Coeur Mining(US:CDE)2025-08-07 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Free cash flow reached $146 million, enabling the repayment of the remaining balance on a revolving credit facility and funding initial share repurchases, resulting in a higher cash balance at quarter end [3][17] - Adjusted EBITDA is updated to over $800 million for the full year, with free cash flow expected to exceed $400 million [3][17] - Consolidated gold and silver production increased by 2527% respectively compared to the last quarter, totaling 108,000 ounces of gold and 4.7 million ounces of silver [5][6] - Total adjusted cash per ounce for gold and silver decreased by 56% respectively compared to the last quarter [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - At Los Chispas, silver production reached nearly 1.5 million ounces and gold production added 16,000 ounces, both exceeding annual guidance levels [6] - Palmarejo generated $42 million of free cash flow, driven by gold and silver production increases of 186% respectively compared to the first quarter [6] - Rochester saw silver and gold production increase by 137% respectively compared to the prior quarter and by 5079% compared to last year's second quarter [7] - Kensington achieved a 17% quarter-over-quarter production increase, generating $20 million of free cash flow [8] - Wharf's quarterly gold production increased by 18% to over 24,000 ounces, leading to free cash flow of $38 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reaffirmed its overall production and cost guidance for 2025, anticipating a stronger second half of production growth and higher margins [4] - The adjusted EBITDA margin reached 51%, more than double the margin from the same time last year [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on brownfield exploration potential around existing sites, with a significant increase in land positions around each asset [28] - The exploration program at Los Chispas is delivering promising results, with a focus on extending and infilling known veins [10][11] - The company aims to maintain a six-year mine life at Los Chispas while exploring opportunities for production growth [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a net cash position by year-end, supported by strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet [3][17] - The company anticipates generating second half free cash flow of between $250 million to $300 million based on updated pricing forecasts [18] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining operational flexibility and efficiency across all sites [58] Other Important Information - The company fully repaid the $110 million balance on its revolving credit facility, a quarter ahead of schedule [17] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 44% versus Q1 to $112 million [17] - The company is implementing a $75 million share buyback program as part of its return of capital strategy [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there an opportunity to accelerate Silvertip into a development project? - Management indicated a five-year timeframe for Silvertip but noted potential to shorten it due to supportive measures for critical minerals projects in Canada [26][27] Question: What are the biggest items to drive production growth? - Management emphasized brownfield exploration potential across existing sites, with significant opportunities at Wharf, Palmarejo, Kensington, and Las Chispas [28][29] Question: Clarification on free cash flow and tax implications? - Management confirmed that Mexico will continue to pay quarterly taxes, while the U.S. will maintain a zero tax rate due to net operating losses [35][38] Question: Insights on the share buyback program and Las Chispas exploration? - Management described the buyback program as having both discretionary and non-discretionary components, with plans to increase repurchase activity post-second quarter results [47][48] - Exploration at Las Chispas is focused on high-grade blocks, with positive results expected to support mine life and production growth [50][55]