Genesis to acquire Laverton Gold Project in WA for $162m
This move is poised to bolster Genesis Minerals' production capabilities and cash flow, while unlocking significant synergies by combining deposits with regional processing infrastructure.
The acquisition also includes 455km2 of gold-prospective land, offering considerable exploration potential both in-mine and regionally.
The transaction, with no conditions precedent, is expected to be completed by early June 2025.
Funding for the acquisition will come from Genesis' existing cash reserves and an upsized corporate revolver facility, which has increased from $120m to $225m.
This leaves Genesis with approximately A$350m in available funding post-completion, ensuring continued balance sheet flexibility.
Genesis views this acquisition as a step towards merging the Laverton assets of both Focus and Genesis, which include the recently reactivated three million tonnes per annum (mtpa) Laverton mill.
Located approximately 30km from the Laverton mill, the Laverton Gold Project boasts a mineral resource of 73 million tonnes (mt) at 1.7g/t, amounting to 3.9 million ounces (moz).
The Laverton Gold Project's assets, including site infrastructure like workshops and haul roads, as well as a historical production of about 3.6moz, will now fall under Genesis' ownership.
Genesis managing director Raleigh Finlayson said: 'This is the perfect bolt-on acquisition. It delivers a substantial 4moz resource with immense exploration upside right next to our Laverton mill. It offers supplementary open pit and underground ore to our Laverton mill and in the process gives us flexibility regarding the most efficient pairing of deposits and processing infrastructure between Laverton and Leonora.
'With more ore available at Laverton, our flagship Tower Hill deposit can potentially be processed at Leonora resulting in significantly lower operating costs. With both the Laverton and Leonora mills now 'long ore', studies into staged plant expansions continue apace. These benefits make the transaction entirely consistent with our 'ASPIRE 400' accelerated growth strategy'.
Brightstar Resources initiated gold processing at the Laverton Mill in March, with ore sourced from Brightstar's Second Fortune mine and stockpiles at Lord Byron.
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It allowed the design team to escape their comfort zones and devise solutions—such as the rear doors—that are truly fresh and innovative. The charging port is located just above the Genesis lettering at the rear Francis: Were there any inspirations that influenced the design? If so, what were these and why were they influential? Donckerwolke: The Mint concept was one of the first instances where we showcased our Beauty of White Space interior design philosophy. This is derived from a Korean aesthetic, in which design is pared back and minimalistic, accentuating certain details but leaving space between these elements to bring a sense of calmness to the cabin. European furniture also utilizes the concept of minimalism to great effect, emphasizing clean lines to avoid clutter and focus on the essential. Craftsmanship is another aspect that is visible in both cultures; this is represented in high-quality materials such as the cognac leather and gunmetal balustrade. Francis: What is your favourite element of the design and why? Donckerwolke: My favorite aspects of the design are its atypical three-box typology and the clean, uncluttered, and genuinely luxurious cabin. We achieved this by looking at what modern city dwellers value in their daily lives and home décor and devised an appealing product that is very much aligned with Genesis' values as a brand. For now, we'll have to wait and see if the Mint ever materializes in a production form Francis: What were the key challenges in this project? Donckerwolke: Some of the key challenges were to get internals to appreciate that luxury could be found in small packages. That is not typically the case. When luxury buyers look to a vehicle purchase these are often very large vehicles that have a big footprint. Traditionally this conveys status, which is synonymous with luxury. We had to turn that preconceived notion on its head to develop a car that blends classic proportions with modern, minimalist, and luxurious design but that is compact enough to fit in modern day metropolises. Francis: Are we likely to see any Mint-like concepts or a production Mint from Genesis in the future? Donckerwolke: Stay tuned.
