Strong Production Volumes
Q4 produced 4.2 million pure silver ounces and the company produced just over 15 million pure silver ounces for FY2025. On a silver-equivalent basis the company delivered just over 31 million ounces for the year, coming in at or above revised guidance.
Record Revenue and Improved Realized Prices
FY2025 revenue 'broke to' $1.2 billion (approaching $1.3 billion). Realized silver price in Q4 was just under $59/oz and the annual realized silver price was $41.52/oz, with Q4 realized price above the quarter average.
Step-Change in Free Cash Flow and Strong Cash Position
Q4 marked a step-change in free cash flow due to operational discipline and higher metal prices. Cash (restricted + unrestricted) totaled just under $940 million and working capital was $733 million.
Mint Business Rapid Ramp and High Profitability
The newly launched Mint ramped quickly: Q4 doré sales to the Mint generated just under $23 million. For FY2025 Mint revenue was just under $50 million with profitability of about $24 million (~48% operating/profitability indicator for the unit).
Balance Sheet and Marketable Securities Gain
Marketable securities position increased by about $140 million during the year (recorded on the balance sheet, not in the income statement). The company also executed low-cost convertible notes (coupon 0.125%).
Capital Allocation: Dividend Increase and Flexible Options
Board doubled dividend policy (from 1% to 2% of top line effective 2026), signaling confidence in cash flow; management retained flexibility for buybacks or other capital uses.
Successful Acquisition Integration and Growth Projects
Gatos acquisition (closed Jan 2025) integrated smoothly and is contributing to operations. Planned throughput expansions: Santa Elena from ~3,100–3,200 tpd to ~3,500 tpd (sustainable H2 2026), Gatos targeting ~4,000 tpd (from ~3,500), plus continued work at San Dimas.
High Silver Purity and Focused Exploration
Company reported silver purity ~58% for the year and north of 60% in Q4, highlighting strong leverage to silver. Exploration was active—over 250 kilometers drilled in 2025 with 266 km of drilling declared across operations for upcoming programs and an updated R&R and resource report due before March 31.
Operational Safety Metrics
TRIFR and LTIFR metrics reported as world-class for the year, indicating strong safety performance supporting stable operations.