Southern Cross Gold is in pre-production mode - exclusive interview with CEO Michael Hudson скачать в хорошем качестве

Southern Cross Gold is in pre-production mode - exclusive interview with CEO Michael Hudson

Sean Sandilands, Senior Advisor with STK Markets catches up with Michael Hudson, President and CEO of Southern Cross Gold Consolidated (ASX:SX2 and TSX:SXGC). Michael Hudson, the international exploration expert, discusses Southern Cross Gold’s transformative year, highlighting their amazing discoveries in a prime tier-one jurisdiction during a strong gold bull market. The company’s drilling program is rapidly expanding, with 10 rigs currently and 22 planned by mid-next year. A state-approved decline and critical minerals recognition enhance project credibility. The gold project, complemented by significant antimony potential, continues to deliver high-grade results, with exploration targets consistently exceeded. In this interview Hudson emphasizes the importance of his experienced team, strategic hires, and strong shareholder backing, ensuring the company is well-positioned to scale efficiently. With continued depth drilling, regional exploration, and operational planning underway, Southern Cross is poised for major growth in 2026, delivering strong potential returns for investors. Interview Summary 0:09 – 2:00 | YEAR IN REVIEW & MARKET CONTEXT o Tier-one discovery in a tier-one jurisdiction during a bullish gold market. o Strong shareholder base supporting growth and investor confidence. o Drilling program rapidly expanding; 10 rigs currently, 22 by mid-next year. o State-approved decline/ tunnel recognized as a critical minerals project. o Antimony contributes ~20% of recoverable value, supporting Western supply chain rebuilding. 2:01 – 4:00 | PROJECT SCALE & VALUE o High-grade gold project with potential multi-million-ounce resource. o Margins in Victoria are exceptionally strong due to low mining costs. o Expansion targets continue to exceed original estimates, delivering continuous high-grade results. o Key shareholders include experienced global investors (~32%) & institutional support (~25%). o Index inclusions (ASX 300), more potentially coming, enhancing liquidity and visibility. 4:01 – 6:00 | EXPLORATION & UPSIDE POTENTIAL o Drill program focused on volume expansion, grade, and risk mitigation. o Regional exploration includes additional 200 km and ~9 km of untapped trend. o Comparison to Fosterville highlights cost efficiency and high potential scale. o Multi-million-ounce exploration target - regular updates and expansion. o Project still early in discovering its “sweet spots,” scientific data supporting growth. 6:01 – 8:00 | TEAM & EXECUTION CAPABILITY o Geological team led by Kenneth Bush; attracting top talent across Australia. o New COO hire brings operational experience from the Costerfield mine. o Emphasis on execution, practical management, and building a team capable of mining. o Experienced team ensures successful delivery of pre-production milestones & PEA in Q2 2027. o Continuous monitoring and assay work ensures momentum during holiday periods. 8:01 – 10:30 | LOCATION & INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS o Project 60 km from Melbourne, providing infrastructure and accessibility advantages. o Share price milestone above $10 represents significant growth since IPO. o Ongoing drilling and exploration expected to deliver additional rerating opportunities. o Tier-one asset supported by strong shareholder alignment and index visibility. o Operations and assays continue over Christmas, maintaining growth momentum. You can learn more about Southern Cross Gold at their website www.southerncrossgold.com.au. Link to Premiers Announcement https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/strong... Please ensure to read the disclaimer in the video. GENERAL ADVICE WARNING: Being general advice, this email does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Do not act on or make any investment decisions based upon this interview. We recommend you obtain financial, legal and taxation advice before making any financial investment decision. You should obtain, read and understand all the relevant products disclosure statements or offer documents before investing in any financial product. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST: The Directors, officers and employees of STK Markets Pty Ltd advise that they and or their associates may have beneficial interests in the financial products mentioned in this interview. Further they may buy or sell securities of the companies mentioned in this email and may affect transactions that are not consistent with any statements in this email. Please visit www.stkmarkets.com for other regulatory information.