Starcore Reports Q3 Results
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March 16, 2020 TSX: SAM
Starcore Reports Q3 Results
Vancouver, B.C. – Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX :SAM) (the “Company” or ”Starcore”) has filed the
results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2020 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.
“This is the first full quarter of production bene fiting from the reduced operating expenses and more profitable
processing regime” reported Robert Eadie, C.E.O. and President of the company. “We report a significant increase
in our profit from mining operations and related cash flow.”
Financial Highlights for the three-month period ended January 31, 2020 (unaudited):
• Cash and short-term investments on hand is $2.7 million at January 31, 2020;
• Gold and silver sales of $6.3 million;
• Net earnings of $22 thousand, or $0.00 per share;
• EBITDA(1) of $620 for the nine months ended January 31, 2020;
The following table contains selected highlights from the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of
operations for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2020 and 2019:
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three Months ended
January 31,
Nine Months ended
January 31,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues $ 6,275 $ 6,564 $ 18,468 $ 25,898
Cost of Sales (5,006) (6,695) (17,369) (25,737)
Earnings (Loss) from mining operations 1,269 (131) 1,099 161
Office, shareholder and regulatory expenses (372) (295) (985) (1,262)
Financing and foreign exchange (306) (401) (654) (186)
Management, professional and consulting fees (573) (522) (1,640) (1,606)
Sale of Altiplano/allowance for receivables - - (39) (441)
Impairment of plant and equipment - - - (5,943)
Disposal of E&E assets - - - (82)
Income tax recovery (expense) 4 (68) 348 (565)
Net Income (Loss) $ 22 $ (1,417) $ (1,871) $ (9,924)
(i) Income (Loss) per share – basic 0.00 (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.20)
(ii) Income (Loss) per share – diluted 0.00 (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.20)
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Reconciliation of Net income to EBITDA(1)
For the nine months ended January 31, 2020 2019
Net loss $ (1,871) $ (9,924)
Sale of Altiplano/allowance for receivables 39 441
Disposal of E&E assets - 82
Impairment of plant and equipment - 5,943
Income tax (recovery) / expense (348) 565
Interest 259 237
Depreciation and depletion 2,541 2,991
EBITDA $ 620 $ 335
EBITDA MARGIN(2) 3.4% 1.3%
(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 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 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 market
share price.
Production Highlights for the three month period ended January 31, 2020:
• Equivalent gold production of 3,425 ounces;
• Mine operating cash cost of US$1,022/EqOz;
• All-in sustaining costs of US$1,380 and US$1,494/EqOz for the nine months ended January 31, 2020;
The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the three and nine
months ended January 31, 2020 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2019:
Actual Results for
Unit of measure
3 months ended
January 31, 2020
9 months ended
January 31, 2020
12 months ended
April 30, 2019
Mine Production of Gold in Doré thousand ounces 3.1 9.1 13.7
Mine Production of Silver in Doré thousand ounces 29.6 96.9 224.5
Gold equivalent ounces thousand ounces 3.4 10.2 16.4
Silver to Gold equivalency ratio 86.3 86.9 81.9
Mine Gold grade grams/tonne 1.84 1.88 1.63
Mine Silver grade grams/tonne 30.1 32.2 39.6
Mine Gold recovery percent 90.1% 87.4% 86.2%
Mine Silver recovery percent 50.9% 53.9% 58.4%
Milled thousands of tonnes 58.3 173.2 301.9
Mine operating cash cost per tonne milled US dollars 60 69 58
Mine operating cash cost per equivalent ounce US dollars 1,022 1,170 1,061
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
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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.
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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