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SILVERCORP REPORTS ADJUSTED NET INCOME OF $17.8 MILLION, $0.09 PER SHARE, AND CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS OF $23.1 MILLION FOR Q2 FISCAL 2025

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Silvercorp Metals reported strong Q2 Fiscal 2025 results with net income of $17.7 million ($0.09 per share) and operating cash flow of $23.1 million. Revenue increased 26% to $68.0 million, driven by higher metal prices and increased silver and zinc sales. The company produced 1.7 million ounces of silver, 13.2 million pounds of lead, and 5.8 million pounds of zinc. Cash costs were negative $0.73 per silver ounce, with all-in sustaining costs at $11.66. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $209.5 million in cash and investments worth $84.4 million. A new 1,500 tonne per day mill began commissioning on November 1, 2024.

Silvercorp Metals ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, con un reddito netto di 17,7 milioni di dollari (0,09 dollari per azione) e un flusso di cassa operativo di 23,1 milioni di dollari. I ricavi sono aumentati del 26% raggiungendo i 68,0 milioni di dollari, grazie all'innalzamento dei prezzi dei metalli e all'aumento delle vendite di argento e zinco. L'azienda ha prodotto 1,7 milioni di once d'argento, 13,2 milioni di libbre di piombo e 5,8 milioni di libbre di zinco. I costi di cassa sono stati negativi per 0,73 dollari per oncia d'argento, con costi totali sostenibili a 11,66 dollari. L'azienda mantiene un solido bilancio con 209,5 milioni di dollari in cassa e investimenti per un valore di 84,4 milioni di dollari. Un nuovo impianto da 1.500 tonnellate al giorno ha iniziato la fase di collaudo il 1° novembre 2024.

Silvercorp Metals reportó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con un ingreso neto de 17,7 millones de dólares (0,09 dólares por acción) y un flujo de caja operativo de 23,1 millones de dólares. Los ingresos aumentaron un 26% hasta alcanzar los 68,0 millones de dólares, impulsados por mayores precios de los metales y un incremento en las ventas de plata y zinc. La compañía produjo 1,7 millones de onzas de plata, 13,2 millones de libras de plomo y 5,8 millones de libras de zinc. Los costos en efectivo fueron de -0,73 dólares por onza de plata, y los costos sostenibles totales se situaron en 11,66 dólares. La empresa mantiene un sólido balance con 209,5 millones de dólares en efectivo y 84,4 millones de dólares en inversiones. Un nuevo molino de 1,500 toneladas por día comenzó su puesta en marcha el 1 de noviembre de 2024.

Silvercorp Metals는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적을 발표했으며, 순이익이 1,770만 달러(주당 0.09달러)와 영업 현금 흐름이 2,310만 달러에 달했습니다. 매출은 금속 가격 상승과 은 및 아연 판매 증가에 힘입어 26% 증가하여 6,800만 달러에 도달했습니다. 회사는 170만 온스의 은, 1,320만 파운드의 납, 그리고 580만 파운드의 아연을 생산했습니다. 현금 비용은 은 한 온스당 -0.73달러이며, 전반적인 유지 비용은 11.66달러입니다. 회사는 2억 950만 달러의 현금과 8,440만 달러의 투자로 탄탄한 재무 상태를 유지하고 있습니다. 새로운 일일 1,500톤 밀은 2024년 11월 1일에 commissioning을 시작했습니다.

Silvercorp Metals a annoncé des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2025, avec un revenu net de 17,7 millions de dollars (0,09 dollars par action) et un flux de trésorerie d'exploitation de 23,1 millions de dollars. Les revenus ont augmenté de 26 % pour atteindre 68,0 millions de dollars, grâce à la hausse des prix des métaux et à l'augmentation des ventes d'argent et de zinc. L'entreprise a produit 1,7 million d'onces d'argent, 13,2 millions de livres de plomb et 5,8 millions de livres de zinc. Les coûts en espèces étaient de -0,73 dollars par once d'argent, avec des coûts totaux soutenables à 11,66 dollars. L'entreprise maintient un bilan solide avec 209,5 millions de dollars en liquidités et des investissements d'une valeur de 84,4 millions de dollars. Une nouvelle usine d'une capacité de 1 500 tonnes par jour a commencé sa mise en service le 1er novembre 2024.

Silvercorp Metals hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 berichtet, mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 17,7 Millionen Dollar (0,09 Dollar pro Aktie) und einem operativen Cashflow von 23,1 Millionen Dollar. Der Umsatz stieg um 26 % auf 68,0 Millionen Dollar, angetrieben durch höhere Metallpreise und gesteigerte Verkäufe von Silber und Zink. Das Unternehmen produzierte 1,7 Millionen Unzen Silber, 13,2 Millionen Pfund Blei und 5,8 Millionen Pfund Zink. Die Bargeldkosten lagen bei -0,73 Dollar pro Silberunze, während die Gesamtkosten bei 11,66 Dollar lagen. Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Bilanz mit 209,5 Millionen Dollar in bar und Investitionen im Wert von 84,4 Millionen Dollar. Eine neue Mühle mit einer Kapazität von 1.500 Tonnen pro Tag begann am 1. November 2024 mit dem Betrieb.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 26% to $68.0 million YoY
  • Net income grew 60% to $17.7 million YoY
  • Strong cash position of $209.5 million
  • Realized metal prices increased 20-43% across all metals
  • Mine operating earnings up 51% to $31.7 million
Negative
  • Gold production decreased 52% YoY
  • Lead production decreased 18% YoY
  • Operating cash flow declined 20% to $23.1 million YoY
  • Working capital decreased 9% QoQ
  • Mining costs increased 4% to $67.17 per tonne

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Silvercorp delivered strong Q2 fiscal 2025 results with significant year-over-year improvements. Revenue increased 26% to $68.0 million, driven by higher metal prices and increased silver/zinc sales. Net income rose 60% to $17.7 million ($0.09 per share).

Key positives include:

  • Robust cash position of $209.5 million plus $84.4 million in equity investments
  • Negative cash cost of -$0.73 per silver ounce indicates efficient operations
  • New 1,500 tpd mill expansion starting trial runs should boost production

However, production volumes were mixed with gold (-52%) and lead (-18%) declining due to mill capacity constraints leading to stockpiled ore. The $181.3 million Adventus acquisition represents a significant investment that will need to be monitored for returns.

Operational performance shows encouraging trends despite some constraints. Total ore mined increased 32% to 361,440 tonnes while milled tonnage rose 14% to 297,205 tonnes. The 129,000 tonne stockpile represents deferred production potential once the mill expansion is complete.

Cost controls remain effective with all-in sustaining costs decreasing 3% to $145.53 per tonne. The Ying Mining District achieved silver grades of 240 g/t, exceeding the 235 g/t guidance. Capital investments of $28.1 million focused on critical infrastructure including tailings facility expansion and mill upgrades positions the company for sustainable growth.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (CNW Group/Silvercorp Metals Inc)

Trading Symbol:  TSX: SVM
                                  NYSE AMERICAN: SVM                                                                                                                 

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) reported its financial and operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 ("Q2 Fiscal 2025"). All amounts are expressed in US dollars, and figures may not add due to rounding.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q2 FISCAL 2025 

  • Mined 361,440 tonnes of ore, milled 297,205 tonnes of ore, and produced approximately 1,183 ounces of gold, 1.7 million ounces of silver, or approximately 1.8 million ounces of silver equivalent1, plus 13.2 million pounds of lead and 5.8 million pounds of zinc;
  • Sold approximately 1,239 ounces of gold, 1.6 million ounces of silver, 13.3 million pounds of lead, and 5.9 million pounds of zinc, for revenue of $68.0 million;
  • Net income attributable to equity shareholders of $17.7 million, or $0.09 per share;
  • Adjusted net income attributable to equity shareholders1 of $17.8 million, or $0.09 per share;
  • Generated cash flow from operating activities of $23.1 million;
  • Cash cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits1, of negative $0.73;
  • All-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits1, of $11.66;
  • Spent and capitalized $0.5 million on exploration drilling, $14.6 million on underground exploration and development, and $9.6 million on equipment and facilities, including the No. 3 tailings storage facility at the Ying Mining District;
  • Spent and capitalized $181.3 million on the acquisition of Adventus Mining Corporation, by issuing $150.5 million in shares, making $27.0 million cash investments and advances, and incurring $3.8 million in cash transaction costs;
  • The Company has $209.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, and holds a portfolio of equity investment in associates and other companies with a total market value of $84.4 million as at September 30, 2024; and
  • Commissioning trial runs of the new 1,500 tonne per day mill commenced on November 1, 2024. The inventory stockpile of approximately 129,000 tonnes of ore at the Ying Mining District is expected to be processed over 2-3 months, which will enhance metal production to align with the Company's Fiscal 2025 annual guidance.

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1 Non-IFRS measures, please refer to section 12 of the corresponding MD&A for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 for reconciliation.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS 


Three months ended September 30,


Six months ended September 30,


2024

2023

Changes


2024

2023

Changes

Financial Results








Revenue (in thousands of $)

$         68,003

$    53,992

26 %


140,168

113,998

23 %

Mine operating earnings (in thousands of $)

31,661

20,943

51 %


68,175

44,244

54 %

Net income (loss)  attributable to equity holders (in thousands of $)

17,707

11,050

60 %


39,645

20,267

96 %

 Earnings (loss) per share - basic ($/share)

0.09

0.06

39 %


0.21

0.11

82 %

Adjusted earnings attributable to equity holders (in thousands of $)

17,761

11,677

52 %


38,379

24,046

60 %

Adjusted earning per share - basic ($/share)

0.09

0.07

32 %


0.20

0.14

48 %

Net cash generated from operating activities (in thousands of $)

23,128

28,844

(20) %


63,083

57,725

9 %

Capitalized expenditures (in thousands of $)

28,059

15,058

86 %


47,716

30,974

54 %

Metals sold








Gold (ounces)

1,239

2,515

(51) %


2,237

4,010

(44) %

Silver (in thousands of ounces)

1,641

1,578

4 %


3,380

3,393

— %

Lead (in thousands of pounds)

13,258

15,175

(13) %


28,921

32,505

(11) %

Zinc (in thousands of pounds)

5,892

4,578

29 %


12,376

11,498

8 %

Average Selling Price, Net of Value Added Tax and Smelter Charges








Gold ($/ounce)

2,178

1,815

20 %


2,094

1,766

19 %

Silver ($/ounce)

26.49

19.74

34 %


26.41

19.54

35 %

Lead ($/pound)

1.00

0.87

15 %


1.00

0.85

18 %

Zinc ($/pound)

1.13

0.79

43 %


1.07

0.81

32 %

Financial Position as at

September 30,
2024

June 30,
2024



September 30,
2024

March 31,
2024


Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (in thousands of $)

209,505

215,739

(3) %


$  209,505

184,891

13 %

Working capital (in thousands of $)

162,312

178,893

(9) %


162,320

154,744

5 %

Net income attributable to equity shareholders of the Company in Q2 Fiscal 2025 was $17.7 million or $0.09 per share, compared to net income of $11.1 million or $0.06 per share in the three months ended September 30, 2023 ("Q2 Fiscal 2024").

Compared to Q2 Fiscal 2024, the Company's consolidated financial results were mainly impacted by i) increases of 20%, 34%, 15% and 43%, respectively, in the realized selling prices for gold, silver, lead and zinc; ii) increases of 4% and 29%, respectively, in silver and zinc sold; and iii) a $3.8 million in gain on investments, offset by iv) decreases of 51% and 13%, respectively, in gold and lead sold; v) an increase of $2.1 million in mine and corporate administrative expenses; vi) an increase of $1.1 million in business development expenditures; and vii) a negative impact of $2.4 million in foreign exchange.

Excluding certain non-cash, non-recurring, and non-routine items, the adjusted basic earnings to equity shareholders were $17.8 million or $0.09 per share compared to $11.7 million or $0.07 per share in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

Revenue in Q2 Fiscal 2025 was $68.0 million, up 26% compared to $54.0 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase is mainly due to an increase of $15.2 million arising from the increase in the realized selling prices and an increase of $3.2 million arising from the increase of silver and zinc sold, offset by a decrease of $4.7 million as a result of less gold and lead sold.

Income from mine operations in Q2 Fiscal 2025 was $31.7 million, up 51% compared to $20.9 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to the increase in revenue arising from the increases in the net realized metal selling prices. Income from mine operations at the Ying Mining District was $29.1 million, compared to $21.8 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024. Income from mine operations at the GC Mine was $3.0 million, compared to a loss of $0.7 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

Cash flow provided by operating activities in Q2 Fiscal 2025 was $23.1 million, down $5.7 million, compared to $28.8 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The decrease was due to:

  • $27.6 million cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash operating working capital, up $2.0 million compared to $25.6 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024; offset by
  • $4.5 million cash used by changes in non-cash working capital, compared to $3.2 million provided in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

The Company ended the quarter with $209.5 million, up 13% or $24.6 million compared to $184.9 million as at March 31, 2024, but down 3% or $6.2 million compared to $215.7 million as at June 30, 2024. The Company holds a further equity investment portfolio in associates and other companies with a total market value of $84.4 million as at September 30, 2024.

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONAL RESULTS


Three months ended September 30,


Six months ended September 30,


2024

2023

Changes


2024

2023

Changes

Production Data








Ore Mined (tonnes)

361,440

273,465

32 %


705,287

576,685

22 %

Ore Milled (tonnes)








    Gold Ore

17,075

12,800

33 %


25,551

23,693

8 %

    Silver Ore

280,130

248,307

13 %


579,350

532,509

9 %


297,205

261,107

14 %


604,901

556,202

9 %

Metal Production








     Gold (ounces)

1,183

2,458

(52) %


2,329

4,010

(42) %

     Silver (in thousands of ounces)

1,655

1,590

4 %


3,372

3,370

— %

     Silver equivalent (in thousands of ounces)

1,751

1,815

(4) %


3,553

3,725

(5) %

     Lead (in thousands of pounds)

13,202

16,065

(18) %


28,821

33,881

(15) %

     Zinc (in thousands of pounds)

5,811

4,601

26 %


12,245

11,422

7 %

Cost Data








Production cost ($/tonne)

82.33

80.53

2 %


81.36

79.53

2 %

All-in sustaining production cost ($/tonne)

145.53

149.94

(3) %


142.73

141.53

1 %

Cash cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits ($)

(0.73)

(1.00)

26 %


(1.21)

(0.63)

(94) %

All-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits ($)

11.66

11.50

1 %


10.72

10.41

3 %

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company mined 361,440 tonnes of ore, up 32% compared to 273,465 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024. Ore milled was 297,205 tonnes, up 14% compared to 261,107 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, the Company produced approximately 1,183 ounces of gold, 1.7 million ounces of silver, or approximately 1.8 million ounces of silver equivalent, plus 13.2 million pounds of lead and 5.8 million pounds of zinc, representing increases of 4% and 26% in silver and zinc and decreases of 52%, 4%, and 18% in gold, silver equivalent, and lead production over Q2 Fiscal 2024. The decrease in gold and lead production is mainly due to i) approximately 129,000 tonnes of unprocessed ore stockpiled due to mill capacity constraints and ii) a lower lead head grade.

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, the consolidated mining cost was $67.17 per tonne, up 4% compared to $64.77 per tonne in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to more mining preparation tunnels and grade control drilling completed and expensed as part of the mining cost in the current quarter. The consolidated milling cost was $12.73 per tonne, down 3% compared to $13.10 per tonne in Q2 Fiscal 2024. Correspondingly, the consolidated production cost per tonne of ore processed was $82.33 per tonne, up 2% compared to $80.53 per tonne in Q2 Fiscal 2024, while the all-in sustaining production cost per tonne of ore processed was $145.53 per tonne, down 3% compared to $149.94 per tonne in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease of 4% in per tonne sustaining capital expenditures, offset by an increase of 2% in the per tonne production cost. 

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, the consolidated cash cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, was negative $0.73, compared to negative $1.00 in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to the 2% increase in per tonne production costs, partially offset by an increase of $1.7 million in by-product credits. The consolidated all-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, was $11.66, up 1% compared to $11.50 in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to the increase in cash cost per ounce of silver.

EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT


Capitalized Development and Exploration Expenditures

Expensed


Ramp and Development
Tunnels

Exploration Tunnels

Drilling and other

Equipment &
Mill and TSF

Total

Mining
Preparation
Tunnels

Drilling


(Metres)

($ Thousand)

(Metres)

($ Thousand)

(Metres)

($ Thousand)

($ Thousand)

($ Thousand)

(Metres)

(Metres)

Q2 Fiscal 2025











Ying Mining District

4,589

$       5,841

17,440

$       7,445

8,843

$          336

$        9,487

$       23,109

23,008

52,136

GC Mine

154

4

2,743

1,308

9,649

210

69

1,591

2,642

4,659

El Domo

2,533

2,533

Condor

569

569

Other

249

8

257

Consolidated

4,743

5,845

20,183

8,753

18,492

3,897

9,564

28,059

25,650

56,795












Q2 Fiscal 2024











Ying Mining District

2,703

$       1,943

20,147

$       8,042

40,854

$       1,481

$        2,266

$       13,732

9,460

22,968

GC Mine

248

195

1,629

428

5,782

420

193

1,236

1,408

6,580

Other

76

14

90

Consolidated

2,951

2,138

21,776

8,470

46,636

1,977

2,473

15,058

10,868

29,548












Variances (%)











Ying Mining District

70 %

201 %

(13) %

(7) %

(78) %

(77) %

319 %

68 %

143 %

127 %

GC Mine

(38) %

(98) %

68 %

206 %

67 %

(50) %

(64) %

29 %

88 %

(29) %

Other

— %

— %

— %

— %

— %

228 %

(43) %

186 %

— %

— %

Consolidated

61 %

173 %

(7) %

3 %

-60 %

97 %

287 %

86 %

136 %

92 %

Total capital expenditures in Q2 Fiscal 2025 were $28.1 million, up 86% compared to $15.1 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The increase was mainly due to more tunneling completed and the construction of the No.3 tailings storage facility("TSF") and mill expansion at the Ying Mining District as well as additional expenditures incurred at the newly acquired El Domo Project and Condor Project. Total capital expenditures incurred to construct the TSF were approximately $4.0 million in Q2 Fiscal 2025 and $16.0 million since the inception of construction. The capital expenditures incurred for the 1,500 tonne per day mill expansion were approximately $2.8 million in Q2 Fiscal 2025 and $3.2 million since the inception of construction.

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, on a consolidated basis, a total of 75,287 metres or $2.0 million worth of diamond drilling were completed (Q2 Fiscal 2024 – 76,184 metres or $2.6 million), of which approximately 56,795 metres or $1.5 million worth of diamond drilling were expensed as part of mining costs (Q2 Fiscal 2024 – 29,548 metres or $0.6 million) and approximately 18,492 metres or $0.5 million worth of diamond drilling were capitalized (Q2 Fiscal 2024 – 40,636 metres or $2.0 million). In addition, approximately 25,650 metres or $9.2 million worth of preparation tunneling were completed and expensed as part of mining costs (Q2 Fiscal 2024 – 10,868 metres or $4.1 million), and approximately 24,926 metres or $14.6 million worth of tunnels, raises, ramps and declines were completed and capitalized (Q2 Fiscal 2024 – 24,727 metres or $10.6 million).

INDIVIDUAL MINE OPERATING PERFORMANCE 

Ying Mining District

Q2 F2025

Q1 F2025

Q4 F2024

Q3 F2024

Q2 F2024


Six months ended September 30,


September
30, 2024

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

September
30, 2023


2024

2023

Ore Production (tonne)









Ore mined

272,046

256,079

147,122

245,606

220,636


528,125

434,384

Ore milled









Gold ore

17,075

8,476

21,843

12,726

12,800


25,551

23,693

Silver ore

193,423

212,766

158,424

201,475

200,068


406,189

397,984


210,498

221,242

180,267

214,201

212,868


431,740

421,677

Head grades









Silver (grams/tonne)

240

235

197

235

235


238

244

Lead (%)

2.8

3.1

3.1

3.5

3.5


3.0

3.5

Zinc (%)

0.6

0.7

0.6

0.7

0.7


0.6

0.7

Recovery rates









Silver (%)

94.9

95.0

94.4

94.9

95.0


94.9

95.0

Lead (%)

94.0

94.4

95.0

94.8

95.0


94.2

95.3

Zinc (%)

70.4

72.3

70.2

71.4

71.1


71.4

70.3

Cash Costs









Cash production cost per tonne of ore processed ($)

92.86

90.46

91.09

84.01

83.53


91.65

84.54

All-in sustaining cost per tonne of ore processed ($)

146.90

140.25

148.24

143.80

142.84


143.51

138.42

Cash cost per ounce of Silver, net of by-product credits ($)

0.62

(0.68)

1.71

(0.09)

(1.37)


(0.05)

(0.52)

All-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits ($)

9.05

7.14

12.28

8.99

8.06


8.07

7.58

Metal Production









Gold ( ounces)

1,183

1,146

1,916

1,342

2,458


2,329

4,010

Silver (in thousands of ounces)

1,518

1,572

1,063

1,511

1,506


3,090

3,103

Lead (in thousands of pounds)

11,970

14,080

11,317

14,552

15,018


26,050

30,400

Zinc (in thousands of pounds)

1,795

2,468

1,750

2,153

2,197


4,263

4,310

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, a total of 272,046 tonnes of ore were mined at the Ying Mining District, up 23% compared to 220,636 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024, and 210,498 tonnes of ore were milled, down 1% compared to 212,868 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

Average head grades of ore processed were 240 g/t for silver, 2.8% for lead, and 0.6% for zinc compared to 235 g/t for silver, 3.5% for lead, and 0.7% for zinc in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The silver head grade achieved is higher than the Company's Fiscal 2025 annual guidance of 235 g/t.

Metals produced at the Ying Mining District were approximately 1,183 ounces of gold, 1.5 million ounces of silver, or approximately 1.6 million ounces of silver equivalent, plus 12.0 million pounds of lead, and 1.8 million pounds of zinc, representing a production increase of 1% in silver and decreases of 52%, 7%, 20%, and 18%, respectively, compared to 2,458 ounces of gold, 1.5 million ounces of silver, or approximately 1.7 million silver equivalent, plus 15.0 million pounds of lead, and 2.2 million pounds of zinc in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The decrease in gold, lead and zinc production is mainly due to i) milled ore is 1% lower with approximately 129,000 tonnes of unprocessed ore stockpiled and ii) lower lead and zinc head grades. The Company expects the stockpiled ore will be processed in the third and fourth quarters after the 1,500 tonne per day mill expansion at the Ying Mining District is achieved in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025. 

GC Mine

Q2 F2025

Q1 F2025

Q4 F2024

Q3 F2024

Q2 F2024


Six months ended September 30,


September 30,
2024

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

September 30,
2023


2024

2023

Ore Production (tonne)









Ore mined

89,394

87,768

48,038

99,667

52,829


177,162

142,301

Ore milled

86,707

86,454

57,226

98,299

48,239


173,161

134,525

Head grades









Silver (grams/tonne)

61

64

57

68

66


63

75

Lead (%)

0.8

0.9

1.1

1.1

1.1


0.8

1.3

Zinc (%)

2.4

2.4

2.5

2.7

2.5


2.4

2.7

Recovery rates









Silver (%)

82.2

84.1

83.2

80.3

82.7


83.2

82.7

Lead (%)

87.9

90.2

89.8

90.9

90.2


89.1

90.6

Zinc (%)

90.2

90.4

89.3

90.1

89.8


90.3

90.2

Cash Costs









Cash production cost per tonne of ore processed ($)

50.08

50.49

63.12

50.38

68.18


50.28

64.25

All-in sustaining cost per tonne of ore processed ($)

74.53

83.42

78.32

76.84

99.75


78.97

94.12

Cash cost per ounce of Silver, net of by-product credits ($)

(15.67)

(12.19)

(4.79)

(8.95)

5.64


(13.85)

(1.99)

All-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits ($)

1.62

8.45

6.63

8.01

25.95


5.19

14.49

Metal Production









Silver (in thousands of ounces)

137

145

87

173

84


282

267

Lead (in thousands of pounds)

1,232

1,539

1,210

2,211

1,047


2,771

3,481

Zinc (in thousands of pounds)

4,016

3,966

2,809

5,251

2,404


7,982

7,112

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, a total of 89,394 tonnes of ore were mined at the GC Mine, up 69% compared to 52,829 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024, while 86,707 tonnes were milled, up 80% compared to 48,239 tonnes in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

In Q2 Fiscal 2025, approximately 12,700 tonnes of waste was removed through the XRT Ore Sorting System.

Average head grades of ore milled were 61 g/t for silver, 0.8% for lead, and 2.4% for zinc compared to 66 g/t for silver, 1.1% for lead, and 2.5% for zinc in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

Metals produced at the GC Mine were approximately 137 thousand ounces of silver, 1.2 million pounds of lead, and 4.0 million pounds of zinc, representing increases of 63%, 18%, and 67%, respectively, in silver, lead and zinc production, compared to 84 thousand ounces of silver, 1.0 million pounds of lead, and 2.4 million pounds of zinc in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

A conference call to discuss these results will be held tomorrow, Friday, November 8, at 9:00 am PDT (12:00 pm EDT). To participate in the conference call, please dial the numbers below.

Canada/USA TF: 888-510-2154

International/Local Toll: 437-900-0527

Conference ID: 69957

Participants should dial-in 10 – 15 minutes prior to the start time.  A replay of the conference call and transcript will be available on the Company's website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.

Mr. Guoliang Ma, P.Geo., Manager of Exploration and Resources of the Company, is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and has reviewed and given consent to the technical information contained in this news release.

About Silvercorp

Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cashflow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information, please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.

For further information
Silvercorp Metals Inc.
Lon Shaver
President
Phone: (604) 669-9397
Toll Free 1(888) 224-1881
Email: investor@silvercorp.ca
Website: www.silvercorpmetals.com

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE (NON-IFRS) MEASURES

This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A"), the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related notes contains therein for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, which have been posted on SEDAR+ under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and are also available on the Company's website at www.silvercorpmetals.com under the Investor section. This news release refers to various alternative performance (non-IFRS) measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, cash cost and all-in sustaining cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, production cost and all-in sustaining production cost per tonne of ore processed, silver equivalent, and working capital. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have standardized meanings under IFRS as an indicator of performance and may differ from methods used by other companies with similar description.  The detailed description and reconciliation of these alternative performance (non-IFRS) measures have been incorporated by reference and can be found on page 49, section 12 – Alternative Performance (Non-IFRS) Measures in the MD&A for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 filled on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov and which is incorporated by reference here in.

CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and US securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Any statements or information that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects", "is expected", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "assumes", "intends", "strategies", "targets", "goals", "forecasts", "objectives", "budgets", "schedules", "potential" or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the price of silver and other metals; the accuracy of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates at the Company's material properties; the sufficiency of the Company's capital to finance the Company's operations; estimates of the Company's revenues and capital expenditures; estimated production from the Company's mines in the Ying Mining District and the GC Mine; timing of receipt of permits and regulatory approvals; availability of funds from production to finance the Company's operations; and access to and availability of funding for future construction, use of proceeds from any financing and development of the Company's properties.

Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks relating to: global economic and social impact of public health pandemic; fluctuating commodity prices; calculation of resources, reserves and mineralization and precious and base metal recovery; interpretations and assumptions of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; exploration and development programs; feasibility and engineering reports; permits and licences; title to properties; property interests; joint venture partners; acquisition of commercially mineable mineral rights; financing; recent market events and conditions; economic factors affecting the Company; timing, estimated amount, capital and operating expenditures and economic returns of future production; integration of future acquisitions into the Company's existing operations; competition; operations and political conditions; regulatory environment in China and Canada; environmental risks; regulatory investigations, claims and legal proceeding, foreign exchange rate fluctuations; insurance; risks and hazards of mining operations; key personnel; conflicts of interest; dependence on management; internal control over financial reporting; and bringing actions and enforcing judgments under U.S. securities laws.

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and actual achievements of the Company or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, without limitation, those referred to in the Company's Annual Information Form under the heading "Risk Factors" and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F, and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.  Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended.  Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  

The Company's forward-looking statements are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this news release, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's assumptions, beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, or changes in any other events affecting such statements. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Silvercorp's revenue in Q2 Fiscal 2025 was $68.0 million, up 26% compared to $54.0 million in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

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Silvercorp reported net income of $17.7 million or $0.09 per share in Q2 Fiscal 2025, compared to $11.1 million or $0.06 per share in Q2 Fiscal 2024.

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Silvercorp produced approximately 1.7 million ounces of silver in Q2 Fiscal 2025, representing a 4% increase compared to Q2 Fiscal 2024.

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