Strong Financial Performance
Total consolidated net revenues for Q3 2024 reached $709 million, up by 9% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $183 million, 111% higher than the same quarter last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 26%.
Operational Efficiency at Aripuana
Aripuana generated positive operating cash flow and marked its third consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth. Treated ore volumes rose significantly, and plant downtime decreased by 33% compared to the second quarter.
Reduction in Cash Costs
Mining cash costs decreased to minus $0.01 per pound from $0.34 per pound in the third quarter of last year, driven by lower treatment charges and higher byproduct contribution.
Debt and Leverage Improvement
Net leverage ratio improved to 2.2x, down from 2.7x in the second quarter of this year and 3.1x in the third quarter of last year.