Release Date: March 11, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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.
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