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flag West Wits Mining began gold production at its Qala Shallows project in South Africa, aiming for 70,000 ounces annually with low costs and strong cash flow.

flag West Wits Mining Ltd has started mining at its Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin, marking its shift from exploration to production. flag The project, located in a historically significant gold region, has produced its first underground ore and is ramping up production from 15,000 to 65,000 tonnes of ore per month over three years. flag With a 10.7 million tonne resource grading 2.98 g/t, the mine is projected to produce 70,000 ounces annually for 12 years, generating $983 million in post-tax free cash flow at a conservative gold price of $2,850 per ounce. flag All-in sustaining costs are estimated at $1,289 per ounce, among the lowest globally. flag The company is well-funded with $17.7 million in equity, a $12.5 million loan, and a pending $50 million syndicated facility, enabling full development without further capital raises.

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