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Q1 FY 2026 Operating Update

29th Oct 2025 07:00

Petra Diamonds Ltd - Q1 FY 2026 Operating Update

Petra Diamonds Ltd - Q1 FY 2026 Operating Update

PR Newswire

LONDON, United Kingdom, October 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 October 2025

LSE: PDL

 

 

Petra Diamonds Limited

( Petra or the Company )

Q1 FY 2026 Operating Update

 

Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp, Joint Interim Chief Executive Officers of Petra Diamonds, commented:

 

“As mentioned in our FY 2025 Financial Results announcement on 17 October 2025, this quarter we have been focused on the continued execution of our updated business plan. Our product mix has continued to improve, especially for Cullinan Mine, as evidenced by the results of our first two tenders of FY 2026. The tenders delivered US$52 million in revenue with average prices increasing 53% over Q4 FY 2025, with product mix contributing 61%, partially offset by an 8% decrease in like-for-like prices.

Cullinan Mine faced some productivity issues in the early part of the quarter as it transitioned from a continuous operation to its new 3-shift configuration, but this has since begun to stabilise. Finsch had a steady production quarter as we continue to open up new parts of the orebody. We remain confident of delivering on our FY 2026 guidance released in August 2025.

Petra recorded 8.5 years fatality free by the end of Q1 FY 2026 representing 8.5 million fatality free shifts, with the LTIFR improving to 0.27 from 0.58 in Q4 FY 2025. Safety remains a key priority area with the key focus on reinstating a sense of stability for our employees following a time of significant internal change at the Company."

Investor presentation

The Company is pleased to announce that the Joint Interim Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer will provide a live presentation relating to this update, and recent newsflow, via Investor Meet Company on 30 Oct 2025, 11:30 GMT.

 

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted pre-event via your Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 29 Oct 2025, 17:00 GMT, or at any time during the live presentation.

 

Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free and add to meet PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED via:

 

https://www.investormeetcompany.com/petra-diamonds-limited/register-investor

Highlights vs Q4 FY 2025

 

LTIFR reduced to 0.27 and LTIs halved to 2 (Q4 FY 2025: 0.58 and 4, respectively) Ore processed decreased marginally by 1% to 1.74Mt at Cullinan Mine and Finsch, showing steady state production (Q4 FY 2025: 1.77Mt), despite the move away from Continuous operations to the new 3-shift configuration at the Cullinan Mine Total revenue amounted to US$52 million (Q4 FY 2025: US$50 million) from 469,286 carats sold (Q4 FY 2025: 687,870 carats), with an average price of US$110/ct (Q4 FY 2025: US$72/ct) The South African Rand strengthened during the quarter, averaging ZAR17.64:US$1 (Q4 FY 2025: ZAR18.29:US$1) The ZAR1.75 billion (US$102 million) Revolving Credit Facility with Absa Bank was fully drawn at 30 September 2025 (30 June 2025: fully drawn) Consolidated net debt increased to US$287 million as at 30 September 2025 (30 June 2025: US$264 million), due to only having two tenders during the quarter Average diamond prices increased 53% from Q4 FY 2025 to Q1 FY 2025, with like-for-like prices down by 8% and product mix improvements contributing to a 61% increase

 

Operating Summary

 

Unit

FY 2026

FY 2025 1

Q1

Q4

Var.

Q1

Var.

12 months

Safety

 

 

LTIFR

Rate

0.27

0.58

-53%

0.45

-40%

0.42

LTIs

Number

2

4

-50%

4

0%

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

Diamonds sold

Carats

469,286

687,870

-32%

19

n/a

2,359,904

Revenue 2

US$m

52

50

+4%

9

n/a

206

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production

 

 

 

 

 

ROM tonnes

Mt

1,587,808

1,691,762

-6%

1,566,837

+1%

6,485,074

Tailings and other tonnes

Mt

154,756

74,249

+108%

98,002

+58%

407,579

Total tonnes treated

Mt

1,742,564

1,766,011

-1%

1,664,839

+5%

6,892,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROM diamonds

Carats

565,750

599,104

-6%

518,364

+9%

2,248,645

Tailings and other diamonds

Carats

43,586

20,270

+115%

48,857

-11%

180,190

Total diamonds

Carats

609,336

619,374

-2%

567,221

+7%

2,428,835

1 All figures exclude Williamson which, having been sold during FY 2025, was classified as a discontinued operation in our FY 2025 audited results

2 Revenue reflects proceeds from the sale of rough diamonds and excludes revenue from profit share arrangements

LTIs and LTIFR

The Group reached 8.5 million fatality-free shifts during the quarter, with a significant (50%) reduction in LTI compared to Q4 FY 2025 (Q1 FY 2026: LTI: 2, LTIFR: 0.27) and (Q4 FY 2025: LTI: 4, LTIFR: 0.58).

 

Various interventions and initiatives have been implemented at our operations. These initiatives intend to address specific challenges at each operation to ensure the health and safety of our employees. These initiatives include:

 

Increased management visibility through Visual Felt Leadership interventions Empowerment of Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace to conduct their duties effectively Enhanced on-the-job coaching for risk assessments Targeted safety blitzes to address specific operational risks

 

These efforts are aimed at strengthening our safety culture and ensuring that every team member remains vigilant and empowered to work safely.

 

Q1 FY 2026 sales results

Diamond sales for Q1 FY 2025 were US$52 million from 469,286 carats. Average prices increased 53% over Q4 FY 2025, with product mix contributing 61%, partially offset by an 8% decrease in like-for-like prices across all product categories. Rough diamond sales results for the respective periods are shown below.

 

There were no tender sales in Q1 FY 2025 and therefore the tables do not include a comparison against the prior period.

 

Quarter 1

FY 2026

Quarter 4

FY 2025

Variance

FY 2025 1

Diamonds sold (carats)

469,286

687,870

-32%

2,359,904

Sales (US$ million)

52

50

+4%

206

Average price (US$/Ct)

110

72

+53%

87

  1 All figures exclude Williamson which, having been sold during FY 2025, was classified as a discontinued operation in our FY 2025 audited results

Price comparison by operation

Mine by mine average prices for the respective periods are set out in the table below:

US$/carat

Quarter 1

FY 2026

Quarter 4

FY 2025

FY 2025

Cullinan Mine

130

73

96

Finsch

81

70

74

Pricing assumptions for FY 2026 remain unchanged:

 

FY 2026

Cullinan Mine

85 – 105

Finsch

75 – 95

Future diamond prices are influenced by a range of factors outside of Petra’s control and so these assumptions are internal estimates only and no reliance should be placed on them. The Company’s pricing assumptions will be considered on an ongoing basis and may be updated as appropriate.

For further information please contact

 

Investor Relations, London

             

Julia Stone         Telephone: +44 (0)7495470187

Kelsey Traynor

[email protected]

 

 

Notes:

The following definitions have been used in this announcement:

cpht: carats per hundred tonnes LTIs: lost time injuries LTIFR: lost time injury frequency rate, calculated as the number of LTIs multiplied by 200,000 and divided by the number of hours worked FY: financial year ending 30 June CY: calendar year ending 31 December Q: quarter of the financial year ROM: run-of-mine (i.e. production from the primary orebody) m: million Mt: million tonnes Mcts: million carats period: the first quarter of FY 2026 Preceding Period: Q4 FY 2025 Prior Period: Q1 FY 2025

ABOUT PETRA DIAMONDS

Petra Diamonds   is a leading independent diamond mining group and a supplier of gem quality rough diamonds to the international market. The Company's portfolio incorporates interests in two underground mines in   South Africa   (Cullinan Mine and Finsch).

 

Petra's strategy is to focus on value rather than volume production by optimising recoveries from its high-quality asset base in order to maximise their efficiency and profitability. The Group has a significant resource base which supports the potential for long-life operations.

 

Petra strives to conduct all operations according to the highest ethical standards and only operates in countries which are members of the Kimberley Process. The Company aims to generate tangible value for each of its stakeholders, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of its host countries and supporting long-term sustainable operations to the benefit of its employees, partners and communities.

 

Petra is quoted on the Main Market of the   London Stock Exchange   under the ticker 'PDL'. The Company's loan notes, due in 2026, are listed on EuroNext Dublin (Irish Stock Exchange). For more information, visit   www.petradiamonds.com .

 

Corporate and financial summary as at 30 September 2025 1

 

Unit

As at 30 September

2025

As at 30 June

2025

As at 31 March 2025

As at 31 December

2024

As at 30 September

2024

 

Total cash at bank 3

 

US$m

46

49

36

52

47

Diamond debtors

US$m

2

12

2

-

-

Diamond inventories 4

US$m

Carats

44

468,733

30

328,689

31

397,182

27

346,037

84

826,857

2026 Loan Notes 5

US$m

233

226

231

225

245

Bank loans and borrowings 6

US$m

ZARm

102

1,750

99

1,750

66

1,205

43

805

76

1,305

Consolidated Net Debt 7

US$m

287

264

258

215

273

Bank facilities undrawn and available 5

US$m

-

-

30

50

26

Notes:

All figures exclude Williamson which, having been sold during FY 2025, was classified as a discontinued operation in our FY 2025 audited results The following exchange rates have been used for this announcement: average for 3M FY 2025 US$1: ZAR17.64 (FY 2025: US$1: ZAR18.15); closing rate as at 30 September 2025 US$1: ZAR17.25 (30 June 2025: US$1: ZAR17.75; 31 December 2024: US$1: ZAR18.85; and 30 June 2024: US$1: ZAR18.19). The Group’s cash balances comprise unrestricted balances of US$27 million, and restricted balances of US$19 million. Recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The 2026 Loan Notes, originally issued following the capital restructuring (the “Restructuring”) completed during March 2021, have a carrying value of US$233 million which represents the outstanding principal amount of US$186 million plus US$48 million of capitalised (PIK) and accrued interest and is net of unamortised transaction costs of US$1 million. Bank loans and borrowings represent the Group’s ZAR1.75 billion (US$102 million) revolving credit facility. As at 30 September 2025, the whole facility was drawn. Consolidated Net Debt is bank loans and borrowings plus loan notes, less cash and diamond debtors.

Mine-by-mine tables:

Cullinan Mine – South Africa

 

Unit

FY 2026

FY 2025

Q1

Q4

Var.

Q1

Var.

12 months

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

US$m

36

35

+3%

9

n/a

135

Diamonds sold

Carats

278,968

481,690

-42%

19

n/a

1,416,351

Average price per carat

US$

130

73

+78%

450,928

n/a

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROM Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes treated

Tonnes

959,257

1,094,268

-12%

1,089,570

-12%

4,292,080

Diamonds produced

Carats

286,897

333,393

-14%

314,126

-9%

1,272,818

Grade 1

Cpht

29.9

30.5

-2%

28.8

+4%

29.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailings Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes treated

Tonnes

154,756

74,249

+108%

98,002

+58%

407,579

Diamonds produced

Carats

43,586

20,270

+115%

48,847

-11%

180,190

Grade 1

Cpht

28.2

27.3

+3%

49.9

-43%

44.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes treated

Tonnes

1,114,013

1,168,517

-5%

1,187,572

-6%

4,699,659

Diamonds produced

Carats

330,483

353,663

-7%

362,983

-9%

1,453,008

Note: 1. Petra is not able to precisely measure the ROM / tailings grade split because ore from both sources is processed through the same plant; the Company therefore back-calculates the grade with reference to resource grades.

Finsch – South Africa

 

Unit

FY 2026

FY 2025

Q1

Q4

Var.

Q1

Var.

12 months

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

US$m

15

14

+7%

-

n/a

70

Diamonds sold

Carats

190,318

206,180

-8%

-

n/a

943,554

Average price per carat

US$

81

70

+16%

-

n/a

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROM Production

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes treated

Tonnes

628,552

597,495

+5%

477,267

+32%

2,192,994

Diamonds produced

Carats

278,853

265,712

+5%

204,238

+37%

975,828

Grade

Cpht

44.4

44.5

0%

42.8

4%

44.5




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