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Dec 31, 2023
McEwen Mining Q4 2023 Earnings Report
McEwen Mining reported a net income and focused on advancing key projects.
Key Takeaways
McEwen Mining Inc. reported a Q4 2023 net income of $137.9 million, or $2.88 per share, compared to a net loss of $37.4 million, or $0.79 per share for Q4 2022. The company is advancing projects at the Fox Complex and Fenix, and McEwen Copper is driving towards a Feasibility Study in Q1 2025.
Net income for Q4 was $137.9 million, or $2.88 per share, compared with a net loss of $37.4 million, or $0.79 per share for Q4 2022.
Mill throughput at the Fox Complex achieved a record average of 1,300 tonnes per day in Q4, 36% higher than in Q4 2022.
Gold Bar's Q4 unit costs were significantly below annual guidance with cash costs of $1,253 and AISC of $1,467.
San José achieved Q4 cash costs of $1,228 per GEO sold and AISC of $1,573 per GEO sold, in line with annual guidance.
McEwen Mining
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Forward Guidance
McEwen Mining is focused on advancing key projects and increasing productivity at its mines. McEwen Copper is working towards delivering a bankable Feasibility Study in Q1 2025.
Positive Outlook
- Construction of the underground ramp access to the Stock orebodies at the Fox Complex will start in Q1.
- Construction at the Fenix project is expected to start in H2.
- Los Azules is designed with a much lighter impact on the environment.
- Metallurgical highlights include a 76% expected average copper recovery during the 27-year life of mine.
- Exploration results from the Stock deposits at the Fox Complex include a 31% increase in gold resources compared to 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Cash costs and AISC per ounce remain 12-18% higher than guided and need more attention.
- The Stock West deposit will become the primary source of production following the completion of mining at the Froome deposit in 2026.
- San José had a difficult start to 2023 as seen in our Q1 results.
- Lower than expected metal grades at San José.
- Weather conditions in early 2023 led to flooding and a slowdown of production at Gold Bar.