West Wits Mining (WWI) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
2 Oct, 2025Investment highlights
Witwatersrand Basin Project holds a significant 5Moz gold resource, with 65% in measured and indicated categories.
Qala Shallows Stage 1 features a robust DFS with a 17-year mine life and steady-state production of 70,000oz/year for 12 years.
Post-tax IRR of 81% and NPV7.5 of US$500M at US$2,850/oz gold price; AISC in the lowest quartile at US$1,289/oz.
Project is fully licensed, with key supplier contracts secured and funding in place, including a ZAR 875M (~US$50M) senior debt facility.
Cost-effective toll treatment agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater subsidiary for ore processing.
Financial and operational metrics
Life-of-mine post-tax free cashflow projected at US$983M, with total revenue of US$2.7B.
Peak funding requirement of US$44M, with an 8-month payback from end of peak funding period.
Ore reserves stand at 4.6Mt at 2.6g/t for 384,000oz gold, representing 37% of mining inventory.
Initial production targets a 30,000T ore stockpile, ramping up to 70,000oz/year at steady state.
Ongoing underground drilling aims to convert resources to reserves as development progresses.
Growth and development milestones
Project finance package secured, with first gold pour targeted for Q1 2026.
Early works completed, including surface infrastructure and underground access.
Ownership increased to 74% via BEE buy-back; prospecting right application to extend project footprint.
Steady-state production of 70,000oz/year expected from 2028 for 12 years.
WBP Project 200 aims for significant growth, targeting 200,000oz gold per annum.
Latest events from West Wits Mining
- First gold expected March 2026, with major expansion and strong ESG focus underway.WWI
RIU Explorers Conference 202617 Feb 2026 - Fully funded gold project with 7.24Moz resource, strong economics, and first gold in March 2026.WWI
Investor presentation8 Feb 2026 - Qala Shallows reached first underground ore production and secured full funding for gold output in 2026.WWI
Q2 2026 TU23 Jan 2026 - Capital raise, improved DFS, and active promotion set stage for October production start.WWI
AGM 202523 Nov 2025 - Production ramps up with robust funding, strong returns, and 70,000oz/year target from 2028.WWI
Noosa Mining Investor Conference17 Nov 2025 - First ore produced at Qala Shallows, fully funded to Q1 2026 gold pour, with strong DFS metrics.WWI
Q1 2026 TU7 Nov 2025 - Project funding secured and updated DFS reveal major economic improvements and mobilisation progress.WWI
Q4 2025 TU5 Oct 2025 - Strong funding, improved DFS, and expanded resources set up first gold pour in 2026.WWI
H2 202529 Sep 2025 - Qala Shallows aims for first gold in Q1 2026, ramping to 70,000oz/year with strong project economics.WWI
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