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Mineros Delivers Record Q1 2026: Revenue of $291.8 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of $154.1 Million on Higher Production and Gold Prices
Mineros Profits Surge on Gold Rally as Acquisition Strategy Pays Off

Executive Summary
- Event: Q1 2026 Earnings Release and Operational Update (May 6, 2026).
- Financials: Revenue of $291.8 million (+82% YoY), Net Profit of $87.7 million (+131% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA of $154.1 million (+116% YoY).
- Production: Gold production 57,850 ounces (+7% YoY); Silver sold 161,766 ounces (+109% YoY); AuEq Production 60,785 ounces (+10%).
- Costs: Cash Cost $2,002/oz; AISC $2,235/oz (both below 2026 guidance ranges).
- Realized Prices: Average Gold Price $4,777/oz (+66% YoY); Silver Price $87/oz (+164% YoY).
- Balance Sheet: Cash and gold-backed assets total $216.6 million ($43.6M cash + $173.1M gold assets).
- Strategic Moves: Closed acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.S. (Tolima project); Porvenir PFS updated with $460M NPV; Hemco expansion on track for 2,200 tpd by June 2026.
Material Impact
- Positive Earnings Surprise: The company delivered record quarterly results significantly exceeding previous expectations, driven largely by a substantial increase in realized gold prices ($4,777/oz vs $4,405/oz guidance assumption).
- Cost Discipline: Operating costs (Cash Cost and AISC) came in below the lower end of the 2026 guidance range, indicating strong operational efficiency despite inflationary pressures.
- Acquisition Execution: The closing of the AngloGold Ashanti Colombia acquisition adds a significant exploration asset (historical resources ~28M oz Au), validating management's M&A strategy announced in March 2026.
- Risk Factor - Price Sustainability: A critical risk is the reliance on an average realized gold price of $4,777/oz. This is significantly higher than long-term historical averages and guidance assumptions ($4,405/oz). If prices normalize, earnings leverage could reverse sharply.
- Cash Position: The accumulation of $173 million in gold-backed assets strengthens the balance sheet but introduces inventory risk if gold prices decline.
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Company Overview
- Overview: Mineros S.A. is a Latin American gold producer with operations in Colombia (Nechí Alluvial) and Nicaragua (Hemco), plus development projects in Chile (La Pepa) and Nicaragua (Porvenir).
- Flagship Project: Porvenir Project (Nicaragua). Updated PFS shows $460M NPV, 37.9% IRR, and 2-year payback. It is a polymetallic underground mine with significant silver, zinc, and copper by-products.
- Operations: Nechí Alluvial (Colombia) focuses on alluvial gold; Hemco (Nicaragua) is an underground operation undergoing expansion to increase throughput from 2,000 tpd to 2,500 tpd.
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