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Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) reports improved production at the Don David Gold Mine (DDGM) during November compared to earlier Q4. The mine achieved slightly better than break-even cash flow due to enhanced production, high metal prices, and favorable USD/peso exchange rates. While cash balance remains concerning, DDGM operations could continue through Q1 2025 without immediate capital needs. However, additional funding is required for equipment, mill upgrades, and working capital for Three Sisters and Splay 31 development. The company has submitted a tax refund request for approximately $3.8 million, expected in 2025.

Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) riporta un miglioramento della produzione nella Miniera d'Oro Don David (DDGM) durante il mese di novembre rispetto ai risultati precedenti del quarto trimestre. La miniera ha raggiunto un flusso di cassa leggermente superiore al pareggio grazie a una produzione incrementata, ai prezzi elevati dei metalli e ai tassi di cambio favorevoli USD/peso. Anche se il saldo di cassa rimane preoccupante, le operazioni di DDGM potrebbero continuare fino al primo trimestre del 2025 senza necessità di capitali immediati. Tuttavia, sono necessari ulteriori finanziamenti per attrezzature, aggiornamenti del mulino e capitale circolante per lo sviluppo di Three Sisters e Splay 31. L'azienda ha presentato una richiesta di rimborso fiscale per un importo di circa $3,8 milioni, previsto per il 2025.

Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) informa sobre una mejora en la producción en la Mina de Oro Don David (DDGM) durante noviembre en comparación con el cuarto trimestre anterior. La mina logró un flujo de caja ligeramente superior al punto de equilibrio debido a una mayor producción, altos precios de metales y tasas de cambio USD/peso favorables. Si bien el saldo de caja sigue siendo preocupante, las operaciones de DDGM podrían continuar hasta el primer trimestre de 2025 sin necesidades de capital inmediatas. Sin embargo, se requiere financiamiento adicional para equipos, mejoras del molino y capital de trabajo para el desarrollo de Three Sisters y Splay 31. La compañía ha presentado una solicitud de reembolso de impuestos por aproximadamente $3.8 millones, que se espera para 2025.

골드 리소스 (NYSE American: GORO)는 4분기 초반에 비해 11월 동안 돈 데이비드 금광(DDGM)에서 생산이 개선되었다고 보고했습니다. 이 광산은 생산 증가, 높은 금속 가격, 그리고 유리한 USD/페소 환율 덕분에 약간의 이익보다 더 나은 현금 흐름을 달성했습니다. 현금 잔고는 우려스럽지만, DDGM 운영은 즉각적인 자본 필요 없이 2025년 1분기까지 계속될 수 있습니다. 그러나 Three Sisters 및 Splay 31 개발을 위한 장비, 밀 업그레이드, 운영 자본에 대한 추가 자금이 필요합니다. 이 회사는 약 380만 달러에 달하는 세금 환급 요청을 제출했으며, 이는 2025년에 예상됩니다.

Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) annonce une amélioration de la production à la Mine d'Or Don David (DDGM) durant le mois de novembre par rapport au quatrième trimestre précédent. La mine a réussi à obtenir un flux de trésorerie légèrement supérieur au seuil de rentabilité grâce à une production améliorée, des prix élevés des métaux et des taux de change USD/peso favorables. Bien que le solde de trésorerie demeure préoccupant, les opérations de DDGM pourraient continuer jusqu'au premier trimestre 2025 sans besoins de capital immédiats. Cependant, un financement supplémentaire est nécessaire pour les équipements, les mises à niveau des moulins et le fonds de roulement pour le développement de Three Sisters et Splay 31. L'entreprise a soumis une demande de remboursement fiscal d'environ 3,8 millions de dollars, qui est attendu pour 2025.

Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) berichtet von einer verbesserten Produktion in der Don David Goldmine (DDGM) im November im Vergleich zum vorherigen 4. Quartal. Die Mine erzielte aufgrund höherer Produktionsmengen, hoher Metallpreise und günstiger USD/Peso-Wechselkurse einen Cash-Flow, der leicht über der Gewinnschwelle lag. Obwohl der Bargeldbestand besorgniserregend bleibt, könnten die DDGM-Betriebe bis zum 1. Quartal 2025 ohne unmittelbaren Finanzierungsbedarf weiterlaufen. Allerdings sind zusätzliche Mittel für Ausrüstungen, Mühlenaufrüstungen und Betriebskapital für die Entwicklung von Three Sisters und Splay 31 erforderlich. Das Unternehmen hat einen Antrag auf Steuererstattung in Höhe von etwa 3,8 Millionen Dollar eingereicht, der für 2025 erwartet wird.

Positive
  • Improved production at DDGM in November
  • Achieved break-even cash flow in November
  • Operations sustainable through Q1 2025 without immediate capital
  • Expected tax refund of $3.8 million
Negative
  • Ongoing liquidity concerns
  • Additional funding required for equipment and mill upgrades
  • Operations may not sustain beyond Q1 2025 without capital infusion
  • Risk of operational disruption due to potential production challenges

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The liquidity update reveals significant operational and financial challenges at Gold Resource While November showed marginal improvement with break-even cash flow, the company's financial position remains precarious. The key concerns include:

  • operational sustainability through Q1 2025 without immediate capital needs
  • Critical funding requirements for equipment, mill upgrades and working capital for Three Sisters and Splay 31 development
  • Operations may become unsustainable beyond Q1 2025 without additional capital
  • Potential $3.8 million tax refund expected in 2025, but timing is uncertain

The combination of high metal prices and favorable USD/peso exchange rates provided temporary relief, but the fundamental liquidity issues persist. The company's small market cap of $16.7 million could make raising capital challenging, potentially leading to dilutive financing options. This situation presents significant risks for investors, as any operational setbacks could rapidly deteriorate the company's financial position.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) announces an update to the operational and liquidity matters that were reported at the end of the third quarter.

During the month of November, the Company has seen an improvement in production at the Don David Gold Mine (“DDGM”) as compared to earlier in the fourth quarter. Strategic mine planning succeeded in providing sufficient mining faces, and issues with the filter press and mill have been addressed for the time being. The improved production during the month, combined with high metal prices and the favorable US dollar to peso exchange rate, allowed the mine to operate at slightly better than break-even cash flow during the month. While the Company’s available cash balance remains a concern, based on recent performance at the mine, the Company currently expects that operations at DDGM could continue through at least the first quarter of 2025 without immediate capital infusions.

The Company still requires additional funding for mining equipment, mill upgrades and working capital to develop the Three Sisters and Splay 31 areas that will be the basis for future production at DDGM. Without additional capital, the Company currently expects that DDGM will not be able to operate near break-even cash flow beyond the first quarter of 2025. If any significant unforeseen production or processing challenges were to materialize at DDGM, the Company’s ability to continue to operate DDGM in the near-term would be further jeopardized. Various financing and funding options are currently being evaluated by the Company.

The Company has also identified an overpayment by DDGM of Mexico taxes in 2023 and has submitted a tax refund request for approximately $3.8 million ($76 million pesos). This amount is expected to be refunded to the Company in 2025, although the exact timing of payment is unpredictable.

About GRC:

Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer, developer, and explorer with its operations centered on the Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico. Under the direction of an experienced board and senior leadership team, the Company’s focus is to unlock the significant upside potential of its existing infrastructure and large land position surrounding the mine in Oaxaca, Mexico and to develop the Back Forty Project in Michigan, USA. For more information, please visit the Company’s website, located at www.goldresourcecorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this press release, the words “plan,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend” and “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, (i) the Company’s ability to achieve approximately break-even cash flow at DDGM through the first quarter of 2025, (ii) the Company’s anticipated near-term capital needs and potential sources of capital, and (iii) the timing and amount of an anticipated tax refund in Mexico. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to Gold Resource Corporation as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this press release. Also, there can be no assurance that production will continue at any specific rate. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the possibility of unforeseen production or processing challenges at DDGM, such as mechanical breakdowns, staffing shortages, weather events, unexpected decreases in grade, lower than anticipated production at existing mining faces, or inability or delays in opening new mining faces; the ability of the Company to obtain additional capital on favorable terms or at all; the possibility of lower than anticipated revenue or higher than anticipated costs at DDGM; volatility in commodity prices and exchange rates; and declines in general economic conditions. Additional risks related to the Company may be found in the periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Chet Holyoak

Chief Financial Officer

Chet.Holyoak@GRC-USA.com

www.GoldResourceCorp.com

Source: Gold Resource Corporation

FAQ

What is the current operational status of Gold Resource 's Don David Gold Mine?

DDGM showed improved production in November 2023, operating at slightly better than break-even cash flow, with operations expected to continue through Q1 2025 without immediate capital needs.

How much tax refund is GORO expecting from Mexican authorities?

GORO has submitted a tax refund request for approximately $3.8 million (76 million pesos), expected to be received in 2025.

What immediate financial challenges does GORO face at its Don David Gold Mine?

GORO requires additional funding for mining equipment, mill upgrades, and working capital to develop the Three Sisters and Splay 31 areas, without which operations may not sustain beyond Q1 2025.

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