Prnewswire·2025-03-27 20:30Core Viewpoint - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reported positive operational and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, with expectations for continued growth in 2025 driven by new production milestones and cash flow generation from various projects [3][4][5]. Company Highlights - For the year ended December 31, 2024, Metalla received or accrued payments on 2,481 attributable Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs) at an average realized price of $2,411 and an average cash cost of $19 per attributable GEO [4][49]. - The company recognized revenue from royalty and stream interests of $5.9 million, with a net loss of $5.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million for the same period [4][54]. - Operating cash margin was reported at $2,401 per attributable GEO from various royalty interests [4][54]. Outlook - In 2025, Metalla expects to receive or accrue payments on 3,500 to 4,500 attributable GEOs, with primary cash flow sources anticipated from Tocantinzinho, Wharf, Endeavor, Aranzazu, La Encantada, and La Guitarra [5][6]. Asset Updates - Tocantinzinho: As of year-end 2024, Proven Mineral Reserves totaled 1.06 million ounces at 1.23 g/t gold, with plans for near-mine exploration budgeted at $2 million for 2025 [7][8]. - Wharf: Coeur Mining reported production guidance for 2025 at Wharf of 90,000 to 100,000 ounces of gold, with exploration investment expected to be $7-10 million [11][12][13]. - Aranzazu: Aura Minerals announced fourth quarter 2024 production at Aranzazu totaled 23.4 K GEOs, with 2025 production guidance between 88,000 to 97,000 GEOs [14][15][16]. - La Guitarra: Sierra Madre announced full commercial production commenced on January 1, 2025, with Metalla accruing 25 GEOs for Q4 2024 [17]. - Endeavor: Polymetals Resources announced plans to commence production in Q2 2025, with Metalla holding a 4.0% NSR royalty on lead, zinc, and silver produced [20][21]. - Côté-Gosselin: IAMGOLD plans to spend approximately $18.6 million on exploration in 2025, including 45,000 meters of drilling [22][23][24]. - Copper World: Hudbay received the final major permit for the project, with a definitive feasibility study expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 [29][30]. Financial Information - Adjusted working capital as of December 31, 2024, was reported at $11.8 million, reflecting the exclusion of the Convertible Loan Facility [56].