Silver prices breached $30/oz in the second half of May 2024 as investor demand drove prices to their highest in more than a decade. Strong imports and low stocks in China reflect robust solar industry demand, which is expected to maintain momentum in China and elsewhere as economies ramp up their clean energy ambitions. With mine supply struggling to keep pace with demand, we believe further price appreciation is likely, making Silver Crown Royalties well-placed to leverage this positive silver market.
Silver Crown Royalties (CBOE CA:SCRI, OTCQX:SLCRF) is revenue-generating silver-only royalty company focusing on silver as by-product credits. The company targets royalty originations on producing or near-producing assets in tier 1 jurisdictions. The company has two current sources of revenue (Gold Mountain and Pilar Gold) and continues to build on this foundation, targeting additional operational silver-producing projects.
As a pure-play silver equity company, Silver Crown offers organic growth, exploration upside and dividend payments. The company’s business model includes acquiring a guaranteed amount of silver delivered as by-product from mining operations, paying a dividend to shareholders, and keeping all excess cash in silver bullion. “An investment in Silver Crown is a protection against currency devaluation,” says Peter Bures, founder, chairman and CEO of Silver Crown.
Diversification is a key strategy for the company, with the objective to grow its portfolio to more than 200 silver-only royalties that pay dividends, creating more value for shareholders.
Silver Crown is led by board members, founders and advisors with hundreds of years of collective experience in world renowned international brokerage, royalty, fund management and mining companies.
Gold Mountain Mining: In Q2 2023, Silver Crown Royalties entered into a royalty purchase agreement with Gold Mountain Mining (TSX:GMTN;OTC:GMTNF) on 90 percent of the aggregate gross proceeds of silver sold from the Elk Gold Mine. The Elk Gold Project is a past producing and newly permitted mine located approximately 57 km from Merritt, British Columbia. The claims and leases comprising the Elk Gold Project cover over 21,000 hectares.
Pilar Gold: On August 21, 2023, Silver Crown announced its entry into a definitive agreement providing for 90 percent of the silver sold as a result of the processing of ores extracted from Pilar Gold’s PGDM complex and related milling operations in Goias State, Brazil. Pilar Gold has a portfolio of operations in Brazil with an annual production of ~45,000 oz gold and medium term aspirations to reach 125,000 oz gold per annum. The company acquired its flagship PGDM operation in April 2021, which includes three underground mines, one open-pit project in the development stage, and a 4,500 tpd modern processing facility along with significant associated infrastructure. PGDM uses a "hub and spoke" strategy with satellite mines in the Goiás region, through which it plans to achieve aggressive production growth over the near term.
Tucano Gold: On January 18, 2024, Silver Crown announced its entry into a royalty purchase agreement with Tucano Gold, whereby Tucano Gold will deliver 90 percent of the payable silver produced, but no less than the cash equivalent of 7,000 oz annually from the Mina Tucano project. Assuming the closing of the transaction, minimum silver equivalent deliveries start on January 1, 2025, and continue for up to 10 years. Mina Tucano is an open-pit gold mining operation, fully equipped with a modern 10,000 tpd gold plant and sizable resources. Up until 2020, it was producing more than 120,000 oz gold per annum at grades of 1.2 to 1.4 grams per ton.
Peter Bures is a geological and mineral engineer with more than 25 years of mining and metals capital market expertise. Recent experience includes CEO at C2C Gold, co-founder and chief business development officer at Star Royalties, director of global mining sales at BMO Capital Markets (New York), and portfolio management at Sentry Investments, where he co-managed several top-ranked funds. He also held various equity research roles, including VP analyst at Canaccord Genuity, HSBC (New York and Toronto), and Orion Securities. Bures began his career as a mining engineer at Placer Dome and is a graduate of BASc Geo. Eng. at the University of Toronto.
Hassnain Raza is a CPA with more than 20 years of financial experience in Canada, the USA, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean, serving both public and private sector clients. Raza is the founding partner of a boutique consulting firm specializing in CFO advisory services to start-ups and SMEs. Previously held senior management and leadership roles at Namaste Technologies and Senior Manager at KPMG. He is the founder and patron of Allama Iqbal Model School in Pakistan, providing free education (kindergarten to grade 10).
Patrick Sullivan is a mining, M&A, and securities lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. With over a decade of experience in the mining sector, he has advised a wide range of clients in connection with joint ventures, options, mineral property acquisition, royalty and streaming agreements, and mineral tenure issues. Sullivan has acted on several of the most significant mining transactions in Canada, including South32 Limited’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Arizona Mining, Washington Companies’ $1.2 billion acquisition of Dominion Diamond, and Hudbay Minerals’ $555 million acquisition of Augusta Resource Corporation.
Wray Carvelas provided 25 years of visionary leadership, developing and implementing ambitious strategic plans. Carelas is the founder and CEO of Ascencia Group, providing strategic and executive leadership development to the mining industry. He is also a director at Heritage Mining. Carvelas’ previous experience includes senior positions at DRA Global responsible for business growth and development in North and South America, as well as KBR, ELB, and De Beers managing development, production and metallurgical (R&D and capital management).
Frank Balint is a seasoned mining executive with over 35 years of broad-ranging experience in the mining industry. He has been involved in all aspects of the mining life cycle and possesses strong technical skills backed up by solid financial experience that have resulted in a strong exploration and acquisition track record. Previously a senior member of the executive team at Inmet for nearly 20 years, he was crucial in executing corporate strategy that saw Inmet grow its market cap to over $5 billion. He was the former director of Wolfden Resources, which was sold to Zinifex for $363 million. Balint is a licensed professional geologist in Ontario, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.
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Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ("Silver Crown", "SCRi", the "Corporation", or the "Company") (Cboe:SCRI; OTCQX:SLCRF; FRA:QS0) is pleased to announce financial results and MD&A for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 are being filed on SEDAR+ and our website today
In the third quarter SCRi received payments on 4,245 silver ounces (C$164,425). This compares favorably to the prior quarter ended June 30, 2024 of 2,880 ounces (C$107,875) and last year's third quarter ended September 30, 2023 of 1,500 ounces (C$42,627).
Peter Bures, Silver Crown's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We're very proud to note that over the last year, we were able to increase silver delivery payments by 183%. Further, we increased revenues by almost 300% while the silver price increased 40% over the same timeframe. With our robust pipeline of opportunities, we continue to target aggressive silver delivery growth into next year and beyond."
Summary of Quarterly Results:
Three | Three | Three | |
Attributable Silver Deliveries | 4,245 | 2,880 | 1,500 |
% change (Q/Q and Y/Y) | 47% | 183% | |
Revenue | 164,425 | 107,785 | 42,627 |
% change (Q/Q and Y/Y) | 52% | 286% |
ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.
Founded by industry veterans, Silver Crown is a publicly traded, silver royalty company. SCRi currently has four silver royalties of which two are revenue-generating. Its business model presents investors with precious metals exposure allowing for a natural hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the negative impact of cost inflation associated with production. SCRi endeavors to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Bures
Chairman and CEO
Telephone: (416) 481-1744
Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include but are not limited to statements with respect to our robust pipeline of opportunities, we continue to target aggressive silver delivery growth into next year and beyond . Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi's ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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TORONTO, ON TheNewswire - October 28, 2024 Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ("Silver Crown", "SCRi", the "Corporation", or the "Company") (Cboe:SCRI; OTCQX:SLCRF; FRA:QS0) is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive royalty purchase agreement (the " Agreement ") with BacTech Environmental Corporation (" BacTech ") (CSE:BAC, OTCQB:BCCEF). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, SCRi will be granted a royalty on BacTechs's future bioleaching facility in Tenguel, Ecuador (the " Project ") equal to the cash equivalent of 90% of the silver processed at Project (the " Royalty "). Additionally, the Royalty provides that SCRi is to receive payments of a minimum 35,000 ounces annually for at least ten years following the commencement of regular processing operations at the Project (" Commercial Production ").
The total purchase price for the Royalty is C$4,000,000 in SCRi units (" Units ") at a deemed value of C$10.00 per Unit, with each Unit consisting of a common share of SCRi and a common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to acquire an additional Common Share at a price of C$16.00 for a period of 36 months from issue, will be deployed in three tranches based on milestones as follows:
1) 100,000 Units will be issued to Bactech upon the grant of the Royalty at Closing,
2) 100,000 Units will be issued upon BacTech successfully financing the Project, and
3) 200,000 Units will be issued upon BacTech achieving Commercial Production.
Peter Bures, Silver Crown's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We believe this transaction opens the door to a very exciting new opportunity for Silver Crown Royalties in Ecuador—a country with immense potential that is gaining recognition from companies such as Lundin Gold, Franco-Nevada, Osisko Gold Royalties, BHP and SolGold. Additionally, we are eager to cultivate a partnership with an operator that utilizes environmentally sensitive methods for precious metals extraction and seeks an innovative approach to further unlock value."
Ross Orr, BacTech's President and Chief Executive Officer, added: "We are happy to be working with Silver Crown. Many of the projects that we are looking at contain complimentary amounts of silver, and, as a shareholder in SCRi, it only makes sense for them to be our first call with any future silver ounces we acquire. We look forward to developing a long-standing mutual relationship with Silver Crown."
ABOUT BACTECH ENVIRONMENTAL
BacTech Environmental Corporation is a company that specializes in environmental technology. We use a process called bioleaching to recover metals like gold, silver, cobalt, nickel, and copper while also safely removing harmful contaminants like arsenic. This process is eco-friendly and uses naturally occurring bacteria that are safe for both humans and the environment. By using our proprietary method of bioleaching, we can neutralize toxic concentrates and tailings while also creating profitable opportunities. The company is publicly traded on several stock exchanges, including the CSE, OTCQB, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.
Founded by industry veterans, Silver Crown is a publicly traded, silver royalty company. SCRi currently has four silver royalties of which two are revenue-generating. Its business model presents investors with precious metals exposure allowing for a natural hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the negative impact of cost inflation associated with production. SCRi endeavors to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Bures
Chairman and CEO
Telephone: (416) 481-1744
Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include but are not limited to statements with respect to SCRi's ability to achieve its strategic objectives in the future and its ability to target additional operational silver-producing projects. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi's ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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TORONTO, ON, October 17, 2024 TheNewswire Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ("Silver Crown", "SCRi", the "Corporation", or the "Company") (Cboe: SCRI; OTCQX: SLCRF; FRA: QS0) is excited to announce the appointment of Salman Partners as a Strategic Advisor to the Company.
CEO of Salman Partners, industry icon Terry Salman raised over $20 billion for over 400 exploration and mining companies. His 35+ year portfolio of experience includes executive roles at Nesbitt Thomson (acquired by BMO) where he was instrumental in forming the mining team and its mining conference in the 1990s.
Adding to his mining legacy is his dynamic public service presence, recently appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to mining exploration and for his generous philanthropy and community activism. He served with the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Salman received an MBA from the University of Hartford. You can read about Mr. Salman's life's work in his recently published book "What We Give: From Marine to Philanthropist: A Memoir," available at https://www.whatwegivebook.com/ .
Mr. Salman remarked: "I am intrigued by this appointment as Strategic Advisor to Silver Crown Royalties. Silver Crown's unique royalty model offers investors a new approach to silver investing. I look forward to an interesting and progress driven working relationship."
"We are thrilled to welcome Terry Salman to our team as advisor. Terry's decades of experience in mining finance combined with his deep industry insights and strong leadership make him an invaluable asset to our team. Terry's commitment to excellence and his proven track record in the sector will be instrumental as we continue to grow and achieve our strategic objectives", commented Peter Bures CEO of Silver Crown Royalties
ABOUT SALMAN PARTNERS
Salman Partners is an independent advisory firm with a distinguished 30-year history in the financial services industry. Since its incorporation in September 1994, the firm has evolved from its origins as a licensed broker-dealer in Canada and the United States to become a trusted advisor in the resource sector. Throughout its extensive history, Salman Partners has provided expert guidance to over 400 companies, maintaining a rich tradition of excellence and integrity in financial advisory services.
ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.
Founded by industry veterans, SCRi is a publicly traded, revenue-generating silver-only royalty company focusing on silver as byproduct credits. SCRi aims to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders. SCRi presently has two sources of revenue and continues to build on this foundation, targeting additional operational silver-producing projects.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Bures
Chairman and CEO
Telephone: (416) 481-1744
Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to statements with respect to SCRi's ability to achieve its strategic objectives in the future and its ability to target additional operational silver-producing projects. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi's ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Toronto, ON TheNewswire - October 8th, 2024 - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ("Silver Crown", "SCRi", the "Corporation", or the "Company") (Cboe: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF, FRA: QS0 ) is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares now trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange ("FSE") under the symbol " QS0 ", effective October 7 th 2024.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world's largest (behind only the Nasdaq and NYSE) organized exchange-trading markets in terms of turnover and dealings in securities. This European listing should help increase the Company's trading liquidity and facilitate investment in Silver Crown Royalties by European investors in major financial hubs through its Frankfurt listing.
Peter Bures, Chairman and CEO of Silver Crown Royalties, commented: "We look forward to enhancing our exposure to European investors, which should help improve liquidity. Additionally, being listed on the FSE enhances the company's visibility in Europe, which is home to significant mining investors, especially in countries like Germany and Switzerland."
ABOUT THE FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE:
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE), one of the world's largest and most efficient trading platforms, is operated by Deutsche Börse AG and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. As Europe's largest stock exchange by market capitalization and the third largest globally, the FSE serves as a key financial hub, connecting companies to a vast network of international investors. The exchange facilitates the trading of a wide range of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The FSE is renowned for its robust trading infrastructure, high liquidity, and transparent regulatory environment. It offers companies access to European and global capital markets, providing significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their investor base, enhance visibility, and increase liquidity. The exchange operates several market segments, including the Prime Standard, General Standard, and Open Market (Freiverkehr), catering to companies of varying sizes and sectors, with more flexible regulatory requirements for smaller and mid-cap businesses.
ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.
Founded by industry veterans, SCRi is a publicly traded, revenue-generating silver-only royalty company focusing on silver as byproduct credits. SCRi aims to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders. SCRi presently has two sources of revenue and continues to build on this foundation, targeting additional operational silver producing projects.
For further information, please contact:
Peter Bures
Chairman and CEO
Telephone: (416) 481-1744
Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, "We look forward to enhancing our exposure to European investors, which should help improve liquidity. Additionally, being listed on the FSE enhances the company's visibility in Europe, which is home to significant mining investors, especially in countries like Germany and Switzerland." Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi's ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Couloir Capital is pleased to announce it has initiated research coverage on Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (CBOE CA: SCRI) (OTCQX: SLCRF) ("SCRI," or "Company"). The new report by Couloir Capital's Mining Analyst, Tim Wright, MSc., CFA, is titled "An emerging pure-play silver royalty company."
Report excerpt: "With the royalty and streaming business model, the royalty/streaming company provides funds to an operation (exploration, mining, mill, autoclave) in need of capital and, in return, either receive a portion of future revenue generated by an operation (royalty) or a portion of the physical metal produced (streaming). Royalties often cover multiple minerals or metals and offer no investor protection but are generally registered on title. Streams offer minimal protection for investors, are generally not registered on title, tend to cover a single element/mineral, and are considered a secured debt instrument. Registered on title means that a royalty/streaming agreement is legally recognized and attached to the property itself. This ensures that the rights to receive proceeds from any production remain intact if the property is transferred or sold.
Figure 1: Map showing SCRI royalties
Source: SCRI corporate presentation
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Silver Crown Royalties combines the best attributes of the streaming and the royalty model into one business. A key feature of SCRI is that it focuses only on silver royalties (90% silver only), setting it apart from other companies that pursue the royalty business model. It increases investor protection by ensuring all royalties are always registered on title, tying a minimum delivery obligation to funding, and spreading out investments in tranches contingent on certain milestones being achieved. The royalties should be mutually beneficial to both parties involved. SCRI's strategy involves acquiring silver royalties in projects and operations where silver's contribution to overall expected revenue is small (usually under 2%). This is important because it allows operators to derive value for a by-product or co-product of an asset without having a hefty royalty or streaming agreement reducing the profits from the main economic driver of a mine."
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Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ( "Pan American" ) yesterday completed the previously announced divestment of its 100% interest in La Arena S.A. ("La Arena"), which owns the La Arena gold mine as well as the La Arena II project in Peru, to Jinteng (Singapore) Mining Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. (collectively, "Zijin").
Under the terms of the agreement, Zijin paid US$245 million in cash consideration and granted Pan American a life-of-mine gold net smelter return royalty of 1.5% for the La Arena II project. Upon commencement of commercial production from the La Arena II project, the agreement provides for an additional contingent payment from Zijin of US$50 million in cash.
As part of the approval received from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act, Pan American and La Arena entered into an offtake agreement in respect of the La Arena II project, which will enable Pan American to secure up to 60% of the future copper concentrate supply from the La Arena II project on commercial terms for sale in North American markets, following the commencement of commercial production.
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Pan American Silver is a leading producer of silver and gold in the Americas, operating mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating, and we hold interests in exploration and development projects. We have been operating in the Americas for three decades, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
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 provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: the anticipated commencement of production from the La Arena II project, if any; the potential receipt of the future contingent payment and the realization of any value in respect of the gold net smelter return royalty granted in connection with the transaction; and the amount of copper concentrates available from the La Arena II project, if any, and Pan American's ability to secure and complete future sales of any such copper concentrates within North American markets.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect Pan American's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Pan American, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: whether commercial production from the La Arena II project will be achieved, and the timing for any such commercial production; the benefits and value, if any, of the gold net smelter return royalty granted in connection with the transaction; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed from the La Arena II project, if any; future anticipated prices for gold, copper and other metals and assumed foreign exchange rates; ore grades and recoveries from the La Arena II project; capital costs for the La Arena II project and the availability of capital for development and construction; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for the La Arena II project are received; and the amount, if any, of supply of copper concentrates from the La Arena II project and, if available, the future sales of any such copper concentrates within North American markets. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
Pan American cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and Pan American has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); development and construction risks; risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom Pan American does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices in Peru, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic developments in Peru, including legal restrictions relating to mining; risks relating to expropriation; and competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel. Although Pan American 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. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near- and longer-term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Pan American does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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Strong Free Cash Flow Continues, Supporting 29% Growth in Treasury Assets
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SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024"). This release provides additional operational results to supplement the October 10, 2024 release of Q3 2024 operational highlights from the Company's Las Chispas Operation ("Las Chispas" or "Las Chispas Operation") located in Sonora, Mexico . All amounts herein are presented in United States Dollars ("US$"), unless otherwise stated.
N. Eric Fier , CEO, commented, "We are pleased to deliver another quarterly record for both revenue and mine operating earnings, as well as one of our best quarters to date for both operating and free cash flow. Our results were supported by strong metal prices, impressive sales quantities and all-in sustaining costs that were well below the low end of our 2024 guidance. Mining rates continued to benefit from having two underground contractors, a dynamic we plan to maintain into Q1 2025 as part of our strategy to manage single asset risk and create additional operational flexibility. These results once again showcase the quality and consistency of our asset and operating team.
Free cash flow per share remains a strong testament of our performance, increasing 49% to $0.24 per share (1) from already strong levels in Q2 2024. This performance led to a 29%, or $35.9 million , increase in treasury assets (1) to end the quarter with $158.2 million . With this exceptional quarter, we remain firmly on track to perform inline or better than our 2024 annual guidance for sales, cash costs, and all-in sustaining costs."
Q3 2024 Highlights
(1) | Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" disclosure at the end of this press release and associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures. |
(2) | Silver equivalent ("AgEq") ratio used in this news release of 79.51:1 based on the Las Chispas Operation Technical Report dated September 5, 2023, with an effective date of July 19, 2023 (the "2023 Technical Report"). |
Third Quarter Operating Performance
The following operating performance refers to adjusted earnings, operating cash flow per share (basic), free cash flow, free cash flow per share (basic), cash costs, AISC, and treasury assets which are described in more detail in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release.
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
OPERATIONAL | Unit | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
Ore mined | tonnes | 124,229 | 83,800 | 309,985 | 222,300 |
Underground development | kilometres ("km") | 4.4 | 3.3 | 13.3 | 9.6 |
Ore milled (1) | tonnes | 121,775 | 114,500 | 325,793 | 326,900 |
Average daily mill throughput | tpd | 1,324 | 1,245 | 1,193 | 1,197 |
Gold | |||||
Average grade | grams per tonne ("gpt") | 3.87 | 4.35 | 4.35 | 4.42 |
Recovery | % | 98.5 % | 98.3 % | 98.5 % | 98.1 % |
Recovered | oz | 14,928 | 15,700 | 44,950 | 45,600 |
Sold | oz | 15,204 | 14,500 | 44,704 | 42,100 |
Silver | |||||
Average grade | gpt | 366 | 413 | 416 | 427 |
Recovery | % | 98.3 % | 98.1 % | 98.2 % | 96.1 % |
Recovered | million oz | 1.41 | 1.49 | 4.28 | 4.31 |
Sold | million oz | 1.45 | 1.53 | 4.30 | 4.34 |
Silver equivalent | |||||
Average grade | gpt | 674 | 759 | 762 | 778 |
Recovery | % | 98.4 % | 98.2 % | 98.4 % | 97.0 % |
Recovered | million oz | 2.60 | 2.74 | 7.85 | 7.93 |
Sold | million oz | 2.66 | 2.68 | 7.85 | 7.69 |
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
FINANCIAL | Unit | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
Revenue | $ millions | $ 80.4 | $ 63.8 | $ 216.8 | $ 183.8 |
Cost of sales | $ millions | $ (33.3) | $ (26.4) | $ (90.8) | $ (72.5) |
Mine operating earnings | $ millions | $ 47.0 | $ 37.5 | $ 126.0 | $ 111.4 |
Earnings for the period | $ millions | $ 9.5 | $ 29.9 | $ 49.9 | $ 80.8 |
Earnings per share (basic) | $/share | $ 0.06 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.55 |
Adjusted earnings for the period | $ millions | $ 26.3 | $ 28.5 | $ 88.9 | $ 82.8 |
Adjusted earnings per share (basic) | $ millions | $ 0.18 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.56 |
Operating cash flow | $ millions | $ 44.2 | $ 43.8 | $ 82.6 | $ 122.2 |
Operating cash flow per share (basic) | $/share | $ 0.30 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.83 |
Free cash flow | $ millions | $ 36.2 | $ 34.0 | $ 49.2 | $ 97.0 |
Free cash flow per share (basic) | $/share | $ 0.24 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.66 |
Cash costs (2) | $/oz AgEq | $ 8.85 | $ 7.47 | $ 8.28 | $ 7.43 |
AISC (2) | $/oz AgEq | $ 13.72 | $ 12.23 | $ 14.50 | $ 11.94 |
September | December | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ millions | $ 120.9 | $ 86.0 | ||
Bullion | $ millions | $ 37.4 | $ 19.2 | ||
Treasury assets | $ millions | $ 158.2 | $ 105.2 | ||
(1) | Ore milled includes material from stockpiles and ore mined. |
(2) | Q3 2023 figures have been recast to align with the presentation of the current period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, cash costs increased by $2.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, from the exclusion of adjustments for corporate salaries and other expenses, and changes in inventories. |
Mine
In the quarter, a total of 124,229 tonnes were mined from the underground. Mining rates in Q3 2024 averaged 1,350 tpd, a 23% increase from Q2 2024, and above the originally targeted 2024 exit rate of 1,050 tpd. The Company completed 4.4 km of horizontal and vertical underground development, 0.7 km ahead of plan. Mining rates continued to benefit from having two mining contractors working simultaneously at site, a dynamic the Company plans to maintain through the end of Q1 2025 as part of a continued strategy to manage single asset risk and create additional operational flexibility.
Plant
Process plant throughput averaged 1,324 tpd in Q3 2024, benefiting from successful capacity testing of the plant in its current configuration at 1,500 tpd for 20 days.
Mill throughput returned to planned rates of 1,200 tpd by the end of the quarter and is expected to continue to run at this level for the remainder of the year. Process plant availability was 97.0% for the quarter, better than plan.
Average processed grades of 3.87 gpt Au and 366 gpt Ag, or 674 gpt AgEq compared to Q2 2024 grades of 4.36 gpt Au and 418 gpt Ag, or 765 gpt AgEq. As planned, grades in the quarter were lower than in Q2 2024 to balance increased throughput while maintaining consistent recovered ounces.
Average process recoveries in Q3 2024 were 98.5% Au and 98.3% Ag, or 98.4% AgEq, consistent with Q2 2024 and above design estimates.
Production
The Company produced 2.6 million oz AgEq in Q3 2024, largely in line with the 2.7 million oz AgEq in Q2 2024.
Sustaining Capital
Sustaining capital expenditures totaled $7.9 million in Q3 2024, which as expected, declined from $15.3 million in Q2 2024. Sustaining capital has totaled $33.4 million YTD and is expected to finish this year towards the top end of the 2024 guidance of $40.0 million to $44.0 million .
Cash Costs and AISC
During the quarter, cash costs averaged $8 .85 per oz AgEq, in line with Q2 2024 cash costs of $8 .87 per oz AgEq.
Cash costs YTD 2024 averaged $8.28 per oz AgEq, positioning the Company below the low end of 2024 cash cost guidance of $9.25 to $9.75 per oz AgEq.
AISC averaged $13.72 per oz AgEq in Q3 2024, 19% lower than in Q2 2024 ( $16.88 per oz AgEq) as a result of lower planned sustaining capital expenditures. AISC YTD of $14.50 per oz AgEq, positions the Company below the low end of annual AISC guidance of $14.90 to $15.75 per oz AgEq.
Exploration
During Q3 2024, the Company continued drilling activities at Las Chispas to support mineral resource growth with approximately 12,500 metres completed between conversion drilling (60%) and near mine targets (40%). In addition, efforts continued with regional field-based evaluation of greenfield targets.
Program expenditures of $2.5 million and $11.5 million for Q3 2024 and YTD 2024, respectively, put the Company in line to finish the year at the top end of the 2024 guidance range of $12.0 million to $14.0 million .
Selected Q3 2024 Financial Results
Revenue
During Q3 2024, the Company sold a total of 15,204 oz Au and 1.5 million oz Ag at average realized prices of $2 ,472 per oz Au and $29.48 per oz Ag, generating another quarter of record revenue of $80.4 million . During Q2 2024, the Company sold a total of 14,500 oz Au and 1.4 million oz Ag at average realized prices of $2,237 per oz Au and $27.84 per oz Ag, generating revenue of $72.7 million . The Company achieved record revenue in Q3 2024 due to higher metal prices and sales quantities relative to Q2 2024.
Net Earnings
Q3 2024 net earnings of $9.5 million , or $0.06 per share, increased compared to net earnings of $6.5 million , or $0.04 per share in Q2 2024. Similarly to Q2 2024, net earnings in the quarter were negatively impacted by declines in the Mexican peso. Income tax expense of $25.8 million recorded in the quarter was similar to $26.2 million in Q2 2024, with both quarters impacted by non-cash deferred tax expenses resulting from declines in the Mexican peso. Q3 2024 net earnings were also impacted by transaction and integration costs of $3.4 million .
Q3 2024 adjusted earnings of $26.3 million , or $0.18 per share, increased compared to adjusted earnings of $24.9 million or $0.17 per share in Q2 2024. This increase was primarily related to $5.5 million in higher mine operating earnings, partially offset by $4.4 million in higher current tax expense.
Cash Flow
In Q3 2024, cash flow generated by operating activities was $44.2 million , or $0.30 per share, an increase compared to $39.6 million , or $0.27 per share, in Q2 2024. Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was $37.8 million or $0.25 per share which compares to $31.8 million or $0.22 per share in Q2 2024.
During the quarter, the Company remitted $12.1 million in tax installments that will be attributable to 2024 payable income taxes. YTD tax payments totaled $52.7 million . Guidance for total tax payments in 2024 (including payments for 2023 taxes) was $56.0 to $63.0 million based on metal prices of $1,850 per oz Au and $22.80 per oz Ag and Mexican peso to US dollar of 17:1. With higher realized metal prices throughout the year, the Company expects total tax payments to be in the upper end or exceed this guidance.
During the quarter, the Company made payments of $10.4 million for mineral properties, plant and equipment, of which $7.9 million was related to sustaining capital expenditures and the remainder related to non-sustaining brownfield exploration capital expenditures at Las Chispas. This compares with $19.5 million of payments made for mineral property, plant and equipment in Q2 2024.
Q3 2024 free cash flow of $36.2 million , or $0.24 per share, increased 49% from $24.3 million , or $0.16 per share, in Q2 2024 as a result of increased operating cash flow and a planned reduction in sustaining capital expenditures.
Financial Position
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had treasury assets of $158.2 million ( $120.9 million cash and $37.4 million in bullion), an increase of $35.9 million from $122.3 million at the end of Q2 2024 ( $98.3 million cash and $24.0 million bullion). The Company remains debt free with access to an undrawn $70.0 million revolving facility.
Bullion assets increased by $13.3 million , or 56%, during the quarter as a result of $10.3 million in bullion purchases plus $3.0 million in mark-to-market increases from improved metal pricing.
The Company's working capital was $190.4 million on September 30, 2024, reflecting a $22.3 million increase from June 30 , 2024. This growth is attributed to continued increases of cash and bullion balances, driven by strong operating cash flow resulting from strong operating performance.
Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG")
In Q3 2024, SilverCrest completed the latest phase of the reconstruction of the local sewage system in Arizpe with a total of 700 meters of new pipe installed. Work on other water related infrastructure projects in communities local to Las Chispas was paused, as planned, during the quarter due to seasonable rain and has since resumed.
During the quarter, the Company released its second annual ESG Report. The 2023 ESG Report offered further insight into SilverCrest's continued commitment to working with stakeholders to identify areas where contribution and Company lead initiatives can make the most meaningful impact.
Efforts to integrate renewable solar power at Las Chispas are progressing. With the permitting process underway SilverCrest expects to transition to using solar power in Q1 2025.
Subsequent Events
On October 4, 2024 , SilverCrest and Coeur Mining Inc. ("Coeur") announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Coeur will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of SilverCrest pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the "Transaction"). Pursuant to the Transaction, SilverCrest shareholders will receive 1.6022 Coeur common shares for each SilverCrest common share. The special meeting and management information circular relating to the Transaction is expected to be available in Q4 2024, with the Transaction expected to close in late Q1 2025.
As a result of the Transaction and quarter end reporting, a blackout was in place which prevented the exercise of some expiring options, including 149,800 held by executives and Board of Directors. It is expected that these options, along with 163,750 expiring in late December 2024 , will be exercised and the maximum number of shares sold will be those needed to cover the cost of the options and any tax obligations. with the remainder locked up as per the Transaction.
Q3 2024 Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the Company's Q3 2024 operational and financial results will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET . To participate in the conference call, please dial the numbers below.
Date & Time: Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET
Telephone: North America Toll Free: 1-800-274-8461
Conference ID: SILVER (745837)
Webcast: https://silvercrestmetals.com/investors/presentations/
ABOUT SILVERCREST METALS INC.
SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals producer headquartered in Vancouver , BC. The Company's principal focus is its Las Chispas Operation in Sonora , Mexico. SilverCrest has an ongoing initiative to increase its asset base by expanding current resources and reserves, acquiring, discovering, and developing high value precious metals projects and ultimately operating multiple silver-gold mines in the Americas. The Company is led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget construction, and production.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management believes that the following non-GAAP financial measures will enable certain investors to better evaluate the Company's performance, liquidity, and ability to generate cash flow. These measures do not have any standardized definition under IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate these measures differently.
Average realized gold and silver price
Average realized gold and silver price per ounce is calculated by dividing the Company's gross revenue from gold or silver sales for the relevant period by the gold or silver ounces sold, respectively. The Company believes the measure is useful in understanding the metal prices realized by the Company throughout the period. The following table reconciles revenue and metal sold during the period with average realized prices:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Gold revenue | 37,580 | 28,005 | 100,935 | 81,361 |
Gold ounces sold during the period | 15,204 | 14,500 | 44,704 | 42,100 |
Average realized gold price (per oz sold) | $ 2,472 | $ 1,931 | $ 2,258 | $ 1,933 |
Silver revenue | 42,791 | 35,823 | 115,823 | 102,449 |
Silver ounces sold during the period | 1,451,493 | 1,530,000 | 4,299,493 | 4,341,000 |
Average realized silver price (per oz sold) | $ 29.48 | $ 23.41 | $ 26.94 | $ 23.60 |
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures are classified into sustaining capital expenditures or non-sustaining capital expenditures depending on the nature of the expenditure. Sustaining capital expenditures are those required to support current production levels. Non-sustaining capital expenditures represent the capital spending at new projects and major, discrete projects at existing operations intended to increase production or extend mine life. Management believes this to be a useful indicator of the purpose of capital expenditures and this distinction is an input into the calculation of AISC.
The following table reconciles payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment, and equipment leases to sustaining and non-sustaining capital expenditures:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ 10,449 | $ 13,081 | $ 44,797 | $ 33,930 |
Payments for equipment leases | 37 | 11 | 84 | 82 |
Total capital expenditures | 10,486 | 13,092 | 44,881 | 34,012 |
Less: Non-sustaining capital expenditures | (2,543) | (3,256) | (11,455) | (8,892) |
Sustaining capital expenditures | $ 7,943 | $ 9,836 | $ 33,426 | $ 25,120 |
Free cash flow
Free cash flow subtracts sustaining capital expenditures from net cash provided by operating activities, serving as a valuable indicator of our capacity to generate cash from operations post-sustaining capital investments. The following table reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS measure:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Operating cash flow (1) | $ 44,166 | $ 43,801 | $ 82,618 | $ 122,165 |
Less: sustaining capital expenditures | (7,943) | (9,836) | (33,426) | (25,120) |
Free cash flow | $ 36,223 | $ 33,965 | $ 49,192 | $ 97,045 |
Free cash flow per share (basic) | $ 0.24 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.66 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) | 148,585 | 146,776 | 147,759 | 147,067 |
(1) | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating cash flow has been adjusted to include $0.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in interest paid and $0.7 million and $2.8 million, respectively, in interest received which was previously presented in financing and investing activities, respectively. |
Working capital
Working capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities. The Company uses working capital as a measure of the Company's operational efficiency and short-term financial health.
Operating margin
Operating margin is calculated as mine operating earnings divided by revenue. The Company uses Operating Margin as a measure of the Company's profitability. The following table reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standard measure:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Revenue | $ 80,371 | $ 63,828 | $ 216,758 | $ 183,810 |
Mine operating earnings | 47,033 | 37,460 | 125,998 | 111,359 |
Operating margin | 59 % | 59 % | 58 % | 61 % |
Operating cash flow before change in working capital
The Company uses operating cash flow before change in working capital to determine the Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations, and is calculated by adding back the change in working capital to operating cash flow as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Operating cash flow (1) | $ 44,166 | $ 43,801 | $ 82,618 | $ 122,165 |
Less: change in working capital | (6,394) | (4,268) | 4,539 | (4,106) |
Operating cash flow before change in working capital | $ 37,772 | $ 39,533 | $ 87,157 | $ 118,059 |
Operating cash flow per share (basic) | $ 0.30 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.83 |
Operating cash flow before change in working capital per share (basic) | $ 0.25 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.80 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) | 148,585 | 146,776 | 147,759 | 147,067 |
(1) | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, operating cash flow has been adjusted to include $0.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in interest paid and $0.7 million and $2.8 million, respectively, in interest received which was previously presented in financing and investing activities, respectively. |
Treasury assets
SilverCrest calculates treasury assets as cash and cash equivalents plus bullion as reported in the consolidated statements of financial position. Management believes that treasury assets provide a useful measure of the Company's most liquid assets that can be used to settle short-term obligations or provide liquidity. Treasury assets are calculated as follows:
September 30 | December 31 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 120,864 | $ 85,964 |
Bullion | 37,374 | 19,191 |
Treasury assets | $ 158,238 | $ 105,155 |
Cash costs
Cash costs include production costs, and government royalties. Management uses this measure to monitor the performance of its mining operation and ability to generate positive cash flow on a site basis.
AISC
All-in sustaining costs, a non-GAAP financial measure, starts with cash costs and includes general and administrative costs, reclamation accretion expense and sustaining capital expenditures. Management uses this measure to monitor the performance of its mining operation and ability to generate positive cash flow on an overall company basis.
Cash costs and AISC are calculated as follows:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Production costs | $ 23,153 | $ 19,728 | $ 64,036 | $ 56,168 |
Government royalties | 404 | 319 | 980 | 927 |
Total cash costs (1) | 23,557 | 20,047 | 65,016 | 57,095 |
General and administrative expenses | 4,885 | 2,808 | 15,017 | 9,222 |
Reclamation accretion expense | 126 | 132 | 402 | 355 |
Sustaining capital expenditures | 7,943 | 9,836 | 33,426 | 25,120 |
Total AISC | $ 36,511 | $ 32,823 | $ 113,861 | $ 91,792 |
Silver equivalent ounces sold (koz) | 2,660 | 2,683 | 7,854 | 7,688 |
Cash costs (per AgEq sold) | $ 8.85 | $ 7.47 | $ 8.28 | $ 7.43 |
AISC (per AgEq sold) | $ 13.72 | $ 12.23 | $ 14.50 | $ 11.94 |
(1) | 2023 Figures have been recast to align with the current period's presentation. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, cash costs increased by $2.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, from the exclusion of adjustments for corporate salaries and other expenses, and changes in inventories. |
Adjusted earnings
Adjusted earnings and adjusted basic earnings per share (collectively, "Adjusted Earnings") are presented to remove items that are unrelated to ongoing operations. These metrics do not have a standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies may calculate Adjusted Earnings differently. Adjusted Earnings excludes the tax-effected impact of transaction and integration costs, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative contracts, gains or losses from the disposal of mineral properties, plant and equipment, and deferred taxes.
Three months ended | Nine months ended | Three months ended | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |
Net earnings | $ 9,508 | $ 29,936 | $ 49,866 | $ 80,803 | $ 6,494 |
Increase (decrease) due to: | |||||
Transaction and integration costs | 3,435 | — | 3,435 | — | — |
Unrealized losses on foreign currency derivative contracts | 4,218 | — | 7,732 | — | 4,062 |
Mineral properties, plant and equipment gains | — | — | (20) | — | (20) |
Current tax effect from adjusting items | (380) | — | (380) | — | — |
Deferred tax (recovery) expense | 9,503 | (1,389) | 28,306 | 1,998 | 14,335 |
Adjusted earnings | 26,284 | 28,547 | 88,939 | 82,801 | 24,871 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) Basic | 148,585 | 146,776 | 147,759 | 147,067 | 147,728 |
Adjusted basic earnings per share | $ 0.18 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.17 |
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the proposed Transaction, including the terms of the Transaction, anticipated completion of the Transaction, the receipt of required approvals, and the satisfaction of closing conditions; the Company's 2024 guidance and outlook; the amount of future production of gold and silver over any period; the strategic plans and expectations for the Company's operation, exploration program and ESG related projects; working capital requirements; expected recoveries; expected cash costs and outflows, Au and Ag prices and currency exchange rates. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: present and future business strategies; continued commercial operations at the Las Chispas Operation; the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of gold and silver; estimates of capital and operating costs; production estimates; estimates of mineral resources, mineral reserves and metallurgical recoveries and mining operational risk; the reliability of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; mining and development costs; the conditions in general economic and financial markets; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of expenditures related to exploration programs; and effects of regulation by governmental agencies and changes in Mexican mining legislation. The actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors including: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities; the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; fluctuations in gold and silver prices and currency exchange rates; and general market and industry conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Qualified Persons Statement
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is N. Eric Fier , CPG, P.Eng, CEO for SilverCrest, who has reviewed and approved its contents.
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MAG Silver Corp. (TSX NYSE American: MAG) ("MAG", or the "Company") announces the Company's unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024"). For details of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024 Financial Statements") and management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024 MD&A"), please see the Company's filings on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval Plus ("SEDAR+") at ( www.sedarplus.ca ) or on the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval ("EDGAR") at ( www.sec.gov ).
All amounts herein are reported in $000s of United States dollars ("US$") unless otherwise specified (C$ refers to thousands of Canadian dollars).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q3 2024 (on a 100% basis unless otherwise noted)
CORPORATE
EXPLORATION
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1 Adjusted EBITDA, cash cost per ounce, all-in sustaining cost per ounce and free cash flow are non-IFRS measures, please see below " Non-IFRS Measures " section and section 12 of the Q3 2024 MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of these measures to the Q3 2024 Financial Statements.
2 Equivalent silver head grade and equivalent silver production have been calculated using the following price assumptions to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver head grade and "equivalent" silver production: $23/oz silver, $1,950/oz gold, $0.95/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc.
3 Equivalent silver ounces sold have been calculated using realized prices to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver ounces sold (metal quantity, multiplied by metal price, divided by silver price). Three months ended September 30, 2024 realized prices: $30.16/oz silver, $2,587.65/oz gold, $0.91/lb lead and $1.29/lb zinc.
4 Information contained in or otherwise accessible through the Company's website, including the 2023 sustainability report and 2023 ESG Data Table, do not form part of this publication and are not incorporated into this publication by reference.
JUANICIPIO RESULTS
All results of Juanicipio in this section are on a 100% basis, unless otherwise noted.
Operating Performance
The following table and subsequent discussion provide a summary of the operating performance of Juanicipio for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, unless otherwise noted.
| Key mine performance data of Juanicipio (100% basis) | Three months ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Metres developed (m) | 3,278 | 4,105 | ||
| Material mined (t) | 331,194 | 297,575 | ||
| Material processed (t) | 332,290 | 322,249 | ||
| Silver head grade (g/t) | 481 | 523 | ||
| Gold head grade (g/t) | 1.32 | 1.32 | ||
| Lead head grade (%) | 1.58 | % | 1.33 | % |
| Zinc head grade (%) | 2.83 | % | 2.25 | % |
| Equivalent silver head grade (g/t) (1) | 735 | 760 | ||
| Silver ounces sold (koz) | 4,462 | 4,289 | ||
| Gold ounces sold (koz) | 9.12 | 7.76 | ||
| Lead pounds sold (klb) | 9,984 | 7,603 | ||
| Zinc pounds sold (klb) | 15,426 | 9,596 | ||
| Equivalent silver ounces sold (koz) (2) | 6,204 | 5,710 | ||
| (1) | Equivalent silver head grades have been calculated using the following price assumptions to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver head grade in 2024: $23/oz silver, $1,950/oz gold, $0.95/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc (2023: $21.85/oz silver, $1,775/oz gold, $0.915/lb lead and $1.30/lb zinc). |
| (2) | Equivalent silver ounces sold have been calculated using realized prices to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver ounces sold (metal quantity, multiplied by metal price, divided by silver price). Three months ended September 30, 2024 realized prices: $30.16/oz silver, $2,587.65/oz gold, $0.91/lb lead and $1.29/lb zinc (three months ended September 30, 2023 realized prices: $23.51/oz silver, $1,911.99/oz gold, $1.00/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc). |
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 331,194 tonnes of ore were mined. This represents an increase of 11% over Q3 2023. Increases in mined tonnages at Juanicipio have been driven by the operational ramp-up of the mine towards steady state mining and milling targets.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 332,290 tonnes of ore were processed through the Juanicipio plant. The 3% increase over Q3 2023 was mainly attributable to the Juanicipio plant operating at nameplate per operating day during 2024.
The silver head grade and equivalent silver head grade for the ore processed in the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 481 g/t and 735 g/t, respectively (three months ended September 30, 2023: 523 g/t and 760 g/t, respectively). The higher silver head grade and lower lead and zinc head grades in Q3 2023 were the result of processing ore from the upper levels of the mine, characterized by higher silver grade, compared to deeper areas in Q3 2024. Silver metallurgical recovery during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 95% (three months ended September 30, 2023: 88%) reflecting the commencement of commercial pyrite and gravimetric concentrate production during Q2 2024 delivering incremental silver and gold recovery paired with ongoing optimizations in the processing plant.
The following table provides a summary of the total cash costs and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") of Juanicipio for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023.
| Key mine performance data of Juanicipio (100% basis) | Three months ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Total cash costs (1) | (555 | ) | 20,067 | |
| Cash cost per silver ounce sold ($/oz) (1) | (0.12 | ) | 4.68 | |
| Cash cost per equivalent silver ounce sold ($/oz) (1) | 8.38 | 9.37 | ||
| All-in sustaining costs (1) | 14,631 | 39,411 | ||
| All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce sold ($/oz) (1) | 3.28 | 9.19 | ||
| All-in sustaining cost per equivalent silver ounce sold ($/oz) (1) | 10.83 | 12.75 | ||
| (1) | Total cash costs, cash cost per ounce, cash cost per equivalent ounce, all-in sustaining costs, all-in sustaining cost per ounce, and all-in sustaining cost per equivalent ounce are non-IFRS measures, please see below "Non-IFRS Measures" section and section 12 of the Q3 2024 MD&A for a detailed reconciliation of these measures to the Q3 2024 Financial Statements. Equivalent silver ounces sold have been calculated using realized prices to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver ounces sold (metal quantity, multiplied by metal price, divided by silver price). Three months ended September 30, 2024 realized prices: $30.16/oz silver, $2,587.65/oz gold, $0.91/lb lead and $1.29/lb zinc (three months ended September 30, 2023 realized prices: $23.51/oz silver, $1,911.99/oz gold, $1.00/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc). |
Financial Results
The following table presents excerpts of the financial results of Juanicipio for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
| Three months ended | ||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| $ | $ | |||
| Sales | 176,393 | 125,046 | ||
| Cost of sales: | ||||
| Production cost | (38,596 | ) | (43,782 | ) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (23,440 | ) | (21,646 | ) |
| Gross profit | 114,357 | 59,618 | ||
| Consulting and administrative expenses | (2,497 | ) | (3,458 | ) |
| Extraordinary mining and other duties | (2,810 | ) | (1,635 | ) |
| Interest expense | (1,839 | ) | (5,214 | ) |
| Exchange gains (losses) and other | 1,961 | 420 | ||
| Net income before tax | 109,172 | 49,731 | ||
| Income tax expense | (52,937 | ) | (23,824 | ) |
| Net income (100% basis) | 56,235 | 25,907 | ||
| MAG's 44% portion of net income | 24,743 | 11,399 | ||
| Interest on Juanicipio loans - MAG's 44% | 809 | 2,293 | ||
| MAG's 44% equity income | 25,552 | 13,692 | ||
Sales increased by $51,348 during the three months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to 26% higher realized metal prices and 13% higher metal volumes.
Production costs decreased by $5,186 due to Juanicipio depleting higher-cost stockpiles in Q3 2023 ($2,085), resulting from the operational ramp-up and processing facility commissioning in the first half of 2023, and lower mining, milling and general and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") ($3,101).
Depreciation increased by $1,794 impacted by an increased depreciable asset cost base as the Juanicipio mill achieved commercial production and commenced depreciating the processing facility and associated equipment in June 2023. In addition, Juanicipio processed 3% more tonnes during Q3 2024, impacting units of production depreciation.
Cash operating margin increased from 65% to 78%, mainly due to positive commodity price movements, reduced operating costs, as well as operational leverage.
Other expenses decreased by $4,701 mainly as a result of lower consulting and administrative expenses ($960), higher exchange gains ($1,542) and lower interest expense ($3,375) as Juanicipio reduced its outstanding shareholder loans balance by $223,192 ($206,712 loan repayments and $16,480 converted to equity) over the course of September 2023 to September 2024, offset by higher selling costs and other duties ($1,176) which were impacted by the commencement of commercial pyrite and gravimetric concentrate production during Q2 2024.
Taxes increased by $29,113 mainly due to higher taxable profits generated during Q3 2024, as well as non-cash deferred tax charges on fixed assets driven by a weakening in the Mexican peso versus the US dollar.
Gross Profit from Ore Processed at Juanicipio Plant (100% basis)
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 (332,290 tonnes processed) | Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Amount $ | |||||||
| Metals Sold | Quantity | Average Price $ | Amount $ | |||||
| Silver | 4,461,644 ounces | 30.16 per oz | 134,580 | 100,841 | ||||
| Gold | 9,118 ounces | 2,588 per oz | 23,594 | 14,839 | ||||
| Lead | 4,529 tonnes | 0.91 per lb. | 9,067 | 7,571 | ||||
| Zinc | 6,997 tonnes | 1.29 per lb. | 19,885 | 11,005 | ||||
| Treatment, refining, and other processing costs ( 1 ) | (10,733 | ) | (9,211 | ) | ||||
| Sales | 176,393 | 125,046 | ||||||
| Production cost | (38,596 | ) | (43,782 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (23,440 | ) | (24,646 | ) | ||||
| Gross Profit | 114,357 | 59,618 | ||||||
| (1) | Q3 2023 includes toll milling costs from processing mineralized material at the Saucito plant. |
Sales and treatment charges are recorded on a provisional basis and are adjusted based on final assay and pricing adjustments in accordance with the offtake contracts.
MAG FINANCIAL RESULTS – THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
As at September 30, 2024, MAG had working capital of $113,657 (December 31, 2023: $67,262) including cash of $113,491 (December 31, 2023: $68,707) and no long-term debt. As well, as at September 30, 2024, Juanicipio had working capital of $187,234 including cash of $96,782 (MAG's attributable share is 44%).
The Company's net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $22,292 (September 30, 2023: $8,862) or $0.22/share (September 30, 2023: $0.09/share). MAG recorded its 44% income from equity accounted investment in Juanicipio of $25,552 (September 30, 2023: $13,692) which included MAG's 44% share of net income from operations as well as loan interest earned on loans advanced to Juanicipio (see above for a discussion of MAG's share of income from its equity accounted investment in Juanicipio).
| For the three months ended | ||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| $ | $ | |||
| Income from equity accounted investment in Juanicipio | 25,552 | 13,692 | ||
| General and administrative expenses | (3,529 | ) | (4,094 | ) |
| General exploration and business development | (138 | ) | (468 | ) |
| Operating Income | 21,885 | 9,130 | ||
| Interest income | 1,336 | 663 | ||
| Other income | 533 | 269 | ||
| Financing costs | (211 | ) | - | |
| Foreign exchange loss | (41 | ) | (192 | ) |
| Income before income tax | 23,502 | 9,870 | ||
| Deferred income tax expense | (1,210 | ) | (1,008 | ) |
| Net income | 22,292 | 8,862 | ||
NON-IFRS MEASURES
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash cost per silver ounce of Juanicipio to production cost of Juanicipio on a 100% basis (the nearest IFRS measure) as presented in the notes to the Q3 2024 Financial Statements.
| Three months ended September 30, | ||||
| (in thousands of US$, except per ounce amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Production cost as reported | 38,596 | 43,782 | ||
| Depreciation on inventory movements | (147 | ) | (1,145 | ) |
| Adjusted production cost | 38,448 | 42,637 | ||
| Treatment, refining, and other processing costs | 10,733 | 9,211 | ||
| By-product revenues (2) | (52,546 | ) | (33,415 | ) |
| Extraordinary mining and other duties | 2,810 | 1,635 | ||
| Total cash costs (1) | (555 | ) | 20,067 | |
| Add back by-product revenues (2) | 52,546 | 33,415 | ||
| Total cash costs for equivalent silver (1) | 51,992 | 53,482 | ||
| Silver ounces sold | 4,461,644 | 4,288,747 | ||
| Equivalent silver ounces sold (3) | 6,203,678 | 5,709,900 | ||
| Cash cost per silver ounce sold ($/ounce) | (0.12 | ) | 4.68 | |
| Cash cost per equivalent silver ounce sold ($/ounce) | 8.38 | 9.37 | ||
| (1) | As Q3 2023 represented the first full quarter of commercial production, information presented for total cash costs and total cash costs for equivalent silver together with their associated per unit values are not directly comparable. |
| (2) | By-product revenues relate to the sale of other metals namely gold, lead, and zinc. |
| (3) | Equivalent silver ounces sold have been calculated using realized prices to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver ounces sold (metal quantity, multiplied by metal price, divided by silver price). Three months ended September 30, 2024 realized prices: $30.16/oz silver, $2,587.65/oz gold, $0.91/lb lead and $1.29/lb zinc (three months ended September 30, 2023 realized prices: $23.51/oz silver, $1,911.99/oz gold, $1.00/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc). |
The following table provides a reconciliation of AISC of Juanicipio to production cost and various operating expenses of Juanicipio on a 100% basis (the nearest IFRS measure), as presented in the notes to the Q3 2024 Financial Statements.
| Three months ended September 30, | ||||
| (in thousands of US$, except per ounce amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Total cash costs | (555 | ) | 20,067 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 2,497 | 3,458 | ||
| Exploration | 2,728 | 2,059 | ||
| Sustaining capital expenditures | 9,676 | 13,604 | ||
| Sustaining lease payments | 232 | 174 | ||
| Interest on lease liabilities | (13 | ) | (15 | ) |
| Accretion on closure and reclamation costs | 66 | 64 | ||
| All-in sustaining costs (1) | 14,631 | 39,411 | ||
| Add back by-product revenues (2) | 52,546 | 33,415 | ||
| All-in sustaining costs for equivalent silver (1) | 67,177 | 72,827 | ||
| Silver ounces sold | 4,461,644 | 4,288,747 | ||
| Equivalent silver ounces sold (3) | 6,203,678 | 5,709,900 | ||
| All-in sustaining cost per silver ounce sold ($/ounce) | 3.28 | 9.19 | ||
| All-in sustaining cost per equivalent silver ounce sold ($/ounce) | 10.83 | 12.75 | ||
| Average realized price per silver ounce sold ($/ounce) | 30.16 | 23.51 | ||
| All-in sustaining margin ($/ounce) | 26.88 | 14.32 | ||
| All-in sustaining margin ($/equivalent ounce) | 19.34 | 10.76 | ||
| All-in sustaining margin | 119,949 | 61,430 | ||
| (1) | As Q3 2023 represented the first full quarter of commercial production, information presented for all-in sustaining costs, all-in sustaining costs for equivalent silver, and all-in sustaining margin together with their associated per unit values are not directly comparable. |
| (2) | By-product revenues relate to the sale of other metals namely gold, lead, and zinc. |
| (3) | Equivalent silver ounces sold have been calculated using realized prices to translate gold, lead and zinc to "equivalent" silver ounces sold (metal quantity, multiplied by metal price, divided by silver price). Three months ended September 30, 2024 realized prices: $30.16/oz silver, $2,587.65/oz gold, $0.91/lb lead and $1.29/lb zinc (three months ended September 30, 2023 realized prices: $23.51/oz silver, $1,911.99/oz gold, $1.00/lb lead and $1.15/lb zinc). |
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 the Company incurred corporate G&A expenses of $3,429 (three months ended September 30, 2023: $3,961), which exclude depreciation expense.
The Company's attributable silver ounces sold and equivalent silver ounces sold for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were 1,963,123 and 2,729,618 respectively (three months ended September 30, 2023: 1,887,049 and 2,512,356 respectively), resulting in additional all‐in sustaining cost for the Company of $1.75/oz and $1.26/oz respectively (three months ended September 30, 2023: $2.10/oz and $1.58/oz respectively), in addition to Juanicipio's all-in-sustaining costs presented in the above table.
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company based on its economic interest in Juanicipio to net income (the nearest IFRS measure) of the Company per the Q3 2024 Financial Statements. All adjustments are shown net of estimated income tax.
| Three months ended September 30, | ||||
| (in thousands of US$) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Net income after tax | 22,292 | 8,862 | ||
| Add back (deduct): | ||||
| Taxes | 1,210 | 1,008 | ||
| Depreciation and depletion | 100 | 133 | ||
| Finance costs (income and expenses) | (1,617 | ) | (740 | ) |
| EBITDA (1) | 21,985 | 9,263 | ||
| Add back (deduct): | ||||
| Adjustment for non-cash share-based compensation | 991 | 822 | ||
| Share of net earnings related to Juanicipio | (25,552 | ) | (13,692 | ) |
| MAG attributable interest in Junicipio Adjusted EBITDA | 58,296 | 33,527 | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 55,720 | 29,920 | ||
| (1) | As Q3 2023 represents the first full quarter of commercial production, information presented for EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is not directly comparable. |
The following table provides a reconciliation of free cash flow of Juanicipio to its cash flow from operating activities on a 100% basis (the nearest IFRS measure), as presented in the notes to the Q3 2024 Financial Statements.
| Three months ended September 30, | ||||
| (in thousands of US$) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 109,836 | 57,271 | ||
| Less: | ||||
| Cash flow used in investing activities | (12,656 | ) | (16,524 | ) |
| Sustaining lease payments | (232 | ) | (174 | ) |
| Juanicipio free cash flow (1) | 96,948 | 40,573 | ||
| (1) | As Q3 2023 represents the first full quarter of commercial production, comparative information presented for free cash flow of Juanicipio is not directly comparable. |
Qualified Persons: All scientific or technical information in this press release including assay results referred to, mineral resource estimates and mineralization, if applicable, is based upon information prepared by or under the supervision of, or has been approved by Gary Methven, P.Eng., Vice President, Technical Services and Lyle Hansen, P.Geo, Geotechnical Director; both are "Qualified Persons" for purposes of National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .
About MAG Silver Corp.
MAG Silver Corp. is a growth-oriented Canadian mining and exploration company focused on advancing high-grade, district scale precious metals projects in the Americas. MAG is emerging as a top-tier primary silver mining company through its (44%) joint venture interest in the 4,000 tonnes per day Juanicipio Mine, operated by Fresnillo plc (56%). The mine is located in the Fresnillo Silver Trend in Mexico, the world's premier silver mining camp, where in addition to underground mine production and processing of high-grade mineralised material, an expanded exploration program is in place targeting multiple highly prospective targets. MAG is also executing multi-phase exploration programs at the 100% earn-in Deer Trail Project in Utah and the 100% owned Larder Project, located in the historically prolific Abitibi region of Canada.
Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the NYSE American has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.
Certain information contained in this release, including any information relating to MAG's future oriented financial information, are "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively herein referred as "forward-looking statements"), including the "safe harbour" provisions of provincial securities legislation, the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
When used in this release, any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events of performance (often but not always using words or phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", "project", "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), as they relate to the Company or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions, which are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control and many of which, regarding future business decisions, are subject to change. Assumptions underlying the Company's expectations regarding forward-looking statements contained in this release include, among others: MAG's ability to carry on its various exploration and development activities including project development timelines, the timely receipt of required approvals and permits, the price of the minerals produced, the costs of operating, exploration and development expenditures, the impact on operations of the Mexican tax and legal regimes, MAG's ability to obtain adequate financing, outbreaks or threat of an outbreak of a virus or other contagions or epidemic disease will be adequately responded to locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.
Although MAG believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including amongst others: commodities prices; changes in expected mineral production performance; unexpected increases in capital costs or cost overruns; exploitation and exploration results; continued availability of capital and financing; general economic, market or business conditions; risks relating to the Company's business operations; risks relating to the financing of the Company's business operations; risks related to the Company's ability to comply with restrictive covenants and maintain financial covenants pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility; the expected use of the Credit Facility; risks relating to the development of Juanicipio and the minority interest investment in the same; risks relating to the Company's property titles; risks related to receipt of required regulatory approvals; pandemic risks; supply chain constraints and general costs escalation in the current inflationary environment heightened by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the events relating to the Israel-Hamas war; risks relating to the Company's financial and other instruments; operational risk; environmental risk; political risk; currency risk; market risk; capital cost inflation risk; risk relating to construction delays; the risk that data is incomplete or inaccurate; the risks relating to the limitations and assumptions within drilling, engineering and socio-economic studies relied upon in preparing economic assessments and estimates, including the updated Technical Report filed on March 27, 2024; as well as those risks more particularly described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2024 available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made 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 beliefs, expectations or opinions should change. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not attribute undue certainty to or place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Please Note: Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosures in MAG's annual and quarterly reports and other public filings, accessible through the Internet at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov .
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For further information on behalf of MAG Silver Corp., please contact Fausto Di Trapani, Chief Financial Officer. Phone: (604) 630-1399 Toll Free: (866) 630-1399 Email: info@magsilver.com
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