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Discovery Reports Strong Earnings Growth and Cash Generation in Q4 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Cash of $410.7 million at December 31, 2025

 

  • 75% INCREASE IN ADJUSTED EPS
    • Net earnings $65.3M or $0.08/share, with adjusted net earnings1 of $113.5M or $0.14/share versus $61.1M or $0.08/share in Q3 2025
  • 6% GROWTH IN GOLD PRODUCTION
    • 66,718 oz produced versus 63,154 oz in Q3 2025
  • 12% IMPROVEMENT IN OPERATING CASH COSTS
    • Operating cash costs1 of $1,185/oz sold compared to $1,339/oz in Q3 2025
  • AISC REFLECTS HIGHER SUSTAINING CAPITAL1
    • AISC/oz1,2 averaged $2,034; Site-level AISC/oz3 averaged $1,824
  • INVESTING TO IMPROVE AND GROW PORCUPINE
    • Sustaining capital expenditures1 of $33.8M, with growth capital expenditures1 of $66.1M versus $20.8M and $44.4M, respectively, in Q3 2025
  • STRONG CASH FLOW FROM GOLD SALES
    • Net cash from operating activities of $163.2M; Free cash flow1 of $67.9M
  • 20% GROWTH IN CASH POSITION
    • Cash at December 31, 2025, of $410.7M, with $250M of liquidity from an undrawn revolving credit facility and $100M accordion feature
  • EXPLORATION SUCCESS AT ALL TARGETS
    • Excellent drill results from resource conversion and expansion drilling at Hoyle Pond, Borden and Pamour, continued success at Owl Creek, and encourage initial results from Dome, TVZ and Broulan Pit
  • 2026 GUIDANCE INCLUDES SOLID PRODUCTION GROWTH, INVESTMENTS FOR THE FUTURE
    • 2026 guidance includes back half weighted production of 260 – 300 koz; operating cash costs/oz of $1,250 – $1,400, AISC/oz of $1,950 – $2,250; front half weighted sustaining capital expenditures of $120M – $165M and growth capital expenditures of $195M – $235M
  1. Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
  2. Refers to all-in sustaining costs per ounce sold.
  3. Site-level AISC includes corporate G&A allocation and excludes remaining corporate G&A, share-based compensation costs and corporate-level sustaining capital expenditures.

 

Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) announced the Company’s financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. Discovery began reporting the results of gold production and sales following the Company’s acquisition of the Porcupine Complex in and near Timmins, Ontario on April 15, 2025. The Company’s full financial statements and management discussion & analysis are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.discoverysilver.com. All dollar amounts are in US dollars, unless otherwise noted.

 

Tony Makuch, Discovery’s CEO, commented: “We have built considerable momentum since acquiring Porcupine last April, with production in Q4 2025 totaling 66,718 ounces and operating cash costs improving to $1,185/oz.  AISC has remained relatively unchanged as we have increased sustaining capital expenditures to provide needed investment for the Porcupine operations to achieve their full value potential. Our solid operating performance, in combination with higher gold prices, has resulted in improved profitability and substantial cash flow generation. We ended 2025 with a very strong financial position, with cash totaling $410.7 million and no debt.

 

“Another key area of accomplishment has been exploration. Last week, we reported excellent drilling results across our key Porcupine targets, including additional high-grade intersections from resource conversion and extension drilling at Hoyle Pond, Borden and Pamour; district drilling success at Owl Creek, as well as at the new Broulan target near Pamour; and very encouraging initial drilling results from our two key near-term growth projects, Dome and TVZ.

 

“Looking ahead, we issued our 2026 guidance today with our Q4 2025 results. The guidance includes significant production growth, reflecting higher output at Hoyle Pond and Borden, as well as increased production from open pit sources, including both Pamour and Hollinger, where we are currently resuming operations. Unit costs will be near the top of the target ranges in the first half of the year and improve significantly over the final six months as production levels increase, sustaining capital declines and we benefit from our investments in equipment,  development and infrastructure at our operations. We will also be investing $55 – $75 million in exploration, which is a direct result of the success we are achieving and the tremendous upside we see at all our Porcupine operations and projects.”

 

SUMMARY OF Q4 AND FY 2025 PERFORMANCE 

 

  Three months ended   Year ended  
(in $ thousands except per share amounts) December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2025   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024  
Revenue 274,242     236,961   653,213    
Production costs 73,814     106,807   235,540    
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 60,349   (5,663 ) 71,114   149,521   (15,167 )
Net earnings (loss) 65,289   (5,663 ) 42,439   106,810   (15,167 )
Basic earnings (loss) per share 0.08   (0.01 ) 0.05   0.16   (0.04 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 0.08   (0.01 ) 0.05   0.15   (0.04 )
Cash flow from (used in) operating activities 163,231   (2,937 ) 153,488   377,723   (15,141 )
Cash investment on mine development and PPE (95,324 ) 479   (66,675 ) (205,532 ) (7,245 )

 

  Three months ended   Year ended  
  December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   September 30, 2025   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024  
Tonnes milled   892,818         808,688     2,210,297      
Average Grade (g/t Au)   2.58         2.69     2.80      
Recovery (%)   90.2%         90.3%     90.5%      
Gold produced (oz)   66,718         63,154     180,424      
Gold sold (oz)(1)   64,479         66,200     173,229      
Average realized price ($/oz sold)(2) $ 4,157   $   $ 3,489   $ 3,701   $  
Operating cash costs per ounce sold ($/oz sold)(2) $ 1,185   $   $ 1,339   $ 1,267   $  
AISC per ounce sold ($/oz sold)(2)(3) $ 2,034   $   $ 1,734   $ 1,925   $  
Adjusted net earnings(2) $ 113,495   $ (4,320 ) $ 61,090   $ 199,974   $ (10,736 )
Adjusted net earnings per share(2) $ 0.14   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.08   $ 0.29   $ (0.03 )
Free cash flow(2) $ 67,907   $ (2,458 ) $ 86,813   $ 172,191   $ (22,386 )

(1) The difference between ounces produced and ounces sold largely reflects the delivery of in-kind ounces under the Franco-Nevada royalty arrangement.
(2) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release  entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
(3) 2025 results exclude G&A expense, share-based compensation costs and sustaining capital expenditures and lease expense incurred prior to April 15, 2025, the completion date of the Porcupine Acquisition.

 

Q4 2025

  • Revenue in Q4 2025 increased 16% from the previous quarter to $274.2 million, reflecting gold sales of 64,479 ounces and an average realized gold price1 of $4,157 per ounce.
  • Net earnings totaled $65.3 million, or $0.08 per basic share compared to net loss of $5.7 million, or $0.01 per basic share, in Q4 2024 and net earnings of $42.4 million, or $0.05 per basic share, in Q3 2025.
  • Adjusted net earnings1 totaled $113.5 million, $0.14 per basic share, which compared to net loss of $4.3 million, or $0.01 per basic share, in Q4 2024, and adjusted net earnings of $61.1 million, or $0.08 per basic share, the previous quarter; Adjusted net earnings in Q4 2025 differed from net earnings due mainly to the exclusion from adjusted net earnings of a one-time $45.0 million reclamation expense for non-operating mine sites, a $10.9 million expense related to shares issued for the Taykwa Tagamou Nation (“TTN”) Resource Development Agreement (see Discovery press release dated October 21, 2025 for more information), $4.0 million of foreign exchange losses, $3.0 million related to a transaction services agreement (“TSA”) with Newmont Corporation, and $2.2 million of purchase price allocation adjustments.
  • EBITDA1,2 of $126.0 million compared to a loss before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization of $5.6 million in Q4 2024 and EBITDA of $122.5 million in Q3 2025; EBITDA increased from the previous quarter as the favourable impact of higher revenue and lower production costs more than offset the reduction from a one-time $45.0 million reclamation expense related to non-operating mine sites due to a one-time accounting remeasurement.
  • Solid operating performance in Q4 2025:
    • Production of 66,718 ounces increased 6% from the previous quarter.
    • Gold sales of 64,479 ounces versus 66,200 ounces in Q3 2025.
    • Production costs of $73.8 million compared to $106.8 million the previous quarter, with the reduction largely due to reduced PPA adjustments and lower costs related to inventory changes compared to the previous quarter.
    • Operating cash costs1 improved 12% to $1,185 per ounce sold compared to $1,339 per ounce sold in Q3 2025, largely reflecting changes in inventories.
    • AISC1 averaged $2,034 per ounce sold compared to $1,734 per ounce sold the previous quarter, with the increase largely resulting from higher sustaining capital expenditures, as the Company invested in new mobile equipment, capital development and improving infrastructure at Hoyle Pond and Borden, and in buttressing the No. 6 tailings management area (“TMA6”), as well as increased Corporate G&A expense; Site-level AISC in Q4 2025 averaged $1,824 per ounce sold versus $1,699 per ounce sold in Q3 2025.
  • Cash flows included net cash from operating activities of $163.2 million, which compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2.9 million in Q4 2024 and net cash from operating activities of $153.5 million the previous quarter.
  • Free cash flow1 totaled $67.9 million versus free cash flow of ($2.5) million in Q4 2024 and $86.8 million in Q2 2025, with the change from Q3 2025 mainly reflecting progress in ramping up the Company’s investment programs.
  • Capital expenditures1 in Q4 2025 totaled $99.9 million, with an additional $5.9 million of leases. Of the $99.1 million, $33.8 million related to sustaining capital expenditures1, while $66.1 million were growth capital expenditures1. Growth capital expenditures primarily related to pre-stripping at Pamour and longer-term investments at the TMA6.
  • Cash at December 31, 2025, totaled $410.7 million compared to $341.5 million at September 30, 2025, with the increase in cash mainly resulting from the $67.9 million of free cash flow generated during Q4 2025.
  • Working capital1 at December 31, 2025 totaled $242.2 million as compared to working capital of $17.0 million at December 31, 2024 and $224.2 million at September 30, 2025. The Growth in working capital in Q4 2025 resulted from the increase in cash, partially offset by higher current taxes payable and increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities compared to September 30, 2025. The Company’s current taxes payable at December 31, 2025, totaled $85.1 million, which will be paid in Q1 2026.

 

(1)  Represents cash capital expenditures incurred during Q4 2025

 

FY 2025

 

Discovery did not generate revenue or earnings from mine operations in FY 2024 or Q1 2025.

  1. Gold production from April 16, 2025 to December 31, 2025 totaled 180,424 ounces, while gold sales totaled 173,229 ounces. Revenue of $653.2 million resulted from gold sales and an average realized price of $3,701 per ounce. Production costs totaled $238.5 million. Operating cash costs averaged $1,267 per ounce sold, while AISC per ounce sold averaged $1,925. The difference between ounces produced and ounces sold largely reflects the delivery of in-kind ounces related to the Franco-Nevada royalty arrangement.
  2. EBITDA was $297.0 million versus a loss before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization of $15.1 million in FY 2024, with earnings generated following the Porcupine Acquisition in FY 2025 mainly accounting for the significant improvement in EBITDA performance.
  3. Net earnings totaled $106.8 million, or $0.16 per basic share, versus net loss of $15.2 million, or $0.04 per basic share, in FY 2024, with the prior year net loss largely resulting from corporate G&A costs, share-based compensation expense and foreign exchange losses during FY 2024.
  4. Weighted average basic shares outstanding were 687.8 million shares versus 398.4 million shares for the same period a year earlier, with the increase mainly due to the impact of the 401.8 million shares issued during Q2 2025 in relation to the Porcupine Acquisition and related financing package.
  5. Adjusted net earnings were $200.0 million, or $0.29 per basic share compared to adjusted net loss of $10.7 million, or $0.03 per basic share, in FY 2024. The difference between net earnings and adjusted net earnings in FY 2025 mainly reflected the exclusion of the one-time $45.0 million reclamation expense for non-operating sites, $22.1 million of transaction-specific business development expenses, primarily related to the Porcupine Acquisition, $20.7 million of PPA adjustments, a $10.9 million expense related to shares issued in relation to  the TTN Resource Development Agreement, and $8.8 million of TSA costs.
  6. Net cash from operating activities in FY 2025 totaled $377.7 million, while free cash flow totaled $172.2 million.
  7. Capital expenditures for FY 2025 totaled $212.3 million, with an additional $8.1 million of leases, which included $70.8 million of sustaining capital expenditures and $141.5 million of growth capital expenditures; Of growth capital expenditures in FY 2025, $134.4 million related to Porcupine, primarily due to pre-stripping at Pamour and longer-term investments at the TMA6, and $7.1 million related to Cordero, largely for land acquisition.

 

(1) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section of this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
(2) Refers to earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization.

 

Income Statement Summary

 

  Three months ended   Year ended  
(in thousands except per share amounts) December 31,
2025
  December 31,
2024
  September 30,
2025
  December 31
2025
  December 31,
2024
 
Revenue $ 274,242   $   $ 236,961   $ 653,213   $  
                     
Production costs   73,814         106,807     235,540      
Depreciation and amortization   49,381         35,826     101,591      
Royalties   7,859         3,619     13,394      
Earnings from mining operations   143,188         90,709     302,688      
                     
Expenses                    
General and administration   16,695     4,834     6,661     51,707     10,492  
Exploration   340     (2 )   5,972     7,167     373  
Impairment           2,140     2,140      
Share-based compensation   461     1,212     1,398     4,979     3,235  
Other operating costs   47,512             47,512      
Earnings from operations   78,180     (6,044 )   74,538     189,183     (14,100 )
                     
Other                    
Other income (loss)   (3,623 )   186     9,301     (1,012 )   (2,592 )
Finance Items                    
Finance expense (income), net   (14,208 )   195     (12,725 )   (38,650 )   1,525  
Earnings before taxes   60,349     (5,663 )   71,114     149,521     (15,167 )
                     
Current income tax expense (recovery)   26,255         32,462     85,088      
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   (31,195 )       (3,787 )   (42,377 )    
Net (loss) earnings $ 65,289   $ (5,663 ) $ 42,439   $ 106,810   $ (15,167 )
                     
Basic earnings per share $ 0.08   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.05   $ 0.16   $ (0.04 )
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.08   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.05   $ 0.15   $ (0.04 )
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in 000’s)                    
Basic   805,988     400,415     802,837     687,819     398,386  
Diluted   828,211     400,415     825,798     710,042     398,386  
                               

 

PORCUPINE OPERATIONS REVIEW

 

Discovery’s Porcupine Operations consist of the Hoyle Pond, Pamour and Hollinger mine properties, the Dome mine property and milling facility, and numerous near-mine and regional exploration targets. The Complex also includes the Borden mine property and large land position near Chapleau, Ontario. Current operations include the Hoyle Pond and Borden underground mines, with the Pamour open-pit project ramping up towards commercial levels of production. All mineralization is processed at Dome, including mineralization from Borden, which is trucked 190 km to the Dome Mill. The Dome Mill is a 12,000 tonne-per-day processing facility that in recent years has operated at rates well below optimal levels. Through investment programs launched following the closing of the Porcupine Acquisition, the Company is targeting a return to full capacity operations by 2027 or sooner.

 

 

  Three months ended   Year ended  
Porcupine Complex December 31, 2025   September 30, 2025   December 31, 2025  
Tonnes processed (t)   892,818     808,688     2,210,297  
Average Grade (g/t Au)   2.58     2.69     2.80  
Recovery (%)   90.2%     90.3%     90.5%  
Gold produced (oz)(1)   66,718     63,154     180,424  
Gold poured (oz)(1)   67,010     65,978     179,605  
Gold sold (oz)(1)(2)   64,479     66,200     173,229  
Milling costs (in thousands) $ 19,354   $ 17,107   $ 49,351  
Milling costs per tonne processed ($/tonne) $ 21.7   $ 21.2   $ 22.3  
Production costs $ 73,814   $ 106,807   $ 235,540  
Operating cash costs per ounce sold(3)(4) $ 1,185   $ 1,339   $ 1,267  
AISC per ounce sold(3)(4) $ 1,824   $ 1,699   $ 1,781  
Total capital expenditures(3)(4) (in thousands) $ 96,581   $ 65,976   $ 204,189  

(1) Includes gold production, poured and sold from Hoyle Pond, Borden and Pamour.
(2) The difference between ounces produced and ounces sold largely reflects the delivery of in-kind ounces under the Franco-Nevada royalty arrangement.
(3) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
(4) Operating cash costs per ounce sold, AISC per ounce sold and total capital expenditures are site level and exclude remaining corporate G&A, share-based compensation costs and corporate-level sustaining capital expenditures.

 

During Q4 2025, a total of 892,818 tonnes were processed at Porcupine Complex at an average grade of 2.58 g/t, with recovery rates averaging 90.2%, which compared to 808,688 tonnes at an average grade of 2.69 g/t and recovery rates averaging 90.3% in the previous quarter. A total of 66,718 ounces of gold were produced over this period, with total gold poured of 67,010 ounces, compared to 63,154 and 65,978 ounces produced and poured respectively, in the previous quarter. Higher production in Q4 2025 reflected the favourable impact of increased ore mining rates at Pamour and higher average grades at Hoyle Pond, Borden, and Pamour, partially offset by lower mining rates at Borden. The change in the combined average grade for the Porcupine Complex to 2.58 g/t in Q4 2025 from 2.69 g/t in the previous quarter, reflected a higher proportion of tonnes processed from Pamour.

 

Availability rates at the Dome Mill during Q4 2025 were impacted by a scheduled four-day maintenance shutdown in October, with an additional nine hours of scheduled maintenance in November. Based on operating days during Q4 2025, mill throughput averaged approximately 10,145 tonnes per day. Mill operating costs during Q4 2025 averaged $21.68 per tonne processed, similar to $21.15 per tonne processed for the previous quarter.

 

For FY 2025, representing operations for the period from April 16, 2025 to December 31, 2025, a total of 2,210,297 tonnes were processed at Dome Mill at an average grade of 2.80 g/t, with recovery rates averaging 90.5%. A total of 180,424 ounces of gold were produced over this period, with total gold poured of 179,605 ounces. Total mill operating costs were $49.4 million for FY 2025, for an average of $22.33 per tonne processed.

 

Production costs, including mining and processing costs, in Q4 2025 totaled $73.8 million versus $106.8 million in the previous quarter. Operating cash costs1 per ounce sold averaged $1,185 compared to $1,339 in the previous quarter. Site-level AISC1,2 averaged $1,824 per ounce sold compared to $1,699 in Q3 2025. The quarter-over-quarter increase in AISC reflected a 49% increase in sustaining capital expenditures1 to $32.9 million in Q4 2025, which were mainly related to increased mobile equipment procurement at Hoyle Pond and higher level of capital development at both Hoyle Pond and Borden.

 

For FY 2025, production costs totaled $235.5 million, with operating cash costs averaging $1,267 per ounce sold and AISC averaging $1,781 per ounce sold. Included in AISC were $69.7 million of sustaining capital expenditures related to capital development and expenditures related to TMA6.

 

(1) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
(2) Site-level AISC includes corporate G&A allocation and excludes remaining G&A, share-based compensation costs and corporate-level sustaining capital expenditures.

 

CORDERO OVERVIEW

 

The Cordero Project was acquired by Discovery in 2019. Since that time, the Company has invested over $100.0 million in Mexico, conducting significant exploration drilling and technical analysis, leading to the release of multiple studies, most recently the Feasibility Study dated February 16, 2024 and filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) on March 28, 2024. The results of the FS confirmed Cordero to be one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits, with the potential for large-scale production at low unit costs, is capable of generating substantial free cash flow and attractive economic returns.

 

Key highlights of the FS include:

  • Average annual production of 37.0 million silver equivalent ounces1over the first 12 years with a total project life of 19 years;
  • AISC2 averaging below $12.50 per AgEq ounce in Years 1 – 8;
  • Base-case after-tax net present value of $1.2 billion (Base-case metal prices: Silver – $22.00 per ounce; Gold – $1,600 per ounce; Zinc – $1.20 per ounce; Lead – $1.00 per ounce);
  • Initial capital expenditures2 of $606.0 million (resulting in a NPV to capital ratio of 2:1);
  • Large-scale Mineral Reserve totaling 302.0 million ounces of silver, 840,000 ounces of gold, 5.2 billion pounds of zinc and 3.0 billion pounds of lead;
  • Important socio-economic contribution to Mexico, including an initial investment of over $600 million, the creation of 2,500 jobs during development, and over 1,000 jobs during operations, $4.0 billion in total procurement, all to remain within Mexico, and, assuming a fixed $40.00 per ounce silver price, total tax contributions within Mexico of $2.7 billion over the project life; and,
  • High levels of environmental responsibility and a commitment to contributing to the management of key social issues such as carbon reduction and water quality and availability.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

 

During Q4 2025, Discovery continued work on key initiatives to further de-risk the project, including:

  • A third-party assessment to use natural gas power sources versus grid power supply and commencement of a peer review and follow up work to reach a decision point in 2026 for the primary source of power for Cordero;
  • Completion of geotechnical and other assessment work related to the planned upgrade of the local water treatment plant;
  • Ongoing evaluation of the potential to establish solar farms around the project site to contribute to the power supply required for mine development and operation; and,
  • Participation in ongoing discussions with the various governmental bodies involved in issuing the permits for the project.

(1)  AgEq produced is metal recovered in concentrate. AgEq is calculated as Ag + (Au x 72.7) + (Pb x 45.5) + (Zn x 54.6); these factors are based on metal prices of Ag – $22/oz, Au – $1,600/oz, PB – $1,00/lb and Zn – $1.20/lb use in the February 2024 FS.
(2)  Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.

 

 

2026 GUIDANCE

 

    Total
(in $ millions, unless otherwise stated)  
Gold produced (koz)   260 – 300
Operating cash costs per ounce sold ($/oz sold)(1) $ 1,250 – 1,400
AISC per ounce sold ($/oz sold)(1) $ 1,950 – 2,250
Royalties(2) $ 25 – 35
Sustaining capital expenditures(1) $ 120 – 165
Porcupine – Growth capital expenditures(1) $ 195 – 235
Cordero – Fees and capital $ 90 – 100
Exploration (capital & expensed) $ 55 – 75
Corporate G&A(3) $ 35 – 40

(1) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.
(2) Royalty expense is included in operating cash cost and AISC per ounce sold. Royalty expense does not include costs related to the Franco Nevada Royalties.
(3) Corporate G&A excludes share-based compensation.
(4) Based on, where applicable, a USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.36 and a USD/MXN$ exchange rate of 18.0.

 

Discovery’s 2026 guidance outlines a plan for increased production, that is expected to ramp up and peak during the second half of the year. Operating cash costs per ounce sold1, AISC1 per ounce sold and capital expenditures1 are projected to be the highest in the first half of the year.

 

Targets for both sustaining1 and growth1 capital expenditures in 2026, reflect planned investment in support of the Company’s goal of more than doubling gold production, to over half a million ounces per year, with a cost profile in the lower half of the global cost curve. The Company’s guidance also includes a significant commitment to exploration given the substantial potential that exists to convert and expand mineral resources at existing operations and to identify new resources at the Porcupine operations, near-term projects and regional targets.

 

Gold Production

 

Gold production in 2026 is targeted to reach 260,000 – 300,000 ounces, with production weighted towards the second half of the year. Hoyle Pond and Borden are expected to account for approximately two-thirds of gold production in 2026, with the remaining third coming from open-pit mining sources. Open pit production will come from Pamour, as well as the Hollinger open pit, where production resumed early in 2026, and is expected to ramp up as the year progresses.

 

Unit Costs

 

Operating cash costs per ounce sold are projected to be highest in the first two quarters of 2026, and average $1,250 – $1,400 per ounce for the full year. Operating cash costs per ounce sold in 2026 are expected to benefit from increased volumes, resulting from higher planned processing rates at the Dome Mill, at similar grades, the impact of which will be offset by increased mining and processing costs and higher royalties as a result of an increase in the average realized gold price1. AISC per ounce sold is targeted at $1,950 – $2,250, reflecting higher sustaining capital expenditures and increased royalties compared to 2025.  Unit costs are expected to be higher in the first half of the year, due to lower production levels, as mine operations at Hollinger ramp up, with AISC impacted by the weighting of sustaining capital expenditures to the first six months of 2026.

 

Royalties

 

Royalty expense in 2026 is expected to total $25 – $35 million. Royalty expense is highly dependent on the average realized gold price and will fluctuate dependent on the commodity cycle. Royalty expense primarily relates to royalty agreements with First Nations groups and private interests at Borden and, to a lesser extent, at Hoyle Pond and Pamour. Royalty expense does not include costs related to the Franco Nevada Royalties, which are accounted for as deferred revenue and are recognized when the performance obligations under the royalty agreement are satisfied. Interest expense is recorded based on the total deferred revenue balance.

 

Porcupine Sustaining Capital Expenditures

 

Sustaining capital expenditures for 2026 are projected to be $120 – $165 million primarily related to work to buttress the No. 6 tailings management area at the Dome property, as well as ongoing investments in capital improvements at the Dome Mill, new mobile equipment and improved infrastructure at Hoyle Pond and Borden. Planned capital development at both operations is required to achieve production targets. The replacement of mobile fleets at Hoyle Pond and Borden is an important initiative that will support future production growth and greater efficiency through improved cycle times for haulage, enhanced backfill rates and reduced ongoing maintenance costs.

 

Porcupine Growth Capital Expenditures

 

Growth capital expenditures at Porcupine are targeted at $195 – $235 million .  Two key projects contributing to planned growth capital in 2026 include increasing tailings capacity at TMA6 through additional raises and by executing a new deposition strategy, and continued pre-stripping at Pamour, as the mine ramps up towards commercial levels of operation. The new deposition strategy at TMA6 involves dividing the #6 Dam into cells, which will support higher volumes and facilitate progressive rehabilitation, as completed cells can be rehabilitated prior to closure of the dam. Additional key projects include a new ventilation raise to be developed at Borden, and expenditures related to capital development and sump upgrades to support longer-term operations at Hoyle Pond.

 

Cordero

 

Fees and growth capital related to Cordero of $90 – $100 million are primarily for the fees required for permits and include capital to advance engineering studies for water treatment and power.  A significant component of planned expenditures at Cordero relates to the anticipated payment of the change of land use permit fee. This permit, and payment of the related fee, will follow the approval of the Environmental Impact Statement (“Manifesto de Impacto Ambiental” or “MIA”) application by the Mexican Government’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment (“Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales” or “SEMARNAT”).

 

Exploration

 

Total exploration expenditures in 2026, including both capitalized and expensed expenditures, are targeted at $55 – $75 million. The Company exploration work program for the year involves an estimated 255,000 – 280,000 metres of drilling, as well as 1,200 – 1,400 metres of exploration development.

 

Capital exploration expenditures in 2026 are expected to total $25 – $35 million and relate mainly to continued resource conversion and expansion drilling at Hoyle Pond, Borden and Pamour. Key targets include the S Zone Deep and XMS Zone at Hoyle Pond, the further northeast extension of the Main Zone and infill of the Far West and East Lower Zones at Borden and within and along strike all three phases of the Pamour pit design. Capitalized exploration expenditures also include planned drilling at Dome designed to upgrade and add confidence to current inferred resources located on the edges and below the historic Dome pit. In addition, the Company is also targeting completion of 500 – 1,000 metres of underground exploration development at Hoyle Pond and Borden.

 

Expensed exploration expenditures are targeted at $30 – $40 million and involve work in the mid and upper-mine at Hoyle Pond, at the TVZ Zone adjacent to Hoyle Pond, and at Owl Creek, three kilometres west along the Hoyle Pond volcanic belt. Other key targets for expensed exploration include the down plunge extension of the Main Zone and East Lower Zone at Borden, a number of district targets around Pamour, including the Broulan Pit, AAA Trend and Keora Trend, and regional targets such as the Hollinger-McIntyre and Paymaster properties.

 

As at February 18, 2026, the Company had 20 exploration drill rigs operating. A breakout of drill-rig locations and related targets is provided below:

Hoyle Pond: Five underground drills – Three drills involved in resource conversion and extension drilling of the S Zone and two drills evaluating targets in the mid-mine.
TVZ Zone: Two underground drills – One drill on the 1210 level focused on infilling and extending mineralization, and a drill on the 1680 level testing the down plunge extension of mineralization.
Owl Creek: Two surface drills – Both drills are targeting mineralization near surface and at depth at Owl Creek, as well as towards the 750 Zone, located approximately 850 metres to the east.
Borden: Six drills (four underground and two surface) – Three drill rigs involved in infill and expansion drilling targeting the Main (Deep) Zone to the northeast and one involved in infill and extension of the East Lower Zone, with two surface drills exploring to the northeast of the mine.
Pamour: Four surface drills – Three drills focused on conversion drilling of the resource pit and one drill exploring targets near the Broulan Pit.
Dome: One surface drill – Focused on the northeast portion of the historic open pit; work is also advancing to evaluate additional drill targets to the north, south and below the pit.
   

 

Corporate G&A

 

Corporate G&A in 2026 is estimated at $35 – $40 million. Expenditure levels are expected to increase in 2026 reflecting the full-year impact of the Company’s transformation into a growing Canadian gold producer, and the related strengthening of organizational capabilities across operations, exploration, and corporate functions, such as finance and information technology.

 

(1) Example of Non-GAAP measure. See the section in this press release entitled, “NON-GAAP MEASURES” for more information.

 

ABOUT DISCOVERY

 

Discovery is a growing precious metals company that is creating value for stakeholders through exposure to both gold and silver. The Company’s silver exposure comes from its first asset, the 100%-owned Cordero project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits, which is located close to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State, Mexico. On April 15, 2025, Discovery completed the acquisition of the Porcupine Complex, transforming the Company into a new Canadian gold producer with multiple operations in one of the world’s most renowned gold camps in and near Timmins, Ontario. Discovery owns a dominant land position within the camp, with a large base of Mineral Resources remaining and substantial growth and exploration upside.

 

Posted February 19, 2026

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