Record Production and Strong Operational Performance
Fruta del Norte produced ~498,315 ounces of gold in 2025 and sold ~503,000 ounces; mill processed over 1.8 million tonnes for the year with a record average throughput of 5,009 tonnes per day, and Q4 mill throughput averaged 5,271 tpd (a 14% increase vs Q4 2024). Full-year production was inside guidance (490,000–525,000 oz).
Outstanding Financial Results and Cash Generation
Full-year net revenues of $1.78 billion, net income of $792 million and EBITDA of $1.24 billion. Cash from operations was $1.0 billion and free cash flow was $926 million for 2025; Q4 free cash flow was $328 million. Ended year with $630 million in cash after paying $664 million in dividends.
Quarterly Records
Q4 2025 delivered quarterly records including revenue of $527 million, net income of $234 million, EBITDA of $364 million, free cash flow of $328 million, earnings per share of $0.97, and an AISC margin per ounce reported at $3,106 (all cited as quarterly records).
Low Unit Costs and Strong Margin
2025 cash operating costs averaged $838 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) averaged $1,015 per ounce. Management reported a basic margin of 72%, reflecting strong realized pricing combined with disciplined costs.
Capital Returns and Dividend Policy
Board declared a Q4 dividend of $1.15 per share (~$278 million), comprised of $0.30 fixed and $0.85 variable (variable dividend reflected 100% of normalized free cash flow this quarter, above the policy minimum of 50%). Company returned $664 million in dividends for the year.
Reserve and Resource Growth
Proven and probable reserves increased to 5.85 million ounces, up 6% year-over-year, including inaugural FDNS reserve of 0.54 million oz. Measured & indicated resources rose to 7.48 million oz (up 6% YoY). Inferred resources now exceed 2.0 million oz with additions from FDNS and FDN East.
Exploration Success and District-Scale Potential
Strong near-mine and district exploration results: FDNS conversion and high-grade intercepts (e.g., 20.65 m at 91.32 g/t and other very high-grade hits), Sandia porphyry best intercept to date of 322 m at 1.08% CuEq, Castillo highlight 101 m at 0.8% CuEq, and expansion of the porphyry corridor from ~5 to ~10 km strike. Company plans a 133,000 meter exploration program in 2026.
FDNS Advancement into Development
FDNS was included in mineral reserves and underground development towards the deposit will proceed; 2026 nonsustaining capital associated with FDNS development currently estimated at $30–$35 million. FDNS is integrated into the ongoing mine-to-mill expansion study.
Safety Performance
No lost time incidents recorded in 2025 and the lowest annual total recordable incident rate (TRIR) in company history, highlighting strong HSE performance.