Namib Minerals Reports First-Half 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Higher gold prices lifted underlying earnings, but lower production raised unit costs and full-year production guidance was reduced.
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Namib Minerals (NAMM) reported first-half 2026 revenue of $50.8 million, with higher gold prices lifting earnings despite lower production. Revenue rose 40%, adjusted EBITDA increased 76% to $19.0 million, and operating cash flow rose 61% to $9.3 million. Non-cash fair-value losses totaled $11.3 million; the reported net loss was $4.8 million.
How Mine's mill expansion is substantially complete, with commissioning expected in mid-October and approximately 36% more processing capacity. Redwing dewatering finished ahead of schedule; first gold is targeted no later than January 2027. Full-year production guidance fell to 26,500–27,000 ounces from 28,000–31,500, while expected group all-in sustaining costs rose to $2,650–$2,850 per ounce. C1 cash cost guidance remains $1,400–$1,650 per ounce. June-end cash was $1.8 million against a $42.9 million working capital deficit; subsequent financing included a $5.0 million draw and an agreement to expand another facility.
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- Moderate pointFirst-half 2026 revenue rose 40% to $50.8 million from $36.4 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointFirst-half gross profit doubled to $27.0 million; gross margin rose to 53% from 37%.
- Moderate pointFirst-half adjusted EBITDA rose 76% to $19.0 million; margin increased to 37% from 30%.
- Moderate pointFirst-half operating cash flow rose 61% to $9.3 million from $5.8 million.
- Moderate pointHow Mine expansion is substantially complete, lifting monthly processing capacity approximately 36%, from approximately 40,500 to 55,000 tonnes.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.How Mine production is expected to enter 2027 at an annualized rate above 30,000 ounces.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Redwing first gold is targeted no later than January 2027, earlier than the previous restart pathway.
- Moderate pointEcobank funding of $5.0 million was drawn in full in July 2026. 9.3% of market cap
- Moderate pointBancABC facility agreement increases available financing by $6.5 million, from $6.7 million to $13.2 million. 12% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Management cash-flow projections through June 2027 indicate positive cash flows and obligations met when due.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Second-half group all-in sustaining costs are expected materially lower as restructuring savings and additional ounces absorb fixed costs.
9 minor points
- Minor pointAverage net realized gold price after royalties rose 48% to $4,195 per ounce from $2,827.
- Minor pointFirst-half production costs fell 3% to $17.9 million, despite a 15% power-tariff increase.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.How Mine commissioning is expected mid-October, with full-rate operation expected by end-December 2026.
- Minor pointRedwing dewatering finished September 21, 2026, ahead of the fourth-quarter target.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Redwing initial restart will use internally generated cash flow; no new equity issuance is planned.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Redwing technical feasibility program is fully funded and remains on track to conclude in early Q1 2027.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Redwing resource definition and Definitive Feasibility Study work is expected to conclude in Q4 2027.
- Minor pointDebt covenants were met at June 30, 2026.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Second-half C1 cash costs are expected to improve as volumes increase.
Negative
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 production guidance fell to 26,500–27,000 ounces from 28,000–31,500 ounces.
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 group all-in sustaining cost guidance rose to $2,650–$2,850 per ounce from $2,400–$2,700.
- Major pointJune-end working capital deficit was $42.9 million, with $1.8 million cash and $63.3 million current liabilities.
- Moderate pointFirst-half net loss was $4.8 million, or 9 cents per share, after $6.1 million taxation expense.
- Moderate pointNon-cash fair-value losses totaled $11.3 million from earnout and warrant liabilities in the first half. 21% of market cap
- Moderate pointHow Mine first-half production fell to 11,373 ounces from 12,741 ounces a year earlier.
- Moderate pointFirst-half C1 cash cost rose 4% to $1,576 per ounce from $1,510.
- Moderate pointFirst-half group all-in sustaining cost rose to $3,078 per ounce from $2,462.
- Moderate pointFirst-half investing cash outflow increased to $10.7 million from $5.6 million for expansion and restart projects.
- Moderate pointEcobank facility adds debt with a 36-month term to May 2029, repaid monthly from gold sales.
- Moderate pointRedwing currently falls below production and investment thresholds required for foreign-owned operators by January 1, 2027.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Redwing initial production is targeted at reduced capacity and is not expected to contribute materially in 2026.
10 minor points
- Minor pointEarnout liability rose to $18.4 million from $9.9 million at December 31, 2025; settlement is in shares.
- Minor pointFirst-half volumes decreased 7% despite the higher realized gold price.
- Minor pointFirst-half tonnes milled declined to 233,000 from 236,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointFirst-half head grade fell to 1.7 grams per tonne from 1.9 grams per tonne.
- Minor pointFirst-half recovery declined to 88% from 89% a year earlier.
- Minor pointHow Mine first-half all-in sustaining cost rose to $2,534 per ounce from $2,265.
- Minor pointFirst-half royalties increased 70% to $3.1 million.
- Minor pointRedwing mining restart requires completion of a full geotechnical audit before mining resumes.
- Minor pointLarger Redwing development and its capital remain undecided pending the feasibility study.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 production guidance depends on mid-October commissioning and a six-to-eight-week mill ramp-up.
News Explained
Namib is bringing Redwing’s restart forward from its previously announced pathway: a three-month program is scheduled to begin in
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Key Figures
- Revenue
- $50.8 million, up 40%
- First half 2026; compared with $36.4 million in first half 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA
- $19.0 million, up 76%
- First half 2026; compared with $10.8 million in first half 2025
- Loss for the period
- $4.8 million, or 9 cents per share
- Six months ended June 30, 2026
- 2026 production guidance
- 26,500–27,000 ounces
- Revised from 28,000–31,500 ounces
- Group AISC guidance
- $2,650–$2,850 per ounce
- 2026 full-year guidance; previously $2,400–$2,700 per ounce
- C1 cash cost guidance
- $1,400–$1,650 per ounce
- 2026 full-year guidance maintained
- How Mine processing capacity
- Approximately 36% increase, from approximately 40,500 to 55,000 tonnes per month
- Expanded mill; commissioning expected in mid-October
- Working capital deficit
- $42.9 million
- At June 30, 2026
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- Revenue Up
40% and Adjusted EBITDA Up76% on Stronger Gold Price and Improved Cost Discipline - Expanded Milling Plant at How Mine Substantially Complete; Commissioning Expected Mid-October, Increasing Monthly Processing Capacity by ~
36% - Redwing Mine Dewatering Completed Ahead of Schedule; Three-Month Restart Program Commencing October with First Gold Targeted No Later Than January 2027
- Full-Year 2026 Production Guidance Revised to 26,500–27,000 Ounces; C1 Cost Guidance Maintained
- Management to Host Business Update Conference Call on October 1st at 8.30am
NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Namib Minerals ("Namib" or "the Company"), (Nasdaq: NAMM), the African mining platform capitalizing on strategic resource opportunities, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update on operational progress, the commissioning of the expanded milling plant at How Mine, and the accelerated restart of Redwing Mine.
"The first half of 2026 was a period of both progress and continued investment across Namib Minerals," said Tulani Sikwila, Chief Executive Officer. "The company delivered a step change in underlying earnings — revenue up
Financial and Operational Highlights
The first half of 2026 demonstrated a major improvement in the underlying financial performance of Namib Minerals, driven by a significantly stronger gold price environment and the cost and efficiency initiatives we implemented across the organization.
Revenue for the six months ended June 30 was
Adjusted EBITDA was
How Mine produced 11,373 ounces in the first half of 2026, compared with 12,741 ounces in the first half of 2025. Tonnes milled were 233,000 against 236,000, broadly flat. Average head grade was 1.7 grams per tonne compared with 1.9 grams per tonne. Recovery was
Production costs were
C1 cash cost was
Two non-cash items affected reported earnings. The fair value of the earnout liability increased from
How Mine — Milling Expansion
How Mine remains the operating foundation of Namib Minerals and the principal source of production for the Company's portfolio. The mine has been constrained by its mill. In the first half of 2026, the Company milled 233,000 tonnes, which is close to everything the existing plant can process. When grade falls, as it did, there is no spare capacity to make up the ounces with tonnes. The mill expansion removes that constraint. It lifts processing capacity from approximately 40,500 tonnes per month to 55,000 tonnes per month, an increase of approximately
The installation of that processing capacity is substantially complete: the mill is installed and pre-commissioning checks are underway, with commissioning expected in mid-October. That is within the second-half timeline previously communicated. Following a ramp-up period of approximately six to eight weeks, the expanded plant is expected to be running at its full rate by the end of December 2026. The additional capacity will support a meaningful increase in throughput and will allow the Company to spread its existing cost base across greater production volumes.
The guidance revision for 2026 is about timing. It is not about the capacity of the asset. Once the expanded plant is at its full rate, How Mine is capable of producing at an annualized rate of more than 30,000 ounces at grades being mined today. That is the rate at which the Company expects to enter 2027. Formal 2027 guidance, including Redwing's anticipated contribution, will be provided in the first quarter of 2027.
Redwing Mine — Restart Accelerated
In July 2026, Namib published Development Timelines and Milestones (the "Development Milestones") as a restart pathway for Redwing Mine, under which production would follow completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study. The Company is today announcing that it will bring production forward ahead of that pathway.
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has announced a policy framework requiring foreign-owned operators to be operating above prescribed production and capital investment thresholds by January 1, 2027. How Mine already operates above those thresholds. Redwing, on care and maintenance, does not. The policy sets a clear timeline, and the Company has chosen to meet it. First production at Redwing is targeted no later than January 2027, at an initial reduced capacity and at a rate above the prescribed thresholds.
Two factors make this possible. First, dewatering at Redwing was completed on September 21, 2026, ahead of the fourth-quarter target published in July, providing access to the underground workings now. Second, Redwing went onto care and maintenance with developed mining areas available for mining, underground infrastructure, and a processing plant already in place. The initial restart re-establishes mining in areas that were developed and mined before. It uses the existing plant and does not depend on the outcome of the feasibility study.
The restart program runs for three months commencing in October 2026. A full geotechnical audit of the historical mining areas will be completed before any mining resumes; initial inspections have been encouraging. The program also includes re-equipping those areas, refurbishing the existing processing plant, and mobilizing the workforce.
Stages 2 to 5 of the Development Milestones pathway are unchanged. The fully funded technical feasibility study program remains on track to conclude in early Q1 2027, with resource definition and Definitive Feasibility Study work expected to conclude in Q4 2027. Together they will define Redwing as a larger-scale operation. No decision on that larger development, or the capital for it, is being taken ahead of the study. The initial restart is an additional workstream alongside the pathway, not a replacement for it.
The initial restart will be funded from internally generated cash flow. No new equity issuance is planned. The initial restart is not expected to contribute materially to 2026 production; Redwing's contribution will be included when the Company provides 2027 guidance.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
At June 30, 2026, the Company had
Management's cash flow projections through June 2027, including sensitivities on the gold price, indicate that the Group will continue to generate positive cash flows and meet its obligations as they fall due.
Since June 30, 2026, liquidity has improved. The Company drew the
Leadership and Governance
The Company has strengthened its leadership and governance. In July 2026, Sphe Mchunu was appointed Chief Financial Officer in addition to his existing role of General Counsel. Mr. Mchunu has been closely involved with Namib and its predecessor companies since 2020 and played a central role in the Company's business combination and Nasdaq listing.
The Company also welcomed Wendy Luhabe to the Board as Lead Independent Director. Ms. Luhabe brings more than three decades of board leadership and significant experience in development finance and the deployment of capital into mining and industrial projects across Africa.
Guidance
Full-year 2026 production guidance is revised to 26,500–27,000 ounces, from the previously stated range of 28,000–31,500 ounces. The revised range assumes the expanded mill is commissioned in mid-October and ramps up over six to eight weeks. The top of the range assumes a quicker ramp and grades toward 1.9 grams per tonne; the bottom assumes a slower ramp at first-half grades. This revision reflects the timing of the mill commissioning and is not a statement about the underlying capacity of the asset.
C1 cash cost guidance is maintained at
The Company expects to provide 2027 production and cost guidance, including Redwing's anticipated contribution, in the first quarter of 2027.
Conference Call Information
Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://namibminerals.gcs-web.com/. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the event concludes.
About Namib Minerals
Namib Minerals (Nasdaq: NAMM) is an African mining platform capitalizing on strategic resource opportunities across the region. The Company's flagship producing asset is How Mine, an underground gold mine in Zimbabwe. Namib also holds Redwing Mine, an advanced-stage gold asset undergoing restart, and Mazowe Mine. Namib's strategy is to build a scalable, capital-efficient multi-asset African mining platform that creates value for its investors, employees, and communities. For more information, visit www.namibminerals.com (http://www.namibminerals.com).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements about production and cost guidance, the commissioning and ramp-up of the expanded milling plant at How Mine, the timing and scope of the restart of Redwing Mine, financing plans, and the implementation of Zimbabwe's mining policy framework. These statements reflect management's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representative of views as of any subsequent date. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. A discussion of these factors can be found in the Company's SEC filings, including the Form 20-F filed on April 2, 2026, and the Report on Form 6-K furnished today. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Mineral resource and reserve estimates are subject to uncertainty, and mineral resources may not convert to mineral reserves or ultimately result in mined gold. Investors should not assume that any mineral resources will be economically or legally mineable. Please refer to the Company's public disclosures for complete definitions and cautionary language in accordance with SEC Regulation S-K 1300.
Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures
The Company utilizes non-IFRS financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and C1 cost per ounce, to complement its IFRS reporting and provide stakeholders with a deeper understanding of our operational performance and financial health. These measures offer insights into trends and factors that IFRS metrics may not fully capture. Non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with IFRS, and non-IFRS financial measures as used by Namib Minerals may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts used by other companies. While not a substitute for IFRS results, they exclude items not indicative of our core operations, enhancing comparability across periods.
Adjusted EBITDA
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as profit for the period before finance cost, related party credit loss, taxes, changes in the fair value of earnout liability, changes in fair value of warrants, listing expenses, depreciation and amortization, impairment, interest income, financial guarantee remeasurement, transaction expense and disposal of investment.
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What were Namib Minerals' first-half 2026 financial results?
Namib Minerals reported $50.8 million revenue, $19.0 million adjusted EBITDA and a $4.8 million net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Revenue increased 40% and adjusted EBITDA increased 76% from the first half of 2025. Operating cash flow rose 61% to $9.3 million.
What is Namib Minerals' revised 2026 production and cost guidance?
Namib Minerals revised production guidance to 26,500–27,000 ounces, maintained C1 cash cost guidance at $1,400–$1,650 per ounce, and raised expected group all-in sustaining costs to $2,650–$2,850 per ounce. Previous production guidance was 28,000–31,500 ounces, and previous group all-in sustaining cost guidance was $2,400–$2,700 per ounce.
What determines the range in Namib Minerals' revised 2026 production guidance?
The upper end assumes a quicker mill ramp-up and grades toward 1.9 grams per tonne; the lower end assumes a slower ramp at first-half grades. The revised range assumes commissioning in mid-October and a ramp-up over six to eight weeks. The company attributes the revision to commissioning timing rather than underlying asset capacity.
What must happen before Namib Minerals restarts mining at Redwing?
A full geotechnical audit of historical mining areas must be completed before mining resumes. The three-month restart program begins in October 2026 and also includes re-equipping mining areas, refurbishing the existing processing plant and mobilizing the workforce. The initial restart uses previously developed areas and does not depend on the feasibility study's outcome.
Which Namib Minerals current liabilities do not require unrestricted cash settlement?
At June 30, 2026, $7.5 million of current liabilities represented the earnout's current portion, which settles in shares rather than cash. Approximately $15.9 million was ring-fenced within Redwing and Mazowe and not secured on How Mine. A further $3.6 million of excise tax was matched by an indemnification asset of the same amount.