Endeavour Silver Corp (EXK) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amid ...

GuruFocus.com
12 Mar
  • Total Revenue: $218 million, up 6% compared to 2023.
  • Cost of Sales: $176 million, increased approximately 4% from the previous year.
  • Mine Operating Earnings: $42 million.
  • Mine Operating Cash Flow: $72 million.
  • Adjusted Net Earnings: $8 million or $0.03 per share.
  • Consolidated Cash Cost per Ounce: Decreased by 4% to $12.99.
  • All-in Sustaining Costs: Increased by 4% to $23.88 per ounce.
  • Cash Position: $106 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • Working Capital: $79 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • Silver Equivalent Production: 7.6 million ounces, at the higher end of guidance.
  • Terronera Project Construction: 89% complete with $302 million spent out of a $332 million budget.
  • Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with EXK.

Release Date: March 11, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Endeavour Silver Corp (NYSE:EXK) achieved the higher end of its revised production guidance, producing 7.6 million ounces of silver equivalent in 2024.
  • The company reported a 6% increase in total revenue, reaching $218 million compared to 2023.
  • Endeavour Silver Corp (NYSE:EXK) has a strong cash position of $106 million and working capital of $79 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • The company is well-positioned to benefit from rising silver prices driven by industrial demand and supply constraints.
  • Construction at the Terronera project is 89% complete, with commercial production expected in Q3 2025, marking a significant growth milestone.

Negative Points

  • A trunnion failure at the Guanacevi mine led to reduced throughput from August to December 2024, impacting production.
  • Cost of sales increased by approximately 4% due to lower economies of scale, fixed costs during the Guanacevi issue, and inflationary pressures.
  • All-in sustaining costs rose by 4% to $23.88 per ounce, partially due to lower silver production.
  • The company faces significant royalty costs at the El Curso concessions, with a sliding scale royalty reaching 16% at current silver prices.
  • Endeavour Silver Corp (NYSE:EXK) is exposed to currency fluctuations, with about 50-60% of costs tied to the Mexican peso, which could impact cost management.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you remind us of the CapEx for Pitarrilla in 2025 and how it might change in 2026? A: Dan Dickson, CEO: We have a $26.6 million budget for Pitarrilla in 2025, with $10 million allocated to drilling and $16 million for mobile equipment, mine development, and evaluation studies. We don't have capital expenditure planned for 2026 until the feasibility study is completed.

Q: Should we still expect commercial production at Terronera in the third quarter, and are there any cost considerations for the rest of 2025? A: Dan Dickson, CEO: We are on track for commercial production in Q3 2025, with wet commissioning expected by the end of April. We haven't deviated from our $332 million budget, and everything is progressing well.

Q: How are cost pressures in Mexico affecting your operations, and how does the peso's weakness impact this? A: Dan Dickson, CEO: About 50-60% of our costs are tied to the Mexican peso. The devaluation of the peso benefits us from a cost standpoint. Labor accounts for 33% of our costs, and power and cyanide, sourced locally, are significant cost components.

Q: What is the status of the construction at Terronera, particularly regarding the e-houses and tailings construction? A: Dan Dickson, CEO: The e-houses are in place, and the filter presses are the critical path item. We expect to complete the filter presses by mid-April, allowing us to proceed with commissioning.

Q: Can you provide details on the royalty structure at Guanacevi and the expected feed from El Curso concessions this year? A: Dan Dickson, CEO: El Curso has a sliding scale royalty, currently at 16% due to high silver prices. About 80% of our production comes from El Curso, significantly impacting our cost structure.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus.

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