# 22:55 ET 2.9Mtpa Meekatharra Expansion Plan Westgold Resources Limited \(ASX: WGX\) \(TSX: WGX\), Westgold or the Company\) is pleased to report the results of a Scoping Study assessing a...

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Original source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/2-9mtpa-meekatharra-expansion-plan-835836110.html

Publisher: cnw

Original announcement: 2026-08-25T03:30:44.874Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Westgold Resources Limited

- Ticker: WGX

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Western Australia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Resource update, Production

- Extracted: 2026-08-25 03:36:43 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Westgold Resources Limited announced the results of a Scoping Study for a brownfields expansion of its Meekatharra processing hub, aiming to increase capacity from 1.8Mtpa to 2.9Mtpa by FY28. The study projects an additional 47kozpa of gold production, leading to a total of 1.6Moz over 10 years, with a capital cost of up to $100M and a 9-month payback period. The expansion is supported by updated JORC 2012 compliant Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statements as of June 30, 2026, for various projects within the Meekatharra region.

Reasoning: The Scoping Study outlines a highly positive expansion plan with significant projected increases in gold production and financial metrics, supported by JORC compliant resource and reserve updates. However, the preliminary nature of the study and the reliance on Inferred resources in the long-term production target introduce a degree of uncertainty.

- Positive factor: Increased processing capacity from 1.8Mtpa to 2.9Mtpa

- Positive factor: Projected additional 47kozpa of gold production

- Positive factor: Project NPV improves by ~$1.1B at a gold price of $5,500/oz

- Positive factor: Short payback period of 9 months

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant resource and reserve estimates

- Positive factor: Leverages existing infrastructure and pre-purchased equipment

- Negative factor: Scoping Study level with estimate accuracy of ±35%

- Negative factor: Inferred Mineral Resources included in production target, not scheduled until FY35

- Negative factor: Insufficient to support estimation of Ore Reserves or to provide assurance of an economic development case at this stage

Facts used in scoring: 45

## Classification and evidence

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Mr. Jake Russell and Mr. Leigh Devlin are named as Competent Persons \(CP\) and Qualified Persons \(QP\) who have verified, reviewed and approved the information in the release.

Evidence · text

> Mr. Jake Russell B.Sc. \(Hons\), who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and who has verified, reviewed and approved such information. Mr Russell is a full-time employee of the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves \(the "JORC Code"\) and as a Qualified Person as defined in the CIM Guidelines and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects \("NI 43-101"\).

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are calculated in accordance with the JORC Code \(2012\).

Evidence · text

> Mineral Resources, Ore Reserve Estimates and Exploration Targets and Results are calculated in accordance with the JORC Code.

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document provides updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statements as of 30/06/2026.

Evidence · text

> Table 6: Mineral Resource Statement at 30/06/2026

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The production target includes 14% Inferred Mineral Resources, which are not scheduled until FY35.

Evidence · text

> The Meekatharra hub Production Target comprises 31% Ore Reserves, 44% Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, 14% Inferred Mineral Resources and 11% third-party production. ... Inferred Mineral Resources are not scheduled until FY35

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: The document is a Scoping Study, which is a preliminary economic assessment.

Evidence · text

> Westgold is pleased to report the results of a Scoping Study assessing a brownfields expansion of processing capacity

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 45. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (45)

### probable

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Nannine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 761000
- Grade: 1.28
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 31000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve for Nannine shows a moderate gold grade and contributes to the overall project economics, with JORC 2012 compliance providing confidence.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 761

### proven

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Paddy's Flat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 48000
- Grade: 4.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 6000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Proven Ore Reserve for Paddy's Flat demonstrates a strong gold grade with high confidence, contributing positively to the project's economic viability.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Proven\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 4.10

Context: 48

### probable

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Paddy's Flat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 435000
- Grade: 3.86
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 54000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve for Paddy's Flat shows a strong gold grade, adding significant contained metal with good confidence and JORC 2012 compliance.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.86

Context: 435

### probable

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Yaloginda District · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 240000
- Grade: 1.34
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 10000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve for Yaloginda District presents a moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall reserve base with JORC 2012 compliance.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.34

Context: 240

### proven

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Bluebird Stockpiles · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 137000
- Grade: 2.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 13000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Proven Ore Reserve from Bluebird Stockpiles shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, representing readily available material.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Proven\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.89

Context: 137

### probable

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Bluebird Stockpiles · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 29000
- Grade: 0.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve from Bluebird Stockpiles has a weak gold grade, contributing marginally to the overall reserve base.

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Weak grade for gold reserve

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 29

### proven

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Bluebird Group UG · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 1195000
- Grade: 2.37
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 91000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Proven Ore Reserve for Bluebird Group UG shows a strong gold grade and significant contained metal, providing a high-confidence base for the expansion plan.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Proven\)

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.37

Context: 1,195

### probable

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Bluebird Group UG · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 4979000
- Grade: 2.67
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 428000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Probable Ore Reserve for Bluebird Group UG has a strong gold grade and contributes substantially to the project's overall contained metal, with JORC 2012 compliance.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.67

Context: 4,979

### indicated

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Meekatharra North · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra North
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 97000
- Grade: 1.98
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 6000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource for Meekatharra North shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the resource base with good confidence.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.98

Context: 97

### inferred

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Meekatharra North · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra North
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 75000
- Grade: 2.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 5000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Meekatharra North has a strong gold grade but its lower confidence category means it requires further drilling for conversion.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.11

Context: 75

### measured

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Nannine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 74000
- Grade: 2.42
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 6000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Nannine shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, providing a solid base for economic studies.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.42

Context: 74

### indicated

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Nannine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1120000
- Grade: 1.85
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 67000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource for Nannine has a moderate gold grade and contributes significantly to the overall resource, with good confidence.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.85

Context: 1,120

### inferred

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Nannine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 355000
- Grade: 2.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 25000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Nannine shows a strong gold grade but its lower confidence category means it requires further work for conversion.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.22

Context: 355

### measured

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Paddy's Flat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 376000
- Grade: 3.67
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 44000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat has a strong gold grade and significant contained metal with high confidence, supporting the expansion plan.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.67

Context: 376

### indicated

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Paddy's Flat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 7125000
- Grade: 1.88
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 431000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Indicated Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat, with a moderate gold grade, is highly material to the project's scale and confidence.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.88

Context: 7,125

### inferred

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Paddy's Flat · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2401000
- Grade: 2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 154000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Inferred Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat has a strong gold grade and significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.00

Context: 2,401

### measured

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Yaloginda District · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 54000
- Grade: 2.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 5000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, providing a reliable base.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.69

Context: 54

### indicated

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Yaloginda District · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4300000
- Grade: 1.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 204000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Indicated Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District has a moderate gold grade and significant contained metal, contributing materially to the resource base.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: 4,300

### inferred

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Yaloginda District · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 5842000
- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 259000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Inferred Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District has a moderate gold grade and significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: 5,842

### measured

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Bluebird Stockpiles · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 137000
- Grade: 2.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 13000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource from Bluebird Stockpiles shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, representing readily available material.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.89

Context: 137

### indicated

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Bluebird Stockpiles · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 29000
- Grade: 0.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource from Bluebird Stockpiles has a weak gold grade, contributing marginally to the overall resource.

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Weak grade for gold resource

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 29

### measured

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Bluebird Group UG · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 1292000
- Grade: 3.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 129000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Measured Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG shows a strong gold grade and significant contained metal, providing a high-confidence base for the expansion plan.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.11

Context: 1,292

### indicated

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Bluebird Group UG · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8203000
- Grade: 2.93
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 773000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Indicated Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG has a strong gold grade and is highly material to the project's scale and confidence.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.93

Context: 8,203

### inferred

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Bluebird Group UG · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 6489000
- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 528000
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Inferred Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG has a strong gold grade and very significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.53

Context: 6,489

### Fact 25

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Meekatharra Expansion Plan

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra Expansion Plan
- Ticker: WGX

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The projected NPV is very significant, highlighting the strong economic potential of the expansion plan, though it is based on a preliminary study and sensitive to gold price.

- Positive factor: Very significant projected NPV

- Positive factor: Indicates strong economic viability

- Negative factor: Scoping Study level estimate with ±35% accuracy

- Negative factor: Sensitive to gold price fluctuations

Evidence · text

> Net Present Value \(NPV\) of approximately $1.9B at a gold price of $5,500/oz

### Fact 26

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Meekatharra hub

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra hub
- Ticker: WGX

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The projected additional gold production is a highly positive and material outcome of the expansion plan, significantly boosting the company's output.

- Positive factor: Significant additional gold production

- Positive factor: Contributes to overall project value

- Negative factor: Scoping Study level, subject to feasibility work

Evidence · text

> potentially adding approximately 47kozpa of gold production

### Fact 27

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MGO · gold

#### Identity

- Project: MGO
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The assumed gold recovery for the CIL plant is strong and consistent with conventional processing, providing a reasonable basis for reserve calculations, but it is an assumption rather than a new test result.

- Positive factor: Strong recovery for CIL plant

- Positive factor: Utilizes conventional and proven technology

- Negative factor: Recovery is an assumption for reserve calculation, not a new test result

- Negative factor: Basis of recovery not explicitly detailed

Evidence · text

> plant recoveries of 85-92% have been utilised

### measured

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Meekatharra North · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra North
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 0
- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve for Nannine shows a moderate gold grade and contributes to the overall project economics, with JORC 2012 compliance providing confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 0

### indicated

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Meekatharra North · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra North
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 97
- Grade: 1.98
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource for Meekatharra North shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the resource base with good confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.98

Context: 97

### inferred

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Meekatharra North · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra North
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 75
- Grade: 2.11
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Meekatharra North has a strong gold grade but its lower confidence category means it requires further drilling for conversion. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.11

Context: 75

### measured

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Nannine · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 74
- Grade: 2.42
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Nannine shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, providing a solid base for economic studies. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.42

Context: 74

### indicated

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Nannine · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1120
- Grade: 1.85
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource for Nannine has a moderate gold grade and contributes significantly to the overall resource, with good confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.85

Context: 1,120

### inferred

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Nannine · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Nannine
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 355
- Grade: 2.22
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Nannine shows a strong gold grade but its lower confidence category means it requires further work for conversion. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.22

Context: 355

### measured

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Paddy's Flat · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 376
- Grade: 3.67
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat has a strong gold grade and significant contained metal with high confidence, supporting the expansion plan. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.67

Context: 376

### indicated

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Paddy's Flat · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 7125
- Grade: 1.88
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Indicated Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat, with a moderate gold grade, is highly material to the project's scale and confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.88

Context: 7,125

### inferred

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Paddy's Flat · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Paddy's Flat
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2401
- Grade: 2
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Inferred Mineral Resource for Paddy's Flat has a strong gold grade and significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.00

Context: 2,401

### measured

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Yaloginda District · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 54
- Grade: 2.69
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, providing a reliable base. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.69

Context: 54

### indicated

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Yaloginda District · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4300
- Grade: 1.47
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Indicated Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District has a moderate gold grade and significant contained metal, contributing materially to the resource base. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: 4,300

### inferred

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Yaloginda District · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Yaloginda District
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 5842
- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Inferred Mineral Resource for Yaloginda District has a moderate gold grade and significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: 5,842

### measured

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Bluebird Stockpiles · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 137
- Grade: 2.89
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Mineral Resource from Bluebird Stockpiles shows a strong gold grade with high confidence, representing readily available material. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.89

Context: 137

### indicated

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Bluebird Stockpiles · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 29
- Grade: 0.91
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Mineral Resource from Bluebird Stockpiles has a weak gold grade, contributing marginally to the overall resource. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Weak grade for gold resource

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 29

### inferred

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Bluebird Stockpiles · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Stockpiles
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 0
- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Probable Ore Reserve for Nannine shows a moderate gold grade and contributes to the overall project economics, with JORC 2012 compliance providing confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for gold reserve

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 0

### measured

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Bluebird Group UG · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 1292
- Grade: 3.11
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Measured Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG shows a strong gold grade and significant contained metal, providing a high-confidence base for the expansion plan. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Highest confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: Significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.11

Context: 1,292

### indicated

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Bluebird Group UG · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8203
- Grade: 2.93
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Indicated Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG has a strong gold grade and is highly material to the project's scale and confidence. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.93

Context: 8,203

### inferred

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Bluebird Group UG · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird Group UG
- Commodity: nickel
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 6489
- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: %

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very large Inferred Mineral Resource for Bluebird Group UG has a strong gold grade and very significant contained metal, but its lower confidence category requires further work. \(Expanded from portfolio resource summary table.\)

- Positive factor: Strong grade for gold resource

- Positive factor: Very significant contained metal

- Positive factor: JORC 2012 compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred resource category implies lower geological confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.53

Context: 6,489

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.