Atico Mining Stock Price, News & Analysis

Atico Mining (OTCQX:ATCMF) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of the Community Participation Process for Environmental Consultation (PPC) at its La Plata project in Ecuador. The process, conducted by the Ministry of the Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE), represents the final step before granting the Environmental License for exploitation.

The consultation process included environmental facilitators gathering information, sharing project details, and conducting community consultations. At the MAATE's Consultation Assembly on August 23, over 90% of participating residents from Las Minas de La Plata and San Pablo de La Plata expressed support for granting the Environmental License to proceed with mining operations.

Atico Mining (OTC:ATCMF) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, posting a net income of $2.7 million, a significant improvement from a $0.4 million loss in Q2 2024. Sales increased 94% to $21.1 million, driven by higher concentrate sales and strong metal prices. The El Roble mine produced 2.2 million pounds of copper and 2,385 ounces of gold at a cash cost of $1.73 per payable pound.

The company secured a new 30-year mining agreement for El Roble mine and amended its credit agreement, with the principal amount to be repaid in two installments: $2.7 million (paid) and $6.0 million due December 2026. Production decreased 42% for copper and 16% for gold compared to Q2 2024, primarily due to lower ore throughput and copper grades. The company expects gradual operational improvements in the second half of 2025.

Atico Mining (OTCQX:ATCMF) reported Q2 2025 production results from its El Roble mine in Colombia, producing 2.16 million pounds of copper and 2,385 ounces of gold in concentrates. The company experienced a 42% decrease in copper production and a 17% decrease in gold production compared to Q2 2024.

The mine processed an average of 830 tonnes per day, with copper head grade at 1.74% and gold head grade at 2.08 g/t. Recovery rates were 91.2% for copper and 57.6% for gold. Additionally, Jorge Ganoza will transition from his role as Vice President of Operations and Projects but remain as a director and advisor.

Atico Mining (OTC:ATCMF) has successfully completed its rights offering, raising $3.29 million through the issuance of 29,887,022 units at $0.11 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.18 for two years. The company now has 151,173,207 common shares outstanding, with insiders acquiring approximately 41% of the Rights Units.

The company plans to use the proceeds from both the Rights Offering and upcoming LIFE Offering for developing its La Plata project in Ecuador, additional drilling at the El Roble mine in Colombia, and general corporate purposes. The LIFE Offering is expected to close around July 28, 2025.

Atico Mining Corporation (OTC:ATCMF) has successfully executed a loan amendment and restructuring agreement with Trafigura PTE. LTD. for its existing secured credit facility. The restructuring involves the repayment of the outstanding US$8.7 million Principal Amount in two installments: US$2.7 million on July 25, 2025, and US$6 million on December 30, 2026.

The amended agreement includes an interest rate of SOFR plus 7.5% on the outstanding Principal Amount. Additionally, Atico and Trafigura have extended their commercial concentrate purchase contract for two more years, which covers 100% of the concentrate produced from the El Roble mine, with a minimum annual requirement of 32,000 dry metric tons.

The Company continues to focus on exploring, developing, and mining copper and gold projects in Latin America, generating cash flow through the El Roble mine operation while developing the high-grade La Plata VMS project in Ecuador.

Atico Mining Corporation has filed amended offering documents for its concurrent Rights Offering and LIFE Offering, aiming to raise total gross proceeds of up to $8.54 million. The Rights Offering targets approximately $5.34 million, while the LIFE Offering aims to raise about $3.2 million. The amendments include disclosure of a term sheet with Trafigura PTE. Ltd. regarding modifications to Atico's existing secured credit agreement. The company operates the El Roble copper-gold mine and is developing the La Plata VMS project in Ecuador. The offerings are not available to U.S. investors as the securities are not registered under U.S. securities laws.

Atico Mining (ATCMF) has entered into a term sheet with Trafigura to restructure its outstanding secured credit facility of US$8.7 million. The repayment will be made in two installments: US$2.7 million on July 25, 2025, and US$6 million on December 30, 2026. The outstanding amount will bear interest at SOFR plus 7.5%. Additionally, the companies extended their concentrate purchase agreement for two more years, with Trafigura continuing to purchase 100% of El Roble mine's concentrate production, subject to a minimum of 32kdm per year. The transaction's closing, expected by June 30, 2025, is subject to final documentation and TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Atico Mining Corporation (ATCMF) announces a dual financing initiative comprising a Rights Offering to raise up to $5.3M and a concurrent LIFE Offering to raise up to $3.2M, totaling approximately $8.5M. The Rights Offering allows shareholders to purchase units at $0.11 each, with each unit containing one common share and a warrant exercisable at $0.18 for two years. The LIFE Offering follows similar terms. The company plans to use proceeds for developing the La Plata project in Ecuador, additional drilling at El Roble mine in Colombia, and general corporate purposes. Additionally, Atico is working to refinance US$8.7M in debt due to Trafigura by June 30, 2025, having already repaid US$1.3M. Directors and officers are expected to participate significantly in the offerings, subject to availability.

Atico Mining reported its Q1 2025 financial results, posting income from mining operations of $3.7M but a net loss of $0.8M. The El Roble mine produced 2.2M pounds of copper and 1,578 ounces of gold at a cash cost of $3.00 per payable pound. Sales increased 11% to $19.9M compared to Q1 2024. Production was below schedule due to challenging rock quality conditions, with copper production down 34% and gold production down 28% year-over-year. The company faced a working capital deficit of $10.1M and had $6.1M in long-term loans. Despite operational challenges, strong metal prices and concentrate inventory sales helped maintain financial results in line with budget. Management expects gradual improvements in Q2 and Q3 to recover most of the lost production.