Amphenol(US:APH) Globenewswireยท2025-07-03 13:08Core Viewpoint - Alphamin Resources Corp. provided an operational update highlighting production and financial performance for Q2 2025, indicating a recovery in sales and cash position despite production challenges due to security concerns [1][5][9]. Operational Performance - Contained tin production for Q2 2025 was 4,106 tonnes, below the target of 5,000 tonnes due to a temporary operational halt on March 13, 2025, with a phased restart beginning April 15, 2025 [5][10]. - The overall plant recovery rate improved to 77% from 75% in the previous quarter [2][5]. - Contained tin sales increased by 19% to 4,587 tonnes, aided by clearing a sales backlog from Q1 2025 [6][10]. Financial Performance - EBITDA guidance for Q2 2025 is set at US$75 million, a 21% increase from the previous quarter's actual EBITDA of US$62 million, primarily driven by higher sales [8][10]. - The All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) for Q2 2025 is estimated at US$16,500 per tonne sold, slightly higher than the previous quarter's US$16,279 due to operational disruptions [7][10]. - The company reported a net cash position of US$50 million, an improvement of US$52 million from a net debt position of US$2 million in the prior quarter [9][10]. Exploration Update - The exploration strategy focuses on increasing the resource base at Mpama North and Mpama South, discovering new tin deposits, and ongoing grassroots exploration [11][12]. - Drilling at Mpama South has shown visible mineralization, with the first drill hole intersecting multiple narrow cassiterite veins [13][10]. - Exploration drilling at Mpama North has also indicated potential for further cassiterite mineralization at depth [14][15]. Corporate Governance - The company has amended its Constitution to enhance corporate governance, with changes approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting on June 18, 2025 [17].