Question-and-Answer SessionBryce HammingChief Financial Officer Yes, for sure. Thanks for having me as well. Enjoying the conference. Yes. So I think recent developments, it's really for Taseko Mines is really about Florence Copper this year. That's our newest asset that we've brought on stream. We finished the construction just recently, and we've started operations. So that's been our major achievement this year as far as recent developments. We've had actually all things firing on all fronts, including s ...

Taseko Mines (NYSEAM:TGB) 2025 Conference December 02, 2025 01:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsBryce Hamming - CFOModeratorThank you, everyone, for joining us post-lunch. I really appreciate it. In this current panel, we have Taseko Mines. So, from Taseko, we have Bryce, CFO, joining us. Thank you, Bryce, for joining us. If anyone out there has a question, please raise your hand. We'll get a mic to you, and you can ask your question. Maybe to start off, Bryce, again, thank you very much for coming here. Maybe ...

Core Insights - Taseko Mines Limited (NYSEAmerican:TGB) experienced a significant increase in stock price, rising by 24.23% week-on-week, driven by higher gold and copper prices [1][3] - The company reported mixed earnings for the third quarter, with a substantial widening of net loss despite an increase in revenues [2][3] Financial Performance - Taseko Mines widened its net loss by 15,365% to $27.8 million from $180,000 in the same period last year [3] - Revenues increased by 11.7% to $173.9 million from $155.6 million year-on-year, primarily due to the sale of 26 million pounds of copper and 421,000 pounds of molybdenum [3] Production Metrics - Gibraltar copper production improved significantly, producing 27.6 million pounds of copper in the third quarter, which included 895,000 pounds of copper cathode and 558,000 pounds of molybdenum [4] - Copper recoveries for the third quarter were at 77%, with both grade and recoveries higher than the previous two quarters, and expectations for further increases in the fourth quarter [5]

Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Ltd. (NYSEAmerican:TGB) has reached a nine-year high, driven by optimistic copper price forecasts from UBS, which predicts significant price increases in the coming quarters [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Taseko Mines extended its winning streak to three days, with the stock price reaching a peak of $5.13 during intra-day trading before closing at $5.04, reflecting a 10.77% increase [1]. - The stock's performance is attributed to investor confidence following UBS's positive outlook on copper prices [1]. Group 2: Copper Price Forecast - UBS forecasts copper prices to rise to $11,500 per ton in March 2026, $12,000 in June, and further to $12,500 and $13,000 in September and December, respectively [1]. - The forecast considers ongoing supply risks and lower inventories, which are expected to maintain tight market conditions [2]. - UBS anticipates a copper deficit of 230,000 tons in 2025 and 407,000 tons in 2026, primarily due to reduced output from Freeport McMoran's Grasberg mine [2]. Group 3: Company Developments - Taseko Mines confirmed a tragic accident at its Gibraltar mine in British Columbia, resulting in the death of a contract worker, leading to a halt in all activities at the site until a full investigation is completed [2]. - The company expressed condolences and emphasized the health and safety of its employees, offering support services to those affected by the incident [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The third quarter results showed significant improvement over the previous two quarters, with copper production just under 28 million pounds and adjusted EBITDA of CAD 62 million [4][5][12] - Total revenue for the quarter was CAD 174 million, a 50% increase quarter over quarter, driven by higher sales volume and strong copper pricing [12][13] - The average realized copper price was just shy of $4.50 per pound US, in line with the LME average [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Copper sales for the quarter were 26 million pounds, including 900,000 pounds of cathode, slightly below production due to shipment timing [12] - Molybdenum production increased to 560,000 pounds, reflecting higher moly grades [5] - Operating costs at Florence were CAD 8 million for the quarter, expected to increase as operations ramp up [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The COMEX price for copper has been trading at a premium to the LME, recently at about 4% premium or roughly $0.20 a pound [10] - The U.S. government plans to revisit tariffs in mid-next year, with potential tariffs on cathode increasing to 15% by the end of 2026 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on ramping up production at the Florence project, with expectations to produce copper early in the new year [8][9] - The company plans to advance work at the Yellowhead project, viewing it as an important long-term growth opportunity [11] - The recent equity offering has strengthened the balance sheet, allowing for additional working capital support ahead of the Florence ramp-up [11][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the ramp-up at Florence and the potential for increased production next year [20] - The early results from the wellfield operations are positive, indicating a good start for the project [8][20] - The company is monitoring market dynamics closely, especially regarding potential future tariffs and their impact on copper pricing [10] Other Important Information - The company achieved substantial completion of the SXEW plant at Florence, marking a significant milestone [7][14] - The company ended the quarter with CAD 91 million in cash, positioning it well for future operations [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Benefits of accelerating wellfield drilling - Management indicated that the key is to open additional wells to increase solution flows, which is crucial for ramp-up [18] Question: Production guidance for next year - Management refrained from providing specific production guidance but expressed optimism based on current conditions [20] Question: Milestones for declaring commercial production - Management stated that the focus will be on operating profit and cash flow rather than traditional metrics for declaring commercial production [26][28] Question: Accounting for revenues and costs - Revenue will be recognized once cathode is sold, and some costs will be capitalized until the plant is fully operational [29] Question: Status of initial capital spend - Management confirmed that the initial capital spend is effectively complete, with only minor commissioning costs expected in Q4 [30]

Core Insights - Taseko Mines Limited reported a third quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $62 million, a net loss of $28 million ($0.09 per share), and Adjusted net income of $6 million ($0.02 earnings per share) with revenues of $174 million from the sale of 26 million pounds of copper and 421 thousand pounds of molybdenum [1][11][12] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q3 2025 were $173.9 million, an increase of $18.3 million compared to Q3 2024 [8] - Cash flows from operations decreased to $36.5 million from $65 million in the previous year [8] - The net loss for the quarter was $27.8 million, compared to a loss of $0.18 million in Q3 2024 [8][11] Production and Operations - Gibraltar produced 27.6 million pounds of copper, including 895 thousand pounds of copper cathode, with a total operating cost of $2.87 per pound [11][19] - Mill throughput was 7.8 million tons, consistent with the nameplate capacity of 85,000 tons per day, and the average copper grade processed was 0.22% [2][15] - Molybdenum production increased by 33% year-over-year to 558 thousand pounds, benefiting from improved grades [17] Project Developments - At Florence Copper, substantial completion of the SX/EW plant area was achieved in September, with first copper cathode production expected in early 2026 [4][24] - The company successfully completed a $173 million equity financing in October, strengthening its balance sheet and allowing for early restart of wellfield drilling at Florence Copper [6][11] Market Outlook - The fundamentals of the copper market remain strong, with expectations of continued high copper prices driven by demand from electrification and constrained supply [6] - The company anticipates copper production for 2025 to be between 100 to 105 million pounds, with further improvements in grades and recoveries expected in Q4 2025 [20][21] Long-term Strategy - Taseko aims to grow by acquiring and developing a pipeline of copper-focused projects in North America, with ongoing developments in British Columbia [26] - The Yellowhead copper project is projected to produce 4.4 billion pounds of copper over a 25-year mine life at an average cash cost of $1.90 per pound [28][29]

Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Limited is set to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 12, 2025, after market close [1]. Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will be discussed in a telephone conference call and live webcast on November 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time [2]. - The conference call will include opening remarks by management followed by a question and answer session for analysts and investors [2]. Group 2: Access Information - The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-715-9871 toll free or 646-307-1963, using access code 9308157 [2]. - The webcast will be available at tasekomines.com/investors/events and archived until November 13, 2026, for later playback [3].

Group 1 - Taseko Mines (TGB) is a Canadian mid-tier producer with three main assets: Gibraltar, Florence, and Yellowhead [1] - Gibraltar has a long history of stable production, providing a solid cash flow foundation for the company [1] - Florence is currently at a different stage of development, indicating potential future growth opportunities [1] Group 2 - The mining industry is believed to be in the early upward stages of a mining supercycle, particularly in base metals [1] - The focus on long-term compounding and high-reward investments suggests a strategic approach to capitalizing on market opportunities [1]

Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Limited has successfully closed a bought deal offering, raising gross proceeds of US$170.1 million through the sale of 42 million common shares at a price of US$4.05 per share [1]. Group 1: Offering Details - A total of 42,000,000 common shares were sold, including 4,900,000 shares from the Underwriters' partial exercise of the over-allotment option [1]. - The offering was completed under an underwriting agreement with BMO Capital Markets and Canaccord Genuity Corp. as co-lead managers, along with National Bank Financial Inc. and TD Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company's revolving credit facility and for general corporate and working capital purposes [2]. Group 3: Regulatory and Filing Information - The offering was completed via a prospectus supplement dated October 17, 2025, to the Company's existing Canadian short form base shelf prospectus and related U.S. registration statement [3]. - The Prospectus Supplement has been filed with securities commissions in Canada (except Quebec and Nunavut) and with the U.S. SEC [3].

Company Performance - Taseko Mines (TGB) has shown a year-to-date performance increase of approximately 108.8%, significantly outperforming the Basic Materials sector, which has returned an average of 27.1% [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TGB's full-year earnings has increased by 28.6% over the past quarter, indicating a positive trend in analyst sentiment and earnings outlook [3] Industry Context - Taseko Mines is part of the Mining - Miscellaneous industry, which consists of 69 companies and currently ranks 47 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This industry has seen an average gain of 34.6% year-to-date, suggesting that TGB is performing well relative to its peers [6] - Another company in the Basic Materials sector, NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB), has outperformed the sector with a year-to-date return of 435.5% and also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][5] Investment Outlook - Both Taseko Mines and NioCorp Developments Ltd. are expected to continue their strong performance, making them noteworthy options for investors interested in Basic Materials stocks [7]