Americas Silver Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results
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AMERICAS SILVER CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS
TORONTO, ONTARIO—August 12th, 2019—Americas Silver Corporation (TSX: USA) (NYSE American: USAS)
( “ A m e r i c a s S i l v e r ” o r t h e “ C o m p a n y ” ) , a g r o w i n g N o r t h A m e r i c a n precious metals producer, today
reported consolidated financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2019.
This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Co mpany’s Management’ s Discussion and
Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for the corresponding period, which have
been posted on the Americas Silver Corporation SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, on its EDGAR profile at
www.sec.gov, and are also available on the Company’s website at www.americassilvercorp.com. All
figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Second Quarter Highlights
● Revenue of $15 million and net loss of $8 million for the quarter or ($0.11) per share, a decrease
of $2.3 million in revenue and an increase in the net loss of $ 9.4 million compared to Q2‐2018
due primarily to lower realized metal prices, higher treatment and refining charges, non‐
reoccurring expenses associated with the Pershing Gold Corporat ion (“Pershing Gold”)
acquisition, incremental interest and financing costs, loss on derivative instruments associated
with the Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (“S andstorm”) convertible debentu re and non‐cash share‐based
payments.
● Relief Canyon Mine construction and costs are proceeding as expected with leach pad liner
installation progressing, and mobilization of the mining contractor and all fabrication work on the
crusher and conveyors progressing to meet scheduled delivery in the third quarter. First gold pour
is expected in late Q4‐2019.
● Guidance for 2019 remains unchanged at 1.6 – 2.0 million silver ounces and 6.6 – 7.0 million silver
equivalent ounces at cash costs of $4.00 to $6.00 per silver ou nce and AISC of $10.00 to $12.00
per silver ounce.
● F o r t h e f i r s t h a l f o f 2 0 1 9 , c o n s o l i d a t e d s i l v e r p r o d u c t i o n o f approximately 3.4 million silver
equivalent ounces1 and 0.7 million silver ounces at consolidated cash costs2 of approximately
$3.60 per silver ounce and conso lidated all‐in sustaining costs2 (“AISC”) of approximately $10.50
per silver ounce.
● Pre‐reported second quarter consolidated silver production of approximately 1.7 million silver
equivalent ounces and 0.3 million silver ounces, representing a n increase of 15% year‐over‐year
to both silver and silver equivalent.
● Pre‐reported second quarter consolidated cash costs of $8.28 per silver ounce and AISC of $16.15
per silver ounce, both representing an increase year‐over‐year and from the prior quarter. These
i n c r e a s e d c o s t s w e r e p r i m a r i l y t h e r e s u l t o f l o w e r r e a l i z e d p r ices for zinc and lead and lower
production at the Galena Complex.
● The Company had a cash balance of $6.3 million as at June 30, 2019. The Company has not drawn
down on the $25 million Sandstorm Gold Purchase Agreement.
● Subsequent to the quarter, Eric Sprott made a $10 million investment in the Company by a private
placement in the Company’s common stock.
1 Silver equivalent production throughout this press release was calculated based on silver, zinc, and lead realized prices dur ing
each respective period.
2 Cash cost per ounce and all‐in sustaining cost per ounce are n on‐IFRS performance measures with no standardized definition.
For further information and detailed reconciliations, please refer to the Company’s 2018 year‐end and quarterly MD&A.
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“Quarterly earnings and cash flow were impacted by 15% lower rea l i z e d m e t a l p r i c e s , a r e d u c t i o n i n
Galena production due to a focus on development, and by a numbe r of one‐time items associated with
the closing of the Pershing Gold transaction,” said Darren Blas utti, President & CEO of Americas
Silver. “The second half of the year is expected to bring not only higher silver production from our current
operations but Relief Canyon’s first gold pour into a rapidly rising gold and silver price environment.”
Consolidated Results
Consolidated Financial, Production and Cost Detail
Q2 2019 Q2 2018
Revenues ($M) $15.0 $17.3
Net Income (Loss) ($M) $(8.0) $1.4
Comprehensive Income (Loss) ($M) $(8.2) $1.3
Total ore processed (tonnes milled) 186,310 164,313
Silver produced (ounces) 345,695 301,711
Zinc produced (pounds) 11,150,174 8,756,201
Lead produced (pounds) 7,237,607 6,216,592
Silver equivalent produced (ounces) 1,683,358 1,462,170
Silver recovery (percent) 75.8 74.4
Silver grade (grams per tonne) 76 77
Zinc grade (percent) 3.90 3.63
Lead grade (percent) 2.19 2.14
Silver sold (ounces) 354,466 311,671
Zinc sold (pounds) 10,799,762 8,504,845
Lead sold (pounds) 7,465,855 6,352,839
Realized Silver Price ($ per ounce) $14.87 $16.70
Realized Zinc Price ($ per pound) $1.23 $1.41
Realized Lead Price ($ per pound) $0.86 $1.10
Cost of sales ($ per equivalent ounce silver) $8.75 $8.20
Silver cash cost ($ per ounce silver) $8.28 ($6.15)
All‐in sustaining cost ($ per ounce silver) $16.15 $5.40
Despite slightly higher production, revenue was negatively impa cted as precious and base metal prices
globally decreased year‐over‐year. Realized prices for silver, zinc and lead decreased significantly
representing 11%, 13%, and 22% declines, respectively. Further impacting revenue, treatment and
refining charges increased by approximately $2.8 million or 45% over Q2‐2018 as a result of a reduction
in global zinc smelting capacity.
Consolidated silver equivalent production and silver production both increased by 15% year‐over‐year as
the Company’s San Rafael mine in Mexico continued to have another record quarter for Q2‐2019 as silver,
zinc and lead production increased by 54%, 27%, and 36%, respec tively,. The record results at the Cosalá
Operations were driven by sustained improvements in mill throughput, grade, and metal recovery to
concentrate. San Rafael increased tonnage by 13% and sustained an average milling rate of approximately
1,750 tonnes per operating day. Silver grade and recovery both increased by approximately 17% with by‐
product grades and recoveries also increasing.
These results were offset by a reduction in production at the Galena Complex as mining operations
focused on development over produ c t i o n g i v e n t h e l o w e r s i l v e r and lead prices realized during the
quarter. As previously noted in Q1‐2019, two high‐tonnage stopes at the Galena Complex were impacted
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by separate ground falls in late Q1‐2019 with follow‐on impact in Q2‐2019. The remaining active stopes
were unable to replace the tonnage loss associated with the impacted areas. Underground development
was prioritized gaining over 1,600 feet of advance in order to improve mining flexibility with new
production areas established on the 2400 and 3200 levels.
In addition, the Company’s profitability was affected by non‐reoccurring charges associated with the
Pershing Gold acquisition, specifically transaction costs, loss on derivative instruments associated with
the Sandstorm convertible debenture, as well as higher depletion and amortization of the San Rafael
Mine, and the timing of non‐cash share‐based payments after the Pershing Gold acquisition closing.
Consolidated cash costs increased significantly due to higher t reatment and refining charges and lower
market prices for both zinc and lead during the quarter. Operating costs and capital expenditures remain
in line with management expectations.
Further information concerning the consolidated and individual mine operations is included in the
Company’s second quarter Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months
ended June 30, 2019 and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Relief Canyon Update
Construction is advancing well at the fully funded Relief Canyon Mine. The leach pad construction is over
40% complete, with liner installation progressing rapidly. Mobi lization of the mining contractor occurred
in early August, currently supporting overliner crushing. Mine d e v e l o p m e n t w i l l c o m m e n c e i n e a r l y
September. Work at the existing processing plant has started where upgrades will be made to the refinery
and emissions controls. Furthermore, five in‐fill drill holes w ere completed during the quarter in support
o f t h e c u r r e n t r e s o u r c e m o d e l . U p d a t e s o n t h e R e l i e f C a n y o n d e velopment will be made available
periodically on the Company’s website as construction progresses at www.americassilvercorp.com.
Q2‐2019 Earnings Conference Call
President & CEO Darren Blasutti will be hosting a Q2‐2019 earni ngs conference call on Monday, August
12th, 2019 at 4:30pm EDT. A copy of the presentation will be made available on the company’s website
at www.americassilvercorp.com.
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About Americas Silver Corporation
Americas Silver is a precious metal mining company focused on g rowth from its existing asset base and
execution of targeted accretive acquisitions. It owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa,
Mexico and the Galena Complex in Idaho, USA. The Company expects to begin producing gold in the fourth
quarter of 2019 at its fully funded Relief Canyon Mine in Nevad a, USA which is currently in construction.
The Company also holds an option on the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico.
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Daren Dell, Chief Operating Officer and a Qualified Person under Canadian Securities Administrators
guidelines, has approved the applicable contents of this news release. For further information please see
SEDAR or americassilvercorp.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward‐Looking Information:
This news release contains “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities
laws. Forward‐looking information includes, but is not limited to, Americas Silver’s expectations,
intentions, plans, assumptions and beliefs with respect to, among other things, Americas Silver’s financing
efforts; production and cost performance at the Cosalá Operations and the Galena Complex; construction,
production, development plans and performance expectations at the Relief Canyon Mine and the impact
on Americas Silver’s financial p erformance; Often, but not alwa ys, forward‐looking information can be
identified by forward‐looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”,
“potential’, “estimate”, “may”, “assume” and “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other
expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions, or statements about future events or
performance. Forward‐looking information is based on the opinio ns and estimates of Americas Silver as
of the date such information is provided and is subject to know n and unknown risks, uncertainties, and
o t h e r f a c t o r s t h a t m a y c a u s e t h e a c t u a l r e s u l t s , l e v e l o f a c t i vi t y , p e r f o r m a n c e , o r a c h i e v e m e n t s o f
Americas Silver to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward‐looking
information. With respect to the business of Americas Silver, t hese risks and uncertainties include
interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information; u nfavorable exploration results; inability to
obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production; general economic conditions
and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory
requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity p rices; the ability to obtain necessary
future financing on acceptable terms or at all; the ability to develop, complete construction and operate
the Relief Canyon Mine; and risks associated with the mining industry such as economic factors (including
future commodity prices, currency fluctuations and energy price s), ground conditions and other factors
limiting mine access, failure of plant, equipment, processes and transportation services to operate as
anticipated, environmental risks, government regulation, actual r e s u l t s o f c u r r e n t e x p l o r a t i o n a n d
production activities, possible variations in ore grade or reco very rates, permitting timelines, capital and
construction expenditures, recla mation activities, labor relati ons, social and political developments and
other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward‐looking information, there
m a y b e o t h e r f a c t o r s t h a t c a u s e r e s u l t s n o t t o b e a s a n t i c i p a t ed, estimated, or intended. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. Addi tional information regarding the factors
that may cause actual results to differ materially from this forward‐looking information is available in
Americas Silver’s filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR and with the SEC. Americas
Silver does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward‐looking
information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this
information, except as required by law. Americas Silver does no t give any assurance (1) that Americas
Silver will achieve its expectations, or (2) concerning the res ult or timing thereof. All subsequent written
and oral forward‐looking inform ation concerning Americas Silver are expressly qualified in their entirety
by the cautionary statements above.
For more information:
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO
Americas Silver Corporation
416‐848‐9503