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Impact Silver Announces Q3 2024 Results with Revenue up 81% and Positive Operating Income

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Impact Silver reports strong Q3 2024 results with revenue reaching $8.6 million, an 81% increase from Q3 2023's $4.8 million. The growth is attributed to higher silver and zinc prices, increased production at the Plomosas zinc mine, and improved mill head grades. Mine operating earnings before amortization reached $1.03 million, up from $0.01 million in Q3 2023. The Plomosas mine achieved 70% of design capacity, processing 12,686 tonnes in Q3. Despite a net loss of $1.2 million, this represents an improvement from previous quarters. The company maintains a strong financial position with $6.4 million in cash, $7.1 million in working capital, and no long-term debt.

Impact Silver annuncia risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un fatturato che ha raggiunto 8,6 milioni di dollari, un aumento dell'81% rispetto ai 4,8 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. La crescita è attribuita all'aumento dei prezzi dell'argento e dello zinco, alla maggiore produzione della miniera di zinco Plomosas e al miglioramento dei gradi del materiale lavorato. I guadagni operativi della miniera prima dell'ammortamento hanno raggiunto 1,03 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 0,01 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. La miniera di Plomosas ha raggiunto il 70% della capacità progettata, lavorando 12.686 tonnellate nel terzo trimestre. Nonostante una perdita netta di 1,2 milioni di dollari, questo rappresenta un miglioramento rispetto ai trimestri precedenti. L'azienda mantiene una solida posizione finanziaria con 6,4 milioni di dollari in cassa, 7,1 milioni di dollari di capitale circolante e nessun debito a lungo termine.

Impact Silver reporta resultados fuertes para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos que alcanzan 8.6 millones de dólares, un aumento del 81% en comparación con los 4.8 millones de dólares del tercer trimestre de 2023. El crecimiento se atribuye a los precios más altos de la plata y el zinc, el aumento de la producción en la mina de zinc Plomosas y la mejora en las leyes de la molienda. Las ganancias operativas de la mina antes de la amortización alcanzaron 1.03 millones de dólares, en comparación con 0.01 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La mina Plomosas logró el 70% de su capacidad de diseño, procesando 12,686 toneladas en el tercer trimestre. A pesar de una pérdida neta de 1.2 millones de dólares, esto representa una mejora con respecto a trimestres anteriores. La empresa mantiene una sólida posición financiera con 6.4 millones de dólares en efectivo, 7.1 millones de dólares en capital de trabajo y sin deuda a largo plazo.

임팩트 실버는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 보고하며, 매출은 860만 달러에 달하고 이는 2023년 3분기의 480만 달러에 비해 81% 증가한 수치입니다. 이 성장은 은과 아연 가격의 상승, 플로모사스 아연 광산에서의 생산 증가, 그리고 밀링 헤드 등급의 개선에 기인합니다. 광산 운영 수익은 감가상각 전 103만 달러에 도달하여, 2023년 3분기의 1만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 플로모사스 광산은 설계 용량의 70%에 도달하여, 3분기 동안 12,686톤의 물량을 처리했습니다. 120만 달러의 순손실이 있었지만, 이는 이전 분기들에 비해 개선된 수치입니다. 회사는 640만 달러의 현금, 710만 달러의 운영 자본을 보유하고 있으며, 장기 부채는 없습니다.

Impact Silver annonce de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus atteignant 8,6 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 81 % par rapport aux 4,8 millions de dollars du troisième trimestre 2023. Cette croissance est attribuée à la hausse des prix de l'argent et du zinc, à une production accrue à la mine de zinc Plomosas et à une amélioration des teneurs de broyage. Les bénéfices d'exploitation minière avant amortissement ont atteint 1,03 million de dollars, contre 0,01 million de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. La mine Plomosas a atteint 70 % de sa capacité de conception, en traitant 12 686 tonnes au troisième trimestre. Bien qu'une perte nette de 1,2 million de dollars ait été enregistrée, cela représente une amélioration par rapport aux trimestres précédents. L'entreprise maintient une solide position financière avec 6,4 millions de dollars de liquidités, 7,1 millions de dollars de fonds de roulement et aucune dette à long terme.

Impact Silver berichtet von starken Ergebnissen im dritten Quartal 2024 mit einem Umsatz von 8,6 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 81% im Vergleich zu 4,8 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Wachstum ist auf höhere Silber- und Zinkpreise, eine gesteigerte Produktion in der Plomosas-Zinkmine und verbesserte Mahlgradwerte zurückzuführen. Die operativen Gewinne der Mine vor Abschreibungen beliefen sich auf 1,03 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 0,01 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Die Plomosas-Mine erreichte 70% der geplanten Kapazität und verarbeitete 12.686 Tonnen im dritten Quartal. Trotz eines Nettverlusts von 1,2 Millionen Dollar stellt dies eine Verbesserung gegenüber den vorherigen Quartalen dar. Das Unternehmen hält eine starke finanzielle Position mit 6,4 Millionen Dollar in bar, 7,1 Millionen Dollar an Betriebskapital und keinen langfristigen Schulden.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 81% year-over-year to $8.6 million
  • Mine operating earnings improved to $1.03 million from $0.01 million
  • Plomosas mine production increased to 12,686 tonnes in Q3 2024
  • Revenue per tonne sold increased 40% to $180.90
  • Strong balance sheet with $6.4 million cash and no long-term debt
Negative
  • Net loss of $1.2 million in Q3 2024
  • Decreased mill throughput at Zacualpan from 35,062 to 32,901 tonnes
  • Direct costs per tonne increased 14% year-over-year
  • Weather-related operational disruptions impacted production

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2024) - IMPACT Silver Corp. (TSXV: IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF) (FSE: IKL) ("IMPACT" or the "Company") announces its financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company reports revenue of $8.6 million in Q3 2024, representing an 81% increase over revenue of $4.8 million in Q3 2023. The improvement in revenue is due to substantially higher silver and zinc prices, a ramp up in production from the Plomosas zinc mine, as well as an improvement in average mill head grade in the period compared to Q3 2023. Mine operating earnings (before amortization and depletion) in Q3 2024 was $1.03 million compared to $0.01 million in Q3 2023. The net loss in Q3 2024 was $1.2 million, an improvement from a net loss of $1.5 million in Q3 2023, with a return to positive cash flow anticipated when the Plomosas Mine is in full production.

Q3 2024 Highlights:

  • Revenue from the Zacualpan asset was $6.1 million in Q3 2024, up from $4.8 million in Q3 2023.
  • As operations continue to ramp up, production at the Plomosas zinc mine continued to increase, milling 12,686 tonnes in Q3 2024, up from 9,256 tonnes in Q2 2024 and 3,594 tonnes in Q1 2024. In Q3 2024, production averaged approximately 70% of design capacity.
  • Revenue generated from Plomosas was $2.5 million in the quarter, and year to date was $5.4 million. Operating costs at the mine have remained consistent throughout 2024.
  • The net loss in Q3 2024 of $1.2 million improved from net losses of $2.6 million in Q2 2024 and $3.1 million in Q1 2024.
  • After investing $1.9 million in exploration expenditures and mining assets during the quarter, the cash position was $6.4 million, with working capital of $7.1 million, and no long-term debt.

"The third quarter brought numerous positive developments for the Company and its stakeholders. Notably, the Plomosas mine is nearing its design capacity after nearly 18 months of rehabilitation and refurbishments. Additionally, the average mill head grade at the Zacualpan asset is improving as the Company resumes gold production from the Alacran mine. Finally, with cost inflation increasingly under control, operating profits have risen, supported by significant increases in silver and zinc prices." said Fred Davidson, President & CEO.

Zacualpan Silver District

During the quarter, the Zacualpan mill processed a total of 32,901 tonnes of mill feed at the Zacualpan/Guadalupe complex, down from 35,062 tonnes in Q2 2024. Lower throughput was primarily related to extreme weather in September that resulted in loss of power from the Mexican power grid and washouts across some of the Company's primary haul roads. As a result, silver production from the Guadalupe complex during the period was 142,945 ounces ("oz") compared to 152,152 oz in Q2 2024. The average mill head grade for silver was 160 grams per tonne ("g/t"), and 4 g/t higher than the comparable quarter in 2023. Gold production was 176 oz as production recommenced from the gold-rich Alacran mine with improved recoveries, as a result of recent metallurgical studies and improvements. Revenue per tonne sold in Q3 2024 was $180.90 compared to $129.46 in Q3 2023, an increase of 40%, while direct costs per tonne in Q3 2024 increased 14% to $146.27 from $128.75 in Q3 2023 but were down from $153.26 in Q2 2024.

Plomosas High-Grade Zinc Mine

In Q3 2024, the Plomosas mine continued its gradual start-up of operations, having processed 12,686 tonnes in Q3 2024 and 25,536 tonnes on a YTD basis. The YTD average grade in 2024 for zinc was 12.7%, 7.9% for lead and 47.2 g/t for silver. On a YTD basis, Plomosas concentrate sales were 1,770 tonnes of zinc, 344 tonnes of lead, and over 22,000 oz of silver.

Following nearly 18 months of rehabilitation of mobile equipment, plant facilities, infrastructure and the underground mine, production has meaningfully expanded. Towards the end of Q3 2024, production stood at approximately 70% of mill capacity. As production increases, additional limitations both underground and at the mill are exposed and quickly addressed. The Company is expanding the existing tailings pond and concurrently, a new, larger tailings pond is at the design stage. These efforts will provide additional capacity to re-establish and grow output at the mill while providing the Company with substantial tailings capacity for future production increases.

Outlook

Management looks forward to seeing the Plomosas zinc mine reach full capacity in the coming months while continuing to invest in exploration across the nearly 6 km strike, of which just one-tenth has been explored to-date. Meanwhile, management is targeting grade improvement at Zacualpan and ongoing, improving gold recovery from the Alacran mine. With cost inflation increasingly under control, strong metal prices, combined with execution and efficiencies at both mine sites and a debt free balance sheet, the Company believes it is well-positioned to add shareholder value through year-end and in 2025.

A recorded conference call reviewing the financial and production results of the quarter ended September 30, 2024 will be available on the Company website on November 28, 2024 at http://www.impactsilver.com/s/ConferenceCalls.asp.

The information in this news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Q3 2024 unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis, available on the Company website at www.impactsilver.com and on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.com. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.

ABOUT IMPACT SILVER

IMPACT Silver Corp. (TSXV: IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF) is a successful intermediate mineral producer and explorer with three mining projects in Mexico.

Royal Mines of Zacualpan Silver-Gold District: IMPACT owns 100% of the 211 km2 Zacualpan project in central Mexico where four underground silver mines and one open pit mine feed the central 500 tpd Guadalupe processing plant. To the south, the Capire Project includes a 200 tpd processing pilot plant adjacent to an open pit silver mine with an NI 43-101 inferred mineral resource of over 4.5 million oz silver, 48 million lbs zinc and 21 million lbs lead (see IMPACT news release dated January 18, 2016, for details and QP statement). Company engineers are reviewing Capire for a potential restart of operations to leverage improving commodity prices. Over the past 18 years, IMPACT has developed multiple exploration zones into commercial production and has produced over 12 million ounces of silver, generating revenue more than $277 million, with no long-term debt.

Plomosas Zinc-Lead-Silver District: Plomosas is a high-grade zinc producer in northern Mexico with exceptional exploration upside potential. The Company recently restarted mining operations and is expected to reach design capacity production levels over the next six months. Exploration potential at Plomosas is exceptional where only 600m of the 6 km-long structure have seen modern exploration. This is in addition to other exploration targets on the 3,019-hectare property including untested copper-gold targets with indications of high-grade material from surface. Regionally, Plomosas lies in the same mineral belt as some of the largest carbonate replacement deposits in the world.

Additional information about IMPACT and its operations can be found on the Company website at www.impactsilver.com. Follow us on X @IMPACT_Silver and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactsilver

Qualified Person and NI 43-101 Disclosure

George Gorzynski, P.Eng., is a "Qualified Person" within the meaning of NI 43-101 and has approved the technical information contained in this news release.

On behalf of IMPACT Silver Corp.
"Frederick W. Davidson"
President & CEO

For more information, please contact:
Jerry Huang
CFO | Investor Relations
(604) 664-7707 or inquiries@impactsilver.com
(778) 887 6489 Direct

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This IMPACT News Release may contain certain "forward-looking" statements and information relating to IMPACT that is based on the beliefs of IMPACT management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to IMPACT management. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "planned", "expect", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intends", "believe", "potential", and similar expressions, or describes a "goal", or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expected use of proceeds of the Private Placement.

Such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and assumptions, including with respect to, without limitations, exploration and development risks, expenditure and financing requirements, title matters, operating hazards, metal prices, political and economic factors, competitive factors, general economic conditions, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, technological change, industry practices, community relations, criminal activity, exchange rates, pandemics, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of current working capital, the estimated cost and availability of funding for the continued exploration and development of the Company's exploration properties, and one-time events. Should any one or more risks or uncertainties materialize or change, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and forward-looking statements may vary materially from those described herein. IMPACT does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

The Company's decision to place a mine into production, expand a mine, make other production related decisions or otherwise carry out mining and processing operations, is largely based on internal non-public Company data and reports based on exploration, development and mining work by the Company's geologists and engineers. The results of this work are evident in the discovery and building of multiple mines for the Company and in the track record of mineral production and financial returns of the Company since 2006. Under NI 43-101 the Company is required to disclose that it has not based its production decisions on NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource or reserve estimates, preliminary economic assessments or feasibility studies, and historically such projects have increased uncertainty and risk of failure.

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FAQ

What was Impact Silver's (ISVLF) revenue growth in Q3 2024?

Impact Silver's revenue grew 81% to $8.6 million in Q3 2024 compared to $4.8 million in Q3 2023.

What is the current production capacity at Impact Silver's (ISVLF) Plomosas mine?

The Plomosas mine is operating at approximately 70% of design capacity as of Q3 2024, processing 12,686 tonnes during the quarter.

How much cash does Impact Silver (ISVLF) have as of Q3 2024?

Impact Silver reported a cash position of $6.4 million with working capital of $7.1 million and no long-term debt as of Q3 2024.

What was Impact Silver's (ISVLF) net loss in Q3 2024?

Impact Silver reported a net loss of $1.2 million in Q3 2024, an improvement from losses of $1.5 million in Q3 2023.

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