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Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results for its 70% owned Los Gatos Joint Venture (LGJV). Highlights include:

- Record revenue of $94.2 million, up 62% year-over-year
- Record net income of $20.5 million, up from $0.7 million
- Silver production of 2.30 million ounces, up 15%
- By-product AISC of $6.57 per ounce of payable silver, down 54%

Gatos Silver's Q2 2024 results showed net income of $9.2 million, up from a net loss of $3.6 million in Q2 2023. The company's cash balance increased to $82.5 million as of June 30, 2024. Gatos Silver remains on track to achieve its 2024 production and cost guidance.

Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024 per la sua joint venture Los Gatos (LGJV) di cui possiede il 70%. I punti salienti includono:

- Entrate record di 94,2 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 62% rispetto all’anno precedente
- Utile netto record di 20,5 milioni di dollari, in crescita rispetto ai 0,7 milioni di dollari
- Produzione di argento di 2,30 milioni di once, in aumento del 15%
- Costo per produzione AISC da sottoprodotto di 6,57 dollari per oncia di argento pagabile, in calo del 54%

I risultati del secondo trimestre del 2024 di Gatos Silver hanno mostrato un utile netto di 9,2 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto a una perdita netta di 3,6 milioni di dollari nel Q2 2023. Il saldo di cassa dell’azienda è aumentato a 82,5 milioni di dollari al 30 giugno 2024. Gatos Silver è ancora in linea per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi di produzione e costo per il 2024.

Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024 de su joint venture Los Gatos (LGJV) en la que posee el 70%. Los aspectos destacados incluyen:

- Ingresos récord de 94,2 millones de dólares, un aumento del 62% interanual
- Ingreso neto récord de 20,5 millones de dólares, en comparación con 0,7 millones
- Producción de plata de 2,30 millones de onzas, un aumento del 15%
- Costo AISC por subproducto de 6,57 dólares por onza de plata pagadera, una disminución del 54%

Los resultados del segundo trimestre de 2024 de Gatos Silver mostraron un ingreso neto de 9,2 millones de dólares, en comparación con una pérdida neta de 3,6 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2023. El saldo de caja de la empresa aumentó a 82,5 millones de dólares al 30 de junio de 2024. Gatos Silver sigue en camino de lograr su guía de producción y costos para 2024.

Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO)는 70% 지분을 소유한 Los Gatos 합작 투자(LGJV)의 2024년 2분기 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

- 기록적인 매출 9420만 달러로 전년 대비 62% 증가
- 기록적인 순이익 2050만 달러로 70만 달러에서 상승
- 은 생산량 230만 온스로 15% 증가
- 부산물 AISC 온스당 6.57달러로 54% 감소

Gatos Silver의 2024년 2분기 결과는 순이익 920만 달러를 보여주었으며, 이는 2023년 2분기 순손실 360만 달러에서 증가한 수치입니다. 회사의 현금 잔고는 2024년 6월 30일 기준으로 8250만 달러로 증가했습니다. Gatos Silver는 2024년 생산 및 비용 지침을 성공적으로 달성할 계획입니다.

Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 de sa joint-venture Los Gatos (LGJV) dont il détient 70%. Les faits marquants incluent:

- Revenus records de 94,2 millions de dollars, en hausse de 62% par rapport à l'année précédente
- Résultat net record de 20,5 millions de dollars, en augmentation par rapport à 0,7 million de dollars
- Production d'argent de 2,30 millions d'onces, en hausse de 15%
- AISC par sous-produit de 6,57 dollars par once d'argent payable, en baisse de 54%

Les résultats du deuxième trimestre 2024 de Gatos Silver ont montré un résultat net de 9,2 millions de dollars, contre une perte nette de 3,6 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2023. La trésorerie de l'entreprise a augmenté à 82,5 millions de dollars au 30 juin 2024. Gatos Silver reste sur la bonne voie pour atteindre ses objectifs de production et de coûts pour 2024.

Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) berichtete über starke Finanzzahlen für das zweite Quartal 2024 seiner 70% Beteiligung an dem Los Gatos Joint Venture (LGJV). Die Höhepunkte sind:

- Rekordumsatz von 94,2 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 62% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
- Rekordnettoeinkommen von 20,5 Millionen Dollar, im Vergleich zu 0,7 Millionen Dollar
- Silberproduktion von 2,30 Millionen Unzen, ein Anstieg von 15%
- By-Produkt AISC von 6,57 Dollar pro Unze zahlbarem Silber, ein Rückgang um 54%

Die Ergebnisse von Gatos Silver für das zweite Quartal 2024 zeigten ein Nettogewinn von 9,2 Millionen Dollar, im Vergleich zu einem Nettoverlust von 3,6 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2023. Der Bargeldbestand des Unternehmens stieg zum 30. Juni 2024 auf 82,5 Millionen Dollar. Gatos Silver ist auf dem richtigen Weg, um seine Produktions- und Kostenziele für 2024 zu erreichen.

Positive
  • Record revenue of $94.2 million for LGJV, up 62% year-over-year
  • Record net income of $20.5 million for LGJV, up from $0.7 million
  • Silver production increased 15% to 2.30 million ounces
  • By-product AISC decreased 54% to $6.57 per ounce of payable silver
  • Gatos Silver reported net income of $9.2 million, up from a net loss of $3.6 million
  • Company cash balance increased to $82.5 million as of June 30, 2024
  • LGJV distributed $95 million to partners through July 2024
Negative
  • Cost of sales increased 24% to $32.0 million for LGJV
  • General and administrative expenses increased for Gatos Silver

Insights

Gatos Silver's Q2 2024 results are highly positive, demonstrating significant financial and operational improvements. Key highlights include:

  • Record revenue of $94.2 million, up 62% year-over-year
  • Record net income of $20.5 million, a substantial increase from $0.7 million in Q2 2023
  • EBITDA doubled to $54.1 million
  • Free cash flow more than doubled to $40.8 million

The company's improved performance is driven by higher production volumes, lower unit costs and favorable metal prices. The by-product AISC of $6.57 per ounce of payable silver is particularly impressive, representing a 54% reduction year-over-year. This cost efficiency, combined with increased production, positions Gatos Silver for strong profitability in the current commodity price environment.

Gatos Silver's operational performance at the Cerro Los Gatos mine is noteworthy. The company has successfully increased throughput to 3,240 tonnes per day in Q2, surpassing the upper end of their 2024 guidance range. This demonstrates effective debottlenecking and operational optimization.

The grade profile remains strong, with silver grade at 273 g/t and improvements in zinc and lead grades. The 18% increase in silver equivalent production to 3.88 million ounces showcases the mine's growing output capacity.

Looking ahead, Gatos Silver's focus on extending the mine life through exploration and their upcoming updated life of mine plan could potentially enhance the asset's long-term value. The company's ability to consistently outperform its guidance while reducing costs bodes well for future operational stability and growth potential.

Gatos Silver's Q2 results present a compelling investment case in the silver mining sector. The company's debt-free status, growing cash position ($108.9 million as of July 31) and available credit facility provide financial flexibility for future growth initiatives.

The LGJV's ability to distribute $95 million to partners year-to-date demonstrates strong cash generation. This could potentially lead to increased shareholder returns or fund aggressive exploration programs to further extend mine life.

However, investors should note the volatility inherent in precious metals markets. While current metal prices are favorable, any significant downturn could impact profitability. Additionally, the company's single-asset focus presents concentration risk.

Overall, Gatos Silver's operational improvements and financial strength position it well in the silver mining landscape, but diversification and sustained cost management will be key to long-term success.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced its second quarter 2024 financial and operating results. The Company will host an investor and analyst call on August 7, 2024, details of which are provided below.

The Company has a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), which in turn owns the Cerro Los Gatos (“CLG”) mine in Mexico. Production for the second quarter of 2024 was previously disclosed on July 9, 2024. The Company’s reporting currency is US dollars.

Dale Andres, CEO of Gatos Silver, commented: “The LGJV generated record revenue and free cash flow in quarter, reflecting significantly lower unit operating costs and higher metal prices combined with the strong previously reported production at CLG. The LGJV has distributed $95 million to its partners so far this year through July, with our share being $66.5 million.

“We remain on track to achieve 2024 production and cost guidance and we continue to expect that our updated life of mine plan scheduled for the third quarter of 2024 will further extend CLG’s mine life. We are also continuing to follow-up on the exciting initial exploration results we announced on July 23, as we continue to advance our district exploration program.”

Summary

LGJV Q2 2024 results compared to Q2 2023 (100% basis):

  • Record revenue of $94.2 million, up 62% from $58.3 million
  • Cost of sales $32.0 million, up 24% from $25.8 million
  • Record net income $20.5 million, up from $0.7 million
  • Record EBITDA $54.1 million1, up 101% from $27.0 million
  • Record cash flow from operations of $54.5 million, up 59% from $34.3 million
  • Record free cash flow $40.8 million1, up 107% from $19.7 million
  • Silver production 2.30 million ounces, up 15% from 2.00 million ounces
  • Silver equivalent production of 3.88 million ounces2, up 18% from 3.30 million ounces
  • By-product AISC of $6.571 per ounce of payable silver, down 54% from $14.32
  • Co-product AISC of $15.261 per ounce of payable silver, down 13% from $17.55

Gatos Silver Q2 2024 results compared to Q2 2023:

  • Net income of $9.2 million, up from net loss of $3.6 million
  • Basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.13, up from loss of $0.05
  • EBITDA of $8.2 million1, up from a $3.5 million loss
  • Cash flow provided by operating activities and free cash flow of $11.8 million1, compared to cash flow used by operating activities and free cash outflow of $3.8 million1

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1 See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
2 See definition of silver equivalent production below

At the LGJV, the 62% increase in revenue in Q2 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023, was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes and higher realized metal prices after final settlement adjustments. Cost of sales increased by 24% primarily due to a 29% increase in concentrate sales volumes and the associated increase in mining and milling rates. Site operating unit costs of $101.28/t milled were 3% lower than in Q2 2023. By-product AISC1 per ounce of payable silver decreased to $6.57 primarily due to significantly higher by-product production and sales volumes, further supported by lower sustaining capital1 expenditures during the quarter.

For Gatos Silver, higher net income, earnings per share and EBITDA1 for Q2 2024 were primarily attributable to the higher equity income from the LGJV. This was partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses, mainly due to higher non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $1.6 million and higher legal and consulting expenses which are not expected to be recurring beyond 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had a cash balance of $82.5 million, up 17% from $70.6 million at the end of March 2024. The increase in cash was due to receipt of a $17.5 million capital distribution during the second quarter. On July 29, 2024, which was subsequent to the quarter end, the LGJV made a capital distribution to its partners of $40.0 million of which the Company received $28.0 million. As of July 31, 2024, the Company had a cash balance of $108.9 million and the LGJV had a cash balance of $24.4 million. The Company continues to be debt free with $50.0 million available under the revolving credit facility.

Financial and Operating Results

Below is select operational and financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. For a detailed discussion of financial and operating results refer to the Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024, filed on August 6, 2024 on both the EDGAR and SEDAR+ systems and posted on the Company’s website at https://gatossilver.com.

Los Gatos Joint Venture

LGJV 100% Basis
Selected Financial Information (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions, except where otherwise stated) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Revenue$94.2 $58.3 $166.4 $128.1 
Cost of sales 32.0  25.8  62.7  51.8 
Royalties and duties 0.7  0.3  1.0  0.7 
Exploration 1.6  0.7  3.0  1.1 
General and administrative 4.1  4.4  8.4  8.3 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 20.8  22.0  41.1  42.8 
Other expense (income) 2.0  (0.4) 2.2  (0.9)
Income tax expense 12.5  4.7  17.3  10.7 
Net income and comprehensive income2$20.5 $0.7 $ 30.7 $ 13.4 
Sustaining capital1$11.4 $13.1 $20.3 $20.7 
Resource development drilling expenditures1$1.9 $4.0 $5.1 $7.0 
EBITDA1$54.1 $27.0 $89.3 $66.6 
Cash provided by operating activities$54.5 $34.3 $91.8 $74.4 
Free cash flow1$40.8 $19.7 $66.3 $48.4 
     
Operating Results (CLG 100% Basis)    
Tonnes milled (dmt) 294,869  265,342  586,983  525,770 
Tonnes milled per day (dmt) 3,240  2,916  3,225  2,905 
Average Grades    
Silver grade (g/t) 273  265  279  296 
Zinc grade (%) 4.55  4.00  4.27  3.96 
Lead grade (%) 2.06  1.85  1.92  1.86 
Gold grade (g/t) 0.29  0.26  0.29  0.28 
Production - Contained Metal    
Silver ounces (millions) 2.30  2.00  4.67  4.43 
Zinc pounds – in zinc conc. (millions) 19.1  14.8  34.9  28.9 
Lead pounds – in lead conc. (millions) 12.0  9.7  22.2  19.1 
Gold ounces – in lead conc. (thousands) 1.36  1.20  2.75  2.58 
Silver equivalent ounces (millions)2 3.88  3.30  7.58  6.99 
Co-product cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent1$11.83 $12.72 $11.70 $11.49 
By-product cash cost per ounce of payable silver1$0.96 $7.10 $3.66 $4.66 
Co-product AISC per ounce of payable silver equivalent1$15.26 $17.55 $14.73 $14.94 
By-product AISC per ounce of payable silver1$6.57 $14.32 $8.42 $9.80 
     
Sales volumes by payable metal    
Silver ounces (millions) 2.03  1.81  4.27  4.03 
Zinc pounds – in zinc conc. (millions) 15.9  11.7  29.6  23.7 
Lead pounds – in lead conc. (millions) 11.0  9.0  21.0  17.9 
Gold ounces – in lead conc. (thousands) 0.97  0.93  2.15  2.06 
Copper pounds – in lead conc. (millions) 0.03    0.10   
     
Average realized price by payable metal    
Average realized price per silver ounce4$29.00 $24.11 $25.80 $25.48 
Average realized price per zinc pound4$1.53 $0.99 $1.32 $1.21 
Average realized price per lead pound4$0.96 $0.92 $0.91 $0.99 
Average realized price per gold ounce4$2,200 $1,817 $2,057 $1,801 
Average realized price per copper pound4$3.74 $ $3.83 $ 

1 See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below
2 Totals may not add up due to rounding
3 Silver equivalent production for 2024 is calculated using prices of $23/oz silver, $1.20/lb zinc, $0.90/lb lead and $1,800/oz gold to “convert” zinc, lead and gold production contained in concentrate to “equivalent” silver ounces (contained metal, multiplied by price, divided by silver price). For 2023, silver equivalent production was calculated using prices of $22/oz silver, $1.20/lb zinc, $0.90/lb lead and $1,700/oz gold. For comparative purposes, the calculated silver equivalent production for the three and six months ended June, 2023 would be 3.24 million ounces and 6.89 million ounces, respectively, using price assumptions for 2024.
4 Realized prices include the impact of final settlement adjustments from sales

Gatos Silver, Inc.

Selected Financial Information (Unaudited)Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions, except where otherwise stated) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
General and Administrative$7.9 $6.1 $14.8 $11.7 
Total expenses 7.9  6.1  14.9  11.8 
Equity income in affiliates 14.5  1.5  21.8  6.5 
Other income, net 2.7  1.1  5.0  2.5 
Total net other income 17.2  2.6  26.8  9.0 
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)2$ 9.2 $ (3.6)$11.7 $(2.8)
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)$ 0.13 $ (0.05)$0.17 $(0.04)
     
EBITDA1$8.2 $(3.5)$10.0 $(2.6)
Cash provided (used) by operating activities$11.8 $(3.8)$26.9 $(7.9)
Free cash flow1$11.8 $(3.8)$26.9 $(7.9)

1 See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below
2 Totals may not add up due to rounding

2024 Guidance (CLG 100% basis)

Gatos Silver continues to expect plant throughput in 2024 to average in the top half of our previously announced guidance range of 3,000 and 3,300 tonnes processed per day and compares to 2,935 tonnes per day in 2023. Mine debottlenecking efforts are continuing to help achieve our medium-term target of sustaining 3,500 tonnes per day beyond 2024, or 40% above original design capacity.

We continue to expect both silver equivalent and silver production to be in the top half of our previously announced guidance ranges of 13.5 to 15.0 million ounces and 8.4 to 9.2 million ounces respectively for the full year in 2024, and full year co-product and by-product AISCs to remain in the lower half of our original guidance ranges of $14.00 to $16.00 per ounce of payable silver equivalent and $9.50 to $11.50 per ounce of payable silver.

Financial Results Webcast and Conference Call

Investors and analysts are invited to attend the financial results webcast and conference call as follows:

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. ET

Listen-Only Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/924567096

Direct Event Registration Link (for Analysts only): https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I98433134

An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website at: https://gatossilver.com within 24 hours.

About Gatos Silver

Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As a 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV includes approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets.

Qualified Person

Scientific and technical disclosure in this press release was approved by Anthony (Tony) Scott, P.Geo., Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Technical Services of Gatos Silver who is a “Qualified Person” as defined in S-K 1300 and NI 43-101.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain measures that are not defined by GAAP to evaluate various aspects of our business. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP.

Cash Costs and All-In Sustaining Costs

Cash costs and all-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) are non-GAAP measures. AISC was calculated based on guidance provided by the World Gold Council (“WGC”). WGC is not a regulatory industry organization and does not have the authority to develop accounting standards for disclosure requirements. Other mining companies may calculate AISC differently as a result of differences in underlying accounting principles and policies applied, as well as definitional differences of sustaining versus expansionary (i.e. non-sustaining) capital expenditures based upon each company’s internal policies. Current GAAP measures used in the mining industry, such as cost of sales, do not capture all of the expenditures incurred to discover, develop and sustain production. Therefore, we believe that cash costs and AISC are non-GAAP measures that provide additional information to management, investors and analysts that aid in the understanding of the economics of the Company’s operations and performance compared to other producers and provides investors visibility by better defining the total costs associated with production.

Cash costs include all direct and indirect operating cash costs related directly to the physical activities of producing metals, including mining, processing and other plant costs, treatment and refining costs, general and administrative costs, royalties and mining production taxes. AISC includes total production cash costs incurred at the LGJV’s mining operations plus sustaining capital expenditures. The Company believes this measure represents the total sustainable costs of producing silver from current operations and provides additional information of the LGJV’s operational performance and ability to generate cash flows. As the measure seeks to reflect the full cost of silver production from current operations, new project and expansionary capital at current operations are not included. Certain cash expenditures such as exploration, new project spending, tax payments, dividends, and financing costs are not included.

EBITDA

Management uses earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation, depletion and amortization (“EBITDA”) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, net income (loss) or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP.

Free Cash Flow

Management uses free cash flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free cash flow is cash provided by (used in) operating activities less cash flow from (used in) investing activities, as presented on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company believes free cash flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although free cash flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of free cash flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures

The table below presents a reconciliation between the most comparable GAAP measure of the LGJV’s expenses to the non-GAAP measures of (i) cash costs, (ii) cash costs, net of by-product credits, (iii) co-product AISC and (iv) by-product AISC for our operations.

CLG 100% Basis
Financial
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except where otherwise stated) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Expenses$59,180 $53,215 $116,193 $104,839 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (20,821) (22,027) (41,077) (42,846)
Exploration1 (1,601) (657) (2,972) (1,120)
Treatment and refining costs2 2,339  3,917  6,296  8,072 
Cash costs (A)$39,097 $34,448 $78,440 $68,945 
Sustaining capital3 11,357  13,100  20,301  20,742 
Co-product AISC (B)$50,454 $47,548 $98,741 $89,687 
By-product credits4 (37,144) (21,574) (62,818) (50,161)
AISC, net of by-product credits (C)$13,310 $25,974 $35,923 $39,526 
Cash costs, net of by-product credits (D)$1,953 $12,874 $15,622 $18,784 
     
Payable ounces of silver equivalent5 (E) 3,306  2,709  6,703  6,002 
Co-product cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent (A/E)$11.83 $12.72 $11.70 $11.49 
Co-product AISC per ounce of payable silver equivalent (B/E)$15.26 $17.55 $14.73 $14.94 
     
Payable ounces of silver (F) 2,025  1,814  4,268  4,033 
By-product cash cost per ounce of payable silver (D/F)$0.96 $7.10 $3.66 $4.66 
By-product AISC per ounce of payable silver (C/F)$6.57 $14.32 $8.42 $9.80 

1 Exploration costs are not related to current mining operations.
2 Represent reductions on customer invoices and are included in revenue of the LGJV combined statement of operations and comprehensive income.
3 Sustaining capital excludes resource development drilling costs related to resource development drilling of the South- East Deeps zone.
4 By-product credits reflect realized metal prices of zinc, lead and gold for the applicable period, which includes any final settlement adjustments from prior periods.
5 Silver equivalents utilize the average realized prices during the six months ended June 30, 2024, of $25.80/oz silver, $1.32/lb zinc, $0.91/lb lead, $2,057/oz gold and $3.83/lb copper and the average realized prices during the three months ended June 30, 2024, of $29.00/oz silver, $1.53/lb zinc, $0.96/lb lead and $2,200/oz gold and $3.74/lb copper. Silver equivalents utilize the average realized prices during the six months ended June 30, 2023, of $25.48/oz silver, $1.21/lb zinc, $0.99/lb lead and $1,801/oz gold and the average realized prices during the three months ended June 30, 2023, of $24.11/oz silver, $0.99/lb zinc, $0.92/lb lead and $1,817/oz gold. The average realized prices are determined based on revenue inclusive of final settlements.

The following table provides a breakdown of cash flows used by investing activities of the LGJV and a reconciliation of sustaining capital and resource development drilling to that measure:

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Cash flow used by investing activities$13,729 $14,626 $25,557 $25,992 
Sustaining capital 11,357  13,100  20,301  20,742 
Resource development drilling 1,885  4,041  5,107  7,047 
Materials & supplies   914    1,426 
Change in capital-related accounts payable 487  (3,429) 149  (3,223)
Total $ 13,729 $ 14,626 $ 25,557 $ 25,992 


The table below reconciles EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure to net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the Company:

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)$ 9,156 $ (3,593)$11,688 $(2,758)
Interest expense   183    347 
Interest income (1,117) (126) (1,884) (287)
Income tax expense 129    172   
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 3  34  7  71 
EBITDA$ 8,171 $ (3,502)$9,983 $(2,627)


The table below reconciles of EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the LGJV’s net income and comprehensive income:

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Net income and comprehensive income$ 20,487 $ 746 $30,659 $13,447 
Interest expense 554  15  749  141 
Interest income (270) (555) (543) (555)
Income tax expense 12,544  4,741  17,319  10,698 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 20,821  22,027  41,077  42,846 
EBITDA$ 54,136 $ 26,974 $89,261 $66,577 


The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided (used) by operating activities operating activities for the Company, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to free cash flow.

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities$ 11,799 $ (3,762 )$26,935 $(7,865)
Net cash used by investing activities        
Free cash flow$ 11,799 $ (3,762)$26,935 $(7,865)


The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities for the LGJV.

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands) 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Net cash provided by operating activities$54,483 $34,321 $ 91,808 $ 74,365 
Net cash used by investing activities (13,729) (14,626) (25,557) (25,992)
Free cash flow$40,754 $19,695 $ 66,251 $ 48,373 


Please see Appendix A for the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company and the LGJV as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) of the Company, unaudited combined statements of operations and comprehensive income of the LGJV for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and unaudited statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. and Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding prospective exploration, timing of an updated life of mine plan, guidance for 2024 including processing rates, production and AISC are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and such other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities commissions. Gatos Silver expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which such statements are based unless required to do so by applicable law. No assurance can be given that such future results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Investors and Media Contact
André van Niekerk
Chief Financial Officer
investors@gatossilver.com
(604) 424 0984

APPENDIX A

GATOS SILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 June 30,December 31,
(US$ in thousands) 2024   2023 
ASSETS  
Current Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$82,476  $55,484 
Related party receivables 155   560 
Other current assets 1,593   22,642 
Total current assets 84,224   78,686 
Non-Current Assets  
Investment in affiliates 305,228   321,914 
Deferred tax assets 200   266 
Other non-current assets 382   38 
Total Assets$390,034  $400,904 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities  
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$8,938  $33,357 
Non-Current Liabilities  
Lease liability 218    
Stockholders’ Equity  
Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 700,000,000 shares authorized; 69,341,227 and 69,181,047 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 117   117 
Paid-in capital 554,962   553,319 
Accumulated deficit (174,201)  (185,889)
Total stockholders’ equity 380,878   367,547 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$390,034  $400,904 
 

GATOS SILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)

(US$ in thousands, except for share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2024   2023   2024   2023 
Expenses    
Exploration$44  $  $75  $26 
General and administrative 7,872   6,127   14,835   11,663 
Amortization 3   34   7   71 
Total expenses 7,919   6,161   14,917   11,760 
Other income    
Equity income in affiliates 14,526   1,474   21,814   6,485 
Interest expense    (183)     (347)
Interest income 1,117   126   1,884   287 
Other income 1,561   1,151   3,079   2,577 
Other income 17,204   2,568   26,777   9,002 
Income (loss) before taxes 9,285   (3,593)  11,860   (2,758)
Income tax expense 129      172    
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)$9,156  $(3,593) $11,688  $(2,758)
Net income (loss) per share:    
Basic and diluted$0.13  $(0.05) $0.17  $(0.04)
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic 69,217,512   69,162,223   69,199,280   69,162,223 
Diluted 71,096,361   69,162,223   70,793,043   69,162,223 
                

GATOS SILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 Six months ended June 30,
(US$ in thousands) 2024   2023 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)$11,688  $(2,758)
   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:  
Amortization 7   71 
Stock-based compensation expense 3,295   1,205 
Equity income in affiliates (21,814)  (6,485)
Deferred tax recovery 57    
Other 60    
Distributions received from affiliate 38,500    
   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Receivables from related‑parties 405   (389)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities (26,338)  (648)
Other current assets 21,075   1,139 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 26,935   (7,865)
   
INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
Net cash used by investing activities     
   
FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 111    
Lease payments (54)   
Net cash used by financing activities (57)   
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 26,992   (7,865)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 55,484   17,004 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$82,476  $9,139 
   
Interest paid$11  $364 
Interest earned$1,884  $287 
        

LOS GATOS JOINT VENTURE
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

 June 30,December 31,
(US$ in thousands) 2024   2023 
ASSETS  
Current Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$45,523  $34,303 
Receivables 12,559   12,634 
Inventories 15,782   16,397 
VAT receivable 12,781   12,610 
Income tax receivable 13,580   20,185 
Other current assets 2,652   1,253 
Total current assets 102,877   97,382 
Non-Current Assets  
Mine development, net 231,138   234,980 
Property, plant and equipment, net 161,171   171,965 
Deferred tax assets 2,783   9,568 
Total non-current assets 395,092   416,513 
Total Assets$497,969  $513,895 
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ CAPITAL  
Current Liabilities  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$47,293  $38,704 
Related party payable 192   560 
Total current liabilities 47,485   39,264 
Non-Current Liabilities  
Lease liability 172   208 
Asset retirement obligation 12,027   11,593 
Deferred tax liabilities 3,681   3,885 
Total non-current liabilities 15,880   15,686 
Owners’ Capital  
Capital contributions 400,638   455,638 
Paid-in capital 18,186   18,186 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 15,780   (14,879)
Total owners’ capital 434,604   458,945 
Total Liabilities and Owners’ Capital$497,969  $513,895 
 

LOS GATOS JOINT VENTURE
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(US$ in thousands) 2024   2023   2024   2023 
Revenue$94,198  $58,259  $166,416  $128,124 
Expenses    
Cost of sales 31,956   25,821   62,727   51,809 
Royalties and duties 713   308   1,043   726 
Exploration 1,601   657   2,972   1,120 
General and administrative 4,089   4,402   8,374   8,338 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 20,821   22,027   41,077   42,846 
Total expenses 59,180   53,215   116,193   104,839 
     
Other expense (income)    
Accretion expense 218   296   435   593 
Interest expense 554   15   749   141 
Interest income (270)  (555)  (543)  (555)
Other expense 653   43   648   31 
Foreign exchange loss (gain) 832   (242)  956   (1,070)
  1,987   (443)  2,245   (860)
     
Income before taxes 33,031   5,487   47,978   24,145 
Income tax expense 12,544   4,741   17,319   10,698 
Net income and comprehensive income$20,487  $746  $30,659  $13,447 
 

LOS GATOS JOINT VENTURE
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 Six months ended June 30,
(US$ in thousands) 2024   2023 
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income and comprehensive income$30,659  $13,447 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 41,077   42,846 
Accretion 435   593 
Deferred taxes 6,691   5,453 
Unrealized gain on foreign currency rate change 1,016   (55)
Other    (7)
   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
VAT receivable (442)  5,828 
Receivables 75   20,910 
Inventories 178   (400)
Other current assets (1,404)  (1,281)
Income tax receivable 4,912   (2,459)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 8,978   (10,884)
Payables to related parties (367)  374 
Net cash provided by operating activities 91,808   74,365 
   
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Mine development (21,071)  (18,597)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,486)  (8,718)
Materials and supplies inventory    1,323 
Net cash used by investing activities (25,557)  (25,992)
   
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Equipment loan and lease payments (31)  (503)
Capital distributions (55,000)   
Net cash used by financing activities (55,031)  (503)
   
Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents 11,220   47,870 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 34,303   34,936 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$45,523  $82,806 
Interest paid$419  $132 
Interest earned$543  $555 

FAQ

What was Gatos Silver's (GATO) revenue in Q2 2024?

Gatos Silver's 70% owned Los Gatos Joint Venture (LGJV) reported record revenue of $94.2 million in Q2 2024, up 62% from $58.3 million in Q2 2023.

How much silver did Gatos Silver (GATO) produce in Q2 2024?

Gatos Silver's LGJV produced 2.30 million ounces of silver in Q2 2024, a 15% increase from 2.00 million ounces in Q2 2023.

What was Gatos Silver's (GATO) net income in Q2 2024?

Gatos Silver reported net income of $9.2 million in Q2 2024, up from a net loss of $3.6 million in Q2 2023.

What was Gatos Silver's (GATO) cash balance as of June 30, 2024?

Gatos Silver had a cash balance of $82.5 million as of June 30, 2024, up 17% from $70.6 million at the end of March 2024.

Is Gatos Silver (GATO) on track to meet its 2024 guidance?

Yes, Gatos Silver stated it remains on track to achieve its 2024 production and cost guidance.

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