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Aura Announces Q1 2025 Financial and Operational Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-05 23:34
Core Viewpoint - Aura Minerals Inc. has reported its Q1 2025 financial and operational results, highlighting a strong start to the year with expectations for improved performance in upcoming quarters, particularly with the Borborema project entering commercial production in Q3 2025 [2][4]. Financial Performance - Total production in Q1 2025 was 60,087 gold equivalent ounces (GEO), a decrease of 10% from Q4 2024 and 12% from Q1 2024 [2][4]. - Net revenue for Q1 2025 reached $161.8 million, a 23% increase compared to Q1 2024 but a 6% decrease from Q4 2024 [2][6]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $81.5 million, marking a 53% increase year-over-year and setting a record high for the company [2][6]. Production Details - The Borborema project has commenced operations and is expected to produce between 33,000 and 40,000 ounces in 2025, with commercial production anticipated by Q3 2025 [4][5]. - Aranzazu produced 20,456 GEO in Q1 2025, a 10% decrease from Q4 2024, primarily due to reduced ore milled and increased maintenance downtime [4][6]. - Minosa's production totaled 17,654 GEO, reflecting a 9% decrease from the previous quarter, attributed to lower ore grades [6]. Cost Metrics - Cash cost per GEO sold was $1,149, a 5% increase from Q4 2024, while All In Sustaining Cost (AISC) was $1,461, up 6% from the previous quarter [2][6]. - The net debt at the end of Q1 2025 was $271.9 million, with a net debt-to-last-12-months EBITDA ratio of 0.92x [2][6]. Market Conditions - The average realized gold sales price in Q1 2025 was $2,786 per ounce, an 8% increase from Q4 2024 and 39% higher than Q1 2024 [6]. - Average copper sales prices rose to $4.26 per pound, reflecting a 3% increase from Q4 2024 and 11% higher than the same period in 2024 [6]. Strategic Outlook - The company is focused on developing efficient operations and has set a benchmark for ESG performance with the Borborema project, which incorporates renewable energy and local water resources [5][6]. - Management anticipates a supportive economic environment for commodity prices in the short to medium term, despite potential volatility [7].
Ero Copper Reports First Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-05 21:07
Core Viewpoint - Ero Copper Corp. reported strong operational and financial results for Q1 2025, driven by increased copper production and higher metals prices, with a focus on achieving record copper production in 2025 [1][4][7]. Financial Highlights - Revenues for Q1 2025 were $125.1 million, up from $122.5 million in Q4 2024 and $105.8 million in Q1 2024 [13]. - Net income attributable to owners of the Company was $80.2 million ($0.77 per diluted share), a significant recovery from a net loss of $48.9 million in Q4 2024 [13][14]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $63.2 million, compared to $59.1 million in Q4 2024 and $43.3 million in Q1 2024 [13][34]. Operational Highlights - Consolidated copper production reached 12,424 tonnes, with the Tucumã Operation contributing 5,067 tonnes and Caraíba Operations producing 7,357 tonnes [5][11]. - Gold production totaled 6,638 ounces, with average C1 cash costs of $1,100 per ounce and All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $2,228 per ounce [5][12]. - The company achieved a 32% quarter-on-quarter increase in ore tonnes processed at the Tucumã Operation, with more than half of the production occurring in March 2025 [11][15]. Production and Cost Guidance - Ero Copper expects full-year copper production for 2025 to range between 75,000 and 85,000 tonnes, with sequential increases anticipated throughout the year [15][17]. - The company reaffirmed its gold production guidance of 50,000 to 60,000 ounces for the Xavantina Operations, supported by higher processed tonnage and improved gold grades [16][17]. Capital Expenditure Guidance - Capital expenditure guidance for 2025 remains unchanged at $230 to $270 million, excluding capitalized ramp-up costs prior to the declaration of commercial production at the Tucumã Operation [20][21]. Liquidity Position - At the end of Q1 2025, available liquidity was $115.6 million, including $80.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35 million of undrawn availability under the senior secured revolving credit facility [5][43].
McEwen Mining Q1 2025 Results Conference Call
Globenewswire· 2025-05-05 18:53
Core Viewpoint - McEwen Mining Inc. is set to hold a conference call on May 8, 2025, to discuss its Q1 2025 financial results and project developments, inviting participants to engage in a question-and-answer session [1][2]. Company Overview - McEwen Mining Inc. is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada (USA), Canada, Mexico, and Argentina [3]. - The company owns 46.4% of McEwen Copper, which is developing the Los Azules copper project, aiming to be Argentina's first regenerative copper mine and achieve carbon neutrality by 2038 [3]. Management and Financial Commitment - The company focuses on enhancing productivity and extending the life of its assets to increase share price and provide investor yield [4]. - Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, has a personal investment of US$205 million in the company, while his annual salary is US$1 [4]. Trading Information - McEwen Mining's shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "MUX" [4].
Canadian Critical Minerals Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting
Newsfile· 2025-05-05 15:49
Group 1: Company Announcements - Canadian Critical Minerals Inc. (CCMI) held its annual and special meeting on April 29, 2025, where shareholders approved all business matters, including the re-election of directors and the appointment of auditors [1] - The shareholders also approved the Company's rolling stock option plan [1] Group 2: Operational Updates - CCMI shipped 11 trucks of high-grade mineralized copper material to New Afton in the last three days of April 2025, following the removal of road restrictions by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure of British Columbia [2] - The Company plans to continue trucking higher-grade mineralized copper material to New Afton throughout May 2025, utilizing both stockpiled material and new material processed through the ore sorter [2] Group 3: Company Profile - CCMI is primarily focused on two near-term copper production assets in Canada, with its main asset being the 100% owned Bull River Mine project, which contains over 150 million pounds of copper [3] - The Company also holds a 10% interest in XXIX Metals Corp., which owns the Thierry copper project and the Opemiska copper project [3]
Taseko Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings
Globenewswire· 2025-05-01 21:43
Core Viewpoint - Taseko Mines Limited reported a net loss of $29 million in Q1 2025, with revenues of $139 million from copper and molybdenum sales, while construction at Florence Copper is progressing on schedule towards first copper production expected in Q4 2025 [2][5][34]. Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $34 million, with earnings from mining operations before depletion and amortization at $39 million [2][7]. - The company recorded a net loss of $29 million ($0.09 loss per share) and an adjusted net loss of $7 million ($0.02 loss per share) [2][7]. - Revenues decreased to $139 million from $146.9 million in the previous year, primarily due to lower copper production [7][9]. Production and Operations - Gibraltar Mine produced 20 million pounds of copper and 336 thousand pounds of molybdenum in Q1 2025, with total operating costs (C1) at US$2.26 per pound of copper produced [3][20]. - Mill throughput averaged 87,800 tons per day, exceeding design capacity, but copper production was impacted by lower metallurgical recoveries from oxidized ore [3][5]. - The average copper grade was 0.19% with a recovery rate of 68% [3][15]. Project Development - Construction at Florence Copper is 78% complete, with critical aspects on schedule, and first copper cathode production expected in Q4 2025 [4][28]. - The company has completed 80 out of 90 planned production wells, with ongoing work on surface infrastructure and electrowinning areas [4][29]. Future Outlook - Annual copper production for 2025 is expected to be approximately 10 million pounds lower than previous guidance due to delays in accessing higher-grade ore [5][21]. - Significant increases in copper grades and recoveries are anticipated in the second half of 2025 and into 2026 [5][21]. - The company has secured copper collar contracts to ensure a minimum copper price of US$4.00 per pound for 81 million pounds of copper for the remainder of 2025 [12][27].
Hudbay Completes Transaction to Consolidate 100% Ownership in the Copper Mountain Mine
Globenewswire· 2025-04-30 20:01
TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation’s (“MMC”) 25% interest in Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd. (the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, Hudbay now owns 100% of the Copper Mountain mine. Hudbay has made the initial US$4.5 million cash payment to MMC with the remaining deferred and contingent cash payments to be ma ...
沪铜日评:国内铜冶炼厂5月检修产能或环增,国内电解铜社会库存量环比减少-20250430
Hong Yuan Qi Huo· 2025-04-30 12:38
004月8日,贵州孵化公众号上发布消息称"谈疏铁钢铁理氟"耦合循环一体化项目在贵阳市开阳目双流镇测永村开工,2万吨/年六氟减酸锂等项目开工。据了解,该项目是以磷的主导 的全资源循环播合产业示范项目,中核铂目、贵州降化及其他产业方与贵阳市人民政府签署合作协议。通过建设140万吨七水顽棱亚铁联产40万吨铁白粉、60万吨磷旋铁、60万吨磷酸铁 理、15万吨碳酸锂、1万吨氟化锂、2万吨元氰磷酸锂、10万吨铜冶炼、磷石膏分解制动酸、热电联产项目、公铺工程项目来打造具有全球等务力频能源电池材料研发和生产基地。 0组:BSMT 降,4月海关公布的进口再生铜原锌数据显示,3月再生铜原料进口量为18.97万突物吨,环比减少28%,同比减少12.07%。折分来源国来看,前五来源国分别为日本、美国、泰 国、马来西亚和中国台湾,日本进口量达2.7万实物吨,环比增加16%,一举跃升至第一名,美国进口量2.2万弈物吨,环比减少29%,受中美贸易战不断升级。中国海关次对4月00日前 寓开美国随口,并于5月22号前到达中国港口并报关的再生铜原料进行关税豁免,但在此前,8月份进口贸易商早已停止从美国采购两生铜原料,3月份到港货物均是1、2月赛 ...
Solis Announces Quarterly Activities Report for the Period Ended 28 February 2025
Newsfile· 2025-04-30 00:43
Company Overview - Solis Minerals Limited is focused on advancing its portfolio of high-priority copper-gold targets in the Southern Coastal Belt of Peru, holding 81 exploration concessions covering a total area of 69,200 hectares [3][5][52] - The company has appointed Mitch Thomas as Chief Executive Officer, who brings extensive experience in South America and project development [4][48] Financial Highlights - Solis successfully completed a placement raising A$4.5 million to support drilling activities in Peru [7][42] - The company had a cash balance of A$0.8 million as of February 28, 2025, with additional funds raised post-reporting period [40][42] Project Developments - Significant progress was made in advancing permits and refining high-priority copper targets, with drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este expected to begin in May 2025 [8][16] - The Chocolate Project has revealed multiple copper-gold targets, with notable geochemical assay results including 0.71% Cu and 0.60 g/t Au for Porphyry Target 1 [27][26] Market Conditions - The copper market is experiencing strong momentum, with prices recently surpassing US$10,000 per tonne due to supply constraints and robust demand, particularly linked to the global energy transition [13][15] - Gold prices have reached record highs above US$3,000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank purchases [14][15] Exploration Activities - Extensive copper porphyry mineralization has been identified at the Cinto Project, with significant channel sampling results indicating 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu [21][23] - The company is planning Induced-Polarisation (IP) surveys to define drill targets at Cinto, with drilling anticipated in the second half of 2025 [25][20] Corporate Strategy - Solis is evaluating options to simplify its listing structure, potentially delisting from the TSXV and establishing the ASX as its primary listing [41] - The company is actively reviewing potential acquisitions in various jurisdictions, focusing on copper and gold projects that are drill-ready [39]
ICSG:今明两年全球精炼铜市场料分别过剩28.9万吨和20.9万吨
Wen Hua Cai Jing· 2025-04-28 13:26
Group 1 - The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) held a meeting on April 25, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, discussing key issues affecting the global copper market [2] - Global copper mine production is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, reaching 23.5 million tons, driven by expansions in Kamoa (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Oyu Tolgoi (Mongolia), along with the new Malmyz mine (Russia) [3] - In 2026, global copper mine production is projected to increase by 2.5%, supported by ongoing expansions and improvements in production from Chile and Zambia [4] Group 2 - Global refined copper production is anticipated to grow by approximately 2.9% in 2025, with support from capacity expansions in China and new capacities in Indonesia, India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo [5] - Primary electrolytic refined production is expected to increase by 3%, while secondary production from scrap is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2025 [6] - In 2026, global refined copper production is expected to decline by 1.5%, primarily due to limited supply of concentrates, despite growth in wet smelting and secondary production [6] Group 3 - Global apparent refined copper usage is projected to grow by about 2.4% in 2025 and by 1.8% in 2026, with a downward adjustment from previous forecasts due to uncertainties in international trade policies [8][9] - China’s refined copper usage is expected to grow by approximately 2% in 2025 and 0.8% in 2026, while Asia remains the main driver of global growth [10] - The overall global usage is expected to benefit from improvements in key copper end-use sectors, energy transition, urbanization, and digitalization [10] Group 4 - The global refined copper balance is forecasted to show a surplus of approximately 289,000 tons in 2025 and about 209,000 tons in 2026 [11][12] - The surplus forecast for 2025 is higher than the previous estimate of 194,000 tons, indicating potential changes in production and usage dynamics [12] - ICSG acknowledges that unforeseen developments may alter the actual market balance compared to predictions [11]
Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High Prices
MarketBeat· 2025-04-28 11:21
Since October 2023, the spot price of gold is up about 75%. That outperformed most stocks at that time. But what most investors don’t realize is that if you go back 25 years, gold has climbed over 1,100% or nearly 12 times its price in 1999. And this isn’t the first time there’s been a gold rush. Since the world moved away from the gold standard in 1971, there have been about four different bull markets. According to economist and author Jim Rickards, gold rose 2,185% from 1971 to 1980, and 670% from 1999 t ...