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11 Nov 2026, 21:50 UTC · 1h ago
Gold miners enjoy strong Q2 despite lower gold price, higher expenses and operational disruptions – WGC's Blagden
Impact · against what's priced in
The gold mining sector faces a mounting margin squeeze as record-high AISC of $1,930/oz coincides with a downward trend in gold prices. The shift of sustaining capex to 23% of the cost base suggests a structural erosion of free cash flow that likely outweighs the historical cushion mentioned by the WGC.
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