Greatland Resources earnings: Q1 delivers growth, strong cash

Greatland Resources lifts Q1 production and grows cash, setting the scene for an upbeat FY26.

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Key points
  • Greatland Resources reported producing 80,890 ounces of gold with a revenue of $476 million, generating significant cash flow and maintaining a debt-free status with $750 million in liquidity.
  • The company invested heavily in growth capital for expansion and exploration, identifying a new high-grade zone at the West Dome Underground to bolster future prospects.
  • With continued production guidance and advancing the Havieron Feasibility Study, Greatland is well-positioned for future success supported by robust financial health and exposure to potential gold price increases.

The Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP) share price could be on the move after the company delivered a strong September quarter, producing 80,890 ounces of gold at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,155 per ounce and generating $476 million in revenue.

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What did Greatland Resources report?

  • Gold production of 80,890 ounces and copper production of 3,366 tonnes for the quarter
  • All-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,155 per ounce of gold
  • Net revenue of $476 million on sales of 82,199 ounces gold and 3,277 tonnes copper
  • Operating cash flow of $284 million, closing cash balance of $750 million, debt free
  • Telfer gold recovery of 88.6% – the highest for the site since FY2010
  • No Lost Time Injuries reported; LTIFR remains at 0

What else do investors need to know?

Greatland has now generated $885 million in cumulative cash flow from operations since acquiring Telfer–Havieron in December 2024, more than covering the upfront purchase cost. The business remains debt free with $825 million in total liquidity, including an undrawn $75 million facility.

The company invested $69.8 million in growth capital this quarter across tailings, pit renewal, and underground development, and has commenced a record 240,000-metre drilling program at Telfer. A new high-grade zone was identified at the West Dome Underground, adding further excitement to its growth pipeline.

What did Greatland Resources management say?

Commenting on the result, Managing Director Shaun Day said:

We are pleased to have delivered a strong operational performance in the first quarter, with AISC of $2,155 per ounce very pleasing, and highlights of the quarter being Telfer gold recoveries and underground production. Cash generation was again tremendous with $284 million cash flow from operations and cash build of $175 million for the quarter, at an average realised gold price of $5,277 per ounce. This cash build was achieved notwithstanding $87 million cash outflows for Telfer and Havieron growth capex and exploration for the quarter. The exploration and resource development drilling at Telfer has progressed well and yielded encouraging results across the West Dome Open Pit, Main Dome Underground and in particular the new West Dome Underground project where a new high grade zone has been identified. We look forward to finalising and sharing the results of the Havieron Feasibility Study, targeted during December 2025. At quarter end, Greatland held $750 million of cash and remains debt free whilst generating strong operating cash flows from Telfer, which provides significant flexibility and de-risking for Havieron's development funding.

What's next for Greatland Resources?

Looking ahead, Greatland maintains production guidance for FY26 of 260,000 to 310,000 ounces of gold at an AISC of $2,400–$2,800 per ounce. The company is progressing the Havieron Feasibility Study, aiming for completion by December 2025, while ongoing investment in drilling and resource development is expected to support future growth.

Importantly, Greatland has full upside exposure to gold prices with put options in place for downside protection. The combination of strong liquidity, robust production, and growth projects positions the company well for further success.

Greatland Resources share price snapshot

Greatland Resources shares have risen 3% in the past month, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 2% over the same period.

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