Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed.
- Shares of Evolution Mining jumped 5.3% on Friday, outperforming most of the ASX.
- The miner’s update for the December quarter highlighted record cash flow alongside reduced costs, keeping EVN firmly on watchlists.
- The ASX will be closed Monday for Australia Day, with the focus now turning to company updates due in February.
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares climbed 5.3% on Friday, closing at A$14.86. The gold and copper producer saw a late boost following a volatile week for the sector. 1
Gold-linked stocks gained traction as bullion climbed to new highs, attracting buying in producers closely tied to spot prices. Regis Resources, Ramelius Resources, and Bellevue Gold stood out among the early movers, according to Market Index data. 2
No Monday action as the ASX cash market stays closed for Australia Day. The trading floor will reopen Tuesday, setting the pace for the rest of the week. 3
Evolution’s December-quarter report showed operating mine cash flow jumped 57% from the September quarter, hitting A$1.1 billion. Net mine cash flow rose to A$727 million. The company produced 191,000 ounces of gold and 18,000 tonnes of copper during the period. Its all-in sustaining cost (AISC) stood at A$1,275 per ounce. At quarter-end, Evolution held A$967 million in cash with gearing at 6%, a measure of its leverage, the firm noted. CEO Lawrie Conway highlighted “eight consecutive quarters of delivery to plan.” 4
Ernest Henry remains the operational focal point after heavy rains forced a temporary shutdown late in the quarter. The company accelerated planned maintenance to dewater the underground mine. COO Matt O’Neill reported “no material damage to infrastructure.” Evolution plans to restart the processing plant by the end of January, with mining set to resume in February. The company also highlighted new exploration ground near Ernest Henry, acquired from GBM Resources, and confirmed the Bert pre-feasibility study will be presented to the board in the March quarter. 5
EVN soared to a new intraday peak earlier this week following its quarterly production report. Jefferies noted that “2Q gold production exceeded our expectations,” although it added that Cowal’s output was largely in line with market forecasts. 6
Still, the situation can shift swiftly. A drop in gold or copper prices would squeeze margins immediately, and a prolonged disruption at Ernest Henry could push costs up, even if the full-year guidance remains unchanged.
Evolution operates a portfolio of mines spanning Australia and Canada, with assets like Cowal and Ernest Henry in Australia, plus Red Lake in Ontario, Canada, according to its company profile. 7
The next major event on the calendar is the company’s FY26 half-year results, set for Feb. 11, with the March-quarter update coming up on April 15. 8
