September-quarter gold production was 35,585 ounces, compared with 41,643 ounces in the June 2026 quarter. Gold sales totalled 35,979 ounces at an average realised price of A$4,980 per ounce, including 11,150 ounces voluntarily delivered early into forward sales contracts. Project all-in sustaining cost was A$3,096 per ounce, compared with A$2,604 per ounce in the preceding quarter.
The mining contractor changeover was completed in August, but the new contractor's ramp-up was slower than expected. The company said the effects were expected to be largely confined to the September quarter, with deferred production expected to be recovered in later quarters. FY27 production guidance remains 150,000 to 170,000 ounces, while project all-in sustaining cost guidance remains A$2,800 to A$3,100 per ounce.
Infill drilling at Deacon North identified new high-grade plunging mineralised shoots that have been incorporated into mine planning. Reported intersections included 9.3 metres at 62.1 grams per tonne gold, 4.6 metres at 50.3 grams per tonne gold and 8.9 metres at 31.0 grams per tonne gold.
Construction of the paste plant continued on schedule, with the 2,000-cubic-metre tailings holding tank installed. The company said commissioning remains scheduled for mid-FY27, followed immediately by the start of paste filling.
Source: Download BGL official ASX announcement, 2026-10-20.
Paste plant construction at the Bellevue Gold Project, from Bellevue Gold's 20 October 2026 quarterly announcement.