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Golden Minerals Company (Symbol: AUMN) is a precious metals mining company headquartered in Golden, Colorado. With mining operations primarily in Mexico and a portfolio of approximately 30 exploration projects spread across Mexico's silver belt and Argentina, the company is committed to becoming a mid-tier precious metals producer.
The core business strategy of Golden Minerals includes focusing on mining operations in Mexico, setting up a second set of mining assets, securing oxide feed for its oxide plant, and exploring select properties. They are also on the lookout for strategic business opportunities to expand their reach and capabilities.
Golden Minerals owns the Velardeña Properties, which are high-grade silver and gold underground mining operations located in Durango State, Mexico. As of February 2015, Velardeña's NI 43-101 resources include approximately 27 million silver equivalent ounces (AgEq oz) in measured and indicated categories, plus an additional 33 million AgEq oz inferred. The resource grades average over 300 grams per tonne of silver and around 4.5 grams per tonne of gold. Velardeña's resources also contain lead and zinc base metals.
In addition to Velardeña, the company owns the El Quevar exploration property in the province of Salta, Argentina, and a diversified portfolio of precious metals and other mineral exploration properties located in or near historically significant precious metals producing regions in Mexico.
Golden Minerals' business is structured into two main divisions: Mexico Operations and Corporate Exploration and Other. These divisions allow the company to manage its mining activities efficiently while also focusing on exploratory ventures to discover new opportunities.
Golden Minerals Company (NYSE-A: AUMN, TSX: AUMN) has closed the sale of its Velardeña Mine and associated facilities to a private Mexican company for $2,500,000 cash plus VAT. The transaction was part of asset purchase and sale agreements dated April 29, 2024. However, there's a delay in closing the sale of the oxide processing plant and water wells in Durango State, Mexico. Golden Minerals has received partial payments of $373,000 for these assets, with the remaining $2,627,000 plus VAT due on July 1. The company plans to negotiate an extension with the buyer for the outstanding amount.
Golden Minerals has received a notice from NYSE American on July 2, 2024, indicating non-compliance with the exchange's continued listing standards. Specifically, the company is not meeting Sections 1003(a)(i), 1003(a)(ii), and 1003(a)(iii) due to its reported stockholders’ equity of $0.6 million as of March 31, 2024, and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in the past five fiscal years. The company had previously been notified of non-compliance with Section 1003(a)(iii) on June 9, 2023. Golden Minerals submitted a compliance plan on July 6, 2023, which the NYSE accepted on August 22, 2023, granting the company time until December 6, 2024, to meet the standards. There is no immediate impact on the company's stock or operations.
Golden Minerals has announced the retirement of CEO and President Warren Rehn, effective immediately. Rehn, who joined the company in 2012 and became CEO in 2015, will continue as a consultant. Pablo Castaños, currently Executive Vice President, will succeed Rehn as CEO and President and has joined the Board of Directors. Castaños, who previously worked with Golden Minerals and Goldcorp, has been preparing for this transition since July 2023. The company aims to reduce overhead costs and generate value from its projects in Argentina, Mexico, and Nevada.
Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) has released its first quarter 2024 financial results. The company reported a net loss of $4.6 million ($0.32 per share) compared to a $3.3 million loss in Q1 2023. Revenues from discontinued operations were $1.2 million versus $4.2 million in Q1 2023.
Operational challenges led to the halting of mining and processing activities at Velardeña properties by the end of March 2024. Barrick Gold withdrew from the El Quevar project, and Golden Minerals plans to focus on exploration at El Quevar as funding allows.
Golden Minerals entered into agreements to sell certain Mexican assets for $5.5 million, with initial payments received. The company had $2.4 million in cash as of March 31, 2024, but faces liquidity challenges and will require $6-8 million to cover expenses through March 2025.
Golden Minerals (NYSE-A: AUMN, TSX: AUMN) reported its Q1 2024 financial results. The company restarted silver-gold production at Velardeña Properties in December 2023, but halted mining and processing by March 2024 due to operational issues. Barrick Gold withdrew from an Earn-In Agreement on the El Quevar silver project, which now reverts to Golden's full control. Golden plans to sell certain assets, including Velardeña and Chicago mines, for $5.5 million in cash.
Q1 2024 revenue from discontinued operations was $1.2 million, compared to $4.2 million in Q1 2023. Net operating margin from discontinued operations was negative $1.7 million, compared to positive $0.2 million in Q1 2023. Golden Minerals ended Q1 2024 with $2.4 million in cash, no debt, and a net loss of $4.6 million ($0.32 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.3 million ($0.47 per share) in Q1 2023. The company requires $6.0-8.0 million in capital inflows to meet its financial needs through March 2025.
Golden Minerals Company announces the sale of Velardeña Properties in Mexico for $5.5 million in cash. Additionally, a settlement agreement with Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. was granted final court approval.
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