METALLA REPORTS RECORD 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS HIGHLIGHTING PORTFOLIO INFLECTION AND FUTURE CASH FLOW GROWTH
Rhea-AI Summary
Metalla (TSXV: MTA / NYSE American: MTA) reported record 2025 results, with $11.7 million revenue, $4.4 million operating cash flow and $4.7 million Adjusted EBITDA. Revenue doubled year-over-year while attributable GEOs rose to 3,436.
Key developments include a C$3.4 million top-up to the Côté-Gosselin NSR (total 1.50%), a up-to $40.0 million revolving credit facility, and 2026 guidance of 3,500–4,500 attributable GEOs weighted to H2 2026.
Positive
- Revenue of $11.7 million (100% increase YoY)
- Operating cash flow of $4.4 million (271% increase YoY)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 million (228% increase YoY)
- Attributable GEOs of 3,436 (38% increase vs 2024)
- Revolving credit facility of $40.0 million providing liquidity
Negative
- Net loss of $4.2 million in 2025 despite operational gains
- Wharf tertiary crusher fire reduced H2 2025 throughput and deliveries
- 2026 GEO guidance range (3,500–4,500) indicates execution and grade uncertainty
- Deliveries and cash flow are weighted to H2 2026, increasing near-term timing risk
News Market Reaction – MTA
On the day this news was published, MTA declined 6.96%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. This price movement removed approximately $47M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $625.44M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
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MTA gained 1.88% while momentum peers ASM and UAMY declined around 3–4%. Several other precious metals peers (ASM, ITRG, MUX, NEWP, SLSR) also traded lower, indicating MTA’s strength diverged from sector softness.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -4.4% | Record Q3 2025 revenue, positive net income, and strong GEO delivery metrics. |
| Aug 14 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.9% | Q2 2025 financials with new $40M credit facility and Endeavor recommissioning. |
| May 15 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | -0.3% | Q1 2025 GEO deliveries, revenue growth and portfolio ramp-up updates. |
| Mar 27 | FY 2024 results | Positive | -3.9% | FY 2024 results with 2,481 GEOs and multiple assets moving into production. |
| Nov 14 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | -7.2% | Q3 2024 results highlighting Tocantinzinho commercial production and GEO growth. |
Earnings and financial result releases have typically seen negative next-day moves (average -3.54%), despite improving GEOs and revenue trends.
Over the last five earnings cycles from Nov 2024 through Nov 2025, Metalla consistently reported rising attributable GEOs, higher average realized prices per GEO, and gradually improving Adjusted EBITDA, though often alongside net losses. Key catalysts included commercial production at Tocantinzinho, La Guitarra shipments, and growing credit capacity. Despite these operational gains, shares tended to trade lower after earnings, making today’s positive reaction to record 2025 annual results a departure from that pattern.
Historical Comparison
In the past five earnings releases, MTA averaged a -3.54% move despite operational progress. Today’s +1.88% reaction to record 2025 results contrasts with that usual post-earnings weakness.
Earnings events show a progression from FY 2024 ramp-up, through growing quarterly GEOs and EBITDA in 2025, to today’s record FY 2025 revenue and cash flow, supported by expanding royalty interests such as Côté–Gosselin and multiple advancing mines.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -7.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite record 2025 results would have fit Metalla’s history of post-earnings weakness, where similar announcements averaged a -3.54% move. Such a decline would have highlighted lingering concerns around continued net losses, portfolio execution risk, and broader precious metals sentiment, even as attributable GEOs and cash flow trended higher. Position sizing and time horizon would remain key considerations.
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Metalla shareholders may receive a hard copy of the Company's complete audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, free of charge, upon request. For further information please visit the Company website at https://www.metallaroyalty.com/financial-reports/.
Brett Heath, CEO of Metalla, commented, "2025 was a defining year for Metalla. Our portfolio reached an important inflection point, delivering record revenue, operating cash flow, and adjusted EBITDA. These results reflect the continued ramp-up of our producing assets and our strategic positioning towards high-quality, long-life royalties such as Côté and Gosselin. With a stronger balance sheet, improved cost of capital, and several development assets advancing toward production, we believe Metalla is well positioned for a meaningful step-change in cash flow and long-term shareholder value."
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
Key Company highlights during the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent period include:
- A record breaking 2025 fiscal year, recording revenue of
, cash flow from operating activities of$11.7 million , and Adjusted EBITDA of$4.4 million (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures). All of which were annual records for the Company and represented a$4.7 million 100% increase to revenue,271% increase to cash flow from operating activities, and a228% increase to Adjusted EBITDA compared to the 2024 fiscal year. The Company also recorded a net loss of versus a net loss from 2024 of$4.2 million , and received or accrued payments on 3,436 Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEOs") (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures), which was a$5.5 million 38% increase compared to 2024; - On February 19, 2026, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum") announced the filing of an updated technical report for the Taca Taca project prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") with an effective date of December 31, 2025. The findings of the technical report support the development of Taca Taca as an open pit mine with an initial mine life of 35 years, initial processing capacity of 40 Mtpa with an expansion to 60 Mtpa in the fifth year of operations, Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves total 1,990 Mt grading
0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,429 kt of copper and 5,532 koz gold, and Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources total 2,078 Mt grading0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,716 kt of copper and 5,715 koz gold; - On February 17, 2026, IAMGOLD Corp. ("IAMGOLD") reported approximately 3,600 meters of drilling at the Gosselin deposit during the fourth quarter, for a total of 53,750 meters in 2025. The program was focused on converting a significant portion of Inferred Resources to the Indicated category. IAMGOLD announced that the results of the Gosselin exploration program will be included in an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate in the second quarter of 2026, and will inform the planned updated technical report which will consider a larger scale gold mine with a conceptual mine plan targeting both the Côté and Gosselin zones over life of mine. The updated technical report is expected to be completed by the end of 2026;
- On October 31, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of a further
0.15% interest in the Côté-Gosselin Net Smelter Returns ("NSR") royalty forC , bringing Metalla's total ownership on the Côté-Gosselin NSR royalty to$3.4 million 1.50% ; - On October 21, 2025, Silver Storm Mining Ltd. ("Silver Storm") reported that rehabilitation activities had restarted at the previously operating La Parrilla mine complex, with engineers engaged and mobilized, long-lead items ordered for the sulphide circuit expansion to 1,250 tpd, and SRK Consulting retained to review the restart plan, targeting a potential restart of operations as early as the second quarter of 2026;
- On September 8, 2025, Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Ltd. ("Sierra Madre") outlined a two-stage expansion at La Guitarra, which Sierra Madre expects to initially increase nameplate processing capacity from 500 tpd to approximately 750-800 tpd by Q2 2026, followed by a subsequent increase to approximately 1,200-1,500 tpd by Q3 2027 through the construction of a new dry-stack tailing facility and a secondary crushing circuit;
- On August 13, 2025, Hudbay Minerals Inc. ("Hudbay") announced a
strategic investment from Mitsubishi Corporation ("Mitsubishi") for a$600 million 30% joint venture interest in Copper World. The contribution from Mitsubishi will consist of upon closing and a$420 million matching contribution payable no later than 18 months following the closing. Mitsubishi will contribute$180 million 30% of the ongoing costs beginning August 31, 2025, and will participate in the funding of the definitive feasibility study as well as the final project design, project financing, and project construction for Copper World; - On August 11, 2025, Equinox Gold Corp. ("Equinox") announced that its Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Project ("Castle Mountain") has been accepted into the FAST-41 program ("FAST-41"). FAST-41 is a
U.S. federal permitting framework designed to streamline environmental reviews, improve interagency coordination, and increase transparency. Acceptance into the program is expected to enhance regulatory certainty through a defined permitting schedule that may reflect reduced permitting timelines. Based on the permitting timeline posted to the FAST-41 project dashboard on August 8, 2025, the federal permitting process should be completed in December 2026; - On June 26, 2025, the Company announced the release of its 2025 Asset Handbook outlining the Company's royalties and streams, as well as Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource data for the underlying properties. The Asset Handbook is available on the Company's website; and
- On June 24, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with the Bank of Montreal and National Bank Financial for a revolving credit facility (the "RCF") of up to
with an accordion feature for an additional$40.0 million in availability, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Concurrent with entering into the facility, the Company also fully repaid and retired a$35.0 million C convertible loan facility with Beedie Investments Ltd.$50.0 million
Key operating and financial metrics for the Company include:
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December 31, | December 31, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||
Revenue from royalty interests(1) | $ | 11,739 | $ | 5,882 | ||
Net loss | $ | (4,241) | $ | (5,476) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | $ | 4,656 | $ | 1,421 | ||
Total attributable GEOs(2) | 3,436 | 2,481 | ||||
Average realized price per attributable GEO(2) | $ | 3,467 | $ | 2,411 | ||
Average cash cost per attributable GEO(2) | $ | 10 | $ | 10 | ||
Operating cash margin per attributable GEO(2) | $ | 3,457 | $ | 2,401 | ||
(1) | Includes fixed royalty payments. |
(2) | For the methodology used to calculate these measures including GEOs see Non-IFRS Financial Measures. |
OUTLOOK
In 2026, the Company expects to receive or accrue payments on 3,500 to 4,500 attributable GEOs(1)(2). The lower end of the range reflects current operating assumptions and known constraints, while the upper end incorporates potential impact of improved grades, continued ramp-up of key assets, and contributions from new sources of cash flow. Primary sources of cash flows from royalties and streams for 2026 are expected to include Tocantinzinho, Wharf, Aranzazu, Endeavor, La Encantada, La Guitarra, and based on operator disclosures, the Company also expects to receive initial cash flows in 2026 from Amalgamated Kirkland and La Parrilla.
Attributable GEOs are expected to be weighted towards the second half of 2026, reflecting the timing of higher-grade production and the continued ramp up of key assets.
Achievement of guidance will be influenced by the following:
- Wharf deliveries are expected to be lower in the first half of 2026, with crushing capacity anticipated to be restored in the second quarter of 2026;
- Tocantinzinho deliveries are expected to be more heavily weighted to the second half of the year, as higher grade ore is scheduled to be mined under the mine plan;
- Deliveries from Endeavor are expected to increase progressively over the course of the year as operations continue to ramp up; and
- Relative price performance of gold versus other commodities and the resulting impact on GEO calculation.
(1) | For the methodology used to calculate attributable GEOs, see Non-IFRS Financial Measures. |
(2) | The pricing used to calculate the attributable GEOs include Gold |
ASSET UPDATES
Below are updates during the three months ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent period to certain of the Company's assets, based on information publicly filed by the applicable project owner:
Tocantinzinho
On March 12, 2026, G Mining Ventures Corp. ("G Mining") provided its year-end Mineral Reserves and Resources at Tocantinzinho which consisted of Proven and Probable Reserves of 1.87 Moz of gold at a grade of 1.17 g/t contained in 49,784 kt, and Measured and Indicated Resources of 1.92 Moz gold at a grade of 1.25 g/t within 47,665 kt. G Mining also stated the 2026 exploration budget for Tocantinzinho is set at
On January 20, 2026, G Mining provided its 2026 and 2027 operational outlook at Tocantinzinho, where it expects to produce 160–190 koz of gold in 2026, with approximately
On January 13, 2026, G Mining reported fourth quarter Tocantinzinho gold production of 47.3 koz and gold sales of 47.5 koz, for total full-year 2025 results of 172 koz produced and 172 koz sold.
Metalla accrued 357 GEOs from Tocantinzinho for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 1,293 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year.
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Wharf
On February 18, 2026, Coeur Mining, Inc. ("Coeur") reported fourth-quarter gold production of 24.8 koz at Wharf. A fire incident occurred at Wharf's tertiary crusher in the fourth quarter of 2025, resulting in lower ore tonnes placed on the heap leach pads. Coeur added temporary crushing capacity to help mitigate the reduction, and it expects a new crushing system to be installed during the second quarter of 2026. Coeur also released its full-year 2026 guidance for Wharf, where it expects to produce 72–90 koz of gold with production expected to steadily increase throughout the year as crushing capacity is restored. Coeur also announced it expects to spend
On February 17, 2026, Coeur announced an updated technical report for Wharf that nearly doubled the mine life to approximately 12 years. Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves at Wharf increased by
Metalla accrued 147 GEOs from Wharf for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 825 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year.
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Aranzazu
On February 26, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura") reported fourth quarter production from Aranzazu of 18,878 GEOs (as defined by Aura), marking a
Metalla accrued 156 GEOs from Aranzazu for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 678 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year.
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Endeavor
On March 9, 2026, Polymetals Resources Ltd. ("Polymetals") Polymetals reported that mining of high-grade silver ore from the Upper North Lode at the Endeavor mine commenced in February, with stoping now underway and about 11,000 tonnes mined to date. Early production reconciliation from internal and third-party analysis indicates silver grades are materially higher than originally modelled, supported by confirmation of native silver in the ore. Polymetals also stated that, given the exceptional value of the Upper North Lode material, it plans to undertake a trial basis shipment of 30,000 tonnes of ore directly to a smelter to take advantage of highly attractive smelter terms and strong demand for silver. Direct shipment of ore has the potential to enhance realized metal value relative to concentrate production.
Metalla accrued 39 GEOs from Endeavor for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 272 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year. Deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025 were impacted by a fatal incident on site in October, which resulted in the temporary suspension of mining and surface operations.
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La Guitarra
On February 17, 2026, Sierra Madre provided an update on the planned expansion of the La Guitarra processing facility as part of its two-stage expansion at the La Guitarra silver-gold mine complex. Stage one is expected to increase processing capacity from 500 tpd to 750–800 tpd, with plant upgrades, tailings handling improvements, and equipment purchases already underway. Stage two is expected to increase processing capacity to 1,200–1,500 tpd by Q3 2027.
Metalla accrued 39 GEOs from La Guitarra for the third fourth of 2025 and 131 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year.
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La Encantada
On February 19, 2026, First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") reported production of 32 oz of gold from La Encantada in the fourth quarter of 2025. First Majestic announced mining contractors were engaged at La Encantada and helped to accelerate development, bringing ore flow and development rates to budget levels during the quarter. During the quarter, one underground rig and one surface rig completed 1,863 meters of drilling on the property, where First Majestic is testing a new exploration target, La Esquina.
Metalla accrued 49 GEOs from La Encantada for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 122 GEOs for the 2025 fiscal year.
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Côté-Gosselin
On October 31, 2025, Metalla completed the acquisition of the remaining
On February 17, 2026, IAMGOLD reported approximately 3,600 meters of drilling at the Gosselin deposit during the fourth quarter, for a total of 53,750 meters in 2025. The program was focused on converting a significant portion of Inferred Resources to the Indicated category. IAMGOLD announced that the results of the Gosselin exploration program will be included in an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate in the second quarter of 2026, and will inform the planned updated technical report which will consider a larger scale gold mine with a conceptual mine plan targeting both the Côté and Gosselin zones over life of mine. The updated technical report is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. IAMGOLD also reported gold production at Côté gold mine in the fourth quarter of 125 koz (on a
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Gurupi
On March 12, 2026, G Mining provided its year-end Mineral Reserves and Resources at Gurupi which consisted of Indicated Resources of 1.83 Moz gold at a grade of 1.31 g/t within 43,512 kt, and Inferred Resources of 0.77 Moz gold at a grade of 1.29 g/t within 18,518 kt. G Mining also stated the project continues to advance through technical studies with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for the second half of 2026. The 2026 exploration budget at Gurupi totals
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Del Toro
On December 17, 2025, Sierra Madre announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Del Toro from First Majestic Silver Corp. Sierra Madre stated that Del Toro is a fully permitted, past-producing underground silver-gold-lead mine with a 3,000 tonne per day flotation processing circuit that operated from 2013 to 2019. Sierra Madre expects to advance exploration and prepare an updated resource report, with the goal of commencing the mine restart process at Del Toro in mid-2027 and production in mid-2028, with the possibility of restarting Del Toro within a 12-month period if silver prices continue on an upward trajectory. Sierra Madre also announced that Del Toro hosts a historical Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource estimate consisting of 592 kt grading 398 g/t for 7.57 Moz silver-equivalent and a historical Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 1.19 million tonnes grading 293 g/t for 11.8 Moz silver-equivalent.
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La Parrilla
On February 26, 2026, Silver Storm reported that rehabilitation plans at La Parrilla were
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Taca Taca
On February 19, 2026, First Quantum announced the filing of an updated technical report for the Taca Taca project prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, with an effective date of December 31, 2025. The findings of the technical report support the development of Taca Taca as an open pit mine with an initial processing capacity of 40 Mtpa with an expansion to 60 Mtpa in the fifth year of operations. Highlights of the technical report include:
- average annual copper production of 291 kt in the first ten years and life-of-mine annual production of 209 kt;
- initial mine life of 35 years;
- pre-stripping and construction activities expected to take approximately 3.5 years;
- Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves total 1,990 Mt grading
0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,429 kt of copper and 5,532 koz gold; and - Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources total 2,078 Mt grading
0.42% copper and 0.09 g/t gold, containing an estimated 8,716 kt of copper and 5,715 koz gold.
First Quantum also stated that next steps at Taca Taca include approval of the main permit required for development of the project, the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA"). First Quantum continues to work with the Province of Salta on the ESIA and approval is expected in the first half of 2026 after public consultation has been completed. First Quantum will also continue to work towards an application to the RIGI regime ahead of the application deadline of July 2027, the RIGI regime is an incentive regime for large investments created by the Argentine government.
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On February 12, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. ("Agnico") reported that
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Castle Mountain
On January 14, 2026, Equinox reported that the Castle Mountain expansion is progressing through the federal government's FAST-41 permitting program, with a Record of Decision expected in December 2026. Equinox plans to advance detailed engineering and environmental studies in 2026, with an investment decision expected in the first half of 2027, subject to a positive Record of Decision and receipt of state and county permits.
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Copper World
On January 12, 2026, Hudbay announced the closing of a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Corporation for a
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15-Mile
On January 21, 2026, St Barbara Limited ("St Barbara") announced the results of the 15-Mile Processing Hub Prefeasibility Study, which outlined strong economics and an average production of 103 Koz of gold per year over an 11-year mine life. The study proposes a central mill and tailings facility at 15-Mile, with ore sourced exclusively from 15-Mile until Year 3 of operations, followed by the addition of Cochrane Hill ore in Year 3 and
St Barbara noted that environmental baseline monitoring across the 15-Mile Processing Hub continues to advance, supporting permitting and development. In parallel, stakeholder engagement has progressed, with work underway on the Environmental and Impact Assessment through 2027 alongside the feasibility study. Based on an indicative project development timeline, commissioning and production could potentially be as early as 2030.
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Dumont
On February 25, 2026, Dumont Nickel LP ("Dumont Nickel") announced its plans for the Dumont project in 2026, including: finalizing a financing package with governments, private investors, and industrial partners; concluding offtake agreements for concentrate; launching detailed engineering in the third quarter of 2026; and starting construction in 2027. Dumont Nickel also stated that the Dumont project remains the only North American project recognized by the European Economic Commission, and one of the most advanced in the world in the development-ready category.
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Joaquin
On March 17, 2026, Unico Silver Ltd. ("Unico") announced a JORC(2012) Mineral Resource Estimate for Joaquin which detailed Indicated and Inferred Resources at Joaquin of 45.3 Mt grading 85 g/t silver and
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Tower Mountain
On January 26, 2026, Thunder Gold Corp. ("Thunder Gold") announced the results of the inaugural Mineral Resource estimate at the Tower Mountain project near
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QUALIFIED PERSON
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, an independent consultant, geologist M.Sc., member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of
ABOUT METALLA
Metalla is a precious and base metals royalty and streaming company with a focus on gold, silver, and copper royalties and streams. Metalla provides shareholders with leveraged metal exposure through a diversified and growing portfolio of royalties and streams. Our strong foundation of current and future cash-generating asset base, combined with an experienced team gives Metalla a path to become one of the leading gold, silver, and copper companies for the next commodities cycle.
For further information, please visit our website at www.metallaroyalty.com
ON BEHALF OF METALLA ROYALTY & STREAMING LTD.
(signed) "Brett Heath"
CEO
Website: www.metallaroyalty.com
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Metalla has included certain performance measures in this press release that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") including (a) attributable gold equivalent ounces (GEOs), (b) average cash cost per attributable GEO, (c) average realized price per attributable GEO, (d) operating cash margin per attributable GEO, and (e) Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow.
(a) Attributable GEOs
Attributable GEOs are a non-IFRS financial measure that is composed of gold ounces attributable to the Company, calculated by taking the revenue earned by the Company in the period from payable gold, silver, copper and other metal ounces attributable to the Company divided by the average
Year ended | ||
Attributable GEOs during the period from: | December 31, 2025 | |
Tocantinzinho | 1,293 | |
Wharf | 825 | |
Aranzazu | 678 | |
Endeavor | 272 | |
La Guitarra | 131 | |
La Encantada | 122 | |
NLGM | 98 | |
Other | 17 | |
Total attributable GEOs | 3,436 |
(b) Average cash cost per attributable GEO
Average cash cost per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by dividing the Company's total cash cost of sales, excluding depletion by the number of attributable GEOs. The Company presents average cash cost per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry who present results on a similar basis. The Company's average cash cost per attributable GEO for the year ended December 31, 2025, was:
Year ended | ||
December 31, 2025 | ||
Cost of sales for NLGM | ||
Total cash cost of sales | 34 | |
Total attributable GEOs | 3,436 | |
Average cash cost per attributable GEO |
(c) Average realized price per attributable GEO
Average realized price per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by dividing the Company's revenue, excluding any revenue earned from fixed royalty payments, by the number of attributable GEOs. The Company presents average realized price per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry that present results on a similar basis. The Company's average realized price per attributable GEO for the year ended December 31, 2025, was:
Year ended | ||
December 31, 2025 | ||
Royalty revenue (excluding fixed royalty payments) | ||
Revenue from NLGM | 339 | |
Sales from stream and royalty interests | 11,914 | |
Total attributable GEOs sold | 3,436 | |
Average realized price per attributable GEO | ||
Operating cash margin per attributable GEO |
(d) Operating cash margin per attributable GEO
Operating cash margin per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by subtracting the average cast cost price per attributable GEO from the average realized price per attributable GEO. The Company presents operating cash margin per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry that present results on a similar basis.
(e) Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which excludes from net income taxes, finance costs, depletion, impairment charges, foreign currency gains/losses, share based payments, and non-recurring items. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the Company's operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry who present results on a similar basis. However, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flow provided by operating activities as determined under IFRS. The Company's adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025, was:
Year ended | ||
December 31, 2025 | ||
Net Loss | ||
Adjusted for: | ||
Interest expense | 1,613 | |
Finance charges | 237 | |
Income tax provision | 669 | |
Loss on extinguishment of convertible loan facility | 738 | |
Depletion | 2,240 | |
Foreign exchange loss | 476 | |
Share-based payments | 2,924 | |
Adjusted EBITDA |
Refer to the Company's management discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for a numerical reconciliation of the non-IFRS financial measures described above. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate these non-IFRS financial measures differently.
Future-Oriented Financial Information
This news release contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about the Company's revenues from royalties, streams, and other projects, which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications set forth in the paragraphs below. FOFI contained in this news release was made as of the date of this news release and was provided for the purpose of providing further information about Metalla's anticipated future business operations. Metalla disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. FOFI contained in this news release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Technical and Third-Party Information
Metalla has limited, if any, information on or access to the properties on which Metalla(or any of its subsidiaries) holds a royalty, stream or other interest and has no input into exploration, development or mining plans, decisions or activities on any such properties. Metalla is dependent on (i) the operators of the mines or properties and their QPs to provide technical or other information to Metalla, or (ii) publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the mines or properties on which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest, and generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information. Although Metalla does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate. Some information publicly reported by operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by Metalla's royalty, stream or other interests. Metalla's royalty, stream or other interests can cover less than
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical and scientific disclosure contained or referenced in this press release, including any references to mineral resources or mineral reserves, was prepared in accordance with Canadian NI 43-101, which differs significantly from the requirements of the SEC applicable to
"Inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Historical results or feasibility models presented herein are not guarantees or expectations of future performance.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only and the Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update or revise them except as required by applicable law.
All statements included herein that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budgets", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "projects", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: future events or future performance of Metalla; the completion of the Company's royalty purchase transactions; the Company's plans and objectives; the Company's future financial and operational performance; expectations regarding stream and royalty interests owned by the Company; the satisfaction of future payment obligations, contractual commitments and contingent commitments by Metalla; management's statements regarding the start and increase of production at properties on which Metalla holds royalties and streams, and the timing thereof; the future availability of funds, including drawdowns pursuant to the RCF; the completion by property owners of announced drilling programs, capital expenditures, and other planned activities in relation to properties on which the Company and its subsidiaries hold a royalty or streaming interest and the expected timing thereof; production and life of mine estimates or forecasts at the properties on which the Company and its subsidiaries hold a royalty or streaming interest; future disclosure by property owners and the expected timing thereof; the completion by property owners of announced capital expenditure programs; the statements of management regarding the step-change in cash flow and long-term shareholder value; the 2026 exploration budget for Tocantinzinho and its focus; the expected 2026 and 2027 production guidance at Tocantinzinho; the expected 2026 production guidance at Wharf; the installation of a new crushing system at Wharf and the timing thereof; the planned exploration budget at Wharf for 2026; the mine life extensions at Wharf; the planned shipments of ores to a smelter for Endeavor, and the related realization of value; the two-stage exploration program at La Guitarra; the potential increase nameplate processing capacity at La Guitarra and the timing thereof; the testing of a new exploration target at La Encantada, La Esquina; the inclusion of the results of the Gosselin exploration program into an updated mineral reserve and resource estimate and the timing thereof; the completion of an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for Côté gold mine including Gosselin and the timing thereof; the expected 2026 production guidance at Côté gold mine; the continued ramp-up and planned expansion at Côté gold mine; the release of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and a preliminary economic assessment for Gurupi and the timing thereof; the exploration budget for Gurupi in 2026 and its focus; the de-risking of Gurupi and the transition to development thereof; the filing of an environmental and social impact assessment for Gurupi and the timing thereof; the completion of Sierra Madre's acquisition of Del Toro from First Majestic; the advancement of exploration at Del Toro; the preparation of an updated mineral resource report for Del Toro; the commencement of the mine restart process and production at Del Toro and the timing thereof; the various works at La Parrilla related to the restart of operations and the timing thereof; the restart of operations at La Parrilla and the timing thereof; the mine life and processing capacity at Taca Taca; the pre-stripping and construction activities at Taca Taca and the timing thereof; the review of the ESIA for Taca Taca by the Secretariat of Mining of Salta Province, and the expected timing for approval thereof; the submission of an application for the RIGI regime for Taca Taca and the timing thereof; the planned drilling at
Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Metalla to control or predict, that may cause Metalla's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: risks related to commodity price fluctuations; the absence of control over mining operations from which Metalla will purchase precious metals pursuant to gold streams, silver streams and other agreements or from which it will receive royalty payments pursuant to NSRs, gross overriding royalties, gross value royalties and other royalty agreements or interests and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans are refined; risks related to exchange rate fluctuations; that payments in respect of streams and royalties may be delayed or may never be made; risks related to Metalla's reliance on public disclosure and other information regarding the mines or projects underlying its streams and royalties; that some royalties or streams may be subject to confidentiality arrangements that limit or prohibit disclosure regarding those royalties and streams; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by, Metalla; that Metalla's cash flow is dependent on the activities of others; that Metalla has had negative cash flow from operating activities in the past; that some royalty and stream interests are subject to rights of other interest-holders; that Metalla's royalties and streams may have unknown defects; risks related to Metalla's two material assets, the Côté property and the Taca Taca property; risks related to general business and economic conditions; risks related to global financial conditions, risks related to geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the conflict in the
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