• Group gold production of 336,540 ounces with gold sales of 334,904 ounces.
• Group underlying EBITDA of $953.3 million, up 54% on pcp.
• Underlying net profit before tax of $619.1 million, up 121% on pcp.

Vault Minerals Limited (ASX: VAU) announced its financial results for FY26, highlighting a strong performance with gold production of 336,540 ounces and gold sales of 334,904 ounces. The company reported an underlying EBITDA of $953.3 million, a 54% increase on the previous comparable period (pcp). Underlying net profit before tax was $619.1 million, up 121% on pcp. The statutory net profit after tax was $278.4 million, which includes the early settlement of all outstanding gold hedges. The company generated $487.8 million in free cash flow and maintained a robust balance sheet with cash and bullion of $841.6 million and no debt. Vault also returned $126.8 million to shareholders through share buybacks and a maiden interim dividend. The company remains on track with its strategic initiatives, including the King of the Hills processing plant upgrade and the merger with Genesis Minerals Limited, expected to complete in November 2026.

FY27 standalone guidance: 355,000 to 375,000 ounces at AISC of A$3,150 to A$3,350 per ounce.

Vault Minerals expects further growth with production reaching 380,000 to 400,000 ounces in FY28, following the merger with Genesis Minerals.