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West Wits Mining Q1 2027 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 TU earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Qala Shallows advanced toward primary production, with underground development accelerating, surface infrastructure 61% complete and funding secured through steady-state production.
Stoping is scheduled to start in February 2027, commercial production is targeted for Q4 2027, and steady-state production of 70,000oz p.a. is targeted for Q1 2029.
Financial highlights
Recovered gold was 112oz in the September quarter, versus 227oz in the June quarter, reflecting the development phase and current mine schedule.
Cash and cash equivalents were A$17.1M at 30 September, down from A$32.145M at 30 June; cash rose to ~A$36M on 7 October after the second debt drawdown.
Q1 net operating cash use was A$1.963M; investing cash use was A$11.763M and financing cash use was A$1.484M.
Quarter expenditure included ~A$10.5M for Qala Shallows infrastructure, mine development, operations and maintenance, plus ~A$1.2M for two permanent diesel generators.
Surface infrastructure was reported below budget, with overall project progress described as better than budget.
Outlook and guidance
Recovered gold production forecast: 10,000–15,000oz in 2027, 42,500oz in 2028 and 70,000oz in 2029; stoping is scheduled from February 2027.
Commercial production is targeted for Q4 2027; critical surface infrastructure completion is targeted for Q3 2027 and grid power is planned for early 2027.
Monthly underground development is currently supported at 200–250m by available faces, with a target to build toward 600m as more levels and east-west drives open.
Development rates are expected to accelerate through 2027; steady-state capacity is ~840,000t of ore p.a.
At current gold prices, annual margin is projected at A$200M at steady state, conditional on gold prices and project delivery.
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Latest events from West Wits Mining
- Qala Shallows targets first stoping in February 2027 and 70,000 oz/year in Q1 2029.WWI
Investor update - Gold production ramping to 70,000 oz/year with strong margins and major growth potential.WWIInvestor presentation
- First gold poured, resource base expanded, and full project financing secured for ramp-up.WWIH2 2026
- Major operational breakthrough, full project funding secured, and gold production ramping up.WWIQ4 2026 TU
- Fully funded gold project with 7.24Moz resource, robust economics, and major expansion plans.WWIInvestor presentation
- First gold pour achieved, ramp-up underway, and funding secured for steady-state production.WWIQ3 2026 TU
- Fully funded, ramping up Qala Shallows for first gold in March 2026, with expanded WBP ownership.WWIH1 2026
- Qala Shallows is production-ready with financing in progress, but going concern risks remain.WWIH2 2024
- Secured major funding, advanced Qala Shallows, and posted a $3.68m FY25 loss with strong cash reserves.WWIH2 2025
Next West Wits Mining earnings date
AGM 202611 Nov, 2026
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Next West Wits Mining earnings date
AGM 202611 Nov, 2026
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West Wits Mining Limited is a mining and exploration company focused on gold and battery minerals. The company has projects in South Africa and Australia, with its primary asset being the Witwatersrand Basin Project in South Africa, which aims to develop gold resources. In Australia, West Wits Mining explores for lithium and other critical minerals to support the battery supply chain. The company is headquartered in Perth, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.