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Pantoro Gold Ltd Delivers Mixed but Constructive September Quarter at Norseman Gold Project

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Pantoro Gold Ltd (ASX:PNR, OTC:PNTOD) has reported a mixed but ultimately constructive September quarter at its 100%-owned Norseman Gold Project, producing 19,551 ounces for underlying earnings (EBITDA) of $53.9 million while unforeseen issues at the OK and Scotia underground mines temporarily lifted all-in sustaining costs (AISC) to $3,139/oz before performance rebounded in September and into October.

The company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance of 100,000-110,000 ounces at $1,950-$2,250/oz AISC and accelerated growth and exploration spending, totaling $31.3 million. Its balance sheet was strengthened to $181.5 million in cash and gold at quarter-end, aided by Nebari option exercises. Despite temporary operational challenges, performance improved strongly in September and into October, supporting the company's reaffirmed FY2026 guidance, indicating confidence in production consistency and cost control going forward.

Key Takeaways:

  • The company produced 19,551 ounces of gold, generating $53.9 million in EBITDA, despite temporary operational challenges early in the quarter.
  • The September quarter's output came from a mix of underground ore and open-pit operations, processed through the Norseman processing plant, with improved mill availability and steady ramp-up in throughput and head grade by quarter-end.
  • The company exited the quarter with a cash and gold balance of $181.5 million, a substantial increase supported by the exercise of Nebari options, which added approximately $34 million to its bank.
  • The company reported group EBITDA of $53.9 million, reflecting robust financial performance despite the elevated AISC of $3,139/oz caused by the early-quarter disruptions.
  • Operating cash flow was bolstered by strong gold sales and cost discipline, while growth and exploration investments totaled $31.3 million, including mine development, resource drilling, and exploration at regional targets.
  • The company continued to advance its growth and near-mine exploration programs at Norseman, focusing on resource extension drilling at the Scotia Deeps and Maybell areas, as well as early-stage regional exploration across the highly prospective tenement package.

Statistics:

  • 19,551 ounces of gold produced in the September quarter
  • $53.9 million in EBITDA in the September quarter
  • $181.5 million in cash and gold balance at quarter-end
  • $31.3 million in growth and exploration investments
  • $3,139/oz AISC in the September quarter
  • $1,950-$2,250/oz AISC FY2026 guidance
  • 100,000-110,000 ounces FY2026 production guidance

Sources:

  • Pantoro Gold Ltd (ASX:PNR, OTC:PNTOD) September quarter report
  • Nebari option exercise press release
  • Norseman Gold Project overview

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