Andean Precious Metals Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Executive Summary
- Record Q3 2025 consolidated revenue of $90.4 M and net income of $43.7 M (diluted EPS $0.29), driven by higher realized gold ($3,448/oz) and silver ($40.09/oz) prices.
- Consolidated production reached 25,688 gold‑equivalent ounces in the quarter (71,388 oz YTD); Golden Queen delivered 10,083 oz GE, San Bartolome 15,606 oz GE.
- Strong cash generation: liquid assets $121.4 M; free cash flow $12.4 M; CAPEX restrained to $0.6 M.
Key Details
- Financial Highlights (Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024)
- Revenue: $90.4 M vs $68.3 M
- Gross operating income: $36.8 M vs $23.7 M
- Income from operations: $30.8 M vs $19.9 M
- Adjusted EBITDA: $36.0 M vs $19.6 M
- Net income: $43.7 M vs $8.2 M (diluted EPS $0.29 vs $0.05)
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Free cash flow: $12.4 M vs $18.5 M (lower due to reduced operating cash flow)
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Operating Metrics
- Golden Queen OCC: $1,623/oz; AISC: $1,807/oz – both within guidance.
- San Bartolome CGOM: $16.13 per silver‑equivalent ounce; GMR: 43.76%.
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Consolidated cash gross operating margin: $16.13 (silver equivalent) and gross margin ratio 43.76%.
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Production
- Golden Queen Q3 production: 10,083 GE oz (33,484 GE oz YTD).
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San Bartolome Q3 production: 15,606 GE oz (37,906 GE oz YTD).
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Balance Sheet
- Total assets increased to $370.8 M; total liabilities decreased to $145.2 M.
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Liquid assets (cash + marketable securities – revolving credit) $121.4 M at quarter‑end.
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Capital Expenditure
- Q3 CAPEX: $0.642 M (primarily sustaining capital).
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Revised reporting methodology now reflects cash‑flow basis for CAPEX.
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Corporate Updates
- Board change: Peter Gundy stepped down on Aug 29 2025.
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Filed a base shelf prospectus permitting up to $200 M of securities over the next 25 months (no immediate offering).
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Forward‑Looking Statements
- Expect production at Golden Queen to finish the year below the lower end of guidance due to leach‑cycle timing; San Bartolome expected near the top of its range.
- Anticipate continued cost discipline and CAPEX in line with expectations.
Notable Quotes
- Alberto Morales, Executive Chairman & CEO: “The third quarter was another strong period for Andean, marked by record revenue and net income driven by higher metal prices, disciplined cost management, and solid margin performance.”
Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (record financial results, significant cash generation, and guidance implications).