Significant Turnaround in Financial Performance
Contango Ore reported operating earnings of $23 million and net income of $16 million, a significant improvement from last year's $3.1 million operating loss and $18.5 million net loss.
Cash Flow Improvements
Generated $36.9 million in operating cash flow for the first half of the year compared to $6.9 million last year. $30 million in Q2 distributions from Peak Gold, $54 million year-to-date.
Successful Gold Production and Recovery Rates
The company averaged 92-93% recovery rates for gold production, maintaining a 2:1 oxide to sulfide ore ratio.
Hedge and Debt Management
Reduced the hedge book from 74,800 to 62,900 ounces and paid down $29 million in debt, bringing it to $23 million with plans to reduce it further to $15 million by year-end.