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Aurelia Metals has delivered its strongest quarterly operating cash flow since 2018 as rising gold, copper and zinc production strengthens its financial position ahead of a major processing expansion in New South Wales.
The company generated $65.3 million in operating cash flow from its Cobar Region operations after sustaining capital during the September quarter, up from $53.1 million in the previous three months.
”In my first few weeks with the company, I have been impressed by the knowledge, professionalism and pride our people bring to their work,” Aurelia managing director and chief executive officer Steve Badenhorst said.
”These results reflect the continued focus and commitment of our team, with increased metal production delivered during the quarter.”
Gold production increased to 16,262 ounces from 15,352 ounces, while copper output rose to 1301 tonnes and zinc production reached 8272 tonnes.
The stronger result was supported by improved metal grades, with 226,000 tonnes of ore processed during the quarter.
Aurelia’s cash balance increased to $160.7 million, bringing total available liquidity to $200.7 million at the end of September.
The performance comes as the company prepares to increase throughput at its Peak processing plant.
Aurelia has received final regulatory approval to expand the plant’s processing capacity from 800,000 tonnes per annum to 1.1–1.2 million tonnes per annum.
Installation of a tertiary ball mill and cyclone cluster is progressing, with expanded processing capacity expected by the end of the second quarter of the 2026–27 financial year.
The company also reported combined run-of-mine stockpiles of 123,000 tonnes at Peak and Federation, providing additional feed ahead of the planned processing ramp-up.
At the Great Cobar project, underground development advanced 506m during the quarter, taking total development to 2380m.
However, higher-than-expected water inflows hindered decline development at Federation, prompting Aurelia to increase its dewatering capacity to address the issue.
The company maintained its full-year production, cost and capital guidance.
Badenhorst said the improved financial position would support the company’s growth plans.
”This balance sheet strength provides substantial flexibility as we systematically evaluate and advance our organic growth and exploration opportunities,” Badenhorst said.
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