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Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has completed the divestment of the Mt Henry Selene Gold Project to Alicanto Minerals. The value of the deal has risen materially compared with earlier terms, according to the company. Westgold shareholders are set to retain exposure to Mt Henry Selene through a major stake in Alicanto and the planned Valiant Gold IPO.

For you as an investor, the key point is that ASX:WGX is reshaping its gold portfolio while aiming to keep a link to Mt Henry Selene’s potential. Westgold operates in a sector where capital allocation, project focus and funding options are front of mind for many producers and developers. This move sits within that broader push to concentrate effort on core assets, while using listed equity in partner companies to stay exposed to non core projects.

Looking ahead, the interest in Alicanto and the upcoming Valiant Gold listing connects Westgold’s balance sheet to any future exploration or development progress at Mt Henry Selene. If activity at the project level advances, the main channel back to Westgold investors is likely to be through those equity positions rather than direct mine ownership.

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Quick Assessment

✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At A$7.08, Westgold trades about 18.6% below the A$8.70 analyst price target range midpoint. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Shares are described as trading at roughly 74.7% below estimated fair value. ✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of about 6.5% indicates recent positive share price momentum.

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Key Considerations

📊 The Mt Henry Selene divestment plus equity exposure in Alicanto and Valiant Gold shifts Westgold further toward being an owner of cash generating core mines with indirect exposure to exploration upside. 📊 Keep an eye on how the A$7.08 share price tracks against the A$8.70 analyst target, the high P/E of about 192x and any cash flow updates that reflect proceeds and costs tied to this deal. ⚠️ A key risk is the relatively low net margin of 2.6% compared with last year’s 13.3%, which may limit how much benefit investors ultimately see from portfolio reshaping.

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