Florence First Production and Ramp Plan
Achieved first copper cathode production in late February; harvested ~1.5 million pounds of cathode in Q1. Approximately 90 production wells producing at a consistent daily rate of 55,000–60,000 lbs (≈1.5–1.8 million lbs/month). Five drill rigs operating; +20 wells coming online in May and +26 later in the summer, with further monthly additions through year-end. Company guidance of 30–35 million lbs of copper for 2026 (weighted to H2) and target steady-state capacity of 80–85 million lbs in 2027.
Strong Gibraltar Production
Gibraltar produced 30 million pounds of copper and just over 700,000 pounds of molybdenum in Q1. Head grade 0.25% (slightly above life-of-mine reserve grade) and copper recoveries of 83%. SXEW plant produced 733,000 pounds of copper cathode and was kept operational through winter.
Record Quarterly Revenue
Combined copper and molybdenum sales generated $237 million of revenue in Q1, the highest quarterly revenue in company history.
Strong Cash Generation and Profitability Metrics
Generated $94 million of adjusted EBITDA, $115 million of earnings from mining operations, and $94 million of cash flow from operations in the quarter. Net income of $17 million ($0.05 per share) and adjusted net income of $28 million ($0.08 per share).
Molybdenum Outperformance
Moly sales of 708,000 lbs and moly revenues more than doubled year-over-year, driven by higher grades and a ~25% higher moly price (today > $28/lb).
Liquidity and Balance Sheet Position
Ended the quarter with total available liquidity of $322 million, including $169 million of cash. Management expects liquidity to be maintained in Q2 and to increase in H2, with plans to consider debt reduction/deleveraging later in the year.