September 2026 Quarterly Results
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September 2026 Quarterly Report
21 October 2026
Westgold Resources Limited
ASX: WGX | TSX: WGX
ABN 60 009 260 306
W: westgold.com.au
T: +61 8 9462 3400
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Level 13, 200 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000 / PO Box 7068
Cloisters Square WA 6850
ASX Release
Westgold is a leading, ASX100
Australian gold producer, with a clear
purpose - to unearth enduring value for
all our stakeholders.
Our vision is to become the leading
Australian gold company, sustaining
safe, responsible and profitable
production.
Our operations comprise four mining
hubs, with combined processing
capacity of ~5.7Mtpa across the
Murchison and Southern Goldfields,
two of Western Australia’s most prolific
gold-producing regions.
Financial values are reported in A$ unless
otherwise specified.
This announcement is authorised for
release to the ASX by the Board.
Investor Relations
Kasun Liyanaarachchi
Group Manager IR & Communications
investor.relations@westgold.com.au
+61 458 564 483
Media
Annette Ellis
Manager Communications and Corporate Affairs
media@westgold.com.au
+61 458 200 039
Underlying Treasury Build of $251M
Perth, Western Australia, 21 October 2026: Westgold Resources
Limited (ASX | TSX: WGX - Westgold or the Company) is pleased to
report results for the period ending 30 September 2026 (Q1 FY27).
Q1 FY27 HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY
No Lost Time Injuries recorded, with LTIFR reducing to 1.17 per
million hours worked.
OPERATIONS
Q1 FY27 Gold production of 98.4koz at an All-In Sustaining Cost
(AISC)* of $2,912/oz (Q4 FY26: 98.9koz at $2,802/oz).
Increasing mine production lifted ore stockpiles by 51% to 696kt -
supporting production continuity through planned maintenance
and inclement weather.
Legacy ventilation issues at Beta Hunt resolved with the
installation of an interim primary ventilation system.
Westgold has produced 402koz of gold over the past four
consecutive quarters.
Westgold remains on track to deliver FY27 guidance of 385–425koz
at an AISC of $2,980–$3,380/oz.
CASH GENERATION AND BALANCE SHEET
Strong AISC margin of $3,117/oz underpinned by mine operating
cash flow of $292M and an underlying Treasury build of $251M.
Cash, bullion and liquid investments increased by $101M during
the quarter to $1,040M at 30 September 2026, after $111M
invested in non-sustaining capital, $24M in exploration and
resource definition, and $20M1
returned through share buy-backs.
Westgold remains debt free and fully unhedged.
GROWTH
Group Ore Reserves increased by 41% to 4.1Moz - after depletion
and adjusting for asset sales - including a 1.1Moz maiden Ore
Reserve at Fletcher.
Updated 3-Year Outlook underpins Westgold’s 4-5-6 growth
strategy: 4 operating hubs, a fully funded pathway towards
~500kozpa by FY29 and organic growth opportunities providing a
pathway beyond 600kozpa.
SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
Total Capital Return in FY26 totalled $122M comprising $95M in
dividends (10cps fully franked) and $27M in share buy-backs.
$50M FY27 on-market share buy-back approved, with $22M of
Westgold shares already purchased during Q1 FY27.
Revised Shareholder Capital Returns Policy establishes a
minimum annual return of 3 cents per share, including a minimum
fully franked dividend of 2 cents per share.
* AISC reported exclusive of Ore Purchase Agreement (OPA) costs and OPA production
1
Westgold purchased $22M of its shares during the quarter under its buy-back program,
of which $20M in cash payments were made in the period with the balance being settled
in early October.
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Westgold Managing Director and CEO Wayne Bramwell commented:
“Westgold made a strong start to FY27, producing 98,393oz at an AISC of $2,912/oz.
Mine ore production rose 7%, building ore stockpiles and supporting steady mill output despite planned maintenance
and wet weather in the Murchison and we remain on track to meet FY27 guidance.
The strength of the business is clear in our cash generation. An AISC margin of $3,117/oz delivered $292M of mine
operating cash flow and an underlying Treasury build of $251M.
During the quarter, Group Ore Reserves increased 41% to 4.1Moz. We continued to invest in drilling and growth, while
ending September with $1,040M in Treasury, no debt and no hedging.
Our focus is now on turning this financial strength and growing ore inventories into higher production, lower unit costs
and stronger cash generation. This plan is encapsulated in our 4-5-6 strategy—a fully funded pathway that expands
production towards 500koz by FY29.
Key enablers are the planned Cue and Meekatharra hub expansions which will increase Group processing capacity,
lower costs and lift free cash flow in the Murchison. Beyond the current Outlook, the ongoing expansion of our Beta
Hunt operation will drive growth in our Southern Goldfields business.
Importantly, we are funding this organic growth from operating cash flow while actively returning capital to
shareholders. During the quarter the Company purchased $22M of Westgold shares via our share buy-back programme
and introduced our revised Shareholder Capital Returns Policy.”
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Executive Summary
Cash Position as of 30 September 2026
In Q1 FY27, Westgold closed the quarter with cash, bullion and liquid investments (Treasury) of $1,040M –
representing a treasury increase of $101M.
Underlying Treasury build for Q1 FY27 was $251M - before share buy-backs $20M, growth and exploration spend
(invested $111M on non-sustaining capital and $24M on exploration), and one-off cash inflows (proceeds from asset
sales totalled $5M).
This result was driven by a strong gold price realised of $6,029/oz and a competitive AISC margin of $3,117/oz.
Figure 1: Cash, Bullion, and Liquid Investments Movement (A$M) – Q1 FY27
Notes for Q1 Cash, Bullion and Liquid Investment Movements
▪ Westgold purchased $22M of its shares during the quarter under its buy-back program, of which $20M in cash
payments were made in the period with the balance being settled in early October.
▪ Westgold declared a 10c/share dividend during the quarter for FY26, with $95M paid to shareholders in early Q2.
▪ Proceeds from Asset Sales of $5M received - relating to Sinclair Gold's Tranche 1 contingent consideration
payment.
▪ Total Q1 tax payment was $41M. In addition to normal quarterly instalments for FY27 tax payments, the FY26 tax
payable balance of approximately $180M will be paid in Q2 post finalisation of the tax return.
▪ Closing Q1 FY27 liquid investments exclude the investment in Valiant Gold Limited.
▪ Westgold remains unhedged and fully exposed to the spot gold price.
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Group Highlights – Q1, FY27
In Q1 FY27, Westgold processed 1,461kt (Q4 FY26: 1,468kt) of ore in total at an average grade of 2.3g/t Au (Q4 FY26:
2.3g/t Au), producing 98,393oz of gold (Q4 FY26: 98,854oz). This was a strong result for the Group as all processing
facilities had higher quarter on quarter scheduled downtime.
Despite this and seasonal inclement weather experienced in the Murchison, the resilience built through growing ore
stockpiles ensured the delivery of a strong quarter with non-OPA production up 5%. Westgold has now produced
402koz of gold over the past four consecutive quarters, demonstrating increasing consistency from the Group’s
operating platform.
During the quarter, Westgold mined a total of 1,421kt at 2.2g/t Au (Q4 FY26: 1,334kt at 2.1g/t Au). Total tonnes mined
increased quarter on quarter due to improving mining rates at Great Fingall, Starlight, Murchison open pits and Beta
Hunt. The increased mine production lifted total ore stockpiles by 51% to 696kt (Q4 FY26: 460kt), equivalent to
approximately six weeks of mill feed at installed processing capacity1
. This includes 310kt of mill ROM and crushed
stock positioned directly ahead of the mills, up 69% on the prior quarter.
All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) for Q1, FY27 was $251M (Q4 FY26: $230M), and on a per ounce basis was $2,912/oz (Q4
FY26: $2,802/oz). The increase in AISC/oz was primarily driven by increased waste movement from open pits, planned
annual processing maintenance, annual labour increases, and additional toll milling through Lakewood.
Production and AISC results remain firmly on track to achieve FY27 production guidance of 385-425koz and FY27
cost guidance of $2,980 - 3,380/oz.
During the quarter, Westgold released its updated 2026 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement2
, increasing
Group Ore Reserves by 41% to 4.1Moz after depletion and adjusting for asset sales. The increased scale and quality of
the Company's inventory, including the declaration of a 1.1Moz maiden Ore Reserve at Fletcher and continued growth
across the Murchison, provides greater confidence in future mine plans and production profiles.
This strengthened Reserve and Resource base underpins Westgold's updated 3-Year Outlook, a fully funded pathway to
build a larger, lower-cost production base. Group production is expected to increase from 385–425koz in FY27 to 460–
510koz by FY293
, as investment in mine development increases ore availability and expanded processing capacity
supports higher mill utilisation and lower unit costs.
In the Murchison, the Cue Expansion Plan (CXP)4
and Meekatharra Expansion Plan (MXP)5
are key enablers of this
growth, increasing installed processing capacity from 1.4Mtpa to 1.7Mtpa at Cue and from 1.8Mtpa to 2.9Mtpa at
Meekatharra. These brownfield expansions are designed to convert Westgold's growing ore inventories into higher
production, while increasing operational flexibility and supporting improved unit costs.
Together, these initiatives reinforce Westgold’s 4-5-6 growth strategy: four operating hubs providing the platform for a
fully funded pathway towards ~500kozpa by FY29, with an expanded Beta Hunt mine representing the next phase of
growth beyond the current 3-Year Outlook.
Increasing production and lower unit costs are expected to strengthen Group cash generation as the benefits of the
current investment program are realised. The growth strategy remains fully funded while continuing to support the
Company's Shareholder Capital Returns Policy. Importantly, the Outlook does not include the potential development of
the emerging Fletcher Zone at Beta Hunt, which represents a significant opportunity for the next phase of Group
growth.
1
Based on total Group ore stockpiles at 30 September 2026 and Westgold's installed processing capacity of 5.7Mtpa.
2
Refer to the Company’s ASX announcement titled “2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and Ore Reserves” dated 20 August 2026 for further information
3
Refer to the Company’s ASX announcement titled “FY27 Guidance and Three-Year Outlook”dated 9 September 2026 for further information.
4
Refer to the Company's ASX announcement titled "Cue Hub Expansion to 1.7Mtpa in FY28" dated 5 August 2026
5
Refer to the Company's ASX announcement titled "2.9Mtpa Meekatharra Expansion Plan" dated 25 August 2026
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*Q1 and Q2 FY26 AISC adjusted post Half-Year Financial Report for the period ended 31 December 2025
Figure 2: Westgold Quarterly Production (oz), Achieved Gold Price and AISC ($/oz)
In Q1 FY27, the Company sold 99,900oz of gold for the quarter achieving a price of $6,029/oz, generating $602M in gold
sales revenue. With Westgold hedge free, operations generated $292M of mine operating cash flows and a strong AISC
margin of $3,117/oz.
Total non-sustaining capital expenditure during Q1 FY27 of $111M (Q4 FY26: $142M) includes $64M of planned
investment in growth projects (Bluebird, Great Fingall and Beta Hunt development) and $47M in plant and equipment
(processing facilities, ventilation, power and camp infrastructure across the Group).
Investment in exploration and resource definition was $24M (Q4 FY26: $11M) for the quarter. The variance primarily
reflects increased exploration activity and the timing of approvals and access requirements for planned drilling
programs, with expenditure planned for Q4 FY26 being paid in Q1 FY27.
The net mine cash inflow for Q1 FY27 was $157M (refer Table 1 under Group Performance Metrics).
Gold production (oz)
Achieved gold price ($/oz)
AISC ($M)
AISC ($/oz)
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Group Performance Metrics
Westgold’s quarterly physical and financial outputs for Q1 FY27 are summarised below.
Table 1: Westgold Q1 FY27 Performance
Physical Summary Units Murchison
Southern
Goldfields
Group
ROM - Ore Mined t 969,955 451,397 1,421,352
Grade Mined g/t 2.3 2.0 2.2
Ore Processed1
t 1,048,261 412,927 1,461,188
Head Grade1
g/t 2.3 2.1 2.3
Recovery1
% 91 96 93
Gold Produced1
oz 71,891 26,502 98,393
Gold Sold oz 74,815 25,085 99,900
Achieved Gold Price A$/oz 6,029 6,029 6,029
Cost Summary Units Murchison
Southern
Goldfields
Group
Mining2
A$’M 110 62 172
Processing A$’M 41 22 63
Admin A$’M 11 8 19
Stockpile Movements A$’M (29) (20) (49)
Royalties A$’M 12 10 22
Sustaining Capital A$’M 19 4 23
All-in Sustaining Costs A$’M 164 87 251
All-in Sustaining Costs A$/oz 2,750 3,276 2,912
Notional Cashflow Summary Units Murchison
Southern
Goldfields
Group
Notional Revenue (produced oz) A$’M 433 160 593
All-in Sustaining Costs A$’M (164) (87) (251)
Ore Purchase Agreements1,2
A$’M (50) - (50)
Mine Operating Cashflow A$’M 219 73 292
Growth Capital A$’M (49) (15) (64)
Plant and Equipment A$’M (21) (26) (47)
Exploration Spend A$’M (16) (8) (24)
Net Mine Cashflow A$’M 133 24 157
Net Mine Cashflow A$/oz 1,859 912 1,604
1.
Processing physicals include 168kt of New Murchison OPA ore processed at 2.3g/t for 12,193oz in the Murchison. Third party ounces from OPAs are
included in gold production but excluded from A$/oz calculations
2.
Mining costs exclude costs in relation to OPAs
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Table 2: High Grade Stockpiles
Units June 2026 Quarter September 2026 Quarter
Murchison kt 303 485
Mine ROM kt 165 261
Mill ROM kt 118 190
Crushed Stock kt 20 34
Southern Goldfields kt 157 211
Mine ROM kt 112 125
Mill ROM kt 42 63
Crushed Stock kt 3 23
GROUP TOTAL kt 460 696
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Q1 FY27 Group Performance Overview
Safety & Sustainability
Q1 FY27 showed strong improvement across key safety leading indicators, supported by sustained frontline
engagement, critical control verification and leadership field presence. Injury outcomes improved, reflecting ongoing
focus on fatality prevention and critical risk management. Increased reporting and visibility of high-potential events
supports the Group's focus on identifying critical risk exposures before serious harm occurs.
No Lost Time Injuries were recorded during the quarter, with LTIFR reducing to 1.17 and TRIFR at 11.4.
There were no significant environmental non-compliance events.
MURCHISON
The Murchison operations produced 71,891oz of gold in Q1 FY27 (Q4 FY26: 74,096oz), with the slight reduction in
production reflecting lower contributions from third party ore and increased planned maintenance across the
Murchison processing hubs, partially offset by a ~4% increase in gold production from Westgold owned ore sources to
59,698oz (Q4 FY26: 57,591oz).
Importantly, underlying mine performance continued to strengthen, with total ore mined increasing to 970kt at 2.3g/t
Au (Q4 FY26: 880kt at 2.2g/t Au). This increased mine output was not fully converted into production during the quarter,
instead contributing to a build in ore inventories ahead of the processing hubs.
Total Murchison high grade ore stockpiles increased by 60% to 485kt at quarter end (Q4 FY26: 303kt), including 224kt of
mill ROM and crushed stock, providing increased operating resilience and supporting production continuity during
periods of inclement weather and haul-road closures.
Total AISC of $164M (Q4 FY26: $148M) was higher than the prior quarter due to increased tonnes mined and increased
waste stripping activity in the open pits. This resulted in the AISC per ounce of $2,750/oz also being higher than the
prior quarter (Q4 FY26: $2,567/oz).
Total Non-Sustaining Capital Expenditure of $70M, includes Growth Capital ($49M) predominantly related to capital
mine development at the Great Fingall and Bluebird underground mines and Plant and Equipment ($21M) across the
Murchison mainly relating to the camp and power upgrades.
SOUTHERN GOLDFIELDS
The Southern Goldfields produced 26,502oz of gold in Q1 FY27, higher than the prior quarter (Q4 FY26: 24,758oz). The
higher quarter-on-quarter production outcome was primarily driven by increased tonnes processed, reflecting the
scheduled 49kt toll treatment parcel at the Lakewood processing facility in the quarter partially offset by increased
planned shutdowns at the Higginsville processing facility.
Higher mining rates at Beta Hunt, which mined a record 423kt in the quarter, lifted total Southern Goldfields ore
stockpiles by 34% to 211kt (Q4 FY26: 157kt).
The total AISC in the Southern Goldfields increased quarter on quarter (Q1 FY27 AISC: $87M vs Q4 FY26 AISC: $82M).
The higher AISC was a result of toll treating at Lakewood and a planned shutdown in the quarter compared to no major
shutdown in the previous quarter. On a per ounce basis, AISC was lower at $3,276/oz in Q1 FY27 (Q4 FY26: $3,331/oz).
Total Non-Sustaining Capital Expenditure of $41M in Q1 FY27 - includes Growth Capital ($15M) and Plant and
Equipment ($26M) across the Southern Goldfields Operations mainly relating to the primary ventilation, camp
upgrades, tailing storage facilities at Higginsville.
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Table 3: Q1 FY27 Group Mining Physicals
Ore Mined
(‘000 t)
Mined Grade
(g/t)
Contained ounces
(Oz)
Murchison 970 2.3 72,117
Bluebird 220 3.1 22,165
Fender 29 2.5 2,316
Big Bell 335 1.7 18,614
Great Fingall 52 2.6 4,421
Starlight 259 2.7 22,106
Murchison OP 75 1.1 2,495
Southern Goldfields 451 2.0 29,578
Beta Hunt 423 2.0 27,217
Two Boys 28 2.6 2,361
GROUP TOTAL 1,421 2.2 101,695
Table 4: Q1 FY27 Group Processing Physicals
Ore Milled
(‘000 t)
Head Grade
(g/t)
Recovery
(%)
Gold Production
(Oz)
Murchison 1,048 2.3 91 71,891
Bluebird 202 3.3 93 19,946
Ore Purchase 168 2.3 97 12,193
Open Pit & Low Grade 112 1.2 86 3,734
Meekatharra Hub 482 2.5 94 35,873
Big Bell 230 1.8 86 11,597
Fender 32 2.4 85 2,155
Great Fingall 58 2.7 87 4,313
Open Pit & Low Grade 22 1.4 90 893
Cue Hub 342 2.0 86 18,958
Starlight 203 2.7 94 16,535
Open Pit & Low Grade 21 0.8 95 525
Fortnum Hub 224 2.5 94 17,060
Southern Goldfields 413 2.1 96 26,502
Beta Hunt 361 2.1 96 23,400
Two Boys 27 2.6 94 2,134
Lake Cowan 1 1.4 95 26
Open Pit & Low Grade 24 1.3 94 942
GROUP TOTAL 1,461 2.3 93 98,393
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Operations
The Murchison
Figure 3: Westgold’s 3 Murchison Processing Hubs
▪ Fortnum Hub
In Q1 FY27, the Fortnum Hub processed 224kt at 2.5g/t with 94% recovery for 17,060oz (Q4 FY26: 225kt at 2.7g/t
with 95% recovery for 18,135oz) continuing to demonstrate consistent delivery, with these results expected to
continue for the remainder of the financial year.
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▪ Meekatharra Hub
Production from the Meekatharra Hub was marginally lower during Q1, with the hub processing 482kt of ore at
2.5g/t with 94% recovery for 35,873oz (Q4 FY26: 494kt at 2.5g/t with 95% recovery for 37,743oz). This was driven
principally by reduction in third party OPA ounces and increased planned shutdowns in Q1 reducing mill
availability.
Despite this, the hub's annualised processing rate at 1.9Mtpa during the quarter continued to exceed its 1.8Mtpa
base capacity.
During the quarter, the Bluebird underground mine delivered an annualised mining rate of 870ktpa, marginally
lower than the targeted 1Mtpa (see Figure 4). This was primarily due to mining sequence constraints and a focus
on completing higher grade but smaller stopes in the Bluebird mining area. (Q1 FY27: 3.1g/t vs Q4 FY26: 2.4g/t).
Additional mining areas in the larger South Junction mining area have been opened during the quarter and
mining rates are expected to increase towards the targeted >1Mtpa rate during Q2 FY27.
Figure 4: Schematic Long Section of the Bluebird Mine
The Hub also benefitted from a continued contribution from the Ore Purchase Agreement with New Murchison.
During the quarter, approximately 168kt of purchased ore at 2.3g/t was processed through the Meekatharra
plant, contributing 12,193oz (Q4 FY26: 16,656oz) of gold production. The OPA provides additional ore optionality
and mill feed flexibility at no mining risk, enabling Westgold to maximise utilisation of available processing
capacity while generating strong cash margins.
▪ Cue Hub
In Q1, the Cue Hub delivered consistent performance in line with the prior quarter, processing 342kt at 2.0g/t
with 86% recovery for 18,958oz (Q4 FY26: 342kt at 1.9g/t with 85% recovery for 18,218oz).
Big Bell continued to deliver strong production results for the quarter, in line with the prior quarter.
Great Fingall continued its progressive ramp-up during the quarter, delivering 52kt at 2.6g/t for 4,421oz mined.
The mine remains adjacent to old workings at both Golden Crown and the Great Fingall reef, which requires
diligent management of safety risks. As the mining sequence distances itself from these workings and stoping
commences at Golden Crown, mining rates and grades are expected to improve with the mine remaining on
track to achieve commercial production by the end of FY27 at a mining rate ~500ktpa.
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The Southern Goldfields
Figure 5: Westgold’s Southern Goldfields Processing Hub
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▪ Higginsville Hub
Production output at the Higginsville Hub was marginally lower than the prior quarter due to increased planned
maintenance during the quarter. The 1.6Mtpa Higginsville processing plant treated 364kt at 2.1g/t with a 96%
recovery for 23,956oz (Q4 FY26: 407kt at 2.0g/t with 94% recovery for 24,758oz).
The Beta Hunt underground mine continued its improvement trajectory delivering back to back record outputs,
mining 423kt at 2.0g/t for 27,217oz in the quarter (Q4 FY26: 411kt at 2.0g/t for 25,900oz). The increase reflects
continued improvement in production rates across the operation.
In September 2026, legacy ventilation issues at Beta Hunt were resolved with the installation of an interim
primary ventilation system. Together with the infrastructure projects completed over the past two years, the
ventilation solution removes key legacy infrastructure constraints and supports Beta Hunt's targeted 2.0Mtpa
operating profile. Refer to the announcement released 21 October 2026, titled "Beta Hunt infrastructure
investment enables 2Mtpa run rate".
▪ Lakewood Toll Treatment
Toll treatment at Lakewood processed 49kt at 1.6g/t with a 93% recovery for 2,546oz in Q1 FY27 (Q4 FY26: Nil).
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Exploration and Growth
During the quarter, Westgold invested $24M (Q4 FY26: $11M) in Exploration and Resource Definition. At the end of the
quarter, Westgold had 18 underground diamond rigs, 5 surface diamond rigs and 2 surface RC rig (25 drills) operating
across the portfolio.
Figure 6: 25 Exploration Drills in Operation
▪ Murchison
Westgold continued resource definition activities at Paddy’s Flat during the quarter. Work on the northern part of
the Paddy’s Flat trend is approximately 50% complete, while work on the southern third of the trend is expected
to commence next month. This program is focused on testing the potential to recommence open-pit mining
across the package, which could provide a significant new ore source for the Meekatharra Hub.
Work at Bluebird continued at pace, with activities during the quarter focused on large-scale step-out drilling to
define the extent of the mineralised system and inform mine design and infrastructure placement with greater
confidence. Phase one of this work is expected to be completed in the current quarter, allowing the surface
diamond drill rigs to then transition to complementing the current fleet of three underground rigs by providing
infill data for the South Junction and Polar Star orebodies.
At Cue, a major drill-out targeting deposits along the Big Bell trend continued during the quarter. Up to four
surface rigs conducted both reverse-circulation and diamond drilling to define a potential open-pit ore source
outside the detailed mine plan covered by the recent three-year outlook. This potential ore source is intended to
provide future optionality, with economic evaluations considering both the nearby Tuckabianna processing plant
and the potential to provide feed to underpin the MXP mill expansion.
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The Company also continued resource definition activities in support of the Murchison Open Pit Program during
the quarter. Drilling in the Cue region was completed, while drilling in the Meekatharra region is nearing
completion. During Q2 FY27, the program will transition to Fortnum to commence the final drill-out of the
deposits that form the Fortnum component of the Murchison Open Pit Program.
▪ Southern Goldfields
In the Southern Goldfields, resource definition activity remained at a high level, with seven drill rigs operating
underground at Beta Hunt. Work during the quarter focused on providing execution-level definition around the
active A Zone and Western Flanks areas, while maintaining momentum on definition within the Fletcher
resource to support ongoing mining studies.
Greenfield exploration activities continued during the quarter with drill programs completed at Beta Hunt (McKay
& Gamma), Higginsville (Rainer) (see Figure 7) and Meekatharra (Aladdin North). The planned high priority aircore
drilling program at the Speedway and Sleuth lake targets at Higginsville were delayed by significant rainfall filling
Lake Cowan.
These programs will commence as soon as practical. Speedway is targeting a structural setting analogous to the
nearby 6Moz+ Invincible discovery, while Sleuth represents a 13km-long mineralised corridor along the southern
extension of the Zuleika Shear Zone, both offering significant greenfields discovery potential beneath Lake
Cowan cover.
In addition to drilling activities, extensive targeting work was completed across the large tenement portfolio
along with a number of heritage surveys in preparation for upcoming drill programs scheduled for Q2.
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Figure 7: Greenfield Exploration Targets in the Southern Goldfields
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Growth Projects
▪ Cue Expansion Plan (CXP)
In August 2026, Westgold announced the CXP, a capital-efficient brownfield expansion of the Cue processing
hub from 1.4Mtpa to 1.7Mtpa. The project is designed to support increasing ore supply from Big Bell, Great
Fingall and the broader Murchison Open Pit Program, increasing processing capacity, mill utilisation and
operational flexibility across the Murchison.
Engineering, procurement planning and execution sequencing are progressing, with commissioning targeted in
FY27 and expanded capacity available from FY28.
▪ Meekatharra Expansion Plan (MXP)
In August 2026, Westgold announced the MXP, a brownfield expansion of the Meekatharra processing hub from
1.8Mtpa to 2.9Mtpa. The project is designed to support increasing ore supply from the Bluebird underground
mine, the Murchison Open Pit Program and regional ore sources, providing a capital-efficient pathway to
increase processing capacity, improve mill utilisation and support future production growth at Meekatharra.
Feasibility studies and front-end engineering activities are progressing, with commissioning targeted in FY28.
▪ Southern Goldfields Growth Pathway
Following the declaration of a 1.1Moz maiden Ore Reserve and updated 3.0Moz Mineral Resource at Fletcher,
Westgold commenced a number of DFS level studies to determine the optimal long-term growth pathway for the
Southern Goldfields.
These studies include assessment of a larger ~4Mtpa processing solution, evaluation of potential processing
locations, and a dedicated haulage study to identify the preferred mine-to-surface ore transport solution for the
broader Beta Hunt mining complex inclusive of the Fletcher mining area.
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Corporate
At the end of Q1 FY27, Westgold’s total cash, bullion and investments increased by $101M to a total of $1,040M.
Cash, Bullion and Investments
Description
June 2026
Quarter ($M)
September 2026
Quarter ($M)
Variance
($M)
Variance
(%)
Cash 667 730 63 9
Bullion 112 98 (14) (13)
Liquid Investments1
160 212 52 33
Cash, Bullion and Investments 939 1,040 101 11
Investments
# shares held at
30 September
2026
Share price at 30
September 2026
(A$)
Investment Value
at 30 September
2026 ($M)
New Murchison Gold Limited (ASX: NMG) 1,689,427,459 0.070 118
Sinclair Gold Ltd (ASX: SGC) 32,015,800 1.180 38
Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8) 16,065,950 0.730 12
Kali Metals Limited (ASX: KM1) 31,863,345 0.092 3
Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) 392,255,241 0.093 36
Corazon Mining Ltd (ASX:CZN) 47,600,000 0.110 5
Total Liquid Investments 212
Valiant Gold Limited (ASX: VAL)
Escrow ends 27 March 2028
240,000,100 0.265 64
Total Investments 276
1. Liquid investments exclude holdings in Valiant Gold (VAL) under escrow until 27 March 2028.
Shareholder Capital Returns
In August 2026, Westgold declared a fully franked FY26 annual dividend of 10 cents per share, representing
approximately $95M returned to shareholders. This dividend was paid to eligible shareholders early in Q2 FY27.
Together with approximately $27M returned through on-market share buy-backs during FY26, Westgold returned
approximately $122M to shareholders in relation to FY26 – approximately six times the Company's minimum annual
dividend commitment.
Also in August 2026, Westgold introduced a revised Shareholder Capital Returns Policy designed to provide a
transparent framework for the return of capital to shareholders while maintaining the financial flexibility required to
fund the Company's organic growth strategy. Under the po
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