Idaho Strategic Reports Second Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Performance

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Idaho Strategic Resources (NYSE American:IDR) reported impressive Q2 2024 results, with revenue up 89.26% to $6,125,382 and net income soaring 558.30% to $2,157,873 compared to Q2 2023. The company's earnings per share (EPS) increased by 466.67% to $0.17. Key operational highlights include:

- 34.99% increase in gold ounces produced to 2,903
- 40.77% improvement in average flotation feed grade to 10.29 gpt
- 93.6% gold recovery rate

The Golden Chest mine saw record cemented rockfill placement and started an exploration program. IDR also continued discussions on rare earth elements. CEO John Swallow emphasized the company's strong performance and strategic positioning in the current macroeconomic environment.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 89.26% to $6,125,382 in Q2 2024
• Net income grew by 558.30% to $2,157,873 in Q2 2024
• Earnings per share (EPS) rose by 466.67% to $0.17
• Gold ounces produced increased by 34.99% to 2,903
• Average flotation feed grade improved by 40.77% to 10.29 gpt
• Gold recovery rate reached 93.6%
• Record quarterly cemented rockfill placement of 3,230 cubic meters
• Exploration program started at Golden Chest mine

Negative

• Ore tonnes processed decreased by 20.91% to 9,260
• All-In Sustaining Cost Per Ounce increased by 17.66% to $1,319.40

Insights

Financial Analyst

Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) has delivered an impressive performance in Q2 2024, demonstrating significant growth and operational efficiency. The 89.26% increase in revenue to $6,125,382 and the 558.30% surge in net income to $2,157,873 are remarkable achievements. This financial success is primarily driven by improved gold production and higher gold prices.

The company's operational metrics show a strategic focus on quality over quantity. Despite a 20.91% decrease in ore tonnes processed, IDR achieved a 34.99% increase in ounces produced. This is due to a substantial 40.77% improvement in average flotation feed grade, indicating more efficient mining practices and potentially higher-grade ore bodies being accessed.

The All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) per ounce increased by 17.66% to $1,319.40. While this rise in costs is notable, it's outpaced by the revenue growth, resulting in expanded profit margins. The gross profit margin improved significantly from 24.5% in Q2 2023 to 50.2% in Q2 2024, showcasing enhanced operational efficiency.

IDR's balance sheet has strengthened considerably, with cash and short-term investments totaling $8,145,982 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2,286,999 at the end of 2023. This improved liquidity position provides the company with ample resources for ongoing operations and planned expansions.

The company's earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17 represents a substantial increase from $0.03 in the same quarter last year, which should be viewed positively by investors. However, it's important to note that the mining industry is cyclical and subject to commodity price fluctuations, so maintaining this level of growth may be challenging in the long term.

Mining Industry Expert

Idaho Strategic Resources' Q2 2024 results reflect a company hitting its stride in gold production while positioning itself for future growth in the rare earth elements (REE) sector. The operational improvements at the Golden Chest mine are particularly noteworthy.

The 40.77% increase in average flotation feed grade to 10.29 gpt gold is exceptional. This significant grade improvement, coupled with a 93.6% gold recovery rate, indicates that IDR has successfully accessed higher-grade ore zones and optimized its processing techniques. Such improvements often result from a combination of better geological understanding, selective mining practices and enhanced ore control.

The company's record-setting placement of 3,230 cubic meters of cemented rockfill (CRF) is a positive indicator for mine stability and future production. CRF is important for supporting mined-out areas and enabling safe extraction of adjacent ore, potentially leading to increased production and mine life extension.

IDR's ongoing exploration program, including both underground and surface drilling, demonstrates a commitment to resource expansion. The focus on the Klondike area and the projected northerly strike of the H-vein suggests potential for discovering new high-grade zones, which could further improve the mine's economics.

The company's venture into rare earth elements exploration adds a strategic dimension to its portfolio. Given the increasing global demand for REEs in technology and renewable energy sectors, this diversification could provide significant long-term value, especially considering IDR's claim of having the largest REE land package in the United States.

However, investors should note that the 17.66% increase in All-In Sustaining Cost to $1,319.40 per ounce warrants monitoring. While still profitable at current gold prices, any significant drop in gold prices could squeeze margins. The company should focus on cost control measures to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

Highlighted by an 89.26% Increase in Revenue and a 558.30% Increase in Net Income - IDR's 6-Month Net Income in 2024 is Nearly 4x Last Year's Total Net Income

COEUR D'ALENE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American:IDR) ("IDR", "Idaho Strategic" or the "Company") today announced its consolidated operating and financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. IDR achieved an 89.26% increase in revenue and a 558.30% increase in net income compared to the second quarter of 2023. Key highlights include:

Operational Performance:			Q2 2024			% Change					Q2 2023
Ore Tonnes Processed			9,260				-20.91%	%			11,708
Average Flotation Feed Grade (gpt)			10.29				40.77	%			7.31
Ounces Produced			2,903				34.99	%			2,152
All-In Sustaining Cost Per Ounce ($USD)			$ 1,319.40				17.66	%			$ 1,121.39

Financial Performance ($USD):			Q2 2024			% Change					Q2 2023
Revenue			$ 6,125,382				89.26	%			$ 3,236,515
Total Cost of Sales			$ 3,051,957				24.93	%			$ 2,442,932
Gross Profit			$ 3,073,425				287.28	%			$ 793,583
Net Income Attributable to IDR			$ 2,157,873				558.30	%			$ 327,793
Earnings Per Share (EPS)			$ 0.17				466.67	%			$ 0.03

Idaho Strategic's CEO and President, John Swallow stated, "Our folks did a great job during the second quarter. We have a lot going on (in addition to daily activities) - underground and surface drilling at the Golden Chest, pad and road construction for the paste backfill plant, power upgrade underway, paste plant structure and equipment ordered, upcoming drill program at Eastern Star in September, added two geologists and seasonal help to our staff, and possibly one or two other items on deck. Not to mention that the macro picture seems to be evolving more and more toward our business plan. In alignment with our discretionary ‘win as we go' approach to compensation, each employee, officer, and director earned another quarterly ‘paycheck bonus' on top of the normal pay structure."

Golden Chest Highlights for Q2 2024 Include:

• At the Golden Chest, ore mined from underground stopes totaled approximately 11,500 tonnes with all of the tonnage coming from H-Vein stopes. A significant stockpile of ore was built up at the mill by the end of the quarter.

• A total of 3,230 cubic meters of cemented rockfill ("CRF") were placed during the quarter, which is a new quarterly record. The Main Access Ramp ("MAR") and associated drifts and raises were advanced by about 100 meters during the quarter.

• For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, a total of 9,260 dry metric tonnes ("dmt") were processed at the Company's New Jersey mill with a flotation feed head grade of 10.29 gpt gold and gold recovery of 93.6%.

• An exploration program consisting of both underground and surface core drilling was started in the second quarter. Underground drilling was focused on exploring the Klondike area and the projected northerly strike of the H-vein. Surface drilling was started in Butte Gulch with plans to move to the northern area of the Golden Chest in the third quarter.

Rare Earth Highlights for Q2 2024 Include:

• Continued discussions with various laboratories, universities, and partners to advance our understanding of Idaho's rare earth mineralogy and broader mineral endowment.

Mr. Swallow concluded, "I am not sure where I saw or heard the phrase that bees don't waste their time explaining to flies that honey is better than sh*t, but we now receive considerably less unsolicited ‘advice' from those that hadn't built a producer 10 years ago, and still haven't as of today. As I reflected on the discussion around this record quarter, I found myself concurring with those that describe the feeling of the early days as when you have a lot of music to make yet haven't any instruments and only sounds in your head. Compared to now (as a result of our approach) having the luxury to produce the albums you want to make and the song selection is yours. And I am sure Rob and Grant feel the same way; although Grant with a few more expletives and a heck of a lot less external reflection and Rob with a wistful story of sleeping out in front of the core shack, not making any money and still as enthusiastic as ever. Production and minding costs are always within our daily focus… And when you control the part you can control, sometimes the part you cannot control becomes part of the reward."

Notes accompanying the financial statements below can be found in the Company's quarterly report filed this morning with the SEC on EDGAR.

Qualified person

IDR's Vice President, Grant A. Brackebusch, P.E. is a qualified person as such term is defined under S-K 1300 and has reviewed and approved the technical information and data included in this press release.

About Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) is an Idaho-based gold producer which also owns the largest rare earth elements land package in the United States. The Company's business plan was established in anticipation of today's volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic environment. IDR finds itself in a unique position as the only publicly traded company with growing gold production and significant blue-sky potential for rare earth elements exploration and development in one Company.

For more information on Idaho Strategic Resources, visit https://idahostrategic.com/presentation/, go to www.idahostrategic.com or call:

Travis Swallow, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Email: tswallow@idahostrategic.com
Phone: (208) 625-9001

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Three and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

		June 30, 2024								June 30, 2023
		Three Months				Six Months				Three Months				Six Months
Revenue:
Sales of products		$	6,125,382			$	12,024,320			$	3,236,515			$	6,578,111
Total revenue			6,125,382				12,024,320				3,236,515				6,578,111
Costs of Sales:
Cost of sales and other direct production costs			2,596,027				5,154,940				2,099,890				4,247,850
Depreciation and amortization			455,930				957,718				343,042				671,079
Total costs of sales			3,051,957				6,112,658				2,442,932				4,918,929
Gross profit			3,073,425				5,911,662				793,583				1,659,182
Other operating expenses:
Exploration			620,056				887,904				207,369				480,811
Management			90,313				199,413				55,568				124,479
Professional services			84,982				239,226				123,238				364,043
General and administrative			179,456				340,119				123,765				387,063
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment			3,022				7,431				(6,344	)			(224	)
Total other operating expenses			977,829				1,674,093				503,596				1,356,172
Operating income			2,095,596				4,237,569				289,987				303,010
Other (income) expense: Equity (income) loss on investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc			1,589				(278	)			(1,007	)			(1,357	)
Timber revenue net of costs			(6,049	)			(19,406	)			-				(20,724	)
Loss on investment in equity securities			-				453				2,880				2,880
Gain on short term investments			(21,862	)			(21,862	)			-				-
Interest income			(38,606	)			(58,241	)			(18,756	)			(37,693	)
Interest expense			25,602				46,167				11,048				19,896
Total other (income) expense			(39,326	)			(53,167	)			(5,835	)			(36,998	)
Net income			2,134,922				4,290,736				295,822				340,008
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			(22,951	)			(38,246	)			(31,971	)			(48,384	)
Net income attributable to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.		$	2,157,873			$	4,328,982			$	327,793			$	388,392
Net income per common share-basic		$	0.17			$	0.34			$	0.03			$	0.03
Weighted average common share outstanding-basic			12,836,205				12,674,789				12,256,523				12,228,844
Net income per common share-diluted		$	0.17			$	0.34			$	0.03			$	0.03
Weighted average common shares outstanding- diluted			13,043,026				12,904,998				12,259,438				12,232,638

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

		June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,801,257			$	2,286,999
Short term investments			6,344,725				-
Gold sales receivable			1,516,514				1,038,867
Inventories			766,612				876,681
Joint venture receivable			1,413				2,080
Investment in equity securities			-				5,649
Other current assets			172,036				236,837
Total current assets			10,602,557				4,447,113
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation			10,492,298				10,233,640
Mineral properties, net of accumulated amortization			9,459,771				7,898,878
Investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc			339,047				338,769
Investment in joint venture			435,000				435,000
Reclamation bond			256,310				251,310
Deposits			600,267				285,079
Total assets		$	32,185,250			$	23,889,789
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	732,832			$	484,221
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses			286,187				266,670
Notes payable, current portion			745,132				978,246
Total current liabilities			1,764,151				1,729,137
Asset retirement obligations			295,874				286,648
Notes payable, long term			1,985,742				1,338,406
Total long-term liabilities			2,281,616				1,625,054
Total liabilities			4,045,767				3,354,191
Commitments Notes 5 and 9			-				-
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding			-				-
Common stock, no par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; June 30, 2024-12,958,574 and December 31, 2023- 12,397,615 shares issued and outstanding			38,264,643				34,963,739
Accumulated deficit			(12,881,656	)			(17,210,638	)
Total Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc stockholders' equity			25,382,987				17,753,101
Non-controlling interest			2,756,496				2,782,497
Total stockholders' equity			28,139,483				20,535,598
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	32,185,250			$	23,889,789

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as "intends", "potential", "believe", "plans", "expects", "may", "goal', "assume", "estimate", "anticipate", and "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information includes, but are not limited to, Idaho Strategic Resources' potential to deliver Q3 2024 financial performance that is in-line, better, or worse than Q2 2024, the potential for the Company to initiate and complete additional capital investments that may or may not lead to increased production, the Company's plans to increase its exploration and development efforts, the potential for Idaho Strategic's operations to remain profitable in Q3 2024, the potential for ongoing and future drilling and exploration work to yield positive results, the potential for the Company's planned power upgrades to be completed on time and on budget, the potential for the Company to complete a drill program at Eastern Star this year, and the potential monetary and operational benefits of implementing the paste backfill system. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of Idaho Strategic Resources as of the date such information is provided and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of IDR to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Investors should note that IDR's claim as the largest rare earth elements landholder in the U.S. is based on the Company's internal review of publicly available information regarding the rare earth landholdings of select companies within the U.S., which IDR is aware of. Investors are encouraged not to rely on IDR's claim as the largest rare earth elements landholder in the U.S. while making investment decisions. The forward-looking statement information above, and those following are applicable to both this press release, as well as the links contained within this press release. With respect to the business of Idaho Strategic Resources, these risks and uncertainties include risks relating to widespread epidemics or pandemic outbreaks; interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; the accuracy of historic estimates; unfavorable exploration results; inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices; the ability to obtain necessary future financing on acceptable terms; the ability to operate the Company's projects; and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, and energy prices), ground conditions, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual results of current exploration and production activities, possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, permitting timelines, capital and construction expenditures, reclamation activities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward‐looking information is available in Idaho Strategic Resources filings with the SEC on EDGAR. IDR does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

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FAQ

What was Idaho Strategic Resources' (IDR) revenue growth in Q2 2024?

Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) reported an 89.26% increase in revenue to $6,125,382 in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023.

How much did IDR's net income grow in Q2 2024?

IDR's net income grew by 558.30% to $2,157,873 in Q2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

What was IDR's earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2024?

IDR reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17 for Q2 2024, a 466.67% increase from Q2 2023.

How many gold ounces did IDR produce in Q2 2024?

IDR produced 2,903 ounces of gold in Q2 2024, a 34.99% increase from Q2 2023.

What was the average flotation feed grade for IDR in Q2 2024?

The average flotation feed grade for IDR in Q2 2024 was 10.29 gpt, a 40.77% improvement from Q2 2023.