Financial PerformanceHigher absolute costs resulted in slightly lower earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
Operational IssuesBlockage in the paste fill pipeline at the Aguas Tenidas mine resulted in higher grade polymetallic ore stopes being delayed into 4Q and commensurately impacted recoveries.
Production PerformanceSFR reported slightly weaker than expected March Q production with copper and zinc -8%/-19% below estimates due to lower head grades and associated recoveries.