• Consolidated 3.9Moz @ 1.5g/t Au mineral resources through M&A
• Targeting 200koz p.a. production profile by 2029
• Advancing Laverton-Menzies and Sandstone hubs with PFS and DFS work

Brightstar Resources Ltd (BTR.ASX) presented its growth strategy at North American mining conferences, outlining its transformation over the past 12 months. Key highlights include:- Execution of value-accretive M&A, consolidating a substantial 3.9Moz @ 1.5g/t Au mineral resource base, unparalleled among ASX developers. This includes the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Ltd, which adds 0.9Moz @ 1.5g/t Au to Brightstar's Sandstone hub.- Ramp-up of current gold production to 30-40kozpa, with the successful start-up of the Fish underground mine. The Laverton-Menzies Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a compelling Stage 1 development with LOM free cash flow of $461M and NPV8 of $316M.- Advancement of the Sandstone hub, with a Pre-Feasibility Study due in early 2026 evaluating 3-5Mtpa central processing capacity. This consolidates Sandstone as a district-scale open pit development opportunity.- The company's strategic focus has now pivoted to organic growth, with plans to upgrade resources and reserves, and expand production towards a targeted 200koz p.a. profile by 2029.

Brightstar is advancing its Laverton-Menzies and Sandstone production hubs, with the Laverton-Menzies DFS delivering compelling Stage 1 economics and the Sandstone PFS due in early 2026 evaluating 3-5Mtpa central processing capacity. The company is targeting a sustained organic growth profile towards 200koz p.a. production by 2029.