# Westgold Resources: September 2026 Quarterly Results

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904

Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3363-tsx/wgx/213265-september-2026-quarterly-results.html

Publisher: jmn

Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T22:57:01.453Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T22:57:01.453Z

- Company: Westgold Resources

- Ticker: WGX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Western Australia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Production, Resource update, Other, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-10-20 22:57:02 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Westgold Resources reported strong Q1 FY27 results, producing 98,393 ounces of gold at an All-in Sustaining Cost \(AISC\) of A$2,912/oz. The company significantly increased its Group Ore Reserves by 41% to 4.1Moz, including a maiden 1.1Moz Ore Reserve at Fletcher, and ended the quarter with A$1,040M in cash, bullion, and liquid investments. These results position Westgold well to meet its FY27 production guidance and support its 4-5-6 growth strategy.

Reasoning: Westgold Resources reported strong Q1 FY27 production results, significant growth in group ore reserves including a maiden reserve at Fletcher, and a robust financial position with increased cash and no debt, despite a slight increase in AISC.

- Positive factor: Strong gold production of 98.4koz, maintaining guidance

- Positive factor: Significant increase in Group Ore Reserves by 41% to 4.1Moz

- Positive factor: Declaration of a 1.1Moz maiden Ore Reserve at Fletcher

- Positive factor: Strong cash generation with underlying Treasury build of $251M and total liquidity of $1,040M

- Positive factor: Increased ore stockpiles by 51% to 696kt, supporting future production

- Positive factor: Company remains debt-free and fully unhedged

- Negative factor: All-in Sustaining Costs \(AISC\) increased slightly quarter-on-quarter to $2,912/oz, though within guidance

- Negative factor: Lower contribution from third-party ore processed

Facts used in scoring: 30

## Classification and evidence

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Significant tonnage increase \(≥15%\) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: Group Ore Reserves increased by 41% to 4.1Moz, indicating significant tonnage growth.

Evidence · text

> Group Ore Reserves increased by 41% to 4.1Moz

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states a '1.1Moz maiden Ore Reserve at Fletcher'.

Evidence · text

> 1.1Moz maiden Ore Reserve at Fletcher

**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 \(Mineral Resources\) and Mr. Leigh Devlin \(Ore Reserves\) are named as Competent Persons/Qualified Persons who verified, reviewed, and approved the information.

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: The report states that Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves comply with the JORC Code.

Evidence · text

> The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is provided by Westgold technical employees and contractors under the supervision of the General Manager of Technical Services, 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 \(" NI 43-101 "\).

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The report states that Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves comply with NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is provided by Westgold technical employees and contractors under the supervision of the General Manager of Technical Services, 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 \(" NI 43-101 "\).

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Metallurgical Results (19)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-0)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Head Grade: 2.3
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The group delivered strong gold production and cash flow, although AISC increased slightly.

- Positive factor: Strong gold production of 98,393 oz

- Positive factor: Robust mine operating cashflow of A$292M

- Positive factor: Net mine cashflow of A$157M

- Negative factor: All-in Sustaining Costs \(AISC\) increased slightly quarter-on-quarter to A$2,912/oz

Evidence · table

> 98,393

Context: 1,461,188

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-1)

Murchison · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Murchison
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 91 %
- Head Grade: 2.3
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Murchison operations showed strong production and cash flow, with increased mining rates, but higher AISC.

- Positive factor: Strong gold production of 71,891 oz

- Positive factor: Increased ore mined to 970kt at 2.3g/t Au

- Positive factor: Significant mine operating cashflow of A$219M

- Negative factor: AISC increased to A$2,750/oz due to increased waste movement and maintenance

Evidence · table

> 71,891

Context: 1,048,261

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-2)

Southern Goldfields · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Southern Goldfields
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 96 %
- Head Grade: 2.1
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Southern Goldfields increased production and lowered AISC per ounce, driven by higher mining rates at Beta Hunt.

- Positive factor: Higher gold production of 26,502 oz quarter-on-quarter

- Positive factor: Higher mining rates at Beta Hunt

- Positive factor: AISC per ounce was lower at A$3,276/oz

- Negative factor: Higher total AISC due to toll treating and planned shutdown

Evidence · table

> 26,502

Context: 412,927

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-14)

Bluebird · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Head Grade: 3.3
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bluebird processing showed high head grade and recovery, contributing significantly to gold production.

- Positive factor: High head grade of 3.3 g/t Au

- Positive factor: Strong recovery of 93%

- Positive factor: Significant gold production of 19,946 oz

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: 202

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-15)

Ore Purchase · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Ore Purchase
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 97 %
- Head Grade: 2.3
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Ore Purchase Agreement provided significant gold production with excellent recovery, maximizing mill utilization.

- Positive factor: Very high recovery of 97%

- Positive factor: Provides additional ore optionality and mill feed flexibility

- Positive factor: Generates strong cash margins with no mining risk

Evidence · table

> 2.3

Context: 168

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 97% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-16)

Open Pit & Low Grade · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Open Pit & Low Grade
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 86 %
- Head Grade: 1.2
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Processing of open pit and low-grade material contributed to overall gold production.

- Positive factor: Contribution from lower grade material

Evidence · table

> 1.2

Context: 112

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-17)

Meekatharra Hub · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Meekatharra Hub
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Head Grade: 2.5
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Meekatharra Hub maintained strong processing rates and recovery, exceeding its base capacity despite minor setbacks.

- Positive factor: Strong gold production of 35,873 oz

- Positive factor: High recovery of 94%

- Positive factor: Annualized processing rate exceeded base capacity

- Negative factor: Production marginally lower due to reduced third-party OPA ounces and planned shutdowns

Evidence · table

> 2.5

Context: 482

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-18)

Big Bell · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Big Bell
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 86 %
- Head Grade: 1.8
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Big Bell processing contributed consistently to the Meekatharra Hub's production.

- Positive factor: Solid gold production of 11,597 oz

Evidence · table

> 1.8

Context: 230

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-19)

Fender · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Fender
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 85 %
- Head Grade: 2.4
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Fender processing contributed to gold production with a good head grade.

- Positive factor: Good head grade of 2.4 g/t Au

Evidence · table

> 2.4

Context: 32

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-20)

Great Fingall · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Great Fingall
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 87 %
- Head Grade: 2.7
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Great Fingall processing showed strong head grades, contributing to gold production.

- Positive factor: Strong head grade of 2.7 g/t Au

Evidence · table

> 2.7

Context: 58

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-21)

Open Pit & Low Grade · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Open Pit & Low Grade
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90 %
- Head Grade: 1.4
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Processing of open pit and low-grade material contributed to overall gold production.

- Positive factor: Contribution from lower grade material

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 22

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-22)

Cue Hub · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cue Hub
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 86 %
- Head Grade: 2
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cue Hub delivered consistent performance and increased gold production, supporting the Murchison region.

- Positive factor: Consistent performance in line with prior quarter

- Positive factor: Increased gold production of 18,958 oz

Evidence · table

> 2.0

Context: 342

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-23)

Starlight · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Starlight
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Head Grade: 2.7
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Starlight processing showed strong head grades and high recovery, contributing to gold production.

- Positive factor: Strong head grade of 2.7 g/t Au

- Positive factor: High recovery of 94%

Evidence · table

> 2.7

Context: 203

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-24)

Open Pit & Low Grade · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Open Pit & Low Grade
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95 %
- Head Grade: 0.8
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Processing of open pit and low-grade material contributed to overall gold production with high recovery.

- Positive factor: Contribution from lower grade material

- Positive factor: High recovery of 95%

Evidence · table

> 0.8

Context: 21

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 95% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### Fact 15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-25)

Fortnum Hub · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Fortnum Hub
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Head Grade: 2.5
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Fortnum Hub demonstrated consistent performance with strong head grade and recovery, expected to continue.

- Positive factor: Consistent delivery with strong head grade and recovery

- Positive factor: Significant gold production of 17,060 oz

Evidence · table

> 2.5

Context: 224

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-26)

Beta Hunt · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Beta Hunt
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 96 %
- Head Grade: 2.1
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Beta Hunt processing delivered strong gold production with excellent recovery, contributing to the Southern Goldfields.

- Positive factor: Very high recovery of 96%

- Positive factor: Significant gold production of 23,400 oz

Evidence · table

> 2.1

Context: 361

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-27)

Two Boys · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Two Boys
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Head Grade: 2.6
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Two Boys processing showed strong head grades and high recovery.

- Positive factor: Strong head grade of 2.6 g/t Au

- Positive factor: High recovery of 94%

Evidence · table

> 2.6

Context: 27

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-28)

Lake Cowan · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Lake Cowan
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95 %
- Head Grade: 1.4
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lake Cowan processing contributed a small amount of gold production with high recovery.

- Positive factor: High recovery of 95%

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 95% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### Fact 19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-resources-september-2026-quarterly-results--df4051c3-325b-4b69-b983-d3cac609b904#fact-metallurgical-facts-29)

Open Pit & Low Grade · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Open Pit & Low Grade
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_wa
- Reported Region: Western Australia
- Ticker: WGX

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Head Grade: 1.3
- Head Grade Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Processing of open pit and low-grade material contributed to overall gold production with high recovery.

- Positive factor: Contribution from lower grade material

- Positive factor: High recovery of 94%

Evidence · table

> 1.3

Context: 24

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