Resolute Mining Stock Drops 8.3% as Syama Cut Narrows Gold-Price Buffer - TechStock²

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Resolute Mining cut its 2026 gold production midpoint by 18.1% to 215,000 ounces after weak output at Syama in Mali, and the stock fell 8.3% to A$1.242. The revision removes 47,500 ounces from the group midpoint, raises expected costs, and makes the year more dependent on a strong fourth quarter despite gold trading near record highs around US$4,395/oz.

Syama was hit by explosives shortages and mining-fleet availability; July and August pours totaled 15,500 ounces and September is tracking near 15,000 ounces. Resolute now expects 31,000 ounces from Syama in Q3 and 45,000-50,000 ounces in Q4 if constraints ease. Net cash of US$317.4 million limits near-term financing pressure, but the updated guidance highlights execution risk and a narrower margin buffer until production recovers.