INTEGRA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; RECORD TOTAL TONNES MINED, AND STRENGTHENED FINANCIAL POSITION
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www.integraresources.com
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First Quarter 2026 Highlights:
- Mined 3.0M tonnes of ore and 3.9M tonnes of waste at a strip ratio of 1.30 at the
Florida Canyon Mine (the "Florida Canyon Mine " or "Florida Canyon " or the "Mine") for Q1 2026. As a result, ore mining rates were 33,421 tonnes per day ("tpd") and total tonnes mined were 76,800 tpd, a record for the Mine. - In Q1 2026,
Florida Canyon produced 12,635 gold ounces and sold 12,518 gold ounces at a record average realized price of$4,854 per gold ounce. - Quarterly revenue of
$61.7 million in Q1 2026, compared to revenue of$57.0 million in Q1 2025. - Mine operating earnings of
$24.9 million in Q1 2026 compared to$15.5 million in Q1 2025. Operating margin of 40% in Q1 2026 was improved from the 27% operating margin recorded in Q1 2025. - Q1 2026 adjusted earnings(1) of
$12.9 million , or$0.07 per share, compared to$4.4 million , or$0.03 per share in Q1 2025. Adjustments were largely related to unrealized gains associated with the bullion contracts, losses on the disposal of mineral properties, plant, and equipment, and deferred tax expenses. - Q1 2026 net earnings of
$12.5 million , or$0.06 earnings per share improved from the net earnings of$1.0 million , or$0.01 earnings per share recorded in Q1 2025. - Cash costs(1) averaged
$2,422 per gold ounce and Mine-site all in sustaining costs(1) ("Mine-site AISC") averaged$3,310 per gold ounce in Q1 2026, both impacted by lower gold ounces sold, higher royalties and excise taxes on gold sales from higher than planned metal prices, and increased diesel prices. - Operating cash flow of
$13.8 million decreased from$15.7 million in Q1 2025, largely due to a$12.1 million increase in cash used for working capital, largely inventory buildups, partially offset by stronger mine operating earnings supported by higher metal prices. - Free cash flow(1) was
$3.0 million , or$0.02 per share, for Q1 2026. - Cash and cash equivalents of
$105.8 million atMarch 31, 2026 , an increase from$63.1 million atDecember 31, 2025 and benefitting from the$57 .5 million bought deal public offering completed during the quarter. - The Company commissioned six new Caterpillar 785 haul trucks during the quarter, materially enhancing mining capacity and supporting higher sustained mining rates going forward.
- The Company raised gross proceeds of
$61.6 million ($57 .5 million net of underwriting commissions and issuance costs of$4.1 million ), through a bought deal public offering in Q1 2026 significantly strengthening the Company's balance sheet and funding near-term growth initiatives at theDeLamar Project (the "DeLamar Project " or "DeLamar"). Net proceeds are expected to be used to commence pre-production expenditures at theDeLamar Project and funded the$12.5 million acquisition of a strategic land position near theDeLamar Project . - Continued advancement of the resource growth drilling program at
Florida Canyon in Q1 2026. The drilling program marks the first phase of a multi-year growth strategy designed to expand mineral reserves and resources.The Florida Canyon technical report is on track and expected to be released in the third quarter of 2026. - Continued engagement with stakeholders across Nevada,
Idaho , andOregon , including local communities, civic and non-profit organizations, government officials, and Tribal Nations. - The Company filed its Feasibility Study Technical Report ("FS") for the
DeLamar Project onFebruary 2, 2026 , with an effective date ofDecember 8, 2025 . The FS for DeLamar confirmed robust economics for a low-cost, large-scale, conventional open pit oxide heap leach operation, with competitive operating costs and a high rate of return.
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Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" disclosure at the end of this news release and associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures. |
"Q1 2026 demonstrated the continued strength of Integra's transformation into a growing and profitable
In parallel, we significantly strengthened our balance sheet through a successful bought deal financing, ending the quarter with more than
Financial and Operating Highlights
Unit abbreviations in tables: kt = thousand tonnes, g/t = grams per tonne, Au = gold, oz = troy ounce, $000s = thousands of
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Operating Highlights |
Unit |
2026 |
2025 |
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Ore mined |
kt |
3,008 |
3,021 |
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Waste mined |
kt |
3,902 |
1,799 |
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Total Mined |
kt |
6,910 |
4,820 |
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Crushed ore to pad |
kt |
1,784 |
1,764 |
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Run of mine ore to pad |
kt |
1,074 |
1,199 |
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Total placed |
kt |
2,858 |
2,963 |
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Strip ratio |
waste/ore |
1.30 |
0.60 |
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Ore mined/day |
tpd |
33,421 |
33,572 |
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Total mined/day |
tpd |
76,772 |
53,555 |
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Gold |
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Average grade |
g/t |
0.19 |
0.23 |
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Recovery |
% |
59.9 % |
60.4 % |
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Produced |
oz |
12,635 |
19,323 |
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Sold |
oz |
12,518 |
19,540 |
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Financial Highlights |
Unit |
2026 |
2025 |
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Revenue |
$ millions |
61.7 |
$ 57.0 |
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Cost of sales |
$ millions |
(36.9) |
$ (41.5) |
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Mine operating earnings |
$ millions |
24.9 |
$ 15.5 |
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Earnings for the period |
$ millions |
12.5 |
$ 1.0 |
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Earnings per share (basic) |
$/share |
0.06 |
$ 0.01 |
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Adjusted earnings for the period(1) |
$ millions |
12.9 |
$ 4.4 |
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Adjusted earnings per share (basic)(1) |
$/share |
0.07 |
$ 0.03 |
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Operating cash flow |
$ millions |
13.8 |
$ 15.7 |
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Operating cash flow per share (basic) |
$/share |
0.07 |
$ 0.09 |
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Free cash flow(1) |
$ millions |
3.0 |
$ 9.7 |
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Free cash flow per share (basic) |
$/share |
0.02 |
$ 0.06 |
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Cash costs(1) |
$/oz sold |
2,422 |
$ 2,016 |
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Mine-site AISC(1) |
$/oz sold |
3,310 |
$ 2,342 |
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Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release. |
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Financial Position |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ millions |
$ 105.8 |
$ 63.1 |
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Working capital(1) |
$ millions |
$ 139.7 |
$ 92.9 |
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Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release. |
Mining
In Q1 2026, the Company mined 3.0M tonnes of ore from its open pit operations at
Mining activities at
The Company expects production to trend higher through the balance of 2026 as mining rates remain elevated and leach pad performance continues to normalize.
Production
In Q1 2026, the Company produced 12,635 ounces of gold, compared to 19,323 ounces in Q1 2025. Approximately 3,000 ounces were deferred from current quarter production due to temporarily reduced solution flow rates to a specific Phase II leach pad cell. The cell contains fine ore from the newly opened N2 pit, and a blending strategy has been developed to maintain nominal leach rates for this fine material. With this approach, together with the ramp up of the Phase IIIB leach pad, the Company expects to meet its annual gold production guidance of 70,000 to 75,000 ounces, with the majority of deferred first quarter ounces expected to be recovered through ongoing leaching over the remainder of 2026.
Average gold process recoveries were 59.9% in Q1 2026 slightly less than the 60.4% recovery achieved in Q1 2025. Annual recoveries were in line with expectations.
Sustaining and Non-sustaining Capital
The first quarter of 2026 continued to mark a capital-intensive period across the Company's portfolio of assets with several key activities during the quarter. These investments reflect a deliberate focus on de-risking the portfolio and positioning the Company for sustainable production growth.
In Q1 2026, the Company invested
The Company also invested
These expenditures are in line with the Company's 2026 Guidance.
Cash Costs and Mine-site AISC
Cash costs averaged
Royalties and excise taxes, which constitute a material component of cash costs and Mine-site AISC, are directly impacted by fluctuations in the gold price. The Company's guidance assumed an average gold price of
Exploration
In Q1 2026, the Company completed 8,530 meters of its 42,500 meter 2026 growth focused drilling program at
Program expenditures totaled
Selected Q1 Financial Results
Revenue
In Q1 2026 the Company sold 12,518 ounces of gold at average realized prices of
Net Earnings
During the three months ended
Q1 2026 adjusted earnings of
Cash Flow
Cash flows provided by operations in Q1 2026 totaled
During the first quarter, the Company made payments of
Q1 2026 free cash flow generated of
Financial Position
As at
The Company's working capital was
Development Projects
Capital and exploration expenses
In Q1 2026, the Company incurred
Permitting
Integra's 2025 DeLamar Project Mine Plan of Operations ("MPO") Version 4.1 was determined to be administratively complete in
The Company completed its FS for the
During the quarter the Company also advanced the
At Mountain View, environmental analysis for the EPO is also complete, and the NDEP BMRR Reclamation Permit is anticipated in Q2 2026. Once fully approved and permitted, the Mountain View EPO will provide greater flexibility for significantly expanded exploration and drilling campaigns in the future. Integra expects to begin work on an updated technical report for Nevada North in 2026 with a target release date in early 2027.
External affairs activities for the quarter maintained broad stakeholder engagement, with the most frequent stakeholder categories including local residents, civic and non-profit organizations, government and elected officials, and Tribal Nations, totaling over 4,250 stakeholders engaged in
Health, Safety and Environment
Integra experienced zero fatalities and zero lost time incidents in Q1 2026. Zero MSHA-reportable injuries occurred at
Integra recorded zero quarterly or immediately reportable spills and 2 minor reportable permit noncompliances for the quarter.
Financial Statements
Integra's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis as at and for the three months ended
Q1 2026 Conference Call and Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call and webcast on
Dial-In Numbers / Webcast:
Conference ID: 1860723
Toll Free: (800) 715-9871
Toll: +1 (646) 307-1963
Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/227670078
About
Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, CEO and Director
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Office phone: +1 (604) 416-0576
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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management believes that the following non-GAAP financial measures will enable certain investors to better evaluate the Company's performance, liquidity, and ability to generate cash flow. These measures do not have any standardized definition under IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate these measures differently.
Average realized gold price
Average realized gold price per ounce is calculated by dividing the Company's gross revenue from gold sales for the relevant period by the gold ounces sold, respectively. The Company believes the measure is useful in understanding the gold prices realized by the Company throughout the period. The following table reconciles revenue and gold sold during the period with average realized prices:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Gold revenue |
$ 60,757 |
$ 56,430 |
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Gold ounces sold during the period |
12,518 |
19,540 |
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Average realized gold price (per oz sold) |
$ 4,854 |
$ 2,888 |
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures are classified into sustaining capital expenditures or non-sustaining capital expenditures depending on the nature of the expenditure. Sustaining capital expenditures are those required to support current production levels. Non-sustaining capital expenditures represent the capital spending at new projects and major, discrete projects at existing operations intended to increase production or extend mine life. Management believes this to be a useful indicator of the purpose of capital expenditures and this distinction is an input into the calculation of AISC.
The following table reconciles payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment, and equipment leases to sustaining and non-sustaining capital expenditures:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Payments for mineral properties, plant and equipment |
$ 8,976 |
$ 3,785 |
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Payments for equipment leases |
3,592 |
2,234 |
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Total capital expenditures |
12,568 |
6,019 |
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Less: Non-sustaining capital expenditures |
(1,788) |
-- |
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Sustaining capital expenditures |
$ 10,780 |
$ 6,019 |
Free cash flow
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial metric, subtracts sustaining capital expenditures from net cash provided by operating activities, serving as a valuable indicator of our capacity to generate cash from operations post-sustaining capital investments. The following table reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standard measure:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Operating cash flow (1) |
$ 13,798 |
$ 15,732 |
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Less: sustaining capital expenditures |
(10,780) |
(6,019) |
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Free cash flow |
$ 3,018 |
$ 9,713 |
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Free cash flow per share (basic) |
$ 0.02 |
$ 0.06 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) |
193,554 |
168,711 |
Working capital
Working capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities. The Company uses this measure to assess its operational efficiency and short-term financial position.
Operating margin
Operating margin is calculated as mine operating earnings divided by revenue. The Company uses Operating Margin as a measure of the Company's profitability. The following table reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standard measure:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Revenue |
$ 61,724 |
$ 57,025 |
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Mine operating earnings |
24,851 |
15,484 |
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Operating margin |
40 % |
27 % |
Operating cash flow before change in working capital
The Company uses operating cash flow before change in working capital to determine the Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations, and it is calculated by adding back the change in working capital to operating cash flow as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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2026 |
2025 |
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Operating cash flow (1) |
$ 13,798 |
$ 15,732 |
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Change in working capital |
8,627 |
(3,432) |
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Operating cash flow before change in working capital |
$ 22,425 |
$ 12,300 |
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Operating cash flow per share (basic) |
$ 0.07 |
$ 0.09 |
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Operating cash flow before change in working capital per share (basic) |
$ 0.12 |
$ 0.07 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) |
193,554 |
168,711 |
Cash costs
Cash costs are a non-GAAP financial metric which includes production costs, and government royalties. Management uses this measure to monitor the performance of its mining operation and ability to generate positive cash flow on a site basis.
AISC
All-in sustaining costs, a non-GAAP financial measure, starts with cash costs and includes general and administrative costs, reclamation accretion expense and sustaining capital expenditures. Management uses this measure to monitor the performance of its mining operation and ability to generate positive cash flow on an overall company basis.
Cash costs and AISC are calculated as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Production costs |
$ 27,294 |
$ 34,482 |
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Royalties and excise taxes |
3,899 |
3,732 |
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Fair value adjustment to production costs on sale of acquired inventories (1) |
94 |
1,770 |
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Less: Silver revenue |
(967) |
(595) |
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Total cash costs |
30,320 |
39,389 |
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Reclamation accretion expense |
333 |
357 |
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Sustaining capital expenditures |
10,780 |
6,019 |
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Mine-site AISC |
$ 41,433 |
$ 45,765 |
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General and administrative expenses |
2,964 |
1,674 |
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Share-based compensation |
369 |
351 |
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Total AISC |
$ 44,766 |
$ 47,790 |
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Gold ounces sold (oz) |
12,518 |
19,540 |
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Cash costs (per Au sold) |
$ 2,422 |
$ 2,016 |
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Mine-site AISC (per Au sold) |
$ 3,310 |
$ 2,342 |
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AISC (per Au sold) |
$ 3,576 |
$ 2,446 |
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Adjusted earnings
Adjusted earnings and adjusted basic earnings per share (collectively, "Adjusted Earnings") are presented to remove items that are unrelated to ongoing operations. These metrics do not have a standardized definition under IFRS Accounting Standards and should not be considered as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Other companies may calculate Adjusted Earnings differently. Adjusted Earnings excludes the tax-effected impact of transaction and integration costs, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative contracts, gains or losses from the disposal of mineral properties, plant and equipment, and deferred taxes.
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2026 |
2025 |
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Net earnings |
$ 12,549 |
$ 983 |
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Increase (decrease) due to: |
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Transaction and integration costs |
-- |
2,095 |
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Fair value adjustment to production costs on sale of acquired inventories (1) |
(94) |
(1,770) |
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Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives |
(475) |
3,083 |
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Realized loss on debt facility conversion |
-- |
-- |
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(Gain) loss on disposal of mineral properties, plant and equipment |
311 |
36 |
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Current tax effect from adjusting items |
84 |
-- |
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Deferred tax expense |
516 |
7 |
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Adjusted earnings |
$ 12,891 |
4,434 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) Basic |
193,554 |
168,711 |
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Adjusted basic earnings per share |
$ 0.07 |
$ 0.03 |
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Forward-looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and
Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such statement was made. Assumptions and factors include: the Company's abilities to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the Company's projects; no unforeseen operational delays; no material delays in obtaining necessary permits; results of independent engineer technical reviews; the possibility of cost overruns and unanticipated costs and expenses; the price of gold remaining at levels that continue to render the Company's projects economic, as applicable; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance operations; and the ability to realize on the mineral resource and reserve estimates. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and competitive uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; risks related to local communities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); title to properties; and other factors beyond the Company's control and as well as those factors included herein and elsewhere in the Company's disclosure. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. This list in not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions and have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are advised to study and consider risk factors disclosed in the Company's Annual Information Form dated
Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward looking-statements contained herein are made as of the date of this MD&A and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of assumptions or factors, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Cautionary Note for U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral Resources and Reserves
NI 43-101 is a rule of the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the
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