Andean Precious Metals Reports Third Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial Results Achieved a Record $98.1 Million IN Cash and Investments Driven BY Record $17 Million IN Free Cash FLOW1 and $23.4 Million IN Operating Cash Flow
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ANDEAN PRECIOUS METALS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
ACHIEVED A RECORD $98.1 MILLION IN CASH AND INVESTMENTS DRIVEN BY
RECORD $17 MILLION IN FREE CASH FLOW1 AND $23.4 MILLION IN OPERATING CASH FLOW
(All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated)
TORONTO, ON – November 11, 2024 – Andean Precious Metals Corp. (“Andean” or the “Company”)
(TSX-V: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) is pleased to report its operating highlights and financial results for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. This news release should be read together with
Andean’s management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) and condensed interim consolidated financial
statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (the “ Financial Statements”)
which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights
Consolidated Results:
• Consolidated revenue of $68.4 million from sales at an average realized gold price of
$2,413/oz and an average realized silver price of $31.40/oz.
• The Company strengthened its financial position in Q3 2024 ending the period with a
record position of $98.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and
short-term investments.
• The Company generated record free cash flow 1 of $17.0 million despite additional capital
expenditures (“CAPEX”) incurred during the third quarter, supported by $23.4 million in operating
cash flow.
• Gross profit of $21.4 million, mainly due to strong average realized gold and silver prices and
lower operating costs at San Bartolomé driven by lower underlying cost of production.
• Net income of $8.2 million, EBITDA1 and Adjusted EBITDA1 were $20.1 million and $19.2
million, respectively.
• Consolidated Q3 2024 production of 29,284 gold equivalent (“AuEq”) ounces or its
equivalent of 2.3 million silver equivalent (“AgEq”) ounces.
Golden Queen Results:
• Golden Queen produced 14,025 AuEq ounces compared to 16,986 AuEq ounces in Q2
2024.
1 Free cash flow, OCC, AISC, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measures of financial performance with no prescribed definition under
IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,
Ratios and Supplementary Financial Measures” section below for further detail, including a reconciliation of these metrics to the Financial
Statements.
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• Golden Queen operating cash costs (“OCC”)1 of $1,557/oz and all-in sustaining costs
(“AISC”)1 of $2,300/oz for the quarter. During Q3 2024, OCC was primarily impacted by lower
production due to a temporary suspension of the crusher circuit at Goden Queen which impacted
AuEq production. Furthermore, to improve reliability, the Company is investing in new
equipment, with additional CAPEX aimed at enhancing performance through late 2024 and
2025.
San Bartolomé Results:
• San Bartolomé produced 1.2 million AgEq ounces, compared to 1.07 million AgEq ounces
in Q2 2024. Achieved a strong cash gross operating margin (“CGOM”)2 of $12.30 per ounce of
silver equivalent sold and a gross margin ratio (“GMR”)2 of 46.56%, based on reported costs of
sales of $18.87 million. Recovery increased in Q3 2024 to 83% when compared to 79% in Q2
2024.
2024 Guidance Update:
• The Company reaffirms its 2024 guidance of 60 koz AuEq at Golden Queen and 5.0 Moz
AgEq at San Bartolomé (+/- 5%). The Company expects consolidated production to be close to
the lower end of the 2024 guidance. In line with the Company’s 2024 production guidance, the
Company anticipates a decline in OCC and AISC per gold ounce sold at Golden Queen for Q4
2024, when compared to Q3 2024, primarily driven by anticipated higher AuEq production during
Q4 2024.
• The Company is increasing its 2024 GMR and CGOM guidance for San Bartolome to 30%
and $7.00 respectively. For Golden Queen, its 2024 AISC guidance is increasing to $1,950
per ounce of gold sold arising from additional sustaining CAPEX incurred.
Corporate Update:
• Strengthened management team with the addition of Dominik Kizek joining the Company as
Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller at the Toronto, Corporate office. Mr. Kizek is
a CPA, CA and has 20 years of public company experience including previous roles at New Gold
Inc., Battle North Gold Inc., and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
• Health and Safety Performance: San Bartolomé recorded one lost time injury (LTI) in Q3 2024.
Golden Queen reported zero LTIs for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, achieving
503 consecutive days without an LTI.
Alberto Morales, Executive Chairman and CEO stated “ Our third quarter has been marked by record
financial performance, driven by strong gross margin growth and significant free cash flow generation.
We ended the quarter with strong cash, cash equivalents , and investments of $98.1 million, which
strengthens our balance sheet and provides a solid foundation for future growth opportunities.
Operationally, it hasn’t been without its challenges. At Golden Queen, we faced some setbacks due to
necessary maintenance on aging equipment. We have responded with a proactive CAPEX program to
address historical underinvestment in property, equipment, and processes. Since acquiring Golden
2 Cash gross operating margin (CGOM) per silver equivalent ounce sold and gross margin ratio (GMR) are measures of financial performance with no prescribed
definition under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,
Ratios and Supplementary Financial Measures” section below for further detail, including a reconciliation of these metrics to the Financial Statements.
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Queen, we have appointed a new management team and launched a comprehensive maintenance,
CAPEX, and operational overhaul program. This investment in upgrading key equipment and processes
is a deliberate step to drive greater reliability and efficiency, with anticipated results beginning in Q4 and
throughout 2025.”
Mr. Morales continued, "Our robust financial position provides the flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives
and explore accretive expansion opportunities. While we expect to meet the lower end of our 2024
production guidance, optimizing operations remai ns a top priority. In addition, we are continuing with
our goal to diversify our portfolio and expand in North America with high value assets.
I’m also pleased to report continued safety milestones, with Golden Queen achieving over 500 days
without a lost-time injury and no reportable environmental incidents, a testament to our team’s
commitment to maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to prudent cost management, operational resilience, and
sustainable practices, which will drive both, our business growth, and the well-being of the communities
in which we operate."
Summary of Financial and Operating Results
(In thousands except for net income
per share and oz) Q3 2024 Q3
2023(a) Change YTD 2024 YTD 2023(a) Change
Financial Performance
Revenue $ 68,348 $ 38,174 $ 79% 181,197 $ 76,503 137%
Cost of sales 41,635 30,892 35% 121,141 63,880 90%
Depreciation and depletion 5,272 1,009 422% 15,301 3,528 334%
Gross profit 21,441 6,273 242% 44,755 9,095 392%
Net income (after tax) 8,210 76 10703% 17,518 464 3675%
Net income per share
-Basic 0.05 0.00 100% 0.12 0.00 100%
-Diluted 0.05 0.00 100% 0.11 0.00 100%
Net cash provided from (used in) operating
activities 23,444 8,661 171% 31,751 (955) 3425%
Free cash flow 16,949 6,904 145% 16,646 (3,570) 566%
EBITDA 20,058 4,280 369% 48,156 9,453 409%
Adjusted EBITDA 19,202 6,799 182% 43,872 12,200 260%
Capital expenditures (15,937) (1,757) (807%) (24,547) (2,615 (839%)
Ending cash and cash equivalents 58,074 76,823 (24%) 58,074 76,823 (24%)
Marketable securities and investments 40,065 4,269 839% 40,065 4,269 839%
Total cash and short-term investments 98,139 81,082 21% 98,139 81,092 21%
(In thousands except for metal price
per oz) Q3 2024 Q3 2023 Change YTD 2024 YTD 2023(g) Change
Operating highlights
Production
Golden Queen
Silver (koz) 130 - 100% 395 - 100%
Gold (oz) 12,366 - 100% 37,661 - 100%
Total AuEq ounces produced (oz) 14,025 - 100% 42,501 - 100%
San Bartolomé
Silver (koz) 1,118 1,190 (6%) 2,981 3,357 (11%)
Gold (oz) 680 640 6% 1,128 1,270 (11%)
Total AgEq ounces produced (koz) 1,176 1,242 (5%) 3,077 3,459 (11%)
Consolidated
Golden Queen AgEq ounces (koz) 1,081 - 100% 3,464 - 100%
San Bartolomé AgEq ounces (koz) 1,176 1,242 (5%) 3,077 3,460 (11%)
Total Consolidated AgEq ounces
produced (koz) 2,251 1,242 81% 6,536 3,460 89%
Golden Queen AuEq ounces (oz) 14,025 - 100% 42,501 - 100%
San Bartolomé AuEq ounces (oz) 15,259 15,426 (1%) 37,784 42,690 (12%)
Total Consolidated AuEq ounces
produced (oz) 29,284 15,426 90% 80,285 42,690 88%
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Sales
Golden Queen
Silver (koz) 134 - 100% 394 - 100%
Gold (oz) 12,018 - 100% 37,581 - 100%
Total AuEq ounces sold (oz) 13,174 - 100% 42,405 - 100%
San Bartolomé
Silver (koz) 1,080 1,552 (30%) 2,948 3,154 (7%)
Gold (oz) 512 200 156% 920 415 122%
Total AgEq ounces sold (koz) 1,119 1,568 (28%) 3,026 3,188 (5%)
Consolidated ounces sold
Golden Queen AgEq ounces (koz) 1,057 - 100% 3,455 - 100%
San Bartolomé AgEq ounces (koz) 1,119 1,568 (29%) 3,026 3,188 (5%)
Total Consolidated AgEq ounces
sold (koz) 2,176 1,568 39% 6,479 3,188 103%
Golden Queen AuEq ounces (oz) 13,174 - 100% 42,405 - 100%
San Bartolomé AuEq ounces (oz) 14,600 19,476 (25%) 37,021 39,333 (6%)
Total Consolidated AuEq ounces
sold (oz) 28,314 19,476 45% 79,426 39,333 102%
Average realized silver price ($/oz) $ 31.40 $ 24.34 29% 27.97 $ 24.00 17%
Average market silver price ($/oz) $ 29.43 $ 23.57 25% 27.23 $ 23.40 16%
Average realized gold price ($/oz) $ 2,413 $ 1,960 23% 2,278 $ 1,945 17%
Average market gold price ($/oz) $ 2,474 $ 1,952 27% 2,296 $ 1,931 19%
2024 Outlook and Guidance
Production guidance
The Company reaffirms its 2024 annual gold and silver equivalent production guidance for Golden
Queen and San Bartolomé with production expected to be close to the low end of the guidance ranges:
2024 AuEq ounces
Guidance3 +/- 5%
2024 AgEq ounces
Guidance3 +/- 5%
Golden Queen (koz) 60 5,429
San Bartolomé (koz) 55 5,000
Consolidated (koz) 115 10,429
Cost guidance
The Company revises its full-year 2024 cost guidance for both San Bartolomé and Golden Queen.
San Bartolomé 2024 full-year CGOM and GMR is now expected to be $7.00 and 30.00%, respectively,
as the Company expects continued low operating expenses and cost savings that have been realized
in the three- and nine-months ending September 30, 2024.
In line with our higher CAPEX expenditures at Golden Queen, the Company now expects 2024 full-year
AISC to be $1,950 per gold ounce sold. As noted above, the Company has implemented a significant
CAPEX and equipment overhaul program in 2024 and anticipates greater reliability and improved
operational best practices on a go forward basis. The increase in AISC for 2024 is primarily a result of
the increased sustaining CAPEX investment.
3 Assuming gold equivalent ounces were calculated on a consolidated basis for the Company, the expected guidance of 10.4 million AgEq ounces would equate
to approximately 115,00 AuEq ounces. AuEq production and AuEq sales both include silver production and sales. Equivalent ounces are calculated using the
Company’s average realized gold and silver prices during the referenced period. For 2024 guidance commodity price assumptions supporting this estimate are
$21 per ounce of silver and $1,900 per ounce of gold.
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Capital expenditures guidance
The Company revises its full-year 2024 CAPEX guidance to $35.5 million. As noted above, the Company
has implemented a significant CAPEX and equipment overhaul program in 2024 and anticipates
significantly greater reliability and vastly improved operational best practices on a go forward basis as
a result of these capital expenditures.
Q3 2024 Conference Call and Webcast
• Tuesday, November 12th, at 9:00 AM ET
• Participants may listen to the webcast by registering on our website at www.andeanpm.com or
via the following link https://www.gowebcasting.com/13704
• Participants may also listen to the conference call by calling North American toll free 1-844-763-
8274, or 1-647-484-8814 outside the U.S. or Canada
San Bartolomé
CGOM (per AgEq oz)
GMR (per AgEq oz)
AISC (per gold ounce sold, on a by-product credit basis)
OCC (per gold ounce sold, on a by-product credit
Revised 2024
Guidance +/- 5%
Initial 2024
Guidance +/- 5%
$7.00
$1,500
30.00%
Golden Queen
$1,950
$3.88
19.50%
$1,500
$1,750
In $’000
Sustaining capital
Golden Queen $10,300 $13,000
San Bartolomé 3,400 4,500
Total sustaining capital $13,700 $17,500
Growth capital
Golden Queen $9,500 $16,000
San Bartolomé 840 2,000
Total growth capital $10,340 $18,000
Total capital
Golden Queen $19,800 $29,000
San Bartolomé 4,240 6,500
Total capital expenditures $24,040 $35,500
Revised 2024
Guidance +/- 5%
Initial 2024
Guidance +/- 5%
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About Andean Precious Metals
Andean is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top-tier jurisdictions in the
Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia
and the Soledad Mountain mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth
opportunities. Andean’s leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable
and responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi-asset, mid-tier precious metals
producer.
Qualified Person Statement
The scientific and technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved 8 by
Donald J. Birak, Independent Consulting Geologist to the Company, a Qualified Person as defined by
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Registered Member, Society
for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
(AusIMM). Mr. Birak has visited Manquiri’s various sites frequently, most recently in January 2024.
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Mallough
Director, Investor Relations
T: +1 647 463 7808
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Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements and information
regarding the Company's production, cost outlook and capital expenditure expectations for 2024 and
the Company’s expectations regarding its CAPEX and equipment overhaul program . Such forward-
looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited
to: the Company's ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the Company's ability to
secure and to meet obligations under property and option agreements and other material agreements;
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the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; that there is no material adverse change affecting
the Company or its properties; that contracted parties provide goods or services in a timely manner; that
no unusual geological or technical problems occur; that plant and equipment function as anticipated and
that there is no material adverse change in the price of silver, costs associated with production or
recovery. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these
expectations will prove to be correct, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-
looking statements contained herein.
Some of the risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release include, but are not limited to:
risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretati on of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of
mineral deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations; results of initial feasibility, pre-feasibility and
feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be
consistent with the Company’s expectations; risks relating to possible variations in reserves, resources,
grade, planned mining dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project parameters as
plans continue to be refined; mining and development risks, including risks related to accidents,
equipment breakdowns, labour disputes (including work stoppages and strikes) or other unanticipated
difficulties with or interruptions in exploration and development; the potential for delays in exploration or
development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of
production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks related to
commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the uncertainty of profitability based upon the
cyclical nature of the industry in which the Company operates; risks related to failure to obtain adequate
financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms or delays in obtaining governmental or local
community approvals or in the completion of development or construction activities; risks related to
environmental regulation and liability; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and
exploration; risks related to the uncertain global economic environment; and other factors contained in
the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s MD&A for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2024.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or
events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, you are cautioned
that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other factors that the Company has not identified.
Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
included in this release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change,
except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Ratios and Supplementary Financial Measures
This news release includes “specified financial measures” within the meaning of National Instrument 52- 112 –
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure (“NI 52-112”), specifically the non-GAAP financial measures,
non-GAAP ratios and supplementary financial measures described below. Management believes that the use of
these measures assists analysts, investors and other stakeholders of the Company in understanding the costs
associated with producing silver and gold, understanding the economics of silver and gold mining, assessing
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operating performance, the Company’s ability to generate free cash flow from current operations, and for planning
and forecasting of future periods.
The specified financial measures used in this news release do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by
IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, even as compared to other
issuers who may be applying the World Gold Council (“WGC”) guidelines. Accordingly, these measures are
intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures
of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The following is a description of the non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios and supplementary financial
measures used in this news release:
(i) OCC includes total production cash costs incurred at the Company’s mining operations, which form the basis
of the Company’s cash costs, less by-product revenue.
(ii) AISC on a by-product basis per ounce is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as AISC on a by-product basis divided
by ounces of gold sold. AISC on a by -product basis is a non- GAAP financial measure calculated as the
aggregate of production costs as recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss), refining and
transport costs, cash component of sustaining capital expenditures, lease payments related to sustaining
assets, corporate general and administrative expenses and accretion expenses. When calculating AISC on a
by-product basis, all revenue received from the sale silver at Golden Queen are treated as a reduction of costs
incurred. The Company believes that AISC represents the total costs of producing gold from current operations
and provides the Company and other stakeholders of the Company with additional information relating to the
Company’s operational performance and ability to generate cash flow.
(iii) AIC represents AISC plus growth capital and non-sustaining exploration and evaluation costs.
Non-sustaining exploration and evaluation costs represent costs associated with the Company’s exploration
portfolio. Certain other cash expenditures including tax payments, debt payments, dividends and financing
costs are also not included in the calculati on of AIC. The Company reports these measures on a per gold
ounce sold basis.
(iv) CGOM per silver equivalent ounce sold is calculated by subtracting the average cash cost of sale (cost of
sales, allocated corporate administrative costs and business unit general and administration cost) per
equivalent ounce sold from the average selling price per equivalent ounce. It is a measure of financial
performance with no prescribed definition under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial
measures disclosed by other issuers.
(v) GMR is calculated by subtracting the cost of sale as reported in the income statement from the revenue of
equivalent ounces divided by revenue from sales of equivalent ounces. GMR is a measure of financial
performance with no prescribed definition under IF RS and may not be comparable to similar financial
measures disclosed by other issuers.
(vi) EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-
GAAP financial measure calculated by adjusting net income (loss) as recorded in the condensed interim
consolidated statements of income (loss) for i tems not associated with ongoing operations. The Company
believes that this generally accepted industry measure allows the evaluation of the results of income-
generating capabilities and is useful in making comparisons between periods. This measure adjusts for the
impact of items not associated with ongoing operations. A reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) to the
nearest IFRS measures is set out below. Management uses this measure to monitor and plan for the
operating performance of the Company in conjunction with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS.
(vii) Free cash flow is a non- GAAP financial measure calculated as cash provided by operating activities from
continuing operations less property, plant and equipment additions. A reconciliation of free cash flow to the