Westgold Resources Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Westgold Resources' CEO is Wayne Bramwell, appointed in May 2022, has a tenure of 6.25 years. total yearly compensation is A$2.50M, comprised of 32.4% salary and 67.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.047% of the company’s shares, worth A$2.28M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 4.2 years respectively.
Key information
Wayne Bramwell
Chief executive officer
AU$2.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 32.44% |
| CEO tenure | 4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.05% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 19
WGX: Higginsville Expansion And Index Inclusion Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have lowered their price target for Westgold Resources to A$8.32 from A$8.47, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Westgold reported third quarter FY26 operational results with gold production of 93,145 oz, from 1,481 kt of ore processed at an average grade of 2.1 g/t Au (Q2 FY26: 111,418 oz from 1,529 kt at 2.4 g/t Au) (Announcement of Operating Results).Narrative Update • May 01
WGX: Higginsville Expansion Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Westgold Resources from A$8.91 to A$8.47, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News Third quarter FY26 operational update reported gold production of 93,145 oz, with 1,481 kt of ore processed at an average grade of 2.1 g/t Au (Q2 FY26: 111,418 oz, 1,529 kt, 2.4 g/t Au, company announcement of operating results).
Narrative Update • Apr 17
WGX: Processing Expansion And Rising Output Will Drive Future Re Rating
Analysts have lowered their price target for Westgold Resources to A$9.71 from A$9.93. This change reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 03
WGX: Expansion Decision And Index Inclusion Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have raised their price target for Westgold Resources to A$8.91 from A$3.76, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that together change the assessment of the stock’s fair value. What's in the News Board approves Final Investment Decision to expand the Higginsville Processing Hub from 1.6 Mtpa to a nominal 2.6 Mtpa, following a Definitive Feasibility Study with capital and operating cost accuracy in the range of 5% to 15% (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Mar 20
WGX: Processing Hub Expansion Will Support Higher Margin Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on Westgold Resources from A$8.89 to A$9.23, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that adjust the company’s assessed fair value and discount rate. What's in the News The Board has approved the Final Investment Decision to expand the Higginsville Processing Hub from 1.6 Mtpa to a nominal 2.6 Mtpa, following completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study that supports the technical and financial case for the project (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 05
WGX: High Grade Mine Ramp Up Will Support Higher Margin Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Westgold Resources from A$8.44 to A$8.89, citing updated assumptions that combine lower forecast revenue growth with higher expected profit margins and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Westgold Resources maintained its fiscal 2026 production guidance at 345,000 to 385,000 ounces of gold at an all in sustaining cost of $2,600 to $2,900 per ounce, reaffirming its volume and cost targets for the year (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 19
WGX: Future High Grade Output And Strong Margins Will Drive Re-Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target for Westgold Resources by A$0.69 to reflect updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, resulting in a modestly higher assessment of the shares. What's in the News Reported group gold production of 111,418oz for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared with 83,937oz in Q1 FY26, highlighting current operating scale and output levels (Announcement of Operating Results).Narrative Update • Feb 05
WGX: New High Grade Mine Ramp Up Will Support Stronger Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Westgold Resources from A$6.82 to A$8.44, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Westgold reported group gold production of 111,418oz for the second quarter ended 31 December 2025, compared with 83,937oz in Q1 FY26 (Announcement of Operating Results).Narrative Update • Jan 22
WGX: Future Production Ramp And Margins Will Support Bullish Re-Rating
Narrative Update on Westgold Resources Analysts have lifted their price target on Westgold Resources from A$7.98 to A$9.24, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a marginally lower discount rate, and modestly stronger profit margins supported by a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Reported group gold production of 111,418 oz for the second quarter ended 31 December 2025, compared with 83,937 oz in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 08
WGX: Great Fingall Ramp Up Will Support Stronger Future Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target on Westgold Resources higher to A$7.98, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Westgold has begun mining the first virgin stopes at the Great Fingall underground mine near Cue, with initial stope grades reported at over 3 g/t Au. This marks a shift from development to production at this asset.Narrative Update • Dec 17
WGX: High Grade Great Fingall Ore Will Drive Stronger Margins
Analysts have raised their price target for Westgold Resources from approximately A$5.08 to A$7.98, citing stronger projected revenue growth, higher expected profit margins, and a more attractive future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News First high grade stopes fired at the historic Great Fingall underground mine near Cue, marking the transition from development to production and delivering initial grades above 3 g/t Au (company announcement) Great Fingall and Golden Crown are expected to ramp up to around 40,000 tonnes per month by late fiscal 2027, supplying high grade ore to the Cue processing hub and enhancing margins alongside Big Bell's bulk tonnage (company guidance) Ongoing underground drilling at Great Fingall is targeting extensions beyond the current six year mine plan, aiming to unlock additional high grade resources from multiple lodes (company announcement) Westgold has issued medium term guidance of approximately 420,000 ounces of gold production in fiscal 2027 and 470,000 ounces in fiscal 2028, at ASICs of about AUD 2,456 and AUD 2,499 per ounce respectively (company guidance) Group gold production for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 was reported at 83,937 ounces, down from 88,022 ounces in the prior quarter (operating results) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate increased significantly from about A$5.08 to A$7.98 per share, reflecting a higher intrinsic valuation for Westgold Resources.Narrative Update • Dec 03
WGX: Future Production Guidance Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Westgold Resources to reflect marginally higher discount rate assumptions and a modest recalibration of fair value and future earnings multiples, while keeping growth and margin expectations broadly unchanged. What's in the News Issued new production guidance for fiscal 2027, targeting approximately 420koz of gold at an all-in sustaining cost of about $2,456 per ounce (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 19
WGX: Share Buyback And Dividend Increases Are Expected To Boost Sentiment
Narrative Update on Westgold Resources: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have modestly revised their price target for Westgold Resources, maintaining their estimate at approximately $6.83 per share. Incremental changes in discount rates and forward earnings expectations are key factors influencing the updated valuation.Analysis Article • Nov 14
We Take A Look At Why Westgold Resources Limited's (ASX:WGX) CEO Compensation Is Well Earned
Key Insights Westgold Resources to hold its Annual General Meeting on 21st of November CEO Wayne Bramwell's total...Narrative Update • Nov 03
WGX: Share Buyback And New Exploration Spend Will Drive Shareholder Returns
Analysts have increased their price target for Westgold Resources from $6.51 to $6.83. This change is due to improved profit margin forecasts and a slight acceleration in expected revenue growth.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Karora Integration And Infrastructure Upgrades Will Unlock Future Potential
Narrative Update on Westgold Resources Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Westgold Resources from $5.83 to $6.51, citing increased expected revenue growth that more than offsets a slight dip in profit margin projections. What's in the News Westgold Resources Board approves a share buyback plan, authorizing the repurchase of up to 47,183,455 shares, or 5% of its share capital.Narrative Update • Oct 05
Karora Integration And Infrastructure Upgrades Will Unlock Future Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Westgold Resources from $4.35 to $5.83, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth and improved profit margins. These factors are driving the company’s outlook higher.Narrative Update • Sep 20
Karora Integration And Infrastructure Upgrades Will Unlock Future Potential
The consensus price target for Westgold Resources has increased to A$4.35, primarily reflecting upgraded revenue growth forecasts, despite a modest decline in net profit margin. What's in the News Westgold Resources announced a $50 million investment in exploration and resource definition for FY26, with focus areas including Bluebird-South Junction and Beta Hunt, and deployment of 20 drill rigs.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Karora Integration And Infrastructure Upgrades Will Unlock Future Potential
Westgold Resources’ valuation outlook remains stable, as evidenced by minimal changes in both the discount rate and future P/E, with the consensus analyst price target rising only slightly from A$4.14 to A$4.15. What's in the News Westgold Resources' Board approved a share buyback plan, aiming to repurchase up to 47,183,455 shares (5% of share capital) through September 2026.Analysis Article • Aug 29
Westgold Resources Limited Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
It's been a good week for Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) shareholders, because the company has just released...Analysis Article • Jul 07
We Think Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Westgold Resources Limited's (ASX:WGX) 25% Share Price Surge
Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • May 20
Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues
The stock price didn't jump after Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) posted decent earnings last week. We did some...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Westgold Resources Limited's (ASX:WGX) Low P/S
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.9x Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) is definitely...Analysis Article • Mar 13
Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Jan 24
Upgrades At Beta Hunt And Bluebird Mines Set To Improve Future Operational Efficiency
Post-merger operational optimization and infrastructure upgrades are expected to lower costs, boost efficiency, and support revenue growth through increased production scale.Analysis Article • Nov 04
Westgold Resources Limited (ASX:WGX) Stock Catapults 28% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jun 25
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Westgold Resources Limited's (ASX:WGX) Revenues Yet
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.8x Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) may be sending very bullish...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | AU$253m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | AU$109m |
| Jun 30 2025 | AU$3m | AU$812k | AU$35m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | AU$103m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$24m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$95m |
| Jun 30 2024 | AU$2m | AU$698k | AU$95m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$61m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$65m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$37m |
| Jun 30 2023 | AU$1m | AU$559k | AU$10m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -AU$73m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$142m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$127m |
| Jun 30 2022 | AU$697k | AU$419k | -AU$111m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$31m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | AU$49m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | AU$63m |
| Jun 30 2021 | AU$248k | n/a | AU$77m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | AU$75m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | AU$72m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | AU$54m |
| Jun 30 2020 | AU$37k | n/a | AU$35m |
Compensation vs Market: Wayne's total compensation ($USD1.80M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD2.18M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Wayne's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Wayne Bramwell (59 yo)
4yrs
Tenure
AU$2,503,620
Compensation
Mr. Wayne Christopher Bramwell, B. Sc. (Mineral Science - Extractive Metallurgy), Grad Dip Bus, M. Sc. (Mineral Economics), GAICD, had been Independent Non-Executive Chair at OD6 Metals Limited since Augus...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, MD & Executive Director | 4yrs | AU$2.50m | 0.047% A$ 2.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.8yrs | AU$1.00m | 0.032% A$ 1.6m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 1.3yrs | AU$717.28k | no data | |
| Chief Technical Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| GM of People | no data | no data | 0.000010% A$ 483.8 | |
| Chief Growth Officer | no data | no data | 0.021% A$ 1.0m | |
| Interim Chief Safety & Sustainability Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Company Secretary | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Manager of LoM Planning and Studies | no data | no data | no data |
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: WGX's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, MD & Executive Director | 6.3yrs | AU$2.50m | 0.047% A$ 2.3m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.2yrs | AU$117.08k | 0.012% A$ 578.1k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9.6yrs | AU$117.08k | 0.046% A$ 2.2m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.5yrs | AU$117.08k | 0.0032% A$ 153.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.8yrs | AU$107.32k | 0.034% A$ 1.7m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1yr | AU$10.88k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.9yrs | AU$117.08k | 0.0037% A$ 179.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 4.2yrs | AU$200.70k | 0.0031% A$ 151.4k |
4.2yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WGX's board of directors are considered experienced (4.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 04:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Westgold Resources Limited is covered by 10 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tim McCormack | Canaccord Genuity |
| Hugo Nicolaci | Goldman Sachs |
| Adam Baker | Macquarie Research |