Gold Resource Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

Gold Resource (NYSE American: GORO) reported its Q2 2024 financial results for the Don David Gold Mine in Mexico. Key highlights include:

• Production of 2,724 oz gold and 234,560 oz silver
• Production of 1,771 tonnes zinc, 197 tonnes copper, and 491 tonnes lead
• Cash balance of $5.3 million and working capital of $14.3 million
• Net loss of $27.7 million or $0.30 per share
• Total gold equivalent ounces sold: 5,625
• Total sales: $20.8 million

The company faced production delays due to excessive rains and social issues related to Mexico's presidential election. Positive factors included a stronger US Dollar and higher metal prices. The drilling program progressed with positive results, potentially expanding resources and reserves.

Positive

• Drilling program progressed with positive results, potentially expanding resources and reserves
• Higher metal prices than budgeted: Gold at $2,465/oz, Silver at $30.49/oz
• Stronger US Dollar against the Peso
• Zero lost time incidents, maintaining a strong safety record
• Infill drilling continued to identify high-grade ore shoots in the Three Sisters system

Negative

• Net loss of $27.7 million or $0.30 per share for Q2 2024
• Production delays due to excessive rains and social issues related to Mexico's presidential election
• $16.5 million tax expense due to valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
• $3.7 million additional interest on streaming liabilities
• Decrease in total tonnes milled from 113,510 in Q2 2023 to 93,687 in Q2 2024
• Decline in gold production from 4,637 oz in Q2 2023 to 2,947 oz in Q2 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Gold Resource 's Q2 2024 results present a mixed financial picture. The company reported a significant net loss of $27.7 million, or $0.30 per share, primarily due to a $16.5 million tax expense and increased interest on streaming liabilities. However, the company's cash position remains stable at $5.3 million with working capital of $14.3 million.

Production metrics show a decline compared to previous quarters, with gold production down to 2,724 ounces from 4,757 ounces in Q1. This decrease was attributed to external factors such as excessive rainfall and social issues related to the Mexican presidential election. On a positive note, higher metal prices, particularly gold at $2,465 per ounce, partially offset the production challenges.

The company's focus on exploration and resource expansion is encouraging for long-term prospects, but short-term financial performance remains under pressure. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to overcome production challenges and capitalize on higher metal prices in the coming quarters.

Mining Industry Expert

The Q2 2024 results for Gold Resource highlight some operational challenges but also point to potential future growth. The decline in production volumes, particularly in gold output, is concerning. However, the company's ongoing drilling program and positive exploration results are promising for future resource expansion and extended mine life.

The safety performance is commendable, with a year-to-date zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate. This demonstrates strong operational management and could lead to improved efficiency and reduced costs in the long run.

The company's capital expenditure is on track with its 2024 guidance, suggesting a balanced approach to sustaining current operations and investing in growth. The focus on infill drilling and grade control drilling indicates a strategic effort to upgrade resources and optimize production planning.

While current production challenges are impacting financial performance, the company's efforts in exploration and resource definition could position it well for future growth, assuming metal prices remain favorable.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce its second quarter operational results from its Don David Gold Mine (“DDGM”) near Oaxaca, Mexico, and a corporate update on its other activities.

2024 Q2 Highlights include:

• Produced and sold 2,724 ounces of gold and 234,560 ounces of silver
• Produced and sold 1,771 tonnes of zinc, 197 tonnes of copper, and 491 tonnes of lead
• Cash balance of $5.3 million and working capital of $14.3 million at June 30, 2024

“During the quarter our drilling program progressed with positive results that will allow for further expansion of our resources and reserves and lead to a longer mine life that will strengthen our future planning for the company.” stated Allen Palmiere, President and CEO. “We did experience some delays in production due to circumstances beyond our control. Excessive rains during the hurricane season resulted in ore too wet for the mill to handle, and we experienced abnormal work delays due to various social issues resulting from the lead up to the presidential election in Mexico. There were some positive offsets to these issues that included the US Dollar strengthening against the Peso and the metals we produced sold at prices higher than we had budgeted.”

Corporate and Financial:

• Net loss was $27.7 million or $0.30 per share for the quarter, which was after $16.5 million tax expense due to the valuation allowance recorded during the second quarter of 2024 on the DDGM deferred tax assets, $3.7 million in additional interest on streaming liabilities because of increased gold consensus prices in the second quarter, and $1.2 million of unrealized investment loss on Green Light Metals shares.

Don David Gold Mine:

• In the second quarter of 2024, DDGM produced and sold a total of 5,625 gold equivalent ounces, comprised of 2,724 gold ounces and 234,560 silver ounces at an average sales price per ounce of $2,465 and $30.49, respectively.
• During the second quarter, the underground diamond drilling program progressed as planned and on schedule, utilizing two drill rigs generating positive results. Infill drilling continued to upgrade Inferred resources to the Measured and Indicated resource categories, particularly focusing on the recently discovered Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems. Infill drilling during this period continued to identify and give definition to high-grade ore shoots in the Sandy 1 and Sandy 2 veins of the Three Sisters system. Additionally, grade control drilling continued to prove up economic mineralization in veins scheduled for production in both the Arista and Switchback systems.
• There were no lost time incidents during the quarter, resulting in a “ZERO” year-to-date Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (“LTIFR”) safety record. Safety at Gold Resource Corporation is paramount. Even with a good track record at DDGM, the Company continues to strive each quarter for improved safety measures, awareness, and training.

2024 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary

			For the six months ended June 30, 2024			2024 full year guidance
				(in thousands)
Sustaining Investments:
Underground Development	Capital		$	2,657
Other Sustaining Capital	Capital			851
Infill Drilling	Capitalized Exploration			786
Surface and Underground Exploration Development & Other	Capitalized Exploration			2
Subtotal of Sustaining Investments:				4,296		$	8.8 - 11.0 million
Growth Investments:
DDGM growth:
Surface Exploration / Other	Exploration			1,045
Underground Exploration Drilling	Exploration			38
Back Forty growth:
Back Forty Project Optimization & Permitting	Exploration			347
Subtotal of Growth Investments:				1,430		$	3.2 - 5.2 million
Total Capital and Exploration:			$	5,726		$	12.0 - 16.2 million

Trending Highlights

	2023					2024
	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4		Q1	Q2
Operating Data
Total tonnes milled	117,781	113,510	116,626	111,254		98,889	93,687
Average Grade	-
Gold (g/t)	2.33	1.59	1.52	1.44		1.89	1.27
Silver (g/t)	94	86	73	85		88	102
Copper (%)	0.37	0.37	0.32	0.39		0.37	0.26
Lead (%)	1.73	1.64	1.29	1.39		1.25	1.00
Zinc (%)	3.88	3.72	3.24	2.95		2.82	2.59
Metal production (before payable metal deductions)
Gold (ozs.)	7,171	4,637	4,443	4,077		4,757	2,947
Silver (ozs.)	322,676	289,816	247,159	282,487		251,707	263,023
Copper (tonnes)	336	334	276	341		280	181
Lead (tonnes)	1,559	1,389	1,048	1,072		812	616
Zinc (tonnes)	3,837	3,569	3,223	2,884		2,310	2,020
Metal produced and sold
Gold (ozs.)	6,508	4,287	3,982	3,757		3,557	2,724
Silver (ozs.)	294,815	274,257	208,905	258,252		216,535	234,560
Copper (tonnes)	332	327	245	327		264	197
Lead (tonnes)	1,417	1,317	947	820		667	491
Zinc (tonnes)	3,060	3,141	2,571	2,182		1,682	1,771
Average metal prices realized
Gold ($ per oz.)	$ 1,915	$ 2,010	$ 1,934	$ 1,985		$ 2,094	$ 2,465
Silver ($ per oz.)	$ 23.04	$ 24.93	$ 23.61	$ 23.14		$ 23.29	$ 30.49
Copper ($ per tonne)	$ 9,172	$ 8,397	$ 8,185	$ 8,205		$ 8,546	$ 10,428
Lead ($ per tonne)	$ 2,158	$ 2,153	$ 2,196	$ 2,122		$ 1,977	$2,235
Zinc ($ per tonne)	$ 3,195	$ 2,485	$ 2,195	$ 2,516		$ 2,483	$2,871
Gold equivalent ounces sold
Gold Ounces	6,508	4,287	3,982	3,757		3,557	2,724
Gold Equivalent Ounces from Silver	3,547	3,402	2,550	3,011		2,408	2,901
Total AuEq oz	10,055	7,689	6,532	6,768		5,965	5,625
Financial Data
Total sales, net (in thousands)	$ 31,228	$ 24,807	$ 20,552	$ 21,141		$ 18,702	$20,782
Production Costs (in thousands)	$ 19,850	$ 20,302	$ 18,957	$ 17,034		$ 16,108	$17,768
Production Costs/Tonnes Milled	$ 169	$ 179	$ 163	$ 153		$ 163	$ 190
Operating Cash Flows (in thousands)	$ 1,024	($ 551)	($ 7,475)	$ 1,783		$ 1,482	$(63)
Net loss (in thousands)	($ 1,035)	($ 4,584)	($ 7,341)	($ 3,057)		($ 4,021)	$(27,734)
Loss per share - basic	($ 0.01)	($ 0.05)	($ 0.08)	($ 0.03)		($ 0.05)	$(0.30)

Q2 2024 Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

The conference call will be recorded and posted to the Company’s website later in the day following the conclusion of the call. Following prepared remarks, Allen Palmiere, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberto Reyes, Chief Operating Officer and Chet Holyoak, Chief Financial Officer will host a live question and answer (Q&A) session. There are two ways to join the conference call.

To join the conference via webcast, please click on the following link:
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To join the call via telephone, please use the following dial-in details:

Participant Toll Free:	+1 (800) 717-1738
International:	+1 (289) 514-5100
Conference ID:	76141

Please connect to the conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time using one of the connection options listed above.

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. Base metals, critical to the United States, are also produced as a by-product. 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 GRC’s website, located at www.goldresourcecorp.com and read the company’s Form 10-K for an understanding of the risk factors associated with its business.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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Chet Holyoak

Chief Financial Officer

Chet.holyoak@grc-usa.com

www.GoldResourceCorp.com

Source: Gold Resource Corporation

FAQ

What was Gold Resource 's (GORO) gold production in Q2 2024?

Gold Resource produced 2,724 ounces of gold in Q2 2024 at its Don David Gold Mine.

How much silver did GORO produce in the second quarter of 2024?

GORO produced 234,560 ounces of silver in Q2 2024 at its Don David Gold Mine.

What was GORO's net loss for Q2 2024?

Gold Resource reported a net loss of $27.7 million or $0.30 per share for Q2 2024.

What factors affected GORO's production in Q2 2024?

GORO's production was affected by excessive rains during hurricane season and work delays due to social issues related to Mexico's presidential election.

What was GORO's cash balance as of June 30, 2024?

Gold Resource reported a cash balance of $5.3 million as of June 30, 2024.