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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
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FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are summarized below and discussed further under Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations:
Corporate and Financial
● | The Company has $5.7 million in cash as of March 31, 2024, and zero debt. |
● | Net loss was $4.0 million or $0.05 per share for the quarter, which was after $0.9 million in expenses for the Don David Gold Mine (“DDGM”) exploration development and underground drilling. |
● | Working capital was $13.6 million as of March 31, 2024. |
● | Total cash cost after co-product credits for the quarter was $1,667 per gold equivalent (“AuEq”) ounce and total all-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) after co-product credits for the quarter was $2,295 per AuEq ounce. (See Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Non-GAAP Measures for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to applicable GAAP measures). |
Don David Gold Mine
● | In the first quarter of 2024, DDGM produced and sold a total of 5,965 gold equivalent ounces, comprised of 3,557 gold ounces and 216,535 silver ounces at an average sales price per ounce of $2,094 and $23.29, respectively. |
● | The underground diamond drilling program progressed as planned and on schedule during the first quarter, using two drill rigs with continued positive results. During the first quarter, infill drilling focused mainly on upgrading inferred resources to the measured and indicated resource categories with a specific focus on the recently discovered Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems. Infill drilling during the first quarter was successful in identifying and defining high-grade ore shoots specifically in the Sandy 1 and Sandy 2 veins of the Three Sisters system. Grade control drilling continued on veins scheduled for production in both the Arista and Switchback systems. |
● | There were no lost time incidents during the quarter, resulting in a year-to-date Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (“LTIFR”) safety record of zero. Safety at Gold Resource Corporation is paramount. Even with a good track record at DDGM, the Company continues to strive each quarter for improved measures, awareness, and training. |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
Note | 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | ||
Accounts receivable, net | | | ||||
Inventories, net | 4 | | | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6 | | | |||
Total current assets | | | ||||
Property, plant, and mine development, net | 7 | | | |||
Deferred tax assets, net | 5 | | | |||
Other non-current assets | 8 | | | |||
Total assets | $ | | $ | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | | $ | | ||
Mining royalty taxes payable, net | | | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9 | | | |||
Total current liabilities | | | ||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | 11 | | | |||
Gold and silver stream agreements liability | 10 | | | |||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 5 | | | |||
Contingent consideration | 12 | | | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 9 | | | |||
Total liabilities | | | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | 12 | |||||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||
Common stock - $ | ||||||
| | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | | | ||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | ||||
Treasury stock at cost, | ( | ( | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | | | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
Note |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Sales, net | 3 | $ | | $ | | ||
Cost of sales: | |||||||
Production costs | | | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | |||||
Reclamation and remediation | | | |||||
Total cost of sales | | | |||||
Mine gross (loss) profit | ( | | |||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | | | |||||
Mexico exploration expenses | | | |||||
Michigan Back Forty Project expenses | | | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 16 | | | ||||
Other expense, net | 17 | | | ||||
Total costs and expenses | | | |||||
Loss before income taxes | ( | ( | |||||
Income taxes benefits | 5 | ( | ( | ||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||
Net loss per common share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted net loss per common share | 18 | ( | ( | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 18 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of |
| Par Value of |
| Additional Paid- |
| Retained |
| Treasury |
| Accumulated |
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||
Balance, December 31, 2022 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | | - | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued for vested restricted stock units | | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
Surrender of stock for taxes due on vesting | ( | - | ( | - | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2023 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Balance, December 31, 2023 | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | | - | - | - | | ||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for vested restricted stock units | | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
Surrender of stock for taxes due on vesting | ( | - | ( | - | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | ||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2024 | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
Note | 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Deferred income tax benefit | ( | ( | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | ||||
Stock-based compensation | | | ||||
Other operating adjustments, net | 20 | ( | | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | | ( | ||||
Inventories | ( | | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | ||||
Other non-current assets | | ( | ||||
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | | ( | ||||
Cash settled liability awards | ( | - | ||||
Mining royalty and income taxes payable, net | | ( | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Capital expenditures | ( | ( | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Other financing activities | ( | ( | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | | $ | | ||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||||||
Income and mining taxes paid | $ | | $ | |||
Non-cash investing or financing activities | ||||||
Value of Common Shares issued for RSU Redemption | $ | | $ | - | ||
Balance of capital expenditures in accounts payable | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (“interim financial statements”) of Gold Resource Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures required by United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules. However, the Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim financial statements have been included. The results reported in these interim financial statements do not necessarily indicate the results that may be reported for the entire year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K (the “2023 Annual Report”). The year-end balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements. Unless otherwise noted, there have been no material changes to the footnotes from those accompanying the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the 2023 Annual Report.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
The FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures in November 2023, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
The FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures in December 2023, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
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3. Revenue
The Company derives its revenue from the sale of doré and concentrates. The following table presents the Company’s net sales for each period presented, disaggregated by source:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Doré sales, net | ||||||
Gold | $ | | $ | | ||
Silver | | | ||||
Less: Refining charges | ( | ( | ||||
Total doré sales, net | | | ||||
Concentrate sales | ||||||
Gold | | | ||||
Silver | | | ||||
Copper | | | ||||
Lead | | | ||||
Zinc | | | ||||
Less: Treatment and refining charges | ( | ( | ||||
Total concentrate sales, net | | | ||||
Realized gain - embedded derivative, net (1) | | | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) - embedded derivative, net | | ( | ||||
Total sales, net | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Copper, lead, and zinc are co-products. In the Realized (loss) gain - embedded derivative, net, there is $ |
4. Inventories, net
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventories, net, consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Stockpiles - underground mine | $ | | $ | | ||
Concentrates | | | ||||
Doré, net | | | ||||
Subtotal - product inventories | | | ||||
Materials and supplies (1) | | | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Net of reserve for obsolescence of $ |
5. Income Taxes
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $
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Mexico Mining Taxation
Mining entities in Mexico are subject to two mining duties, in addition to the
The Company periodically transfers funds from its Mexican wholly owned subsidiary to the U.S. as dividends, which are subject to a
In October 2023, the Company received a notification from the Mexican Tax Administration Services (“SAT”) with a sanction of
6. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | $ | | $ | | ||
Prepaid insurance | | | ||||
Prepaid income tax | | | ||||
Other current assets | | | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
Prepaid income tax
Mexican tax statutes specify that the current year tax prepayments be calculated based on a coefficient for prior year earnings, regardless of current year results. Starting in the third quarter of each year, these same statutes allow companies
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to request a reduction of the coefficient, which adjusts for losses experienced in the current year. During 2023, DDGM had to prepay approximately $
Other current assets
A value added (“IVA”) tax in Mexico is assessed on the sales of products and purchases of materials and services. Businesses owe IVA taxes as the business sells a product and collects IVA taxes from its customers. Likewise, businesses are generally entitled to recover the taxes they have paid related to purchases of materials and services, either as a refund or credit to IVA tax payable. Amounts recorded as IVA taxes in the consolidated financial statements represent the net estimated IVA tax payable or receivable, since there is a legal right of offset of IVA taxes. As of March 31, 2024, this resulted in an asset balance of $
7. Property, Plant, and Mine Development, net
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Property, Plant, and Mine Development, net consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Asset retirement costs (“ARO asset”) | $ | | $ | | ||
Construction-in-progress | | | ||||
Furniture and office equipment | | | ||||
Land | | | ||||
Mineral interest | | | ||||
Light vehicles and other mobile equipment | | | ||||
Machinery and equipment | | | ||||
Mill facilities and infrastructure | | | ||||
Mine development | | | ||||
Software and licenses | | | ||||
Subtotal | | | ||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
The Company recorded depreciation and amortization expense of $
8. Other Non-current Assets
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, other non-current assets consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Investment in Maritime | $ | | $ | | ||
Investment in Green Light Metals | | | ||||
Other non-current assets | | | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
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Investment in Maritime
On September 22, 2022, the Company invested
Investment in Green Light Metals
On December 28, 2022, Gold Resource Corporation received
9. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Accrued royalty payments | $ | | $ | | ||
Share-based compensation liability - current | | | ||||
Employee profit sharing obligation | | | ||||
Other payables | | | ||||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | | $ | | ||
Accrued non-current labor obligation | $ | | $ | | ||
Share-based compensation liability | | | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | | | ||||
Total other non-current liabilities | $ | | $ | |
10. Gold and Silver Stream Agreements
The following table presents the Company’s liabilities related to the Company’s Gold and Silver Stream Agreements with Osisko Bermuda Limited (“OBL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (TSX & NYSE: OR), as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Liability related to the Gold Stream Agreement | $ | | $ | | ||
Liability related to the Silver Stream Agreement | | | ||||
Total liability | $ | | $ | |
Periodic interest expense is incurred based on an implied interest rate. The implied interest rate is determined based on the timing and probability of future production and a
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The stream agreements contain customary provisions regarding default and security. In the event that our subsidiary defaults under the stream agreements, including by failing to achieve commercial production by an agreed upon date, it may be required to repay the deposit plus accumulated interest at a rate agreed with OBL. If the Company fails to do so, OBL may elect to enforce its remedies as a secured party and take possession of the assets that comprise the Back Forty Project.
Gold Streaming Agreement
In November 2017, Aquila entered into a stream agreement with OBL, pursuant to which OBL agreed to commit approximately $
The $
Per the terms of the gold stream agreement, OBL will purchase
Silver Stream Agreement
Through a series of contracts, Aquila executed a silver stream agreement with OBL to purchase
Per the terms of the silver stream agreement, OBL will purchase
The $
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price and a discount rate of
11. Reclamation and Remediation
The following table presents the changes in reclamation and remediation obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023:
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Reclamation liabilities – balance at beginning of period | $ | | $ | | ||
Foreign currency exchange loss | | | ||||
Reclamation liabilities – balance at end of period | | | ||||
Asset retirement obligation – balance at beginning of period (1) | | | ||||
Changes in estimate (1) | - | ( | ||||
Liability for Aquila drillhole capping | - | | ||||
Accretion | | | ||||
Foreign currency exchange loss | | | ||||
Asset retirement obligation – balance at end of period | | | ||||
Total period end balance | $ | | $ | |
(1) | In 2023, the Company updated its closure plan study, which resulted in a $ |
The Company’s undiscounted reclamation liabilities of $
The Company’s asset retirement obligations reflect the additions to the asset for reclamation and remediation costs in Property, Plant, and Mine Development, post-2013 development stage status, which are discounted using a credit adjusted risk-free rate of
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has equipment purchase commitments of approximately $
Contingent Consideration
With the Aquila acquisition, the Company assumed a contingent consideration. On December 30, 2013, Aquila’s shareholders approved the acquisition of
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The contingent consideration is composed of the following:
The value of future installments is based on C$
a. | C$ |
b. | C$ |
c. | C$ |
a. | C$ |
Initially, the Company intended to pay the first C$
The total value of the contingent consideration as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $
The following table shows the change in the balance of the contingent consideration for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023:
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Beginning Balance of contingent consideration: | ||||||
Current contingent consideration | $ | - | $ | | ||
Non-current contingent consideration | | | ||||
$ | | $ | | |||
Change in value of contingent consideration - Current | - | ( | ||||
Change in value of contingent consideration - Non-current | | | ||||
Ending Balance of contingent consideration: | ||||||
Current contingent consideration | $ | - | $ | - | ||
Non-current contingent consideration | | | ||||
$ | | $ | |
Other Contingencies
The Company has certain other contingencies resulting from litigation, claims, and other commitments and is subject to various environmental and safety laws and regulations incident to the ordinary course of business. The Company currently has no basis to conclude that any or all of such contingencies will materially affect its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, in the future, there may be changes to these contingencies, or additional contingencies may occur, any of which might result in an accrual or a change in current accruals recorded by the Company. There can be no assurance that the ultimate disposition of contingencies will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
With the acquisition of Aquila Resources Inc. on December 10, 2021, the Company assumed substantial liabilities that relate to the gold and silver stream agreements with OBL. Under the agreements, OBL deposited a total of $
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deposit plus accumulated interest at a rate agreed with OBL. If it fails to do so, OBL may be entitled to enforce its remedies as a secured party and take possession of the assets that comprise the Back Forty Project.
13. Shareholders’ Equity
The Company’s At-The-Market Offering Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (the “Agent”), which was entered into in November 2019 (the “ATM Agreement”), pursuant to which the Agent agreed to act as the Company’s sales agent with respect to the offer and sale from time to time of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $
14. Derivatives
Embedded Derivatives
Concentrate Sales
Concentrate sales contracts contain embedded derivatives due to the provisional pricing terms for shipments pending final settlement. At the end of each reporting period, the Company records an adjustment to accounts receivable and sales to reflect the mark-to-market adjustments for outstanding provisional invoices based on forward metal prices. Please see Note—19 Fair Value Measurement in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) for additional information on the realized and unrealized gain (loss) recorded to adjust accounts receivable and revenue.
The following table summarizes the Company’s unsettled sales contracts at March 31, 2024 with the quantities of metals under contract subject to final pricing expected to occur through June 2024:
Gold | Silver | Copper | Lead | Zinc | Total | |||||||||||||
| (ounces) |
| (ounces) |
| (tonnes) |
| (tonnes) |
| (tonnes) | |||||||||
Under contract | ||||||||||||||||||
Average forward price (per ounce or tonne) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Unsettled sales contracts value (in thousands) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
The Company manages credit risk by entering into arrangements with counterparties believed to be financially strong, and by requiring other credit risk mitigants, as appropriate. The Company actively evaluates the implicit creditworthiness of its counterparties, and monitors credit exposures.
15. Employee Benefits
Effective October 2012, the Company adopted a profit-sharing plan (the “Plan”), which covers all U.S. employees. The Plan meets the requirements of a qualified retirement plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan also allows eligible employees to make tax deferred contributions to a retirement trust account up to
On April 23, 2021, a decree that reforms labor outsourcing in Mexico was published in the Federation’s Official Gazette. This decree amended the outsourcing provisions, whereby operating companies can no longer source their labor resources used to carry out the core business functions from service entities or third-party providers. Under Mexican law, employees are entitled to receive statutory profit sharing (Participacion a los Trabajadores de las Utilidades or “PTU”) payments. The required cash payment to employees in the aggregate is equal to
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PTU, which differs from profit determined under U.S. GAAP. Please see Note 9—Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) for additional information.
16. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company’s compensation program comprises three main elements: (1) base salary, (2) an annual short-term incentive plan (“STIP”) award which may be in the form of cash or Deferred Share Units (“DSUs”) with immediate vesting, and (3) long-term equity-based incentive compensation (“LTIP”) in the form of Performance Share Units (“PSUs”), Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”), and stock options.
The Gold Resource Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) allows for the issuance of up to
The Company’s STIP for its management team provides annual award, which may be settled as a cash payable through the issuance of fully vested equity awards (such as fully vested stock grants or DSUs), or a combination of cash and stock awards (DSUs), upon achievement of specified performance metrics. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has a $
During the three months ended March 31, 2024,
DSUs of
The Company may also issue DSUs for directors in lieu of board fees at their request. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 DSUs of
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As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the non-current liability balances related to DSUs were $
Stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented is as follows:
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2024 |
| 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | |||||
Stock options | $ | | $ | | |
Restricted stock units | | | |||
Performance stock units | | ( | |||
Deferred stock units | | | |||
Total | $ | | $ | |
17. Other Expense, net
Other expense, net, for the periods presented consisted of the following:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Unrealized currency exchange (gain) loss (1) | $ | ( | $ | | ||
Realized currency exchange loss | | | ||||
Realized and unrealized gain from gold and silver rounds, net | ( | ( | ||||
Interest on streaming liabilities | | | ||||
Severance | | | ||||
Other (income) | ( | ( | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Gains and losses due to changes in fair value are non-cash in nature until such time that they are realized through cash transactions. For additional information regarding the Company’s fair value measurements and investments, please see Note 19—Fair Value Measurement in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) for additional information. |
18. Net Loss per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share are calculated based on the assumption that stock options and other dilutive securities outstanding, which have an exercise price less than the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the period, would have been exercised on the later of the beginning of the period or the date granted and that the funds obtained from the exercise were used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. All of the Company’s RSUs are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss for the period. Since PSUs and DSUs are expected to be cash settled, they are not included in the dilutive calculation.
The effect of the Company’s dilutive securities is calculated using the treasury stock method, and only those instruments that result in a reduction in net income per common share are included in the calculation. Options to purchase
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Basic and diluted net income per common share is calculated as follows:
For the three months ended | |||||
March 31, | |||||
2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Numerator: | |||||
Net loss (in thousands) | $ | ( | $ | ( | |
Denominator: | |||||
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | |||
Basic and diluted net loss per common share | ( | ( |
19. Fair Value Measurement
Fair value accounting establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 | Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and |
Level 3 | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). |
As required by accounting guidance, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. These assets and liabilities are remeasured for each reporting period. The following tables set forth certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| As of | As of |
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March 31, | December 31, | Input Hierarchy Level | ||||||
2024 |
| 2023 | ||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | Level 1 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | | $ | | Level 2 | |||
Investment in equity securities-Maritime | $ | | $ | | Level 1 | |||
Investment in equity securities-Green Light Metals | $ | | $ | | Level 3 |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash deposits and are valued at cost, approximating fair value.
Accounts receivable, net: Accounts receivable, net include amounts due to the Company for deliveries of concentrates and doré sold to customers. Concentrate sales contracts provide for provisional pricing as specified in such contracts. These sales contain an embedded derivative related to the provisional pricing mechanism which is bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative. At the end of each reporting period, the Company records an adjustment to sales to reflect the mark-to-market of outstanding provisional invoices based on the forward price curve. Because these provisionally priced
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sales have not yet settled as of the reporting date, the mark-to-market adjustment related to these invoices is included in accounts receivable as of each reporting date.
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an unrealized gain of $
Investment in equity securities—Maritime: On September 22, 2022, Gold Resource Corporation invested C$
Investment in equity securities—Green Light Metals: Upon maturity on December 28, 2022, the Company received
Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of these financial instruments were included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations, as shown in the following table (in thousands):
For the three months ended March 31, | Statements of Operations Classification | ||||||||
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| 2024 |
| 2023 |
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Note | |||||||||
Realized and unrealized derivative gain (loss), net | 14 | $ | | $ | ( | Sales, net |
Realized/Unrealized Derivatives
The following tables summarize the Company’s realized/unrealized derivatives for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Gold |
| Silver |
| Copper |
| Lead |
| Zinc |
| Total | |||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) | | | ( | | ( | | ||||||||||||
Total realized/unrealized derivatives, net | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
| Gold |
| Silver |
| Copper |
| Lead |
| Zinc |
| Total | |||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
Realized gain | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Unrealized loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Total realized/unrealized derivatives, net | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
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20. Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Other operating adjustments and write-downs within the net cash provided by operations on the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following:
| For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2024 |
| 2023 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Unrealized gain on gold and silver rounds | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||
Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gain) loss | ( | | ||||
Other | ( | | ||||
Total other operating adjustments, net | $ | ( | $ | |
21. Segment Reporting
As of March 31, 2024, the Company has organized its operations into
The following table shows selected information from the Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets relating to the Company’s segments (in thousands):
| Oaxaca, |
| Michigan, |
| Corporate |
| Consolidated | |||||
As of March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current assets (1) | | | | | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total current liabilities | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | | | | | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
As of December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current assets (1) | | | | | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total current liabilities | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | | | | | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | In 2024, the total non-current assets included capital investments of $ |
The following table shows selected information from the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations relating to the Company’s segments (in thousands):
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| Oaxaca, |
| Michigan, |
| Corporate |
| Consolidated | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Sales, net | $ | | - | - | $ | | ||||||
Total mine cost of sales, including depreciation | | | | | ||||||||
Exploration expense | | | - | | ||||||||
Total other costs and expenses, including G&A | | | | | ||||||||
Income tax (benefit) provision | ( | ( | | ( | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Sales, net | $ | | $ | - | $ | - | $ | | ||||
Total mine cost of sales, including depreciation | | | | | ||||||||
Exploration expense | | | - | | ||||||||
Total other costs and expenses, including G&A | | | | | ||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | | ( | | ( | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
22. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to end of the first quarter, through May 2, 2024, an aggregate of
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion summarizes the results of operations of Gold Resource Corporation and its subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and compares those results with the three months ended March 31, 2023. It also analyzes the Company’s financial condition as of March 31, 2024, and compares it to the financial condition as of December 31, 2023. This discussion should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis and the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes contained in the 2023 Annual Report.
The discussion also presents certain non-GAAP financial measures that are important to management in its evaluation of our operating results, and which are used by management to compare our performance with what we perceive to be peer group mining companies and are relied on as part of management’s decision-making process. Management believes these measures may also be important to investors in evaluating our performance. For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the discussion below under “Non-GAAP Measures.” Also see Forward-Looking Statements at the end of this Item 2 for important information regarding statements contained herein.
Overview
Gold Resource Corporation is a mining company that pursues gold, silver, and other metal projects that are expected to achieve both low operating costs and high returns on capital. The Don David Gold Mine is our cornerstone asset comprised of six properties. The Company’s focus is to unlock the significant upside potential of this asset through optimization of the current operations, growing the existing resource by investing in exploration drilling, and identifying new opportunities near existing infrastructure. The primary mineral production comes from the Arista underground mine. This mine supplies ore to our processing facilities to produce gold and silver doré and copper, lead, and zinc concentrates that also contain gold and silver.
The Back Forty Project, when developed, is expected to produce gold and silver doré and copper and zinc concentrates bearing gold and silver. Optimization work related to metallurgy and the economic model was completed during the third quarter of 2023 and the Company filed the Back Forty Project Technical Report Summary (S-K 1300) on October 26, 2023. Results of the work indicate a more robust economic project with no planned impacts to wetlands that is more protective of the environment, which should facilitate a successful mine permitting process. The Board continues to evaluate options in order to develop the Back Forty Project.
Review of Strategic Alternatives
Notwithstanding the technical successes noted above, in light of the continued challenges facing the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors has decided to initiate a formal review process, with the assistance of outside financial and legal advisors, to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company. The comprehensive process is underway and will evaluate a broad range of options to maximize shareholder value, including a potential sale or merger of the Company.
There is no deadline or definitive timetable for completion of the strategic alternatives review process, and there can be no assurance regarding the results or outcome of this review. The Company does not intend to comment further on this strategic review process until it has been completed or the Company determines that a disclosure is required by law or otherwise deemed appropriate.
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Removing Loose Rock | DDGM is focused on safety, efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives, while emphasizing strong leadership and collaboration. The safety efforts have resulted in zero lost time injuries for the quarter. Leadership training programs have been successfully implemented, empowering leaders to enhance team productivity and safety. Union leaders and contractors continue to actively participate in safety programs, fostering a cooperative work community. Processing plant throughput was reduced to cope with a variation in the make-up water quality supplied from the tailings storage facility decant pond. Preparations during the quarter for the closure of the tailings storage facility reduced the make-up water supply to the plant, which in turn affected pH levels in that water supplied to the three floatation circuits. Each circuit operates optimally at a different pH (6-6.5 slightly acidic and 10.5-11 highly alkaline); however, during the transition to a smaller tailings decant pond as part of the closure preparations, controlling the pH levels became a challenge. This resulted in the use of additional reagents to control pH levels, and due to the less-than-optimal conditions, recoveries were lower than expected. A full review is planned for the second quarter of 2024, followed by modifications to improve the processing recoveries. To ensure long-term sustainability and profitability, DDGM has implemented cost-saving measures starting in 2023, including a 10% reduction in headcount, minimizing crusher usage during peak hours, improving mining cycle efficiencies, and enhancing drilling and bolting processes. These measures optimize operations without compromising safety or productivity. Lastly, DDGM’s persistent commitment to safety, efficiency, leadership development, collaboration with unions and contractors, and cost-saving initiatives positions the company for continued success. The company remains dedicated to delivering value to shareholders, while maintaining responsible and sustainable mining practices. |
DDGM Exploration Update
Our portfolio of properties that make up the Don David Gold Mine are located along a 55-kilometer trend of the San Jose structural corridor in the Sierra Madre Sur mountain range. This northwest trending structural corridor spans three historic mining districts within the state of Oaxaca. Regional surface exploration activity continues on several properties with a goal of defining additional priority drill targets, demonstrating our commitment to long-term investment in Oaxaca, Mexico.
During the first quarter of 2024, underground infill drilling continued from accessible areas using one dedicated contract diamond drill rig from drill stations within the Arista mine, targeting the Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems to further define, expand and upgrade the Mineral Resources in these recently discovered zones. A second diamond drill rig, owned and operated by DDGM, was allocated to grade control drilling, providing additional information for improved ore definition and detailed geologic model improvements aimed at bolstering mining efficiencies and ensuring the delivery of the highest-quality (NSR) ore to the process plant.
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The underground drill program continues to advance our 2024 exploration objectives of identifying new mineralization and defining and upgrading additional Mineral Resources identified during the previous drilling campaign. First quarter drill results will be incorporated into a 2024 resource estimate update. Preliminary calculations show a positive increase in tonnage along with higher grades in the Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems. Upon the completion of an additional 250 meters of exploration development scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2024, expansion drilling will resume with the goal of expanding the Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems along strike to the north-west and down dip.
During the first quarter of 2024, nine infill drill holes were completed, for a total of 3,390 meters, while fifteen grade control drill holes were completed for a total of 1,286 meters. One geotechnical drill hole was also drilled for a total of 115 meters. The positive initial results from the ongoing exploration drilling campaign have validated the continued investment of capital in exploration during 2024 and have further bolstered the area’s potential for future mineral exploration.
Exploration drilling in the first quarter of 2024 targeted the following zones at the Arista mine:
o | Building upon the successful 2023 expansion and infill drilling programs of the Three Sisters and recently discovered Gloria vein systems, infill drilling continued to strategically prioritize these areas for drill targeting in the first quarter of 2024. Infill drilling of the Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems continued from Level 3 with the primary objective of upgrading the Mineral Resources of these areas. Due to their proximity to existing mine infrastructure, these areas will provide efficient and quick access to near-term mine production opportunities. To date, the Three Sisters and Gloria vein systems have been drill tested over a strike length of more than 700 meters, with both systems remaining open along strike to the northwest, as well as up- and down-dip. |
o | During the first quarter of 2024, grade control drilling focused on validating near-term production opportunities not previously realized within the Arista mine. Grade control drilling during the first quarter focused on the upper levels of the Arista vein system from Level 1 targeting the upper-central zones of the Splay 31, Arista and Aire veins as well as in the Switchback system from Level 28 targeting the Sofia vein. Definition of these zones allows mining operations increased flexibility in scheduling, ensuring improved operating efficiencies. |
Hole No. 524005: Sandy 2 vein (338.57 – 343.54 m; 4.97 m). Three Sisters / Gloria infill drilling Q1 2024. 4.70 m estimated true width of 14.13 g/t Au, 125 g/t Ag [15.75 g/t AuEq], 0.32% Cu, 2.83% Pb, 7.13% Zn [690 $/t NSR] |
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Regional exploration during the first quarter of 2024 continued to focus on evaluating and prioritizing advanced stage projects located along the 55-kilometer trend in the San Jose structural corridor. These projects include Alta Gracia, Margaritas, Chamizo, El Rey, and Jabali, all situated within the 55.1 square kilometers of concession holdings controlled by the Don David Gold Mine. Additionally, other prospects in the vicinity of the Arista mine are being re-evaluated for near-term potential, with the goal of defining additional priority drill targets. A regional geologic map to outline of the DDGM concession holdings with the advanced stage project locations is provided below.
Regional Geologic Map Showing Advanced Stage Exploration Project Locations
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Results of Operations
Don David Gold Mine
Mine activities during the first quarter of 2024 included development and ore extraction from the Arista mine.
The following table summarizes certain production statistics about our Don David Gold Mine for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Arista Mine | ||||||
Milled | ||||||
Tonnes Milled | 98,889 | 116,721 | ||||
Grade | ||||||
Average Gold Grade (g/t) | 1.89 | 2.33 | ||||
Average Silver Grade (g/t) | 88 | 94 | ||||
Average Copper Grade (%) | 0.37 | 0.37 | ||||
Average Lead Grade (%) | 1.25 | 1.73 | ||||
Average Zinc Grade (%) | 2.82 | 3.88 | ||||
Recoveries | ||||||
Average Gold Recovery (%) | 79.3 | 80.9 | ||||
Average Silver Recovery (%) | 90.3 | 91.2 | ||||
Average Copper Recovery (%) | 76.0 | 77.1 | ||||
Average Lead Recovery (%) | 65.7 | 77.0 | ||||
Average Zinc Recovery (%) | 82.7 | 84.7 | ||||
Combined | ||||||
Tonnes Milled (1) | 98,889 | 117,781 | ||||
Tonnes Milled per Day (2) | 1,328 | 1,420 | ||||
Metal production | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 4,757 | 7,171 | ||||
Silver (ozs.) | 251,707 | 322,676 | ||||
Copper (tonnes) | 280 | 336 | ||||
Lead (tonnes) | 812 | 1,559 | ||||
Zinc (tonnes) | 2,310 | 3,837 | ||||
Metal produced and sold | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 3,557 | 6,508 | ||||
Silver (ozs.) | 216,535 | 294,815 | ||||
Copper (tonnes) | 264 | 332 | ||||
Lead (tonnes) | 667 | 1,417 | ||||
Zinc (tonnes) | 1,682 | 3,060 | ||||
Percentage payable metal | ||||||
Gold (%) | 75 | 91 | ||||
Silver (%) | 86 | 91 | ||||
Copper (%) | 94 | 99 | ||||
Lead (%) | 82 | 91 | ||||
Zinc (%) | 73 | 80 |
(1) | Based on actual days the mill operated during the period. |
(2) | The difference between what we report as “ounces/tonnes produced” and “payable ounces/tonnes sold” is attributable to the difference between the quantities of metals contained in the concentrates we produce versus the portion of those metals actually paid for according to the terms of our sales contracts. Differences can also arise from inventory changes incidental to shipping schedules, or variances in ore grades and recoveries, which impact the amounts of metals contained in concentrates produced and sold. |
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First quarter 2024 compared to first quarter 2023
Production
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, total tonnes milled of 98,889 were 15% lower than in the same period in 2023. Metal production for gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc decreased by 34%, 22%, 17%, 48%, and 40%, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the same period last year as a result of the lower tonnes processed and the lower metal grades that was expected and in line with the 2024 mine plan.
Grades & Recoveries
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, all of the ore processed came from the Arista underground mine with an average gold grade of 1.89 g/t and silver grade of 88 g/t, compared to 2.33 g/t and 94 g/t, respectively, for the same period in 2023. In 2024, the average gold and silver grades were 19% and 6% lower, respectively. As shown in the Technical Report Summary for DDGM incorporated by reference in the 2023 Annual Report (the “Technical Report Summary”), the ore grades are expected to decline in 2024 in line with the life of mine average shown in the estimates of mineral reserves (as defined by subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, “Mineral Reserve”) and mineral resources (as defined by subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, “Mineral Resource”) tables contained therein (the “Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Tables”). As grades decline, recoveries are expected to decline as well. Our base metals average grades during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were 0.37% for copper, 1.25% for lead, and 2.82% for zinc. The lead and zinc grades were lower by 28% and 27%, respectively, as compared to same period in 2023. The copper grades were unchanged.
Gold and silver recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were 79.3% and 90.3%, respectively, reflecting a 2% decrease for gold and a 1% decrease for silver over the same period in 2023. Copper, lead, and zinc recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were 76.0%, 65.7%, and 82.7%, respectively. Recoveries for copper, lead, and zinc in the three months ended March 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023 declined by 1%, 15%, and 2%, respectively. As shown in the Technical Report Summary incorporated by reference in the 2023 Annual Report, future recoveries and grades are expected to align with the life of mine average shown in the Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Tables.
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Sales Statistics
The following table summarizes certain sales statistics about the Don David Gold Mine operations for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Net sales (in thousands) | ||||||
Gold | $ | 7,423 | $ | 12,347 | ||
Silver | 5,069 | 6,642 | ||||
Copper | 2,241 | 2,994 | ||||
Lead | 1,364 | 2,965 | ||||
Zinc | 4,122 | 9,551 | ||||
Less: Treatment and refining charges | (1,583) | (3,184) | ||||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) - embedded derivative, net | 66 | (87) | ||||
Total sales, net | $ | 18,702 | $ | 31,228 | ||
Metal produced and sold | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 3,557 | 6,508 | ||||
Silver (ozs.) | 216,535 | 294,815 | ||||
Copper (tonnes) | 264 | 332 | ||||
Lead (tonnes) | 667 | 1,417 | ||||
Zinc (tonnes) | 1,682 | 3,060 | ||||
Average metal prices realized (1) | ||||||
Gold ($ per oz.) | $ | 2,094 | $ | 1,915 | ||
Silver ($ per oz.) | $ | 23.29 | $ | 23.04 | ||
Copper ($ per tonne) | $ | 8,546 | $ | 9,172 | ||
Lead ($ per tonne) | $ | 1,977 | $ | 2,158 | ||
Zinc ($ per tonne) | $ | 2,483 | $ | 3,195 | ||
Gold equivalent ounces sold | ||||||
Gold Ounces | 3,557 | 6,508 | ||||
Gold Equivalent Ounces from Silver | 2,408 | 3,547 | ||||
Total AuEq oz | 5,965 | 10,055 |
(1) | Average metal prices realized vary from the market metal prices due to final settlement adjustments from our provisional invoices when they are settled. Our average metal prices realized will therefore differ from the average market metal prices in most cases. |
First quarter 2024 compared to first quarter 2023
The key drivers of the production and financial results for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to the first quarter of 2023, relate to the lower tonnes mined and changes in metal grades and recoveries. These results align with the 2024 mine plan and were considered in the 2024 guidance disclosed in the 2023 Annual Report. Financial results have also been impacted unfavorably by the strengthening Mexican peso and the substantially lower zinc price realized in 2024 as compared to 2023.
Metal Sold
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, gold sales of 3,557 ounces, silver sales of 216,535 ounces, copper sales of 264 tonnes, lead sales of 667 tonnes, and zinc sales of 1,682 tonnes decreased by 45%, 27%, 20%, 53% and 45% respectively, as compared to the same period in 2023. The lower metal production was expected due to mine sequencing.
Average metal prices realized
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the average metal prices were $2,094 per ounce for gold, $23.29 per ounce for silver, $8,546 per tonne for copper, $1,977 per tonne for lead, and $2,483 per tonne for zinc. Compared to the
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same period in 2023, the average metal price for gold and silver increased by 9% and 1%, respectively, while copper, lead and zinc decreased by 7%, 8%, and 22%, respectively.
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Financial Measures
The following table summarizes certain financial data of the Company for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
2024 |
| 2023 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Doré and concentrate sales | $ | 20,219 | $ | 34,499 | ||
Less: Treatment and refining charges | (1,583) | (3,184) | ||||
Realized/unrealized derivatives, net | 66 | (87) | ||||
Sales, net | 18,702 | 31,228 | ||||
Total cost of sales | 20,871 | 27,299 | ||||
Mine gross (loss) profit | (2,169) | 3,929 | ||||
Other costs and expenses, including tax: | 1,852 | 4,964 | ||||
Net loss | $ | (4,021) | $ | (1,035) | ||
Other Non-GAAP Financial Measures: | ||||||
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | 1,667 | $ | 711 | ||
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | 2,295 | $ | 1,221 | ||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | 2,480 | $ | 1,404 |
(1) | For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the discussion below under “Non-GAAP Measures”. |
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First quarter 2024 compared to first quarter 2023
Sales, net
Net sales of $18.7 million for DDGM for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by $12.5 million, or 40%, when compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease in 2024 net sales is the result of decreased sales volumes and lower realized metal prices for base metals, as outlined in the sales statistics table above. Additionally, treatment and refining charges during the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by 50% as a result of the decline in first quarter 2024 production as compared to first quarter 2023 production.
Total cost of sales
Total cost of sales of $20.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by 24% from $27.3 million for the same period in 2023. The $6.4 million decrease was primarily related to a $3.7 million decrease in production cost and a $3.0 million decrease in depreciation expense. Production costs of $16.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are 19% lower than the production costs of $19.9 million for the same period in 2023. Although the cost of sales and production costs were lower during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, the cost of sales as a percentage of revenue was 25% higher because the increased power rates and the strengthening of the peso negatively impacted production costs.
Mine gross (loss) profit
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had a mine gross loss of $2.2 million, compared to a mine gross profit of $3.9 million three months ended March 31, 2023. Mine gross profit decreased by $6.1 million, or 155%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in loss was primarily due to a $12.5 million, or 40% decrease in net sales, partially offset by a $3.7 million, or 19% decrease in production costs and a $3.0 million, or 42% decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses.
The relationship between sales and the cost of sales, and therefore mine gross profit, is not perfectly correlated to the tonnes of ore processed. While both sales and the cost of sales are impacted by the tonnes of ore processed, other factors, such as the grade of ore processed, metal commodity prices, and operating costs have a significant impact on mine gross profit. In the first quarter of 2024, the tonnes of ore processed decreased by 15%, and the total cost of sales decreased by 24% compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to a 9% lower cost per tonne processed; however, net sales decreased by 40%.
We expect grades to vary from period to period based upon the potential for unplanned changes to the annual mine plan. The gold grades are expected to trend downwards over time, toward the average grade of 1.29 g/t (exclusive of silver, copper, lead, and zinc contained grades), reflected in our mineral reserve estimate. However, as mine development progresses and infill drilling occurs, opportunities to access upgraded resources or refine mining methods and reduce dilution may have a favorable impact on future mined ore grades.
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Net (loss) income
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded a net loss of $4.0 million, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million during the same period in 2023. The $3.0 million increase in net loss is mainly attributable to the 40% decrease in net sales.
Other Costs and Expenses, Including Taxes
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2024 |
| 2023 |
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(in thousands) | |||||||
Other costs and expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 901 | $ | 1,193 | |||
Mexico exploration expenses | 899 | 1,389 | |||||
Michigan Back Forty Project expenses | 205 | 450 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 219 | 597 | |||||
Other (income) expense, net | 1,515 | 1,469 | |||||
Total other costs and expenses | 3,739 | 5,098 | |||||
Income tax benefits | (1,887) | (134) | |||||
Total other costs, including taxes | $ | 1,852 | $ | 4,964 |
First quarter 2024 compared to first quarter 2023
General and administrative expenses: For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, general and administrative expenses were $0.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The 25% decrease in cost is expected due to the cost saving measures the Company implemented for 2024.
DDGM Exploration expenses: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, exploration expenses in DDGM totaled $0.9 million, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2023. Exploration activities in Oaxaca, Mexico, decreased compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to the reduction in expansion drilling and underground exploration development.
Back Forty Project expenses: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, costs for the Back Forty Project were $0.2 million, compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2023. The 54% decrease is due to the completion of the optimization work in the third quarter of 2023 and not actively progressing the project in 2024.
Stock-based compensation: Stock-based compensation decreased by $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is mainly due to the timing of issuance of new grants, which is still under the Board of Directors’ review.
Other expense, net: For both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $1.5 million of other expenses. Please see Note 17 - Other expense, net in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) for a detailed breakdown.
Income tax benefits: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, income tax benefit was $1.9 million, compared to $0.1 million income tax benefit for the same period in 2023. The increase in income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is due to the $4.7 million higher loss before income taxes compared to the same period in 2023.
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Other Non-GAAP Financial Measures
First quarter 2024 compared to first quarter 2023
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold is $1,667 compared to $711 for the same period in 2023. The increase is due to the lower amount of co-product credits we received during the first quarter of 2024, and the 41% decrease in the total number of AuEq ounces sold, offset by a 50% decrease in total treatment and refining charges as a result of the decline in first quarter 2024 production as compared to first quarter 2023 production. Although production costs were lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, the strengthening peso and increased energy costs negatively impacted production costs and, therefore, the cost per tonne processed and the total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold.
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold was $2,295 compared to $1,221 for the same period in 2023. The increase directly relates to the higher cash costs per ounce discussed above.
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold: For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold was $2,480 compared to $1,404 for the same period in 2023. The increase is due to the higher all-in sustaining costs discussed above.
For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the discussion below under “Non-GAAP Measures.”
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2024 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 | 2024 full year guidance | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Sustaining Investments: | |||||||
Underground Development | Capital | $ | 1,350 | ||||
Other Sustaining Capital | Capital | 282 | |||||
Infill Drilling | Capitalized Exploration | 441 | |||||
Surface and Underground Exploration Development & Other | Capitalized Exploration | 2 | |||||
Subtotal of Sustaining Investments: | 2,075 | $ | 8.8 - 11.0 million | ||||
Growth Investments: | |||||||
DDGM growth: | |||||||
Surface Exploration / Other | Exploration | 899 | |||||
Back Forty growth: | |||||||
Back Forty Project Optimization & Permitting | Exploration | 205 | |||||
Subtotal of Growth Investments: | 1,104 | $ | 3.2 - 5.2 million | ||||
Total Capital and Exploration: | $ | 3,179 | $ | 12.0 - 16.2 million |
The Company’s investment in Mexico in the first quarter of 2024 totaled $3.0 million. Our investment in Mexico is focused on favorably impacting our environment, social, and governance programs while creating operational efficiencies and sustainability.
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Underground and Exploration Development:
Mine development during the quarter included ramps, access to different areas of the deposit and ventilation shafts. No exploration or infill development was completed during the first quarter of 2024 as all drilling is being done from existing infrastructure developed in 2023. Additional exploration development is scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2024. As part of ongoing safety initiatives, the Company also invested in additional ground support and improved ventilation for the mine.
Underground contract drill rig; Level 3 – Arista Mine drilling Three Sisters / Gloria vein systems |
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Non-GAAP Measures
Throughout this report, we have provided information prepared or calculated according to U.S. GAAP and have referenced certain non-GAAP performance measures that we believe will assist with understanding the performance of our business. These measures are based on precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold and include (i) cash cost after co-product credits per ounce and (ii) all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits (“AISC”) per ounce, and (iii) all-in cost after co-product credits per ounce. Because the non-GAAP performance measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP.
For financial reporting purposes, we report the sale of base metals as part of our revenue. Revenue generated from the sale of base metals in our concentrates is considered a co-product of our gold and silver production for the purpose of calculating our total cash cost after co-product credits for our Don David Gold Mine. We periodically review our revenues to ensure that our reporting of primary products and co-products is appropriate. Because we consider copper, lead, and zinc to be co-products of our precious metal production, the value of these metals continues to be applied as a reduction to total cash costs in our calculation of total cash cost after co-product credits per precious metal gold equivalent ounce sold. Likewise, we believe identifying copper, lead, and zinc as co-product credits is appropriate due to their lower per unit economic value contribution compared to the precious metals and since gold and silver are the primary products we intend to produce.
Total cash cost after co-product credits is a measure developed by the Gold Institute to provide a uniform standard for industry comparison purposes, and it includes total cash cost before co-product credits, less co-product credits, or revenues earned from base metals.
AISC includes total cash cost after co-product credits plus other costs related to sustaining production, including allocated sustaining general and administrative expenses and sustaining capital expenditures. We determined sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures that are necessary to maintain current production and execute the current mine plan. AISC is calculated based on the current guidance from the World Gold Council.
Total all-in cost after co-product credits includes total AISC as described above, plus other growth investments, including exploration expenses and non-sustaining capital expenditures.
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Reconciliations to U.S. GAAP
The table below present reconciliations between the most comparable GAAP measure of Total cost of sales to the non-GAAP measures of Cash cost after co-product credits, All-in sustaining cost after co-product credits for DDGM and for the Company, and All-in Cost after co-product credits for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Note | For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
2024 |
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(in thousands, except oz and per AuEq oz sold) | |||||||
Total cost of sales (1) | $ | 20,871 | $ | 27,299 | |||
Less: Depreciation and amortization (1) | (4,210) | (7,254) | |||||
Less: Reclamation and remediation (1) | (553) | (195) | |||||
Refining charges for Doré sales | 3 | 6 | 25 | ||||
Treatment and refining charges for Concentrate sales | 3 | 1,577 | 3,159 | ||||
Co-product credits: | |||||||
Concentrate sales - Copper | 3 | (2,241) | (2,994) | ||||
Concentrate sales - Lead | 3 | (1,364) | (2,965) | ||||
Concentrate sales - Zinc | 3 | (4,122) | (9,551) | ||||
Realized (loss) gain for embedded derivatives - Copper | 19 | (12) | (54) | ||||
Realized (loss) gain for embedded derivatives - Lead | 19 | 44 | (94) | ||||
Realized gain for embedded derivatives - Zinc | 19 | (54) | (223) | ||||
Total cash cost after co-product credits | $ | 9,942 | $ | 7,153 | |||
Gold equivalent (AuEq) ounces sold (oz) |
| 5,965 | 10,055 | ||||
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 1,667 | $ | 711 | |||
Total cash cost after co-product credits from above | $ | 9,942 | $ | 7,153 | |||
Sustaining Investments - Capital: | |||||||
Underground Development (2) | 1,350 | 1,296 | |||||
Other Sustaining Capital (2) | 282 | 475 | |||||
Sustaining Investments - Capitalized Exploration: | |||||||
Infill Drilling (2) | 441 | 817 | |||||
Surface and Underground Exploration Development & Other (2) | 2 | 548 | |||||
Reclamation and remediation (1) | 553 | 195 | |||||
DDGM all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits | $ | 12,570 | $ | 10,484 | |||
AuEq ounces sold (oz) | 5,965 | 10,055 | |||||
DDGM all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 2,107 | $ | 1,043 | |||
DDGM all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits from above | $ | 12,570 | $ | 10,484 | |||
Corporate Sustaining Expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative expenses (1) | 901 | 1,193 | |||||
Stock-based compensation (1) | 219 | 597 | |||||
Consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits | $ | 13,690 | $ | 12,274 | |||
AuEq ounces sold (oz) | 5,965 | 10,055 | |||||
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 2,295 | $ | 1,221 | |||
Consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits from above | $ | 13,690 | $ | 12,274 | |||
Growth Investments - Exploration: | |||||||
Mexico exploration expenses (1) | 899 | 1,389 | |||||
Michigan Back Forty Project expenses (1) | 205 | 450 | |||||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits | $ | 14,794 | $ | 14,113 | |||
AuEq ounces sold (oz) | 5,965 | 10,055 | |||||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 2,480 | $ | 1,404 |
(1) | Refer to Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited): Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations. |
(2) | Refer to Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – 2024 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary and the previously filed Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – 2023 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary. |
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Trending Highlights
2023 | 2024 | |||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
Operating Data | ||||||
Total tonnes milled | 117,781 | 113,510 | 116,626 | 111,254 | 98,889 | |
Average Grade | - | |||||
Gold (g/t) | 2.33 | 1.59 | 1.52 | 1.44 | 1.89 | |
Silver (g/t) | 94 | 86 | 73 | 85 | 88 | |
Copper (%) | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.37 | |
Lead (%) | 1.73 | 1.64 | 1.29 | 1.39 | 1.25 | |
Zinc (%) | 3.88 | 3.72 | 3.24 | 2.95 | 2.82 | |
Metal production (before payable metal deductions) | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 7,171 | 4,637 | 4,443 | 4,077 | 4,757 | |
Silver (ozs.) | 322,676 | 289,816 | 247,159 | 282,487 | 251,707 | |
Copper (tonnes) | 336 | 334 | 276 | 341 | 280 | |
Lead (tonnes) | 1,559 | 1,389 | 1,048 | 1,072 | 812 | |
Zinc (tonnes) | 3,837 | 3,569 | 3,223 | 2,884 | 2,310 | |
Metal produced and sold | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 6,508 | 4,287 | 3,982 | 3,757 | 3,557 | |
Silver (ozs.) | 294,815 | 274,257 | 208,905 | 258,252 | 216,535 | |
Copper (tonnes) | 332 | 327 | 245 | 327 | 264 | |
Lead (tonnes) | 1,417 | 1,317 | 947 | 820 | 667 | |
Zinc (tonnes) | 3,060 | 3,141 | 2,571 | 2,182 | 1,682 | |
Average metal prices realized | ||||||
Gold ($ per oz.) | $ 1,915 | $ 2,010 | $ 1,934 | $ 1,985 | $ 2,094 | |
Silver ($ per oz.) | $ 23.04 | $ 24.93 | $ 23.61 | $ 23.14 | $ 23.29 | |
Copper ($ per tonne) | $ 9,172 | $ 8,397 | $ 8,185 | $ 8,205 | $ 8,546 | |
Lead ($ per tonne) | $ 2,158 | $ 2,153 | $ 2,196 | $ 2,122 | $ 1,977 | |
Zinc ($ per tonne) | $ 3,195 | $ 2,485 | $ 2,195 | $ 2,516 | $ 2,483 | |
Gold equivalent ounces sold | ||||||
Gold Ounces | 6,508 | 4,287 | 3,982 | 3,757 | 3,557 | |
Gold Equivalent Ounces from Silver | 3,547 | 3,402 | 2,550 | 3,011 | 2,408 | |
Total AuEq oz | 10,055 | 7,689 | 6,532 | 6,768 | 5,965 | |
Financial Data | ||||||
Total sales, net (in thousands) | $ 31,228 | $ 24,807 | $ 20,552 | $ 21,141 | $ 18,702 | |
Production Costs (in thousands) | $ 19,850 | $ 20,302 | $ 18,957 | $ 17,034 | $ 16,108 | |
Production Costs/Tonnes Milled | $ 169 | $ 179 | $ 163 | $ 153 | $ 163 | |
Operating Cash Flows (in thousands) | $ 1,024 | ($ 551) | ($ 7,475) | $ 1,783 | $ 1,482 | |
Net loss (in thousands) | ($ 1,035) | ($ 4,584) | ($ 7,341) | ($ 3,057) | ($ 4,021) | |
Loss per share - basic | ($ 0.01) | ($ 0.05) | ($ 0.08) | ($ 0.03) | ($ 0.05) |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2024, working capital was $13.6 million, consisting of current assets of $25.7 million and current liabilities of $12.1 million. This represents a $1.6 million, or 11%, decrease from the working capital balance of $15.2 million as of December 31, 2023. The primary factor influencing the decrease in our working capital were the cash used in investing activities of $2.0 million as reported in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows. Our working capital balance fluctuates as we use cash to fund our operations, financing and investing activities, including exploration, mine development, and income taxes. We believe that as a result of our cash balances, the performance of our current and expected operations, and the current metals prices, we will be able to meet our known obligations and other potential cash requirements for the next 12 months.
Long-term liabilities assumed with the Aquila acquisition, capital requirements to develop the Back Forty Project, and potential project financing may have an impact on liquidity in the long term. These long-term liabilities are contingent upon the approval of the Back Forty Project by the Company’s Board of Directors and securing project financing. Project financing requirements will not be determined until the Company Board of Directors approves a decision to proceed on the Project. The Board continues to evaluate options that could lead to the development of the Project.
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2024 decreased to $5.7 million from $6.3 million as of December 31, 2023, a net decrease in cash of $0.6 million. The decrease is primarily due to $2.0 million cash used in investing activities, partially offset by the $1.5 million cash provided by operating activities.
Of the $5.7 million cash balance as of March 31, 2024, $5.5 million was held in foreign subsidiaries, primarily held in U.S. dollar denominated accounts, with the remainder in foreign currencies readily convertible to U.S. dollars. The Don David Gold Mine’s primary source of liquidity is the sale of doré and concentrates. The Don David Gold Mine has been self-sustaining since production commencement in 2010 and has been a source of cash for U.S. operations and projects.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $1.5 million, a 49% increase compared to the $1.0 million net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2023. While net sales decreased by 40% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, due to lower grades and lower recoveries, production costs only decreased by 19% due to the strengthening of peso and higher inflation.
Net cash used in investing activities of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased from $3.1 million from the same period in 2023. The decrease is mainly attributed to planned reduction in investing activities to reserve cash. Investing activities in both 2024 and 2023 are mainly attributable to continued reinvestment in DDGM.
Net cash used in financing activities for both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were immaterial.
While current macro risk factors, such as economic uncertainties and supply chain interruptions have not had a significant adverse impact on exploration plans, results of operations, financial position, and cash flows during the current fiscal year, future impacts are unknown at this time. However, we believe there is sufficient liquidity and capital resources to fund operations and corporate activities for the foreseeable future.
The Company’s At The Market Offering Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (the “Agent”), which was entered into in November 2019 (the “ATM Agreement”), pursuant to which the Agent agreed to act as the Company’s sales agent with respect to the offer and sale from time to time of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $75.0 million, was renewed in June 2023. There were no ATM sales during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Subsequent to end of the first quarter, through May 2, 2024, an aggregate of 1,977,401 shares of the Company’s common stock were sold and settled through the ATM Agreement for net proceeds to the Company of $1.1 million, after deducting the Agent’s commissions and other expenses.
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Accounting Developments
For a discussion of recently adopted and recently issued accounting pronouncements, please see Note 2—New Accounting Pronouncements in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) above.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We use the words “anticipate,” “continue,” “likely,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “project,” “should,” “believe,” and similar expressions (including negative and grammatical variations) to identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding:
● | Our strategy for significant future investment in Oaxaca, Mexico, and in Michigan, USA, for development and exploration activities; |
● | The expected timing for the Back Forty Project, including permitting, detailed engineering, and project financing; |
● | Expectations regarding the likelihood of a successful mine permitting process at the Back Forty Project; |
● | Our expectations regarding future grades and recoveries from mining at DDGM; |
● | Expectations regarding capital investment, exploration spending, and general and administrative costs; |
● | Future exploration plans at DDGM, including vein systems targeted for future exploration activity; |
● | Compliance with existing legal and regulatory requirements, including future asset reclamation costs; |
● | Estimates of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves; |
● | Our expectations regarding whether dividends will be paid in the future; and |
● | Our ability to satisfy our obligations and other potential cash requirements over the next twelve months. |
Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Rather, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
● | Commodity price fluctuations; |
● | Mine protests and work stoppages; |
● | Rock formations, faults and fractures, water flow and possible CO2 gas exhalation, or other unanticipated geological challenges; |
● | Unexpected changes in business and economic conditions, including supply chain challenges, the rate of inflation, and their impact on operating and capital costs; |
● | Changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates; |
● | Adverse technological changes and cybersecurity threats; |
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● | Unanticipated increases in our operating costs and other costs of doing business; |
● | The Company’s inability to secure financing when needed; |
● | Access to land and availability of materials, equipment, supplies, labor and supervision, power, and water; |
● | Results of current and future feasibility studies; |
● | Interpretation of drill hole results and the geology, grade, and continuity of mineralization; |
● | Litigation by private parties or regulatory action by governmental entities; |
● | Acts of God, such as floods, earthquakes, and any other natural disasters; |
● | The inherent uncertainty of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; and |
● | Such other factors are discussed below under Item 1A—Risk Factors in Part II—Other Information. |
Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations may prove to be materially incorrect due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. You should not unduly rely on any of our forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us and persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Our exposure to market risks includes, but is not limited to, the following risks: changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, provisional sales contract risks, changes in interest rates, and equity price risks. Currently, we do not use derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage market risk. However, we may consider such arrangements in the future as we evaluate our business and financial strategy.
Commodity Price Risk
The results of our operations, cash flows, and financial condition largely depend upon the market prices of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Metal prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond our control. The level of interest rates, the rate of inflation, government fiscal and monetary policy, the stability of exchange rates, and the world supply of and demand for gold, silver, and other metals, among other factors, can all cause significant fluctuations in commodity prices. Such external economic factors are, in turn, influenced by changes in international investment patterns, monetary systems, and political developments. The metal price markets have fluctuated widely in recent years, and future price declines could cause a mineral project to become uneconomic, thereby having a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Currently, we are not unitizing derivative contracts to protect the selling price for gold, silver, copper, lead, or zinc. We may, in the future, more actively manage our exposure through additional derivative contracts, although we have no intention of doing so in the near term.
In addition to materially adversely affecting our reserve estimates, results of operations and/or our financial condition, declining gold and silver prices could require a reassessment of the feasibility of a project. Even if a project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a reassessment may cause delays in the implementation of a project.
Foreign Currency Risk
Our foreign operation sells its gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc production based on U.S. dollar metal prices. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates do not have a material impact on our revenue since gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc are sold worldwide in U.S. dollars.
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations can increase or decrease our costs to the extent that we pay costs in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. We are primarily impacted by Mexican peso rate changes relative to the U.S. Dollar, as we incur some costs in the Mexican peso. When the value of the peso rises in relation to the U.S. Dollar, some of our costs in Mexico may increase, thus materially adversely affecting our operating results. Alternatively, when the value of the peso drops in relation to the U.S. Dollar, peso-denominated costs in Mexico will decrease in U.S. Dollar terms. Future fluctuations may give rise to foreign currency exposure, which may affect our financial results. Approximately 50% to 60% of expenses are paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
We have not utilized market-risk sensitive instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates. However, we may, in the future, actively manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk.
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Provisional Sales Contract Risk
We enter into concentrate sales contracts, which, in general, provide for a provisional payment to us based upon provisional assays and prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates determined at the quoted metal prices at the time of shipment delivery to the customer. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is adjusted to market through revenue each period prior to settlement. Changes in the prices of metals between the shipment delivery and the final settlement date will result in adjustments to revenues related to the sales of concentrate previously recorded upon shipment delivery. Please see Note 14—Derivatives in Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes (unaudited) above for additional information.
Interest Rate Risk
We consider our interest rate risk exposure to be insignificant at this time, as our interest rate is related and embedded in immaterial payments for office leases.
Equity Price Risk
We have, in the past, and may in the future, seek to acquire additional funding through the sale of common stock and other equity. The price of our common stock has been volatile in the past and may also be volatile in the future. As a result, there is a risk that we may not be able to sell our common stock at an acceptable price should the need for new equity funding arise.
ITEM 4: Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
During the fiscal period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: Legal Proceedings
In February 2020, a local Ejido community (who claim to be an indigenous community) filed an injunction against the Mexican federal government through which they demanded the cancellation of several concession titles. The federal government ordered a suspension to prevent work related to excavating, drilling, opening tunnels and exploiting the mineral resources on the surface and subsoil of the concessions named in the injunction. Presently, the Don David Gold Mine does not perform such works in the named concessions in lands of the indigenous community. The lawsuit filed in February 2020 has not progressed to a final ruling.
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We know of no other material, existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation.
ITEM 1A: Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors of the 2023 Annual Report includes a discussion of our known material risk factors, other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in the 2023 Annual Report.
ITEM 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
ITEM 3: Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4: Mine Safety Disclosures
While the Company owns an advanced exploration project in Michigan, USA, the project is not yet subject to the Mine Safety and Health Administration jurisdiction and therefore, the mine safety disclosure requirements are not applicable.
ITEM 5: Other Information
ITEM 6: Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed or furnished herewith or incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit | Descriptions | |
31.1 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Allen Palmiere. | |
31.2 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chet Holyoak. | |
32* | ||
101 | Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gold Resource Corporation as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2024, formatted in inline XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the XBRL document) |
* | This document is not being “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Registration Statements or other documents filed with the SEC shall not incorporate this exhibit by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: May 2, 2024 | /s/ Allen Palmiere | ||
By: | Allen Palmiere, | ||
Chief Executive Officer, | |||
Dated: May 2, 2024 | /s/ Chet Holyoak | ||
By: | Chet Holyoak, | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
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