Record Heap Leach Production
Cerrado produced 11,163 GEO ounces in Q1 2025, with a record production from the heap leach operation at 7,228 GEO ounces, increasing by over 6,000 ounces year-over-year.
Significant Revenue and EBITDA Growth
An $8 million increase in revenue led to an adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million, up from an EBITDA loss of $1.1 million in the prior year.
Decreased All-in Sustaining Costs
All-in sustaining costs were $1,932 per ounce, a 6% decrease from $2,045 in Q1 2024.
Balance Sheet Improvements
The company repaid $4 million in promissory notes and reduced various liabilities, maintaining a strong cash balance of US$20 million.
Expansion and Growth Plans
Guidance increased to 55,000-60,000 ounces, with ongoing projects like a new 20,000-meter drill program at MDN targeting 300,000-700,000 ounces of inferred resources.
Lagoa Salgada Project Advancements
Successfully completed metallurgical tests with imminent environmental impact assessment approval, aiming for a construction decision by late 2025.