Increased Selling Price and EBITDA
Despite a 12% decrease in production, the selling price of output increased by 24%, leading to an adjusted EBITDA that was 3.8 times higher than the previous year, reaching $29.2 million.
Significant Value Increase of Los Azules
The value of Los Azules increased from $175 million to an implied value of $984 million, with McEwen Mining holding a 46% interest, equating to $457 million in value.
Exploration Success at Fox Complex
Exploration at the Fox Complex increased indicated and inferred resources to over 2 million ounces, allowing plans to double production by 2027.
Positive Developments at Los Azules
Los Azules achieved safety excellence with 1.5 million hours without lost time incidents and received an environmental impact statement for future mine construction.
Dividend from San Jose Mine
The San Jose Mine, operated by Hochschild Mining, is expected to pay a dividend shortly, a positive change after years without dividends.
Strong Cash Position
McEwen Mining increased its cash position to approximately $62 million, supporting increased production efforts.