St Barbara (SBM) Investor presentation summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Investor presentation summary
26 Oct, 2026Simberi transaction and capital management
Sale of the remaining 40% New Simberi interest to Lingbao for A$453m plus royalties: A$410m cash at completion and A$43m capital reimbursement.
Royalties comprise 2.75% NSR on future New Simberi gold and silver production and 1.5% NSR on future minerals from Tabar Islands exploration licenses; both guaranteed by Lingbao’s listed entity.
Completion targeted for Q3 March FY27, subject to PRC, PNG and shareholder approvals and no material adverse event; Lingbao to fund ongoing New Simberi cash calls from signing to completion.
Unaudited cash was A$416m at 30 September 2026; transaction proceeds and reimbursement imply pro forma cash of A$869m, excluding listed investments.
A$0.05/share fully franked dividend was paid 16 October; a further A$0.13/share dividend at completion and an on-market buyback of up to 100m shares are under consideration.
Nova Scotia development plans
Following the sale, near-term activity centers on Touquoy Restart and development of the 15-Mile Processing Hub.
Touquoy Restart targets 38koz recovered gold over 13 months, with C$11.4m initial capital; permits were amended, FID approved and ore processing is targeted to restart by end-CY26.
Updated 15-Mile PFS outlines 1.44Moz reserves, a 13-year mine life, 1,377koz LOM recovered gold and LOM AISC of US$1,098/oz.
At US$3,000/oz gold, 15-Mile post-tax NPV5 is A$1,705m and IRR 81.6%; at US$4,000/oz, post-tax NPV5 is A$2,721m and IRR 121.4%.
15-Mile initial capital is C$289m; feasibility study completion is targeted for Q3 March FY27, FID for June 2027 and production for FY30.
Exploration and project pipeline
The 15-Mile plan combines four open pits with satellite deposits at Old Mitchell and Old Austen, reuses most of the Touquoy plant and targets production above 100kozpa over 13 years.
Nova Scotia resources increased 24% to 2.5Moz; 46 exploration targets lie within 75km of the proposed hub.
Q1 FY27 exploration programs include surface sampling, geophysical surveys and reprocessing/3D modelling; Old Austen down-plunge and Mill Shaft West are prioritized targets.
The 15-Mile feasibility study and investment decision are planned for FY27, alongside environmental and social assessment work and permitting activities.
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Mining Forum Americas 2026 - Advancing gold projects in PNG and Canada, with strong balance sheet and shareholder returns.SBM
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H1 2026 - Q4 gold output and sales rose, liquidity remained strong, and key projects progressed.SBM
Q4 2025 - Q2 gold output missed targets, but cash remains strong and new equipment aims to boost H2.SBM
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