Petra Diamonds Limited has released its Q3 FY 2025 operating and business update, highlighting steady operational performance across its group. The companys short-term priorities, including labor restructuring, disciplined capital management, and cost control, remain on track. The Cullinan and Finsch Mines maintained solid performances, benefiting from stable operations and revised cost discipline. The group is on course to meet its production guidance for FY 2025. Finsch Mine began mining from the 81L block, which is expected to enhance overall recovered value and quality. The sale of Tender 5 goods from the Cullinan Mine was delayed due to US tariff uncertainty and is anticipated to be completed by early June 2025.
Petra Diamonds successfully concluded its labor restructuring during the quarter and announced the sale of the Williamson Diamond Mine, aligning with its focus on its two core South African assets. The company acknowledges the challenges in the diamond market but remains confident in its resilience and ability to meet production and cost targets. Petra Diamonds is preparing for debt refinancing engagements with lenders, aiming for a successful outcome. The companys strategy emphasizes value over volume production, optimizing recoveries from its high-quality asset base.
| Financial Year | Total Cash at Bank (US$m) | Diamond Debtors (US$m) | Diamond Inventories (US$m) | 2026 Loan Notes (US$m) | Bank Loans and Borrowings (US$m) | Consolidated Net Debt (US$m) | Bank Facilities Undrawn and Available (US$m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 (Mar 31) | 36 | 2 | 31 | 231 | 66 | 258 | 30 |
| 2024 Q4 (Dec 31) | 52 | 0 | 27 | 225 | 43 | 215 | 50 |
| 2024 Q3 (Sep 30) | 47 | 0 | 28 | 245 | 76 | 273 | 26 |
| 2024 Q2 (Jun 30) | 47 | 31 | 28 | 246 | 25 | 193 | 72 |