SOMA GOLD REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Highlights:
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Production, revenue, and net income were negatively affected by the labor disruption, which shut down operations from
September 9 through November 5, 2025 , resulting in a loss of 22 production days in Q3. -
Revenue for Q3 2025 was
$18.1 million , and$69.0 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 – an increase of$4.6 million (7%) compared to the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2024 , despite the work stoppage. -
Net income was
$0.4 million in Q3 and$5.2 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 , compared to$0.6 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2024 , despite the work stoppage . -
EBITDA(1)
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$6.2 million for the quarter and$27.8 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 , compared to$22.7 million for the same nine-month period in 2024, despite the work stoppage. -
EBITDA(1) per share was
$0.06 in Q3 and$0.29 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 – an increase of$0.04 per share (16%) compared to the same period in 2024. -
Soma sold 4,068 AuEq ounces in Q3 and 16,111 ounces in the nine months ended
September 30, 2025 , compared to 20,845 ounces sold in the first nine months of 2024 . -
The average realized cash margin per gold ounce sold(1) was
US$1,676 in Q3 andUS$1,643 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 – an increase of$585 (55%) compared to the same period in 2024. -
In Q3, Soma raised gross proceeds of
$17.3 million in a private placement by issuing 14,997,826 units at$1.15 per unit (see news release datedAugust 20 , 2025). -
The Company made cash payments of
$5.0 million towards its long-term debt and converted an additional$10.0 million of the loan to equity on the same terms as the private placement (see news release datedAugust 18, 2025 ).
Operations Review – Nine Months Ended
- The Company's unionized workers at its
El Bagre Gold Mining Complex were on strike fromSeptember 9 until a new agreement was reached onNovember 5 . Operations there were halted during this period, including 22 production days in the current quarter (see news release datedNovember 5, 2025 ). The shutdown also resulted in additional maintenance requirements to restart the mill; however, a return to full production levels is expected by mid-December. - Soma produced 4,148 AuEq ounces in Q3 2025 and 16,168 ounces for the nine months ended
September 30, 2025 (compared to 20,565 AuEq ounces for the nine months endedSeptember 30 , 2024). - Income from mining operations was
$5.3 million in Q3 2025 and$20.8 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 (compared to$17.0 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30 , 2024). - Net income was
$0.4 million in Q3 2025 and$5.2 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 (compared to$0.6 million for the same period in 2024). - Net income per share was
$0.00 in Q3 2025 and$0.05 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 (compared to$0.01 per share for the nine months endedSeptember 30 , 2024). - Cordero Operations reported attributable cash costs per ounce of gold sold(1) of
US$1,633 in Q3 2025 andUS$1,489 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2025 (compared toUS$1,261 for the nine months endedSeptember 30 , 2024). - Cash on hand on
September 30, 2025 , was$16.7 million
Financial and Operating Highlights for the Three and Nine Months Ended
He adds: "Our expansion plan remains firmly on track. We expect higher production levels next year as additional mining areas at Aurora and Escondida come online and as we advance the formalization of the Diamantina, Lemoncito Norte, and other small mines on our property. With the labor dispute now behind us, we are moving forward with renewed focus and a commitment to applying the lessons learned to strengthen our operations. Ultimately, it is clear that no one benefits from a strike, and we remain dedicated to building a stable, productive, and collaborative working environment for all."
The Company further announces the grant of 250,000 stock options to an officer of the Company pursuant to its equity incentive plan. The stock options vest over three years, have an exercise price of
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