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Greatland Resources Profits Soar Following Telfer Mine Acquisition

Australian miner Greatland Resources reported a surge in first-half net profit to A$342.9 million, driven by the strategic integration of the Telfer gold and copper mine. The result marks a nearly tenfold increase from the previous year, reflecting the company's rapid transition into a major producer following its heavy-weight acquisition from Newmont.

Greatland Resources Profits Soar Following Telfer Mine Acquisition

The company’s financial performance for the six months through December highlights the transformative impact of its recent expansion. Revenue skyrocketed to A$977.3 million, a massive jump from the A$16.6 million recorded during the same period last year. This growth is primarily attributed to the first full reporting cycle since Greatland finalized its purchase of the Telfer operations on December 4, 2024.

Operational Scale and Earnings

Underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached A$566.3 million, up from A$10.8 million in the prior year. The company’s bottom line benefited from the inclusion of the Telfer mine and a 70% interest in the Havieron gold-copper project. Despite the record earnings, Greatland directors did not declare an interim dividend, signaling a focus on consolidating its new operational footprint and managing capital.

The deal to acquire these assets from Newmont was valued at up to US$475 million. The acquisition has effectively shifted Greatland's status from a developer to a top-tier producer in the Australian mining landscape. The reported net profit, equivalent to US$242.9 million, underscores the immediate accretive value of the Telfer transaction and its role in the company's long-term growth strategy.

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