29Metals (29M) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
15 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Well-positioned to benefit from global copper supply constraints and rising demand, with over 2 million tons of contained copper resources across two long-life Australian assets.
Golden Grove produced 4.8kt copper and 3.1kt zinc in the June 2026 quarter, with ore milled predominantly copper due to temporary suspension at Xantho Extended.
Gossan Valley and Oizon developments are progressing, with first ore expected by end of 2026.
Capricorn Copper remains suspended, with restart contingent on regulatory approval for TSF 3 and funding alignment; water issues have been resolved.
Group liquidity at 30 June 2026 was $202 million, with $188 million in cash and $115 million drawn debt.
Financial highlights
Gross revenue for the June quarter was $164.4 million, nearly flat compared to the prior quarter.
Golden Grove site costs were $96 million, with C1 unit costs at US$4.64/lb and AISC at US$6.05/lb, reflecting higher capitalized development and inflationary pressures.
Group unaudited net cash at 30 June 2026 was $22 million, down from $48 million at 31 March 2026.
Golden Grove contributed $164.4 million in revenue, with copper at $105.7 million, zinc at $14.2 million, gold at $27.9 million, and silver at $16.6 million.
Outlook and guidance
Golden Grove expects reduced capital expenditures and increased production from high-grade ore sources starting in 2027.
Gossan Valley and Oizon development to provide new high-grade ore sources from end 2026.
Capricorn Copper aims to reestablish up to 30,000 tons of copper production per annum, with restart contingent on TSF 3 approval and funding.
Group copper equivalent production target is 80,000 tons per annum, with optionality for further expansion.
Both assets are tracking toward full-year guidance ranges for all metals.
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