AMI Share Price Dives on FY26 Guidance Concerns | All Ordinaries Watch

June 19, 2025 03:01 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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FY26 Guidance Points to Lower Production and Higher Cost Base

In its update, Aurelia Metals projected a decline in gold production volumes for the FY26 period. Alongside this, the miner flagged an increase in group operating costs, which it attributes to the ramp-up in development activity and expanded throughput in processing operations.

The company cited that Federation operating expenses, previously treated as capital costs, will now be reported under operational spending with commercial production expected from the beginning of FY26.

FY27 and FY28 Bring Mixed Operational Prospects

Looking further ahead, the company expects a short-term recovery in output during FY27 before another projected decrease in FY28. Aurelia Metals also flagged further increases in group operating costs across those two years. This outlook has drawn attention from market participants, particularly as ongoing development at key assets such as the Federation and Great Cobar projects enters execution phases.

These figures reflect the company’s current assumptions around ore sourcing, process plant throughput, and the transition into full-scale production capabilities at newly developed mining sites.

Executive Remarks Emphasise Long-Term Strategy

Despite the market reaction, Aurelia Metals’ leadership presented a confident tone. Managing Director and CEO Bryan Quinn expressed optimism regarding the strategic direction, particularly around the commercialisation of the Federation project and the expected benefits of processing combined ore through the Peak plant.

Quinn highlighted the company's plan to optimise revenue generation through separated concentrate production, which aligns with the broader development roadmap to expand the production base while reinforcing operational efficiency.

Development Timeline for Key Projects Reinforced

Management reaffirmed its execution timeline for the Great Cobar Project, with initial production anticipated within the FY28 timeframe. The company aims to align production scheduling between Federation and Great Cobar to feed an expanded process plant, consolidating efforts to enhance long-term throughput and revenue capabilities.

This development strategy reflects Aurelia Metals’ broader commitment to creating a streamlined mining and processing ecosystem in the Cobar Region, despite interim cost and output fluctuations. The company remains a constituent of the All Ordinaries, underlining its relevance in the Australian gold production landscape.

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