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Endeavour Silver(EXK) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-07 19:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company produced 1.8 million ounces of silver and 7,300 ounces of gold, totaling approximately 3 million silver equivalent ounces, representing an 88% increase compared to Q3 2024 [3] - Revenue for the quarter was reported at $111 million, a 109% increase year-over-year, driven by higher precious metal prices and increased production [3] - Mine operating cash flow before working capital changes rose by 102%, while cash costs increased to $18 per payable silver ounce [4] - The company reported a net loss of $37.5 million for the period, primarily due to a loss on derivative contracts of $39 million [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Colpa produced 1.3 million silver equivalent ounces in Q3 2025, continuing to align with historical performance benchmarks [8] - All-in sustaining costs increased to $30.53 per ounce, net of byproduct credits, due to elevated exploration and initial capital investments [4] - Terronera experienced a mine operating loss of $3.6 million during the commissioning period, but has since reached commercial production [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average silver price during the quarter was $38, with expectations for Q4 to be around $48 [57] - The company is experiencing higher costs due to inflation and operational challenges, including reliance on diesel generators while awaiting LNG permits [59] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to optimize operations at Terronera and expects to refine processes to improve throughput and recoveries [6] - Management is focused on advancing the Pitarrilla project, with plans to upgrade inferred resources to indicated and publish a feasibility study by mid-2026 [9] - The integration of the Colpa acquisition is progressing smoothly, with ongoing exploration to validate historical resource estimates [8] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving free cash flow in Q4 2025, contingent on operational efficiencies at Terronera [57] - The company is evaluating refinancing options for its project loan facility now that Terronera is in commercial production [30] - Management acknowledged the volatility in the market due to derivative liabilities but remains focused on long-term growth and shareholder value [78] Other Important Information - The company incurred $1.5 million in exploration expenses in Q3 2025 as part of its commitment to validate historical resources at Colpa [8] - The company has room for about 60,000 tons of stockpile at Terronera, with plans to increase throughput to 2,500 tons per day [24][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What has been seen with Colpa versus expectations? - Management noted throughput is above 2,000 tons per day, but grades were slightly lower than expected. Community and labor relations are strong, and exploration results have been positive [14][15] Question: Update on Terronera's performance in October? - Management reported steady performance with no significant events, focusing on refining and optimizing plant operations [28][29] Question: Update on balance sheet and ATM usage? - The company has not used the ATM in the past month and is evaluating refinancing options for the project finance facility [30] Question: Clarification on CapEx spending? - Management indicated that CapEx spending would be consistent, with no significant catch-up expected in Q4 [37] Question: How critical is development at Guanacevi? - Sustaining capital is essential for maintaining production levels, and the company is on track with its development plans [49] Question: When can positive free cash flow be expected? - Management expects to achieve free cash flow in Q4 2025, driven by operational improvements at Terronera [57] Question: Will capital return policies be discussed soon? - Management indicated that cash flow from Terronera will be reinvested into Pitarrilla before considering capital returns to shareholders [62][63] Question: What is the exposure to derivative liabilities going forward? - Management clarified that they are not interested in entering new gold hedges and will focus on producing and delivering into existing contracts [82]