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JUBILEE METALS GROUP PLC - Operational and Production Update 9m FY2026

Jubilee Metals Group PLC
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What this filing means

Jubilee Metals reported a 28.7% increase in 9-month saleable copper production to 2,177 tonnes, but placed its FY2026 guidance under review due to commissioning delays.

Jubilee Metals produced much more copper than last year, but ran into some delays getting new equipment fully up to speed. Because of this, they are currently unsure exactly how much they will produce for the full year.

Bull case

  • Total saleable copper production for the 9-month period rose by 28.7% to 2,177 tonnes, reflecting solid operational momentum.
  • The Roan concentrate facility achieved a 112.7% increase in copper production to 1,999 tonnes.
  • Sable Refinery increased copper cathode production to 957 tonnes, up from 751 tonnes in the comparative period.
  • The company recorded a Lost Time Frequency Injury Rate (LTFIR) of 0.00 for the period, improving from 1.40 in FY2025.
  • Molefe Mine operations are expanding, with 250,162 tonnes of ore mined during the period to support future ramp-ups.

Bear case

  • Copper production guidance for FY2026 is under review due to commissioning setbacks at the Roan facility and mine development delays.
  • The expanded Roan concentrate facility is currently operating at only 75% of its targeted production rate.
  • The publication of the independent JORC-compliant resource report is delayed until Q4 CY2026, subject to assay result timelines.
  • The stock is trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting the market is pricing in execution risks.
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AI-generated summary by SENS-AI, based on the original JSE SENS filing.

SENS-AI conclusion

Jubilee Metals delivered its 9m FY2026 operational update, reporting a 28.7% increase in total saleable copper production to 2,177 tonnes alongside an expanding pit development at Molefe Mine. While production volumes show strong double-digit growth across both the Roan and Sable facilities, the suspension of FY2026 guidance due to commissioning delays introduces near-term execution risk. This update does not provide finalized production targets or verified JORC-compliant resource data, which remain pending for later in the year. Investor Takeaway: Solid historical volume growth is overshadowed by the suspension of full-year guidance, leaving the near-term thesis hinged on the successful resolution of plant commissioning delays.

Operational update highlights strong historical volume growth but suspends future guidance. Await clarification on steady-state commissioning before building fresh conviction.

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Neutral

Key drivers

  • Total saleable copper production for the 9-month period rose by 28.7% to 2,177 tonnes, reflecting solid operational momentum.
  • The Roan concentrate facility achieved a 112.7% increase in copper production to 1,999 tonnes.
  • Sable Refinery increased copper cathode production to 957 tonnes, up from 751 tonnes in the comparative period.

Key risks

  • Copper production guidance for FY2026 is under review due to commissioning setbacks at the Roan facility and mine development delays.
  • The expanded Roan concentrate facility is currently operating at only 75% of its targeted production rate.
  • The publication of the independent JORC-compliant resource report is delayed until Q4 CY2026, subject to assay result timelines.

What would change the view

  • Guidance and cash-flow quality both improve materially from current baseline.
  • Subsequent filings remove current uncertainty and confirm durable execution.
  • Market structure/positioning shifts enough to support a directional thesis.

Evidence from the filing

  • Total saleable copper production for the 9-month period rose by 28.7% to 2,177 tonnes, reflecting solid operational momentum.

    “Total saleable Cu production for the period increased by 28.7% to 2 177t (9m FY2025: 1 691t)”

  • The Roan concentrate facility achieved a 112.7% increase in copper production to 1,999 tonnes.

    “Roan production increased to 1 999t of copper ('Cu') units for the period, a 112.7% increase from the comparative period a year earlier”

  • Sable Refinery increased copper cathode production to 957 tonnes, up from 751 tonnes in the comparative period.

    “Sable Refinery production totalled 957t of Cu cathodes for the period (9m FY2025: 751t)”

  • Molefe Mine operations are expanding, with 250,162 tonnes of ore mined during the period to support future ramp-ups.

    “Upon completion of the pit integration and development programme, the mine is expected to ramp-up from approximately 12 000t per quarter to in excess of 30 000t per quarter of Cu reef ore.”

  • Copper production guidance for FY2026 is under review due to commissioning setbacks at the Roan facility and mine development delays.

    “Copper production guidance for FY2026 is under review based mainly on: o The updated Molefe Mine plan... and o The short delay in the commissioning and ramp-up of the expanded concentrate dewatering circuit at Roan”

  • The expanded Roan concentrate facility is currently operating at only 75% of its targeted production rate.

    “The circuit is currently operating at approximately 75% of the targeted production rate of 110-120tpm of contained Cu”

  • The publication of the independent JORC-compliant resource report is delayed until Q4 CY2026, subject to assay result timelines.

    “The competent person's report is currently expected by Q4 CY2026, subject to the timely receipt of assay results.”

  • The stock is trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting the market is pricing in execution risks.

    “50-Day MA: R0.78 (BELOW) 200-Day MA: R0.77 (BELOW)”

  • The company recorded a Lost Time Frequency Injury Rate (LTFIR) of 0.00 for the period, improving from 1.40 in FY2025.

    “Highlights • Lost Time Frequency Injury Rate (LTFIR) of 0.00 for the period (FY2025: 1.40) • Total saleable Cu production for the period increased by 28.7% to 2 177t (9m FY2025: 1 691t) * o Roan production increased to 1 999t of copper ('Cu') units for the period, a 112.7% increase from the comparative period a year earlier - Roan produced 779t Cu units in oxide concentrate fines for the period (production of Cu units in oxide concentrate fines only commenced in August 2025) o Sable Refinery production totalled 957t of Cu cathodes for the period (9m FY2025: 751t) • Commissioning of the expanded Roan Cu concentrate facility is near completion with the ramp- up of dewatered fine Cu concentrate production underway during May 2026.”
Category
Operational Update
Event posture
No Edge
Published
May 6, 2026

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