The following is a summary of the Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYASF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported Q2 2024 revenue of $13.7 million, primarily from sales of silver concentrate.
Net income for Q2 2024 was $6.8 million.
The company has a strong balance sheet with $103 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter.
Total cash cost was reported at $17.85 per ounce.
The company's total drawdown on the EBRD loan reached $100 million.
Business Progress:
The company is nearing completion of its Zgounder mine expansion, with construction 95% complete and commercial production targeted for Q4 2024.
The mine's drill program was doubled from 15,000 meters to 30,000 meters due to positive results.
During the quarter, Aya acquired 7 new permits, increasing the total to 18 since the discovery.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has shifted to 100% green energy operation through a new power line commissioning.
Opportunities:
The company plans significant exploration expansion, having doubled the drill program at Zgounder due to high-grade mineralization and extending the mineralized trend.
New high conductor anomalies identified to the west and south of the Zgounder main zone present potential expansion targets.
Risks:
The company notes the cost of sales and operations may increase as production expands and more resources are allocated towards exploration and infrastructure development.
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