Core Viewpoint - Atico Mining Corporation reported a significant decrease in production from its El Roble mine for Q1 2025, with copper production down 33% and gold production down 28% compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to unexpected challenges in rock quality during the transition to new mining areas [1][2]. Production Results - Copper production for Q1 2025 totaled 2.23 million pounds, a decrease of 33% from 3.34 million pounds in Q1 2024 [4][8]. - Gold production for Q1 2025 was 1,553 ounces, down 28% from 2,156 ounces in Q1 2024 [4][8]. - The total tonnes of ore mined decreased by 13% to 56,467 tonnes from 64,873 tonnes in Q1 2024 [4]. - The tonnes processed in Q1 2025 were 54,978, a 16% decrease from 65,787 tonnes in Q1 2024 [4]. Operational Metrics - Average tonnes processed per day in Q1 2025 were 773, down 5% from 811 in Q1 2024 [4][8]. - The copper head grade was 1.97%, a decrease of 22% from 2.51% in Q1 2024 [4][8]. - The gold head grade was 1.40 grams per tonne, down 15% from 1.64 grams per tonne in Q1 2024 [4][8]. - Copper recovery improved to 93.6%, up 2% from 91.8% in Q1 2024, while gold recovery remained stable at 62.7% [4][8]. Future Outlook - The CEO indicated expectations for progressive improvements in production during the second and third quarters of 2025, aiming to recover the planned development and preparation rate [2]. - The El Roble mine has Proven and Probable mineral reserves estimated at 828 thousand tonnes, with an average grade of 2.49% Cu and 2.20 g/t Au, projected to last until Q1 2027 [9]. Exploration and Development - The company is actively exploring the larger land package and has identified numerous target areas for VMS type mineralization, which is the focus of the current surface drill program at El Roble [10]. - The El Roble mine has been upgraded since Atico gained control in 2013, increasing its nominal processing capacity from 400 tonnes per day to 1,000 tonnes per day [7].

Core Viewpoint - Atico Mining Corporation reported a net loss of $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a significant arbitration ruling in Colombia, despite achieving higher sales and operating income compared to the previous year [2][6][3]. Financial Performance - The company posted income from mining operations of $14 million, with sales increasing by 19% to $68.5 million compared to $57.5 million in 2023 [2][6]. - The net loss for 2024 was $18.7 million, a substantial increase from a net loss of $5.8 million in 2023, largely due to a $24.5 million pre-tax loss from the arbitration ruling [6][7]. - The average realized price for copper was $4.19 per pound, up from $3.94 in 2023, and for gold, it was $2,452 per ounce, compared to $2,009 in 2023 [6][7]. Production and Operational Details - Atico's El Roble mine produced 13.7 million pounds of copper and 9,106 ounces of gold in concentrate, with cash costs of $2.07 per payable pound of copper [2][8]. - Copper production increased by 4% year-over-year, while gold production decreased by 10%, attributed to changes in head grades and processed ore [8][9]. - The company processed 274,181 tonnes of ore, a decrease of 2% from 2023, with a copper grade of 2.46% and a gold grade of 1.61% [9]. Cash Costs and Margins - Cash costs per tonne of processed ore rose by 10% to $142.68, while cash costs per pound of payable copper increased by 1% to $2.07 [6][9]. - The cash margin per pound of payable copper produced was $2.12, reflecting a 12% increase over 2023 due to higher realized copper prices and improved copper head grades [6][9]. Arbitration and Liabilities - The arbitration ruling on March 7, 2025, required the company to back pay copper royalties since 1994, resulting in a total pre-tax loss of $24.5 million for 2024 [11][13]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had an outstanding arbitration award liability of $13.2 million, with $4.7 million classified as a current liability and $8.5 million as a non-current liability [13]. Future Outlook - The company aims to prioritize production goals and cost efficiencies at El Roble while taking advantage of favorable metal prices [3][6]. - Atico is also working on obtaining necessary permits for the La Plata project, indicating ongoing development efforts in its project pipeline [14].