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METALLA REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDES ASSET UPDATES
Prnewswire· 2025-03-27 20:30
Core 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].
GOLD ROYALTY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND 2024 RESULTS, RECORD REVENUE AND POSITIVE OPERATING CASH FLOWS WITH CONTINUED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH EXPECTED IN 2025 AND OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS
Prnewswire· 2025-03-20 10:20
Core Viewpoint - Gold Royalty Corp. reported record revenues and positive operating cash flows for 2024, indicating strong growth potential for 2025 and beyond, driven by strategic acquisitions of royalties on large-scale mining operations [2][6][25]. Financial Highlights - For Q4 2024, total revenue reached $3.4 million, a significant increase from $1.0 million in Q4 2023. For the full year 2024, total revenue was $10.1 million, compared to $3.0 million in 2023 [5][6]. - The company reported a net loss of $3.2 million for Q4 2024, an improvement from a net loss of $19.4 million in Q4 2023. For the full year, the net loss was $3.4 million, down from $26.8 million in 2023 [5][7]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $1.2 million, compared to a loss of $3.0 million in Q4 2023. For the full year, adjusted EBITDA was $4.8 million, improving from a loss of $4.4 million in 2023 [6][44]. Production and Growth Outlook - The company expects Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs) to increase to between 5,700 and 7,000 in 2025, representing a 16% growth from 2024 levels. This growth is attributed to the ramp-up of three cash-flowing assets [6][25]. - Over the next five years, GEOs are projected to grow by over 360%, reaching between 23,000 and 28,000 by 2029, supported by contributions from existing and developing assets [6][27]. Portfolio and Project Updates - The Borborema project is expected to achieve commercial production in the second half of 2025, with production guidance of 33,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold [10]. - The Côté Gold mine has successfully started operations, with a focus on achieving full production capacity by the end of 2025 [13]. - The company has added eight new royalties in the past year, bringing the total to 48 since acquiring Ely Gold Royalties Inc. in 2021 [23]. Capital and Financial Strategy - The company anticipates strengthening its balance sheet through increased cash flow generation and stable operating costs, while maintaining a focus on debt repayment and disciplined growth [6][25]. - The 2025 outlook assumes a gold price of $2,668 per ounce and a copper price of $4.23 per pound, indicating a positive growth trajectory for the company [25][29].