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WESTGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED
ACN 009 260 306
APPENDIX 4E
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Contents
Corporate Directory ................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix 4E – Results for Announcement to the ASX............................................................... 2
Letter from the Chair .................................................................................................................. 3
Directors’ Report ........................................................................................................................ 4
Letter from Remuneration and Nomination Committee Chair .............................................. 14
Remuneration Report (Audited) ............................................................................................... 16
Auditor’s Independence Declaration ...................................................................................... 31
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year
ended 30 June 2025 .................................................................................................................. 32
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2025 ......................................... 33
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2025 ............................ 34
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2025................... 35
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 .............. 36
Consolidated Entity Disclosure Statement for the year ended 30 June 2025 ........................ 77
Directors’ Declaration ............................................................................................................. 78
Independent Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................. 79
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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Corporate Directory
Directors
Hon. Cheryl L Edwardes AO (Non-Executive Chair)
Wayne C Bramwell (Managing Director)
Fiona J Van Maanen (Non-Executive Director)
Gary R Davison (Non-Executive Director)
Julius L Matthys (Non-Executive Director)
David N Kelly (Non-Executive Director)
Shirley E In’t Veld (Non-Executive Director)
Ivan J Mullany (Non-Executive Director)
Company Secretary
Susan Park
Senior Executives
Su Hau (Tommy) Heng (Chief Financial Officer)
Aaron Rankine (Chief Operating Officer)
Registered Office
Level 6, 200 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
P: +61 8 9462 3400
E: reception@westgold.com.au
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Postal Address
PO Box 7068
Cloisters Square WA 6850
Securities Exchange
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange
ASX Code: WGX
TSX Code: WGX
Share Registry
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Domicile and Country of Incorporation
Australia
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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Appendix 4E – Results for Announcement to the ASX
Consolidated
30 June 2025
$’000
30 June 2024
$’000
1,360,299
716,473
643,826
90
34,753
95,232
(60,479)
(64%)
2.09
1.46
0.63
43%
Revenue from ordinary activities:
Profit/(loss) after tax:
Net tangible assets per share :
1
1.
Movement
$’000
Movement
%
Net tangible assets includes right-of-use assets.
DIVIDEND INFORMATION
Westgold’s key financial objective is to deliver superior shareholder value. One mechanism is via capital returns to
shareholders in the form of dividends and this is a key part of Westgold’s capital management program.
Subsequent to the year ended 30 June 2025, the Board has resolved to pay a final unfranked dividend of 3 cents per share.
The Board is pleased with Westgold’s financial position and in-line with the current dividend policy, the final unfranked
dividend to be paid on 10 October 2025 is approximately $28.3 million.
Westgold Resources Limited shares will trade excluding entitlement to the dividend on 11 September 2025, with the record
date being 12 September 2025. The total amount of this dividend has not been provided for in the 30 June 2025 Financial
Statements.
COMMENTARY ON RESULTS FOR THE YEAR
An explanation of the results is included in the 2025 Annual Report.
Review of results
Operating and Financial Review
Page 7
Review of operations
Review of Operations
Page 9
A statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income
Page 32
A statement of financial position
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Page 33
A statement of cash flows
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Page 34
A statement of retained earnings
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Page 35
Earnings per share
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income
Page 56
Changes in controlled entities
Corporate Structure
Page 7
AUDIT
This report is based on financial statements that have been audited.
This Appendix 4E is to be read in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Financial Report and Directors’ Report.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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Letter from the Chair
Dear Shareholders
FY25 has been a truly transformational year for Westgold.
Beginning the period as a junior gold producer, we stepped up to the ranks of the ASX200, with a dual listing on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX) following the merger with Karora Resources in August 2024.
It was a defining transaction. Today, Westgold is one of the country’s leading gold companies with an extensive portfolio
of mining and processing operations - and a substantive, 3,200km2 landholding across two of Western Australia’s most
prolific goldfields, the Murchison and the Southern Goldfields.
In FY25 Westgold delivered record production of 326,384 ounces of gold from this expanded portfolio, closing the year with
its strongest balance sheet yet - with $364 million in cash, bullion and liquid investments to fund future growth and value
creation.
The sector too has had a momentous year, with the Australian gold price increasing by more than 40%. Importantly,
Westgold remains unhedged – affording its shareholders full access to the prevailing record-high gold price. We are
mindful that what goes up must come down, and our team is determined to drive cost out of our business and focus on
operating efficient, higher margin operations that remain profitable at every stage of the price cycle, not just when prices
are high.
Successful business transformation is not accidental - it is lead. I would like to congratulate our leadership and wider team
for their enormous effort to combine two sets of operations with their respective cultures, systems and processes – into
one integrated high-performing team and business, while delivering record results.
In the Southern Goldfields, we invested substantial capital at Beta Hunt to de-constrain and upgrade essential
infrastructure to position the operation to deliver > 2Mtpa of mine outputs in the year ahead.
In the Murchison, we continue to drill and expand the exciting Bluebird-South Junction mine at Meekatharra. This is rapidly
becoming the key value driver in our Northern business and shows the value that intensive drilling can create. In June 2025,
we appointed a large internationally recognised mining contractor to operate our iconic Great Fingall mine. Great Fingall
is a high grade and comparatively simple operation and lends itself to an outsourced model, allowing Westgold to redeploy
our team and capital equipment to our larger operations, where they can create greater return on our investment.
Throughout the year, we demonstrated our commitment to building a long term, sustainable business - investing $43M in
exploration and resource development programs across the portfolio. The flow of strong drill results from our largest and
emerging mines continued during FY25 – demonstrating the latent value within our existing Mineral Resource base.
Notably, the 2.3Moz maiden mineral resource estimate from the first stage of drilling at the Fletcher Zone at Beta Hunt
underpins Westgold’s belief in the value of this asset, and the prime rationale for the merger.
Most importantly, our commitment to safety resulted in a 17% year-on-year reduction in TRIFR to 5.67 per million hours
worked, with no material environmental incidents. This is a proud achievement and testament to our leadership and team
consistently deciding to “choose safety” every day. That said – we must and will continue our focus on ensuring a physically
and psychologically safe workplace for all of our people, while doing all we can to minimise our environmental impact.
Looking forward to the year ahead, our team is focused on setting up Westgold’s now expanded asset base for sustainable
and consistent high margin production delivered from, bigger, more efficient mining operations that leverage existing
processing infrastructure. In FY26 we will continue to invest in exploration to extend mine lives across the portfolio, and
test our best emerging exploration targets to unlock their inherent value.
I would like to thank our Managing Director and CEO, Wayne Bramwell and his excellent leadership team, our employees,
contractors and business partners, and not least – our valued shareholders for your continued support and faith in the
future of Westgold.
Hon. Cheryl Edwardes AO
Non-Executive Chair
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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Directors’ Report
The Directors submit their report together with the financial report of Westgold Resources Limited (Westgold or the
Company) and of the Consolidated Entity, being the Company and its controlled entities (the Group), for the year ended
30 June 2025.
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as
follows. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated.
Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities
Hon. Cheryl L Edwardes AO - Non-Executive Chair (Appointed 28 March 2022)
Ms Edwardes is a highly credentialed and experienced company director and Chair. A solicitor by profession and former
Attorney-General for Western Australia, Minister for Environment and Minister for Labour Relations. Ms Edwardes has
extensive experience and knowledge of Western Australia’s legal and regulatory framework relating to mining projects,
environmental, native title, heritage and land access.
During the past three years, she has also served as a director of the following public listed entities:
•
Vimy Resources Limited (appointed 26 May 2014; resigned 4 August 2022);
•
Red Hawk Mining Limited (appointed 17 June 2019; resigned 5 March 2025);
•
Nuheara Limited (appointed 2 January 2020; resigned 15 April 2025); and
•
Kalium Lakes Limited (appointed 25 November 2022; resigned 3 August 2023).
Wayne C Bramwell - Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Appointed Non-Executive Director 3 February 2020)
Mr Bramwell (BSc Extractive Metallurgy, Grad Dip Business, MSc (Min Econ)) is a metallurgist and mineral economist,
experienced director and mining executive with extensive project and corporate development, executive management and
governance expertise in precious and base metal companies spanning nearly three decades. He holds a Bachelor of
Science in Extractive Metallurgy, a Graduate Diploma in Business, a Master of Science in Mineral Economics and is a
graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
During the past three years, he has served as a director of the following public listed companies:
•
Vimy Resources Limited (appointed 18 October 2021; resigned 4 August 2022),
•
Deep Yellow Limited (appointed 4 August 2022; resigned 31 January 2023); and
•
OD6 Metals Limited (appointed 8 August 2024; resigned 31 January 2025).
Fiona J Van Maanen - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 6 October 2016)
Mrs Van Maanen is a CPA, holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma in Company Secretarial
Practice. Mrs Van Maanen has significant experience in corporate governance, financial management and accounting in
the mining and resources industry. Mrs Van Maanen is the Chair of Westgold’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee
and serves on the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
During the past three years, she has served as a director of the following public listed companies
•
Pantoro Limited (appointed 4 August 2020)
•
Wildcat Resources Limited (appointed 1 June 2024); and
•
Hot Chili Limited (appointed 17 March 2025).
Gary R Davison - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 1 June 2021)
Mr Davison (FAusIMM (CP)), is a highly regarded mining engineer with over 45 years of worldwide mining experience. Gary
holds a Diploma in Engineering (Mining) and a Masters in Mineral and Energy Economics. He is also the Managing Director
of Australia’s premier mining consultancy Mining One Pty Ltd. Mr Davison serves on Westgold’s Audit, Risk and
Compliance Committee and Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Mr Davison has not held any public company directorships in the past three years.
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Julius L Matthys - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 28 March 2022)
Mr Matthys has substantial corporate experience having spent more than 36 years in the resources sector. He has held
senior executive roles in large corporate entities including President of Worsley Alumina JV, Marketing Director at BHP Iron
Ore, Alumina and Aluminium. Mr Matthys was previously Chair of gold producer Doray Minerals Limited, managing its
merger with Silver Lake Resources and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Quintis Ltd. Mr Mathys serves on
Westgold’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Mr Matthys has not held any public company directorships in the past three years.
David N Kelly - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 5 November 2022)
Mr Kelly is a geologist with 35 years’ experience in exploration, operations management, mine planning, project evaluation,
business development and project finance. Most recently he was employed by Resolute Mining Limited as Executive
General Manager – Strategy and Planning, following 2 years as Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to joining Resolute, Mr Kelly was a Director of Optimum Capital, an independent advisory house servicing junior and
mid-tier miners. Consolidated Minerals Limited, WMC Resources Limited, Central Norseman Gold Corporation, NM
Rothschild and Sons and Investec Australia and has held several non-executive directorships in mining and exploration
companies, including Predictive Discovery, Renaissance Minerals and Turaco Gold. Mr Kelly serves on Westgold’s Audit,
Risk and Compliance Committee and Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
On 1 January 2024, Mr. Kelly was appointed a non-executive director of Lefroy Exploration Limited (ASX:LEF). On 1 June
2024, Mr. Kelly was appointed non-executive chairman of Lefroy Exploration Limited (ASX: LEF).
Leigh Junk - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 1 August 2024, resigned 28 November 2024)
Mr. Junk has more than 30 years of mining industry experience including in executive management and operational roles.
Most recently Mr. Junk was Managing Director, Australia for Karora Resources and prior to that, Mr. Junk was Managing
Director of Dacian Gold prior to its takeover by Genesis Minerals in 2022. Mr. Junk also served as Managing Director of
Doray Minerals until its merger with Silver Lake Resources in 2019.
Mr. Junk was a co-founder of Donegal Resources, a private company that successfully acquired and recommissioned
several Nickel operations in the Kambalda, Western Australia area, until it was sold to Canadian miner Brilliant Mining
Corp in 2006.
Mr. Junk has been a Director of several public companies in the mining and financial sectors in both Australia and Canada.
Other than as stated above, Mr. Junk has not served as a Director of any other public listed companies in the three years
immediately before the financial year ended 30 June 2025.
Shirley In't Veld - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 1 August 2024)
Ms. In't Veld has over 30 years of career experience in mining, renewables and energy sectors and is currently a Director of
Develop Global Ltd. Ms. In't Veld was formerly Deputy Chair of CSIRO (Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research
Organisation) and a Director of NBN Co. Limited (National Broadband Network Co.), Northern Star Resources Limited,
Perth Airport, DUET Group, Asciano Limited and Alcoa of Australia Limited. Mrs In’t Veld is the Chair of Westgold’s Audit,
Risk and Compliance Committee and serves on the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Ms. In't Veld was also the Managing Director of Verve Energy (2007 - 2012) and, previously, served in senior roles at Alcoa
of Australia Limited, WMC Resources Ltd., Bond Corporation and BankWest Perth.
During the past three years, she has also served as a director of the following public listed companies:
•
APA Group Limited (appointed 19 March 2018, resigned 28 March 2024);
•
NBN Co. Limited (National Broadband Network Co.) (appointed 2 December 2015; resigned 1 December 2021);
•
Alumina Limited (appointed 3 August 2020; resigned 31 July 2024);
•
Develop Global Limited (appointed 26 July 2021); and
•
Karora Resources Inc. (appointed 6 December 2021; resigned 31 July 2024).
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Ivan Mullany - Non-Executive Director (Appointed 29 May 2025)
Mr Ivan Mullany was appointed to Westgold’s Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, bringing with him an
extensive international career in consultancy and management within the mining sector. Having held key leadership
positions in various global mining companies, Mr Mullany has a proven track record of driving operational efficiency and
strategic growth initiatives. His addition to the Board of Directors is expected to enhance Westgold’s ability to optimize
operations and deliver lasting value to shareholders as the Company pursues significant growth opportunities and
operational savings. Mr Mullany serves on Westgold’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
During the past three years, he has served as a director for NexGen Energy Ltd (appointed 31 January 2023).
COMPANY SECRETARY
Susan Park (Appointed 5 April 2022)
Ms Park is a governance professional with over 25 years’ experience in the corporate finance industry and extensive
experience in Company Secretary and Non-Executive Director roles in ASX, AIM and TSX listed companies. Ms Park holds
a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, is a Member of the Australian Institute of Chartered
Accountants, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. She is currently Company Secretary of several
ASX listed companies.
INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS OF THE COMPANY
As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the shares and rights of the Company were:
Director
Fully Paid Ordinary Shares
Performance Rights
Hon. CL Edwardes AO
18,013
-
WC Bramwell
FJ Van Maanen
GR Davison
161,218
435,521
-
3,146,257
-
JL Matthys
DN Kelly
112,658
20,000
-
LS Junk
SE In’t Veld
IJ Mullany
324,177
-
-
1,071,587
3,146,257
Total
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities during the year of the Group were the exploration, development and operation of gold mines,
primarily in Western Australia.
EMPLOYEES
The Group had 1,572 employees at 30 June 2025 (2024: 1,071), with the increase being as a result of the merger with Karora
Resources.
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Westgold is a leading, unhedged ASX200 gold producer with a large and strategic landholding across two of Western
Australia’s most prolific gold regions—the Murchison and the Southern Goldfields. Since listing on the ASX in December
2016, the Company has gained a TSX listing, consolidated over 3,200 km² of land holdings and now operates multiple
underground mines and four processing hubs across these regions.
FY25 was a transformational year for Westgold. Following the merger with Karora Resources, the Company expanded its
operational footprint to include the Southern Goldfields, integrating Beta Hunt and Higginsville into its portfolio. Westgold
produced a record 326,384 ounces of gold across its operations at an All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of A$2,666/oz. The
Company closed the year with $364 million in cash, bullion and liquid investments, reflecting a $132 million increase in
the final quarter of the year and demonstrating its growing free cash flow capability.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
As part of the Karora Resources acquisition (refer to note 35) the following subsidiaries became part of the Westgold
Group:
Name of Subsidiary
Beneficial Ownership
Karora Resources Inc.
100%
Karora (Beta Hunt) Pty Ltd.
100%
Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd.
100%
Karora (Lakewood) Pty Ltd.
100%
Avoca Resources Pty Ltd.
100%
Corona Minerals Pty Ltd.
100%
Hill 51 Pty Ltd.
100%
Karora Australia Pty Ltd.
100%
Karora Resources Pty Ltd.
100%
Polar Metals Pty Ltd.
100%
Red Hill Gold USA Corp.
100%
VMS Ventures Inc. (Dissolved 20 December 2024)
100%
25657171 Ontario Inc. (Dissolved 19 December 2024)
100%
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
OPERATING RESULTS
The Group’s full year gold production was 326,384 ounces (FY24: 227,237 ounces). Overall, the results reflect a year in
which Westgold integrated two regions post transaction, enabling it to benefit from its new found scale of production and
cash flow generation.
These actions over the year are reflected in the following key measures:
•
Consolidated revenue increased by 90% to $1,360 million (2024: $716 million);
•
Consolidated total cost of sales increased by 101% to $1,126 million (2024: $559 million);
•
Adjusted EBIT1 decreased by 28% to $172 million (2024: $134 million);
•
Adjusted EBITDA1 increased by 83% to $498 million (2024: $271 million);
•
Profit before income tax decreased by 18% to $112 million (2024: $137 million); and
•
Profit after income tax decreased by 63% to $35 million (2024: $95 million).
•
As at 30 June 2025, the Group had $95.5 million worth of Bullion on hand (19,040oz at a spot price of $5,019/oz)
which was realised post year end.
1.Adjusted EBIT and EBITDA, removes the impact of the Lakewood Disposal, Stamp duty and Acquisition costs.
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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows reflects a closing cash and cash equivalents of $240 million (2024: $236
million).
Presentation currency
The Group’s presentation currency is Australian (AUD) dollars. Consequently, unless otherwise stated, all references to
dollars are to AUD dollars.
Rounding
The amounts contained in this Directors report have been rounded to the nearest million (unless rounding is not
applicable) where noted ($ million) under the option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in
Financial/ Director’s Reports) Instrument 2016/191. The Company is an entity to which this legislative instrument applies.
Operating Activities
Group cash flow generated by operating activities increased on that of the previous year with a total inflow of $357 million
(2024: $352 million), without realising the $95.5 million worth of Bullion on hand at year end (19,040oz at a spot price of
$5,019/oz).
Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities across the Group increased on that of the previous year with a total outflow of $352
million (2024: $266 million).
Cash flow applied to investing activities in the current year relate to the acquisition of Karora Resources, key growth capital
at the Murchison and Southern Goldfields. Other capital investment was sustaining capital in all of the operating
underground mines to maintain developed tonnes and production output at similar levels. The outflow was partially offset
by the proceeds received relating to the sale of the Lakewood Mill.
Total capital investment in mine properties and development, exploration and evaluation expenditure and property, plant
and equipment during the current year was $293 million (2024: $272 million), broken into key operations as follows:
•
Murchison $237 million (2024: $272 million);
•
Southern Goldfields $56 million; and
Capital commitments of $28 million (2024: $33 million) existed at the reporting date, principally relating to the purchase
of plant and equipment.
Exploration activities continued at all operations during the year with $43 million (2024: $25 million) expended.
Financing Activities
Net cash flows from financing activities amounted to an outflow of $50 million for normal financing activities and inflow of
$50 million from syndicated facility (2024: outflow of $26 million).
•
The Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings increased to $147 million (2024: $55 million) for additions to
the mobile mining fleet with the expanded growth activities.
•
The Group executed a Syndicated Facility Agreement (SFA) with ING Bank and Société Generale to increase the
existing $100 million SFA to $300 million through the addition of a new $200 million facility with a three-year term,
which the Group is able to utilise for general corporate purposes. During the year, the SFA was drawn down $50
million and remaining undrawn facilities is $250 million.
SHARE ISSUES DURING THE YEAR
During the year a total of 469,486,960 shares have been issued as part of the acquisition of Karora Resources. Refer to
note 35.
DIVIDENDS
Subsequent to year end, the Company declared an unfranked dividend of 3 cents per share. The total amount of this
dividend has not been provided for in the 30 June 2025 Financial Statements.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
In FY25, Westgold delivered 326,384 ounces of gold from its Murchison and Southern Goldfields operations, while
continuing to define, explore and develop the next suite of mineral assets across its extensive landholding.
Murchison Operations
The Murchison Operations comprise the Tuckabianna, Bluebird and Fortnum processing hubs.
Key events and highlights in the Murchison for FY25 include:
•
Q4 FY25 demonstrated the ability to ramp up throughput from the Bluebird-South Junction underground mine as
access to the South-Junction stopes was developed. A decision to mine Bluebird-South Junction by longitudinal
open stoping in April 2025 now positions the mine to deliver steady-state run rates of 1 – 1.2Mtpa by the end of
FY26.
•
Mining began in the lower-grade Fingall Flats area of the Great Fingall mine, with development progressing toward
high-grade virgin stopes. First stoping in these higher grade zones is expected in Q1 FY26, marking the restart of an
iconic and long-life, high-grade asset.
•
At Big Bell, the Upper Cave delivered increasing tonnages, representing ~60% of mine output in Q4 FY25. This
allowed Westgold to continue to review the optimum solution and defer the capital-intensive Big Bell Deeps
development while maintaining production from the existing cave and infrastructure.
•
Our Starlight underground mine continued to outperform, with access to high-grade Galaxy lodes and improved
fleet productivity seeing mine outputs lift.
In FY25, Westgold’s Murchison business delivered 197,068 ounces of gold at a C1 Cash Cost of $2,203/oz and an AISC of
$2,609/oz. Revenue from the Murchison Operations increased to $818 million (2024: $716 million), with segment profit
rising to $206 million (2024: $156 million).
Southern Goldfields
The Southern Goldfields was acquired by Westgold on 1 August 2024 through the completion of the merger with Karora, so
reported production and costs represent only 11 months of ownership under Westgold. Operations are centred on the
Beta Hunt and Two Boys underground mines, supported by the Higginsville and Lakewood processing hubs. During the
period, on 31 March 2025 the Lakewood hub (at Kalgoorlie) was sold to the Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8).
Key events and highlights in the Southern Goldfields for FY25 include:
•
Significant investment made in mine infrastructure at the Beta Hunt underground mine, including upgrades to
water supply, ventilation, and power. These improvements support a ramp-up toward a 2Mtpa mining rate and
enhanced productivity in FY26.
•
The declaration of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.3Moz at the Fletcher Zone within Beta Hunt. This
validates the long-term growth potential of the asset and positions it as a third major mining front within this
extensive mineralised system.
•
A scoping study was completed to expand the Higginsville processing plant from 1.6Mtpa to 2.6Mtpa, with potential
for further growth to 4Mtpa. This initiative warrants further study (currently underway) and supports future
throughput increases and cost optimisation.
In FY25, Westgold’s Southern Goldfields business delivered 129,316 ounces at a C1 Cash Cost of $2,368 per ounce and
an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,752 per ounce.
The increase in the gold output and gold price, resulted in an overall increase in revenue to $542 million.
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Westgold Operating Performance by Operation
Year Ended 30 June 2025
Physical Summary
UG Ore Mined
UG Grade Mined
Ore Processed
Head Grade
Recovery
Gold Produced
Gold Sold
Achieved Gold Price
Cost Summary
Mining
Processing
Admin
Stockpile Adjustments
C1 Cash Cost (produced)1
C1 Cash Cost (produced)1
Royalties
Corporate Costs
Sustaining Capital
All-in Sustaining Costs2
All-in Sustaining Costs2
Murchison
Group
Units
t
g/t
t
g/t
%
oz
oz
$/oz
2,664,567
2.3
3,320,090
2.0
90
197,068
186,779
4,387
1,723,148
2.4
2,016,253
2.2
92
129,316
122,200
4,387
4,387,715
2.4
5,336,343
2.1
91
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