Ero Copper Reports Second Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Results

Core Insights - Ero Copper Corp. reported record copper production of 15,513 tonnes in Q2 2025, driven by the ramp-up of the Tucumã Operation and improved performance at the Caraíba Operations [2][3] - The company achieved commercial production at Tucumã effective July 1, 2025, with a 25% increase in copper production from Q1 2025 [2][3] - Financial results showed a net income of $70.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $82.7 million, reflecting strong operational performance and higher metal prices [2][14] Production Highlights - Caraíba Operations produced 9,162 tonnes of copper in concentrate at an average C1 cash cost of $2.07 per pound, marking a 25% quarter-on-quarter production growth [2][9] - Tucumã Operation produced 6,351 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 25% increase from Q1 2025, with sustained plant throughput exceeding 75% of design capacity [2][9] - Gold production reached 7,743 ounces at an average C1 cash cost of $1,115 per ounce, representing a 17% increase in production quarter-on-quarter [2][9] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q2 2025 were $163.5 million, up from $125.1 million in Q1 2025, with gross profit increasing to $67.3 million [14] - Adjusted net income attributable to owners was $48.1 million, with a diluted earnings per share of $0.46 [14][32] - Available liquidity at quarter-end was $113.3 million, including $68.3 million in cash and cash equivalents [2][14] Guidance Updates - Full-year copper production guidance has been updated to 67,500 to 80,000 tonnes, reflecting slower-than-expected ramp-up at Tucumã [15] - Updated guidance for Tucumã is set at 30,000 to 37,500 tonnes with C1 cash costs of $1.10 to $1.30 per pound [15][17] - Gold production guidance for Xavantina Operations has been revised to 40,000 to 50,000 ounces, with C1 cash costs of $850 to $1,000 per ounce [16][17] Operational Initiatives - Ongoing initiatives at Caraíba include enhancing operational efficiency and cost control, focusing on upper levels of the Pilar Mine to reduce haul distances [2][4] - Investments in mine modernization and mechanization at Xavantina are expected to drive higher production rates in H2 2025 [2][4] - The company completed 18,000 meters of drilling at the Furnas Project, with a focus on extending known mineralization [2][3]