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Mar 31, 2020
Hecla Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Hecla's operations experienced minimal disruption and maintained a solid liquidity position, setting the stage for a strong second half of 2020.
Key Takeaways
Hecla Mining Company reported first quarter financial results with sales of $136.9 million, silver production of 3.2 million ounces, and gold production of 58,792 ounces. The company experienced a net loss of $17.2 million, impacted by lower provisional prices for a Greens Creek shipment and the COVID-19 related shutdown of Casa Berardi.
COVID-19 rapid response mitigated impact with four out of five mines operating.
Financial results impacted by lower provisional prices for a Greens Creek shipment, higher treatment charges, higher product inventory and COVID-19 related shutdown of Casa Berardi.
Strong financial position with over $200 million in cash.
Silver production of 3.2 million ounces and gold production of 58,792 ounces.
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Hecla Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Greens Creek Revenue
CapyFin.comLucky Friday Revenue
CapyFin.comCasa Berardi Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Company has set new guidance for annual production, cost and expenditures.
Positive Outlook
- Company will receive minimum expected prices on the Company’s projected silver and gold production through the use of put contracts second quarter and gold production through the third quarter of 2020
- Company will successfully manage price exposure at Greens Creek for concentrate shipments and forecasted future concentrate shipments through the use of provisional hedges and forward contracts
- Expectation that higher metals prices could increase the expected cash flow for Greens Creek in the second quarter when sales of prior shipments settle
- Greens Creek mill will recover lost tonnage due to the replacement of a failed SAG motor during the rest of 2020
- Ability to bring mines back into full production in the timeframes stated after COVID-19 related shutdowns
Challenges Ahead
- Gold, silver and other metals price volatility
- Operating risks
- Currency fluctuations
- Increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans
- The failure of counterparties to perform their obligations under hedging instruments, including put option contracts
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income