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Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP)

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Announcement
Release
29 Sep 2026 8:11AM
Price at Release
$5.010
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Summary
Develop Global Limited (ASX: DVP) announced its FY27 guidance, highlighting expected strong growth in cashflow from a full year of steady-state production at the Woodlawn copper-zinc mine in NSW, the commencement of lithium DSO production and sales from Pioneer Dome in WA in the December 2026 quarter, and major construction progress at the Yitirrti copper-silver-zinc project in WA ahead of targeted first concentrate production in the June 2028 quarter; FY27 guidance includes Woodlawn ore processing of 775kt to 875kt at 2.7% CuEq for 21.0kt to 23.5kt contained CuEq metal, Pioneer Dome ore mining of 650kt to 750kt at 1.2% Li2O for 7.8kt to 9.0kt contained lithium metal with 70% to 85% DSO converter recoveries, group underlying operating costs of A$268 million to A$297 million plus corporate and G&A of A$23 million to A$25 million, group growth capital of A$411 million to A$458 million led by Yitirrti’s A$367 million to A$406 million build-out, sustaining capital of A$30 million to A$35 million, exploration spend of A$11 million to A$13 million focused on Project DM15 and broader regional strategy, and Develop Mining Services revenue of A$100 million to A$110 million from existing underground mining contracts, with management stating these three assets provide a platform for rapid growth in production and cashflow through FY27 and beyond.
Key Points
  • Develop Global Limited released its first annual FY27 guidance covering production, operating costs and capital expenditure.
  • Woodlawn is expected to process 775kt to 875kt of ore at 2.7% CuEq, producing 21.0kt to 23.5kt of contained copper equivalent metal in FY27.
  • Pioneer Dome is expected to mine 650kt to 750kt of ore at 1.2% Li2O, containing 7.8kt to 9.0kt of lithium metal, with first DSO sales and cashflow in the December 2026 quarter.
  • Yitirrti will remain in construction throughout FY27, with first concentrate production still targeted for the June 2028 quarter.
  • Group FY27 growth capital expenditure is budgeted at A$411 million to A$458 million, mainly for Yitirrti and Pioneer Dome development.
  • Group sustaining capital expenditure is budgeted at A$30 million to A$35 million.
  • Group exploration expenditure is budgeted at A$11 million to A$13 million, including Project DM15 work to support mine life extension.
  • Develop Mining Services forecasts FY27 revenue of A$100 million to A$110 million from contracts including Core Lithium’s BP33 and OceanaGold’s Waihi mine.
  • Woodlawn underlying operating cost guidance is A$180 million to A$200 million, while Pioneer Dome underlying operating cost guidance is A$88 million to A$97 million.
  • Management said the combined contribution from Woodlawn, Pioneer Dome and mining services is expected to create a strong cashflow platform by the end of FY27.
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