Near Record Quarterly Revenue
Silvercorp achieved a near record quarterly revenue of $68 million, marking a 26% increase from the previous year's quarter. The growth was driven by improvements in realized metals prices, with silver up by 34%, gold by 20%, lead by 15%, and zinc by 43%.
Strong Cash Position and Investments
Despite increased capital expenditures, Silvercorp ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $210 million. Investments included $28 million in mines and projects, an 86% increase from last year.
Production and Operational Achievements
Silvercorp mined 361,000 tonnes and milled 209,000 tonnes of ore, with year-over-year increases of 32% and 14%, respectively. Production of silver and zinc increased by 4% and 26%, respectively.
Ying Mill Expansion and Tailings Facility Completion
The Ying mill capacity expansion was completed on time and on budget, increasing production capacity to 4,000 tonnes per day. Additionally, construction of Phase 1 of the third tailings facility at Ying is substantially complete and commissioning is underway.