Golden Minerals Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

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Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, showing a revenue increase to $7.5 million from $1.8 million in Q1 2021, yielding a net operating margin of $3.2 million. The company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million or $0.00 per share, an improvement from $3.2 million loss in the previous year. Production included 3,608 ounces of gold and 13,944 ounces of silver. Cash reserves decreased slightly to $11.7 million. Future expectations include net operating margin of approximately $7.0 to $9.0 million from the Rodeo operation over the next year.

Positive

• Revenue increased from $1.8 million in Q1 2021 to $7.5 million in Q1 2022.
• Net operating margin improved to $3.2 million from $0.2 million year-over-year.
• Production of 3,608 payable gold ounces and 13,944 payable silver ounces reported.
• Cash balance of $11.7 million provides stability for future operations.

Negative

• Net loss of $0.3 million, though improved from $3.2 million loss in Q1 2021.
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $12.2 million at year-end 2021.

GOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Golden Minerals Company (“Golden Minerals”, “Golden” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: AUMN and TSX: AUMN) today provided financial results and a business summary for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.

First Quarter Financial Results – Highlights

(All currency expressed in approximate USD)

• Revenue of $7.5 million yielding a net operating margin of $3.2 million in the first quarter 2022, vs. $1.8 million revenue and a net operating margin of $0.2 million in the first quarter 2021, both from mining operations at the Company’s Rodeo gold-silver mine in Mexico.
• $11.7 million cash and cash equivalents balance as of March 31, 2022, compared to $12.2 million as of December 31, 2021.
• Net loss of $0.00 per share or $0.3 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to a net loss of $0.02 per share or $3.2 million in the first quarter 2021.

First Quarter Business Summary

• Produced 3,608 payable gold ounces and 13,944 payable silver ounces (3,787 gold equivalent (“AuEq”) ounces) with total cash costs, net of silver by-product credits, per payable ounce of gold of $1,164.¹
• Sold 4,040 AuEq oz. in doré, at average prices (before selling and refining costs) of $1,888/oz Au and $24.24/oz Ag. Doré inventory at March 31, 2022 consists of 375 payable oz. Au and 1,379 payable oz. Ag.
• Reported grades processed of 3.1 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold and 11.6 g/t silver during the quarter.
• Processed at an average rate of 527 tonnes per day (“tpd”) during the quarter.
• Continued limited scale test mining activities at Velardeña for use in final optimization of a bio-oxidation plant design and for use in additional flotation separation studies; also testing mining methods to determine whether the Company is able to control mining dilution. Results are expected in the next few months, after which time the Company anticipates making a decision on constructing the BIOX plant and restarting the operation.

¹ Gold equivalents are based on actual gold and silver prices realized during the first quarter 2022: $1,888/oz Au and $24.24/oz Ag.

Warren Rehn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Minerals, commented, “Rodeo continues to operate according to plan providing cash flow for our exploration and development projects at Yoquivo, Sarita Este, and of course, Velardeña. We are on track to recommend a start-up plan for Velardeña within the next few months. I am very pleased with our progress establishing Golden Minerals as a sustainable gold and silver producer.”

Quarterly Conference Call and Webcast

Management will be hosting a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”) to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results and recent project updates. You are invited to join the webcast at Golden Minerals Q1 2022 Earnings Call. Please plan to join 10 minutes prior to the start time.

The webcast will also be available for replay on the Golden Minerals website at http://www.goldenminerals.com after May 11, 2022.

First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

The Company reported revenue of $7.5 million from doré sales, $4.3 million costs of metals sold and $3.2 million in net operating margin in the first quarter 2022, all related to gold-silver production at the Rodeo mine. Exploration expenditures were $1.7 million during the quarter and included a 2,500-meter RC drill program at Rodeo that finished delineating the mineralized area on the south side of the current pit, as well as other general exploration and holding costs related to the Company’s portfolio of exploration projects. Velardeña care and maintenance expenses were $0.5 million in the quarter and include costs related to test mining in advance of a production decision. El Quevar project expense was $0.1 million and includes costs of exploration and evaluation activities, care and maintenance, and property holding costs, net of reimbursements from Barrick Gold under the terms of an Earn-In Agreement. Administrative expenses totaled $1.3 million and include costs associated with being a public company that are incurred primarily by the Company’s corporate activities in support of the Rodeo Property, the Velardeña Properties, the Yoquivo project and the balance of the Company’s exploration portfolio. The Company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million or $0.00 per share.

Twelve Month Financial Outlook

The Company ended the first quarter 2022 with a cash balance of $11.7 million and anticipates receiving approximately $7.0 to $9.0 million in net operating margin (defined as revenue from the sale of metals less costs of metals sold) from the Rodeo operation during the 12 months ending March 31, 2023, assuming average gold and silver prices during that period of $1,800 and $25.00 oz, respectively. The Company is also scheduled to receive the final installment of $2.0 million due from Fabled Silver Gold Corp. in December 2022 under the terms of an agreement for the sale of the Company’s Santa Maria project.

The Company’s currently forecasted expenditures during the 12 months ending March 31, 2023, apart from Rodeo costs of metals sold which are included in the net operating margin forecast, total approximately $10.0 million as follows:

• $4.3 million on exploration activities and property holding costs associated with the Company’s portfolio of exploration properties located in Mexico, Argentina and Nevada, including project assessment and evaluation costs relating to additional exploration at Rodeo, Yoquivo and other properties;
• $1.1 million at the Velardeña Properties for care and maintenance;
• $0.4 million at the El Quevar project to fund care and maintenance and property holding costs, net of reimbursement from Barrick;
• $3.7 million in general and administrative costs; and
• $0.5 million due to an increase in working capital.

Additional information regarding first quarter 2022 financial results can be found in the Company’s 10-Q Quarterly Report which is available on the Golden Minerals website at www.goldenminerals.com.

About Golden Minerals

Golden Minerals is a growing gold and silver producer based in Golden, Colorado. The Company is primarily focused on producing gold and silver from its Rodeo Mine and advancing its Velardeña Properties in Mexico and, through partner funded exploration, its El Quevar silver property in Argentina, as well as acquiring and advancing selected mining properties in Mexico, Nevada and Argentina.

Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (US Dollars, unaudited)
					December 31,
	March 31,				2021
	2022				(Restated)
	(in thousands, except share data)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	11,730			$	12,229
Short-term investments		91				67
Inventories, net		1,963				1,608
Value added tax receivable, net		1,475				1,290
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1,122				1,145
Total current assets		16,381				16,339
Property, plant and equipment, net		6,563				6,627
Other long-term assets		693				747
Total assets	$	23,637			$	23,713
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	4,337			$	3,509
Deferred revenue		1,094				1,469
Other current liabilities		625				721
Total current liabilities		6,056				5,699
Asset retirement and reclamation liabilities		3,639				3,569
Other long-term liabilities		246				353
Total liabilities		9,941				9,621
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized; 163,927,992 and 162,804,612 shares issued and outstanding respectively		1,639				1,628
Additional paid in capital		540,427				540,518
Accumulated deficit		(528,370	)			(528,054	)
Shareholders' equity		13,696				14,092
Total liabilities and equity	$	23,637			$	23,713

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (US dollars, unaudited)
	Quarter Ended March 31,
	2022				2021
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue:
Sale of metals	$	7,506			$	1,778
Total revenue		7,506				1,778
Costs and expenses:
Cost of metals sold (exclusive of depreciation shown below)		(4,322	)			(1,536	)
Exploration expense		(1,666	)			(781	)
El Quevar project expense		(117	)			(106	)
Velardeña care and maintenance costs		(536	)			(199	)
Administrative expense		(1,272	)			(1,548	)
Stock based compensation		(150	)			(429	)
Reclamation expense		(69	)			(66	)
Other operating income (expense), net		388				199
Depreciation and amortization		(65	)			(155	)
Total costs and expenses		(7,809	)			(4,621	)
Loss from operations		(303	)			(2,843	)
Other income (expense):
Interest and other expense, net		(3	)			(360	)
Other income		25				52
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions		50				(79	)
Total other income (loss)		72				(387	)
Loss from operations before income taxes		(231	)			(3,230	)
Income taxes		(85	)			52
Net Loss	$	(316	)		$	(3,178	)
Net income (loss) per common share — basic
Loss	$	(0.00	)		$	(0.02	)
Weighted average Common Stock outstanding — basic (1)		162,511,278				160,442,137

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the results of limited scale test mining activities at Velardeña; the decision to construct the BIOX plant and restart the Velardeña operation; anticipated net operating margin from the Rodeo operation during the 12 months ending March 31, 2023; the receipt of expected final installment due to Golden Minerals from Fabled Silver Gold Corp.; and forecasted expenditures during the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the potential future re-suspension of non-essential activities in Mexico, including mining; lower than anticipated revenue or higher than anticipated costs at the Rodeo mine, and mine testing activities at Velardeña; declines in general economic conditions; changes in political conditions, in tax, royalty, environmental and other laws in the United States, Mexico or Argentina and other market conditions; and fluctuations in silver and gold prices. Golden Minerals assumes no obligation to update this information. Additional risks relating to Golden Minerals may be found in the periodic and current reports filed with the SEC by Golden Minerals, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

For additional information please visit http://www.goldenminerals.com/.

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Golden Minerals Company

Karen Winkler, Director of Investor Relations

(303) 839-5060

Source: Golden Minerals Company

FAQ

What were Golden Minerals' Q1 2022 revenues and net operating margins?

Golden Minerals reported revenues of $7.5 million and a net operating margin of $3.2 million for Q1 2022.

How much gold and silver did Golden Minerals produce in Q1 2022?

In Q1 2022, Golden Minerals produced 3,608 payable gold ounces and 13,944 payable silver ounces.

What is the current cash balance of Golden Minerals as of March 31, 2022?

As of March 31, 2022, Golden Minerals had a cash balance of $11.7 million.

What is Golden Minerals' net loss for the first quarter of 2022?

The net loss for Golden Minerals in Q1 2022 was $0.3 million or $0.00 per share.

What are the projections for Golden Minerals' operating margin for the next year?

Golden Minerals anticipates a net operating margin of approximately $7.0 to $9.0 million from the Rodeo operation over the next 12 months.