GMD.ASX: Genesis & Vault agree to merge, creating a new gold major

Genesis & Vault agree to merge, creating a new gold major

Stock	Genesis Minerals Ltd (GMD.ASX)
Release Time	14 Jul 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Price Sensitive	Yes

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Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals Announce Merger

Key Points

Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals agree to merge creating a new gold major
Vault shareholders to receive 0.7629 new Genesis shares plus A$0.475 in cash per share
Estimated synergies of ~A$2.0 billion over ten years
Merged Group to be the leading producer in the Leonora-Laverton district
Vault Board unanimously recommends the Scheme

Full Summary

Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD) and Vault Minerals Limited (ASX: VAU) have agreed to merge through a Vault scheme of arrangement, creating a new Australian gold major. Vault shareholders will receive 0.7629 new Genesis shares plus A$0.475 in cash for each Vault share, implying total consideration of A$5.2741 per Vault share. The merger is expected to deliver significant benefits, including a pro-forma annual gold production of ~600-700koz, 33.6Moz in pro-forma Mineral Resources, and A$611 million in pro-forma net cash. The Vault Board unanimously recommends the Scheme, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approvals.

Guidance

Pro-forma annual gold production of ~600-700koz, 33.6Moz in Mineral Resources, A$611 million in net cash

Outlook

The merger is expected to create a highly attractive, globally significant gold company with substantial synergies and operational flexibilities.