Fortuna reports record earnings for the third quarter of 2024
Fortuna Mining reported record Q3 2024 financial results with attributable net income of $50.5 million ($0.16 per share) and operating cash flow of $119.3 million. The company produced 110,820 ounces of gold equivalent at a cash cost of $1,059 per ounce. Key highlights include achieving a positive net cash position of $8.0 million, increased liquidity to $430.6 million, and consolidated sales of $274.9 million (up 13% year-over-year). The company remains on track to meet its annual production guidance of 457-497 koz gold equivalent.
Fortuna Mining ha riportato risultati finanziari record per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un reddito netto attribuibile di 50,5 milioni di dollari (0,16 dollari per azione) e un flusso di cassa operativo di 119,3 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha prodotto 110.820 once di equivalente oro a un costo di cassa di 1.059 dollari per oncia. I punti salienti includono il raggiungimento di una posizione di cassa netta positiva di 8,0 milioni di dollari, un aumento della liquidità a 430,6 milioni di dollari e vendite consolidate di 274,9 milioni di dollari (in aumento del 13% rispetto all'anno precedente). L'azienda è sulla buona strada per soddisfare le sue previsioni annuali di produzione di 457-497 koz di equivalente oro.
Fortuna Mining informó resultados financieros récord para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto atribuible de 50.5 millones de dólares (0.16 dólares por acción) y un flujo de efectivo operativo de 119.3 millones de dólares. La compañía produjo 110,820 onzas de equivalente de oro a un costo de efectivo de 1,059 dólares por onza. Los puntos destacados incluyen el logro de una posición neta de efectivo positiva de 8.0 millones de dólares, un aumento de la liquidez a 430.6 millones de dólares y ventas consolidadas de 274.9 millones de dólares (un incremento del 13% interanual). La empresa sigue en camino de cumplir con su guía de producción anual de 457-497 koz de equivalente de oro.
Fortuna Mining는 2024년도 3분기 재무 결과에서 5050만 달러의 귀속 순이익 (주당 0.16달러)과 1억 1930만 달러의 운영 현금 흐름을 기록했습니다. 이 회사는 110,820 온스의 금에 상당하는 양을 생산했으며, 현금 비용은 온스당 1,059달러였습니다. 주요 하이라이트로는 800만 달러의 긍정적인 순 현금 위치 달성, 유동성을 4억 3060만 달러로 증가시킨 점, 그리고 총 매출이 2억 7490만 달러(전년 대비 13% 증가)인 점이 있습니다. 이 회사는 연간 생산 지침인 457-497koz의 금에 상당하는 양을 만족시키기 위해 순조롭게 진행되고 있습니다.
Fortuna Mining a annoncé des résultats financiers record pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, avec un revenu net attribuable de 50,5 millions de dollars (0,16 dollar par action) et un flux de trésorerie d'exploitation de 119,3 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a produit 110 820 onces d'équivalent or à un coût en espèces de 1 059 dollars par once. Les points forts comprennent l'atteinte d'une position de trésorerie nette positive de 8,0 millions de dollars, une augmentation de la liquidité à 430,6 millions de dollars et des ventes consolidées de 274,9 millions de dollars (en hausse de 13 % d'une année sur l'autre). L'entreprise est en bonne voie pour atteindre ses prévisions de production annuelle de 457-497 koz d'équivalent or.
Fortuna Mining hat für das dritte Quartal 2024 Rekordergebnisse veröffentlicht, mit einem attributablen Nettogewinn von 50,5 Millionen US-Dollar (0,16 US-Dollar pro Aktie) und einem operativen Cashflow von 119,3 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen produzierte 110.820 Unzen Goldäquivalent zu einem Barkosten von 1.059 US-Dollar pro Unze. Zu den wichtigsten Highlights gehören die Erreichung einer positiven Nettobankposition von 8,0 Millionen US-Dollar, eine erhöhte Liquidität von 430,6 Millionen US-Dollar und konsolidierte Verkäufe von 274,9 Millionen US-Dollar (ein Anstieg von 13 % im Jahresvergleich). Das Unternehmen liegt weiterhin im Plan, um seine jährliche Produktionsprognose von 457-497 koz Goldäquivalent zu erreichen.
- Record attributable net income of $50.5M, up 84% YoY
- Operating cash flow before working capital reached $119.3M
- Achieved positive net cash position of $8.0M
- Sales increased 13% YoY to $274.9M
- Liquidity improved to $430.6M from $355.6M in Q2
- Cash costs increased 30% YoY to $1,059/oz Au Eq
- AISC rose 29% YoY to $1,696/oz Au Eq
- Gold equivalent production decreased from 116,570 oz in Q2 to 110,820 oz
- Free cash flow declined 19% YoY to $56.6M
Insights
Record financial performance with
Production costs remain a concern with AISC at
The reduction in credit facility from
Strong operational performance at Séguéla with
Production challenges at San Jose in its final reserve year and currency headwinds at Lindero are pressuring costs. However, multiple efficiency initiatives are underway, including grind optimization and processing improvements. The
Grade variability at Yaramoko requires accelerated development to access new resources, though exploration success at Kingfisher (14.2 g/t Au over 16.8m) shows promising resource expansion potential.
(All amounts are expressed in US dollars, tabular amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2024.
“In the third quarter, a focus on cost discipline and safe operations allowed Fortuna to capture the benefit of rising metal prices and achieve record attributable earnings of
Third Quarter 2024 highlights
Financial
- Attributable net income of
$50.5 million or$0.16 per share, compared to$40.6 million or$0.13 per share in Q2 2024 - Adjusted attributable net income1 of
$49.9 million or$0.16 per share, compared to$30.4 million or$0.10 per share in Q2 2024 - Generated
$119.3 million (or$0.38 per share) of cash flow from operations before working capital changes, and free cash flow from ongoing operations1 of$56.6 million , compared to$93.0 million (or$0.30 per share) and$38.6 million , respectively, in Q2 2024 - As at the end of the quarter, the Company had a cash position of
$180.6 million and achieved a positive net cash1 position of$8.0 million . Liquidity increased to$430.6 million from$355.6 million at the end of Q2 2024 - Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company resized its revolving credit facility from
$250.0 million to$150.0 million and increased the uncommitted accordion to$75.0 million from$50.0 million reducing its reliance on bank debt. The revolving debt facility remains fully undrawn2
1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Excluding letters of credit
3 Au Eq includes gold, silver, lead and zinc and is calculated using the following metal prices:
Operational
- Gold equivalent3 production of 110,820 ounces, compared to 116,570 ounces in Q2 2024. Nine month gold equivalent production of 339,933 ounces, aligned to meet annual guidance of 457 to 497 koz. For full details refer to our News Release titled “Fortuna reports solid production of 110,820 gold equivalent ounces for the third quarter of 2024” dated October 10, 2024
- Consolidated cash costs1 per ounce of gold equivalent sold of
$1,059 for the quarter and$977 year to date remain largely aligned with annual guidance of$935 t o$1,055 ; adjusting for San Jose, which is mining its last year of Mineral Reserves, consolidated cash costs were$935 for the quarter - Consolidated all-in sustaining cash costs (AISC)1 per ounce of gold equivalent sold of
$1,696 for the quarter and$1,618 year to date, are tracking at the upper end of annual guidance of$1,485 t o$1,640 ; adjusting for San Jose, consolidated AISC was$1,594. T he leach-pad expansion for Lindero is a one-time$42 million capital project in 2024 set for completion in Q4 and weighs approximately$90 per ounce on our annual consolidated AISC - The Company recorded one lost time injury in the quarter and a year-to-date total recordable injury frequency rate of 1.37
Growth and Development
- At the newly discovered Kingfisher prospect at the Séguéla Mine the Company intersected 14.2 g/t gold over 16.8 meters. For full details refer to our News Release titled “Fortuna intersects 14.2g/t Au over 16.8 meter at the Kingfisher prospects, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire” dated September 10, 2024
- Exploration continued at the Diamba Sud exploration project with an intersect of 6.9 g/t gold over 33.3 meters at the Western Splay prospect. For full details refer to our News Release titled “Fortuna intersects 6.9g/t Au over 33.3. meters at the Diamba Sud Project, Senegal” dated September 12, 2024
Third Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results
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(Expressed in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||||
Sales | 274.9 | 243.1 | 13 | % | 759.8 | 577.1 | 32 | % | ||||||
Mine operating income | 86.9 | 65.9 | 32 | % | 236.8 | 138.2 | 71 | % | ||||||
Operating income | 72.7 | 45.4 | 60 | % | 175.2 | 77.0 | 128 | % | ||||||
Attributable net income | 50.5 | 27.5 | 84 | % | 117.4 | 41.5 | 183 | % | ||||||
Attributable income per share - basic | 0.16 | 0.09 | 78 | % | 0.38 | 0.14 | 171 | % | ||||||
Adjusted attributable net income1 | 49.9 | 29.6 | 69 | % | 107.3 | 44.3 | 142 | % | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 131.3 | 104.6 | 26 | % | 339.1 | 214.0 | 58 | % | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 92.9 | 106.5 | (13 | %) | 215.4 | 191.8 | 12 | % | ||||||
Free cash flow from ongoing operations1 | 56.6 | 70.0 | (19 | %) | 107.3 | 87.3 | 23 | % | ||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au Eq)1 | 1,059 | 814 | 30 | % | 977 | 887 | 10 | % | ||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au Eq)1 | 1,696 | 1,313 | 29 | % | 1,618 | 1,508 | 7 | % | ||||||
Capital expenditures2 | ||||||||||||||
Sustaining | 38.4 | 27.2 | 41 | % | 94.1 | 89.3 | 5 | % | ||||||
Non-sustaining3 | 12.3 | 1.3 | 846 | % | 38.8 | 3.4 | 1,041 | % | ||||||
Séguéla construction | - | 1.9 | (100 | %) | - | 50.0 | (100 | %) | ||||||
Brownfields | (0.5 | ) | 3.3 | (115 | %) | 9.0 | 10.7 | (16 | %) | |||||
As at | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 180.6 | 128.1 | 41 | % | ||||||||||
Net liquidity position (excluding letters of credit) | 430.6 | 213.1 | 102 | % | ||||||||||
Shareholder's equity attributable to Fortuna shareholders | 1,420.4 | 1,238.4 | 15 | % | ||||||||||
1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures. | ||||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||||
3 Non-sustaining expenditures include greenfields exploration | ||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||
Third Quarter 2024 Results
Cash Costs and AISC
Consolidated cash cost per equivalent gold ounce was
All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce was
AISC Performance vs 2024 Guidance
All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce sold for the nine months ending September 30, 2024 was
- Real currency appreciation of the Argentine Peso increasing Lindero’s cash costs by
9% - Increased sustaining capital costs to accelerate 2025 development at Yaramoko to access newly identified mineral resources
- Lower production compared to plan at San Jose due to operational challenges in its last year of reserves
The Company has several continuous improvement initiatives in place. Some of the key ongoing projects are:
- Séguéla process optimization: In Q3 2024 Séguéla achieved
35% higher throughput than nameplate capacity, and20% higher than our 2024 mine plan. This increase already exceeds the capacity expansion scheduled in the technical report for 2026. The expansion has been achieved with minimal capex. - Lindero: Several productivity and cost reduction projects representing annual incremental profit of
$16 million (pre-tax) consisting mainly of the following: increased gold recovery from grind size optimization, ADR plant incremental flow, haulage fleet optimization, and conversion from diesel power generation to solar.
Attributable Net Income and Adjusted Attributable Net Income
Net income attributable to Fortuna for the quarter was
The increase in net income and adjusted net income was explained mainly by higher realized gold and silver prices partially offset by lower gold sales volume and higher costs per ounce. The realized gold and silver prices were
Adjusted net income for the quarter also benefited from
Depreciation and Depletion
Depreciation and depletion for the third quarter of 2024 was
Cash Flow
Net cash generated by operations for the quarter was
Negative working capital for the quarter of
In the third quarter of 2024 capital expenditures on a cash basis amounted to
Free cash flow from ongoing operations for the quarter was
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the current quarter of
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(Expressed in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||
Mine G&A | 9.9 | 8.4 | 18 | % | 26.6 | 20.5 | 30 | % | |||||||||
Corporate G&A | 3.9 | 5.5 | (29 | %) | 19.8 | 19.7 | 1 | % | |||||||||
Share-based payments | 2.1 | 0.5 | 320 | % | 10.1 | 3.8 | 166 | % | |||||||||
Workers' participation | 0.1 | 0.2 | (50 | %) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | % | |||||||||
Total | 16.0 | 14.6 | 10 | % | 56.7 | 44.2 | 28 | % |
Liquidity
The Company’s total liquidity available as of September 30, 2024 was
Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Mine Production | |||||||||||
Tonnes milled | 418,390 | 310,387 | 1,131,684 | 419,992 | |||||||
Average tonnes crushed per day | 4,548 | 3,695 | 4,115 | 2,762 | |||||||
Gold | |||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 2.69 | 3.83 | 2.94 | 3.28 | |||||||
Recovery (%) | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | |||||||
Production (oz) | 34,998 | 31,498 | 102,537 | 35,521 | |||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 33,816 | 35,503 | 101,369 | 35,503 | |||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,494 | 1,927 | 2,305 | 1,927 | |||||||
Unit Costs | |||||||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 655 | 397 | 559 | 397 | |||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,176 | 788 | 1,073 | 788 | |||||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||||||
Sustaining | 5,992 | 3,147 | 14,827 | 3,147 | |||||||
Sustaining leases | 2,332 | 3,044 | 7,034 | 3,044 | |||||||
Non-sustaining | 4,797 | - | 14,437 | - | |||||||
Brownfields | 187 | - | 6,273 | - | |||||||
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | |||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | |||||||||||
During the third quarter of 2024, mine production totaled 484,050 tonnes of ore, averaging 2.48 g/t Au, and containing an estimated 38,661 ounces of gold from the Antenna, Ancien and Koula pits. Movement of waste during the quarter totaled 2,935,335 tonnes, for a strip ratio of 6:1. Production was mainly focused from the Antenna pit which produced 412,063 tonnes of ore, with the balance of production sourced from the Koula and Ancien pits.
In the third quarter of 2024, Séguéla processed 418,390 tonnes, producing 34,998 ounces of gold, at an average head grade of 2.69 g/t Au, an
The cash cost per gold ounce sold was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was
Looking forward into 2025, the Séguéla mine plans to operate at approximately 35 percent higher throughput rate compared to nameplate design, and at a stripping ratio closer to the Mineral Reserve average of 13:1 compared to 6:1 year to date. The higher throughput achieved through optimization initiatives in 2024 has not required any material capital expenditures. As a result of sustained higher production rates, the mine will correspondingly face an acceleration of infrastructure requirements in the approximate amount of
Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
Mine Production | ||||||||||||
Tonnes milled | 123,754 | 137,281 | 352,864 | 421,133 | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 6.71 | 7.72 | 7.92 | 6.52 | ||||||||
Recovery (%) | 98 | 99 | 98 | 98 | ||||||||
Production (oz) | 28,006 | 34,036 | 86,630 | 89,476 | ||||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 27,995 | 33,971 | 86,621 | 89,448 | ||||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,474 | 1,932 | 2,304 | 1,932 | ||||||||
Unit Costs | ||||||||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 974 | 753 | 876 | 764 | ||||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,373 | 1,213 | 1,379 | 1,429 | ||||||||
Capital Expenditures ( | ||||||||||||
Sustaining | 5,381 | 9,451 | 20,112 | 37,318 | ||||||||
Sustaining leases | 1,002 | 1,161 | 3,069 | 3,681 | ||||||||
Non-sustaining | 2,463 | – | 4,005 | – | ||||||||
Brownfields | (1,217 | ) | 1,447 | 1,543 | 3,656 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
In the third quarter of 2024, 123,754 tonnes of ore were treated at an average head grade of 6.71 g/t Au, producing 28,006 ounces of gold. This represents a
During the quarter, 80,740 tonnes of ore were mined averaging 7.41 g/t Au from the 55 Zone, and 21,905 tonnes of ore averaging 9.02 g/t Au from QV Prime, totaling 102,645 tonnes averaging 7.75 g/t Au.
The cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was
Lindero Mine, Argentina
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Mine Production | |||||||||||
Tonnes placed on the leach pad | 1,654,101 | 1,467,578 | 4,610,215 | 4,449,049 | |||||||
Gold | |||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.65 | |||||||
Production (oz) | 24,345 | 20,933 | 70,481 | 71,647 | |||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 26,655 | 22,242 | 69,886 | 74,194 | |||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,503 | 1,910 | 2,316 | 1,923 | |||||||
Unit Costs | |||||||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,042 | 987 | 1,047 | 915 | |||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,962 | 1,609 | 1,881 | 1,568 | |||||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||||||
Sustaining | 20,678 | 7,669 | 46,636 | 28,751 | |||||||
Sustaining leases | 586 | 598 | 1,771 | 1,795 | |||||||
Non-sustaining | 219 | 353 | 568 | 676 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
During the third quarter of 2024, 2.1 million tonnes of ore were mined, with a stripping ratio of 1:1. A total of 1,654,101 tonnes of ore was placed on the heap leach pad at an average gold grade of 0.66 g/t, containing an estimated 34,925 ounces of gold. The
Lindero’s total gold production for the quarter was 24,345 ounces of gold, comprised of 22,569 ounces in doré bars, 1,754 ounces contained in rich fine carbon, and 21 ounces contained in copper precipitate. The
The cash cost per ounce of gold for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold during Q3 2024 was
As of September 30, 2024, the
San Jose Mine, Mexico
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Mine Production | |||||||||||
Tonnes milled | 188,212 | 247,542 | 545,529 | 689,165 | |||||||
Average tonnes milled per day | 2,163 | 2,845 | 2,106 | 2,790 | |||||||
Silver | |||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 99 | 189 | 128 | 180 | |||||||
Recovery (%) | 86 | 91 | 87 | 91 | |||||||
Production (oz) | 510,741 | 1,372,530 | 1,954,028 | 3,633,107 | |||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 533,812 | 1,347,719 | 1,946,637 | 3,618,723 | |||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 29.45 | 23.65 | 27.12 | 23.37 | |||||||
Gold | |||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 0.74 | 1.14 | 0.90 | 1.11 | |||||||
Recovery (%) | 85 | 91 | 86 | 90 | |||||||
Production (oz) | 3,771 | 8,205 | 13,573 | 22,215 | |||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 3,941 | 8,068 | 13,411 | 22,118 | |||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,484 | 1,932 | 2,296 | 1,930 | |||||||
Unit Costs | |||||||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 29.40 | 13.73 | 25.01 | 13.37 | |||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 32.65 | 18.04 | 27.67 | 18.66 | |||||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||||||
Sustaining | – | 3,462 | – | 10,828 | |||||||
Sustaining leases | 198 | 256 | 675 | 632 | |||||||
Non-sustaining | 2,535 | 385 | 8,325 | 1,178 | |||||||
Brownfields | – | 1,082 | – | 2,958 |
1 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively.
2 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent, and all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are non-IFRS financial measures, refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis
In the third quarter of 2024, San Jose produced 510,741 ounces of silver and 3,771 ounces of gold,
The processing plant milled 188,212 tonnes averaging 2,163 tonnes per day. Metallurgical recoveries were impacted by higher iron oxide material from upper levels mined during the period.
The cash cost per silver equivalent ounce for the three months ending September 30, 2024, was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per payable silver equivalent ounce for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by
Following Management’s evaluation of the options available for San Jose, the Company is planning to initiate the progressive closure of the San Jose mine starting in the first quarter of 2025. A comprehensive multi-year closure and monitoring plan and budget are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The plan considers concurrent closure activities with reduced mining operations, which may continue for up to eighteen months at rates of under 1,000 tonnes per day in selected portions of the remaining Mineral Resources in the underground mine. Management expects production income can offset a significant portion of closure costs in the initial years.
Caylloma Mine, Peru
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
Mine Production | ||||||||||||
Tonnes milled | 138,030 | 140,077 | 411,669 | 403,076 | ||||||||
Average tonnes milled per day | 1,551 | 1,556 | 1,548 | 1,515 | ||||||||
Silver | ||||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | ||||||||
Recovery (%) | 84 | 82 | 83 | 82 | ||||||||
Production (oz) | 305,446 | 308,221 | 927,304 | 896,583 | ||||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 338,768 | 275,708 | 931,820 | 875,365 | ||||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 29.24 | 23.93 | 26.98 | 23.50 | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||
Grade (g/t) | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.13 | ||||||||
Recovery (%) | 27 | 24 | 28 | 24 | ||||||||
Production (oz) | 131 | 149 | 424 | 404 | ||||||||
Metal sold (oz) | 46 | 18 | 169 | 40 | ||||||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,512 | 1,921 | 2,233 | 1,902 | ||||||||
Lead | ||||||||||||
Grade (%) | 3.62 | 3.66 | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||||||||
Recovery (%) | 91 | 92 | 91 | 92 | ||||||||
Production (000's lbs) | 9,998 | 10,337 | 30,053 | 30,053 | ||||||||
Metal sold (000's lbs) | 10,934 | 9,232 | 30,181 | 29,433 | ||||||||
Realized price ($/lb) | 0.93 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.98 | ||||||||
Zinc | ||||||||||||
Grade (%) | 4.64 | 5.07 | 4.63 | 5.07 | ||||||||
Recovery (%) | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | ||||||||
Production (000's lbs) | 12,809 | 14,037 | 38,032 | 41,125 | ||||||||
Metal sold (000's lbs) | 13,411 | 13,959 | 38,586 | 41,759 | ||||||||
Realized price ($/lb) | 1.26 | 1.10 | 1.22 | 1.26 | ||||||||
Unit Costs | ||||||||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 14.88 | 15.25 | 13.45 | 14.10 | ||||||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 22.69 | 21.14 | 19.90 | 19.03 | ||||||||
Capital Expenditures ( | ||||||||||||
Sustaining | 6,310 | 3,514 | 12,480 | 9,267 | ||||||||
Sustaining leases | (9 | ) | 813 | 1,871 | 2,626 | |||||||
Brownfields | 516 | 797 | 1,208 | 1,337 |
1 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively.
2 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent, and all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are non-IFRS financial measures, refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
The Caylloma Mine produced 305,446 ounces of silver at an average head grade of 82 g/t Ag in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting similar production as the previous quarter.
Zinc and lead production was 12.8 million pounds and 10.0 million pounds, respectively, with average head grades of
The cash cost per silver equivalent ounce sold for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was
Qualified Person
Eric Chapman, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, is a Professional Geoscientist of the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (Registration Number 36328), and is the Company’s Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios in this news release which are not defined under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and are not disclosed in the Company's financial statements, including but not limited to: cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold; production cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent; cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; free cash flow from ongoing operations; adjusted net income; adjusted attributable net income; adjusted EBITDA and working capital.
These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios are widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance and are used by management to monitor and evaluate the Company's operating performance and ability to generate cash. The Company believes that, in addition to financial measures and ratios prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to evaluate the Company’s performance. However, the measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. Accordingly, non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures and ratios of the Company’s performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
To facilitate a better understanding of these measures and ratios as calculated by the Company, descriptions are provided below. In addition see “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024 MDA”), which section is incorporated by reference in this news release, for additional information regarding each non-IFRS financial measure and non-IFRS ratio disclosed in this news release, including an explanation of their composition; an explanation of how such measures and ratios provide useful information to an investor; and the additional purposes, if any, for which management of the Company uses such measures and ratio. The Q3 2024 MD&A may be accessed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca under the Company’s profile.
Except as otherwise described in the Q3 2024 MD&A, the Company has calculated these measures consistently for all periods presented.
Reconciliation of Debt to total net debt and net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio for September 30, 2024
(Expressed in millions except Total net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio) | As at September 30, 2024 | |
2024 Convertible Notes | 172.5 | |
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | (180.6 | ) |
Total net debt1 | (8.1 | ) |
Adjusted EBITDA (last four quarters) | 459.5 | |
Total net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio | 0:1 | |
1 Excluding letters of credit | ||
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted attributable net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Expressed in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to shareholders | 50.5 | 27.5 | 117.4 | 41.5 | |||||||||||
Adjustments, net of tax: | |||||||||||||||
Community support provision and accruals1 | - | - | (0.3 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine2 | - | 0.1 | - | - | |||||||||||
Write off of mineral properties | - | 0.5 | - | 0.5 | |||||||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives | - | (0.1 | ) | - | (0.3 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax, convertible debentures | - | - | (12.0 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Inventory adjustment | (0.1 | ) | - | 1.7 | 0.7 | ||||||||||
Accretion on right of use assets | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 2.6 | |||||||||||
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | (1.4 | ) | 0.1 | (2.2 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted attributable net income | 49.9 | 29.6 | 107.3 | 44.3 | |||||||||||
1Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated (in millions of US dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Net income | 54.4 | 30.9 | 126.8 | 46.2 | |||||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||
Community support provision and accruals | - | (0.1 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||
Inventory adjustment | (0.1 | ) | - | 2.5 | 0.9 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine | - | 0.1 | - | - | |||||||||||
Net finance items | 6.3 | 8.2 | 19.4 | 14.3 | |||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 59.9 | 63.9 | 167.4 | 148.0 | |||||||||||
Income taxes | 15.1 | 6.6 | 37.3 | 15.6 | |||||||||||
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | (4.3 | ) | (5.0 | ) | (13.8 | ) | (10.8 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 131.3 | 104.6 | 339.1 | 214.0 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to free cash flow from ongoing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Expressed in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 92.9 | 106.5 | 215.4 | 191.8 | |||||||||||
Closure and rehabilitation provisions | 2.2 | - | 2.3 | - | |||||||||||
Séguéla, working capital | - | - | - | 4.4 | |||||||||||
Additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment | (37.8 | ) | (30.6 | ) | (103.1 | ) | (97.3 | ) | |||||||
Gain on blue chip swap investments | 3.2 | - | 8.3 | - | |||||||||||
Right of use payments | (4.2 | ) | (5.9 | ) | (14.8 | ) | (11.6 | ) | |||||||
Other adjustments | 0.3 | - | (0.8 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Free cash flow from ongoing operations | 56.6 | 70.0 | 107.3 | 87.3 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Reconciliation of cost of sales to cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 42,350 | 45,656 | 55,466 | 24,697 | 19,820 | 187,991 | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustment | 2 | — | — | 135 | — | 137 | ||||||||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (13,639 | ) | (12,923 | ) | (27,165 | ) | (1,150 | ) | (4,465 | ) | (59,342 | ) | ||||||
Royalties and taxes | (89 | ) | (5,480 | ) | (6,143 | ) | (639 | ) | (366 | ) | (12,717 | ) | ||||||
By-product credits | (1,132 | ) | — | — | — | — | (1,132 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | 6 | (279 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | — | — | — | 826 | 2,249 | 3,075 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 27,492 | 27,253 | 22,158 | 23,875 | 16,959 | 117,737 | ||||||||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 26,393 | 27,995 | 33,816 | 9,597 | 13,401 | 111,203 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 1,042 | 974 | 655 | 2,488 | 1,265 | 1,059 | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2023 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 36,778 | 53,943 | 33,233 | 37,071 | 16,159 | 177,184 | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (11,132 | ) | (24,563 | ) | (14,556 | ) | (10,233 | ) | (2,960 | ) | (63,444 | ) | ||||||
Royalties and taxes | (3,266 | ) | (3,793 | ) | (4,568 | ) | (1,278 | ) | (166 | ) | (13,071 | ) | ||||||
By-product credits | (454 | ) | — | — | — | — | (454 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | (341 | ) | (340 | ) | (681 | ) | |||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | — | — | — | 1,010 | 4,972 | 5,982 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,926 | 25,587 | 14,109 | 26,229 | 17,665 | 105,516 | ||||||||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 22,224 | 33,971 | 35,503 | 23,487 | 14,384 | 129,570 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 987 | 753 | 397 | 1,117 | 1,228 | 814 | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 112,409 | 131,446 | 152,106 | 73,945 | 53,164 | 523,072 | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustment | (226 | ) | (2,852 | ) | — | 597 | — | (2,481 | ) | |||||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (36,800 | ) | (36,922 | ) | (78,211 | ) | (2,114 | ) | (11,647 | ) | (165,694 | ) | ||||||
Royalties and taxes | (458 | ) | (15,782 | ) | (17,244 | ) | (2,210 | ) | (949 | ) | (36,643 | ) | ||||||
By-product credits | (2,259 | ) | — | — | — | — | (2,259 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | — | (960 | ) | (960 | ) | ||||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | — | — | — | 2,543 | 5,766 | 8,309 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 72,666 | 75,890 | 56,651 | 72,761 | 45,374 | 323,342 | ||||||||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 69,430 | 86,621 | 101,369 | 34,218 | 39,476 | 331,114 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 1,047 | 876 | 559 | 2,126 | 1,149 | 977 | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2023 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 118,783 | 137,159 | 33,233 | 98,960 | 50,810 | 438,945 | ||||||||||||
Inventory adjustment | 15 | (827 | ) | — | — | — | (812 | ) | ||||||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (36,197 | ) | (57,719 | ) | (14,556 | ) | (28,677 | ) | (9,848 | ) | (146,997 | ) | ||||||
Royalties and taxes | (11,042 | ) | (10,241 | ) | (4,568 | ) | (3,575 | ) | (851 | ) | (30,277 | ) | ||||||
By-product credits | (3,738 | ) | — | — | — | — | (3,738 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | (91 | ) | (1,294 | ) | (1,385 | ) | |||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | — | — | — | 2,848 | 15,735 | 18,583 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 67,821 | 68,372 | 14,109 | 69,465 | 54,552 | 274,319 | ||||||||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 74,117 | 89,448 | 35,503 | 63,000 | 47,128 | 309,195 | ||||||||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 915 | 764 | 397 | 1,103 | 1,158 | 887 | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of cost of sales to all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 27,492 | 27,253 | 22,158 | 23,875 | 16,959 | — | 117,737 | |||||||
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Royalties and taxes | 89 | 5,480 | 6,143 | 639 | 366 | — | 12,717 | |||||||
Worker's participation | — | — | — | — | 472 | — | 472 | |||||||
General and administration | 2,935 | 550 | 2,945 | 1,802 | 1,246 | 6,275 | 15,753 | |||||||
Stand-by | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Total cash costs | 30,516 | 33,283 | 31,246 | 26,316 | 19,043 | 6,275 | 146,679 | |||||||
Sustaining capital 1 | 21,264 | 5,166 | 8,511 | 198 | 6,817 | — | 41,956 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs | 51,780 | 38,449 | 39,757 | 26,514 | 25,860 | 6,275 | 188,635 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 26,393 | 27,995 | 33,816 | 9,597 | 13,401 | — | 111,203 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,962 | 1,373 | 1,176 | 2,763 | 1,930 | — | 1,696 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||||
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2023 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | ||||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,926 | 25,587 | 14,109 | 26,229 | 17,665 | — | 105,516 | ||||||||
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Royalties and taxes | 3,266 | 3,793 | 4,568 | 1,278 | 166 | — | 13,071 | ||||||||
Worker's participation | — | — | — | 426 | 510 | — | 936 | ||||||||
General and administration | 2,292 | (243 | ) | 3,112 | 1,727 | 1,032 | 6,219 | 14,139 | |||||||
Stand-by | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Total cash costs | 27,484 | 29,137 | 21,789 | 29,660 | 19,373 | 6,219 | 133,662 | ||||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 8,267 | 12,059 | 6,191 | 4,800 | 5,124 | — | 36,441 | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs | 35,751 | 41,196 | 27,980 | 34,460 | 24,497 | 6,219 | 170,103 | ||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 22,224 | 33,971 | 35,503 | 23,487 | 14,384 | — | 129,570 | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,609 | 1,213 | 788 | 1,467 | 1,703 | — | 1,313 | ||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis | |||||||||||||||
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 72,666 | 75,890 | 56,651 | 72,761 | 45,374 | — | 323,342 | |||||||
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | — | 1,777 | — | — | — | — | 1,777 | |||||||
Royalties and taxes | 458 | 15,782 | 17,244 | 2,210 | 949 | — | 36,643 | |||||||
Worker's participation | — | — | — | — | 1,361 | — | 1,361 | |||||||
General and administration | 9,095 | 1,282 | 6,716 | 4,850 | 3,871 | 29,262 | 55,076 | |||||||
Stand-by | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Total cash costs | 82,219 | 94,731 | 80,611 | 79,821 | 51,555 | 29,262 | 418,199 | |||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 48,407 | 24,724 | 28,134 | 675 | 15,559 | — | 117,499 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs | 130,626 | 119,455 | 108,745 | 80,496 | 67,114 | 29,262 | 535,698 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 69,430 | 86,621 | 101,369 | 34,218 | 39,476 | — | 331,114 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,881 | 1,379 | 1,073 | 2,352 | 1,700 | — | 1,618 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||||
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2023 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | San Jose | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 67,821 | 68,372 | 14,109 | 69,465 | 54,552 | — | 274,319 | |||||||
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | — | 334 | — | — | — | — | 334 | |||||||
Royalties and taxes | 11,042 | 10,241 | 4,568 | 3,575 | 851 | — | 30,277 | |||||||
Worker's participation | — | — | — | 114 | 1,528 | — | 1,642 | |||||||
General and administration | 6,791 | 1,255 | 3,112 | 5,251 | 3,466 | 23,300 | 43,175 | |||||||
Stand-by | — | 2,999 | — | 4,084 | — | — | 7,083 | |||||||
Total cash costs | 85,654 | 83,201 | 21,789 | 82,489 | 60,397 | 23,300 | 356,830 | |||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 30,546 | 44,655 | 6,191 | 14,418 | 13,230 | — | 109,040 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs | 116,200 | 127,856 | 27,980 | 96,907 | 73,627 | 23,300 | 465,870 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 74,117 | 89,448 | 35,503 | 63,000 | 47,128 | — | 309,195 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,568 | 1,429 | 788 | 1,538 | 1,562 | — | 1,508 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | ||||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | ||||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of cost of sales to cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2024 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 24,697 | 19,820 | 44,517 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment | 135 | — | 135 | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (1,150 | ) | (4,465 | ) | (5,615 | ) | |||
Royalties and taxes | (639 | ) | (366 | ) | (1,005 | ) | |||
Other | 6 | (279 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||
Treatment and refining charges | 826 | 2,249 | 3,075 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 23,875 | 16,959 | 40,834 | ||||||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 812,015 | 1,139,823 | 1,951,838 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 29.40 | 14.88 | 20.92 | ||||||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2024 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 84.3:1. Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2024 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 85.9:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:31.6 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:23.2 pounds. | |||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2023 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 37,071 | 16,159 | 53,230 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment | — | — | — | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (10,233 | ) | (2,960 | ) | (13,193 | ) | |||
Royalties and taxes | (1,278 | ) | (166 | ) | (1,444 | ) | |||
Other | (341 | ) | (340 | ) | (681 | ) | |||
Treatment and refining charges | 1,010 | 4,972 | 5,982 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 26,229 | 17,665 | 43,894 | ||||||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 1,910,609 | 1,158,881 | 3,069,490 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 13.73 | 15.25 | 14.30 | ||||||
1 Silver equivalent sold for San Jose for Q3 2023 is 81.7:1.Silver equivalent sold for Caylloma for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio 1:21.7 | |||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||||||||
Figures have been restated to remove Right of Use | |||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2024 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 73,945 | 53,164 | 127,109 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment | 597 | — | 597 | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (2,114 | ) | (11,647 | ) | (13,761 | ) | |||
Royalties and taxes | (2,210 | ) | (949 | ) | (3,159 | ) | |||
Other | — | (960 | ) | (960 | ) | ||||
Treatment and refining charges | 2,543 | 5,766 | 8,309 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 72,761 | 45,374 | 118,135 | ||||||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 2,908,861 | 3,372,741 | 6,281,602 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 25.01 | 13.45 | 18.81 | ||||||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2024 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 84.6:1. Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2024 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 82.8:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:28.4 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:22.1 pounds. | |||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2023 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 98,960 | 50,810 | 149,770 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment | — | — | — | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (28,677 | ) | (9,848 | ) | (38,525 | ) | |||
Royalties and taxes | (3,575 | ) | (851 | ) | (4,426 | ) | |||
Other | (91 | ) | (1,294 | ) | (1,385 | ) | |||
Treatment and refining charges | 2,848 | 15,735 | 18,583 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 69,465 | 54,552 | 124,017 | ||||||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 5,194,670 | 3,869,253 | 9,063,923 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 13.37 | 14.10 | 13.68 | ||||||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2023 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1. Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2023 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds. | |||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||||||||
Figures have been restated to remove Right of Use | |||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||
Reconciliation of all-in sustaining cash cost and all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2024 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO AISC | |||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 23,875 | 16,959 | 40,834 | |||
Royalties and taxes | 639 | 366 | 1,005 | |||
Worker's participation | — | 472 | 472 | |||
General and administration | 1,802 | 1,246 | 3,048 | |||
Stand-by | — | — | — | |||
Total cash costs | 26,316 | 19,043 | 45,359 | |||
Sustaining capital3 | 198 | 6,817 | 7,015 | |||
All-in sustaining costs | 26,514 | 25,860 | 52,374 | |||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 812,015 | 1,139,823 | 1,951,838 | |||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 32.65 | 22.69 | 26.83 | |||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2024 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 84.3:1. Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2024 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 85.9:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:31.6 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:23.2 pounds. | ||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q3 2023 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO AISC | |||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 26,229 | 17,665 | 43,894 | |||
Royalties and taxes | 1,278 | 166 | 1,444 | |||
Worker's participation | 426 | 510 | 936 | |||
General and administration | 1,727 | 1,032 | 2,759 | |||
Stand-by | — | — | — | |||
Total cash costs | 29,660 | 19,373 | 49,033 | |||
Sustaining capital3 | 4,800 | 5,124 | 9,924 | |||
All-in sustaining costs | 34,460 | 24,497 | 58,957 | |||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 1,910,609 | 1,158,881 | 3,069,490 | |||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 18.04 | 21.14 | 19.21 | |||
1 Silver equivalent sold for San Jose for Q3 2023 is 81.7:1.Silver equivalent sold for Caylloma for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio 1:21.7 | ||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2024 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO AISC | |||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 72,761 | 45,374 | 118,135 | |||
Royalties and taxes | 2,210 | 949 | 3,159 | |||
Worker's participation | — | 1,361 | 1,361 | |||
General and administration | 4,850 | 3,871 | 8,721 | |||
Stand-by | — | — | — | |||
Total cash costs | 79,821 | 51,555 | 131,376 | |||
Sustaining capital3 | 675 | 15,559 | 16,234 | |||
All-in sustaining costs | 80,496 | 67,114 | 147,610 | |||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 2,908,861 | 3,372,741 | 6,281,602 | |||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 27.67 | 19.90 | 23.50 | |||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2024 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 84.6:1. Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2024 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 82.8:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:28.4 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:22.1 pounds. | ||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Year to Date 2023 | San Jose | Caylloma | SEO AISC | |||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 69,465 | 54,552 | 124,017 | |||
Royalties and taxes | 3,575 | 851 | 4,426 | |||
Worker's participation | 114 | 1,528 | 1,642 | |||
General and administration | 5,251 | 3,466 | 8,717 | |||
Stand-by | 4,084 | — | 4,084 | |||
Total cash costs | 82,489 | 60,397 | 142,886 | |||
Sustaining capital3 | 14,418 | 13,230 | 27,648 | |||
All-in sustaining costs | 96,907 | 73,627 | 170,534 | |||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 5,194,670 | 3,869,253 | 9,063,923 | |||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 18.66 | 19.03 | 18.81 | |||
1 Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2023 for San Jose is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1. Silver equivalent sold for Year to Date 2023 for Caylloma is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds. | ||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||
Additional information regarding the Company’s financial results and activities underway are available in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and accompanying Q3 2024 MD&A, which are available for download on the Company’s website, www.fortunamining.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hosting the call will be Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, Luis D. Ganoza, Chief Financial Officer, Cesar Velasco, Chief Operating Officer - Latin America, and David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa.
Shareholders, analysts, media and interested investors are invited to listen to the live conference call by logging onto the webcast at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1696/51478 or over the phone by dialing in just prior to the starting time.
Conference call details:
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time
Dial in number (Toll Free): +1.888.506.0062
Dial in number (International): +1.973.528.0011
Access code: 398720
Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.481.4010
Replay number (International): +1.919.882.2331
Replay passcode: 51478
Playback of the earnings call will be available until Thursday, November 21, 2024. Playback of the webcast will be available until Friday, November 7, 2025. In addition, a transcript of the call will be archived on the Company’s website.
About Fortuna Mining Corp.
Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with five operating mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, as well as the preliminary economic assessment stage Diamba Sud Gold Project located in Senegal. Sustainability is integral to all our operations and relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value over the long-term for our stakeholders through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility. For more information, please visit our website.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Jorge A. Ganoza
President, CEO, and Director
Fortuna Mining Corp.
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Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "Forward-looking Statements"). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-looking Statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements about the Company's plans for its mines and mineral properties; the Company’s anticipated financial and operational performance in 2024; estimated production and costs of production for 2024, including grade and volume of metal produced and sales, revenues and cashflows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining), and operating costs, including projected production cash costs and all-in sustaining costs; the Company’s expectations regarding meeting cost and production guidance; the ability of the Company to mitigate the inflationary pressures on supplies used in its operations; estimated capital expenditures and estimated exploration spending in 2024, including amounts for exploration activities at its properties; statements regarding the Company's liquidity, access to capital; the impact of high inflation on the costs of production and the supply chain; the Company’s expectation regarding the timing of the completion of the leach pad expansion project at the Lindero Mine and statements that the project is tracking on budget; statements regarding the anticipated exhaustion of Mineral Reserves at the San Jose Mine; statements regarding the progressive closure of the San Jose Mine, including expected timing of the closure and monitoring plan and budget, the anticipated duration of mining operations and production amounts as well as expectations that production income can offset significant closure costs in the initial years; statements regarding cost and productivity initiatives launched by the Company; the Company’s expectations regarding the Séguéla Mine in 2025, including anticipated stripping ratio, throughput compared to nameplate design, and expectations regarding increased infrastructure costs; the Company's business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company's mines and mineral properties; mineral resource and reserve estimates, metal recovery rates, concentrate grade and quality; changes in tax rates and tax laws, requirements for permits, anticipated approvals and other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as "estimated", “expected”, “anticipated”, "potential", "open", "future", "assumed", "projected", "used", "detailed", "has been", "gain", "planned", "reflecting", "will", "containing", "remaining", "to be", or statements that events, "could" or "should" occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.
Forward-looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; uncertainty relating to new mining operations such as the Séguéla Mine, including the possibility that actual capital and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from those estimated for such projects prior to production; risks associated with war or other geo-political hostilities, such as the Ukrainian – Russian and the Israel – Hamas conflicts, any of which could continue to cause a disruption in global economic activity; fluctuation in currencies and foreign exchange rates; increases in the rate of inflation; the imposition or any extension of capital controls in countries in which the Company operates; any changes in tax laws in Argentina and the other countries in which we operate; changes in the prices of key supplies; technological and operational hazards in Fortuna’s mining and mine development activities; risks related to water and power availability; risks inherent in mineral exploration; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries; changes to current estimates of mineral reserves and resources; changes to production and cost estimates; changes in the position of regulatory authorities with respect to the granting of approvals or permits; governmental and other approvals; changes in government, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Information Form. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be conducted in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or changes to production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, labor and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); geo-political uncertainties that may affect the Company’s production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition; the expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; that the Company will be successful in mitigating the impact of inflation on its business and operations; that all required approvals and permits will be obtained for the Company’s business and operations on acceptable terms; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company's operations, the ability to meet current and future obligations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Reserves and Resources
Reserve and resource estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for public disclosure by a Canadian company of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates contained in the technical disclosure have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and mineral reserve and resource information included in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies.
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