Eldorado Gold Reports Solid Q3 2025 Financial and Operational Results; Skouries On Track for Q1 2026

Operations - Gold production reached 115,190 ounces, benefiting from higher output at the Lamaque Complex, while production at Olympias faced challenges [5] - Gold sales totaled 116,529 ounces at an average realized price of $3,527 per ounce [5] - The company is tightening its 2025 annual gold production guidance to between 470,000 to 490,000 ounces [5] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $434.7 million, up from $331.8 million in Q3 2024 [30][33] - Net earnings attributable to shareholders from continuing operations were $56.5 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to $101.1 million, or $0.49 per share in Q3 2024 [38] - Adjusted net earnings were $82.3 million, or $0.41 per share, an increase from $71.0 million, or $0.35 per share in Q3 2024 [39] Production Costs - Production costs increased to $164.1 million in Q3 2025 from $141.2 million in Q3 2024, driven by higher royalties and labor costs [34] - Total cash costs averaged $1,195 per ounce sold, up from $953 in Q3 2024 [36] - All-in sustaining costs (AISC) averaged $1,679 per ounce sold, an increase from $1,335 in Q3 2024 [37] Capital Expenditures - Total capital expenditures for Q3 2025 were $255.6 million, including $137.7 million for project capital at Skouries [5] - Sustaining capital expenditures were $38.3 million in Q3 2025, compared to $33.3 million in Q3 2024 [42] - Growth capital investment totaled $57.7 million, primarily related to Kisladag and Lamaque [5] Skouries Project Update - The Skouries Project achieved a significant milestone with the first underground test stope blast [7] - Project capital for 2025 has been revised upward to $440 to $470 million, reflecting accelerated work [15] - First concentrate production is expected toward the end of Q1 2026, with commercial production anticipated in mid-2026 [13] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased approximately $78.8 million worth of common shares during the quarter [11] - The ongoing share buybacks reflect a disciplined approach to capital allocation and confidence in long-term growth [8] Board Changes - Samantha Espley has been appointed to the Board of Directors, while John Webster will resign effective November 1, 2025 [9]