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Silvercorp Reports Operational Results and Financial Results Release Date for Fiscal 2026, and Issues Fiscal 2027 Production, Cash Cost, and Capital Expenditure Guidance

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Silvercorp (TSX: SVM, NYSE American: SVM) reported Q4 Fiscal 2026 and Fiscal 2026 operational results and issued Fiscal 2027 production, cost, and capex guidance. Q4 revenue was approximately $147.4M (+96% YoY); Fiscal 2026 revenue was approximately $438.1M (+47% YoY). Fiscal 2027 guidance targets 6.8–7.1M oz silver, 9,500–10,000 oz gold, and consolidated capex of $141.0M for China operations. The company expects audited Fiscal 2026 results on May 25, 2026.

Guidance also forecasts higher cash costs and AISC per tonne driven by contractor costs, additional development and the No. 3 Mill build at Ying.

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Positive

  • Q4 revenue $147.4M, up 96% year-over-year
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue $438.1M, up 47% year-over-year
  • Ore processed 1,475,512 tonnes in Fiscal 2026, beating guidance
  • Fiscal 2027 production guidance: 6.8–7.1M oz silver and 9,500–10,000 oz gold
  • $141.0M China capex program to expand Ying capacity and build No. 3 Mill

Negative

  • Silver production down 2% year-over-year in Fiscal 2026 and 11% in Q4
  • Zinc production down 23% year-over-year in Fiscal 2026
  • Consolidated cash cost guidance rising to $83.3–85.4 per tonne in Fiscal 2027
  • Ying AISC guidance increases to $155.4–161.2 per tonne, above prior periods
  • Significant near-term capex ($124.1M Ying) may pressure free cash flow in Fiscal 2027

News Market Reaction – SVM

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On the day this news was published, SVM gained 1.50%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $44M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.96B at that time.

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Key Figures

Q4 2026 revenue: $147.4M Fiscal 2026 revenue: $438.1M Ore processed: 1,475,512 tonnes +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2026 revenue $147.4M Record Q4 Fiscal 2026, +96% vs Q4 2025
Fiscal 2026 revenue $438.1M Record Fiscal 2026, +47% vs Fiscal 2025
Ore processed 1,475,512 tonnes Fiscal 2026, up 12% vs Fiscal 2025 and above guidance high end
Silver production 6.8M oz Fiscal 2026, 2% decrease vs Fiscal 2025
Gold production 8,723 oz Fiscal 2026, 16% increase vs Fiscal 2025
FY27 ore guidance 1,526,600–1,607,000 tonnes Fiscal 2027 expected total ore processed vs 1,475,512 tonnes in Fiscal 2026
FY27 cash cost $83.3–$85.4/t Consolidated cash cost guidance vs $75.5/t for first nine months FY 2026
El Domo total budget $283.6M Total project budget, unchanged from revised February estimate

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SVM is up 2.43% while key silver peers EXK (-2.99%), MAG (-1.96%), and AG (-1.13%) are down, indicating a stock-specific reaction to the operational and guidance update rather than a sector-wide move.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 09 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Feb 09 Q3 2026 earnings Positive +0.9% Q3 results with 51% revenue growth and strong cash flow metrics.
Jan 15 Q3 ops update Positive +10.9% Q3 operational results and revenue up 51% with higher throughput.
Nov 06 Q2 2026 earnings Positive +1.9% Q2 earnings with revenue growth and higher adjusted income and EBITDA.
Oct 15 Q2 ops update Positive +4.0% Q2 operational results showing higher silver-equivalent output and revenue.
Jul 15 Q1 ops update Positive -7.7% Q1 operational results with higher revenue and silver output but lower zinc.
Pattern Detected

Earnings and operational updates have more often led to positive price reactions, though there has been at least one sharp selloff despite stronger metrics.

Recent Company History

Over recent quarters, Silvercorp’s earnings and operational updates have highlighted rising revenue and steady silver-equivalent output. Q1–Q3 Fiscal 2026 releases showed revenue growth from $81.3M to about $126.1M, with consistent silver-equivalent production and active exploration and project development. Market reactions were mostly positive, including a 10.88% move on a strong Q3 operational update, but one Q1 release saw a -7.71% decline despite higher revenue. Today’s Fiscal 2026 results and Fiscal 2027 guidance fit into this pattern of growing throughput and project build-out.

Historical Comparison

+2.0% avg move · In the past year, SVM’s earnings and operational updates moved the stock by an average of 2.02%. Tod...
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the past year, SVM’s earnings and operational updates moved the stock by an average of 2.02%. Today’s 2.43% gain is broadly in line with that typical reaction range.

Earnings-related releases have shown a stepwise progression: rising quarterly revenue, stable to growing silver-equivalent output, and advancing growth projects like El Domo and Kuanping. The latest Fiscal 2026 results and Fiscal 2027 guidance extend this trajectory with record annual revenue and detailed production and cost targets.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details record Fiscal 2026 revenue of $438.1M, higher ore throughput, and Fiscal 2...
Analysis

This announcement details record Fiscal 2026 revenue of $438.1M, higher ore throughput, and Fiscal 2027 guidance calling for modest growth in silver-equivalent production alongside higher cash cost and AISC metrics. It also outlines substantial capital spending, including $141.0M for China operations and a total El Domo budget of $283.6M. Investors may monitor how actual costs track against guidance, progress on the No. 3 Mill and El Domo timelines, and future earnings releases for confirmation of these plans.

Key Terms

silver equivalent, cash cost, all-in sustaining cost, AISC, +3 more
7 terms
silver equivalent technical
"silver equivalent (only silver and gold)i production of 1.6 million ounces"
A "silver equivalent" converts the value or quantity of other metals (like gold, lead, or zinc) into the amount of silver they’re worth using current price ratios, so a mixed-metal output can be reported as a single silver total. For investors this makes it easy to compare and sum the value of different metals — like turning various fruits into the same currency of apples — helping assess production, revenue potential, and project scale without juggling multiple metal prices.
cash cost financial
"Fiscal 2027 Production, Cash Cost, and Capital Expenditure Guidance"
Cash cost is the actual out-of-pocket money a business spends to produce a product or run its everyday operations, excluding accounting items that don't require immediate cash (for example, depreciation). Investors care because it shows the real, short-term cash burden per unit of output or service—like comparing the grocery bill for a meal versus the estimated long-term appliance wear—and helps judge whether a company can generate cash and cover expenses from its core activities.
all-in sustaining cost financial
"The all-in sustaining cost (AISC)ii is estimated at $155.4 to $161.2 per tonne"
All-in sustaining cost (AISC) is a per-unit measure that shows the full, ongoing cost to produce a commodity, typically an ounce of metal, including direct mining costs, sustaining capital (ongoing equipment and mine upkeep), royalties, and general overhead. For investors it matters because AISC reveals the durable earning power and true profit margin of a producer—like calculating the total monthly cost to own and operate a car to judge whether selling rides is profitable over time.
AISC financial
"The all-in sustaining cost (AISC)ii is estimated at $155.4 to $161.2 per tonne"
All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) is a comprehensive measure of how much it costs a mining company to produce one unit of metal when ongoing operating expenses, long-term maintenance and sustaining capital, and share of corporate overhead are included. Investors use AISC to compare profitability and cash generation across producers—think of it as the full household cost to keep a business running divided by how many items it makes, which helps assess margins and resilience to price swings.
NI 43-101 regulatory
"updated NI 43-101 technical report expected to be released in the coming weeks"
A Canadian regulatory standard that sets the rules for how mining and exploration companies must report mineral resources and reserves, requiring technical reports prepared or signed off by an independent, certified expert. It matters to investors because it creates a consistent, transparent “inspection report” for mining projects, making it easier to compare prospects, judge the reliability of claims, and assess geological and financial risk before investing.
open pit technical
"expects to commence stripping of the open pit in April 2026"
A large, surface excavation where rock and soil are removed in stepped layers to reach and extract mineral deposits; picture a terraced, man‑made quarry reaching down to the ore. It matters to investors because open‑pit operations tend to produce high volumes at lower unit cost but require large up‑front investment, long operating life, and carry visible environmental and permitting risks that can affect production, costs and company value.
ESG technical
"MSCI ESG rating was upgraded from A to AA"
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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

Trading Symbol: TSX/NYSE American: SVM

VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) reports production and sales figures for the fourth quarter ("Q4 Fiscal 2026") and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 ("Fiscal 2026") and the production and cost guidance for the 2027 fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 ("Fiscal 2027"). Silvercorp expects to release its Fiscal 2026 audited financial results on Monday, May 25, 2026, after market close.

Q4 Fiscal 2026 Operational Highlights  

  • Record revenue of approximately $147.4 million, an increase of 96% over the same quarter last year ("Q4 Fiscal 2025");
  • Silver production of 1.5 million ounces, a decrease of 11% over Q4 Fiscal 2025; silver equivalent (only silver and gold)i production of 1.6 million ounces, a decrease of 17% compared to 1.9 million ounces in Q4 Fiscal 2025;
  • Lead production of 14.0 million pounds, a decrease of 14% over Q4 Fiscal 2025;
  • Zinc production of 3.9 million pounds, a decrease of 12% over Q4 Fiscal 2025;
  • Kuanping mine construction continued, with 1,335 metres ("m") of ramp development, 313 m of exploration tunneling and 1,625 m of drilling completed;
  • El Domo mine construction continued to advance under enhanced water and soil conservation measures during the heavy rainfall season, with the haul roads and the ore stockpile shed completed; and
  • MSCI ESG rating was upgraded from A to AA.

Fiscal 2026 Operational Highlights 

  • Record revenue of approximately $438.1 million, an increase of 47% over Fiscal 2025;
  • Ore processed of 1,475,512 tonnes, up 12% over Fiscal 2025, and beat the high end of 1,369,000 tonnes in the Company's annual production guidance;
  • Silver production of approximately 6.8 million ounces, a 2% decrease over Fiscal 2025; gold production of approximately 8,723 ounces, a 16% increase over Fiscal 2025, and silver equivalent of 7.5 million ounces, even with Fiscal 2025; and
  • El Domo mine completed the site preparation for the processing plant, 5,000 square metre ROM ore shed, construction camp, internal roads, including roads to the TSF construction site, and orders of major equipment.

Q4 Fiscal 2026 Operational Results

The Ying Mining District processed 311,677 tonnes of ore, up 2% over Q4 Fiscal 2025. Approximately 1.4 million ounces of silver, 2,492 ounces of gold, or 1.5 million ounces of silver equivalent, plus 12.9 million pounds of lead, and 1.4 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing production decreases of 20%, 11%, 18%, 17%, and 30% in gold, silver, silver equivalent, lead and zinc, respectively, over Q4 Fiscal 2025. Lower production was due to lower head grades associated with an increase in shrinkage mining. A total of 48,492 m of drilling and 13,239 m of exploration tunneling were completed in Q4 Fiscal 2026.

The GC Mine processed 48,840 tonnes of ore, up 17% over Q4 Fiscal 2025. Approximately 0.1 million ounces of silver, 1.1 million pounds of lead, and 2.5 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing increases of 3%, 51% and 4% in silver, lead and zinc over Q4 Fiscal 2025. A total of 6,050 m of drilling and 1,393 m of exploration tunneling were completed in Q4 Fiscal 2026.


Q4 Fiscal 2026


Q4 Fiscal 2025


Ying Mining

District

GC

Consolidated


Ying Mining

District

GC

Consolidated

Silver-lead Ore Processed (tonnes)

279,627

48,840

328,467


265,199

41,760

306,959

Silver (grams/tonne)

161

52



198

61


Lead (%)

2.2

0.9



2.9

0.9


Zinc (%)

0.4

2.6



0.5

2.9










Gold Ore Processed (tonnes)

32,050

32,050


39,025

39,025

  Gold (grams/tonne)

1.1



1.4


Silver (grams/tonne)

54



62


Lead (%)

0.9



0.7


Total Ore Processed (tonnes)

311,677

48,840

360,517


304,224

41,760

345,984









Recovery Rates








Silver (%)

95.0

86.3



94.2

83.7


Gold (%)*

90.8



91.7


Lead (%)

93.2

93.5



92.3

87.4


Zinc (%)

63.9

90.6



67.3

90.3










Metals Produced








Silver (million ounces)

1.4

0.1

1.5


1.6

0.1

1.6

Gold (ounces)

2,492

2,492


3,110

3,110

Silver equivalent (million ounces)

1.5

0.1

1.6


1.9

0.1

1.9

Lead (million pounds)

12.9

1.1

14.0


15.6

0.7

16.3

Zinc (million pounds)

1.4

2.5

3.9


2.0

2.4

4.4









Metals Sold








Silver (million ounces)

1.4

0.1

1.5


1.5

0.1

1.6

Gold (ounces)

2,623

2,623


3,465

3,465

Lead (million pounds)

12.8

0.8

13.6


15.5

0.8

16.3

Zinc (million pounds)

1.4

2.4

3.9


2.1

2.4

4.5

*Only representing the gold recovery rate for Gold Ore.

Fiscal 2026 Operational Results

At the Ying Mining District, 1,188,459 tonnes of ore were processed, up 17% over Fiscal 2025. A total of 6.3 million ounces of silver, 8,723 ounces of gold, or 7.0 million ounces of silver equivalent, 55.1 million pounds of lead and 6.6 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing an increase of 16% in gold and decreases of 1%, 1%, 3% and 23% in silver, silver equivalent, lead and zinc, respectively, over Fiscal 2025.

At the GC Mine, 287,053 tonnes of ore were processed, representing a decrease of 4% over Fiscal 2025. A total of 0.5 million ounces of silver, 5.2 million pounds of lead, and 15.1 million pounds of zinc were produced, representing an increase of 3% in zinc, and decreases of 11% and 2% in silver and lead, respectively, over Fiscal 2025.


Year ended March 31, 2026


Year ended March 31, 2025


Ying Mining

District

GC

Consolidated


Ying Mining

District

GC

Consolidated

Silver-lead Ore Processed (tonnes)

1,066,970

287,053

1,354,023


927,171

299,036

1,226,207

Silver (grams/tonne)

193

59



225

67


Lead (%)

2.5

0.9



3.0

0.9


Zinc (%)

0.4

2.7



0.6

2.5










Gold Ore Processed (tonnes)

121,489

121,489


86,488

86,488

  Gold (grams/tonne)

1.3



1.7


Silver (grams/tonne)

61



72


Lead (%)

0.9



0.9


Total Ore Processed (tonnes)

1,188,459

287,053

1,475,512


1,013,659

299,036

1,312,695









Recovery Rates








Gold (%)*

92.7



92.9



Silver (%)

95.4

85.7



94.7

83.1


Lead (%)

93.7

93.4



93.6

89.3


Zinc (%)

64.1

91.3



69.7

90.3










Metals Produced








Silver (million ounces)

6.3

0.5

6.8


6.4

0.5

6.9

Gold (ounces)

8,723

8,723


7,495

7,495

Silver equivalent (million ounces)

7.0

0.5

7.5


7.1

0.5

7.6

Lead (million pounds)

55.1

5.2

60.4


56.8

5.3

62.2

Zinc (million pounds)

6.6

15.1

21.7


8.6

14.8

23.3









Metals Sold








Silver (million ounces)

6.4

0.5

6.8


6.4

0.5

6.9

Gold (ounces)

8,857

8,857


7,577

7,577

Lead (million pounds)

55.0

5.0

60.0


56.8

5.5

62.3

Zinc (million pounds)

6.6

15.1

21.7


8.6

14.9

23.5

*Only representing the gold recovery rate for Gold Ore.

Fiscal 2027 Production, Cash Cost, and Capital Expenditure Guidance

  • Guidance for Fiscal 2027 production, cash and all-in sustaining costs (AISC)

In Fiscal 2027, the Company expects to process 1,526,600 to 1,607,000 tonnes of ore, yielding approximately 6.8 to 7.1 million ounces of silver, 9,500 to 10,000 ounces of gold, or 7.5 to 7.8 million ounces of silver equivalent, 62.7 to 65.8 million pounds of lead, and 22.3 to 23.4 million pounds of zinc. The guidance represents increases of 3% to 9% in ore processed, 0.04% to 4% in silver, 9% to 15% in gold, 4% to 9% in lead, and 3% to 8% in zinc production compared to the Fiscal 2026 results.


Fiscal 2027 Guidance


Year ended March 31, 2026

Production

Ying Mining District

GC

Consolidated


Ying Mining District

GC

Consolidated


Low

High

Low

High

Low

High


Actual

Silver-lead Ore Processed (tonnes)

1,106,000

1,164,000

290,000

305,000

1,396,000

1,469,000


1,066,970

287,053

1,354,023

Silver (gram/t)

201

68



193

59


Lead (%)

2.7

1.0



2.5

0.9


Zinc (%)

0.4

2.7



0.4

2.7













Gold Ore Processed (tonnes)

131,000

138,000

131,000

138,000


121,489

121,489

Gold (gram/t)

1.7




1.3



Silver (gram/t)

42




61



Lead (%)

0.5




0.9



Total Ore Processed (tonnes)

1,237,000

1,302,000

290,000

305,000

1,526,600

1,607,000


1,188,459

287,053

1,475,512












Metal Production











Silver (million ounces)

6.4

6.6

0.5

0.5

6.8

7.1


6.3

0.5

6.8

Gold (ounces)

9,500

10,000

9,500

10,000


8,723

8,723

Silver Equivalent (million ounces)

7.1

7.3

0.5

0.5

7.5

7.8


7.0

0.5

7.5

Lead (million pounds)

56.4

59.2

6.3

6.6

62.7

65.8


55.1

5.2

60.4

Zinc (million pounds)

6.8

7.1

15.5

16.3

22.3

23.4


6.6

15.1

21.7













Fiscal 2027 Guidance


Nine months ended December 31, 2025

Costs

Ying Mining District

GC

Consolidated


Ying Mining District

GC

Consolidated

Cash Cost ($/t)

88.2

90.4

63.1

64.6

83.3

85.4


80.2

57.8

75.5

AISC ($/t)

155.4

161.2

90.4

93.3

155.3

161.2


134.1

82.9

137.2

The Ying Mining District plans to process 1,237,000 to 1,302,000 tonnes of ore, including nominal development ore from Kuanping, to produce 6.4 to 6.6 million ounces of silver, 9,500 to 10,000 ounces of gold, 56.4 to 59.2 million pounds of lead, and 6.8 to 7.1 million pounds of zinc for Fiscal 2027. This production guidance represents production increases of 4% to 10% in ore, 0.1% to 4% in silver, 9% to 15% in gold, 2% to 7% in lead and 3% to 8% in zinc, compared to the Fiscal 2026 results.

The cash costii at the Ying Mining District is expected to be $88.2 to $90.4 per tonne of ore, compared to the cash cost of $80.2 for the first nine months of Fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025. The all-in sustaining cost (AISC)ii is estimated at $155.4 to $161.2 per tonne, higher than the AISC of $134.1 recorded in the first nine months of Fiscal 2026. The higher cash cost and AISC are due to anticipated increases in contractor unit costs and more development tunnels and facilities planned for higher ore production in Fiscal 2027 and beyond. More details on the near and longer term mine plan will be contained in an updated NI 43-101 technical report expected to be released in the coming weeks.

The GC Mine plans to process 290,000 to 305,000 tonnes of ore to produce 0.46 to 0.49 million ounces of silver, 6.3 to 6.6 million pounds of lead, and 15.5 to 16.3 million pounds of zinc. Fiscal 2027 production guidance at the GC Mine represents production increases of 1% to 6% in ore and 0.4% to 7% in silver, 20% to 26% in lead and 2% to 8% in zinc compared to the Fiscal 2026 results.

The cash cost at the GC Mine is expected to be $63.1 to $64.6 per tonne of ore, compared to $57.8 recorded in the first nine months of Fiscal 2026. The AISC is estimated at $90.4 to $93.3 per tonne of ore processed, compared to $82.9 recorded in the first nine months of Fiscal 2026 as more exploration tunneling has been planned in Fiscal 2027.

The consolidated cash cost in Fiscal 2027 is expected to be $83.3 to $85.4 per tonne, while the consolidated AISC is expected to be $155.3 to $161.2 per tonne.

Fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance for China Operations

The table below summarizes the capital expenditures the Company expects to incur for our China Operations in Fiscal 2027.


Fiscal 2027 Guidance

Ying Mining

District

GC Mine

Kuanping

Total

Capitalized Expenditures

Ramp and Development Tunneling

(Metres)

53,200

4,500

7,600

65,300

($ Million)

37.2

2.7

3.9

43.8

Exploration Tunneling

(Metres)

90,200

14,200

4,400

108,800

($ Million)

35.3

5.9

1.4

42.6

Diamond Drilling

(Metres)

91,100

34,300

5,300

130,700

($ Million)

2.8

0.8

0.2

3.8

Facilities and Equipment

($ Million)

26.1

0.7

1.3

28.1

No. 3 Mill

($ Million)

22.7

22.7

Total

($ Million)

124.1

10.1

6.8

141.0

1. Ying Mining District

The total capital expenditures at the Ying Mining District in Fiscal 2027 is estimated at $124.1 million as the Company continues to increase production and grow its mineral resources.

  • $37.2 million to develop 53,200 m of ramps and tunnels, enabling access for mining of new areas where exploration has identified additional material, to be outlined in the upcoming technical report;
  • $35.3 million to develop 90,200 m of exploration tunnels and to spend $2.8 million to drill 91,100 m of exploration diamond drill holes;
  • $26.1 million in facilities and equipment upgrades. Major items include $6.8 million for mining equipment replacement, $7.6 million for waste dump construction, $4.5 million for substation upgrades and $5.6 million for infrastructure and the TSF; and
  • $22.7 million out of the total $31.6 million to build a new mill, the No. 3 Mill, expected to add 3,000 tonnes per day of capacity, and be commissioned in Q1 Fiscal 2028.

The No. 3 Mill is under design and construction, and intended to meet the increasing demand on ore processing at the Ying Mining District where annual mine throughput is expected to reach 1.6 million tonnes per year by fiscal year 2029. The No. 1 Mill will be decommissioned, leaving Ying with a net effective 6,300 tonnes per day of milling capacity.

The following table summarizes the estimated budget and construction schedules for the new Mill:

Category

Description

Target

Completion

Schedule

Estimated Expenditures

(in millions of US$)

Fiscal 2027

Beyond Fiscal

2027

Total

Design & Permitting

Land Lease & Rezoning

Apr-26

0.6

-

0.6

Design & Engineering

May-26

0.2

-

0.2

Environmental & Safety Assessment

Jul-26

0.1

-

0.1

Construction & Equipment

Site Preparation

Apr-26

0.8

0.3

1.1

Road Construction

Jun-27

0.4

0.2

0.5

Mill Construction

Mar-27

6.5

2.8

9.2

Equipment Acquisition

Nov-26

10.8

0.6

11.4

Installation

Mar-27

1.0

2.7

3.7

Contingency

Apr-27

2.4

2.4

4.7

Total Expenditures


22.7

8.9

31.6

  • Development tunneling, equipment replacement and facilities upgrades, other than the new mill, have been included in AISC.

2. GC Mine

The total capital expenditures at the GC Mine in Fiscal 2027 is estimated at $10.1 million to maintain its production and mineral resources.

  • $2.7 million to develop 4,500 m of ramps and tunnels;
  • $5.9 million to develop 14,200 m of exploration tunnels and to spend $0.8 million to drill 34,300 m of exploration diamond drill holes; and
  • $0.7 million on equipment replacement, facility upgrades and construction.
  • Development tunneling, equipment replacement and facilities upgrade have been included in AISC.

3. Kuanping Project

Underground mine construction continues as preparations for production move forward, with a total investment of $6.8 million which includes $3.9 million for 7,600 m of ramp and tunnel development, $1.4 million for 4,400 m of exploration tunnels, $0.2 million for 5,300 m of diamond drilling and $1.3 million for equipment and facilities.

Fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance for Ecuador Operations

1. El Domo Project

The table below summarizes the costs to construct the El Domo Project:



Fiscal 2027



($ Million)

1

Package #1 - Site preparation/Roads/Channels/TSF/SWD

$                        27.7

2

Package #2 - Open Pit Mining and Stripping

23.1

3

Package #3 - Processing Plant Construction and Equipment

36.1

4

Temporary and Permanent Camps

3.0

5

Packages #4, 5 -Site Infrastructure (bypass roads, power line, standby diesel generators, water treatment plant)

23.8


Direct costs sub-total

$                      113.7

6

Owner's Contingency

11.5

7

Owner's Cost

12.8

8

Value added tax (VAT)

21.8


Total

$                      159.8

The total budget for the El Domo project remains unchanged at $283.6 million, consistent with the February revised budget, with an expected completion date of July 1, 2027. Spending in Q4 Fiscal 2026 totaled $15.9 million. Key activities included site preparation for the processing plant, construction of the ore shed, camp and internal roads, and ordering of major equipment.

Package #1 - Site Preparation/Roads/Channel/TSF/SWD

Package #1 earthworks and related activities have been conducted by CRCC 14 since January 2025, with the capital costs estimated based on the unit prices as indicated in the contract multiplied by the design quantities of each activity.

Package #2 – Open Pit Mining and Stripping

The mining contract for the construction and operation of Package #2 was awarded to China Railway 19th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. ("CRCC19") with the cost estimated based on the optimized mine plan and contracted unit rates of drilling, blasting, and hauling etc received from CRCC19. The Company expects to commence stripping of the open pit in April 2026 and a total of 4.1 million cubic metres of sediments and waste rocks will be stripped.

Package #3 - Processing Plant Construction and Equipment 

The detailed process flowsheet and equipment selection for the processing plant construction and equipment have been finalized by Yantai Jinpeng Mining Machinery Co., Ltd, with the cost estimated based on the engineering design, actual contract and purchase prices for major equipment from international vendors, market prices for minor equipment in China plus shipping cost, current construction cost in Ecuador.

Power line construction and Stand-by Diesel Power Generators

The construction of the power line is expected to be initiated in June 2026 and should take approximately 12 months to be completed. The 14MW diesel generator sets will be delivered to site by December 2026 for installation and operation before the completion of the process plant. This mitigation plan will ensure that power is available for commissioning of the process plant in July 2027, regardless of the status of the external power line.

2. Condor Project

In Fiscal 2027, the Company plans first to obtain the environmental permit for small-scale mining, which will then allow the development of two 1,500 metre long underground tunnels totalling 3,000 metres that will provide access to the main ore bodies and to carry out underground drilling to upgrade mineral resource categories into measured and indicated. Based on these results, a Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility Study Report can be completed for a 5,000 t/d underground mine, processing plant and related tailings storage facility per the PEA dated December 22, 2025. The company will also pool with two other property owners that have "small-scale mining permits" and the local community to build a 1,000 tonne per day mill, TSF starter dam, and associated infrastructure. The total capital expenditures at the Condor Project are estimated at $10.9 million in Fiscal 2027.

Fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance for Kyrgyzstan Operations

The Company is preparing a separate press release with guidance for its Kyrgyzstan Operations.

Qualified Person

Guoliang Ma, P. Geo., Manager of Exploration and Resource of the Company, is the Qualified Person for Silvercorp for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved 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 cash flow 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.

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CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes "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 securities laws relating to, among other things statements regarding the timing of release the Company's Fiscal 2026 audited financial results; guidance for Fiscal 2027 production, cash and AISC; capital expenditures for China Operations in Fiscal 2027; construction of the No. 3 Mill and annual mine throughput at the Ying Mining District; timing of updated NI 43-101 technical reports; total budget for the El Domo project; construction and capital expenditures for the El Domo and Kuanping mines; permitting, development, completion of pre-feasibility study, and capital expenditures for Condor Project; and timing of guidance for the Company's Kyrgyzstan Operations. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information may in some cases be identified by words such as "will", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including fluctuating commodity prices; recent market events and condition; estimation of mineral resources, mineral reserves and mineralization and metal recovery; interpretations and assumptions of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; exploration and development programs; climate change; economic factors affecting the Company; timing, estimated amount, capital and operating expenditures and economic returns of future production; integration of future acquisitions into existing operations; permits and licences for mining and exploration in China; title to properties; non-controlling interest shareholders; acquisition of commercially mineable mineral rights; financing; competition; operations and political conditions; regulatory environment in China; regulatory environment and political climate in Bolivia, Ecuador and Kyrgyzstan; ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; integration and operations of Adventus and Chaarat ZAAV CJSC; environmental risks; natural disasters; dependence on management and key personnel; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; insurance; risks and hazards of mining operations(including flooding and severe weather); conflicts of interest; internal control over financial reporting as per the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; outcome of current or future litigation or regulatory actions; bringing actions and enforcing judgments under U.S. securities laws; cyber-security risks; uncertainties in geopolitical conditions; public health crises; the Company's investment in New Pacific Metals Corp. and Tincorp Metals Inc.; and the other risk factors described in the Company's Annual Information Form and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F, and other filings with Canadian and U.S. regulators on www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov; could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information or could cause our current objectives, strategies and intentions to change. 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, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering statements containing forward-looking information and that it would be unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights regarding our future results or plans. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking information will materialize and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents expectations as of the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. However, we are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

A comprehensive discussion of other risks that impact Silvercorp can also be found in its public reports and filings which are available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

i Silver equivalent is calculated by converting the gold metal quantity to its silver equivalent using the ratio between the net realized selling prices of gold and silver achieved, and then adding the converted amount expressed in silver ounces to the ounces of silver.

ii Cash cost and all-in sustaining cost per tonne are non-GAAP measures. Cash cost per tonne is calculated based on the total cash cost on a sales basis, adjusted for changes in inventory, to arrive at total cash cost that is related to ore production during the period. The total cash cost is then further divided into mining cost, shipping cost, and milling cost. Cash cost per tonne is the total of per tonne mining cost, per tonne shipping cost, and per tonne milling cost. All-in sustaining cash cost per tonne is the extension of the cash cost per tonne. All-in sustaining cost per tonne is based on the Company's cash cost, and further include general and administrative expenses, government fees and other taxes, reclamation costs accretion, lease liability payments, and sustaining capital expenditures that are already paid. Mineral resources tax, which mainly is levied based on revenue, are not included in the calculation of all-in sustaining cost.

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FAQ

When will Silvercorp release its audited Fiscal 2026 financial results (SVM)?

Silvercorp plans to release audited Fiscal 2026 results on May 25, 2026 after market close. According to the company, the release will follow the operational results already disclosed and precede any related investor call or webcast.

What is Silvercorp's Fiscal 2027 consolidated silver and gold production guidance (SVM)?

Fiscal 2027 guidance targets 6.8–7.1 million oz silver and 9,500–10,000 oz gold. According to the company, this reflects modest silver growth and a 9–15% increase in gold versus Fiscal 2026.

How much capital expenditure did Silvercorp budget for China operations in Fiscal 2027 (SVM)?

Silvercorp budgeted approximately $141.0 million for China operations in Fiscal 2027. According to the company, this includes $124.1M for Ying, $10.1M for GC, and $6.8M for Kuanping project activities.

Why are Silvercorp's cash costs and AISC guidance higher for Fiscal 2027 (SVM)?

Guidance shows higher cash costs and AISC due to anticipated contractor unit cost increases and more development tunneling. According to the company, expanded development and facility work planned for higher ore production raise per-tonne costs.

What impact will the No. 3 Mill have on Silvercorp's Ying throughput and timing (SVM)?

The No. 3 Mill is expected to add 3,000 tpd capacity and help reach ~1.6 million tonnes yearly throughput by fiscal 2029. According to the company, the mill is targeted for commissioning in Q1 Fiscal 2028 with ongoing design and construction in 2026–2027.