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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Can AngloGold's Cost Discipline Help It Maintain Edge Over Peers?
AngloGold Ashanti plc AU continues to navigate industry-wide inflationary pressures and manages to deliver resilient cost performance, backed by its Full Asset Potential (FAP) program and increased cost vigilance at the site level. AU reported a 4% year-over-year increase in group total cash costs to $1,223 per ounce in the first quarter of 2025. But digging deeper, the increase reflected a 5% rise in inflation across its operating jurisdictions and a 5% uptick in royalty costs linked to the higher gold prices. Overall, the company saw a 7% increase in market-driven costs. Managed operations saw a 2% year-over-year decline in total cash costs per ounce despite increases in royalties. This was driven by the inclusion of Sukari following the Centamin acquisition in November 2024 and steady performance at Siguiri. These gains were partially offset by operational challenges and a temporary plant stoppage at Iduapriem. Non-managed joint ventures experienced cost pressures, with total cash costs soaring 59% year over year to $1,325 per ounce. This was due to lower gold production, higher royalties and increased open pit volume-related operating costs at Kibali. All-in sustaining costs per ounce (AISC) for the group inched up 1% year over year to $1,640 per ounce in the quarter. At managed operations, AISC per ounce dipped 2% reflecting the positive impact of Sukari's inclusion, while AISC at non-managed joint ventures increased 37% due to weaker operational performance at Kibali. For 2025, AngloGold projects group total cash costs at $1,125-$1,225 per ounce, and AISC between $1,580 and $1,705 per ounce. Both ranges indicate a 2% increase at the midpoint from the year-ago reported levels. The company remains focused on improving its position on the cost curve, leveraging the FAP program to enhance operational efficiency and productivity offsetting inflationary impacts. Its cost management appears effective, with only a 1% rise in average real cash costs over the timeframe between first-quarter 2021 and first-quarter 2025. Its peer group, which includes major gold miners like Barrick Mining Corporation B and Newmont Corporation NEM, has seen a more than 20% spike in average real cash costs. Newmont's gold costs applicable to sales rose 16% year over year to $1,227 per ounce in the first quarter. AISC was $1,651 per ounce, reflecting a roughly 15% year-over-year increase. The rise was attributed to a decline in production due to non-core asset divestments as Newmont shifts its focus to Tier 1 assets. Barrick Mining saw a 22% sequential increase in AISC to $1,775 per ounce in the first quarter due to operational challenges, higher total cash costs per ounce and an uptick in mine site sustaining capital expenditure. Lower production due to the suspension of operations at Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mine also contributed to the rise. AngloGold Ashanti's stock has skyrocketed 104% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Mining – Gold industry's 53% growth. During this time, the Basic Materials sector has risen 13.7% and the S&P 500 has rallied 5.9%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AU is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 9.51X, at a discount to the industry average of 12.62X. The stock has a Value Score of B. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AngloGold Ashanti's 2025 sales is $8.85 billion, indicating 52.8% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for the year's earnings is $4.99 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 125.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 sales implies 2.3% year-over-year growth. The same for earnings indicates a decline of 1.3%. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been trending north over the past 60 days, as seen in the chart below. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AU currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Newmont Corporation (NEM) : Free Stock Analysis Report AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Barrick Mining Corporation (B) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EQX's AISC Spike Signals Pressure, But H2 Offers Path to Cost Relief
Equinox Gold Corp.'s EQX first-quarter results reveal a sharp increase in a critical metric — all-in-sustaining costs (AISC) — a key indicator of cost efficiency in mining. AISC climbed to $2,065 per ounce, up roughly 6% from $1,950 per ounce in the year-ago quarter. While revenues soared 76%, driven by a 38% increase in realized gold prices and a 27% surge in ounces sold, higher unit costs, especially in Brazil, partly offset the benefits. Excluding the results from the Los Filos mine in Mexico, which has been indefinitely suspended after the expiry of its land access agreement, AISC still climbed 9% to $1,979 per ounce, underscoring operational cost inflation that threatens margins. This upside reflects higher unit costs in Brazil, and higher costs and unplanned maintenance due to winter challenges at the Greenstone mine in Canada. Higher operational costs, partly due to the suspension of Los Filos mine operations, may continue to act as headwinds in the second quarter. Equinox Gold expects roughly $35 million in mine suspension and care and maintenance charges at Los Filos in the second quarter. Nevertheless, there is a silver lining as the company envisions costs whittling down with rising production in the second half of 2025. With continued production ramp-up at Greenstone, reduced costs related to Los Filos and merger synergies with Calibre Mining Corp., Equinox has a clear path to attain cost efficiency. Among its peers, B2Gold Corp. BTG also saw higher costs in the first quarter. B2Gold's consolidated all-in sustaining costs of $1,533 per ounce were roughly 14% higher than the prior-year quarter. B2Gold is seeing cost inflation pressure across all sites, which is impacting input costs, including reagents, fuel and Eagle Mines Limited's AEM AISC declined 0.6% in the first quarter due to the deferral of certain sustaining capital expenditures. However, Agnico Eagle projects the same to increase in the remainder of 2025. Agnico Eagle forecasts total cash costs per ounce in the range of $915 to $965 and AISC per ounce between $1,250 and $1,300 for 2025, suggesting a year-over-year increase at the midpoint of the respective ranges. Equinox Gold has gained 37.6% year to date against the Zacks Mining – Gold industry's rise of 50.5%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, EQX is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 6.51, a roughly 52.2% discount to the industry average of 13.62X. It carries a Value Score of A. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EQX's 2025 and 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year rise of 230% and 106%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been trending lower over the past 30 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research EQX stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) : Free Stock Analysis Report B2Gold Corp (BTG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Hamilton Spectator
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Feral rabbits more than a nuisance in Grande Prairie
Residents of Swanavon brought concerns about the feral rabbit population in their neighbourhood to city council on June 2. They are frustrated with the destruction that the rabbits have unleashed upon the neighbourhood. 'The rabbits are consuming plants, flowers, destroying lawns, gnawing on trees, creating holes in the ground, which poses a hazard and is dangerous especially for us seniors, because a lot of these holes are ankle breakers, it has also created a financial burden on residents for replacing plants and extensive lawn repairs,' a Swanavon resident told council. The name of the resident has been withheld as they have been the subject of harassment since the council delegation. About 30 residents who are frustrated with the rabbits in the area submitted a petition to city council. 'We are very frustrated and exhausted, and we would like to see the City of Grande Prairie put measures in place to control the rabbit population, which is out of control,' said the resident. City council directed administration to begin an education campaign immediately on the topic and also bring back options on 'how to deal with the feral rabbit issue.' One concern of the delegation is that some residents are feeding the feral rabbits. 'An educational campaign could start ASAP, reminding people this is actually against our bylaws,' said Mayor Jackie Clayton. 'Having feral rabbits and feeding them in their yard is not acceptable.' The city's bylaw says that wild animals cannot be fed; the website notes it can have significant impacts on local ecosystems and wildlife. The delegation noted that the problem of feral rabbits has existed in Swanavon for about five years. Residents have tried to deter rabbits from entering their yards with various methods, including water guns, slingshots, Bobbex and wolf urine. Still, the rabbit population continues to increase. 'Rapid reproduction is a significant factor in the population explosion of feral rabbits,' says an Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) report. The report states that rabbits can have three litters per year and can begin breeding as young as three months of age. A single litter typically consists of four to 12 kits. AISC also notes that the lifespan of rabbits is much shorter when living in the wild, at about 12-15 months, while in captivity rabbits live for about 10 years. The delegation noted that the rabbits are also attracting wildlife to the area, such as coyotes. Feral rabbits are not a new issue for municipalities in Alberta. The Town of Canmore spent nearly $50,000 annually trying to track down and euthanize feral rabbits, but that was not what ultimately led to the elimination of feral rabbits there. The population contracted rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) that led to their deaths. According to the federal government, death is common within one to five days of a rabbit contracting RHD. RHD can spread to native rabbit and hare species, said AISC. 'The best way to prevent further spread of feral rabbits is to spread awareness about the dangers of releasing pets into the wild,' according to AISC. An education campaign was conducted in Grande Prairie in 2023, focusing on not feeding feral rabbits. 'I didn't hear anything from anyone last year, so I thought that maybe the education campaign … had been working, to hear now that the issue is worse than it was, worst than it's ever been, that's a problem, and I really appreciate the immediate steps of an education campaign and then exploring what else is possible following that,' said Clayton. City chief public and protective services officer Dan Lemieux said he is not aware of any fines being issued for people feeding feral rabbits in the city. 'When we were notified of a particular resident that was suspected of feeding rabbits, we did knock on the door and have a conversation,' he said, noting it was more of an educational visit. 'The challenge for us in enforcement is it's very difficult to enforce because we don't have access to private properties.' The delegation stated that the problem is not limited to Swanavon and is spreading to other neighbourhoods. The group noted all residents should be aware of the issues feral rabbits can cause and the applicable bylaws. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Globe and Mail
11-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Barrick Mining's Surging AISC a Drag: Time to Reassess the Cost Curve?
Barrick Mining Corporation B is reeling under the effects of rising unit costs. Its cash costs per ounce of gold and all-in-sustaining costs (AISC) — a critical cost metric for miners — increased around 16% and 20% year over year, respectively, in the first quarter. AISC increased due to higher total cash costs per ounce and higher minesite sustaining capital expenditures. Lower production, partly due to the suspension of operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto mine, also contributed to a surge in its unit costs. While Barrick remains committed to cost discipline, first-quarter results signal the need for more aggressive cost-containment strategies to maintain competitiveness. For 2025, Barrick projects total cash costs per ounce of $1,050-$1,130 and AISC in the range of $1,460-$1,560 per ounce. These projections suggest a year-over-year increase at the midpoint of the respective ranges. Increased minesite sustaining capital spending and higher labor and energy costs may lead to increased costs. Investors should closely monitor Barrick's next quarter as persistently elevated unit costs could erode margins and pressure future capital returns. Among its major peers, Newmont Corporation NEM also saw around 15% year-over-year increase in AISC in the March quarter. Newmont expects gold AISC for the total portfolio to be $1,630 per ounce in 2025, reflecting a rise from $1,516 per ounce in 2024. Newmont, in particular, is stung by higher labor costs, which constitute about half of its direct costs. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM total cash costs per ounce of gold were up modestly from the previous year to $903. While AISC declined 0.6% in the first quarter due to the deferral of certain sustaining capital expenditures, Agnico Eagle projects the same to increase in the remainder of 2025. Agnico Eagle forecasts total cash costs per ounce in the range of $915 to $965 and AISC per ounce between $1,250 and $1,300 for 2025, suggesting a year-over-year increase at the midpoint of the respective ranges. B's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Shares of Barrick have popped 31% year to date against the Zacks Mining – Gold industry's rise of 49%, thanks to the gold price rally. From a valuation standpoint, B is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 10.75, a roughly 20% discount when stacked up with the industry average of 13.49X. It carries a Value Score of A. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for B's 2025 and 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year uptick of 34.1% and 26.6%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been trending higher over the past 60 days. B stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Newmont Corporation (NEM): Free Stock Analysis Report Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM): Free Stock Analysis Report Barrick Mining Corporation (B): Free Stock Analysis Report
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Perseus Mining Announces 5 Year Gold Production Outlook
Perth, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perth, Western Australia/ June 11, 2025/ Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) (Company) is pleased to provide its gold production and All-In Site Cost (AISC) outlook for the five-year period from FY26 to FY30 inclusive for its portfolio of mines located in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania. The Five-year Operating Outlook incorporates the updated planning outlook for each of Perseus's three existing operations based on planning assumptions reflecting current operating conditions. It also takes into account Final Investment Decisions (FID) for the CMA underground mining operation at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d'Ivoire (see ASX announcement 'Perseus Mining takes Final Investment Decision on CMA underground project at Yaouré' dated 28 January 2025), as well as the development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project (NGP) in Tanzania (see ASX announcement 'Perseus Mining proceeds with development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project' dated 28 April 2025). HIGHLIGHTS Perseus expects to recover at total of 2.6Moz – 2.7Moz of gold with average gold production from the four operating mines of approximately 515koz – 535koz per annum in the five-year period to the end of FY30. The weighted average AISC over the five-year period is forecast to be US$1,400/oz – US$1,500/oz with not more than ±10% change year-on-year over the period, emphasising the benefit of our portfolio approach to asset management. Total development capital of ~US$878M that has been allocated to the operating assets during the period to achieve this production outlook is excluded from the AISC estimate. At a long-term gold price of US$2,400/oz, Perseus's cash operating margin is expected to consistently exceed US$500/oz at all mines over the five-year period. In some cases, it is significantly higher. The five-year outlook is underpinned by a high level of geological and technical confidence with 93% of the gold ounces in the mine plan comprising existing Ore Reserves with the remaining 7% from Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources. Inferred Mineral Resources and other upside projections of mineralisation were specifically omitted from Perseus's five-year outlook. The five-year outlook reinforces Perseus's commitment to the three core components of its capital allocation policy, namely: maintenance of a resilient balance sheet, delivery of strong, consistent operational performance and careful deployment of discretionary capital for growth and capital returns to shareholders.'In FY22, Perseus's gold production reached approximately 500,000 ounces for the first time and set in train our ambition to maintain or exceed this level of production on a consistent basis going forward. Perseus's decision in 2023 to defer development of its Meyas Sand Gold Project in Sudan and pivot towards acquisition and development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project, will lead to a short term shortfall in 2026 and 2027 relative to this target. From the five-year outlook published today, it is clear that this is a temporary setback and that Perseus's strategy of consistently producing between 500,000 to 600,0000 ounces of gold per year at a cash margin of not less than US$500 per ounce, is eminently achievable. With cash and undrawn debt capacity currently exceeding US$1.1 billion, Perseus is fully funded to not only deliver the five-year outlook as presented today but also consider a prudent mix of future growth opportunities beyond the current plan, as well as generous returns to shareholders'.Perseus's five-year outlook delivers on the Company's strategy of building a sustainable, geopolitically diversified, African-focused gold business of three to four operating mines that produce between 500koz to 600koz of gold per annum at a cash margin of not less than US$500/oz. As part of its annual planning cycle, the Company has reassessed the growth opportunities available within its portfolio with the approach of optimising the portfolio rather than focussing on fixed investment targets for each asset. In this way, the Company has sought to find the balance between investment in growth opportunities and the cash margin generated by the gold production for the group over the five-year period is 515koz – 535koz per annum for a total of 2.6Moz – 2.7Moz with Yaouré contributing 34%, Edikan contributing 28% and Sissingué contributing 10%. Based on the current schedule, the recently committed NGP in Tanzania is anticipated to provide 28% of the metal production for the portfolio over the next 5 years. The Company's weighted average AISC over the five-year outlook is estimated at US$1,400/oz - US$1,500/oz. AISC rises slightly in the first two years, driven by lower production base. In FY28, the integration of lower-margin ore sources into the mine plan contributes to a slight increase in AISC. The portfolio's diverse production base allows AISC to remain within ±10% of the five-year average on a year-to-year Company has strong confidence in its ability to deliver on this five-year outlook, which is underpinned by a mine plan with high geological and technical certainty, with 93% of the production ounces forming part of the existing Ore Reserves with the remaining 7% from Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources (as detailed in ASX announcement 'Perseus Mining updates Mineral Resources and Ore Reservesdated 21 August 2024). Nyanzaga Ore Reserves are detailed in ASX announcement 'Perseus Proceeds with Development of Nyanzaga Gold Project' dated 28 April 2025. The Company will provide an update to the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement in August 2025, in line with its annual disclosure. Incremental production included in the mine plan at Yaouré, Edikan and Sissingué comes from well-understood deposits with a proven operating history. This production does not require significant additional infrastructure or capital beyond the investment necessary to access the TOTAL PRODUCTION5-YEAR OUTLOOK AISC 5-YEAR RANGE1 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL 5-YEAR Yaouré 870koz – 905koz $1,480/oz - $1,580/oz US$170M2 Nyanzaga 725koz – 750koz $1,230/oz - $1,330/oz US$523M3 Edikan 720koz – 750koz $1,450/oz - $1,550/oz US$180M4 Sissingué 265koz – 275koz $1,580/oz - $1,680/oz US$5M TOTAL 2,580koz – 2,680koz $1,400/oz - $1,500/oz US$878M 1) AISC includes sustaining capital but excludes development capital 2) Yaouré Development capital relates to capitalised underground development and includes US$21M forecast to be incurred to 30 June 25 3) Includes development and pre-production capital cost incurred post-FID up to first gold pour. In addition it includes US$38M forecast to be incurred to 30 June 25 4) Development capital relates to capitalised waste stripping costs at Esuajah North and Fetish deposits and development capital for ESS UndergroundKey Production Indicators Units FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 5-year totalsOre Mined – Open pit Mt 11.7 12.2 14.8 17.1 10.5 66.2 Ore Grade Mined – Open pit g/t 1.10 1.06 1.18 1.25 1.41 1.20 Total Mined – Open pit Mt 52.9 103.0 102.6 87.1 63.4 409.1 Strip Ratio t:t 3.54 7.43 5.93 4.10 5.05 5.18Ore tonnes - Underground Mt 0.2 0.6 1.0 2.1 2.0 5.8 Ore Grade Mined – Underground g/t 3.51 3.36 3.13 1.27 1.48 1.94 Total Tonnes Mined - Underground Mt 0.5 0.9 1.5 2.6 2.1 7.6Ore Milled Mt 12.7 14.5 16.5 15.8 12.8 72.3 Ore Grade Milled g/t 1.18 1.10 1.26 1.37 1.42 1.27 Recovery % 85% - 90% 85% - 90% 85% - 90% 85% - 90% 85% - 90% 85% - 90% Gold Produced koz 420-440 450-470 590-610 610-630 510-530 2,580-2,680Perseus is in a strong financial position, with a resilient balance sheet and an operational portfolio that continues to safely and efficiently generate reliable operational cash flow. This allows the Company to look to deploy operating cashflow to shareholders and other stakeholders in the business. summarises Perseus's capital allocation five-year outlook is the result of a systematic process to assess and prioritise internal growth opportunities to ensure the portfolio continues to deliver strong operating margins over the long term. The deployment of capital within the business complements existing capital management strategies, including a share buyback programme and the payment of dividends. While Perseus continues to consider inorganic growth opportunities, these are required to compete rigorously for discretionary investment and be assessed in the context of overall business risk and delivery of value. By allocating discretionary capital to internal organic growth, Perseus can invest in jurisdictions where it has an established operating presence, on known geological terranes, and with a proven workforce capable of safely and efficiently delivering five-year forecast for Yaouré includes mining of the recently started Yaouré open pit and CMA underground as the primary ore sources. Supplementing the primary ore sources, material is also sourced from Zain, CMA Southwest and long-term stockpiles to maximise mill will continue to be a cornerstone asset in Perseus's portfolio, total gold production of 870koz – 905koz and a weighted average AISC of $1,480/oz - $1,580/oz over the five-year outlook. While FY26 sees a reduction in gold produced compared to previous years, the change in production volume was anticipated and is a result of a combination of factors including change in ore characteristics and material sources (as detailed in the ASX announcement 'Perseus extends life of the Yaouré Gold Mine to 2035' dated 18 September 2023).KEY PRODUCTION INDICATORS UNITS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 TOTAL 5-YEAR OUTLOOKOre Mined – Open pit Mt 4.3 2.8 3.7 5.7 2.6 19.2 Ore Grade Mined – Open pit g/t 1.06 1.08 0.98 0.99 1.14 1.04 Total Mined – Open pit Mt 26.1 28.6 30.5 27.9 12.2 125.2 Strip Ratio t:t 5.02 9.15 7.17 3.90 3.70 5.53Ore tonnes - Underground Mt 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 3.2 Ore Grade Mined – Underground g/t 3.51 3.36 3.43 3.33 3.80 3.49 Total Tonnes Mined - Underground Mt 0.5 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.8 4.1Ore Milled Mt 3.7 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.4 17.9 Ore Grade Milled g/t 1.66 1.43 1.69 1.89 1.85 1.70 Following FID on the CMA underground operation in January 2025, the project is due to cut the first of four underground portals in Q1 FY26. The expansion to include underground operations allows further exploitation of the CMA deposit, which has proven to be a reliable and well understood geological domain of the Yaouré operation to date. At steady state production, it is planned that underground ore will represent approximately 20% of the tonnes of ore mined on the site from both open cut and underground operations. Since approving FID, Perseus has worked with its mining contractor to further develop the mine schedule ahead of commencement of underground operations in Q1 FY26. This milestone is aligned to the project schedule detailed in ASX announcement 'Perseus Mining takes final investment decision on CMA Underground Project at Yaouré' dated 28 January 2025. As of this update, changes to the underground schedule have resulted in the development capital allocated for the CMA underground increasing by 36% from the approved US$124.6M to US$170M. Development capital for CMA Underground has increased due to bringing forward underground development into the pre-commercial production period and updated capitalisation methodology to include royalties and G&A previously expensed. Further optimisation of the Yaouré life of mine plan is scheduled as several on-lease targets are assessed as part of the regular mine planning is forecast to be the lowest cost operation in the Perseus's portfolio. Gold production totals 725koz – 750koz, with peak metal output in FY28 over the five-year outlook. The weighted average AISC ranges between US$1,230/oz - US$1,330/oz. Nyanzaga's increasing contribution to Perseus's portfolio underscores the decision to acquire and proceed with project development. During the five-year period, all of the Nyanzaga's Kilimani pit is mined providing initial ore supply to the mill with the remainder of the material sourced from the main Nyanzaga deposit. All material mined is part of the stated Ore Reserve (see ASX announcement 'Perseus Mining proceeds with development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project' dated 28 April 2025). Total gold production over Nyanzaga's current 11-year life of mine, Phase 1 mine production is currently estimated to be 2.01 Moz based on a JORC 2012 Probable Ore Reserve of 52.0 Mt @ 1.40 g/t gold for 2.3 Moz. The development capital cost for the plant and site infrastructure is estimated at US$472M inclusive of US$49M of contingency, and pre-production capital of US$51M, giving a total capital cost to first gold pour of US$ PRODUCTION INDICATORS UNITS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 TOTAL 5 YEAR OUTLOOKOre Mined – Open pit Mt - 1.8 6.3 6.2 6.2 20.5 Ore Grade Mined – Open pit g/t - 1.02 1.37 1.39 1.25 1.31 Total Mined – Open pit Mt 1.0 31.1 47.2 47.2 48.9 175.4 Strip Ratio t:t - 16.74 6.51 6.56 6.84 7.55Ore Milled Mt - 1.8 6.1 5.7 5.6 19.1 Ore Grade Milled g/t - 1.02 1.40 1.47 1.32 1.37 As previously advised, Perseus has committed to completing a second round of infill drilling at Nyanzaga, involving a number of drilling programmes aimed at confirming the tenor of the current mineralisation and testing extensions of the known mineralisation. Results received to date have been compelling and Perseus is expected to update the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves (MROR) in Q1 FY27, in line with our annual MROR updated five-year outlook combines mining from the existing Nkosuo deposit and the commencement of a cutback of the Esuajah North pit, along with the second phase of mining at the Fetish pit, following completion of mining of the first phase in April 2025. Total gold production over this period is expected to be 720koz – 750koz, with a weighted average AISC of around US$1,450/oz – US$1,550/oz per Fetish and Esuajah North cutbacks have been incorporated into the updated five-year plan, reflecting the opportunity to extend Edikan's mine life at an incremental AISC. Together, the Fetish and Esuajah North cutbacks attract capitalised waste stripping costs of $168M but contribute ~200koz of production to Edikan's mine life and diversify the ore availability in the PRODUCTION INDICATORS UNITS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 TOTAL 5 YEAR OUTLOOKOre Mined – Open pit Mt 5.7 6.4 4.3 4.5 1.4 22.4 Ore Grade Mined – Open pit g/t 0.90 0.90 0.92 1.24 2.44 1.07 Total Mined – Open pit Mt 15.6 34.2 16.9 8.0 1.8 76.6 Strip Ratio t:t 1.73 4.36 2.95 0.78 0.23 2.43Ore tonnes - Underground Mt - - 0.2 1.3 1.2 2.7 Ore Grade Mined – Underground g/t - - 1.68 1.82 2.08 1.93 Total Tonnes Mined - Underground Mt - - 0.5 1.7 1.3 3.5Ore Milled Mt 7.4 7.5 5.4 5.8 3.5 29.7 Ore Grade Milled g/t 0.81 0.84 0.79 0.93 1.14 0.88 In addition to these open-pit sources, Perseus is progressing an updated Feasibility Study for the Esuajah South underground deposit, with a view to bringing this project into production later in the decade. If approved through to development, Esuajah South would become the company's second underground mine and its first such operation in Ghana. The combination of Fetish, Esuajah North, and Esuajah South underground has extended the life of mine plane out to FY32. Perseus remains committed to brownfields exploration on its existing mining leases and exploration licences at Edikan to support ongoing production growth and to extend the Edikan production pipeline over the longer updated five-year outlook involves the continuation of mining at Sissingué Stage 4 open pit and commencement of new mining areas at Bagoé and Airport West (included in Sissingué in ) in FY26, as well as a Sissingué Stage 5 open pit cutback in FY27. This plan extends Sissingué's mine life to FY30, producing a total 265koz – 275koz of gold at a weighted average AISC of US$1,580/oz – US$1,680/oz over this an assessment of growth opportunities on site, additional mining inventory was included in the life of mine plan from the Sissingué Stage 5 pit. The addition of the expanded pit in the five-year outlook extends the mine life by approximately 12 months out to FY30, providing a meaningful contribution to Sissingué's production profile from existing mining areas. As part of this assessment other growth options were considered but were not included in the plan, as they require further technical assessment to confirm their economic PRODUCTION INDICATORS UNITS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 TOTAL 5 YEAR OUTLOOKOre Mined – Open pit Mt 1.6 1.3 0.5 0.6 0.2 4.2 Ore Grade Mined – Open pit g/t 1.94 1.86 2.39 2.18 2.34 2.03 Total Mined – Open pit Mt 10.2 9.1 8.0 4.0 0.6 31.9 Strip Ratio t:t 5.40 6.22 14.86 5.43 1.77 6.60Ore Milled Mt 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.0 0.3 5.7 Ore Grade Milled g/t 1.83 1.67 1.35 1.68 1.86 1.65 Infill drilling is included in Sissingué's FY26 budget to confirm the mineralisation and design parameters for the Sissingué Stage 5 pit along with further geotechnical and grade control programmes at Bagoé and Airport West that are intended to further reduce operational PERSON STATEMENT All production targets referred to in this release are underpinned by estimated Ore Reserves and Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources which have been prepared by competent persons in accordance with the requirements of the JORC Code. Edikan The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve at Edikan was updated by the Company in a market announcement 'Perseus Mining updates Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves' released on 21 August 2024. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company further confirms that material assumptions underpinning the estimates of Ore Reserves described in 'Technical Report — Edikan Gold Mine, Ghana' dated 7 April 2022 continue to apply. Sissingué, Fimbiasso and Bagoé The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve at the Sissingué Gold Mine including Fimbiasso and Bagoé was updated by the Company in a market announcement 'Perseus Mining updates Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves' released on 21 August 2024. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company further confirms that material assumptions underpinning the estimates of Ore Reserves described in 'Technical Report — Sissingué Gold Project, Côte d'Ivoire' dated 29 May 2015 continue to apply. YaouréThe information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve at Yaouré was updated by the Company in a market announcement 'Perseus Mining announces Open Pit and Underground Ore Reserve update at Yaouré' released on 21 August 2024. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company further confirms that material assumptions underpinning the estimates of Ore Reserves described in 'Technical Report — Yaouré Gold Project, Côte d'Ivoire' dated 19 December 2023 continue to apply. NyanzagaThe information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve at Nyanzaga was updated by the Company in a market announcement 'Perseus Mining proceeds with development of the Nyanzaga Gold Project' released on 28 April 2025. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning those estimates and the production targets, or the forecast financial information derived therefrom, in that market release continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company further confirms that material assumptions underpinning the estimates of Ore Reserves described in 'Technical Report — Nyanzaga Gold Project' dated 10 June 2025 continue to apply. CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION: This report contains forward-looking information which is based on the assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management of the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made by the Company regarding, among other things: the price of gold, continuing commercial production at the Yaouré Gold Mine, the Edikan Gold Mine and the Sissingué Gold Mine without any major disruption, development of a mine at Nyanzaga, the receipt of required governmental approvals, the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates, the ability of the Company to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner and the ability of the Company to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used by the Company. Although management believes that the assumptions made by the Company and the expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the actual market price of gold, the actual results of current exploration, the actual results of future exploration, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated, as well as those factors disclosed in the Company's publicly filed documents. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Perseus does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. 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