Mineros Reports Record First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Mineros Reports Record First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
MEDELLIN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2025--Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA,
MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating
results for the three months ended on March 31, 2025. All dollar amounts - other than per share
amounts - are expressed in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise stated. For further
information, please see the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial
statements and management’s discussion and analysis posted on Mineros’ website
https://mineros.com.co/en/investors/financial-reports and filed under its profile on
www.sedarplus.com.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
Record revenue of $160,560.
Produced 54,243 ounces of gold, 30,999 ounces from our Nicaraguan operations, 5%
lower when compared with the first quarter of 2024 and 23,244 from our Colombian
operations, 21% higher than the first quarter of 2024.
Average realized price per ounce of gold sold1 was $2,881.
Produced 77,259 ounces of silver during the first quarter of 2025, down 68% from the
same period in 2024.
Cost of sales of $96,402.
Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold1 was $1,437.
AISC per ounce of gold sold1 was $1,685.
Net cash flows generated by operating activities of $11,634.
Record net profit of $38,007.
Earnings per share of $0.13 (basic and diluted earnings).
$81,261 in cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2025.
$28,098 in loans and other borrowings as at March 31, 2025.
Paid $7,476 in dividends in January 2025.
David Londono, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mineros, commented: “This is
certainly an exciting time to join Mineros. We are very pleased with our results for the first
quarter of 2025. From a financial perspective, record gold prices provided us with another record
for revenues and profits in the first quarter of 2025 of $160.6M and $38.0M respectively. These
results were generated from the production and sale of 54,243 ounces of gold at an average price
of $2,881, which price is 21% higher than the full year average gold price for 2024. Net earnings
per share were $0.13. From an operational perspective our Hemco Property is running smoothly
and our partnership with artisanal miners under the Bonanza model continues to deliver excellent
results aligned with our vision of bringing benefit to all stakeholders. Cash costs and all-in
sustaining costs were below guidance for Nechí and above the higher end of guidance for Hemco
because of the very strong gold price.”
The following table summarizes the financial highlights for the three month periods ended
March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Three Months Ended
On
March 31,
Variation
2025 2024 $ %
Revenue 160,560 114,148 46,412 41 %
Cost of sales (96,402 ) (80,678 ) (15,724 ) 19 %
Gross Profit 64,158 33,470 30,688 92 %
Profit for the period 38,007 16,774 21,233 127 %
Net Profit for the period 38,007 16,774 21,233 127 %
Basic and diluted earnings per share ($/share) 0.13 0.06 0.07 127 %
Average realized price per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) 1 2,881 2,067 814 39 %
Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) 1 1,437 1,174 263 22 %
AISC per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) 1 1,685 1,429 256 18 %
Adjusted EBITDA1 71,300 40,654 30,646 75 %
Net cash flows generated by operating activities 11,634 10,105 1,529 15 %
Net free cash flow1 (1,080 ) (1,897 ) 817 (43 )%
ROCE1 40 % 32 % 8 % 24 %
Net Debt 1 (53,163 ) (14,215 ) (38,948 ) 274 %
Dividends paid 7,476 5,239 2,237 43 %
1 Average realized price per ounce of gold sold, Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold, AISC per ounce of gold sold,
Adjusted EBITDA, net free cash flow and Net Debt are non-IFRS financial measures, and return on capital
employed (“ROCE”) is a non-IFRS ratio, with no standardized meaning under IFRS, and therefore may not be
comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. For further information and detailed reconciliations to
the most directly comparable IFRS measures, see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” below in this news
release.
Revenue increased by 41% to $160,560 during the first quarter of 2025, compared with
$114,148 in the first quarter of 2024, with realized gold sales of $156,272 at an average
realized price per ounce of gold sold of $2,881, compared with realized gold sales of
$106,962 at an average realized price per ounce of gold sold of $2,067 for the first
quarter of 2024. The increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 is due to a 39%
increase in the average realized price per ounce of gold sold, and a 5% increase in ounces
of gold sold, offset by a 55% decrease in sales of silver of $3,055.
Cost of sales increased by 19% to $96,402 during the first quarter of 2025, compared
with $80,678 in the first quarter of 2024. This increase was primarily due to: (i) higher
gold price which increase the costs to purchase ore from artisanal miners by $9,615 or
61%; (ii) slight increases in operating costs across the Company’s operations generally,
including maintenance and materials cost of $1,194 (higher tonnage and gold produced),
labour costs of $1,959, tax costs of 1,583, and an increase in depreciation and
amortization of 1,585.
Gross Profit increased by 92% to $64,158 in the first quarter of 2025, compared with
$33,470 in the first quarter of 2024, due to higher gold prices combined with more
ounces of gold sold.
Profit for the period more than doubled to $38,007 or $0.13 per share during the first
quarter of 2025 from $16,774 or $0.06 per share during the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was $71,300 during the first quarter of 2025, up 75%, compared with
$40,654 during the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to the higher revenue.
Net cash flow generated by operating activities was up 15%, totaling $11,634 in the first
quarter of 2025, compared with $10,105 in the first quarter of 2024. The Company’s net
free cash flow was negative for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and totaled
$1,080, an improvement from the negative free cash flow of $1,897 in the same period of
2024, mainly due to the increase in cash generated by operating activities of $1,529 and a
decrease in sustaining capital expenditures of $1,219, partially offset by higher dividends
paid of $2,237.
Dividends paid during the first quarter of 2025 were $7,476, compared with $5,239 in the
same period of 2024, up 43% due to the extraordinary dividend approved at the ordinary
meeting of the General Shareholders’ Assembly in March 2024.
During the first quarter of 2025, capital investments2 of $21,175 were made into existing
mines, and exploration and growth projects, compared with $14,363 in the first quarter of
2024; this increase of 47% is described in Section 8 under the Capital Expenditures for
the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $1,437 and AISC per
ounce of gold sold was $1,685, compared with Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold of
$1,174 and AISC per ounce of gold sold of $1,429 for the first quarter of 2024. The 22%
increase in Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold is mainly explained by the 19% increase in
the cost of sales, due to higher gold prices, along with a 5% increase in ounces of gold
sold. The increase in AISC per ounce of gold sold is explained by the increase in the
Cash Costs per ounce of gold sold, offset by a 16% decrease in sustaining capital
expenditures.3
ROCE was 40% as at March 31, 2025 compared with ROCE of 32% as at March 31,
2024; the increase is due to the 38% higher Adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months,
along with a 20% increase in average capital employed, partially offset with a moderate
increases in current assets.
Net Debt was $(53,163) as at March 31, 2025, compared with $(14,215) as at March 31,
2024; due to 44% higher cash and cash equivalents of $81,261, together with 13% lower
loans and other borrowings of $28,098, reflecting a strong cash position.
2025 Guidance
For 2025, we expect gold production to be between 201,000 and 223,000 ounces, building on the
consistent performance of our Nicaragua underground mines and partnerships with artisanal
miners and the improved performance at the Nechí Alluvial Property. We remain focused on
operational excellence and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
As gold prices continue to increase, Mineros will continue to make production decisions at its
Hemco Property, similar to those made in the first quarter of 2025 and to maximize gold
production, which may result in a different split in production between the Company’s Pioneer
and Panama Mines and the artisanal mining production than originally anticipated and upon
which the original guidance was provided. The higher gold prices will also result in higher Cash
Costs per ounce of gold sold and AISC per ounce of gold sold at the Hemco Property as our
artisanal mining partners are paid a relatively stable percentage of the spot price for gold.
The following table summarizes the Company’s production in the first quarter of 2025 relative to
2025 full-year guidance:
Production Gold Q1 2025 1 2025 Guidance1
Nechi Alluvial Property 23,244 81,000 - 91,000
Hemco Property 6,821 33,000 - 36,000
Company Mines 30,065 114,000 - 127,000
Artisanal 24,178 87,000 - 96,000
Consolidated 54,243 201,000 - 223,000
1 Production guidance for silver is not provided by the Company, as we treat it as a by-product and the volumes of
silver are rather small relative to gold production.
The following table summarizes the Company’s cash cost and AISC in the first quarter of 2025
ant the 2025 full-year guidance:
Cash Cost per ounce of gold sold Q1 2025 2025 Guidance ($/oz)1
Nechí Alluvial Property 1,129 1,220 - 1,320
Hemco Property 1,677 1,420 - 1,520
Consolidated 1,437 1,340 - 1,430
AISC per ounce of gold sold
Nechí Alluvial Property 1,295 1,440 - 1,540
Hemco Property 1,855 1,680 - 1,780
Consolidated 1,685 1,650 - 1,750
1 These measures are forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures. Guidance for 2025 Cash Cost per ounce of gold
sold and AISC per ounce of gold sold assume an average realized gold price of $2,600/oz, and an exchange rate
COP/USD of COP$4,200, and inflation of 6.5%. For further information concerning the equivalent historical non-
IFRS financial measures, see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” below in this news release.
We are currently maintaining our guidance on both production and costs as we are on track to
meet guidance. With respect to costs, we are constantly reviewing our Cash Costs and AISC per
ounce of gold sold as the volatility of gold prices continues to affect our Hemco Property.
Guidance for 2025 is forward-looking information, and readers are cautioned that actual results
may vary. See “Forward-Looking Statements” below.
The following table sets forth the gold produced by the operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2025 and 2024, with a discussion of the operational highlights for the same periods:
Three Months Ended
March 31, Variation
2025 2024 ounces %
Nechí Alluvial Property (Colombia) 23,244 19,212 4,032 21%
Hemco Property 6,821 8,182 (1,361 ) (17 )%
Artisanal Mining 24,178 24,347 (169 ) (1 )%
Nicaragua 30,999 32,529 (1,530) (5)%
Total Gold Produced 54,243 51,741 2,502 5%
Total Silver Produced 77,259 242,649 (165,390) (68%)
Gold production increased by 5% as 54,243 ounces of gold were produced during the
first quarter of 2025, compared with 51,741 ounces in the first quarter of 2024. The
increase in production is the result of 21% higher production at the Nechí Alluvial
Property offset by 5% lower production at the Hemco Property.
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures: for the three months ended March 31, 2025,
the Company incurred $1,037 in capital expenditures, an increase of 66% compared with
the first quarter of 2024. The increase is due to higher expenditures of $413 at the
Porvenir Project, and a 44% decrease in additional expenditures due to lower expenses in
the regional exploration program at the Hemco Property.
The following table summarizes E&E expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025
and comparative periods:
Three Months Ended
March 31, Variation
2025 2024 $ %
E&E expenditures capitalized 1 $ 1,037 $ 624 $ 413 66
E&E expenditures expensed 2 895 1,604 (709 ) (44 )
Total $ 1,932 $ 2,228 $ (296) (13)
1. Capitalized E&E expenditures are reflected in E&E projects in the consolidated
statements of financial position.
2. Expensed E&E expenditures are reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss
for the respective period under “Exploration expenses”
Health and Safety
Mineros reaffirms its commitment to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
in which all employees and contractors conduct themselves in a responsible and safe manner.
Thus, the Company is committed to achieving a high standard of Occupational Health and Safety
through the implementation of all policies, procedures, and standards and the continuous
improvement of management systems, setting targets and monitoring performance. Operations at
the Nechí Alluvial Property and the Hemco Property (the “Material Properties”) are ISO 45001
(Occupational Health and Safety Management) certified.
The following table presents the safety statistics for the three March 31, 2025, and the
comparative period in 2024.
Health and Safety KPIs
Three Months Ended On
March 31,
2025 2024
Nechí Alluvial Property
(Colombia)
LTIFR1 0.62 0.53
TRIFR 2 3.10 2.10
Hemco Property
(Nicaragua)
LTIFR 0.00 0.13
TRIFR 1.05 1.08
Mineros
(Weighted Average)
LTIFR 0.28 0.31
TRIFR 1.95 1.53
1. Lost time injury frequency rate (“LTIFR”) refers to the number of lost time injuries that
occurred during a reporting period.
2. Total recordable incident frequency rate (“TRIFR”) combines all of the recorded
fatalities, lost time injuries, cases or alternate work and other injuries requiring treatment
by a medical professional.
GROWTH AND EXPLORATION PROJECT UPDATES
Near Mine Exploration, Hemco Property Expansion
Near mine exploration is focused on the current mining operations, the Panama Mine and the
Pioneer Mine. Mineralization is related to an epithermal gold system associated with multiple
quartz veins.
A total of 8,534 metres of diamond drilling in 27 holes was completed in the first quarter of
2025, achieving approximately 28% of the 2025 drilling plan. The objective of this campaign is
to increase the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves at the Panama Mine and the Pioneer
Mine. A total of 3,564 meters were drilled at the Panama Mine and 4,970 meters at the Pioneer
Mine.
The Company experienced logistical challenges with platform contractors and limited
availability of drill rigs due to maintenance from the third quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of
2025. This situation is now resolved and the plan is to complete the planned drilling on schedule.
Mineros is updating the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves for the Panama Mine and
Pioneer Mine, scheduled to be published in late 2025.
Brownfield Exploration, Hemco Property Expansion
Brownfield exploration is centered on the Bonanza block, which encompasses the concession
areas between the Panama Mine and the Pioneer Mine. The mineralization belongs to the same
epithermal gold trend that comprises the Panama and Pioneer mines, characterized by multiple
quartz veins.
For 2025, Mineros has planned an 18,000-metre diamond drilling campaign to mainly evaluate
two brownfield targets, Cleopatra and Orpheus. Brownfield drilling activities have not yet
commenced due to prioritization of drilling efforts in the Panama and Pioneer Mines.
Porvenir Project
The Porvenir Project is a pre-development stage project located 10.5 km southwest of the
existing Hemco Property facilities. Mineralization consists of a volcanic hosted gold-zinc-silver
deposit with epithermal quartz veins of intermediate sulphidation.
The Company is progressing as planned with the update of Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves for the Porvenir Project, aiming to maximize its value, with the prefeasibility study
optimization scheduled for completion in late 2025.
Guillermina Target
The Guillermina target is an epithermal zinc-gold-silver deposit, located four kilometres west of
the Pioneer deposit.
For 2025, Mineros has planned a 2,000-metre diamond drilling campaign, however, greenfield
drilling activities have not yet commenced due to delays in finalizing the drilling contracts.
The Company is planning to complete an initial Mineral Resource estimate for the Guillermina
Target in 2025.
Leticia Deposit
The Leticia Deposit is an epithermal gold-silver-zinc deposit, located 500m northwest of the
Porvenir Project.
For 2025, Mineros has planned a 1,300-metre diamond drilling campaign, however, greenfield
drilling activities have not yet commenced due to delays in finalizing the drilling contracts.
Mineros is planning to update the Mineral Resource estimate for the Leticia deposit in 2025.
Luna Roja Deposit
The Luna Roja Deposit is a skarn gold system, located 24km southeast from the existing Hemco
facilities. The Company is focusing on expanding the current Mineral Resources and identifying
new targets surrounding the main deposit.
Mineros is advancing a Mineral Resource update for the Luna Roja Deposit, with publication
expected in late 2025.
Hemco Property Regional Exploration
Mineros' regional greenfield exploration is focused on two areas with early-stage targets: Rosita
and Bonanza districts. The Bonanza district excludes the designated brownfield area known as
the Bonanza block, see Brownfield Exploration, Hemco Property Expansion.
A 14,500-metre drilling campaign is planned for 2025, with approximately 6,000 metres
allocated for exploration in the Rosita District and 8,500 metres in the Bonanza District.
Greenfield drilling activities have not yet commenced due to delays in finalizing the drilling
contracts.
Due to laboratory delays, assay results from the Okonwas Target are now expected to be fully
received in the second quarter of 2025. Preliminary observations have identified multiple semi-
parallel thin veins containing chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and galena, indicating gold-zinc-silver
mineralization.
Near Mine Exploration, Nechí Alluvial Property Expansion
At the Nechí Alluvial Property, Mineros is exploring for alluvial gold predominantly east of the
Nechí River, where the Company is currently mining within quaternary alluvial sediments.
A total of 2,420 meters in 83 holes were completed in the first quarter of 2025, approximately
25% of the Company’s original drilling plan. The drilling focused on infill drilling within the
current production area, with 566 metres completed in 19 holes of ward drilling and 1,854 metres
in 64 holes of sonic drilling.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS
As a reminder the Company will host a conference call tomorrow, Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:00
AM Colombian Standard Time (10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time). Please register here to join
us.
The live webcast requires previous registration, and interested parties are advised to access the
webcast approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. The webcast will be archived on
the Company’s website at www.mineros.com.co for approximately 30 days following the call.
ABOUT MINEROS S.A.
Mineros is a gold mining company headquartered in Medellin, Colombia. The Company has a
diversified asset base, with relatively low cost mines in Colombia and Nicaragua and a pipeline
of development and exploration projects throughout the region.
The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive experience in mining,
corporate development, finance and sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of
maximizing shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For almost 50 years
Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and sustainability at all its operations.