Earnings call transcript: Galiano Gold Q1 2025 sees revenue beat, stock dips
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Overview
The company's financial performance shows mixed results: increased revenue but a net loss due to hedge book adjustments. Operational risks include a recent mill shutdown and safety concerns, but a strong cash position and zero debt offer stability. The Q&A section reveals cautious optimism about production and cost management, but lack of clarity on certain expenses. Despite maintaining production guidance, risks related to supply chain and regulatory changes could impact future performance. The absence of a concrete shareholder return plan further tempers positive sentiment, leading to a neutral outlook.
Key Financial Performance
Revenue $77,000,000, an increase from the previous year, attributed to selling gold at market prices after terminating the offtake agreement.
Income from mine operations $15,400,000, reflecting operational performance despite challenges.
Net earnings Net loss of $29,000,000, negatively affected by fair value adjustments to the hedge book due to rising gold prices.
Adjusted income $3,000,000, providing a clearer picture of operational profitability.
EBITDA Approximately $26,000,000, indicating strong operational cash flow.
Cash flow from operations $26,000,000, demonstrating solid operational performance.
Cash at quarter end $106,000,000, flat compared to the previous quarter, with zero debt.
All-in sustaining costs (AISC) $2,500 per ounce, higher due to lower production and increased royalty costs from high gold prices.
Mining costs Below $3.5 per tonne mined, indicating effective cost management.
Unit costs for processing plant $14.37 per tonne, down 9% from the previous quarter, attributed to feeding historical stockpile material.
Development capital spent $3,300,000, with an additional $3,200,000 spent on the waste stripping campaign.
Site G&A costs $5.78 per tonne milled, an improvement over the previous quarter.
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Operating Highlights
Production Outlook: A five-year outlook projects a 75% increase in production from 2024 levels over the next eighteen months.
Cash Position: The company ended the quarter with $106,000,000 in cash and zero debt.
Mining Operations: Mining operations recommenced at Asasi, with initial lower grade oxide ore supplementing material mined from Abore.
Cost Management: Unit costs for mining at Obore and Esasi decreased to $3.31 per tonne from $3.41 per tonne in Q4 2024.
Secondary Crusher Installation: The secondary crusher project is on track for completion in Q3 2025, which is critical for maintaining throughput.
Strategic Initiatives: Commenced the NCREAM waste stripping campaign in February ahead of schedule.
Exploration Success: Significant success at Obore, identifying a promising high-grade zone beneath the main pit.
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Risk or Challenges
Safety Risks: The company reported two Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) and three Total Recordable Injuries (TRIs) during the quarter, indicating a need for improved safety measures.
Operational Risks: An unscheduled two-week mill shutdown due to SAG mill repairs reduced production by approximately 5,000 ounces, impacting overall output and efficiency.
Supply Chain Risks: Crushing limitations are expected to continue affecting mill throughput until the secondary crusher is commissioned in Q3, which could delay production targets.
Economic Risks: High gold prices, while beneficial, increase royalty costs, potentially impacting All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) by up to $55 per ounce due to a new 2% growth sustainability levy imposed by the Ghanaian government.
Regulatory Risks: The increase in the Ghanaian government's growth sustainability levy directly affects revenues, adding financial pressure.
Production Guidance Risks: The impact of the mill shutdown and ongoing operational challenges may lead to production figures moving towards the lower end of guidance for 2025.
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Guidance & Outlook
Strategic Initiatives: Commenced the NCREAM waste stripping campaign in February ahead of schedule.
Exploration Success: Significant success at Oboro, identifying a promising high-grade zone beneath the main pit.
Production Increase: Projected a 75% increase in production from 2024 levels over the next 18 months.
Underground Resource Development: Strategic focus to develop a maiden underground resource at the AGM by year-end.
Production Guidance: Maintaining production guidance of between 280,000 ounces despite Q1 production figures.
Cash Position: Financial position remains robust with $106 million in cash and zero debt.
Cost Structure: Operating costs remain consistent; AISC expected to fall as production increases.
Capital Expenditure: $3.3 million spent on development capital and $3.2 million on waste stripping at Encran.
Secondary Crusher Installation: On track for completion in Q3 2025, critical for maintaining throughput.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Shareholder Return Plan: Galiano Gold maintains a strong financial position with $106 million in cash and zero debt, allowing for potential shareholder returns through future dividends or share buybacks. However, no specific share buyback program or dividend program was explicitly mentioned during the call.
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Key Q&A
Q:Can you walk me through your intermediate and longer term expectations for drilling?
A:We focused on the South Pit primarily to ensure the high grade zone was as robust as predicted. We saw grades and intercepts that were as good or better than expected, expanding the strike length from 90 meters to 180 meters. We are currently drilling deeper targets and planning follow-up tests for down dip extensions and structural targets.
Q:What happened with the cost of the secondary crusher equipment versus your expectations?
A:The secondary crusher project remains on budget. We’ve spent a couple of million this quarter, with the overall budget around 5 million. The equipment is in the country and moving towards the site.
Q:What sort of downtime should we expect for the installation of the secondary crusher?
A:We expect only a few days of downtime to tie in the circuit, as most pre-works can be done while the plant is still running.
Q:Should we expect any significant impact from the shutdown to tie in the secondary crusher?
A:We don’t expect a significant impact from the shutdown, as we have contingencies in place and the production forecast includes this downtime.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management appeared to avoid giving a direct answer regarding the specifics of the costs incurred for the secondary crusher installation, including how much has been paid thus far and any remaining balance owed.
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Earnings call transcript: Galiano Gold Q1 2025 sees revenue beat, stock dips
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The company's financial performance shows mixed results: increased revenue but a net loss due to hedge book adjustments. Operational risks include a recent mill shutdown and safety concerns, but a strong cash position and zero debt offer stability. The Q&A section reveals cautious optimism about production and cost management, but lack of clarity on certain expenses. Despite maintaining production guidance, risks related to supply chain and regulatory changes could impact future performance. The absence of a concrete shareholder return plan further tempers positive sentiment, leading to a neutral outlook.
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