Orla Mining Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Executive Summary
- Orla Mining reported record Q3 2025 free cash flow of $93.1 M, net income of $49.3 M and adjusted earnings of $73.0 M.
- Gold production reached 79,645 oz (quarterly record) with total gold sold of 78,857 oz, generating $275.0 M revenue; AISC was $1,641/oz.
- The company highlighted a potential two‑kilometre extension at Musselwhite, ongoing pit‑wall remediation at Camino Rojo, and progress on permitting for the South Railroad Project (target first gold in 2028).
Key Details
- Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $275.0 M (Q3) vs $99.3 M (Q3 2024).
- Net income: $49.3 M; EPS $0.15 (basic).
- Adjusted earnings: $73.0 M; adjusted EPS $0.22.
- Cash flow from operations: $113.1 M; free cash flow: $93.1 M.
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Cash on hand: $326.9 M; debt: $420.0 M; net debt: $93.1 M; liquidity (cash + undrawn facilities): $356.9 M.
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Production & Cost Metrics
- Total gold produced: 79,645 oz (Musselwhite 57,586 oz; Camino Rojo 22,059 oz).
- Gold sold: 78,857 oz (Musselwhite 56,897 oz; Camino Rojo 21,961 oz).
- Average realized gold price: $3,417/oz.
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Cash cost per ounce: $1,200; All‑in Sustaining Cost (AISC): $1,641.
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Musselwhite Mine
- Ore milled: 329,634 t; head grade 5.87 g/t; recovery 95.3%.
- Exploration spend: $38.8 M (expensed $12.8 M, capitalized $26.0 M).
- Lateral development: 2,738 m; cost $45.5 M (expensed $38.1 M, capitalized $7.4 M).
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Sustaining capex: $18.3 M.
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Camino Rojo Mine
- Ore stacked on heap leach pad: 2.8 M t at 0.40 g/t Au.
- Pit‑wall event (July 23) caused higher strip ratio (3.34) and temporary production pause; stabilization plan on track.
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Sustaining capital Q3: $4.6 M.
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Exploration Results
- Musselwhite deep directional drilling intersected 4.1 m @ 15.1 g/t Au 1.6 km from current operations, indicating a possible two‑kilometre trend extension.
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Total Q3 drill metres: 35,306 m (Musselwhite 21,693 m; Mexico 6,381 m; Nevada 7,232 m).
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South Railroad Project (Nevada)
- BLM issued Notice of Intent (Aug 13 2025); EIS process underway.
- Permitting milestones: ACOE Section 404 permit administratively complete; public comment closed Sep 25 2025.
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Target ROD Q2 2026, construction start thereafter, first gold production slated for 2028.
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South Carlin Complex (Nevada)
- Q3 drill programme: 7,232 m across four rigs targeting Dark Star, Jasperoid Wash, Pony Creek extensions.
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Exploration budget to finish in Q4 2025; update expected before year‑end.
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Camino Rojo Zone 22 Infill
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Completed 15,000 m infill drill (upper 500 m); high‑grade Au‑Ag‑Zn mineralization confirmed, supporting upcoming 2026 PEA.
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Corporate Updates
- Collective bargaining agreement approved at Camino Rojo (Nov 4 2025).
- Conference call scheduled for Nov 12 2025, 10:00 AM ET.
Notable Quotes
“Orla delivered strong results in the third quarter, achieving a record $93 million in free cash flow… we remain committed to finishing strong, targeting the upper end of our production guidance, and advancing our key growth projects.” – Jason Simpson, President & CEO
All figures are presented in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.