Americas Gold and Silver Reports Q3-2024 Results; Paul Huet Appointed CEO
Americas Gold and Silver reports Q3-2024 results with revenue increasing 31% to $21.0 million compared to Q3-2023, driven by higher realized silver prices of $29.71/oz. The company reported a net loss of $16.1 million, wider than Q3-2023's $10.5 million loss. Production reached 0.4 million ounces of silver and 0.9 million ounces of silver equivalent. The company announced an agreement to acquire the remaining 40% of Galena Complex and completed a C$50 million private placement. Paul Andre Huet will be appointed CEO effective November 11, 2024, focusing on unlocking Galena Complex's value.
Americas Gold and Silver riporta i risultati del terzo trimestre del 2024, con un aumento del fatturato del 31% a 21,0 milioni di dollari rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023, grazie ai prezzi dell'argento realizzati più elevati di 29,71 $/oz. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta di 16,1 milioni di dollari, più ampia rispetto alla perdita di 10,5 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. La produzione ha raggiunto 0,4 milioni di once d'argento e 0,9 milioni di once d'argento equivalente. L'azienda ha annunciato un accordo per acquisire il rimanente 40% del Galena Complex e ha completato un collocamento privato di 50 milioni di dollari canadesi. Paul Andre Huet sarà nominato CEO con effetto dall'11 novembre 2024, concentrandosi sulla valorizzazione del Galena Complex.
Americas Gold and Silver informa sobre los resultados del tercer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento del 31% en los ingresos, alcanzando 21,0 millones de dólares en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023, impulsado por precios más altos del plata realizada de 29,71 $/oz. La compañía reportó una pérdida neta de 16,1 millones de dólares, más amplia que la pérdida de 10,5 millones de dólares del tercer trimestre de 2023. La producción alcanzó 0,4 millones de onzas de plata y 0,9 millones de onzas equivalentes de plata. La empresa anunció un acuerdo para adquirir el 40% restante del Galena Complex y completó una colocación privada de 50 millones de dólares canadienses. Paul Andre Huet será nombrado CEO a partir del 11 de noviembre de 2024, enfocándose en desbloquear el valor del Galena Complex.
아메리카스 골드 앤 실버는 2024년 3분기 실적을 보고하며, 2023년 3분기 대비 매출이 31% 증가한 2100만 달러에 달했으며, 이는 29.71달러/온스의 높은 은 가격에 힘입은 결과입니다. 회사는 1610만 달러의 순손실을 보고했으며, 이는 2023년 3분기의 1050만 달러 손실보다 증가한 수치입니다. 생산량은 40만 온스의 은과 90만 온스의 은 상당량에 도달했습니다. 또한 회사는 갈레나 복합체의 나머지 40%를 인수하는 계약을 발표하였고, 5천만 캐나다 달러의 사모 펀딩을 완료하였습니다. 폴 안드레 후에는 2024년 11월 11일부로 CEO로 임명될 예정이며, 갈레나 복합체의 가치를 극대화하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
Americas Gold and Silver annonce les résultats du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus en hausse de 31%, atteignant 21,0 millions de dollars par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023, grâce à des prix de l'argent réalisés plus élevés de 29,71 $/oz. La société a enregistré une perte nette de 16,1 millions de dollars, plus importante que la perte de 10,5 millions de dollars du troisième trimestre 2023. La production a atteint 0,4 million d'onces d'argent et 0,9 million d'onces d'argent équivalent. La société a annoncé un accord pour acquérir les 40% restants du Galena Complex et a finalisé un placement privé de 50 millions de dollars canadiens. Paul Andre Huet sera nommé PDG à compter du 11 novembre 2024, en se concentrant sur la valorisation du Galena Complex.
Americas Gold and Silver berichtet über die Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024, wobei die Einnahmen um 31% auf 21,0 Millionen US-Dollar im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 gestiegen sind, was auf höhere realisierte Silberpreise von 29,71 $/oz zurückzuführen ist. Das Unternehmen meldete einen Nettoverlust von 16,1 Millionen US-Dollar, der größer war als der Verlust von 10,5 Millionen US-Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Die Produktion erreichte 0,4 Millionen Unzen Silber und 0,9 Millionen Unzen Silberäquivalent. Das Unternehmen gab bekannt, dass es eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme der verbleibenden 40 % des Galena-Komplexes getroffen hat und eine Privatplatzierung in Höhe von 50 Millionen kanadischen Dollar abgeschlossen hat. Paul Andre Huet wird am 11. November 2024 zum CEO ernannt und sich darauf konzentrieren, den Wert des Galena-Komplexes zu erschließen.
- Revenue increased 31% to $21.0 million in Q3-2024
- Higher realized silver prices at $29.71/oz
- Secured C$50 million through private placement
- Reduced cash costs to $16.88/oz silver produced
- Decreased cash flow used in operations to $2.2 million from $3.9 million
- Net loss widened to $16.1 million from $10.5 million in Q3-2023
- Silver equivalent production decreased 11% compared to Q3-2023
- Operational disruptions with 10.5 days of mill shutdown at Cosalá
- Galena Complex production declined 7% in silver and 15% in lead
- Higher loss on fair value of gold-based metals contract liability
Insights
The Q3-2024 results reveal mixed performance with some concerning metrics. Revenue increased
The strategic acquisition of the remaining
Production metrics show operational challenges that need addressing. Silver production remained flat at 386,000 ounces, while zinc output reached 8.4 million pounds. The Cosalá Operations faced 10.5 days of weather-related shutdowns, though silver production increased
The focus on development work, particularly the 55-179 decline at Galena, should provide access to higher-grade zones, but current single-shaft constraints are limiting operational flexibility. The planned technical improvements and recapitalization could help unlock value, but turnaround execution will be critical in 2025.
This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for the corresponding period, which have been posted on the Americas Gold and Silver Corporation SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and on its EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov, and which are also available on the Company’s website at www.americas-gold.com. All figures are in
Highlights
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On October 9, 2024, the Company announced an agreement to acquire the remaining
40% interest of the Company’s Galena Complex ("Acquisition Agreement"). In conjunction with the Acquisition Agreement, the Company announced a bought deal private placement of subscription receipts completed through the raising of gross proceeds ofC at an issue price of$50 million C per subscription receipt (closed October 30, 2024). The gross proceeds are being held in escrow pending closing of the Acquisition Agreement anticipated to be in December 2024.$0.40 - Mr. Paul Andre Huet to be appointed Chief Executive Officer effective November 11, 2024. Mr. Huet will be focused on building a strong, experienced technical team to unlock the dormant value of the Galena Complex in pursuit of increased shareholder returns.
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Increase in revenue due to higher realized prices. Revenue increased to
for Q3-2024 or$21.0 million 31% compared to for Q3-2023, with higher realized silver of$18.3 million /oz and zinc of$29.71 /lb during the period.$1.27 - Consolidated attributable silver production of 0.4 million ounces with approximately 0.9 million ounces of silver equivalent, including 8.4 million pounds of zinc and 4.1 million pounds of lead.
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Increase in net loss to
for Q3-2024 (Q3-2023 net loss of$16.1 million ), primarily due to higher loss on fair value of the gold-based metals contract liability due to higher gold prices.$10.5 million -
Cash flow used in operating activities [1] decreased to
in Q3-2024 (Q3-2023 use of cash of$2.2 million ), primarily due to higher realized silver prices.$3.9 million -
Reduction of cash costs [2] and all-in sustaining costs [2] in Q3-2024 compared to Q3-2023 to
/oz silver produced and$16.88 /oz silver produced, respectively.$25.38
“The quarter was challenging with multiple lost operating days due to severe weather at the Cosalá Operations and the decision to focus on development priorities to access high-grade silver ore early next year at the Galena Complex. The lack of operational flexibility with only one shaft available for ore and waste impacted production during the quarter. However, I am thoroughly excited for the future of the Company,” stated Americas President and CEO Darren Blasutti. “We have seen a tremendous response from shareholders following the announcement in October on the acquisition of the remaining
“I am excited to join Americas Gold and Silver and keen to get to work on the 2025 work plan we have been developing for the Galena Complex,” stated incoming
Consolidated Production
Consolidated attributable silver production during Q3-2024 and Q3-2023 were comparable at approximately 386,000 ounces and 387,000 ounces, respectively. The Company also produced 8.4 million pounds of zinc and 4.1 million attributable pounds of lead during Q3-2024. Consolidated attributable silver equivalent production during Q3-2024 decreased by
Consolidated attributable cash costs and all-in sustaining costs for Q3-2024 were
Cosalá Operations
The Company focused on increasing silver while maintaining base metal production from the San Rafael Main and Upper Zones to maximize its revenue and cash flow generation to benefit from the recent increase in silver and zinc prices as the mine prepares for its next evolution of operations in the EC120 silver-copper deposit. Silver production increased in Q3-2024 by
Production of base metals decreased to 8.4 million pounds of zinc and 2.6 million pounds of lead in Q3-2024, compared to 9.0 million pounds of zinc, and 2.8 million pounds of lead in Q3-2023 which was similarly impacted by the 10.5 missed operating days as noted above.
Cash costs per silver ounce decreased during the quarter to
Galena Complex
The Galena Complex produced approximately 323,000 ounces of silver in Q3-2024 compared to approximately 349,000 ounces of silver in Q3-2023 (a
Tonnage and silver production both decreased during Q3-2024 primarily due to a focus on development during the quarter which included continued work on the 55-179 decline to develop deeper higher-grade production stopes which will drive long-term production goals, as well as equipment issues and changes to mining sequence and design. Tonnage was also negatively impacted by the build up of waste rock caused by continued hoisting limitations due to the delay in repairs to the Galena shaft.
About Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a high-growth precious metals mining company with multiple assets in
Technical Information and Qualified Persons
The scientific and technical information relating to the Company’s material mining properties contained herein has been reviewed and approved by Chris McCann, P.Eng., Vice President, Technical Services of the Company. The Company’s current Annual Information Form and the NI 43-101 Technical Reports for its mineral properties, all of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and EDGAR at www.sec.gov, contain further details regarding mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, classification and reporting parameters, key assumptions and associated risks for each of the Company’s material mineral properties, including a breakdown by category.
All mining terms used herein have the meanings set forth in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), as required by Canadian securities regulatory authorities. These standards differ from the requirements of the SEC that are applicable to domestic
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas’ expectations, intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, estimated and targeted production rates and results for gold, silver and other metals, the expected prices of gold, silver and other metals, as well as the related costs, expenses and capital expenditures; production from the Galena Complex and Cosalá Operations, including the expected number of producing stopes and production levels; the expected timing and completion of required development and the expected operational and production results therefrom, including the anticipated improvements to production rates and cash costs per silver ounce and all-in sustaining costs per silver ounce; statements relating to Americas’ EC120 Project; and statements relating to implementation of, and the impact of new management on, the planned recapitalization of Galena Complex. Guidance and outlook references contained in this press release were prepared based on current mine plan assumptions with respect to production, development, costs and capital expenditures, the metal price assumptions disclosed herein, and assumes no further adverse impacts to the Cosalá Operations from blockades or work stoppages, and completion of the shaft repair and shaft rehab work at the Galena Complex on its expected schedule and budget, the realization of the anticipated benefits therefrom, and is subject to the risks and uncertainties outlined below. The ability to maintain cash flow positive production at the Cosalá Operations, which includes the EC120 Project, through meeting production targets and at the Galena Complex through implementing the Galena Recapitalization Plan, including the completion of the Galena shaft repair and shaft rehab work on its expected schedule and budget, allowing the Company to generate sufficient operating cash flows while facing market fluctuations in commodity prices and inflationary pressures, are significant judgments in the consolidated financial statements with respect to the Company’s liquidity. Should the Company experience negative operating cash flows in future periods, the Company may need to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of
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1 This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. The Company uses the financial measure “net cash generated from operating activities” because it understands that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors and analysts use this information to evaluate the Company’s liquidity, operational efficiency, and short-term financial health.
This is a financial measure disclosed in the Company’s statements of cash flows determined as cash generated from operating activities, after changes in non-cash working capital items.
Reconciliation of Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cash used in operating activities ('000) |
( |
( |
Changes in non-cash working capital items ('000) |
2,107 |
4,610 |
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities (‘000) |
( |
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2 This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. The Company uses the financial measures, “Cash Cost”, “Cash Cost/Ag Oz Produced”, “All-In Sustaining Cost”, and “All-In Sustaining Cost/Ag Oz Produced” in accordance with measures widely reported in the silver mining industry as a benchmark for performance measurement and because it understands that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors and analysts use this information to evaluate the Company’s underlying earnings, cash costs and total costs of operations. EBITDA is net income less interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Cash costs are determined on a mine-by-mine basis and include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing, administration, production taxes and royalties which are not based on sales or taxable income calculations, while all-in sustaining costs is the cash costs plus all development, capital expenditures, and exploration spending.
Reconciliation of Consolidated Cash Costs/Ag Oz Produced(a, b) |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cost of sales ('000) |
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Less non-controlling interests portion ('000) |
(4,238) |
(3,614) |
Attributable cost of sales ('000) |
14,719 |
14,370 |
Non-cash costs ('000) |
1,076 |
16 |
Direct mining costs ('000) |
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|
Smelting, refining and royalty expenses ('000) |
3,141 |
5,549 |
Less by-product credits ('000) |
(12,428) |
(12,583) |
Cash costs ('000) |
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Divided by silver produced (oz) |
385,564 |
386,615 |
Cash costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Reconciliation of Cosalá Operations Cash Costs/Ag Oz Produced(b) |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cost of sales ('000) |
|
|
Non-cash costs ('000) |
1,203 |
11 |
Direct mining costs ('000) |
|
|
Smelting, refining and royalty expenses ('000) |
2,911 |
4,420 |
Less by-product credits ('000) |
(11,113) |
(10,820) |
Cash costs ('000) |
|
|
Divided by silver produced (oz) |
191,739 |
177,503 |
Cash costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Reconciliation of Galena Complex Cash Costs/Ag Oz Produced |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cost of sales ('000) |
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|
Non-cash costs ('000) |
(212) |
8 |
Direct mining costs ('000) |
|
|
Smelting, refining and royalty expenses ('000) |
383 |
1,882 |
Less by-product credits ('000) |
(2,192) |
(2,939) |
Cash costs ('000) |
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Divided by silver produced (oz) |
323,043 |
348,521 |
Cash costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Reconciliation of Consolidated All-In Sustaining Costs/Ag Oz Produced (a, b) |
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Q3-2024(b) |
Q3-2023 |
Cash costs ('000) |
|
|
Capital expenditures ('000) |
2,693 |
3,434 |
Exploration costs ('000) |
586 |
640 |
All-in sustaining costs ('000) |
|
|
Divided by silver produced (oz) |
385,564 |
386,615 |
All-in sustaining costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Reconciliation of Cosalá Operations All-In Sustaining Costs/Ag Oz Produced(b) |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cash costs ('000) |
|
|
Capital expenditures ('000) |
654 |
2,077 |
Exploration costs ('000) |
113 |
198 |
All-in sustaining costs ('000) |
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Divided by silver produced (oz) |
191,739 |
177,503 |
All-in sustaining costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Reconciliation of Galena Complex All-In Sustaining Costs/Ag Oz Produced |
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Q3-2024 |
Q3-2023 |
Cash costs ('000) |
|
|
Capital expenditures ('000) |
3,399 |
2,263 |
Exploration costs ('000) |
788 |
737 |
All-in sustaining costs ('000) |
|
|
Galena Complex Recapitalization Plan costs (‘000) |
- |
275 |
All-in sustaining costs with Galena Recapitalization Plan (‘000) |
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Divided by silver produced (oz) |
323,043 |
348,521 |
All-in sustaining costs/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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All-in sustaining costs with Galena Recapitalization Plan/Ag oz produced ($/oz) |
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Throughout this press release, consolidated production results and consolidated operating metrics are based on the attributable ownership percentage of each operating segment ( |
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Throughout this press release, silver production, silver equivalent production, and cost per ounce measurements during fiscal 2024 include EC120 Project pre-production from the Cosalá Operations. |
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
416-874-1708
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