Magna Mining Announces H2 2025 Guidance

Core Viewpoint - Magna Mining Inc. is optimistic about the production and cost guidance for the second half of 2025, focusing on the development of the McCreedy West Mine and expecting improved operational metrics and reduced costs in the coming years [2][4]. Production and Cost Guidance - For Q3 2025, the company expects to sell between 80,000 and 92,000 tons of ore from the 700 Copper Zone, with a copper equivalent grade of 2.90% to 3.40%. For Q4 2025, the expected grade increases to 3.80% to 4.40% [4][6]. - Average realized price for copper is projected at $5.69 per pound, with cash costs per copper equivalent pound expected to decrease from $5.25 to $6.00 in Q3 to $4.25 to $5.00 in Q4 [4][6]. - All-in sustaining costs (AISC) are anticipated to drop from $6.75 to $7.50 in Q3 to $5.25 to $6.10 in Q4 [4][6]. Development Plans - The company plans significant investments in the McCreedy West Mine, including upgrading mobile equipment and increasing capital and operating mine development, with a forecasted daily development rate of 28 feet per day in the second half of 2025 [5][9]. - Total underground development planned for H2 2025 is approximately 5,100 feet, with a focus on accessing the western side of the 700 Copper Zone [7][8]. Operational Improvements - The mine's operational plan is evolving to enhance flexibility and optimize production, with expectations of developing into higher-grade mining areas [2][4]. - The planned capital development is expected to facilitate access to previously untested areas, supporting a more robust operating plan moving into 2026 [9].