Orla Mining(ORLA) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company sold just under 93,000 oz of gold at a realized price of $4,025/oz, resulting in $378 million in revenue for the quarter [15] - Consolidated cash costs and all-in sustaining costs for Q4 totaled $1,093 and $1,536/oz of gold sold, respectively [16] - The company recorded a net income of $79 million or $0.23 per share, with adjusted earnings of $143 million or $0.42 per share [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Musselwhite Mine produced nearly 76,000 oz of gold in Q4, with a mill grade of 6.77 g/t Au and a gold recovery of 95.65% [6] - Camino Rojo oxide mine produced 19,587 oz of gold in Q4, with a strip ratio of 1.52 due to a pit wall event [7][8] - The company achieved six consecutive months of consistent ore production at Musselwhite, averaging approximately 3,800 tpd [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates annual production to exceed 220,000 oz over the first 10 years, effectively doubling current output [10] - The South Railroad Project is expected to deliver an average output of 103,000 oz of gold annually over the first five years at an all-in sustaining cost of approximately $1,485/oz [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its operations and advancing growth opportunities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico [3] - Plans include construction at South Carlin, continued exploration at Musselwhite, and advancing the Camino Rojo underground project [30] - The company aims to balance strategic growth initiatives, exploration for new discoveries, deleveraging, and returning capital to shareholders [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in operational momentum and a clear path to continued production expansion, forecasting 340,000-360,000 oz for 2026 [30] - The approval of the environmental impact statement at Camino Rojo is seen as a significant milestone for future operations [10] Other Important Information - The company announced its first quarterly dividend in December 2025, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation [18] - Exploration and project development costs for Q4 were $43.9 million, with a cash balance of $421 million at the end of December 2025 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes to the mine plan at Camino Rojo in response to the latest permit - Management clarified that the mine plan for 2026 will not change due to the permit, as guidance had already assumed its receipt [33][34] Question: Key development milestones for South Railroad - Management indicated that detailed engineering and procurement are underway, with updates expected throughout the year [35][36] Question: Capital expenditure budget for 2026 and its contingencies - The $200 million budget for South Railroad is contingent on the receipt of the Record of Decision, with potential adjustments based on timing [41] Question: Cost of mining in deeper areas at Musselwhite and lateral drilling - Management acknowledged that costs increase with depth but are planning improvements to material handling systems to mitigate this [42][43]