Regis Resources (RRL) Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026 summary
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Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026 summary
5 Aug, 2026Financial Performance and Capital Management
Net cash and bullion position improved to approximately AUD 1.2 billion over 24 months, with an additional AUD 300 million in revolving credit available.
Nearly AUD 152 million paid in fully franked dividends in the last 12 months, with over AUD 700 million returned to shareholders since 2012.
Capital management policy targets 25%-50% of free cash flow for dividends, with flexibility for special dividends and share buybacks.
Resumption of tax payments in March 2026 quarter, with disciplined capital allocation and a debt-free, unhedged balance sheet.
Flexibility to adjust production if gold prices soften, maintaining financial resilience.
Operational Highlights and Production Guidance
FY26 production reached 379koz, at the top end of guidance, with all other metrics within guidance.
FY27 group production guidance is 360,000–400,000 ounces, with Duketon at 240,000–270,000 ounces and Tropicana at 120,000–130,000 ounces.
Utilized idle mill at Duketon North to capitalize on high gold prices, increasing production despite higher costs.
All-in sustaining costs have risen due to marginal ounces and higher diesel prices, but cash flow remains strong.
Growth capital for FY27 is set at AUD 250–270 million, with AUD 80–90 million allocated to exploration.
Resource, Reserve, and Exploration Growth
Total group mineral resources increased 10% YoY to 8.3Moz, and mineral reserves rose 20% YoY to 2.0Moz, with total reserves at 3.9Moz.
Duketon reserves remain stable at 1.389 million ounces, with 4.0Moz in resources; Tropicana has 1.6Moz in resources and 0.6Moz in reserves.
Underground reserves at Duketon increased from 123,000 to 714,000 ounces in six years, with an 850% increase in underground ore reserves since 2019.
New greenfields discovery at Beamish South, 270,000 ounces of resource, and Ben Hur underground resource at 240,000 ounces, with further growth potential.
Tropicana underground reserves have tripled to 851,000 ounces, growing 169% since 2018, with ongoing exploration to extend mineralisation.
Latest events from Regis Resources
- Production hit guidance highs, cash and bullion soared, but FY27 costs are set to rise.RRL
Q4 2026 - FY26 saw record gold output, resource growth, and advancing projects supporting future growth.RRL
Noosa Mining Conference 2026 - FY27 outlook sees higher group gold production, increased costs, and expanded growth investment.RRL
Trading update - Record cash flow and robust growth progress driven by high gold prices and operational recovery.RRL
Q4 2024 - Merger forms a leading, debt-free gold producer with 700koz+ output and major synergies.RRL
M&A announcement - Record profit and cash flow driven by high gold prices, robust output, and increased dividend.RRL
H1 2026 - Record profit, strong cash flow, and debt-free status drive robust FY26 outlook.RRL
H2 2025 - Record cash flow and robust balance sheet achieved despite impairment and hedge closure costs.RRL
H2 2024 - Net profit rebounded to $88.4M, EBITDA surged, and the company is now debt-free.RRL
H1 2025