Starcore Reports Q1 Results
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September 13, 2019 TSX: SAM
Starcore Reports Q1 Results
Vancouver, B.C. – Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) (“Starcore” or the “Company”) has filed the
results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2019 for the Company and its mining operations in Queretaro, Mexico.
The full version of the Company's Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis can be viewed
on the Company's website at www.starcore.com , or SEDAR at www.sedar.com . All financial information is
prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars unless
otherwise indicated.
Financial Highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2019 (unaudited):
• Cash and short-term investments on hand is $2.0 million at July 31, 2019;
• Gold and silver sales of $6.4 million;
• Loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.02) per share;
• EBITDA(1) of $(86);
The following table contains selected highlights from the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of
operations for the quarters ended July 31, 2019 and 2018:
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
July 31,
2019 2018
Revenues $ 6,389 $ 10,623
Cost of Sales (6,339) (9,950)
Earnings (loss) from mining and toll processing
operations
50
673
Administrative Expenses, interest and foreign
exchange
(1,089)
(1,065)
Sale of Altiplano (36) -
Income tax recovery 244 11
Net income $ (831) $ (381)
(i) Income (loss) per share – basic $ (0.02) $ (0.00)
(ii) Income (loss) per share – diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.00)
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Reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA(1)
For the three months ended July 31, 2019 2018
Net Loss $ (831) $ (381)
Sale of Altiplano 36 -
Income tax recovery (244) (11)
Interest 90 88
Depreciation and depletion 863 1,053
EBITDA $ (86) $ 749
EBITDA MARGIN(2) (1.3)% 7.0%
(1) EBITDA (“Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization”) is a non -GAAP financial performance measure with no standard
definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be comparable with a similar measure of another C orporation. The
Corporation uses this non -GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors as it provides a result which can be compared with the
Corporation’s market share price.
(2) EBITDA MARGIN is a measurement of a company’s operating profitability calculated as EBITDA divided by total revenue. EBITDA MARGIN
is a non -GAAP financial performance measure with no standard definiti on under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be
comparable with a similar measure of another Corporation. The Corporation uses this non-GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors
as it provides a result which can be compared with the Corporation’s market share price.
Production Highlights for the three month period ended July 31, 2019:
• Equivalent gold production of 3,711 ounces;
• Mine operating cash cost of US$1,234/EqOz;
• All-in sustaining costs of US$1,452/EqOz;
The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the periods ended
July 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2019:
Actual Results for
Unit of measure
3 months ended
July 31, 2019
3 months ended
July 31, 2018
12 months ended
April 30, 2019
Mine Production of Gold in Dore thousand ounces 3.3 3.3 13.7
Mine Production of Silver in Dore thousand ounces 36.1 72.7 224.5
Gold equivalent ounces thousand ounces 3.7 4.3 16.4
Silver to Gold equivalency ratio 89.2 78.5 81.9
Mine Gold grade grams/tonne 1.99 1.53 1.63
Mine Silver grade grams/tonne 31.7 49.0 39.6
Mine Gold recovery percent 85.1% 88.1% 86.2%
Mine Silver recovery percent 58.4% 59.6% 58.4%
Milled thousands of tonnes 60.8 77.4 301.9
Mine operating cash cost per tonne milled US dollars 75 55 58
Mine operating cash cost per equivalent ounce US dollars 1,234 997 1,061
About Starcore
Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico. This
base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America. The
company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long
term shareholder value. You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com.
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ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL
MINES LTD.
Signed “Gary Arca”
Gary Arca, Chief Financial Officer and Director
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GARY ARCA EVAN EADIE
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