Minerals 260 (MI6) Investor update summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Investor update summary
21 Sep, 2026Strategic achievements and funding milestones
Raised AUD 250 million at a premium to the 10-day VWAP, demonstrating strong shareholder support.
Secured a total of AUD 420 million investment from Franco-Nevada, making Bullabulling one of their top 10 global investments.
Market capitalization has grown to approximately AUD 2 billion, with shares rising from below AUD 0.20 to around AUD 1 in 12 months.
Funding plan combines equity, royalty, and debt, targeting AUD 905 million total requirement to first production.
SPP targeting AUD 30 million opens next week, with results expected by late October.
Project development and operational progress
Bullabulling resource expanded from 2.3 to 6.2 million ounces in under 18 months, now the largest resource not owned by a producer in Australia.
Construction of village and water bores underway, with early works de-risking the project.
DFS and FID on track for Q1 next year, with first gold production targeted for late 2028.
Processing plant designed for scalability, with infrastructure space reserved for future expansion.
Current on-site workforce is around 80-90 people, focused on construction and exploration.
Exploration, tenure, and growth outlook
Tenure package expanded from 130 to 1,500 km² through multiple acquisitions, enabling unconstrained resource growth.
Discovery cost per ounce is about AUD 12, with current trading value at AUD 300 per ounce, highlighting value creation.
Ongoing drilling between Kraken and Gibraltar, with regional exploration planned on newly acquired tenure.
No immediate plans for further tenure acquisitions; current package considered sufficient for near and regional growth.
Near-mine and regional targets identified for continued resource expansion over the next 6-12 months.
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