The following is a summary of the Aura Minerals Inc. (ORAAF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Q3 revenue reached $156 million, with a net revenue of $547 million for the last 12 months.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $78 million this quarter, up from $56 million in the previous quarter.
Despite operational achievements, the company reported a net loss of $12 million for the quarter, mainly due to non-cash losses related to gold net hedges market-to-market.
Total cash generated by the mines was $113 million in the first 9 months of 2024, covering growth investments of $95 million.
The company has maintained a strong liquidity position, ending the quarter with $196 million in cash, and net debt remained stable at $144 million.
Business Progress:
Record high production achieved with 270,000 gold equivalent ounces annually, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of production increase.
Continued successful operational management resulting in higher gold production and lower costs.
Major operational achievements include the construction of Borborema, which is 54% complete and scheduled for ramp up in Q1 2025.
The company expanded its operations by entering the acquisition process of a project in Guatemala, aiming to grow through strategic acquisitions and exploration.
Opportunities:
The significant rise in gold prices, currently above $2,700, offering a strong potential for higher revenue and cash generation from operations in Q4 and the next year.
Expansion projects like Borborema coming online are expected to further increase production capacity and improve financial performance.
Risks:
The quarterly production was capped slightly below 70,000 ounces due to the variability in gold prices affecting gold equivalent calculations.
Operational challenges such as delays at Apoena because of a switch to areas with lower grade and recovery.
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