Javelin Minerals Limited Overview
Javelin Minerals is a Perth-based gold explorer and aspiring near-term producer with about 237,000 ounces of JORC (2012) gold resources across two brownfields projects near Kalgoorlie. Eureka, 54 km north-northwest of Kalgoorlie, holds 110,687 oz at 1.69 g/t. Coogee, 55 km southeast of Kalgoorlie on Lake Lefroy, holds 126,685 oz at 1.08 g/t plus a 4,122 t copper domain. Both sit on granted mining leases.
The company has transformed since February 2024 under Executive Chairman Brett Mitchell. It moved from a scattered, multi-commodity portfolio inherited from its Victory Mines era (Kimberley copper, NSW scandium/cobalt) to a focused WA Goldfields gold strategy. The pillars are a contractor-funded mining model at Eureka (MEGA Resources, A$25M), exploration of deep gold-copper intrusive targets at Coogee, and a large greenfields land package in the Central Yilgarn.
The company is pre-revenue and equity-funded, and is now the subject of a recommended scrip takeover by First Au. That deal would consolidate it into a roughly 350,600 oz Eastern Goldfields platform.
What the company does
Javelin Minerals is a mineral exploration and development company. Its principal activities are "new project acquisition and exploration activities," per the FY2025 Annual Report Directors' Report, which noted no significant change in the nature of activities during the year.
The business acquires mineral tenure in proven Western Australian goldfields districts and defines JORC-compliant Mineral Resources through drilling. It then seeks to monetise those resources through either:
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contract mining and third-party processing (the Eureka model), or
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sale or merger of the asset or company (the FirstAU transaction).
Business and revenue model
| Revenue stream | Status (FY2026) | Notes |
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| Product sales (gold doré / ore) | Nil to date | Eureka is permitted (MDCP approved 31 August 2026). Revenue depends on an ore purchase / toll-treatment agreement with a third-party mill. Javelin will take a 50% profit share from the Eureka pit plan and 70% from additional deposits brought into the MEGA arrangement. |
| Profit-share prepayments | Contracted, not yet triggered | MEGA will pay Javelin A$250,000 per month as an advance against its 50% profit share once Eureka ore processing begins and first-parcel third-party costs are paid (FY2025 AR, Subsequent Events). |
| Services / subscription / licensing | — | Not applicable |
| Interest and other income | Small | FY2025: interest A$62,253, other income A$40,010, profit on sale of exploration assets A$36,364 (FY2025 AR income statement) |
| Asset divestment proceeds | Episodic | FY2025: A$76,374 cash proceeds from disposal of tenements (FY2025 AR cash flow) |
Independent characterisation. Javelin is a pure exploration-stage junior that has deliberately chosen a capital-light, royalty-like production path. It does not build a mill or fund pre-strip. Instead it trades 50% of Eureka pit profits in exchange for a contractor (MEGA Resources) funding up to A$25M of development and working capital, mining, hauling and arranging processing.
This structure is distinctive for a company of roughly A$25M market capitalisation:
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It removes financing risk from the Eureka production plan.
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It caps Javelin's upside on the initial pit.
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It makes Javelin's near-term cash flow contingent on third-party mill access in a Kalgoorlie market where toll-treatment capacity is described as tight (Livewire, September 2026).
Value chain position
Javelin sits at the upstream exploration/early development end of the gold value chain:
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It owns tenure and resource knowledge.
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It outsources drilling (Topdrill Pty Ltd under drill-for-equity arrangements; Saltbush Contracting), resource estimation (Odessa Resources Pty Ltd), geophysics (Core Geophysics), technical advisory (OmniGeoX, led by Peter Langworthy), pit optimisation (Minecomp Pty Ltd) and mining (MEGA Resources).
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Processing will be done by a third-party mill.
Customer types and end-markets
There are no customers yet. Eventual "customers" will be:
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third-party mill operators in the Kalgoorlie district, under an ore purchase agreement; and
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indirectly, the global gold market (A$ gold above A$5,100–5,500/oz cited by management in 2025).
Copper at Coogee is an exploration-stage optionality on the copper market.
Company's own description (paraphrased from FY2025 Annual Report)
The Executive Chairman's letter described FY2025 as transformational. He framed the MEGA right-to-mine agreement as the foundation for first production and material cash flow, with production then targeted from the June quarter of 2026. He emphasised that MEGA would provide all of the A$25M working capital required, so Javelin would not need to fund the production plan.
The letter set out a twin-track strategy:
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near-term cash flow from Eureka; and
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high-impact exploration at Eureka (north of the pit and down-plunge) and at Coogee.
It also flagged that the board was assessing several potential asset transactions.
Strategy
Stated strategy (themes from FY2025 AR and 2025–2026 releases)
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Near-term production and cash flow from Eureka through a fully funded contractor model (MEGA), monetising the Indicated resource in a record A$ gold price environment.
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Exploration-led resource growth at Eureka (north of the pit, down-plunge to the north-west) and Coogee (high-grade shoots, deep intrusive gold-copper targets).
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Portfolio focus. Divest non-core legacy assets (Bonaparte, Husky/Malamute) and concentrate on WA gold.
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Inorganic growth. Assess asset transactions consistent with timely value creation. This led to the Central Yilgarn acquisition and, ultimately, the FirstAU merger.
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Capital structure efficiency. The 1:31 consolidation and unmarketable parcel buyback reduce administration costs and improve market appeal.
Strategic initiatives, last 24 months (October 2024 – October 2026)
| Date | Initiative | Type | Detail / target |
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| Oct–Dec 2024 | Eureka acquisition | Platform acquisition | A$1.5M cash, 500M shares, A$1M deferred; added 112,000 oz |
| Oct 2024 | Husky/Malamute option to Rimfire | Divestment | Monetise non-core NSW scandium/cobalt ground |
| FY2025 | Bonaparte sale | Divestment | Exit Kimberley base metals |
| Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 | Maiden drill programs at Coogee and Eureka | Exploration | Drill-for-equity with Topdrill conserves cash |
| Jul–Aug 2025 | Eureka MRE and pit optimisation | Development | Indicated resource up 27%; recoverable ounces up 15% to about 39,000 oz at 1.98 g/t |
| Sep 2025 | MEGA Right to Mine Agreement | Funding partnership | Up to A$25M; 50:50 / 70:30 profit share; A$250k/month prepayment |
| Sep 2025 | A$4.5M placement and 1:31 consolidation | Capital management | Pro forma cash about A$5.0M |
| Sep 2025 | Hiring Mark Cossom | Capability | In-house technical leadership |
| Dec 2025 | MDCP lodged | Permitting | Mining targeted Q2 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Central Yilgarn acquisition | Greenfields expansion | About 690 km²; A$585k in shares upfront |
| Mar 2026 | Expanded ML M24/1022 granted | Tenure | Extends the Eureka mining footprint |
| Jun 2026 | Geraghty strategic placement | Strategic investor | A$1.5M at a premium; regarded as a consolidation catalyst |
| Jul 2026 | Coogee tenure options (+63 km²) and EIS grant | Exploration | Government co-funding for deep diamond holes |
| Aug 2026 | MDCP approval | Permitting | Eureka shovel-ready |
| Sep 2026 | Coogee deep diamond drilling | Exploration | Two holes of 800–1,000m testing intrusive gold-copper sources |
| Sep 2026 | FirstAU merger (TID) | Corporate consolidation | Combined about 350,600 oz platform |
Medium-term targets and guidance
Production timing: Management originally guided first production for early in the June quarter of 2026 and material cash flow from Q3 2026 (FY2025 AR chair letter; December 2025 MDCP release). As of October 2026 this has slipped: the MDCP was only approved on 31 August 2026 and a mill or ore purchase agreement is still being negotiated.
Resource ambition: The Class F performance rights embed a 350,000 oz group resource target. The FirstAU merger would achieve about 350,600 oz on a combined basis.
Financial targets: No formal revenue, cost or production guidance has been published beyond the roughly 39,000 recoverable ounce Eureka pit plan.
ESG / sustainability: No published commitments.
Cost programs: Consolidation and unmarketable parcel buyback to reduce registry and administration costs. Drill-for-equity arrangements to conserve cash.
Products & Services
Javelin has no commercial products. Its "portfolio" is its mineral projects, which are catalogued below project by project.
Eureka Gold Project (flagship near-term production asset)
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Location | 54 km north-northwest of Kalgoorlie, about 20 km north-northwest of the Paddington gold mine, Eastern Goldfields, WA |
| Tenure | Granted mining lease M24/189 (bulk of resource); expanded ML M24/1022 granted March 2026 |
| History | Mined in the early 1990s; tribute mining in 2018. About 32,000 oz produced historically at recoveries above 90% (Resources Rising Stars). |
| Geology | Steeply dipping (~75° east), north-striking sheared zones. Mineralisation traced at least 180m below the pit and open to the north and at depth. Strike of at least 600m confirmed by April 2025 drilling. |
| MRE (July 2025, Odessa Resources, 0.5 g/t cut-off) | Indicated 1,359,500 t @ 1.80 g/t = 78,677 oz. Inferred 682,088 t @ 1.46 g/t = 32,010 oz. Total 2,041,588 t @ 1.69 g/t = 110,687 oz. |
| MRE by weathering | Oxide 15,774 oz @ 1.73 g/t; Transition 17,812 oz @ 1.64 g/t; Fresh 77,101 oz @ 1.69 g/t |
| Prior MRE (TNT Mines, June 2021) | 2.45Mt @ 1.42 g/t = 112,000 oz (62,000 oz Indicated) |
| Mine plan | Pit optimisation (Minecomp, August 2025): about 39,000 recoverable oz from about 698,887 t @ 1.98 g/t, based on Indicated resources |
| Commercial model | MEGA Resources right-to-mine: MEGA funds up to A$25M, mines, hauls to a third-party mill and provides geological and engineering services. Profits split 50:50 on the pit plan and 70:30 in Javelin's favour on additional deposits. A$250k/month prepayment to Javelin once processing starts. |
| Permitting | MDCP approved 31 August 2026 (final permit) |
| Production timing | Originally targeted for Q2 2026 (first ore) and Q3 2026 (cash flow). As of October 2026, processing awaits an ore purchase / toll agreement with a nearby mill. |
| Key drill hits | Historical: ERC39 4m @ 135 g/t from 53m; WRRC0135 3m @ 48.7 g/t from 129m; WRRC106 4m @ 32.6 g/t. Javelin (Apr 2025): JVRC001 26m @ 1.36 g/t; JVRC003 23m @ 1.20 g/t; JVRC006 5m @ 4.01 g/t; JVRC010 2m @ 7.37 g/t. 2026: deep RC EKRC009 intersected quartz veining with polymetallic sulphides at 400–420m; EKRC011/012 pre-collared for diamond tails. |
| Contingent consideration | A$1.0M in shares (or cash in certain circumstances) to Delta Lithium on the earlier of mining recommencement or an MRE of at least 200,000 oz at 0.5 g/t |
Coogee Gold-Copper Project
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Location | About 55 km southeast of Kalgoorlie and about 20 km northeast of Kambalda, on the northeastern shore of Lake Lefroy. Near Gold Fields' St Ives, Vault Minerals' Mt Monger and Westgold's Beta Hunt. |
| Tenure | Granted ML M26/477, surrounded by five exploration licences (including E26/177) and four exploration licence applications. In July 2026, options were secured over two further tenements adding about 63 km². |
| History | Mined as an open pit to about 70m by Ramelius Resources until 2013: 147,400 t @ 4.7 g/t for about 20,400 oz recovered |
| Geology | Skarn-like alteration (garnet, actinolite, phlogopite, epidote, magnetite). Gold-copper shoots hosted in metamorphosed magnetite-carbonate-hematite and epidote-altered dacite with chalcopyrite and pyrite. |
| MRE (July 2024, Odessa, 0.5 g/t Au) | Indicated 963,242 t for 40,562 oz; Inferred 2,691,589 t for 86,122 oz. Total 3,654,831 t @ 1.08 g/t = 126,685 oz |
| MRE by zone | Northern (Coogee North) 2.96Mt @ 1.01 g/t = 96,036 oz; Central (under pit) 357,759 t @ 1.29 g/t = 14,841 oz; Southern 339,988 t @ 1.45 g/t = 15,808 oz |
| Copper MRE (Inferred, >2,000 ppm Cu) | 1,017,606 t @ 4,103 ppm (0.41%) Cu = 4,122 t Cu (also reported as 4,133 t in some releases) |
| Resource growth | About 10,600 oz (2020) to about 49,000 oz (2022) to 126,685 oz (2024), roughly +158% versus 2022 as depth extended to 75mRL (225m below surface) |
| Key drill hits (Nov–Dec 2024) | CORC163 5m @ 14.22 g/t Au (incl. 1m @ 65 g/t) and 4m @ 1.91% Cu; CORC171 7m @ 6.42 g/t Au and 2.54% Cu (incl. 1m @ 8.53% Cu); CORC170 10m @ 4.55 g/t (incl. 1m @ 38.1 g/t); CORC166 7m @ 2.60 g/t |
| Targets | CG-04 (deep "bullseye" magnetic anomaly, about 300m–1km depth); CG-05 lake infill; CG-06 and CG-07 (1.8km and 3km magnetic trends); CG-08 (syenite-related aureole); Coogee North deep magnetic anomaly about 700m below surface |
| 2026 activity | Two deep diamond holes (about 800m Coogee North; about 1,000m Coogee West) co-funded by WA Exploration Incentive Scheme, started 2 September 2026. Coogee North hole completed (assays pending, 2 October 2026). RC and aircore programs planned for H2 2026. |
Central Yilgarn Gold Project
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Immediately southeast of Sandstone, central Yilgarn Craton, WA. Between Brightstar Resources' Sandstone hub (north) and Dreadnought Resources' Illaara project (south). |
| Area | About 690 km², over 120 km of strike across the Panhandle, Illaara and Mt Cook/Maynard Hills greenstone belts |
| Tenements | E29/1305 (Bulga, 156.3 km², pending); E29/1306 (CY Exploration, 111.2 km², pending; priority, about 30 km of greenstone strike north of Illaara); E57/1460 (211.7 km², live); E57/1461 (210.7 km², live) |
| Consideration | A$585k upfront in JAV shares, plus milestone-based vendor performance rights (six rights, A$700k combined face value, issued 18 August 2026) |
| Status | Greenfields. Airborne magnetics and soil sampling planned ahead of drill targeting. |
Non-core / legacy assets
| Asset | Status |
|---|---|
| Bonaparte Cu-Ag-Pb-Zn (Kimberley, WA, about 70 km north of Kununurra; Redbank copper trend; about 30 km west of Sorby Hills) | Board resolved to sell in FY2025 |
| Husky/Malamute EL8666 (central NSW; scandium analogue to Rimfire's Melrose/Murga North) | Exclusive buy-option granted to Rimfire Pacific Mining (October 2024) |
| Clara Hills (Kimberley Cu-Ni) | Legacy Victory-era asset; current status not disclosed (presumed relinquished) |
| Copper Mountain (Newman), Galah Well and Peperill Hill (Goldfields) | Legacy assets listed in aggregator profiles; FY2024–FY2025 impairments of A$2.88M and A$0.64M relate to surrendered tenements. Current status not individually disclosed. |
Note: Market Index and LinkedIn still describe a portfolio of copper, base metals, REE, uranium, gold and PGE prospects. This reflects the pre-2024 portfolio and is no longer accurate.
Financial Narrative
Data hierarchy.
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FY2021–FY2025 are taken from the FY2025 Annual Report (audited, including its five-year summary table) and the FY2022/FY2023 reports, supplemented where needed by MarketScreener and Investing.com.
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FY2026 is taken from aggregators (MarketScreener, Stockopedia, ADVFN, Yahoo) because the FY2026 Annual Report was not directly reviewed. Treat FY2026 as provisional.
Income statement
Notes: - FY2026 EBITDA (MarketScreener) uses a different definition from the company's. The company equates EBITDA with the loss after tax in FY2022–FY2024.
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The FY2026 gain on sale of assets was A$125k (MarketScreener).
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FY2026 EPS of -1.08c is an analyst calculation: A$2.69M divided by 248M weighted shares (MarketScreener). It is on a post-1:31-consolidation basis.
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FY2022–FY2025 EPS are as reported on the pre-consolidation share count and are not comparable across years because of the 10:1 consolidation (FY2024) and the 1:31 consolidation (FY2026).
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The FY2024 impairment and write-off line combines A$2,877,940 impairment and A$128,891 expensed exploration.
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FY2021 net loss was A$639,979 and FY2020 was A$471,210 (ADVFN). FY2019 was A$13,090,902 (FY2019 AR).
Margin and growth metrics
Margins are not meaningful because there is no operating revenue (Stockopedia shows an operating margin of about -2,859% on interest-type income). A revenue CAGR is likewise not meaningful.
Commentary. The loss profile is driven by three things:
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Impairments of legacy tenure. A$2.88M in FY2024 created the peak loss; A$0.64M followed in FY2025 as the Victory-era portfolio was surrendered.
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Corporate cost escalation under the new board. Administration plus corporate costs rose from A$0.79M (FY2024) to A$1.47M (FY2025), with consulting fees up from A$153k to A$481k and promotion from A$69k to A$151k.
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Non-cash share-based payments of A$616k in FY2025, mostly director performance rights.
Underlying cash burn is materially lower than the accounting loss. FY2025 operating cash outflow was A$1.30M against a A$2.59M loss. The FY2026 loss of about A$2.69M is broadly flat, consistent with a larger exploration program being mostly capitalised.
Balance sheet
Notes: - FY2022 and FY2023 total liabilities are derived (total assets less equity), as is FY2023 working capital.
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The FY2026 E&E figure is MarketScreener's "net PP&E" line, which bundles capitalised exploration.
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Stockanalysis reports tangible book value of A$13.85M and working capital of A$3.75M at 31 December 2025 (half-year).
Cash flow
Sources conflict on FY2022 operating cash flow: Investing.com shows -A$0.84M while MarketScreener shows -A$3.39M. The lower figure is used, consistent with the small FY2022 loss. FY2026 operating cash flow and net change in cash are from MarketScreener. The unmarketable parcel buyback proposed in September 2025 is a small-holding facility, not a capital-return buyback.
Ratios (analyst-calculated from the tables above)
Notes: FY2026 ROIC (-30.7%) is from HALO. The FY2026 current ratio uses HALO's quick ratio of 3.90 as a proxy. Stockopedia trailing figures are ROE -15.66% and return on capital -13.66% (trailing, mid-2026). Net debt/EBITDA and interest coverage are not meaningful (net cash, no interest expense). The cash conversion cycle is not applicable (no inventory or receivables cycle).
Capital structure evolution
Dilution commentary. Equity has been the sole funding source. Shares outstanding grew about 80.6% in the 12 months to mid-2026 (Simply Wall St). The Geraghty placement (18.75M shares), Central Yilgarn vendor shares, drill-for-equity issues (Topdrill) and option exercises took the register from about 260M to about 289M during calendar 2026.
Pre-consolidation dilution was extreme: 9.45bn shares in July 2023, followed by issues of more than 3.6bn shares in FY2025 alone, at prices of A$0.001–0.003. This is a classic distressed-junior recapitalisation, now rationalised by the 1:31 consolidation.
Instruments outstanding at the FY2025 report date (pre-consolidation):
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2,797,846,768 JAVOA listed options at A$0.002, expiring 31 December 2028;
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750,000,000 unlisted options at A$0.004, expiring 6 December 2026;
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141,800,007 unlisted options at A$0.01, expiring 31 December 2028;
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470–570M performance rights.
Post-1:31, these are roughly 90.3M listed options, 28.8M unlisted options and 15.2M performance rights (AR pro forma).
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Results by Segment and Revenue by Segment (%)
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Segment income incl. interest (AUD K) | 10.9 | 20.3 | 6.7 | 138.6 | 59.3 |
Segment loss before tax (AUD K) | -976.6 | -660.1 | -3,792.5 | -2,592.5 | -2,690 |
Contribution to group total income (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Project Portfolio
| Project | Holding entity | Ownership | Stage | Resource | Carrying value / cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eureka Gold Project | Warriedar Mining Pty Ltd (acquired from Delta Lithium) | 100% (MEGA holds 50% profit share on pit plan) | Permitted for mining (MDCP approved Aug 2026) | 2.04Mt @ 1.69 g/t = 110,687 oz (Indicated 78,678 oz) | Acquisition cost A$3,807,041 (FY2025 AR Note 8) |
Coogee Gold-Copper Project | Javelin / subsidiary (not specified) | 100% | Advanced exploration on granted ML M26/477 | 3.65Mt @ 1.08 g/t = 126,685 oz; plus 1.02Mt @ 0.41% Cu = 4,122 t Cu | Included in E&E pool; not separately disclosed |
Central Yilgarn Gold Project | CY Exploration Pty Ltd; Bulga Minerals Pty Ltd | 100% (vendor performance rights outstanding) | Greenfields | — | Upfront A$585k in shares plus milestone rights (A$700k face value) |
Bonaparte (Kimberley) | Legacy | Being sold (board resolution FY2025) | Non-core | None (historical Cu-Ag intercepts) | Impaired / disposed |
Husky/Malamute EL8666 (NSW) | Cobalt Processing Pty Ltd (subsidiary) | 100%, subject to Rimfire buy-option (Oct 2024) | Non-core | — | Optioned |
Group Entities
| Entity | Role |
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Javelin Minerals Limited | ASX-listed parent |
Warriedar Mining Pty Ltd | Holds Eureka (acquired December 2024) |
Cobalt Processing Pty Ltd (also referred to as Cobalt Prospecting Pty Ltd in FY2019 AR) | Holds legacy NSW tenure (EL8666) |
CY Exploration Pty Ltd | Central Yilgarn (E29/1306) |
Bulga Minerals Pty Ltd | Central Yilgarn (E29/1305, E57/1460, E57/1461) |
Income Statement and Per-Share Data
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total income incl. interest (AUD K) | 10.9 | 20.3 | 6.7 | 138.6 | 59.3 |
Gross profit (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Administration expenses (AUD K) | — | — | 427.1 | 708.8 | — |
Corporate expenses (AUD K) | — | — | 365.2 | 761.9 | — |
Share-based payments (AUD K) | — | — | 0 | 616.1 | — |
Exploration impairment and write-off (AUD K) | — | — | 3,006.8 | 644.3 | — |
Operating income (AUD K) | -988 | -680 | -3,800 | -2,650 | -2,900 |
EBITDA, company-defined (AUD K) | -976.6 | -660.1 | -3,792.5 | -2,490.5 | -1,750 |
Pre-tax income (AUD K) | -976.6 | -660.1 | -3,792.5 | -2,592.5 | -2,690 |
Net income (AUD K) | -976.6 | -660.1 | -3,792.5 | -2,592.5 | -2,690 |
Basic and diluted EPS, as reported (A$ cents) | -0.13 | -0.07 | -0.25 | -0.05 | -1.08 |
Dividends per share (A$ cents) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Margin Analysis (%)
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
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Net loss YoY change (%) | 52.6 | -32.4 | 474.5 | -31.6 | 3.8 |
Balance Sheet
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash and equivalents (AUD K) | 2,580 | 444.9 | 663.7 | 1,260.0 | 3,920 |
Total current assets (AUD K) | 2,710 | 608 | 741.5 | 1,390.5 | 4,210 |
Capitalised exploration and evaluation (AUD K) | 6,370 | 7,874.6 | 5,868.2 | 10,360.9 | 12,140 |
Total assets (AUD K) | 9,080 | 8,480 | 6,615.1 | 11,760.3 | 16,350 |
Total liabilities (AUD K) | 210 | 170 | 270.4 | 1,191.0 | — |
Rehabilitation provision (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 836.2 | — |
Short-term debt (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long-term debt (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net debt (AUD K) | -2,580 | -444.9 | -663.7 | -1,260.0 | -3,920 |
Total equity (AUD K) | 8,870 | 8,310 | 6,344.7 | 10,569.2 | — |
Goodwill and intangibles (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Working capital (AUD K) | 2,500 | 440 | 471.1 | 1,035.7 | — |
Accumulated losses (AUD K) | — | -32,820.1 | -36,612.6 | -39,205.1 | — |
Issued capital (AUD K) | — | 32,605.8 | 34,432.0 | 39,825.3 | — |
Cash Flow
| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating cash flow (AUD K) | -840 | -707 | -549.7 | -1,296.5 | -919 |
Exploration expenditure paid (AUD K) | — | — | -1,052.2 | -1,209.4 | — |
PP&E capex (AUD K) | — | — | -5.4 | -6.9 | — |
Project acquisitions, cash (AUD K) | — | — | 0 | -1,500 | — |
Investing cash flow (AUD K) | -2,550 | -1,430 | -1,057.6 | -2,639.9 | — |
Financing cash flow (AUD K) | 4,980 | 0 | 1,826.2 | 4,532.6 | — |
Free cash flow, OCF less exploration and capex (AUD K) | — | — | -1,607.3 | -2,512.8 | — |
Dividends paid (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buybacks (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net change in cash (AUD K) | 1,590 | -2,140 | 218.9 | 596.2 | 2,660 |
Returns & Leverage Ratios (%) and Financial Ratios (x)
| Ratio | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROE, net loss / average equity (%) | -14.3 | -7.7 | -51.7 | -30.6 | — |
ROA, net loss / average total assets (%) | -13.7 | -7.5 | -50.2 | -28.2 | -19.1 |
ROIC (%) | — | — | — | — | -30.7 |
Current ratio (x) | 12.9 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Debt to equity (x) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Asset turnover (x) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Shares on Issue by Date
| Date | Shares on issue | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Jul 2023 | 9,454,152,771 | Pre-10:1 consolidation | FY2025 AR Note 10 |
30 Jun 2024 | 2,501,230,787 | Post-10:1 | FY2025 AR |
30 Jun 2025 | 6,126,149,164 | Post-10:1 | FY2025 AR |
Sep 2025 (pro forma) | 8,052,224,888 | Pre-1:31, post-placement | FY2025 AR |
Post consolidation (pro forma) | 259,749,190 | Post-1:31 | FY2025 AR |
Dec 2025 | about 259.99M | Post-1:31 | Stockanalysis |
Sep–Oct 2026 | about 288.96M | Post-1:31 | Morningstar; Google Finance |
Revenue by Region and Revenue by Region (%)
| Region | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia (AUD K) | 10.9 | 20.3 | 6.7 | 138.6 | 59.3 |
Rest of world (AUD K) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Australia share of total (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Region Overview
| Region | Projects | FY2026 status |
|---|---|---|
Eastern Goldfields, WA (Kalgoorlie district) | Eureka, Coogee | Core: about 237,000 oz Au resource |
Central Yilgarn, WA (Sandstone district) | Central Yilgarn | Greenfields growth |
Kimberley, WA | Bonaparte | Being divested |
Central NSW | Husky/Malamute EL8666 | Optioned to Rimfire |
Share Price
| Metric | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reported share price at 30 June, unadjusted (AUD) | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.001 | 0.002 | 0.002 |
Consolidation-adjusted price at 30 June (AUD) | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.31 | 0.062 | 0.062 |
Valuation Snapshot
| Metric | Value | Source / date |
|---|---|---|
Last price | A$0.086 | Listcorp, 12 Oct 2026 |
Pre-bid close | About A$0.082 (implied by 40.6% premium to A$0.1153) | Analyst-derived, 11 Sep 2026 |
52-week range | A$0.06 – 0.16 (HALO, Aug 2026); A$0.03 – 0.16 (Investing.com, Jul 2026) | Sources differ |
1-year return | -8.4% (to 27 Aug 2026, HALO); +29.0% (to 19 Jul 2026, Investing.com) | Sources differ by date |
YTD 2026 | -4.05% (to 27 Aug 2026, HALO) | HALO |
3-year return (consolidation-adjusted) | About -72% (A$0.31 at June 2023 to A$0.086) | Analyst calculation |
5-year return (consolidation-adjusted) | About -86% (A$0.62 at June 2021 to A$0.086) | Analyst calculation |
Average volume | About 352k–543k shares/day | Investing.com; Morningstar |
Beta (5-year) | -0.19 | Morningstar |
Short interest | 0.00% | HALO |
Valuation Snapshot by Multiple
| Multiple | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
P/E | Not meaningful (loss-making) | — |
EV/Sales | About 330x (P/S 330.56, Stockopedia) | Not meaningful; interest income only |
P/B | 1.67x | Stockopedia (trailing) |
EV per resource ounce | About A$83/oz (EV A$19.6M / 237,372 oz) | Analyst calculation |
Implied takeover equity value per resource ounce | About A$140/oz (A$0.1153 × 288.96M shares = A$33.3M, before cash) | Analyst calculation; ARI cites A$46.5M fully diluted |
Capital Markets
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
Sell-side coverage | 0 analysts (Simply Wall St; Stockopedia finds no target price data) |
Ratings (Stockopedia) | "Highly Speculative Micro Cap"; HALO MQV rating "5 – Very Weak" |
Dividend history | No dividends ever paid; none recommended for FY2025 (FY2025 AR) |
Dividend policy | None (exploration stage) |
Buyback authorisation | Unmarketable parcel buyback after the 1:31 consolidation (announced 17 September 2025); no capital-return buyback |
Credit ratings (Moody's / S&P / Fitch) | Not rated |
Debt maturity profile | No borrowings; no maturities |
Off-balance-sheet funding | MEGA project financing of up to A$25M, held at MEGA level and repaid from Eureka cash flows before profit share (structure inferred) |
Term Details
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
Bidder | First Au Limited (ASX: FAU); Executive Chairman Daniel Raihani |
Consideration | 11.7647 FAU shares per JAV share (0.5882 after FAU's proposed 20:1 consolidation); 0.5882 FAU options per JAV option |
Implied value | A$0.1153 (40.6% premium, FAU 10-day VWAP to 11 Sep 2026); A$0.1412 (72.2% premium, FAU close A$0.012) |
Post-deal ownership | JAV holders about 48.7%; FAU holders about 51.3% |
Conditions | 50.1% minimum acceptance; Independent Expert opinion; no MAC; regulatory and customary conditions |
Board recommendation | Unanimous, subject to no superior proposal and a favourable IE opinion. Directors holding about 9% intend to accept. |
Timetable | Statements targeted for 23 Oct 2026; offer period 30 Oct – 30 Nov 2026 |
Tax | Scrip-for-scrip rollover relief discussed in deal materials (eligibility subject to the bidder reaching 80%) |
Delisting | If FAU reaches sufficient ownership (80% or more, or compulsory acquisition at 90%), Javelin may be removed from the ASX official list |
Analyst Conclusions
Management guidance
Eureka: Shovel-ready since 31 August 2026. Management is advancing discussions with nearby mill operators to begin processing "as soon as practicable." There is no firm first-gold date after the Q2/Q3 2026 targets were missed.
Coogee: Assays from the Coogee North deep diamond hole are pending. The Coogee West hole (about 1,000m) is planned, followed by RC and aircore programs in H2 2026.
Eureka exploration: Diamond tails on EKRC011 and EKRC012 to test down-plunge extensions.
Central Yilgarn: Airborne magnetics and soil sampling ahead of drill targeting.
Corporate: Completion of the FirstAU offer.
Financial guidance: No financial guidance has been issued, and there is no consensus.
Bull case
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The deal crystallises a premium with retained upside. The scrip offer delivers a 40.6–72.2% premium while keeping about 48.7% exposure to a larger, roughly 350,600 oz platform. That platform has three resource-backed projects near Kalgoorlie and backing from Goldfields operators who have built producers before (the Geraghty / Forrestania precedent).
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Eureka cash flow without dilution. Once a mill agreement is signed, MEGA's A$25M funding and the A$250k/month prepayment (about A$3M a year) could roughly cover Javelin's historical cash burn (A$1.3M operating plus about A$1.2M exploration in FY2025). That would let exploration be funded internally for the first time in the company's history.
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Discovery optionality at Coogee. High-grade gold-copper shoots (14.22 g/t, 2.54% Cu) and large untested magnetic bodies at 450–700m offer a step-change discovery scenario, with WA government co-funding the first test.
Bear case
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Production keeps slipping. Kalgoorlie toll capacity is tight. Without an ore purchase agreement, Eureka remains "permitted but idle," and the 50% profit share and A$1M Delta milestone further reduce Javelin's net economics on a roughly 39,000 oz pit.
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Scrip value erosion and deal risk. FAU fell about 8% on announcement. If FAU de-rates further or the IE finds the offer not fair, value falls. If the deal fails, Javelin reverts to a sub-A$25M junior with a history of about -86% five-year returns and heavy dilution.
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Resource quality limits. About 237,000 oz at about 1.3 g/t, roughly half Inferred, is below the scale most mid-tier acquirers target. Even combined with FAU, the platform lacks a mill; Livewire notes no near-term production for the enlarged FirstAU.
Key catalysts and monitorables (next 12 months)
| Catalyst | Expected timing | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Target's Statement and Independent Expert's Report | About 23–30 Oct 2026 | Determines fairness and the board's final recommendation |
| Offer acceptance levels / 50.1% condition | 30 Oct – 30 Nov 2026 | Change of control |
| Coogee North deep-hole assays | Q4 2026 | Tests the deep intrusive gold-copper model |
| Coogee West deep diamond hole | Q4 2026 | Second conceptual target |
| Eureka ore purchase / toll agreement | Unscheduled | Triggers production, MEGA prepayments, the Class G rights and the Delta milestone |
| First Eureka ore and processing | Unscheduled (post-agreement) | First revenue to the platform |
| Eureka MRE update (down-plunge) | 2,027 | Path toward the 200,000 oz Delta milestone |
| Central Yilgarn tenement grants (E29/1305, E29/1306) | Unscheduled | Enables exploration on the priority tenement |
| Compulsory acquisition / delisting | Post-offer | End of JAV as a listed entity |
Concluding analyst verdict
Victory Mines, now Javelin Minerals, is a case study in junior-miner reinvention. For most of its listed life the company drifted through Kimberley copper, a failed sports-technology pivot, NSW cobalt-scandium and serial impairments. The result was cumulative losses of about A$39M, a share count that reached 9.45 billion, and a consolidation-adjusted share price down about 86% over five years.
Since Brett Mitchell's arrival in February 2024, the strategy has been coherent and well executed for a company of its size:
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an opportunistic, low-cost acquisition of Eureka from Delta Lithium;
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independent resource upgrades at both Eureka and Coogee;
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a genuinely innovative contractor-funded production model with MEGA;
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final permitting in August 2026; and
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the attraction of serious Goldfields capital, with Geraghty at 9.65% and Bosio at 7.9%.
The weaknesses are equally clear. Javelin's resources are modest in grade and confidence. Its production plan gives away half the upside and depends on scarce mill capacity. Governance is concentrated in an executive chair whose remuneration rose sharply alongside a dense web of related-party relationships.
The FirstAU offer is the logical endpoint of that analysis. Standalone, Javelin lacks the scale to command favourable toll terms or attract mid-tier interest. Combined, the roughly 350,600 oz platform is a credible first step in a Kalgoorlie consolidation, though not yet a producer. On VWAP terms, the 40.6% premium values Javelin at about A$140 per resource ounce, a reasonable outcome for low-grade, partly Inferred ounces. The scrip structure lets holders participate in Coogee discovery upside and any eventual Eureka cash flow.
Verdict: For existing holders, acceptance appears the rational base case, subject to the Independent Expert's conclusion and FAU's share-price trajectory. The key standalone value swing factors are the Coogee deep-hole assays and the timing of a Eureka mill agreement. Absent the deal, Javelin would remain a high-risk, speculative exploration equity.
APPENDIX A: DATA GAPS AND DISCREPANCIES
| Item | Issue |
|---|---|
| FY2026 financial statements | The FY2026 Annual Report was not directly reviewed; aggregator figures used (MarketScreener, ADVFN, Stockopedia). |
| Takeover equity value | ARI cites about A$46.5M fully diluted; Mining News cites about A$24M; analyst calculation gives about A$33.3M on basic shares at A$0.1153 |
| Share price reaction on 16 Sep 2026 | Reported as +18% (Kalkine), +22% (Finimize) and +40% intraday (Stockopedia headline) |
| Coogee copper tonnage | 4,122 t (AR tables) versus 4,133 t (AR narrative and Business News) |
| Coogee MRE date | Tables dated July 2024; AR narrative says early 2025; Business News reports an August announcement |
| FY2022 operating cash flow | -A$0.84M (Investing.com) versus -A$3.39M (MarketScreener) |
| Davide Bosio holding | 21.42M shares, 7.90% (Market Index substantial holder notice) versus 8.84M, 2.92% (Simply Wall St) |
| Current JAV ISIN | — |
| Employees | No headcount disclosed |
| Milestone Sport (2016) | — |
| Peer financials | — |
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Board of Directors
| Name | Title | Appointed | Background | Education | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brett Anthony Mitchell | Executive Chairman | 29 Feb 2024 | 25+ years in venture capital and equity capital markets; capital raisings and M&A in mining, energy, technology and life sciences. Executive Chairman of Uvre Ltd (ASX: UVA); NED of Imagion Biosystems (ASX: IBX). Former director of Delta Lithium (ASX: DLI), Mount Ridley Mines (resigned 11 Nov 2024) and Argent Biopharma (resigned 1 Jun 2023). | B.Ec., MAICD | Born 1973 (about 53) |
Andrew Rich | Non-Executive Director | 6 Aug 2024 | Mining engineer with 14 years in underground gold and nickel. Delivered Paddy's Flat (Westgold), Shannon Underground (Ramelius) and Second Fortune (Linden). Former MD of Linden Gold; currently Executive Director of Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR). | B.Eng (WASM); First Class Mine Manager's Certificate | — |
Peter Gilford | Non-Executive Director | 13 Dec 2024 | 20+ years in finance, M&A and treasury. Current CFO and Company Secretary of Delta Lithium; former CFO of MACA Limited. Appointed as part of the Eureka acquisition. | B.Com; Grad Dip Applied Corporate Governance; CA ANZ; AGIA | — |
Michael Edwards | Non-Executive Director | 18 Jun 2025 | Geologist and economist with 25+ years; Archaean gold and base metals; project generator and corporate adviser. Director of De.mem (DEM), Somerset Minerals (SMM) and Metal Hawk (MHK). | B.Bus (Econ & Finance), Curtin; B.Sc (Geology), UWA | — |
“—” = not publicly disclosed.
Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Role | Appointed | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Cossom | General Manager – Exploration & Resources | Sep 2025 | Former MD of Gateway Mining (sold Montague deposits to Brightstar, 2024); former GM Geology & Exploration at Doray Minerals (through the Silver Lake takeover, 2019). B.Sc (Hons) Applied Geology, Curtin; M.Sc Mineral Economics, WASM. |
Johnathon Busing | Company Secretary | 16 May 2024 | Chartered Accountant; owner of Eleven Corporate Pty Ltd (outsourced) |
Pedro Kastellorizos | Technical consultant / Competent Person (former NED) | NED 29 Feb 2024 – 18 Jun 2025 | Geologist with 26+ years; founder of Genesis Resources; former MD of Eclipse Metals; former CEO of MinRex |
Board of Directors — Robert Mosig
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
Robert Mosig | NED | 5 Sep 2022 – 6 Aug 2024 |
Pedro Kastellorizos | NED | 29 Feb 2024 – 18 Jun 2025 |
David Sanders | Director | Pre-2024 (remunerated in FY2024) |
Matthew Blake | Director | Pre-2024 (remunerated in FY2024) |
Zaffer Soemya | Director | Pre-2024 (remunerated in FY2024) |
Alec Pismiris | Director (Victory Mines era) | c. 2020 |
Danny Costick | Managing Director (Victory Mines at IPO) | c. 2012 |
Directors' Remuneration
| Director | Cash salary and fees | Unpaid fees | Superannuation | Performance rights (SBP) | Total | Performance-related (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brett Mitchell | 252,500 | 0 | 0 | 205,975 | 458,475 | 45 |
Pedro Kastellorizos | 101,100 | 0 | 0 | 130,885 | 231,985 | 56 |
Andrew Rich | 55,000 | 0 | 0 | 208,407 | 263,407 | 79 |
Peter Gilford | 28,065 | 5,000 | 3,827 | 0 | 36,892 | 0 |
Michael Edwards | 0 | 2,167 | 260 | 0 | 2,427 | 0 |
Robert Mosig | 6,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,600 | 0 |
Total | 443265 | 7167 | 4087 | 545267 | 999786 | 55 |
Governance Overview
| Dimension | Assessment |
|---|---|
Board size | 4 |
Chair / CEO separation | No. The Chairman is executive and there is no separate CEO or MD. This does not meet the ASX Corporate Governance Council recommendation of an independent chair. |
Independence | At most two of four are arguably independent (Rich, Edwards). Gilford is the CFO of Delta Lithium, a substantial shareholder (5.34%) and the Eureka vendor with A$1M deferred consideration owed to it, so he is not independent. Mitchell is executive and a former Delta director. |
Committees | Not separately disclosed in the sources reviewed. For a board of this size, audit, risk and remuneration matters are typically handled by the full board. Refer to the Corporate Governance Statement on the company website. |
Gender diversity | Board of four men. No diversity metrics disclosed. |
Meetings FY2025 | Mitchell 4/4, Rich 4/4, Kastellorizos 3/3, Gilford 2/2, Edwards 1/1 |
Related-party network | Dense ties: Delta Lithium (vendor, shareholder, board seat via Gilford, former Mitchell directorship); MEGA Resources (contractor, financier, A$1M placement cornerstone); Brightstar (Rich is Executive Director; Brightstar operates the Sandstone hub adjacent to Central Yilgarn); Pareto Capital (corporate adviser, paid in shares and options; shareholder). |
Major Shareholders
| Holder | Shares (post-consolidation) | % | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|
David Geraghty and associates | — | 9.65 | Livewire (Sep 2026); up from 7.58% after the FirstAU bid. Initial 6.1% via 11 Jun 2026 placement. |
Davide Bosio | 21,419,353 | 7.90 | Market Index substantial holder notice, 26 Mar 2026. Simply Wall St shows 8.84M (2.92%), likely a partial or stale holding. |
Delta Lithium Limited | 16,129,032 | 5.34 | Simply Wall St (Eureka consideration shares: 500M pre-consolidation, equal to 16.13M post) |
Pareto Capital Pty Ltd | 9,677,419 | 3.20 | Simply Wall St |
Netwealth Investments Ltd | 9,484,243 | 3.14 | Simply Wall St |
North Lanark Pty Ltd | 4,838,710 | 1.60 | Simply Wall St |
Tirumi Pty Ltd | 4,293,392 | 1.42 | Simply Wall St |
Brett Mitchell (direct) | 3,772,274 | 1.25 | Simply Wall St |
Michelle Mitchell | 3,772,274 | 1.25 | Simply Wall St |
Alexandre Swanson | 3,385,489 | 1.12 | Simply Wall St |
Hardy Road Investments Pty Ltd | 3,161,290 | 1.05 | Simply Wall St |
Competitive Landscape
Key Competitors
| # | Company (ticker) | Relationship to Javelin | Relevant asset / positioning | Revenue / scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Au Limited (FAU) | Bidder; direct Kalgoorlie junior peer | Gimlet 1.58Mt @ 2.22 g/t for 112,900 oz (62% Indicated, 70,400 oz), 15 km NW of Kalgoorlie; Riverina East (First Hit historic 30,000 oz @ 7.7 g/t; Bifrost) | Pre-revenue |
| 2 | Brightstar Resources (BTR) | Peer and neighbour (Sandstone hub north of Central Yilgarn); Javelin NED Andrew Rich is a BTR Executive Director | Emerging WA gold producer; acquired Linden and Gateway's Montague | — |
| 3 | Dreadnought Resources (DRE) | Neighbour to Central Yilgarn (Illaara) | Multi-commodity explorer | — |
| 4 | Delta Lithium (DLI) | Former Eureka owner; 5.34% shareholder | Lithium and gold explorer | — |
| 5 | Lefroy Exploration / Lefroy Minerals (Burns project analogue cited by Javelin) | Lake Lefroy district peer | Burns intrusive gold-copper discovery is the geological analogue for Coogee CG-08 | — |
| 6 | Ramelius Resources (RMS) | Former Coogee miner and JV party; historical shareholder; potential mill owner | Mid-tier WA producer | — |
| 7 | Gold Fields (St Ives) | District major near Coogee; potential mill | St Ives complex | — |
| 8 | Vault Minerals (Mt Monger) | District producer; potential toll mill | Mt Monger operation | — |
| 9 | Westgold Resources (Beta Hunt) | District producer near Coogee | Beta Hunt mine | — |
| 10 | Northern Star Resources (NST) | Dominant Kalgoorlie major (KCGM); potential mill or acquirer | Production 1,633,615 oz (FY2024–25); revenue A$6.4bn (2025); market cap about A$44bn (2026) | Per Wikipedia citing company data |
| 11 | Rimfire Pacific Mining (RIM) | Counterparty (Husky/Malamute option) | NSW scandium | — |
| 12 | Victory Metals (VTM) | Name confusion only (unrelated REE company) | North Stanmore HREE | Not applicable |
Peer Comparison FY2026
| Metric | Javelin (JAV) | First Au (FAU) | Northern Star (NST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold resource (koz) | 237.4 | 112.9 | — |
Resource grade (g/t, weighted) | about 1.3 | 2.22 | — |
Indicated share of resource (%) | about 50 | 62 | — |
Revenue (AUD Mn, latest FY) | 0.06 | — | 6,400 |
Net income (AUD Mn, latest FY) | -2.69 | — | 3,500 |
Market cap (AUD Mn) | about 25 | — | about 44000 |
Near-term production | Eureka permitted; mill agreement pending | None near-term | Producer |
Recent Developments
Upcoming:* Bidder's and Target's Statements and the Independent Expert's Report (targeted 23 October 2026); offer opens 30 October 2026 and closes 30 November 2026 unless extended.
