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The earnings call summary shows strong financial metrics with increased gold, silver, and copper prices, reduced net loss, and improved EBITDA. The Q&A section highlighted management's confidence in overcoming production setbacks and pursuing vertical integration. However, uncertainties in regulatory risks and unresolved resource estimates slightly temper the outlook. Overall, the company's strategic initiatives, such as continued Froome mine operations and the Los Azules project, along with robust financial health, suggest a positive stock price movement.
Gold Price Gold at just below $4,000 an ounce is up 45% year-over-year. The increase is attributed to stronger metal prices.
Silver Price Silver is up 47% year-over-year. The increase is attributed to stronger metal prices.
Copper Price Copper is close to $5, up 13% year-over-year. The increase is attributed to stronger metal prices.
Net Loss Reported a net loss of $0.5 million or $0.01 a share compared to a loss of $2.1 million or $0.04 a share in the corresponding period. The improvement is due to better financial performance and adjustments in reporting costs for Los Azules.
Adjusted EBITDA Reported $11.8 million of positive EBITDA during the quarter or $0.22 a share compared to $10.5 million or $0.20 a share in the corresponding period. The increase is attributed to improved operational performance.
Cash Balance Ended the quarter with $51 million in cash and $24 million in marketable securities. The cash balance remained relatively unchanged from the prior quarter.
Los Azules Feasibility Study Published feasibility study results showing $2.9 billion after-tax NPV at 8%, 19.8% after-tax IRR, payback of 3.9 years, $3.2 billion initial CapEx, C1 cash cost of $1.71 per pound of copper, and all-in sustaining cost of $2.11 per pound of copper. The financial model used a copper price assumption of $4.35 per pound.
Los Azules Copper Project: Advanced from a world-class deposit into a derisked, politically endorsed, and bankable asset. Feasibility study confirms robust project economics with $2.9 billion after-tax NPV, 19.8% IRR, and a payback period of 3.9 years. Production process designed for low environmental impact, targeting 204,000 tonnes of pure copper annually in the first 5 years.
Canadian Gold Corp Acquisition: Set to close in January, with an updated resource estimate expected by February. Exploration ongoing, focusing on building out resources and optimizing permitting for production.
Argentina's Large-Scale Investment Incentive Program: Los Azules project accepted into the program, providing 30 years of legal, fiscal, and custom stability, access to foreign exchange, and a competitive tax rate. Publicly endorsed by Argentine officials.
Gold Production Pipeline: Ambitious growth plans to deliver 250,000-300,000 gold equivalent ounces annually by 2030. Froome West deposit now producing gold, bridging production gaps.
Operational Challenges: Q3 faced challenges at Froome mine and Gold Bar, but Q4 operations have improved. Development work at Stock deposit is on schedule, with production expected in the first half of next year.
Exploration and Expansion: Exploration success at Froome West, Gold Bar, and Stock. Plans to expand in Mexico and investments in high-growth potential properties like Seven Troughs.
ESG and Financing Partnerships: Collaboration with IFC to align Los Azules with rigorous ESG standards and establish a framework for future financing.
Gold Bar Operations: Challenges in Q3 due to ore initially planned for mining turning out not to be ore, requiring operational pivoting. This impacted production and operational efficiency.
Froome Mine: Issues with the final months of the Froome mine's life cycle affected Q3 performance. However, Froome West deposit is expected to stabilize production into 2026.
Permitting Delays: Permitting delays have backed up production pipelines and development plans, particularly at Gold Bar and other properties.
Los Azules Project: Significant capital requirements for development, with initial CapEx of $3.2 billion. Project financing is critical for construction targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
Exploration and Resource Development: Exploration success is noted, but there are risks in converting exploration results into economically viable resources, particularly in new areas like Seven Troughs.
El Gallo Project: Capital cost of approximately $25 million required for Phase 1, with reliance on gold prepay for funding, introducing financial dependency risks.
Operational Start of 2025: The company started the year poorly, impacting overall performance and requiring recovery efforts in Q4.
Economic and Regulatory Risks: While Los Azules benefits from Argentina's investment incentive program, there are inherent risks in relying on regulatory stability and foreign exchange access in a volatile economic environment.
Gold Production Growth: The company aims to deliver 250,000 to 300,000 gold equivalent ounces of annual production by 2030.
Copper Production at Los Azules: Los Azules is expected to produce over 450 million pounds of copper annually in its first 5 years, with a gross margin of 64% at current copper prices.
Canadian Gold Acquisition: The acquisition is set to close in January, with an updated resource estimate expected by February. The company anticipates including Tartan in future guidance and aims to accelerate permitting and production.
Los Azules Project Development: Detailed engineering for Los Azules is set to commence, targeting construction by late 2026 or early 2027, subject to financing. The project benefits from Argentina's large-scale investment incentive program, providing 30 years of legal and fiscal stability.
Exploration at Los Azules: The company plans to explore 4 of 8 identified significant targets in the upcoming season, aiming to increase the resource size and convert the project into a major mining district.
Stock Deposit Development: The stock deposit is expected to come into production in the first half of next year, with ramp development progressing on schedule.
Gold Bar Operations: The company plans to complete a heap leach pad expansion at Gold Bar by the end of next year.
El Gallo Project: Construction for the El Gallo Phase 1 project is expected to start early next year, with a capital cost of approximately $25 million. The company plans to use a gold prepay for half of the anticipated CapEx.
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The earnings call summary shows strong financial metrics with increased gold, silver, and copper prices, reduced net loss, and improved EBITDA. The Q&A section highlighted management's confidence in overcoming production setbacks and pursuing vertical integration. However, uncertainties in regulatory risks and unresolved resource estimates slightly temper the outlook. Overall, the company's strategic initiatives, such as continued Froome mine operations and the Los Azules project, along with robust financial health, suggest a positive stock price movement.
The earnings call indicates strong financial performance with increased gross profit and EBITDA, reduced debt servicing costs, and significant cash reserves. Positive developments include higher gold production, ongoing exploration, and strategic investments. Despite some concerns about production grades at San José and regulatory uncertainties, management's optimistic guidance and strategic focus on growth and exploration investments indicate a positive sentiment. The market is likely to react positively over the next two weeks, expecting further updates and developments.
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: strong financial performance with increased gross profit and EBITDA, but concerns over high all-in sustaining costs and increased debt. Positive elements include resumed dividends from San José Mine and lower debt servicing costs. However, production risks at Fox Complex and high costs at Gold Bar offset these positives. Q&A reveals uncertainties about cash sufficiency for projects and lack of clarity on timelines for key developments. Overall, while there are positive financial metrics, the operational and cost challenges suggest a neutral stock price movement.
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: strong EBITDA growth and a forthcoming dividend are positives, while increased debt and net losses are concerns. Regulatory challenges and exploration risks add uncertainty. Q&A insights reveal management's cautious optimism but also highlight unclear responses on key issues. The neutral sentiment is reinforced by the lack of a clear market cap, making precise stock movement predictions challenging.
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