
Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB) (OTCQX: CXBMF) announces financial and operating results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024. Consolidated Q4 and FY 2024 filings can be found at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.calibremining.com. All figures are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
Darren Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calibre, stated: “Calibre delivered a record Q4 consolidated gold production of 76,269 ounces, and full year 2024 production of 242,487 ounces, surpassing the revised 2024 annual production guidance. As of February 15, 2025, the year is off to a strong start with consolidated production trending 15% higher than budget and cash increased to $161 million, a 23% increase over December 31, 2024.
2025 is set to be a transformative year for Calibre, with the Valentine Gold Mine on track for first gold during the second quarter. We hired a high quality, experienced operating team through 2024 and are working with Reliable Controls Corporation to conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning to ensure operational readiness. In addition, all necessary equipment and resources for timely production are on site. Based on the 2022 Feasibility Study*, Valentine’s life-of-mine average production is expected to be approximately 195,000 ounces per year, with the process plant expected to reach 2.5 Mpta by the end of 2025.
The exploration potential at Valentine is incredibly exciting. We have seen continued success since the discovery made southwest of the Leprechaun deposit in late 2024 with initial drill results returning grades more than 40% above Mineral Reserve grade. As we progress during 2025, we are preparing for the largest pure exploration program in Valentine’s history. With tens of kilometres of the Valentine Lake Shear Zone and the Parallel Northwest Contact still untested, we remain optimistic about the significant upside potential as we advance efforts to establish this district as a new gold camp.
With strong gold prices, consistent operating performance, successful exploration results and Valentine on track to enhance diversification and growth, I am confident that we will continue delivering superior value for our shareholders.”
FY & Q4 2024 Highlights
FY 2024 Gold Sales and Cost Metrics
Figure 1. Valentine Grinding Building – February 2025
Figure 2. Overview of Process Plant – February 2025
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS: Q4 and FY 2024
Consolidated Results(1)
$’000 (except per share and per ounce amounts) |
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | |||||||||||||
Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Financial Results | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 202,966 | $ | 113,684 | $ | 151,595 | $ | 585,863 | $ | 561,702 | |||||
Cost of sales, including depreciation and amortization | $ | (138,607 | ) | $ | (97,437 | ) | $ | (109,742 | ) | $ | (433,360 | ) | $ | (391,299 | ) |
Earnings from mine operations | $ | 64,359 | $ | 16,247 | $ | 41,853 | $ | 152,503 | $ | 170,403 | |||||
EBITDA (2) | $ | 73,456 | $ | 29,988 | $ | 43,659 | $ | 182,808 | $ | 214,075 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $ | 95,573 | $ | 28,943 | $ | 59,195 | $ | 215,827 | $ | 232,046 | |||||
Net earnings | $ | 16,661 | $ | 954 | $ | 12,001 | $ | 34,740 | $ | 85,025 | |||||
Adjusted net earnings (2) | $ | 38,550 | $ | 2,199 | $ | 22,305 | $ | 66,264 | $ | 96,667 | |||||
Operating cash flows before working capital (2) | $ | 127,587 | $ | 4,170 | $ | 40,441 | $ | 251,510 | $ | 178,158 | |||||
Operating cash flow | $ | 91,404 | $ | (17,833 | ) | $ | 60,330 | $ | 181,053 | $ | 201,106 | ||||
Capital expenditures (sustaining) | $ | 6,940 | $ | 10,849 | $ | 9,225 | $ | 35,856 | $ | 28,770 | |||||
Capital expenditures (growth) | $ | 125,485 | $ | 136,103 | $ | 32,077 | $ | 427,318 | $ | 102,281 | |||||
Capital expenditures (exploration) | $ | 13,985 | $ | 12,387 | $ | 7,845 | $ | 42,976 | $ | 29,293 | |||||
Operating Results | |||||||||||||||
Gold ounces produced | 76,269 | 45,697 | 75,482 | 242,487 | 283,494 | ||||||||||
Gold ounces sold | 76,252 | 46,076 | 75,505 | 242,452 | 283,525 | ||||||||||
Per Ounce Data | |||||||||||||||
Average realized gold price(2) ($/oz) | $ | 2,616 | $ | 2,418 | $ | 1,969 | $ | 2,369 | $ | 1,942 | |||||
TCC ($/oz)(2) | $ | 1,243 | $ | 1,580 | $ | 1,136 | $ | 1,336 | $ | 1,071 | |||||
AISC ($/oz)(2) | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,946 | $ | 1,317 | $ | 1,583 | $ | 1,228 |
$’000 (except per share and per ounce amounts) |
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | |||||||||||
Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
Financial Results | |||||||||||||
Weighted Avg. Numbers of Shares Outstanding | |||||||||||||
Basic (in thousands) | 838,038 | 796,103 | 458,094 | 766,477 | 456,347 | ||||||||
Diluted (in thousands) | 869,947 | 828,006 | 475,292 | 794,844 | 473,925 | ||||||||
Per Share Data | |||||||||||||
Earnings per share – basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.19 | |||
Earnings per share – fully diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.18 | |||
Adjusted net earnings per share – basic (2) | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.21 | |||
Operating cash flows before working capital/share(2) | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.39 | |||
Operating cash flow per share | $ | 0.11 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.44 | ||
Balance Sheet Data (in thousands, except for ratio) | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 131,093 | $ | 115,800 | $ | 86,160 | $ | 131,093 | $ | 86,160 | |||
Adjusted net debt (2) | $ | 165,201 | $ | 178,345 | $ | (66,054 | ) | $ | 165,201 | $ | (66,054 | ) | |
Adj. Net debt/Adj. EBITDA (LTM) ratio (2. 3) | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.91 | $ | (0.28 | ) | $ | 0.77 | $ | (0.28 | ) |
Operating Results
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | ||||
NICARAGUA | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
Ore mined (t) | 796,789 | 574,878 | 521,325 | 2,265,749 | 2,109,956 |
Ore milled (t) | 617,415 | 557,635 | 527,753 | 2,161,677 | 2,072,875 |
Grade (g/t Au) | 3.97 | 2.30 | 3.64 | 3.28 | 3.93 |
Recovery (%) | 89.1 | 88.9 | 93.2 | 90.5 | 92.4 |
Gold produced (ounces) | 66,578 | 36,427 | 64,963 | 207,220 | 242,109 |
Gold sold (ounces) | 66,578 | 36,427 | 65,026 | 207,224 | 242,126 |
NEVADA |
Three Months Ended | Full Year Ended | |||
Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Ore mined (t) | 1,116,192 | 1,187,591 | 1,138,653 | 4,372,719 | 4,652,600 |
Ore placed on leach pad (t) | 1,136,772 | 1,158,381 | 1,139,889 | 4,332,507 | 4,592,642 |
Grade (g/t Au) | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
Gold produced (ounces) | 9,691 | 9,270 | 10,519 | 35,267 | 41,385 |
Gold sold (ounces) | 9,674 | 9,649 | 10,479 | 35,228 | 41,399 |
2025 GUIDANCE
CONSOLIDATED | NICARAGUA | NEWFOUNDLAND | NEVADA | |
Gold Production/Sales (ounces) | 230,000 – 280,000 | 200,000 – 250,000 | N/A | 30,000 – 40,000 |
TCC ($/ounce)1 | $1,300 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,300 | N/A | $1,600 – $1,700 |
AISC ($/ounce)1 | $1,500 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $1,500 | N/A | $1,600 – $1,700 |
Growth Capital ($ million) | $70 – $80 | $60 – $70 | N/A | $5 – $10 |
Exploration ($ million) | $50 – $60 | $25 – $30 | $15 – $20 | $5 – $10 |
The 2025 guidance currently covers gold production, TCC, AISC, and growth capital for operations in Nicaragua and Nevada. The consolidated exploration guidance includes drilling activities at the Valentine gold mine. Guidance for Valentine, including production, TCC, AISC, growth and full-year consolidated details, will be provided after first gold is produced from Valentine, expected during Q2 this year.
Calibre is nearing completion of construction at its Valentine Gold Mine in Newfoundland & Labrador, which is set to become Atlantic Canada’s largest gold mine. This milestone marks a significant transformation for the Company from a junior gold miner to a diversified, mid-tier gold producer.
Calibre will continue to reinvest in exploration and growth, with approximately 200,000 metres of drilling planned and the development of new satellite deposits across its asset portfolio.
Exploration activities in 2025 include multi-rig diamond, RC and RAB drilling in Newfoundland, Nevada and Nicaragua alongside several geoscience initiatives. Growth capital investments include underground and open pit mine development, waste stripping and strategic land acquisitions.
Q4 and Full Year 2024 Conference Call
Date: | Thursday, February 20, 2025 |
Time: | 10:00 am ET |
Webcast link: | https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4zd24xmm |
Instructions for obtaining conference call dial-in number:
The live webcast and registration link can be accessed here and at www.calibremining.com under the Events section under the Investors tab. The live audio webcast will be archived and available for replay for 12 months after the event at www.calibremining.com. Presentation slides that will accompany the conference call will be made available in the Investors section of the Calibre website under Presentations prior to the conference call.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was approved by David Schonfeldt P.GEO,
Calibre Mining’s Corporate Chief Geologist and a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101.
About Calibre
Calibre is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. Calibre is focused on delivering sustainable value for shareholders, local communities and all stakeholders through responsible operations and a disciplined approach to growth. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value.
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