Starcore Reports Q1 Results
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September 14, 2021 TSX: SAM
Starcore Reports Q1 Results
Vancouver, B.C. – Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) (“Starcore” or the “Company”) reports the
results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2021 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
later today on the Company's website at www.starcore.com , or S EDAR 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.
“We have steadily built our cash back to $5 million with a strong working capital position,” reported Robert Eadie,
CEO and President of the Company. “We are now deploying this cash to further acquire and explore new properties
as well as expand exploration at the San Martin mine.”
Financial Highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2021 (unaudited):
• Cash and short-term investments on hand is $4.9 million at July 31, 2021;
• Gold and silver sales of $6.2 million;
• Earnings from mining operations of $1.6 million;
• Net Income of $0.94 million, or $0.02 per share;
• EBITDA(1) of $1.9 million;
The following table contains selected highlights from the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of
operations for the quarters ended July 31, 2021 and 2020:
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
July 31,
2021 2020
Revenues $ 6,161 $ 8,090
Cost of Sales (4,597) (5,164)
Earnings from mining operations 1,564 2,926
Administrative Expenses, interest and foreign
exchange
(510)
(1,316)
Loss on exploration property (39) -
Income tax (expense) recovery (80) 53
Net income $ 935 $ 1,663
(i) Income (loss) per share – basic $ 0.02 $ 0.03
(ii) Income (loss) per share – diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.03
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Reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA(1)
For the three months ended July 31, 2021 2020
Net Income (Loss) $ 935 $ 1,663
Loss on sale of exploration property 39 -
Income tax expense (recovery) 80 (53)
Interest 44 66
Depreciation and depletion 781 1,063
EBITDA $ 1,879 $ 2,739
EBITDA MARGIN(2) 30.5% 33.9%
(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 he lpful 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 definition 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, 2021:
• Equivalent gold production of 2,985 ounces;
• Mine operating cash cost of US$1,177/EqOz;
• All-in sustaining costs of US$1,387/EqOz;
The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the periods ended
July 31, 2021 and 2020 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2021:
Actual Results for
Unit of measure
3 months ended
July 31, 2021
3 months ended
July 31, 2020
12 months ended
April 30, 2021
Mine Production of Gold in Dore thousand ounces 2.6 2.9 10.5
Mine Production of Silver in Dore thousand ounces 19.8 32.5 103.4
Gold equivalent ounces thousand ounces 2.9 3.3 11.8
Silver to Gold equivalency ratio 68.1 97.2 78.3
Mine Gold grade grams/tonne 1.64 1.70 1.63
Mine Silver grade grams/tonne 20.9 29.2 24.7
Mine Gold recovery percent 88.3% 88.8% 88.4%
Mine Silver recovery percent 52.1% 56.5% 57.0%
Milled thousands of tonnes 56.3 59.1 225.5
Mine operating cash cost per tonne milled US dollars 61 51 55
Mine operating cash cost per equivalent ounce US dollars 1,177 929 1,056
Salvador Garcia, B. Eng., a director of the Company and Chief Operating Officer, is the Company’s qualified person
on the project as required under NI 43-101and has prepared the technical information contained in this press release.
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
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
GARY ARCA EVAN EADIE
Telephone: (604) 602-4935 Investor Relations
Telephone: (604) 602-4935 x 203
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