
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) announced its operating and financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2025.
Highlights
(Unless otherwise stated, all monetary figures in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars, and all operational and financial information contained in this news release is related to continuing operations.)
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1 | Free cash flow, adjusted net earnings, adjusted basic earnings per share and all-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold are non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. These measures have no standardized meanings under IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”) and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section commencing on page 13 of this news release for more information, including reconciliations to IFRS measures. |
2 | Based on the June 11, 2025 closing price of DPM shares of Cdn$20.33, and a GBP/CAD exchange rate of 1.85. |
3 | Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold represents total cost of sales for Chelopech and Ada Tepe, divided by total payable gold in concentrates sold, while all-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold includes treatment and freight charges, net of by-product credits, all of which are reflected in revenue. |
CEO Commentary
David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer, made the following comments in relation to the second quarter results:
“We continue to consistently deliver robust free cash flow, generating a record $174 million year-to-date, further strengthening our financial capacity to fund growth. At the same time, our investors are benefiting from our low-cost, high-margin gold production as we continue to return capital to shareholders, demonstrated by the repurchase of a record 10 million shares during the first half of the year.
“We received the environmental licence for Loma Larga at the end of June, achieving a significant milestone for the project, which is an attractive future growth opportunity for DPM. We continue to advance permitting and the feasibility study for the Čoka Rakita project, which is on track for completion by year-end.
“The proposed acquisition of Adriatic is an excellent fit with our operating expertise and financial strength, and offers a clear and compelling value proposition for all of our shareholders. This is an exciting time for DPM and our shareholders, as we look to our future as a growing precious metals producer, offering a peer-leading development pipeline, a strong balance sheet and capital returns, all of which are underpinned by our exceptional operational track record.”
Use of non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain financial measures referred to in this news release are not measures recognized under IFRS and are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. These measures have no standardized meanings under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The definitions established and calculations performed by DPM are based on management’s reasonable judgment and are consistently applied. These measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, together with other financial measures calculated in accordance with IFRS, are considered to be important factors that assist investors in assessing the Company’s performance.
The Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures and ratios in this news release:
For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and ratios used in this news release and a detailed reconciliation to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section commencing on page 13 of this news release.
Key Operating and Financial Highlights from Continuing Operations
$ millions, except where noted | Three Months | Six Months | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | |||
Operating Highlights | ||||||||
Ore Processed | t | 730,980 | 755,543 | (3%) | 1,411,122 | 1,456,741 | (3%) | |
Metals contained in concentrates produced: | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||
Chelopech | oz | 47,032 | 43,734 | 8% | 84,445 | 81,229 | 4% | |
Ada Tepe | oz | 14,180 | 23,910 | (41%) | 26,630 | 49,142 | (46%) | |
Total gold in concentrates produced | oz | 61,212 | 67,644 | (10%) | 111,075 | 130,371 | (15%) | |
Copper | Klbs | 6,439 | 7,880 | (18%) | 12,344 | 14,572 | (15%) | |
Payable metals in concentrates sold: | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||
Chelopech | oz | 38,333 | 37,849 | 1% | 70,755 | 67,417 | 5% | |
Ada Tepe | oz | 14,544 | 22,974 | (37%) | 26,911 | 48,618 | (45%) | |
Total payable gold in concentrates sold | oz | 52,877 | 60,823 | (13%) | 97,666 | 116,035 | (16%) | |
Copper | Klbs | 5,204 | 6,469 | (20%) | 10,367 | 11,926 | (13%) | |
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold(1): | ||||||||
Chelopech | $/oz | 1,097 | 1,003 | 9% | 1,103 | 1,094 | 1% | |
Ada Tepe | $/oz | 1,933 | 1,188 | 63% | 1,920 | 1,105 | 74% | |
Consolidated | $/oz | 1,327 | 1,073 | 24% | 1,328 | 1,099 | 21% | |
All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold(2): | ||||||||
Chelopech | $/oz | 682 | 531 | 28% | 678 | 670 | 1% | |
Ada Tepe | $/oz | 1,166 | 699 | 67% | 1,246 | 638 | 95% | |
Consolidated | $/oz | 1,011 | 710 | 42% | 1,118 | 793 | 41% | |
Capital expenditures incurred(3): | ||||||||
Sustaining(4) | 5.9 | 7.9 | (24%) | 13.5 | 13.6 | 0% | ||
Growth and other(5) | 16.3 | 3.6 | 343% | 28.0 | 11.9 | 134% | ||
Total capital expenditures | 22.2 | 11.5 | 92% | 41.5 | 25.5 | 63% | ||
Financial Highlights | ||||||||
Average realized prices(2): | ||||||||
Gold | $/oz | 3,334 | 2,369 | 41% | 3,183 | 2,254 | 41% | |
Copper | $/lb | 4.36 | 4.57 | (5%) | 4.36 | 4.26 | 2% | |
Revenue | 186.5 | 156.8 | 19% | 330.6 | 280.6 | 18% | ||
Cost of sales | 70.2 | 65.2 | 8% | 129.7 | 127.5 | 2% | ||
Earnings before income taxes | 92.0 | 80.2 | 15% | 130.6 | 126.5 | 3% | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 114.1 | 93.1 | 23% | 189.3 | 147.6 | 28% | ||
Net earnings | 82.4 | 70.9 | 16% | 115.9 | 110.3 | 5% | ||
Basic earnings per share | $/sh | 0.49 | 0.39 | 26% | 0.68 | 0.61 | 11% | |
Adjusted net earnings(2) | 87.6 | 70.9 | 24% | 143.0 | 103.4 | 38% | ||
Adjusted basic earnings per share(2) | $/sh | 0.52 | 0.39 | 33% | 0.84 | 0.57 | 47% | |
Cash provided from operating activities(6) | 99.5 | 125.8 | (21%) | 154.5 | 161.6 | (4%) | ||
Free cash flow(2) | 94.6 | 82.4 | 15% | 173.7 | 142.5 | 22% |
(1) | Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold represents total cost of sales for Chelopech and Ada Tepe, divided by total payable gold in concentrates sold. |
(2) | All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold, average realized metal prices, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings, adjusted basic earnings per share, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section commencing on page 13 of this news release for more information, including reconciliations to IFRS measures. |
(3) | Capital expenditures incurred are reported on an accrual basis and do not represent the cash outlays for capital expenditures. |
(4) | Sustaining capital expenditures are generally defined as expenditures that support the ongoing operation of the asset or business without any associated increase in capacity, life of assets or future earnings. This measure is used by management and investors to assess the extent of non-discretionary capital spending being incurred by the Company each period. |
(5) | Growth capital expenditures are generally defined as capital expenditures that expand existing capacity, increase life of assets and/or increase future earnings. This measure is used by management and investors to assess the extent of discretionary capital spending being undertaken by the Company each period. |
(6) | Excludes cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations of $5.3 million (2024 – $9.1 million) and cash provided from operating activities of discontinued operations of $167.9 million (2024 – $8.5 million), respectively, during the second quarter and first half of 2025. |
Performance Highlights
A table comparing production, sales and cash cost measures by asset for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2025 against 2025 guidance is located on page 10 of this news release.
In the second quarter and first half of 2025, the Company’s operations delivered gold production in line with expectations. With higher grades at Chelopech and increased production from both mines planned for the second half of the year, DPM is on track to achieve its 2025 production guidance.
Highlights include the following:
Chelopech, Bulgaria: Gold contained in concentrates produced in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was higher than 2024 due primarily to higher gold grades, partially offset by lower volumes of ore processed and lower gold recoveries, in line with the mine plan. As per the mine plan, the Company continues to expect higher grades and increased production over the balance of the year.
Copper production in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was lower than 2024 due primarily to lower copper grades and recoveries, in line with the mine plan.
Payable gold in concentrates sold in the second quarter of 2025 was comparable to 2024 due primarily to higher gold production offset by timing of shipments. Payable gold in concentrates sold in the first half of 2025 was higher than 2024 due primarily to higher production and favourable payable gold terms, partially offset by timing of shipments.
Payable copper in concentrate sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was lower than 2024 due primarily to lower copper production.
All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was higher than 2024 due primarily to lower by-product credits reflecting lower volumes of copper sold, a stronger Euro relative to the U.S. dollar and higher labour costs including higher mark-to-market adjustments for share-based compensation as a result of DPM’s strong share price performance, partially offset by lower freight charges and lower cash outlays for sustaining capital expenditures for the year, as expected. All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold in the second quarter of 2025 also benefited from lower treatment charges as a result of favourable market conditions.
Ada Tepe, Bulgaria: Gold contained in concentrate produced in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was lower than 2024 due primarily to mining in lower grade zones, as well as lower volumes of ore processed and lower gold recoveries, in line with the mine plan. As disclosed in February 2025, gold production at Ada Tepe is forecast to nearly double in the second half of 2025, relative to the first half, due to the cell sequencing of its integrated mine waste facility.
All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was higher than 2024 due primarily to lower volumes of gold sold, higher labour costs and a stronger Euro relative to the U.S. dollar, as well as higher cash outlays for sustaining capital expenditures, partially offset by lower royalties reflecting lower contained ounces mined.
Consolidated Operating Highlights
Production: Gold contained in concentrates produced in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 10% and 15% lower than 2024, respectively, due primarily to lower gold grades at Ada Tepe, as well as lower volumes of ore processed and lower gold recoveries at both mines, partially offset by higher gold grades at Chelopech, in line with the mine plan for each operation.
Copper production in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 18% and 15% lower than 2024, respectively, due primarily to lower copper grades and recoveries, in line with the mine plan.
Deliveries: Payable gold in concentrates sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 13% and 16% lower than 2024, respectively, primarily reflecting lower gold production.
Payable copper in concentrate sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 20% and 13% lower than 2024, respectively, due primarily to lower copper production.
Cost measures: Cost of sales in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 8% and 2% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to higher labour costs and a stronger Euro relative to the U.S. dollar.
All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 42% and 41% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to lower volumes of gold sold, higher mark-to-market adjustments to share-based compensation expenses reflecting DPM’s strong share price performance, lower by-product credits reflecting lower volumes of copper sold and a stronger Euro relative to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by lower freight charges. Mark-to-market adjustments to share-based compensation expenses resulted in an increase of $138 per ounce of gold sold in the first half of 2025 compared to an increase of $26 per ounce of gold sold in 2024.
Capital expenditures: Sustaining capital expenditures incurred in the second quarter of 2025 were 24% lower than 2024, due primarily to lower expenditures at Chelopech, as expected, partially offset by higher deferred stripping costs as a result of higher stripping ratios, in line with the mine plan at Ada Tepe. Sustaining capital expenditures incurred in the first half of 2025 were comparable to 2024.
Growth and other capital expenditures incurred in the second quarter and first half of 2025 were 343% and 134% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to costs related to the Čoka Rakita project being capitalized from 2025 as a result of the project’s advancement to the FS stage.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
The Company reported record financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, including record revenue, earnings and free cash flow. Financial results in the second quarter and first half of 2025 continued to reflect higher realized metal prices, partially offset by lower volumes of gold sold at Ada Tepe.
Revenue: Revenue in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 19% and 18% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to higher realized metal prices, partially offset by lower volumes of gold sold at Ada Tepe.
Net earnings: Net earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2025 was 16% higher than 2024 due primarily to higher revenue and lower evaluation expenses as a result of the capitalization of costs related to the Čoka Rakita project, partially offset by higher employee costs reflecting primarily higher mark-to-market adjustments to share-based compensation expenses and Adriatic acquisition related costs of $5.1 million. Net earnings from continuing operations in the first half of 2025 was 5% higher than 2024, due primarily to the same factors affecting the quarter, partially offset by the 2025 Bulgarian levy of $24.4 million.
Adjusted net earnings: Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 24% and 38% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to the same factors affecting net earnings from continuing operations, with the exception of adjusting items primarily related to the 2025 Bulgarian levy and Adriatic acquisition related costs, as well as a net termination fee received from Osino Resources Corp. in 2024.
Cash provided from operating activities of continuing operations in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 21% and 4% lower than 2024, respectively, due primarily to the timing of deliveries and subsequent receipt of cash, the timing of payments to suppliers and the first payment of the 2025 Bulgarian levy, partially offset by higher earnings generated in the periods.
Free cash flow: Free cash flow from continuing operations in the second quarter and first half of 2025 was 15% and 22% higher than 2024, respectively, due primarily to higher adjusted net earnings generated in the periods, partially offset by the first payment of the 2025 Bulgarian levy. Free cash flow is calculated before changes in working capital.
Proposed Acquisition of Adriatic
On June 13, 2025, the Company announced that it had agreed with Adriatic to the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of Adriatic (the “Transaction”) for an implied equity value of approximately $1.3 billion. Upon completion of the Transaction, DPM will acquire 100% of the Vareš operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a producing silver-lead-zinc-gold underground mine.
Under the terms of the Transaction, shareholders of Adriatic (“Adriatic Shareholders”) will be entitled to receive 0.1590 of a common share of DPM (each whole share, a “DPM Share”) and 93 pence in cash for each ordinary share of Adriatic (each, an “Adriatic Share”). The implied value for each Adriatic Share is £2.68 (and CHESS Depository Interests of Adriatic at AUD$5.56), based on the closing price of Cdn$20.33 per DPM Share and a GBP/CAD exchange rate of 1.85 on June 11, 2025. Immediately following completion of the Transaction, it is expected that current shareholders of DPM will own approximately 75%, and former Adriatic Shareholders will own approximately 25%, of DPM’s issued share capital.
The Transaction will be subject to certain closing conditions, including, among other things: (i) approval of the Transaction by Adriatic Shareholders; (ii) court approval; (iii) the issuance of the DPM Shares to be issued in the Transaction being approved by DPM Shareholders; (iv) receipt of the approval for listing of such DPM common shares by the TSX; (v) receipt by DPM of an unconditional approval of the Transaction by the Bosnian Competition Council in accordance with the Bosnian Competition Act; and (vi) the Transaction becoming effective no later than December 31, 2025. The TSX has conditionally approved the listing of the DPM Shares to be issued under the Transaction, subject to DPM satisfying the customary listing conditions of the TSX and filing (or causing to be filed) certain documents in connection with the closing of the Transaction.
Balance Sheet Strength and Financial Flexibility
The Company continues to maintain a strong financial position, with a growing cash position, no debt and an undrawn $150 million revolving credit facility.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $303.1 million to $331.7 million in the first half of 2025, due primarily to the restricted cash set aside pursuant to the agreement to acquire Adriatic, payments for shares repurchased under the Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”), cash outlays for capital expenditures and dividends paid, partially offset by earnings generated in the period and cash interest received, as well as a net cash inflow of $167.9 million under a DPM tolling agreement related to the disposition of the Tsumeb smelter in 2024.
Return of Capital to Shareholders
In line with its disciplined capital allocation framework, DPM continues to return excess capital to shareholders, which currently includes a sustainable quarterly dividend and periodic share repurchases under the NCIB.
During the first half of 2025, the Company returned a total of $129.9 million to shareholders through the repurchase of approximately 10.0 million shares, for a total cash payment of $116.1 million, and $13.8 million of dividends paid.
On July 31, 2025, the Company declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share payable on October 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2025.
Development Projects Update
Čoka Rakita, Serbia
The Company continues to advance the Čoka Rakita project, targeting first concentrate production in 2028. The FS is advancing as planned and is expected to be completed by year-end 2025. Most of the surface and underground geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling is now complete. Advancing the design to the basic engineering level, the project execution readiness, and commencing operational readiness activities are all proceeding as planned.
Permitting activities have continued to advance, with a detailed permitting timeline focused on supporting commencement of construction in mid-2026.
Work continues on various baseline studies required for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. DPM continues to focus on completing all preparatory work for the Special Purpose Spatial Plan, pending a decision by the Serbian government to initiate the process, and is proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders to mitigate the risk of administrative delays.
The Company has planned to spend $40 million to $45 million of growth capital expenditures for the Čoka Rakita project in 2025, with $19.0 million incurred in the first half of the year.
Loma Larga, Ecuador
During the second quarter, the environmental licence for the Loma Larga project was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, which represents a significant milestone for the project and is the result of a rigorous process by the government to ensure high Ecuadorian standards are applied in the development of mining projects. DPM’s commitment to these standards is consistent with the Company’s proven development practices and adoption of international standards and best practices which meet or exceed national standards. Following the environmental licence issuance, negotiations for the exploitation agreement are in progress.
The approval of the environmental licence follows the successful completion of the prior, informed indigenous consultation process in May 2025, and the fulfilment of the requirements of the August 2023 ruling by the Provincial Court of Azuay.
Preparations are ongoing for a planned 23,000-metre drilling campaign at Loma Larga, with additional mapping, re-logging and drilling and site logistics planning. The drilling program will prioritize geotechnical and hydrological monitoring holes, as well as metallurgical and resource infill and extensional drilling, and is planned to commence in the second half of 2025.
Following receipt of the environmental licence, the Company increased its guidance for growth capital expenditures related to the Loma Larga project in 2025 to a total of $23 million to $25 million, up from the previous guidance range of $12 million to $14 million, to support the planned drilling and certain early works in 2025. The Company has incurred $7.5 million in the first half of the year.
Exploration
Čoka Rakita and Dumitru Potok, Serbia
Exploration activities in Serbia continued to focus on the Čoka Rakita and Potaj Čuka licences, including scout drilling campaigns at the Dumitru Potok, Frasen, Valja Saka and various Potaj Čuka targets, completing 10,787 metres of drilling during the second quarter of 2025 and 22,411 metres in total during the first half of 2025.
At Dumitru Potok, drilling continues to confirm the presence of a large, high-grade copper-gold-silver skarn system with mineralization concentrated along both the eastern and western sides of a causative intrusion. Based on drilling to date, a one-kilometre strike length of the mineralization has been outlined and will be the focus of further delineation drilling.
Drilling confirmed the high potential for shallow porphyry copper-gold mineralization in the Frasen area, with one drill hole demonstrating significant intercepts within a fertile diorite intrusion. This relatively narrow zone, approximately 150 metres wide, was intersected 350 metres along strike to the northwest, with previous drill holes where a vertical distribution of up to 450 metres from surface was confirmed with most recent drilling. It still remains open up to some extent towards the northwest and southeast, as well as at depth.
At the Rakita North prospect, the drilling continued to highlight the marble-hosted copper-gold-silver mineralization on the northern flank of the Čoka Rakita deposit, proximal to the Čoka Rakita planned underground development. The overall dimensions of the orebody are yet to be defined but drilling to date has outlined a high-grade zone of approximately 300 metres by 150 metres. It remains open in multiple directions, with the prospect demonstrating the highest potential towards the east.
Within the Potaj Čuka licence, exploration drilling has continued at the Valja Saka prospect, which is located approximately two kilometres north of Čoka Rakita, as well as several target areas in the central and northern part of the licence, supported by magneto-telluric, soil and magnetic anomalies. Exploration drilling at the Valja Saka prospect continued to encounter strong skarn (garnet and magnetite) altered sediments, zones of porphyry type copper-gold mineralization, weak strata-bound and marble hosted copper-gold mineralization. DPM has integrated the collected information regarding the alteration and mineralization assemblages into its exploration targeting models, which will be used for vector exploration drilling towards potentially higher grade mineralization. These geological observations are strong indications of the prospectivity of the Potaj Čuka licence for additional copper and gold mineralization.
Tulare, Serbia
Drilling continued at the Tulare exploration licence, which is located in southern Serbia, with 3,370 metres in total drilled during the second quarter of 2025 and 3,708 metres during the first half of 2025. The Company continued drilling at the Kiseljak and Yellow Creek prospects and commenced drill testing the conceptual target at the Gubavce prospect, which is supported by a combination of geophysics, soil geochemistry, short-wave-infrared and portable X-ray fluorescence measurement anomalies.
The Company has planned to spend between $23 million and $25 million for Serbian exploration activities in 2025, with $15.9 million incurred in the first half of the year. These activities are primarily focused on testing prospective targets around the Čoka Rakita project and defining the upside potential of the Dumitru Potok and Frasen discoveries, as well as planned scout drilling on the Potaj Čuka and Pešter Jug licences.
Chelopech, Bulgaria
DPM continues to prioritize in-mine and brownfield exploration activities with the objective of extending Chelopech’s mine life to over 10 years. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company completed approximately 10,557 metres of drilling with 2,409 metres dedicated to extensional drilling, which was primarily focused on discovering new mineralization along identified geological trends in the Chelopech mine.
During the second quarter of 2025, extensional drilling activity was concentrated on higher elevations of Blocks 150 and 151. This initiative aims to explore the western (150) and northern (151) parts of these blocks, potentially uncovering new mineralization.
At the beginning of the quarter, a drilling program was completed to test new mineralization in Block 8, with 2 holes returning results demonstrating zones with grades exceeding 2 g/t AuEq and highlighting the zone’s potential for economic mineralization.
During the quarter, assay results were received from drill holes targeting Zone 701. The results identified new zones of mineralization, expanding the orebody contour, particularly on horizons between 410 mRL and 200 mRL.
Brownfield exploration continued within the Chelopech mine concession during the second quarter of 2025 with a total of 9,146 metres of exploration and target delineation drilling with five active diamond drill rigs.
Results from initial drilling at the Wedge Zone Deep target discovered a new zone of approximately 150 metres down hole of contiguous semi-massive and stockwork pyrite rich high-sulphidation mineralization. The target, which remains open in multiple directions, is located within the northern flank of Chelopech mine concession and approximately 300 metres below existing Mineral Reserves.
The Company is increasing the 2025 Chelopech exploration program, in part, to expand the scope of this mineralization and define the geological setting and structural context. An additional 12,000 metres of exploration drilling has been planned in order to test the WZD target’s vertical extent and continuation along strike, as well as continuing to test the mineral potential at the shallow levels, on the northeastern and southern flanks of the Chelopech mine concession. Drill testing of some of the generated targets has already commenced and will continue over the balance of the year.
The Company continues to advance the process of converting the Brevene exploration licence to a Commercial Discovery, with a one-year extension of the exploration rights granted by the Ministry of Energy on May 5, 2025, and received a positive statement from the Ministry of Environment and Water to implement an exploration program. Based on these positive permitting steps and expectation that drilling will commence in later 2025, after drilling permits are obtained with the land owner, an additional budget for 28,000 metres of infill and target delineation drilling was approved to advance the targets to Commercial Discovery technical requirements.
The Company has increased the planned budget for Chelopech in-mine and brownfield exploration activities to be between $14 million and $15 million, up from the previous guidance range of $6 million to $7 million, to focus on intensive drilling at the Brevene licence and exploring the near-mine targets on the Chelopech mine concession. The Company has incurred $4.9 million in the first half of the year.
2025 Guidance and Three-year Outlook
With higher production planned for the second half of the year, DPM is on track to achieve its 2025 guidance, including expected gold production of 225,000 to 265,000 ounces, copper production of 28 to 33 million pounds, and an all-in sustaining cost of $780 to $900 per ounce of gold sold.
The three-year outlook previously issued in DPM’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 remains unchanged, except for the following updates to the Company’s guidance for 2025:
The Company’s three-year outlook and 2025 detailed guidance do not reflect the potential acquisition of the anticipated operating and financial results of Adriatic.
Selected Production, Delivery and Cost Performance versus 2025 Guidance
Q2 2025 | YTD June 2025 | 2025 Consolidated Guidance |
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Chelopech | Ada Tepe | Consolidated | Chelopech | Ada Tepe | Consolidated | |||
Ore processed | Kt | 541.1 | 189.9 | 731.0 | 1,073.9 | 337.2 | 1,411.1 | 2,700 – 2,900 |
Metals contained in concentrates produced | ||||||||
Gold | Koz | 47.0 | 14.2 | 61.2 | 84.4 | 26.6 | 111.0 | 225 – 265 |
Copper | Mlbs | 6.4 | – | 6.4 | 12.3 | – | 12.3 | 28 – 33 |
Payable metals in concentrates sold | ||||||||
Gold | Koz | 38.3 | 14.5 | 52.8 | 70.8 | 26.9 | 97.7 | 205 – 240 |
Copper | Mlbs | 5.2 | – | 5.2 | 10.4 | – | 10.4 | 25 – 29 |
All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold | $/oz | 682 | 1,166 | 1,011 | 678 | 1,246 | 1,118 | 780 – 900 |
For additional information regarding the Company’s detailed guidance for 2025 and current three-year outlook, please refer to the “Three-Year Outlook” section of the MD&A.
Qualified Person
The technical and scientific information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) of the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, and has been reviewed and approved by Ross Overall, B.Sc. (Applied Geology), Director, Corporate Technical Services, of DPM, who is a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101, and who is not independent of the Company.
About Dundee Precious Metals
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based international gold mining company with operations and projects located in Bulgaria, Serbia and Ecuador. The Company’s purpose is to unlock resources and generate value to thrive and grow together. Our strategic objective is to become a mid-tier precious metals company, which is based on sustainable, responsible and efficient gold production from our portfolio, the development of quality assets, and maintaining a strong financial position to support growth in mineral reserves and production through disciplined strategic transactions. This strategy creates a platform for robust growth to deliver above-average returns for our shareholders. DPM’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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