SILVERCORP REPORTS ADJUSTED NET INCOME OF $75.1 MILLION, $0.37 PER SHARE, AND CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS OF $138.6 MILLION FOR FISCAL 2025
Trading Symbol: TSX/NYSE AMERICAN: SVM
HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q4 FISCAL 2025
- Processed 345,984 tonnes of ore, and produced approximately 3,110 ounces ("oz") of gold, 1.630 million oz of silver, or approximately 1.917 million oz of silver equivalent1, 16.262 million pounds ("lb") of lead and 4.404 million lb of zinc;
- Sold approximately 3,465 oz of gold, 1.599 million oz of silver, 16.263 million lb of lead, and 4.488 million lb of zinc, for revenue of
$75.1 million ; - Loss attributable to equity shareholders of
$7.6 million , or$0.03 per share; - Adjusted net income attributable to equity shareholders1 of
$14.7 million , or$0.07 per share, after excluding a$20.6 million charge on the fair value of derivative liabilities related to convertible notes and warrants, and other non-cash or non-routine items; - Cash costs per oz of silver, net of by-product credits1, of
$2.49 ; - All-in sustaining costs per oz of silver, net of by-product credits1, of
$14.31 ; - Generated cash flow from operating activities of
$30.7 million ; - Spent and capitalized
$9.9 million on exploration, development, and equipment and facilities for theChina operations; - Spent and capitalized
$3.1 million for the El Domo project; - Ended the period with cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of
$369.1 million , an increase of$14.5 million from the previous quarter, and a portfolio of equity investment with a total market value of$70.9 million . The Company also has a stream financing credit of$175 million available for the El Domo project construction.
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Non-GAAP measures, please refer to section 15 of the corresponding MD&A for the year ended |
HIGHLIGHTS FOR FISCAL 2025
- Processed 1,312,695 tonnes of ore, and produced approximately 7,495 oz of gold, 6.948 million oz of silver, or approximately 7.589 million oz of silver equivalent1, plus 62.170 million lb of lead and 23.317 million lb of zinc;
- Sold approximately 7,577 oz of gold, 6.930 million oz of silver, or approximately 7.589 million oz of silver equivalent, plus 62.256 million lb of lead, and 23.469 million lb of zinc, for revenue of
$298.9 million ; - Net income attributable to equity shareholders of
$58.2 million , or$0.29 per share; - Adjusted net income attributable to equity shareholders of
$75.1 million , or$0.37 per share, after excluding$9.0 million loss on the fair value of derivative liabilities,$8.9 million one-time mineral right royalty to renew a mining permit,$15.1 million other non-cash or non-routine expenses, and$12.5 million gain on mark to market investments; - Cash costs per oz of silver, net of by-product credits, of negative
$0.54 ; - All-in sustaining costs per oz of silver, net of by-product credits, of
$12.12 ; - Generated cash flow from operating activities of
$138.6 million ; - Completed the acquisition of
Adventus Mining Corporation ("Adventus") onJuly 31, 2024 at a total cost of$181.3 million , including$150.5 million in shares,$27.0 million cash investments and advances, and$3.8 million in cash transaction costs; - Spent and capitalized
$77.8 million to complete the construction of the No. 3 tailings storage facility and the new 1,500 tonne per day flotation mill, plus exploration and developments for theChina operations; - Spent and capitalized
$7.5 million on the El Domo project and$1.3 million on the Condor project; - Raised
$143.3 million net proceeds through an issue of$150.0 million unsecured senior convertible notes; - Repaid
$13.3 million toWheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. ("Wheaton") to eliminate obligations to deliver 92.3 oz of gold per month to Wheaton; and - Spent
$5.9 million on dividends to the shareholders of the Company and for share buy backs.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
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2025 |
2024 |
Changes |
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2025 |
2024 |
Changes |
Financial Results |
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Revenue (in thousands of $) |
$ 75,113 |
$ 42,681 |
76 % |
|
298,895 |
215,187 |
39 % |
Mine operating earnings (in thousands of $) |
26,146 |
13,038 |
101 % |
|
123,551 |
80,589 |
53 % |
Net income (loss) attributable to equity holders (in thousands of $) |
(7,585) |
5,529 |
(237) % |
|
58,190 |
36,306 |
60 % |
Earnings (loss) per share - basic ($/share) |
(0.03) |
0.03 |
(212) % |
|
0.29 |
0.21 |
36 % |
Adjusted earnings attributable to equity holders (in thousands of $) |
14,747 |
3,824 |
286 % |
|
75,089 |
39,322 |
91 % |
Adjusted earnings per share - basic ($/share) |
0.07 |
0.02 |
214 % |
|
0.37 |
0.22 |
66 % |
Net cash generated from operating activities (in thousands of $) |
30,701 |
10,238 |
200 % |
|
138,631 |
91,570 |
51 % |
Capitalized expenditures (in thousands of $) |
13,589 |
13,432 |
1 % |
|
86,557 |
64,041 |
35 % |
Production Data |
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Ore Processed (tonnes) |
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Gold Ore |
39,025 |
21,843 |
79 % |
|
86,488 |
58,262 |
48 % |
|
306,959 |
215,650 |
42 % |
|
1,226,207 |
1,047,933 |
17 % |
|
345,984 |
237,493 |
46 % |
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1,312,695 |
1,106,195 |
19 % |
Metal Production |
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Gold (oz) |
3,110 |
1,916 |
62 % |
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7,495 |
7,268 |
3 % |
|
1,630 |
1,150 |
42 % |
|
6,948 |
6,204 |
12 % |
Silver equivalent (Koz) |
1,917 |
1,324 |
45 % |
|
7,589 |
6,844 |
11 % |
Lead (Klb) |
16,262 |
12,527 |
30 % |
|
62,170 |
63,171 |
(2) % |
Zinc (Klb) |
4,404 |
4,559 |
(3) % |
|
23,317 |
23,385 |
— % |
Cost Data |
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Cash cost ($/tonne) |
83.36 |
84.31 |
(1) % |
|
80.86 |
78.86 |
3 % |
AISC ($/tonne) |
132.50 |
143.38 |
(8) % |
|
142.09 |
140.40 |
1 % |
Cash cost, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
2.49 |
1.22 |
104 % |
|
(0.54) |
(0.38) |
(42) % |
AISC, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
14.31 |
14.36 |
— % |
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12.12 |
11.38 |
7 % |
Average Selling Price, Net of Value Added Tax and Smelter Charges |
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Gold ($/oz) |
2,533 |
1,899 |
33 % |
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2,351 |
1,792 |
31 % |
Silver ($/oz) |
27.78 |
20.74 |
34 % |
|
26.95 |
19.93 |
35 % |
Lead ($/lb) |
0.93 |
0.88 |
6 % |
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0.96 |
0.86 |
12 % |
Zinc ($/lb) |
1.06 |
0.86 |
23 % |
|
1.11 |
0.82 |
35 % |
Financial Position as at |
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Changes |
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Changes |
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (in thousands of $) |
$ 369,056 |
$ 354,647 |
4 % |
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$ 369,056 |
184,891 |
100 % |
Working capital (in thousands of $) |
310,359 |
300,211 |
3 % |
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310,359 |
154,744 |
101 % |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
1. Q4 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Net loss attributable to equity shareholders of the Company in Q4 Fiscal 2025 was
The adjusted net income to equity shareholders was
Revenue in Q4 Fiscal 2025 was
Income from mine operations in Q4 Fiscal 2025 was
Cash flow provided by operating activities in Q4 Fiscal 2025 was
-
$29.2 million cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash operating working capital, up$15.0 million compared to$14.2 million in Q4 Fiscal 2024; and -
$1.5 million cash from changes in non-cash working capital, compared to$4.0 million used in Q4 Fiscal 2024.
Compared to Q4 Fiscal 2024, other items that impacted this quarter's consolidated financial results were:
i) an increase of
ii) an increase of
iii) an increase of
iv) a
Cash, cash equivalents and short term investments at the end of the quarter was
2. Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Net income attributable to equity shareholders of the Company in Fiscal 2025 was
The adjusted basic earnings to equity shareholders were
Revenue in Fiscal 2025 was
Income from mine operations in Fiscal 2025 was
Cash flow provided by operating activities in Fiscal 2025 was
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$131.0 million cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash operating working capital, up$43.6 million compared to$87.5 million in Fiscal 2024; and -
$7.6 million cash from changes in non-cash working capital, compared to$4.1 million provided in Fiscal 2024.
Compared to Fiscal 2024, other items that impacted the Company's consolidated financial results were:
i) an increase of
ii) an increase of
iii) a
iv) a
v) an increase of
vi) an increase of
CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONAL RESULTS
1. Q4 Fiscal 2025 Operational Results
In Q4 Fiscal 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company processed 345,984 tonnes of ore, up 46% compared to 237,493 tonnes of ore in Q4 Fiscal 2024.
Approximately 3,110 oz of gold, 1.630 million oz of silver, or approximately 1.917 million oz of silver equivalent, plus 16.262 million of lb of lead and 4.404 million lb of zinc were produced in Q4 Fiscal 2025, representing increases of 62%, 42%, 45% and 30% in gold, silver, silver equivalent, and lead, and a decrease of 3% in zinc over Q4 Fiscal 2024.
In Q4 Fiscal 2025, the consolidated production cost ("cash cost") was
The consolidated cash cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, was
2. Fiscal 2025 Operational Results
For Fiscal 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company processed 1,312,695 tonnes of ore, up 19% compared to 1,106,195 tonnes in Fiscal 2024. A total of 86,488 tonnes of gold ore were processed in Fiscal 2025, up 48% compared to 58,262 tonnes in Fiscal 2024.
Approximately 7,495 oz of gold, 6.948 million oz of silver, or approximately 7.589 million oz of silver equivalent, plus 62.170 million lb of lead and 23.317 lb of zinc were produced in Fiscal 2025, representing increases of 3%, 12% and 11%, respectively, in gold, silver and silver equivalent production, and decreases of 2%, and 0.3%, respectively, in lead and zinc production over Fiscal 2024.
The consolidated cash cost was
The consolidated cash cost per oz of silver, net of by-product credits, was negative
The consolidated all-in sustaining cost for silver, net of by-product credits, was
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
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Capitalized expenditures |
Plant and |
Total Capital |
Expensed |
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Ramp, Development |
Exploration Tunneling |
Exploration Drilling |
Mining |
Drilling |
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(Metres) |
($ Thousand) |
(Metres) |
($ Thousand) |
(Metres) |
($ Thousand) |
($ Thousand) |
($ Thousand) |
(Metres) |
(Metres) |
Year ended |
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34,486 |
$ 23,764 |
62,035 |
$ 22,504 |
60,804 |
$ 1,942 |
$ 22,045 |
$ 70,255 |
61,466 |
163,061 |
|
2,607 |
1,664 |
9,559 |
3,570 |
41,335 |
889 |
606 |
6,729 |
10,355 |
14,076 |
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— |
7,166 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
305 |
7,471 |
— |
— |
Condor |
— |
1,275 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1,275 |
— |
— |
Other |
— |
543 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
284 |
827 |
— |
— |
Consolidated |
37,092 |
34,412 |
71,594 |
26,074 |
102,139 |
2,831 |
23,240 |
86,557 |
71,821 |
177,137 |
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Year ended |
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12,659 |
$ 9,419 |
75,201 |
$ 30,660 |
130,293 |
$ 4,554 |
$ 11,368 |
$ 56,001 |
33,436 |
90,868 |
|
540 |
592 |
11,264 |
4,293 |
28,157 |
1,317 |
517 |
6,719 |
7,787 |
46,702 |
Other |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
290 |
1,031 |
1,321 |
— |
— |
Consolidated |
13,199 |
10,011 |
86,465 |
34,953 |
158,450 |
6,161 |
12,916 |
64,041 |
41,223 |
137,570 |
Total capital expenditures in Fiscal 2025 were
For underground exploration drilling:
i) 177,137 metres drilled were in-fill drilling and
ii) 102,139 metres drilled were growth drilling and
For underground development and tunneling:
i) 71,821 metres completed were mining preparation tunnels and
ii) 108,686 metres completed were growth tunnels, raises, ramps and declines and
INDIVIDUAL MINE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
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Q4 F2025 |
Q3 F2025 |
Q2 F2025 |
Q1 F2025 |
Q4 F2024 |
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Years ended |
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2025 |
2024 |
Ore processed (tonne) |
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Gold ore |
39,025 |
21,912 |
17,075 |
8,476 |
21,843 |
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86,488 |
58,262 |
Silver ore |
265,199 |
255,783 |
193,423 |
212,766 |
158,424 |
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927,171 |
757,883 |
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304,224 |
277,695 |
210,498 |
221,242 |
180,267 |
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1,013,659 |
816,145 |
Head grades |
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Silver (grams/tonne) |
172 |
214 |
240 |
235.00 |
197.00 |
|
212 |
231 |
Lead (%) |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
|
2.8 |
3.4 |
Zinc (%) |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
|
0.6 |
0.7 |
Recovery rates |
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Silver (%) |
94.2 |
94.7 |
94.9 |
95.0 |
94.4 |
|
94.7 |
94.9 |
Lead (%) |
92.3 |
94.0 |
94.0 |
94.4 |
95.0 |
|
93.6 |
95.1 |
Zinc (%) |
67.3 |
68.9 |
70.4 |
72.3 |
70.2 |
|
69.7 |
70.6 |
Cash Costs |
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Cash cost ($/tonne) |
84.90 |
84.92 |
92.86 |
90.46 |
91.09 |
|
88.46 |
85.66 |
AISC ($/tonne) |
120.62 |
150.87 |
146.90 |
140.25 |
148.24 |
|
139.33 |
141.82 |
Cash cost, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
3.05 |
(0.30) |
0.62 |
(0.68) |
1.71 |
|
0.62 |
— |
AISC, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
11.35 |
11.05 |
9.05 |
7.14 |
12.28 |
|
9.68 |
8.82 |
Metal Production |
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Gold (oz) |
3,110 |
2,056 |
1,183 |
1,146 |
1,916 |
|
7,495 |
7,268 |
|
1,563 |
1,778 |
1,518 |
1,572 |
1,063 |
|
6,431 |
5,677 |
Silver equivalent (Koz) |
1,850 |
1,951 |
1,614 |
1,657 |
1,237 |
|
7,072 |
6,317 |
Lead (Klb) |
15,563 |
15,234 |
11,970 |
14,080 |
11,317 |
|
56,847 |
56,269 |
Zinc (Klb) |
2,039 |
2,250 |
1,795 |
2,468 |
1,750 |
|
8,552 |
8,213 |
In Q4 Fiscal 2025, a total of 304,224 tonnes of ore with head grades of 172 g/t for silver, 2.6% for lead, and 0.5% for zinc were processed at the
In Fiscal 2025, a total of 1,013,659 tonnes of ore with head grades of 212 g/t for silver, 2.8% for lead, and 0.6% for zinc were processed at the
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Q4 F2025 |
Q3 F2025 |
Q2 F2025 |
Q1 F2025 |
Q4 F2024 |
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Years ended |
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2025 |
2024 |
Ore processed (tonne) |
41,760 |
84,115 |
86,707 |
86,454 |
57,226 |
|
299,036 |
290,050 |
Head grades |
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Silver (grams/tonne) |
61 |
77 |
61 |
64 |
57 |
|
67 |
69 |
Lead (%) |
0.9 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
|
0.9 |
1.2 |
Zinc (%) |
2.9 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
|
2.5 |
2.6 |
Recovery rates |
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Silver (%) |
83.7 |
82.8 |
82.2 |
84.1 |
83.2 |
|
83.1 |
82.0 |
Lead (%) |
87.4 |
90.3 |
87.9 |
90.2 |
89.8 |
|
89.3 |
90.5 |
Zinc (%) |
90.3 |
90.3 |
90.2 |
90.4 |
89.3 |
|
90.3 |
90.0 |
Costs |
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Cash cost ($/tonne) |
77.46 |
53.69 |
50.08 |
50.49 |
63.12 |
|
54.97 |
59.35 |
AISC ($/tonne) |
117.83 |
75.55 |
74.53 |
83.42 |
78.32 |
|
83.36 |
85.17 |
Cash cost, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
(8.53) |
(19.14) |
(15.67) |
(12.19) |
(4.79) |
|
(14.71) |
(4.70) |
AISC, net of by-product credits ($/oz of silver) |
15.05 |
(6.13) |
1.62 |
8.45 |
6.63 |
|
3.12 |
11.08 |
Metal Production |
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67 |
168 |
137 |
145 |
87 |
|
517 |
527 |
Lead (Klb) |
699 |
1,853 |
1,232 |
1,539 |
1,210 |
|
5,323 |
6,902 |
Zinc (Klb) |
2,365 |
4,418 |
4,016 |
3,966 |
2,809 |
|
14,765 |
15,172 |
In Q4 Fiscal 2025, a total of 41,760 tonnes of ore with head grades of 61 g/t for silver, 0.9% for lead, and 2.9% for zinc were processed at the
In Fiscal 2025, a total of 299,036 tonnes with head grades of 67 g/t for silver, 0.9% for lead, and 2.5% for zinc were processed at the
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International/Local Toll: 437-900-0527
Conference ID: 40810
Participants should dial-in 10 – 15 minutes prior to the start time. A replay of the conference call and transcript will be available on the Company's website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.
Mr.
About Silvercorp
Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential. The Company's strategy is to create shareholder value by 1) focusing on generating free cash flow from long life mines; 2) organic growth through extensive drilling for discovery; 3) ongoing merger and acquisition efforts to unlock value; and 4) long term commitment to responsible mining and ESG. For more information, please visit our website at www.silvercorpmetals.com.
For further information
Lon Shaver
President
Phone: (604) 669-9397
Toll Free 1(888) 224-1881
Email: investor@silvercorp.ca
Website: www.silvercorpmetals.com
ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE (NON-GAAP) MEASURES
This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A"), the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contains therein for the year ended
CAUTIONARY DISCLAIMER - FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to, among other things statements the accuracy of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates at the Company's material properties; estimates of the Company's revenues and capital expenditures; estimated production from the Company's mines in the
We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including fluctuating commodity prices; recent market events and condition; estimation of mineral resources, mineral reserves and mineralization and metal recovery; interpretations and assumptions of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; exploration and development programs; climate change; economic factors affecting the Company; timing, estimated amount, capital and operating expenditures and economic returns of future production; integration of future acquisitions into existing operations; permits and licences for mining and exploration in
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Reserves and Resources
Reserve and resource estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the
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