Record Revenue and Strong Metal Prices
Q1 revenue of $477 million, up 95% year-over-year; average realized silver price $86.35 vs $33.10 in Q1 2025 (≈+161% YoY).
Production Ahead of Guidance
Silver production of 3.5 million ounces (26% of 2026 midpoint guidance) and gold production at 28% of midpoint guidance — both above midpoint guidance for the quarter.
Robust Cash Generation and Liquidity
Operating cash flow of $311 million ($63/share) and corporate free cash flow of $224 million in Q1; treasury balance over $1.1 billion.
Expanded Margins and Improved Metallurgy
Gross margins per ounce improved ~4x from $13/oz in Q1 2025 to $52/oz in Q1 2026; silver purity improved to 66% from 60% in 2025.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Largest-ever dividend announced at 1.71 (cents) for record holders — ~4x last year following policy increase from 1% to 2% effective Jan 1, 2026.
Operational Upsides and Cost Control
Cost-per-ton reported at $170 (lowest in recent periods); conversion of three mines to LNG reduced diesel exposure to ~5%; La Encantada generated ~$30 million profit in Q1.
Development & Expansion Momentum
Active expansions: Los Gatos ramp-up targeted to 4,000 t/d; Santa Elena mill expansion from 3,200 to 3,500 t/d targeted during 2026; La Encantada self-haul fleet (12 trucks) now operational improving throughput.
Aggressive Exploration and Resource Growth
Drilling program ~266k meters (plus ~42k meters at Jerritt Canyon) — >300k meters total planned; Santa Elena resources increased by ~90 million ounces (disclosed March update); Jerritt Canyon resource base ~7.8 million ounces of gold.
Progress on Jerritt Canyon Restart
Hiring of experienced site leadership and managing director (Alexander Thompson); $75 million allocated in 2026 for restart activities; prefeasibility work targeted early 2027 and production targeted H2 2027.
Inventory Strategy
Management held back 676k ounces of silver and 2.7k ounces of gold at quarter-end valued at $63 million to capture higher future prices.