Fortuna Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2025
- Record free cash flow of $111.3 million, up 30% QoQ with improved margin of 38%
- Strong liquidity position with $309.4 million in cash and short-term investments
- Net income from continuing operations increased to $61.7 million ($0.20 per share)
- Strategic divestment of high-cost, short-life assets to focus on higher-value opportunities
- Consolidated AISC decreased to $1,640 per GEO from $1,772 in Q4 2024
- Cash cost per GEO increased to $929 from $888 in Q4 2024
- Fatal accident of a sub-contractor employee at Séguéla Mine
- Higher cash costs at Séguéla and Yaramoko mines due to lower head grades and higher stripping costs
Insights
Fortuna delivers record cash flow despite rising costs, with strategic asset sales strengthening future growth potential.
Fortuna Mining has delivered an exceptional financial quarter with record free cash flow of
The company's financial position has strengthened considerably, with cash reserves growing to
From an operational perspective, Fortuna produced 103,459 gold equivalent ounces while reducing their consolidated AISC to
The company's portfolio optimization strategy is evident in their divestiture of the San Jose Mine in Mexico and pending sale of Yaramoko in Burkina Faso for
Mine-level performance shows mixed results. Séguéla continues to outperform with production increasing
The company's profitability metrics improved substantially, with attributable net income from continuing operations reaching
While celebrating these financial achievements, it's important to note the company reported a fatal accident involving a sub-contractor at the Séguéla Mine in February. Despite this tragic event, safety performance indicators improved with TRIFR decreasing to 0.98 from 1.33 in Q4 2024.
(All amounts are expressed in US dollars, tabular amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025.
(Results from the Company’s San Jose Mine have been excluded from its Q1 2025 continuing results, along with the comparative figures due to the classification of the asset as held for sale as at March 31, 2025.)
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
Cash and Cashflow
- Record free cash flow1 from ongoing operations of
$111.3 million in Q1, a quarter over quarter (“QoQ”) increase of30% . QoQ free cash flow margin over sales improved to38% from31% - Net cash from operations before working capital of
$138.1 million or$0.45 per share. Adjusting for cash outflows related to discontinued operations of$8.6 million , net cash from operations before working capital was$146.7 million , a QoQ increase of4% - Quarter-end cash and short-term investments of
$309.4 million , a QoQ increase of$78.1 million from strong growth in free cash flow - Liquidity was
$459.4 million , and the Company increased its positive net cash1 position to$136.9 million (including short-term investments), from$58.8 million in Q4 2024
Profitability
- Attributable net income from continuing operations of
$61.7 million or$0.20 per share, a QoQ increase of$0.13 per share - Attributable adjusted net income1 of
$62.1 million or$0.20 per share, a QoQ increase of$0.08 per share
Return to Shareholders
- Returned
$4.2 million to shareholders in Q1 through the repurchase of 0.9 million shares
Operational
- Gold equivalent production (“GEO”) of 103,459 ounces3 in Q1
- Consolidated cash cost per GEO1 from continuing operations of
$929 in Q1, down from$1,015 in Q4 2024 (excluding San Jose from the comparative period cash cost is up from$888 in Q4 2024) - Consolidated AISC per GEO1 from continuing operations of
$1,640 for Q1 down from$1,772 in Q4 2024 (excluding San Jose from the comparative period AISC is down from$1,690 in Q4 2024) - Safety performance indicator for TRIFR down to 0.98 compared to 1.33 in Q4 2024. The Company had zero lost time injuries. Despite sustained improvement in safety indicators, the Company reported the fatal accident of a sub-contractor employee at the Séguéla Mine in February. Fortuna remains fully committed to a zero-harm work environment
Growth and Business Development
- At the Kingfisher prospect at the Séguéla Mine the Company intersected 7.2 g/t gold over 31.5 meters. For full details refer to our News Release titled “Fortuna intersects 7.2g/t Au over 31.5 meter at Kingfisher , Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire” dated March 13, 2025”
- In April the Company closed the sale of the San Jose Mine in Mexico and announced entering into a share purchase agreement to sell its interest in Roxgold Sanu SA, owner of the Yaramoko mine in Burkina Faso. The sale of the Yaramoko Mine provides for cash consideration of
$70 million and is subject to the payment of a cash dividend by Roxgold Sanu to Fortuna in the amount of$57.5 million prior to closing. Taken together, these two sales allow us to reallocate approximately$50 million in capital and management focus away from mine closures and toward higher-value opportunities that align more closely with our long-term strategy
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “Following a strong end to 2024, the Company delivered a new record quarter of free cash-flow from operations at
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1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Excluding letters of credit
3 Au Eq includes gold, silver, lead and zinc and is calculated using the following metal prices:
First Quarter 2025 Consolidated Results
Three months ended | |||||||||
(Expressed in millions) | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | % Change | |||||
Sales | 274.0 | 290.1 | 200.9 | 44 | % | ||||
Mine operating income | 107.2 | 115.9 | 69.6 | 67 | % | ||||
Operating income | 62.1 | 91.9 | 48.3 | 90 | % | ||||
Attributable net income | 11.3 | 58.5 | 26.3 | 122 | % | ||||
Net income from continuing operations | 24.8 | 68.0 | 29.6 | 130 | % | ||||
Attributable net income from continuing operations | 21.1 | 61.7 | 26.7 | 131 | % | ||||
Attributable earnings per share from continuing operations - basic | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.09 | 122 | % | ||||
Attributable earnings per share - basic | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 111 | % | ||||
Adjusted attributable net income1 | 37.9 | 62.1 | 27.5 | 126 | % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 136.0 | 150.1 | 96.3 | 56 | % | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 150.3 | 126.4 | 48.9 | 158 | % | ||||
Free cash flow from ongoing operations1 | 85.5 | 111.3 | 17.3 | 545 | % | ||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au Eq)1 | 888 | 929 | 744 | 25 | % | ||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au Eq)1,2 | 1,690 | 1,640 | 1,385 | 18 | % | ||||
Capital expenditures2 | |||||||||
Sustaining | 49.5 | 24.1 | 32.4 | (26 | %) | ||||
Sustaining leases | 5.7 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 21 | % | ||||
Growth capital | 12.1 | 15.4 | 5.4 | 185 | % | ||||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | % Change | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments | 309.4 | 231.3 | 34 | % | |||||
Net liquidity position (excluding letters of credit) | 459.4 | 381.3 | 20 | % | |||||
Shareholder's equity attributable to Fortuna shareholders | 1,460.2 | 1,403.9 | 4 | % | |||||
1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures. | |||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | |||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||
Discontinued operations have been removed where applicable |
First Quarter 2025 Results
Q1 2025 vs Q4 2024
Cash cost per ounce and AISC
Cash cost per GEO sold from continuing operations was
All-in sustaining costs per GEO from continuing operations was
Attributable Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Attributable net income from continuing operations for the period was
After adjusting for impairment charges and other non-recurring items, adjusted attributable net income was
Cash flow
Net cash generated by operations before working capital adjustments was
Free cash flow from ongoing operations in Q1 2025 was
Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024
Cash cost per ounce and AISC
Consolidated cash cost per GEO increased to
All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce from continuing operations increased to
Attributable Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Attributable net income from continuing operations for the period was
The increase was primarily due to higher realized gold prices, which averaged
Other factors influencing the net income compared to Q1 2024 included higher depletion per ounce at Séguéla and Yaramoko, and higher general and administration expenses of
Depreciation and Depletion
Depreciation and depletion increased by
Cash Flow
Net cash generated by operations for the quarter was
Free cash flow from ongoing operations in Q1 2025 was
Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Mine Production | |||||||
Tonnes milled | 444,004 | 394,837 | |||||
Average tonnes crushed per day | 4,933 | 4,339 | |||||
Gold | |||||||
Grade (g/t) | 2.76 | 2.79 | |||||
Recovery (%) | 93 | 94 | |||||
Production (oz) | 38,500 | 34,556 | |||||
Metal sold (oz) | 38,439 | 34,450 | |||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,888 | 2,095 | |||||
Unit Costs | |||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 650 | 459 | |||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,290 | 948 | |||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||
Sustaining | 8,613 | 7,923 | |||||
Sustaining leases | 3,639 | 2,265 | |||||
Growth capital | 9,207 | 1,035 | |||||
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | |||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis |
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
During the first quarter of 2025, mine production totaled 477,333 tonnes of ore, averaging 2.53 g/t Au, and containing an estimated 38,869 ounces of gold from the Antenna, Ancien, and Koula pits. Movement of waste during the quarter totaled 5,467,358 tonnes, for a strip ratio of 11.5:1. Mining continued to be focused on the Antenna, Koula, and Ancien Pits.
In the first quarter of 2025, Séguéla processed 444,004 tonnes of ore, producing 38,500 ounces of gold, at an average head grade of 2.76 g/t Au, a
Cash cost per gold ounce sold was
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was
Higher growth capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily the result of relocation of a government communications antenna on the property at the mine site.
Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Mine Production | |||||||
Tonnes milled | 134,692 | 107,719 | |||||
Gold | |||||||
Grade (g/t) | 7.81 | 8.79 | |||||
Recovery (%) | 97 | 98 | |||||
Production (oz) | 33,073 | 27,177 | |||||
Metal sold (oz) | 33,013 | 27,171 | |||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,881 | 2,095 | |||||
Unit Costs | |||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,059 | 752 | |||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,411 | 1,373 | |||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||
Sustaining | 1,517 | 10,983 | |||||
Sustaining leases | 982 | 1,050 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the first quarter of 2025, the Yaramoko Mine treated 134,692 tonnes of ore and produced 33,073 ounces of gold with an average gold head grade of 7.81 g/t, a
The cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Yaramoko Mine. The sale is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.
Lindero Mine, Argentina
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Mine Production | |||||||
Tonnes placed on the leach pad | 1,753,016 | 1,547,323 | |||||
Gold | |||||||
Grade (g/t) | 0.55 | 0.60 | |||||
Production (oz) | 20,320 | 23,262 | |||||
Metal sold (oz) | 18,655 | 21,719 | |||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 2,877 | 2,072 | |||||
Unit Costs | |||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | 1,147 | 1,008 | |||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1,3 | 1,911 | 1,511 | |||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||
Sustaining | 12,362 | 9,807 | |||||
Sustaining leases | 582 | 598 | |||||
Growth Capital | 307 | 154 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the first quarter of 2025, a total of 1,753,016 tonnes of ore were placed on the heap leach pad, with an average gold grade of 0.55 g/t, containing an estimated 30,943 ounces of gold. Ore mined was 1.46 million tonnes, with a stripping ratio of 1.8:1.
Lindero’s gold production for the quarter was 20,320 ounces, comprised of 18,983 ounces in doré bars, 615 ounces contained in rich fine carbon, 39 ounces contained in copper precipitate, and 683 ounces contained in precipitated sludge. The
The cash cost per ounce of gold for the quarter was
AISC per gold ounce sold during Q1 2025 was
As of March 31, 2025, the leach pad expansion project was completed, with minor close-out activities and demobilization now taking place.
Caylloma Mine, Peru
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Mine Production | |||||||
Tonnes milled | 136,659 | 137,096 | |||||
Average tonnes milled per day | 1,553 | 1,540 | |||||
Silver | |||||||
Grade (g/t) | 67 | 87 | |||||
Recovery (%) | 83 | 82 | |||||
Production (oz) | 242,993 | 315,460 | |||||
Metal sold (oz) | 250,284 | 325,483 | |||||
Realized price ($/oz) | 31.77 | 23.34 | |||||
Gold | |||||||
Grade (g/t) | - | 0.12 | |||||
Recovery (%) | - | 29 | |||||
Production (oz) | - | 150 | |||||
Metal sold (oz) | - | 63 | |||||
Realized price ($/oz) | - | 2,024 | |||||
Lead | |||||||
Grade (%) | 3.21 | 3.48 | |||||
Recovery (%) | 91 | 91 | |||||
Production (000's lbs) | 8,836 | 9,531 | |||||
Metal sold (000's lbs) | 9,199 | 9,825 | |||||
Realized price ($/lb) | 0.89 | 0.95 | |||||
Zinc | |||||||
Grade (%) | 5.01 | 4.46 | |||||
Recovery (%) | 91 | 90 | |||||
Production (000's lbs) | 13,772 | 12,183 | |||||
Metal sold (000's lbs) | 13,826 | 12,466 | |||||
Realized price ($/lb) | 1.29 | 1.11 | |||||
Unit Costs | |||||||
Cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 12.80 | 11.61 | |||||
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | 18.74 | 17.18 | |||||
Capital Expenditures ( | |||||||
Sustaining | 1,615 | 3,735 | |||||
Sustaining leases | 631 | 906 | |||||
Growth Capital | 249 | - |
1 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively.
2 Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent, and all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are non-IFRS financial measures, refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the first quarter of 2025, the Caylloma Mine produced 242,993 ounces of silver at an average head grade of 67 g/t, a
Lead and zinc production for the quarter was 8.8 million pounds and 13.8 million pounds, respectively. Head grades averaged
The cash cost per silver equivalent ounce sold in the first quarter of 2025 was
The all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent in the first quarter of 2025 increased
Qualified Person
Eric Chapman, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, is a Professional Geoscientist of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (Registration Number 36328), and is the Company’s Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios in this news release which are not defined under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and are not disclosed in the Company's financial statements, including but not limited to: all-in costs; cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining costs; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold; production cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent; cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; sustaining capital; growth capital; free cash flow from ongoing operations; adjusted net income; adjusted attributable net income; adjusted EBITDA and working capital.
These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios are widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance and are used by management to monitor and evaluate the Company's operating performance and ability to generate cash. The Company believes that, in addition to financial measures and ratios prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to evaluate the Company’s performance. However, the measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. Accordingly, non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures and ratios of the Company’s performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
To facilitate a better understanding of these measures and ratios as calculated by the Company, descriptions are provided below. In addition see “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025 MDA”), which section is incorporated by reference in this news release, for additional information regarding each non-IFRS financial measure and non-IFRS ratio disclosed in this news release, including an explanation of their composition; an explanation of how such measures and ratios provide useful information to an investor. The Q1 2025 MD&A may be accessed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar under the Company’s profile.
The Company has calculated these measures consistently for all periods presented with the exception of the following:
- The calculation of All-in Sustaining Costs was adjusted in Q4 2024 to include blue-chip swaps in Argentina. Please refer to the 2024 MD&A for details of the change.
- The calculations of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Attributable Net Income were revised to no longer remove the income statement impact of right of use amortization and accretion and add back the right of use payments from the cash flow statement. Management elected to make this change to simplify the reconciliation from net income to adjusted net income to improve transparency and because the net impact was immaterial.
- Where applicable the impact of discontinued operations have been removed from the comparable figures. The method of calculation has not been changed except as described above.
Reconciliation of Debt to total net debt and net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio for March 31, 2025
(Expressed in millions except Total net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio) | As at March 31, 2025 | ||
2024 Convertible Notes | 172.5 | ||
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments | (309.4 | ) | |
Total net debt1 | (136.9 | ) | |
Adjusted EBITDA (last four quarters) | 529.0 | ||
Total net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio | (0.3):1 | ||
1 Excluding letters of credit |
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted attributable net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Consolidated (in millions of US dollars) | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||
Net income attributable to shareholders | 11.3 | 58.5 | 26.3 | ||||
Adjustments, net of tax: | |||||||
Discontinued operations | 9.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | ||||
Write off of mineral properties | 12.9 | – | – | ||||
Inventory adjustment | 3.6 | (0.1 | ) | – | |||
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | ||||
Attributable Adjusted Net Income | 37.9 | 62.1 | 27.5 | ||||
1 Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales | |||||||
2 Amounts are recorded in General and Administration | |||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Consolidated (in millions of US dollars) | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||
Net income | 15.1 | 64.8 | 29.1 | ||||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Discontinued operations | 9.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | ||||
Inventory adjustment | 3.2 | (0.1 | ) | - | |||
Net finance items | 5.7 | 3.0 | 5.8 | ||||
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 60.0 | 51.7 | 49.9 | ||||
Income taxes | 32.8 | 22.2 | 15.4 | ||||
Write off of mineral properties | 14.5 | - | - | ||||
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | (5.0 | ) | 5.3 | (4.4 | ) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 136.0 | 150.1 | 96.3 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to free cash flow from ongoing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Consolidated (in millions of US dollars) | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 150.3 | 126.4 | 48.9 | ||||
Additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment | (61.9 | ) | (39.6 | ) | (41.3 | ) | |
Payments of lease obligations | (5.7 | ) | (6.0 | ) | (4.7 | ) | |
Free cash flow | 82.7 | 80.8 | 2.9 | ||||
Growth capital | 10.3 | 15.4 | 5.5 | ||||
Discontinued operations | (6.7 | ) | 11.4 | 8.4 | |||
Closure and rehabilitation provisions | 0.3 | - | - | ||||
Gain on blue chip swap investments | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.6 | ||||
Other adjustments | (2.5 | ) | 2.4 | (2.1 | ) | ||
Free cash flow from ongoing operations | 85.5 | 111.3 | 17.3 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Reconciliation of cost of sales to cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q4 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 47,380 | 40,610 | 58,956 | 19,866 | 166,814 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment | (4,704 | ) | 1,487 | — | — | (3,217 | ) | ||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (13,314 | ) | (12,783 | ) | (28,828 | ) | (4,295 | ) | (59,220 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (79 | ) | (5,346 | ) | (6,377 | ) | (222 | ) | (12,024 | ) | |
By-product credits | (973 | ) | — | — | — | (973 | ) | ||||
Other | — | — | — | (1,624 | ) | (1,624 | ) | ||||
Treatment and refining charges | — | — | — | 2,965 | 2,965 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 28,310 | 23,968 | 23,751 | 16,690 | 92,719 | ||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 26,629 | 29,509 | 36,384 | 11,863 | 104,385 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 1,063 | 812 | 653 | 1,407 | 888 | ||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2025 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 31,805 | 59,577 | 65,425 | 17,463 | 174,272 | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (9,799 | ) | (16,900 | ) | (30,310 | ) | (4,369 | ) | (61,378 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (94 | ) | (7,729 | ) | (10,133 | ) | (240 | ) | (18,196 | ) | |
By-product credits | (731 | ) | - | - | - | (731 | ) | ||||
Other | 123 | - | - | (659 | ) | (536 | ) | ||||
Treatment and refining charges | - | - | - | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,304 | 34,948 | 24,982 | 12,245 | 93,479 | ||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 18,580 | 33,013 | 38,439 | 10,542 | 100,574 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 1,147 | 1,059 | 650 | 1,162 | 929 | ||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Cash Cost Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | GEO Cash Costs | ||||||
Cost of sales | 34,049 | 34,951 | 45,209 | 17,105 | 131,314 | ||||||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (11,580 | ) | (10,215 | ) | (23,916 | ) | (3,824 | ) | (49,535 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (253 | ) | (4,293 | ) | (5,472 | ) | (354 | ) | (10,372 | ) | |
By-product credits | (424 | ) | - | - | - | (424 | ) | ||||
Other | 1 | - | - | (331 | ) | (330 | ) | ||||
Treatment and refining charges | - | - | - | 1,231 | 1,231 | ||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,793 | 20,443 | 15,821 | 13,827 | 71,884 | ||||||
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | 21,628 | 27,171 | 34,450 | 13,306 | 96,556 | ||||||
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | 1,008 | 752 | 459 | 1,039 | 744 | ||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Reconciliation of cost of sales to all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q4 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 28,310 | 23,968 | 23,751 | 16,690 | — | 92,719 | |||||||
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | — | (829 | ) | — | — | — | (829 | ) | |||||
Royalties and taxes | 79 | 5,346 | 6,377 | 222 | — | 12,024 | |||||||
Worker's participation | — | — | — | 1,733 | — | 1,733 | |||||||
General and administration | 3,026 | 503 | 2,549 | 1,391 | 9,666 | 17,135 | |||||||
Total cash costs | 31,415 | 28,988 | 32,677 | 20,036 | 9,666 | 122,782 | |||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 19,869 | 9,430 | 17,396 | 8,338 | — | 55,033 | |||||||
Blue chips gains (investing activities)1 | (1,406 | ) | — | — | — | — | (1,406 | ) | |||||
All-in sustaining costs | 49,878 | 38,418 | 50,073 | 28,374 | 9,666 | 176,409 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 26,629 | 29,509 | 36,384 | 11,863 | — | 104,385 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,873 | 1,302 | 1,376 | 2,392 | — | 1,690 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis |
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2025 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,304 | 34,948 | 24,982 | 12,245 | - | 93,479 | |||||||
Royalties and taxes | 94 | 7,729 | 10,133 | 240 | - | 18,196 | |||||||
Worker's participation | - | - | - | 739 | - | 739 | |||||||
General and administration | 2,480 | 1,394 | 2,224 | 2,455 | 15,374 | 23,927 | |||||||
Total cash costs | 23,878 | 44,071 | 37,339 | 15,679 | 15,374 | 136,341 | |||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 12,944 | 2,499 | 12,252 | 2,246 | - | 29,941 | |||||||
Blue chips gains (investing activities)1 | (1,319 | ) | - | - | - | - | (1,319 | ) | |||||
All-in sustaining costs | 35,503 | 46,570 | 49,591 | 17,925 | 15,374 | 164,963 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 18,580 | 33,013 | 38,439 | 10,542 | - | 100,574 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce | 1,911 | 1,411 | 1,290 | 1,700 | - | 1,640 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis |
AISC Per Gold Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2024 | Lindero | Yaramoko | Séguéla | Caylloma | Corporate | GEO AISC | |||||||
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | 21,793 | 20,443 | 15,821 | 13,827 | - | 71,884 | |||||||
Royalties and taxes | 253 | 4,293 | 5,472 | 354 | - | 10,372 | |||||||
Worker's participation | - | - | - | 417 | - | 417 | |||||||
General and administration | 2,879 | 550 | 1,168 | 1,219 | 10,649 | 16,465 | |||||||
Total cash costs | 24,925 | 25,286 | 22,461 | 15,817 | 10,649 | 99,138 | |||||||
Sustaining capital1 | 10,405 | 12,033 | 10,188 | 4,641 | - | 37,267 | |||||||
Blue chips gains (investing activities)1 | (2,648 | ) | - | - | - | - | (2,648 | ) | |||||
All-in sustaining costs | 32,682 | 37,319 | 32,649 | 20,458 | 10,649 | 133,757 | |||||||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | 21,628 | 27,171 | 34,450 | 13,306 | - | 96,556 | |||||||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 1,511 | 1,373 | 948 | 1,538 | - | 1,385 | |||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of | |||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | |||||||||||||
1 Presented on a cash basis |
Reconciliation of cost of sales to cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q4 2024 | Caylloma | ||
Cost of sales | 19,866 | ||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (4,295 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (222 | ) | |
Other | (1,624 | ) | |
Treatment and refining charges | 2,965 | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 16,690 | ||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 1,009,804 | ||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 16.53 | ||
1 Silver equivalent sold for is calculated using a silver to lead ratio of 1:34.3 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:22.6 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2025 | Caylloma | ||
Cost of sales | 17,463 | ||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (4,369 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (240 | ) | |
Other | (659 | ) | |
Treatment and refining charges | 50 | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 12,245 | ||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 956,640 | ||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 12.80 | ||
1 Silver equivalent sold is calculated using a silver to lead ratio of 1:35.5 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:24.7 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Cash Cost Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2024 | Caylloma | ||
Cost of sales | 17,105 | ||
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization | (3,824 | ) | |
Royalties and taxes | (354 | ) | |
Other | (331 | ) | |
Treatment and refining charges | 1,231 | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent sold | 13,827 | ||
Ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | 1,190,990 | ||
Cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent sold ($/oz) | 11.61 | ||
1 Silver equivalent is calculated using a s silver to gold ratio of 86.8:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.0 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
Figures have been restated to remove Right of Use | |||
Figures may not add due to rounding |
Reconciliation of all-in sustaining cash cost and all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q4 2024 | Caylloma | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 16,690 | ||
Royalties and taxes | 222 | ||
Worker's participation | 1,733 | ||
General and administration | 1,391 | ||
Total cash costs | 20,036 | ||
Sustaining capital3 | 8,338 | ||
All-in sustaining costs | 28,374 | ||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 1,009,804 | ||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 28.10 | ||
1 Silver equivalent sold for is calculated using a silver to lead ratio of 1:34.3 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:22.6 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
3 Presented on a cash basis |
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2025 | Caylloma | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 12,245 | ||
Royalties and taxes | 240 | ||
Worker's participation | 739 | ||
General and administration | 2,455 | ||
Total cash costs | 15,679 | ||
Sustaining capital3 | 2,246 | ||
All-in sustaining costs | 17,925 | ||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 956,640 | ||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 18.74 | ||
1 Silver equivalent sold is calculated using a silver to lead ratio of 1:35.5 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:24.7 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
3 Presented on a cash basis |
AISC Per Silver Equivalent Ounce Sold - Q1 2024 | Caylloma | ||
Cash cost applicable per silver equivalent ounce sold | 13,827 | ||
Royalties and taxes | 354 | ||
Worker's participation | 417 | ||
General and administration | 1,219 | ||
Total cash costs | 15,817 | ||
Sustaining capital3 | 4,641 | ||
All-in sustaining costs | 20,458 | ||
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 | 1,190,990 | ||
All-in sustaining costs per ounce2 | 17.18 | ||
1 Silver equivalent is calculated using a s silver to gold ratio of 86.8:1, silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds, and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.0 pounds. | |||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | |||
3 Presented on a cash basis |
Additional information regarding the Company’s financial results and activities underway are available in the unaudited condensed interim financial statements of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 and accompanying Q1 2025 MD&A, which are available for download on the Company’s website, www.fortunamining.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hosting the call will be Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, Luis D. Ganoza, Chief Financial Officer, Cesar Velasco, Chief Operating Officer - Latin America, and David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa.
Shareholders, analysts, media and interested investors are invited to listen to the live conference call by logging onto the webcast at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1696/52367 or over the phone by dialing in just prior to the starting time.
Conference call details:
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time
Dial in number (Toll Free): +1.888.506.0062
Dial in number (International): +1.973.528.0011
Access code: 794316
Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.481.4010
Replay number (International): +1.919.882.2331
Replay passcode: 52367
Playback of the earnings call will be available until Thursday, May 22, 2025. Playback of the webcast will be available until Friday, May 8, 2026. In addition, a transcript of the call will be archived on the Company’s website.
About Fortuna Mining Corp.
Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with four operating mines and exploration activities in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, as well as the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in Senegal. Sustainability is integral to all our operations and relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value over the long-term for our stakeholders through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility. For more information, please visit our website.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Jorge A. Ganoza
President, CEO, and Director
Fortuna Mining Corp.
Investor Relations:
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Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "Forward-looking Statements"). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-looking Statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements about the Company's plans for its mines and mineral properties; statements regarding the completion of the sale of the Yaramoko Mine and the anticipated benefits to the Company of the sale of the San Jose Mine and the pending sale of the Yaramoko Mine; statements referring to a zero-harm work environment; the Company's business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company's mines and mineral properties; mineral resource and reserve estimates, metal recovery rates, concentrate grade and quality; changes in tax rates and tax laws, requirements for permits, anticipated approvals and other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as "estimated", “expected”, “anticipated”, "potential", "open", "future", "assumed", "projected", "used", "detailed", "has been", "gain", "planned", "reflecting", "will", "containing", "remaining", "to be", or statements that events, "could" or "should" occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.
The forward-looking statements in this news release also include financial outlooks and other forward-looking metrics relating to the Company and its business, including references to financial and business prospects and future results of operations, including production, and cost guidance and anticipated future financial performance. Such information, which may be considered future oriented financial information or financial outlooks within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “FOFI”), has been approved by management of the Company and is based on assumptions which management believes were reasonable on the date such FOFI was prepared, having regard to the industry, business, financial conditions, plans and prospects of the Company and its business and properties. These projections are provided to describe the prospective performance of the Company's business. Nevertheless, readers are cautioned that such information is highly subjective and should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results and that actual results may differ significantly from such projections. FOFI constitutes forward-looking statements and is subject to the same assumptions, uncertainties, risk factors and qualifications as set forth below.
Forward-looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; risks associated with war or other geo-political hostilities, such as the Ukrainian – Russian and the Israel – Hamas conflicts, any of which could continue to cause a disruption in global economic activity; fluctuation in currencies and foreign exchange rates; increases in the rate of inflation; the imposition or any extension of capital controls in countries in which the Company operates; any changes in tax laws in Argentina and the other countries in which we operate; changes in the prices of key supplies; uncertainty relating to nature and climate change conditions; risks associated with climate change legislation; laws and regulations regarding the protection of the environment (including greenhouse gas emission reduction and other decarbonization requirements and the uncertainty surrounding the interpretation of omnibus Bill C-59 and the related amendments to the Competition Act (Canada); our ability to manage physical and transition risks related to climate change and successfully adapt our business strategy to a low carbon global economy; technological and operational hazards in Fortuna’s mining and mine development activities; risks related to water and power availability; risks inherent in mineral exploration; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries; changes to current estimates of mineral reserves and resources; changes to production and cost estimates; changes in the position of regulatory authorities with respect to the granting of approvals or permits; governmental and other approvals; changes in government, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Information Form for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedarplus.ca and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Company’s Form 40-F and available at www.sec.gov/edgar. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be conducted in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or changes to production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, labor and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); geo-political uncertainties that may affect the Company’s production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition; the expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; that the Company will be successful in mitigating the impact of inflation on its business and operations; that all required approvals and permits will be obtained for the Company’s business and operations on acceptable terms; expectations regarding the Company completing the sale of the Yaramoko Mine on the basis consistent with the Company’s current expectations; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company's operations, the ability to meet current and future obligations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Reserves and Resources
Reserve and resource estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for public disclosure by a Canadian company of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates contained in the technical disclosure have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and mineral reserve and resource information included in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies.
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