Gatos Silver Reports 2024 Production at the Top End of Guidance
Gatos Silver Reports 2024 Production at the Top End of Guidance
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) ("Gatos Silver" or the "Company") today announced production results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 at its 70%-owned Cerro Los Gatos ("CLG") mine in Mexico. Silver production was at the top end of the 2024 guidance range and silver equivalent production was slightly above the top end of the 2024 guidance range. Guidance for both metrics was upwardly revised in October 2024.
加拿大不列顛哥倫比亞省溫哥華,2025年1月9日(全球新聞通訊社)-- Gatos Silver, Inc.(紐交所/TSX:GATO)("Gatos Silver"或"公司")今天公佈了截至2024年12月31日的季度和年度生產結果,涉及其在墨西哥擁有70%股份的Cerro Los Gatos("CLG")礦山。2024年白銀生產達到了指導區間的上限,白銀當量生產略高於2024年指導區間的上限。兩個指標的指導在2024年10月上調。
Dale Andres, CEO of Gatos Silver, commented: "The CLG mine delivered another excellent quarter of production to end another very strong year in 2024. We achieved our eighth consecutive quarterly record for mill throughput in the fourth quarter of 2024, with an average throughput rate of above 3,300 tonnes per day, which is 33% above the original design capacity. Production across all of our metals met or slightly exceeded the top end of our upwardly revised 2024 guidance ranges, which is a testament to the dedication and effort of our CLG operating team. The solid progress we made in 2024 on increasing mining and milling rates and on our near mine and greenfield exploration programs position the Company well to deliver significant value into the combination with First Majestic."
Gatos Silver首席執行官Dale Andres評論道:"CLG礦山在2024年結束時交出了又一個優秀的生產季度,使得這一強勁的一年有了一個好的結尾。我們在2024年第四季度的磨礦量創下了連續第八個季度的記錄,平均處理能力超過3,300噸每天,超出原設計能力的33%。我們所有金屬的生產都達到或稍微超過了上調後的2024年指導區間的上限,這證明了我們CLG運營團隊的奉獻和努力。我們在2024年在提高採礦和磨礦率、在我們的近礦和綠地勘探項目上所取得的紮實進展,使公司能夠爲與First Majestic的合併提供顯著價值。"
2024 CLG Production Results Compared with Guidance (100% basis)
2024年CLG生產結果與指導比較(100%基礎)
Contained Metal | Original 2024 Guidance | Updated 2024 Guidance |
2024 Actual |
Silver ounces (millions) | 8.4 – 9.2 | 9.2 – 9.7 | 9.68 |
Zinc pounds - in zinc conc. (millions) | 61 – 69 | 61 – 69 | 69.7 |
Lead pounds - in lead conc. (millions) | 40 – 46 | 40 – 46 | 46.4 |
Gold ounces - in lead conc. (thousands) | 4.5 – 5.5 | 4.5 – 5.5 | 5.53 |
Silver Equivalent ounces (millions)1 | 13.5 – 15.0 | 14.7 – 15.5 | 15.57 |
礦藏金屬量 | 2024年原始指導 | 更新2024年指導 | 2024 實際 |
白銀盎司(百萬) | 8.4 – 9.2 | 9.2 – 9.7 | 9.68 |
鋅磅 - 在鋅精礦中(百萬) | 61 – 69 | 61 – 69 | 69.7 |
鉛磅 - 鉛濃度(百萬) | 40 – 46 | 40 – 46 | 46.4 |
黃金盎司 - 鉛濃度(千) | 4.5 – 5.5 | 4.5 – 5.5 | 5.53 |
白銀當量盎司(百萬)1 | 13.5 – 15.0 | 14.7 – 15.5 | 15.57 |
1 Silver equivalent production is calculated using prices of US$23/oz silver, US$1.20/lb zinc, US$0.90/lb lead and US$1,800/oz gold to "convert" zinc, lead and gold production contained in concentrate to "equivalent" silver ounces (contained metal, multiplied by price, divided by silver price).
1銀當量生產是根據銀價爲每盎司23美元、鋅價爲每磅1.20美元、鉛價爲每磅0.90美元和黃金價爲每盎司1800美元來計算的,用於將精礦中的鋅、鉛和黃金生產量 "轉換 "爲 "相當 "於的銀盎司(含金屬量乘以價格,再除以銀價)。
As shown in the table above, 2024 silver production was 9.68 million ounces, compared with guidance as upwardly revised in October 2024, of 9.2 million ounces to 9.7 million ounces. Silver equivalent production was 15.57 million ounces, slightly above the high end of guidance at 15.5 million ounces as upwardly revised in October 2024. Zinc production of 69.7 million pounds, lead production of 46.4 million pounds, and gold production of 5.53 thousand ounces were all slightly above the high end of guidance, which did not change during 2024.
如上表所示,2024年的銀產量爲968萬盎司,而根據2024年10月上調後的指引爲920萬盎司到970萬盎司。銀當量產量爲1557萬盎司,略高於指引的上限1550萬盎司(在2024年10月上調)。鋅產量爲6970萬磅,鉛產量爲4640萬磅,黃金產量爲0.553萬盎司,均略高於指引上限,該指引在2024年期間沒有變更。
Production Results (100% basis)
生產結果(100%基礎)
CLG comparative production highlights are summarized below:
CLG的比較生產亮點總結如下:
Three Months Ended December 31, |
Year Ended December 31, |
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CLG Production | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
Tonnes milled (dmt) | 305,807 | 277,318 | 1,191,377 | 1,071,400 |
Tonnes milled per day (dmt) | 3,324 | 3,014 | 3,255 | 2,935 |
Feed Grades | ||||
Silver (g/t) | 294 | 318 | 284 | 299 |
Zinc (%) | 4.28 | 3.86 | 4.22 | 3.90 |
Lead (%) | 2.17 | 1.86 | 2.00 | 1.85 |
Gold (g/t) | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
Contained Metal | ||||
Silver ounces (millions) | 2.58 | 2.56 | 9.68 | 9.21 |
Zinc pounds - in zinc conc. (millions) | 18.3 | 14.6 | 69.7 | 57.3 |
Lead pounds - in lead conc. (millions) | 12.9 | 10.2 | 46.4 | 38.9 |
Gold ounces - in lead conc. (thousands) | 1.33 | 1.39 | 5.53 | 5.26 |
Silver Equivalent ounces (millions)1 | 4.15 | 3.88 | 15.57 | 14.33 |
Recoveries | ||||
Silver - in both lead and zinc concentrates | 89.4% | 90.3% | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Zinc - in zinc concentrate | 63.3% | 61.8% | 63.0% | 62.1% |
Lead - in lead concentrate | 88.0% | 89.8% | 88.6% | 88.7% |
Gold - in lead concentrate | 51.2% | 51.6% | 50.4% | 52.4% |
截止三個月 12月31日 |
年度結束 12月31日 |
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CLG生產 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
鑄造噸數(幹噸) | 305,807 | 277,318 | 1,191,377 | 1,071,400 |
每天鑄造噸數(幹噸) | 3,324 | 3,014 | 3,255 | 2,935 |
飼料等級 | ||||
銀(g/t) | 294 | 318 | 284 | 299 |
鋅 (%) | 4.28 | 3.86 | 4.22 | 3.90 |
鉛 (%) | 2.17 | 1.86 | 2.00 | 1.85 |
黃金 (克/噸) | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
礦藏金屬量 | ||||
白銀盎司(百萬) | 2.58 | 2.56 | 9.68 | 9.21 |
鋅磅 - 按鋅精礦計算(百萬) | 18.3 | 14.6 | 69.7 | 57.3 |
鉛磅 - 鉛濃度(百萬) | 12.9 | 10.2 | 46.4 | 38.9 |
黃金盎司 - 以鉛濃縮品計(千盎司) | 1.33 | 1.39 | 5.53 | 5.26 |
白銀當量盎司(百萬盎司)1 | 4.15 | 3.88 | 15.57 | 14.33 |
回收 | ||||
白銀 - 在鉛和鋅濃縮物中 | 89.4% | 90.3% | 88.9% | 89.4% |
鋅 - 在鋅濃縮物中 | 63.3% | 61.8% | 63.0% | 62.1% |
鉛 - 鉛精礦中的鉛 | 88.0% | 89.8% | 88.6% | 88.7% |
黃金 - 鉛精礦中的黃金 | 51.2% | 51.6% | 50.4% | 52.4% |
1 Silver equivalent production for 2024 is calculated using prices of US$23/oz silver, US$1.20/lb zinc, US$0.90/lb lead and US$1,800/oz gold to "convert" zinc, lead and gold production contained in concentrate to "equivalent" silver ounces (contained metal, multiplied by price, divided by silver price). Silver equivalent production for 2023 is calculated using prices of US$22/oz silver, US$1.20/lb zinc, US$0.90/lb lead and US$1,700/oz gold.
2024年的白銀等價生產是根據每盎司23美元的白銀、每磅1.20美元的鋅、每磅0.90美元的鉛和每盎司1,800美元的黃金價格計算的,以將精礦中含有的鋅、鉛和黃金的生產量"轉換"爲"等價"的白銀盎司(含金屬,乘以價格,再除以白銀價格)。2023年的白銀等價生產是根據每盎司22美元的白銀、每磅1.20美元的鋅、每磅0.90美元的鉛和每盎司1,700美元的黃金價格計算的。
Mill throughput averaged 3,324 tonnes per day during the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, and averaged 3,255 tonnes per day during 2024, an increase of 11% compared to 2023.
在2024年第四季度,磨礦的平均處理量爲每天3,324噸,比2023年第四季度增加了10%,在2024年的平均處理量爲每天3,255噸,比2023年增加了11%。
Metal production in 2024 was higher than 2023 across all metals, supported by higher mill throughput rates. Silver production in 2024 increased by 5%, despite lower silver grades as expected in the mine plan. Zinc production in 2024 increased by 22% and lead production by 20% as a result of both the higher mill throughput rates and higher zinc and lead grades. Gold production increased by 5%.
2024年的金屬生產較2023年有所提高,所有金屬均得益於更高的冶煉通過率。儘管礦山計劃中銀礦品位較低,2024年白銀產量仍比預期增長5%。鋅的生產在2024年增長了22%,鉛的生產增長了20%,這都得益於更高的冶煉通過率以及更高的鋅和鉛品位。黃金產量增長了5%。
Silver production in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 2.58 million ounces, 1% above the 2.56 million ounces in the fourth quarter of 2023. Zinc and lead production increased by 25% and 26%, respectively, compared with the fourth quarter of 2023. Gold production decreased by 5%.
2024年第四季度白銀產量爲258萬盎司,比2023年第四季度的256萬盎司高出1%。鋅和鉛的產量分別增長了25%和26%,與2023年第四季度相比。黃金產量下降了5%。
Increased fourth quarter and 2024 mill throughput rates were driven by continued debottlenecking and optimization efforts focused on achieving higher mining rates through increased productivity and improved mine plan flexibility.
增加的第四季度和2024年冶煉通過率是由於持續的瓶頸消除和優化工作,旨在通過提高生產率和改善礦山計劃靈活性來實現更高的採礦率。
During December, mill throughput averaged 3,760 tonnes per day with good metallurgical performance, and the mine achieved an average mining rate of 3,502 tonnes per day.
在12月,冶煉通過率平均爲每天3,760噸,冶金性能良好,礦山實現了每天3,502噸的平均開採率。
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders about the Merger and Where to Find It
關於合併的投資者和股東的重要信息及查找方式
This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This news release may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to First Majestic's proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Gatos Silver.
本新聞稿並不構成對購買或出售的要約,或對認購、購買任何First Majestic或Gatos Silver證券的邀請,也不構成在任何法域內提議投票或批准的請求,且在任何法域內均不得違反適用法律而出售、發行或轉讓First Majestic或Gatos Silver的證券。本新聞稿可能被視爲與First Majestic擬議收購Gatos Silver所有已發行和流通的普通股相關的招標材料。
In connection with the proposed Merger between First Majestic and Gatos Silver pursuant to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), First Majestic filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Gatos Silver that also constitutes a Prospectus of First Majestic (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus") and other documents. Each of First Majestic and Gatos Silver may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed Merger. The registration statement on Form F-4 was declared effective by the SEC on December 2, 2024. Gatos Silver filed a Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC on December 3, 2024 which it commenced mailing on December 6, 2024 to its stockholders in connection with the proposed Merger. First Majestic filed the Information Circular in connection with the proposed Merger with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities on December 10, 2024 and commenced mailing the meeting materials to its shareholders on December 10, 2024. This news release is not a substitute for any registration statement, proxy statement, prospectus or other document First Majestic or Gatos Silver has filed or may file with the SEC or Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the pending Merger. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GATOS SILVER AND FIRST MAJESTIC ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR, RESPECTIVELY, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE MERGER BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC, GATOS SILVER, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the filings with the SEC that are and will be incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by First Majestic and Gatos Silver containing important information about First Majestic or Gatos Silver and the Transaction through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Investors are also able to obtain free copies of the management proxy circular and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by First Majestic, through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at . In addition, investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by First Majestic with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on First Majestic's website at or by contacting First Majestic's investor relations team. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Gatos Silver are available free of charge on Gatos Silver's website or by contacting Gatos Silver's investor relations team.
關於First Majestic與Gatos Silver之間擬議合併的情況,根據此前宣佈的合併協議和計劃("合併協議"),First Majestic向美國證券交易委員會("SEC")提交了一份F-4表格的註冊聲明,其中包括Gatos Silver的代理聲明,同時也構成了First Majestic的招股說明書("代理聲明/招股說明書")及其他文件。First Majestic和Gatos Silver也可能向SEC提交其他相關文件。F-4表格的註冊聲明於2024年12月2日獲得SEC的有效聲明。Gatos Silver於2024年12月3日向SEC提交了代理聲明/招股說明書,並於2024年12月6日開始向其股東郵寄,與擬議的合併相關。First Majestic在2024年12月10日向加拿大相關證券監管機構提交了與擬議合併相關的信息通函,並於同一天開始向其股東郵寄會議材料。本新聞稿並不能替代任何First Majestic或Gatos Silver已提交或可能向SEC或加拿大證券監管機構提交的關於待定合併的註冊聲明、代理聲明、招股說明書或其他文件。鼓勵Gatos Silver和First Majestic的投資者及證券持有者仔細閱讀代理聲明/招股說明書和管理代理通函,以及任何其他與SEC或加拿大證券監管機構提交的相關文件及其任何修訂或補充,在這些文件可用之前,避免做出任何關於合併的投票或投資決定,因爲它們包含或將包含關於First Majestic、Gatos Silver、交易及相關事項的重要信息。投資者和證券持有者可以通過SEC維護的網站 www.sec.gov 免費獲得代理聲明/招股說明書及與SEC提交的與之相關的文件,First Majestic和Gatos Silver提交的文件中包含關於First Majestic或Gatos Silver及交易的重要信息。投資者還可以通過加拿大證券管理局維護的網站免費獲取First Majestic提交的管理代理通函及其他文件。此外,投資者和證券持有者還可以通過First Majestic的網站或聯繫First Majestic的投資者關係團隊,獲得First Majestic向SEC和加拿大證券監管機構提交的文件的免費副本。Gatos Silver向SEC提交的文件可在Gatos Silver的網站上免費獲取,或通過聯繫Gatos Silver的投資者關係團隊。
Participants in the Merger Solicitation
合併徵集參與者
First Majestic, Gatos Silver and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Merger. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of First Majestic and the stockholders of Gatos Silver in connection with the Merger, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus described above and other relevant documents filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the Merger. Additional information regarding First Majestic's directors and executive officers is also included in First Majestic's Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2024 Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on April 15, 2024, and information regarding Gatos Silver's directors and executive officers is also included in Gatos Silver's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 20, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to such annual report filed with the SEC on May 6, 2024 and Gatos Silver's 2024 Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024. These documents are available free of charge as described above.
First Majestic、Gatos Silver及其部分董事、高管和員工可能被視爲參與與擬議合併相關的代理徵集者。根據SEC的規則,可能被視爲在合併中向First Majestic的股東和Gatos Silver的股東徵集投票權的人員信息,包括其直接或間接的利益描述,無論是通過證券持有還是其他方式,都包含在上述的代理聲明/招股說明書及其他與合併相關的向SEC和加拿大證券監管機構提交的相關文件中。有關First Majestic的董事和高管的額外信息也包含在First Majestic於2024年4月15日向SEC和加拿大證券監管機構提交的股東年度大會通知及2024年代理聲明中,而關於Gatos Silver董事和高管的信息也包含在Gatos Silver於2024年2月20日向SEC提交的截至2023年12月31日的10-K年度報告中,該報告於2024年5月6日經過第1號修訂提交給SEC,並且Gatos Silver的2024年代理聲明也包含在其2024年股東年度大會的文件中,該文件於2024年4月25日提交給SEC。這些文件可以如上所述免費獲得。
About Gatos Silver
關於Gatos Silver
Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As a 70% owner of the LGJV, the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV includes approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets.
Gatos Silver是一家以銀爲主的勘探、開發和生產公司,位於墨西哥奇瓦瓦州南部發現了一個新的富銀鋅礦區。作爲LGJV的70%股東,公司主要專注於經營塞羅·洛斯·加託斯礦山以及洛斯·加託斯地區的成長與發展。LGJV包括大約103,000公頃的礦權,代表了一個具有高度前景且未充分勘探的地區,已識別出多個優先目標的富銀鋅鉛熱液礦化區域。
On September 5, 2024, Gatos Silver and First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos Silver (the "Merger"). The proposed Merger would consolidate three world-class, producing silver mining districts in Mexico to create a leading intermediate primary silver producer. Information relating to the proposed Merger can be found at the Company's website at .
2024年9月5日,Gatos Silver與First Majestic Silver CORP.("First Majestic")宣佈達成一項最終合併協議,根據該協議,First Majestic將收購Gatos Silver所有已發行和流通的普通股(以下簡稱"合併")。擬議的合併將整合墨西哥三個世界級的生產性白銀礦區,形成一家領先的中型主要白銀生產商。有關擬議合併的信息可以在公司的網站上找到。
Qualified Person
合格人士
Scientific and technical disclosure in this press release was approved by Anthony (Tony) Scott, P.Geo., Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Technical Services of Gatos Silver who is a "Qualified Person" as defined in S-K 1300 and NI 43-101.
本新聞稿中的科學和技術披露已由Gatos Silver的公司發展與技術服務高級副總裁安東尼(託尼)·斯科特(P.Geo.)批准,他是根據S-k 1300和NI 43-101定義的"合格人員"。
Forward-Looking Statements
前瞻性聲明
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. and Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the potential for the Company to deliver value into First Majestic following completion of the Merger are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and such other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities commissions. Gatos Silver expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which such statements are based unless required to do so by applicable law. No assurance can be given that such future results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
本新聞發佈包含構成「前瞻性信息」和「前瞻性聲明」的說明,這些在美國和加拿大證券法中具有特定含義。除本新聞稿中歷史事實的陳述外,所有其他聲明,包括關於公司在合併完成後向First Majestic提供價值的潛力的聲明,均爲前瞻性聲明。前瞻性聲明基於管理層的信念和假設以及當前可獲得的信息。這些聲明受風險和不確定性的影響,實際結果可能與前瞻性聲明中所表達或暗示的結果有重大差異,以及我們在美國證券交易委員會和加拿大證券委員會的文件中所描述的其他風險和不確定性。Gatos Silver明確否認在法律要求的情況下,有更新本新聞發佈中包含的前瞻性聲明的任何義務或承諾,以反映其預期的任何變化或此類聲明所依據的任何事件、條件或情況的變化。無法保證此類未來結果會實現。前瞻性聲明僅在本新聞稿發佈日期有效。
Investors and Media Contact
投資者和媒體聯繫
André van Niekerk
Chief Financial Officer
investors@gatossilver.com
(604) 424-0984
安德烈·範·尼克克
財務長
investors@gatossilver.com
(604) 424-0984
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