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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
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FIRST QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are summarized below and discussed further in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis:
Strategic
● | For the eighth consecutive year, the Don David Gold Mine earned the prestigious Empresa Socialmente Responsable (“ESR”) award from the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI). Awards are given to organizations who demonstrate a commitment to supporting social and environmental protection programs within their local communities. |
● | During the quarter, the Company purchased and processed a thousand tonnes of tailings material from a nearby community in an effort to ensure the proper environmental treatment and storage of the material. |
● | Patrick Frenette was hired as Vice President, Technical Services and Steve Donohue was seconded as Vice President, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs (Michigan) to further derisk the successful delivery of the optimized feasibility study and permit applications for the Back Forty Project. |
● | In April 2022, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as our independent public accountant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. |
● | The Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held in person on May 19, 2022. Information regarding notice, materials, and voting can be found in the 2022 Proxy Statement filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. |
● | $0.9 million was distributed in shareholder dividends this quarter, totaling $120.3 million since 2010. |
Operational
● | Two lost time incidents occurred during the quarter. Both incidents were thoroughly investigated, and the appropriate actions were taken. |
● | The Don David Gold Mine produced and sold a total of 11,729 gold equivalent ounces, comprising 8,381 gold ounces and 265,407 silver ounces, sold at an average price per ounce of $1,898 and $24, respectively. |
● | Exploration focused on infill drilling with encouraging results from the Arista vein system. Step-out resource expansion drilling is ongoing. |
● | The feasibility study for the Back Forty Project in Michigan, USA progressed during Q1 2022 with the feasibility study expected in the second half of this year followed by permit applications being submitted with state agencies in Michigan. |
Financial
● | Our balance sheet remains strong with $31.2 million in cash as of March 31, 2022, a decrease of $2.5 million since December 31, 2021 after investing $8.2 million in capital and exploration expenditures. (See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – 2022 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary below for details.) |
● | Year-to-date cash flow from operating activities was $4.2 million. |
● | Net income was $4.0 million or $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter. |
● | Working capital was $32.4 million at March 31, 2022, $3.1 million higher than at December 31, 2021. The increase is primarily due to an increase in accounts receivables as a result of higher base metal prices and timing of shipments in March. |
● | Total cash cost for the quarter was $ (121) per gold equivalent (“AuEq”) ounce (after co-product credits) and total all-in sustaining cost for the quarter was $499 per AuEq ounce (after co-product credits). Both non-GAAP measures were favorably impacted by co-product credits for base metals. (See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Non-GAAP Measures below for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to applicable GAAP measures.) |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
Note | 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | | |||
Accounts receivable, net | | |||||
Inventories, net | 4 | | ||||
Promissory note | 6 | | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7 | | ||||
Total current assets | | | ||||
Property, plant and mine development, net | 8 | | ||||
Other non-current assets | | | ||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | | $ | | ||
Income taxes payable, net | | | ||||
Mining royalty taxes payable, net | | | ||||
Zinc zero cost collar | 17 | | | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9 | | | |||
Total current liabilities | | | ||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | 11 | | | |||
Gold and silver stream agreements | 10 | | | |||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 5 | | | |||
Contingent consideration | 12 | | | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 9 | | | |||
Total liabilities | | | ||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||
Common stock - $ | ||||||
| | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | | | ||||
Retained earnings | | | ||||
Treasury stock at cost, | ( | ( | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | | | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
Note |
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Sales, net | 3 | $ | | $ | | ||
Cost of sales: | |||||||
Production costs | | | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | |||||
Reclamation and remediation | | | |||||
Total cost of sales | | | |||||
Mine gross profit | | | |||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | | | |||||
Exploration expenses | | | |||||
Restructuring expenses | - | | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 16 | | | ||||
Realized and unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar | 17 | | - | ||||
Other expense (income), net | 18 | | ( | ||||
Total costs and expenses | | | |||||
Income before income taxes | | | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 5 | | | ||||
Net income | $ | | $ | | |||
Net income per common share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted net income per common share | 19 | | | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 19 | | | ||||
Diluted | 19 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of |
| Par Value of |
| Additional Paid- |
| Retained |
| Treasury |
| Accumulated |
| Total | |||||||
Balance, December 31, 2020 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | | - | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Net stock options exercised | | - | | - | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued for vested restricted stock units | | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
Dividends declared | - | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Surrender of stock for taxes due on vesting | ( | - | ( | - | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2021 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Balance, December 31, 2021 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | - | - | | - | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Stock options exercised - settled in cash | - | - | ( | - | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Dividends declared | - | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | |||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | | - | - | | |||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2022 | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
Note | 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net income | $ | | $ | | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | ||||||
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | ( | | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | ||||
Stock-based compensation | | | ||||
Other operating adjustments | 21 | | | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | ( | | ||||
Inventories | ( | ( | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | ||||
Other noncurrent assets | | ( | ||||
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | ( | ( | ||||
Mining royalty and income taxes payable, net | ( | | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Capital expenditures | ( | ( | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of gold and silver rounds | | | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds (for) from the exercise of stock options | ( | | ||||
Dividends paid | ( | ( | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | ( | | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | | $ | | ||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||||||
Interest expense paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||
Income and mining taxes paid | $ | | $ | |||
Non-cash investing activities: | ||||||
Change in capital expenditures in accounts payable | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||
Change in estimate for asset retirement costs | $ | - | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
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GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (“interim financial statements”) of Gold Resource Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures required by United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules, although the Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim financial statements have been included. The results reported in these interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements. Unless otherwise noted, there have been no material changes to the footnotes from those accompanying the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.
Certain items in the prior period’s consolidated financial statements and notes have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.
2. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Recent accounting pronouncements issued have been evaluated and do not presently impact our financial statements and supplemental data.
3. Revenue
The Company derives its revenue from the sale of doré and concentrates. The following table presents the Company’s net sales for each period presented, disaggregated by source:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Doré sales, net | ||||||
Gold | $ | | $ | | ||
Silver | | | ||||
Less: Refining charges | ( | ( | ||||
Total doré sales, net | | | ||||
Concentrate sales | ||||||
Gold | | | ||||
Silver | | | ||||
Copper | | | ||||
Lead | | | ||||
Zinc | | | ||||
Less: Treatment and refining charges | ( | ( | ||||
Total concentrate sales, net | | | ||||
Realized gain embedded derivative, net | | | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) - embedded derivative, net | | ( | ||||
Total sales, net | $ | | $ | |
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4. Inventories, net
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, inventories, net, consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Stockpiles - underground mine | $ | | $ | - | ||
Concentrates | | | ||||
Doré, net | | | ||||
Subtotal - product inventories | | | ||||
Materials and supplies (1) | | | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Net of reserve for obsolescence of $ |
5. Income Taxes
The Company recorded an income tax expense of $
Mexico Mining Taxation
Mining entities in Mexico are subject to two mining duties in addition to the
On January 1, 2022, the 2022 Tax Reform became effective in Mexico, which included several amendments to the Income Tax Law relevant to tax provisions. For 2022, a depreciation rate of 5% per year was established for constructions of facilities, additions, repairs, improvements, adaptations, as well as any other construction performed in a mining lot in accordance with Article 12 of the Mining Law. This amendment is intended to prevent taxpayers from deducting works performed in mining lots as expenses for the year.
The Company periodically transfers funds from its Mexican wholly-owned subsidiary to the U.S. in the form of dividends, which are subject to a
As of March 31, 2022, the Company believes that it has
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6. Promissory Note
The promissory note was acquired in the Aquila Resources, Inc. (“Aquila”) acquisition. In October 2021, Aquila sold its Wisconsin assets to Green Light Metals in return for a Canadian dollar (“C$”)
7. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | $ | | $ | | ||
Prepaid insurance | | | ||||
Other current assets | | | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
8. Property, Plant and Mine Development, net
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, property, plant and mine development, net consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Asset retirement costs | $ | | $ | | ||
Construction-in-progress (1) | | | ||||
Furniture and office equipment | | | ||||
Land | | | ||||
Mineral interest | | | ||||
Light vehicles and other mobile equipment | | | ||||
Machinery and equipment | | | ||||
Mill facilities and infrastructure | | | ||||
Mine Development | | | ||||
Software and licenses | | | ||||
Subtotal | | | ||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
(1) |
The Company recorded depreciation and amortization expense of $
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9. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Accrued royalty payments | $ | | $ | | ||
IVA taxes payable, net | | - | ||||
Employee profit sharing obligation | | | ||||
Other payables | | | ||||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | | $ | | ||
Accrued non-current labor obligation | $ | | $ | | ||
Deferred stock unit ("DSU") compensation liability | | | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | | | ||||
Total other non-current liabilities | $ | | $ | |
On April 23, 2021, a decree that reforms labor outsourcing in Mexico was published in the Federation’s Official Gazette. This new decree amends the outsourcing provisions, whereby operating companies will no longer be able to source their labor resources used to carry out the core business functions from service entities or third-party providers.
Under Mexican law, employees are entitled to receive statutory profit sharing (Participacion a los Trabajadores de las Utilidades or “PTU”) payments. The required cash payment to employees in the aggregate is equal to
As a result of adoption of the new legislation, at March 31, 2022, $
IVA taxes payable, net is a value added (“IVA”) tax in Mexico assessed on the sales of products and purchases of materials and services. Businesses owe IVA taxes as the business sells a product and collects IVA taxes from its customers. Likewise, businesses are generally entitled to recover the taxes they have paid related to purchases of materials and services, either as a refund or credit to IVA tax payable. Amounts recorded as IVA taxes in the consolidated financial statements represent the net estimated IVA tax payable or receivable, since there is a legal right of offset of IVA taxes. As of March 31, 2022, this resulted in a liability balance. In prior periods, the IVA receivable balance was reported under Other current assets.
10. Gold and Silver Stream Agreements
The following table presents the Company’s liabilities related to the Gold and Silver Stream Agreements as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| As of |
| As of | |||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Liability related to the Gold Stream Agreement | $ | | $ | | ||
Liability related to the Silver Stream Agreement | | | ||||
Total liability | $ | | $ | |
Periodic interest expense will be incurred based on an implied interest rate. The implied interest rate is determined based on the timing and probability of future production and an 8% discount rate. Interest expense will be recorded to the
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and the gold and silver stream agreement liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Gold Streaming Agreement
In November 2017, Aquila entered into a stream agreement with Osisko Bermuda Limited (“OBL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (TSX & NYSE: OR), pursuant to which OBL agreed to commit approximately $
The $
Per the terms of the gold stream agreement, OBL will purchase
Silver Stream Agreement
Through a series of contracts, Aquila executed a silver stream agreement with OBL to purchase
Per the terms of the silver stream agreement, OBL will purchase
The $
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11. Reclamation and Remediation
The following table presents the changes in reclamation and remediation obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021:
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Reclamation liabilities – balance at beginning of period | $ | | $ | | ||
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain) | | ( | ||||
Reclamation liabilities – balance at end of period | | | ||||
Asset retirement obligation – balance at beginning of period | | | ||||
Accretion | | | ||||
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain) | | ( | ||||
Asset retirement obligation – balance at end of period | | | ||||
Total period end balance | $ | | $ | |
The Company’s undiscounted reclamation liabilities of $
The Company’s asset retirement obligations reflect the additions to the asset for reclamation and remediation costs in Property, Plant & Mine Development, post 2013 development stage status, which are discounted using a credit adjusted risk-free rate of
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has equipment purchase commitments of approximately $
Contingent Consideration
With the Aquila acquisition, the Company assumed a contingent consideration related to the December 30, 2013, Aquila acquisition of
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The contingent consideration is composed of the following in Canadian dollars:
The value of future installments is based on C$
a. | C$ |
b. | C$ |
c. | C$ |
d. | C$ |
The value of the contingent consideration at March 31, 2022 was $
Other Contingencies
The Company has certain other contingencies resulting from litigation, claims, and other commitments that are subject to a variety of environmental and safety laws and regulations incident related to the ordinary course of business. The Company currently has no basis to conclude that any or all of such contingencies will materially affect its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, in the future, there may be changes to these contingencies, or additional contingencies may occur, any of which might result in an accrual or a change in current accruals recorded by the Company, and there can be no assurance that their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
With the successful acquisition of Aquila Resources Inc. on December 10, 2021, the Company assumed substantial liabilities that relate to the gold and silver stream agreements with Osisko Bermuda Limited (see Note 10 - Gold and Silver Stream Agreements). Under the agreements, Osisko deposited a total of $
13. Shareholders’ Equity
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company declared and paid dividends of $
At the Company’s annual meeting held in June 2021, shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from
14. Derivatives
Embedded Derivatives
Concentrate sales contracts contain embedded derivatives due to the provisional pricing terms for unsettled shipments. At the end of each reporting period, the Company records an adjustment to accounts receivable and revenue to reflect the mark-to-market adjustments for outstanding provisional invoices based on forward metal prices. Please see Note - 20 Fair Value Measurement for additional information on the realized and unrealized gain (loss) recorded to adjust accounts receivable and revenue.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s unsettled sales contracts at March 31, 2022 with the quantities of metals under contract subject to final pricing occurring through May 2022:
Gold | Silver | Copper | Lead | Zinc | Total | |||||||||||||
| (ounces) |
| (ounces) |
| (tonnes) |
| (tonnes) |
| (tonnes) | |||||||||
Under contract | | |||||||||||||||||
Average forward price (per ounce or tonne) | $ | | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Unsettled sales contracts value (in thousands) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ |
Other Derivatives
Derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value will impact the Company’s earnings through mark-to-market adjustments until the physical commodity is delivered or the financial instrument is settled. The fair value does not reflect the realized or cash value of the instrument.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s derivatives not designated as hedges consist of zinc zero cost collars used to manage its near-term exposure to cash flow variability from zinc price risks. A zero cost collar is a combination of two options: a sold call option and a purchased put option. The Company sold call options to establish the ceiling price of $
Derivatives are carried at fair value and on a net basis when a legal right of offset exists with the same counterparty. Otherwise, any fair value gains or losses are recognized in earnings in the current period. The March 2022 London Metal Exchange (“LME”) average zinc price of $
The Company manages credit risk by selecting counterparties that it believes to be financially strong, by entering into netting arrangements with counterparties and by requiring other credit risk mitigants, as appropriate. The Company actively evaluates the creditworthiness of its counterparties, assigns appropriate credit limits, and monitors credit exposures against those assigned limits.
15. Employee Benefits
Effective October 2012, the Company adopted a profit sharing plan (the “Plan”) which covers all U.S. employees. The Plan meets the requirements of a qualified retirement plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan also provides eligible employees the opportunity to make tax deferred contributions to a retirement trust account up to
On April 23, 2021, a decree that reforms labor outsourcing in Mexico was published in the Federation’s Official Gazette. This new decree amends the outsourcing provisions, whereby operating companies will no longer be able to source their labor resources used to carry out the core business functions from service entities or third-party providers. Under Mexican law, employees are entitled to receive statutory profit sharing (Participacion a los Trabajadores de las Utilidades or “PTU”) payments. The required cash payment to employees in the aggregate is equal to
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16. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company’s compensation program comprises three main elements: base salary, an annual short-term incentive plan (“STIP”) cash award, and long-term equity-based incentive compensation (“LTIP”) in the form of performance share units (“PSUs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock options, and deferred stock units (“DSUs”).
The Gold Resource Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) allows for the issuance of up to
Effective January 1, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, implemented a program to issue DSUs. DSUs are qualifying instruments under the terms of the Company’s Incentive Plan and therefore do not require additional shareholder approval. The vesting and settlement terms of the DSUs are determined by the Compensation Committee at the time the DSUs are awarded.
DSUs of
RSUs of
Stock options of
PSUs of
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Stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented is as follows:
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2022 |
| 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | |||||
Stock options | $ | | $ | | |
Restricted stock units | | ( | |||
Deferred stock units | | | |||
Total | $ | | $ | |
The Company has a short-term incentive plan (“STIP”) for its management team that provides annual cash payable upon achievement of specified performance metrics. As of March 31, 2022, we accrued $
17. Zinc Zero Cost Collar
During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the realized and unrealized losses related to the Company’s Zinc Zero Cost Collar are the following:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Realized loss on zinc zero cost collar (1) | | - | ||||
Unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar (1) | | - | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | - |
(1) | Gains and losses due to changes in fair value are non-cash in nature until such time that they are realized through cash transactions. |
Effective May 18, 2021, GRC entered into Trading Agreement with Auramet International LLC that govern nonexchange traded, over-the-counter, spot, forward and option transactions on both a deliverable and non-deliverable basis involving various metals and currencies. Please see Note 14 - Derivatives for additional information.
18. Other (Income) Expense, net
Other (income) expense, net, for the periods presented consisted of the following:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Unrealized currency exchange loss (1) | $ | | $ | | ||
Realized currency exchange loss (gain) | | ( | ||||
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss from gold and silver rounds, net | ( | | ||||
Interest on streaming liabilities | | - | ||||
Other expense (income) | | ( | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | ( |
(1) | Gains and losses due to changes in fair value are non-cash in nature until such time that they are realized through cash transactions. For additional information regarding the Company’s fair value measurements and investments, please see Note 20 - Fair Value Measurement. |
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19. Net Income per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share are calculated based on the assumption that stock options and other dilutive securities outstanding, which have an exercise price less than the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the period, would have been exercised on the later of the beginning of the period or the date granted and that the funds obtained from the exercise were used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. All the Company’s RSUs and DSUs are considered to be dilutive in periods with net income.
The effect of the Company’s dilutive securities is calculated using the treasury stock method and only those instruments that result in a reduction in net income per common share are included in the calculation. Options to purchase
Basic and diluted net income per common share is calculated as follows:
For the three months ended | |||||
March 31, | |||||
2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Numerator: | |||||
Net income (in thousands) | $ | | $ | | |
Denominator: | |||||
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | | | |||
Dilutive effect of share-based awards | | | |||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | |||
Basic and diluted net income per common share | | |
20. Fair Value Measurement
Fair value accounting establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 | Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and |
Level 3 | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). |
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As required by accounting guidance, assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table sets forth certain of the Company’s assets measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| As of | As of |
| |||||
March 31, | December 31, | Input Hierarchy Level | ||||||
2022 |
| 2021 | ||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | Level 1 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | $ | | $ | | Level 2 | |||
Derivative liability - zinc zero cost collar | $ | ( | $ | ( | Level 2 |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash deposits and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
Accounts receivable, net: Accounts receivable, net include amounts due to the Company for deliveries of concentrates and doré sold to customers, net of embedded derivatives mark-to-market value of $
Derivative liability - zinc zero cost collar: Derivatives are carried at fair value and on a net basis as a legal right of offset exists with the same counterparty. The valuation is using the Black Scholes model as applied to zinc call options and considers interest rate forecast, market volatility, and the zinc forward price curve for each respective hedge period. Any fair value gains or losses are recognized in earnings in the current period. The fair value does not reflect the realized or cash value of the instrument. Mark-to-market adjustments are made until the physical commodity is delivered or the financial instrument is settled. At each reporting period Management evaluates the unrealized gain (loss) on the derivatives instruments based on average London Metal Exchange forward underlying price over a period from the trade date to the payment date.
For the zinc zero cost collar, when the prior month LME average zinc price is greater than the call price, positions settling in the period are recorded as a realized gain or loss, and unsettled positions are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss.
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Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of these financial instruments were included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations as shown in the following table:
For the three months ended March 31, | Statements of Operations Classification | ||||||||
|
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| ||||
Note | |||||||||
Realized and unrealized derivative gain (loss), net | 14 | $ | | $ | ( | Sales, net | |||
Realized loss on zinc zero cost collar | 17 | $ | ( | $ | - | Realized and unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar | |||
Unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar | 17 | $ | ( | $ | - | Realized and unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar |
Realized/Unrealized Derivatives
The following tables summarize the Company’s realized/unrealized derivatives for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Gold |
| Silver |
| Copper |
| Lead |
| Zinc |
| Total | |||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
Realized gain | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Unrealized gain | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Total realized/unrealized derivatives, net | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
| Gold |
| Silver |
| Copper |
| Lead |
| Zinc |
| Total | |||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||
Realized (loss) gain | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain | ( | ( | | ( | | ( | ||||||||||||
Total realized/unrealized derivatives, net | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( |
21. Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Other operating adjustments and write-downs within the net cash provided by operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 consisted of the following:
| For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2022 |
| 2021 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on gold and silver rounds | $ | ( | $ | | ||
Realized loss on gold and silver rounds | | - | ||||
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss | | | ||||
Unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar | | - | ||||
Other | ( | | ||||
Total other operating adjustments | $ | | $ | |
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22. Segment Reporting
As of March 31, 2022, the Company has organized its operations into
The following table shows selected information from the Consolidated Balance Sheets relating to the Company’s segments (in thousands):
| Oaxaca, |
| Michigan, |
| Corporate |
| Consolidated | |||||
As of March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current assets | | | | | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | | | | | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
As of December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total non-current assets | | | | | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Total current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | ||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | | | | | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
The following table shows selected information from the Consolidated Statements of Operations relating to the Company’s segments (in thousands):
| Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Michigan, USA (1) |
| Corporate and Other |
| Consolidated | ||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales, net | $ | | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 45,417 | |||||||||
Total mine cost of sales | | - | - | 26,094 | |||||||||||||
Exploration expense | | 1,068 | - | 2,305 | |||||||||||||
Total other costs and expenses | | 317 | 2,639 | 7,648 | |||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes (benefit) | | - | - | 5,351 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | | $ | (1,385) | $ | (2,639) | $ | 4,019 | |||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales, net | $ | | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 27,268 | |||||||||
Total mine cost of sales | | - | - | 18,693 | |||||||||||||
Exploration expense | | - | 10 | 1,207 | |||||||||||||
Total other costs and expenses | ( | - | 2,625 | 2,247 | |||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes (benefit) | | - | - | 2,594 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | | $ | - | $ | (2,635) | $ | 2,527 | |||||||||
(1) | Michigan, USA was acquired on December 10, 2021, and therefore, there is no information for the three months ended March 31, 2021. |
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23. COVID-19 Pandemic
The Company continues to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and communities by taking precautionary measures, including specialized training, social distancing, screening workers before they enter facilities, a work from home mandate where possible, and close monitoring of national and regional COVID-19 impacts and governmental guidelines. Since our non-mining workforce is able to work remotely with the benefit of technology, we are able to maintain our operations and internal controls over financial reporting and disclosures.
As of the date of the issuance of these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, there have been no other significant impacts, including impairments, to the Company’s operations and financial statements. However, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and related advisories and restrictions. These developments and the impact of COVID-19 on the financial markets and the overall economy are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. If the financial markets and/or the overall economy are impacted for an extended period, the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows may be materially adversely affected. The Company is not able to estimate the duration of the pandemic and potential impact on its business if disruptions or delays in business developments and shipments of product occur. In addition, a severe prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to the business, including a decreased ability to raise additional capital when and if needed on acceptable terms, if at all. As the situation continues to evolve, the Company will continue to closely monitor market conditions and respond accordingly. The Company has completed various scenario planning analyses to consider potential impacts of COVID-19 on its business, including volatility in commodity prices, temporary disruptions and/or curtailments of operating activities (voluntary or involuntary). The Company believes that current working capital balances will be sufficient for the foreseeable future, although there is no assurance that will be the case.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion summarizes the results of operations of Gold Resource Corporation and its subsidiaries (“we”, “our”, or “us”) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and compares those results with the three months ended March 31, 2021 It also analyzes the Company’s financial condition at March 31, 2022 and compares it to the financial condition at December 31, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis and the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2021 contained in our annual report on Form 10-K.
The discussion also presents certain non-GAAP financial measures that are important to management in its evaluation of our operating results, and which are used by management to compare our performance with what we perceive to be peer group mining companies and are relied on as part of management’s decision-making process. Management believes these measures may also be important to investors in evaluating our performance. For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the discussion under “Non-GAAP Measures”.
See Forward-Looking Statements at the end of this Item 2 for important information regarding statements contained herein.
Overview
Gold Resource Corporation is a mining company that pursues gold and silver projects that are expected to achieve both low operating costs and high returns on capital. The Don David Gold Mine currently has six projects with the primary mineral production coming from the Arista underground mine. This mine supplies ore to our processing facilities to produce gold and silver doré and copper, lead, and zinc concentrates which also contain gold and silver. The Back Forty Project, when developed, is expected to produce gold and silver doré and copper, lead, and zinc concentrates bearing gold and silver. The current feasibility study is planned to be completed in the second half of 2022 with permitting and detailed engineering to continue into 2023. The Company has formed an integrated project team to optimize the feasibility study, related mine plan, and to ensure a positive long-term impact on the environment and host communities.
Working safely continues to underpin all that we do, with our goal of developing a zero-harm workplace for our employees, the environment, and our local communities. Despite rigorous safety protocols being in place, we had two lost time incidents during the first quarter of 2022. In 2021, we initiated a Global Health and Safety Directive with an objective to lower first aid, medical aid, lost time accidents, and near misses.
This program builds on the protocols already in place and provides our operation’s personnel with a common approach to achieving our safety objectives. Current safety program objectives are focused on identification and monitoring of leading indicators of a safe workplace such as leadership in the field, regular and consistent risk assessment, behavioral observations, training records, and department safety meetings. The team at Gold Resource Corporation holds itself accountable to the highest environmental, social, and governance standards. Our commitment to acting responsibly and delivering excellence in sustainability allows us to deliver benefits to all our stakeholders, including our employees and local communities. |
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COVID-19 Pandemic
The Company continues to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and communities by taking precautionary measures, including specialized training, social distancing, screening workers before they enter facilities, a work from home mandate where possible, and close monitoring of national and regional COVID-19 impacts and governmental guidelines. Since our non-mining workforce is able to work remotely with the benefit of technology, we are able to maintain our operations and internal controls over financial reporting and disclosures. Please see Note 23 – COVID-19 in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes for additional information.
Results of Operations
Don David Gold Mine
Mine activities during the first three months of 2022 included development and ore extraction from the Arista mine. The following table summarizes certain production statistics about our Don David Gold Mine for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Arista Mine | ||||||
Milled | ||||||
Tonnes Milled | 135,801 | 127,403 | ||||
Grade | ||||||
Average Gold Grade (g/t) | 3.00 | 1.68 | ||||
Average Silver Grade (g/t) | 81 | 78 | ||||
Average Copper Grade (%) | 0.41 | 0.43 | ||||
Average Lead Grade (%) | 1.97 | 1.70 | ||||
Average Zinc Grade (%) | 4.89 | 4.29 | ||||
Combined | ||||||
Tonnes Milled (1) | 136,844 | 138,980 | ||||
Tonnes Milled per Day (2) | 1,590 | 1,604 | ||||
Metal production (before payable metal deductions) (3) | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 11,187 | 6,097 | ||||
Silver (ozs.) | 332,292 | 307,610 | ||||
Copper (tonnes) | 431 | 441 | ||||
Lead (tonnes) | 2,073 | 1,737 | ||||
Zinc (tonnes) | 5,562 | 4,377 |
(1) | Combined tonnes milled in Q1 2021 included 11,577 tonnes from the Open Pit Mine. The Open Pit Mine is no longer in production. Additionally, Q1 2022 combined tonnes milled includes 1,043 purchased tonnes related to an environmental initiative with a local community. |
(2) | Based on actual days the mill operated during the period. |
(3) | The difference between what we report as "Metal Production" and "Metal Sold" is attributable to the difference between the quantities of metals contained in the concentrates we produce versus the portion of those metals for which we are paid according to the terms of our sales contracts. Differences can also arise from inventory changes related to shipping schedules, or variances in ore grades and recoveries which impact the amount of metals contained in concentrates produced and sold. |
Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Don David Gold Mine production totaled 11,187 gold ounces and 332,292 silver ounces, representing a 83% increase in gold production and a 8% increase silver production, from the same period in 2021. The increase is a direct result of the higher grades processed.
Production Volumes
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, total tonnes milled were in line with the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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The paste fill plant continues to provide substantial efficiencies by returning processing waste to underground workings since it commenced operations in 2019. Such waste would have otherwise been placed in the tailings’ storage facility. The paste fill is an effective method of reducing surface tailings and provides structural ground support that allows for more complete mining of mineral reserves.
Construction of the tailings filtration plant and dry stack facility were completed in 2021. The dry stack facilities will conserve and recirculate water, eliminate risks related to traditional tailings facilities, accelerate reclamation of certain areas of the open pit mine, and extend the life of the operations. Through March 2022, 15,499 tonnes of tailings were processed through the plant.
Grades & Recoveries
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the majority of ore processed came from the Arista underground mine with an average gold grade of 3.00 g/t and silver grade of 81 g/t, compared to 1.68 g/t and 78 g/t, respectively, for the same period in 2021. The average gold grade was 79% higher and silver grade 4% higher, consistent with the current year mine plan.
Our base metals average grades during the three months ended March 31, 2022 were 0.41% copper, 1.97% lead, and 4.89% zinc. Lead and zinc grades were 16% and 14% higher than the same period in 2021, consistent with the current year mine plan.
Gold recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were 84.3% reflecting a 3.1% increase over the same period in 2021. Gold recoveries are expected to continue to increase as the gold regrind circuit is completed. Silver, lead, and copper recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased 2.2%, 3.1%, and 2.7%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2021 due to adjustments that were being made in the process plant to identify optimal levels of water and reagents. Zinc recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were 83.8%, reflecting a 3.7% increase over the same period in 2021.
Financial Measures
The following table summarizes certain financial data of the Company for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
2022 |
| 2021 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Doré and concentrate sales | $ | 46,131 | $ | 30,258 | ||
Less: Treatment and refining charges | (2,748) | (2,955) | ||||
Realized/unrealized derivatives, net | 2,034 | (35) | ||||
Sales, net | 45,417 | 27,268 | ||||
Total cost of sales | 26,094 | 18,693 | ||||
Mine gross profit | 19,323 | 8,575 | ||||
Other costs and expenses, including tax: | 15,304 | 6,048 | ||||
Net income | $ | 4,019 | $ | 2,527 | ||
Other Non-GAAP Financial Measures: | ||||||
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | (121) | $ | 413 | ||
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | 499 | $ | 943 | ||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold (1) | $ | 811 | $ | 1,275 |
(1) | For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the discussion under “Non-GAAP Measures”. |
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Sales, net
DDGM net sales of $45.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased by $18.1 million, or 67%, when compared to 2021. The increase in 2022 sales is the result of increased sales volumes and higher realized metal prices outlined in the table below. Gold ounces sold increased significantly in the first quarter 2022 over 2021 by 3,362 ounces, or 67%.
The following table summarizes certain sales statistics about the Don David Gold Mine operations for the periods indicated:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Metal sold | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 8,381 | 5,019 | ||||
Silver (ozs.) | 265,407 | 253,061 | ||||
Copper (tonnes) | 408 | 382 | ||||
Lead (tonnes) | 1,639 | 1,176 | ||||
Zinc (tonnes) | 4,359 | 3,134 | ||||
Average metal prices realized (1) | ||||||
Gold ($ per oz.) | $ | 1,898 | $ | 1,787 | ||
Silver ($ per oz.) | $ | 23.94 | $ | 26.77 | ||
Copper ($ per tonne) | $ | 10,144 | $ | 8,873 | ||
Lead ($ per tonne) | $ | 2,347 | $ | 2,082 | ||
Zinc ($ per tonne) | $ | 3,842 | $ | 2,797 | ||
Precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold | ||||||
Gold Ounces | 8,381 | 5,019 | ||||
Gold Equivalent Ounces from Silver | 3,348 | 3,791 | ||||
Total AuEq oz | 11,729 | 8,810 |
(1) | Average metal prices realized vary from the market metal prices due to final settlement adjustments from our provisional invoices when they are settled. Our average metal prices realized will therefore differ from the average market metal prices in most cases. |
Treatment Charges
Treatment charges for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were $2.7 million, or $429 per base metal tonne sold, compared to $3.0 million, or $630 per base metal tonne sold for the same period in 2021. This 32% decrease in the per base metal tonne sold was expected as a result of the negotiations of new treatment charge agreements. Zinc treatment charges are largely dependent on the benchmark and spot treatment charge market for zinc, which is expected to increase in 2022.
Total cost of sales
Total cost of sales increased to $26.1 million at March 31, 2022 from $18.7 million for the same period in 2021. The $7.4 million increase was primarily related to a $2.6 million increase in depreciation expense and a $4.8 million increase in production costs. Depreciation expense was higher as a result of the reserve base being lower in the units of production calculation, resulting in higher depreciation cost per tonne of ore processed. Production costs of $20.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are 32% higher than the production costs of $15.2 million for the same period in 2021. The increase is partially related to $1.9 million increase in consumable goods caused by a 13% price increase in chemicals used in the processing, $0.8 million increase in royalties expense due to higher sales, $1.5 million impact related to the Mexico Labor Reform for long-term employee obligations and profit sharing, and $1.0 million increase in transportation costs due to higher volume of concentrates and a 9% price increase in transportation cost.
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Mine Gross Profit
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, mine gross profit increased by 125%, or $10.7 million, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to a 67% increase, or $18.1 million, in net sales offset by a 40% increase, or $7.4 million, in cost of sales.
Net Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded net income of $4.0 million, as compared to net income of $2.5 million during the same period in 2021. The 59% increase is attributable to the higher mine gross profit discussed above offset by higher other costs and expenses, including taxes discussed below.
Other Costs and Expenses, Including Taxes
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2022 |
| 2021 |
| ||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Other costs and expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 1,899 | $ | 1,581 | |||
Exploration expenses | 2,305 | 1,207 | |||||
Restructuring expenses | - | 496 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 774 | 484 | |||||
Realized and unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar | 4,137 | - | |||||
Other expense (income), net | 838 | (314) | |||||
Total other costs and expenses | 9,953 | 3,454 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 5,351 | 2,594 | |||||
Total other costs, including taxes | $ | 15,304 | $ | 6,048 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
General and administrative expenses – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, general and administrative expenses were $1.9 million, 20% higher than in the same period of 2021 primarily due to the impact of increased audit fees and consulting services related to finalizing the Aquila acquisition and 2021 fiscal year end audit.
Exploration expenses – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, property exploration expenses totaled $2.3 million compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2021. The increase of $1.1 million reflects the addition of the feasibility and permitting costs for the Back Forty advanced exploration project. Exploration activities in Oaxaca, Mexico remained unchanged compared to the same period in 2021.
Stock-based compensation – Stock-based compensation increased $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This increase is mainly due to the equity awarded to Senior Management related to 2021 performance and DSUs awarded to the Board of Directors related to their 2022 compensation structure. Management continues to work with an independent compensation consultant to evaluate the stock-based compensation program.
Realized and unrealized loss on zinc zero cost collar – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, $4.1 million of loss was recorded related to the zinc zero cost collar. Of this loss, $2.5 million is unrealized and relates to zero cost collars that will mature April through December 2022
Other (income) expense, net – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, $0.8 million of other expense was recorded compared to $0.3 million other income during the same period of 2021. The $1.2 million increase in expense is primarily due to a $0.5 million increase in realized and unrealized foreign exchange loss and $0.2 million in interest expense related to the gold and silver stream liabilities assumed with the Aquila acquisition. See Note 18 - Other (income) expense, net for a detailed breakdown.
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Provision for income taxes – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, income tax expense increased to $5.4 million from $2.6 million from the same period in 2021. The 2022 income tax expense is driven by the increase in net income at DDGM.
Other Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold is $ (121) compared to $413 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. In 2022, we have a negative cash cost per ounce due to the higher amount of co-product credits we received related to the higher base metal prices realized and the 33% increase in total number of gold equivalent ounces sold.
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold was $499 compared to $943 for the same period in 2022. The decrease is directly related to the lower cash costs per ounce discussed above offset by higher sustaining capital expenditures, general and administrative expense, and stock-based compensation.
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold – For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold was $811 compared to $1,275 for the same period in 2022. The decrease is due to the lower all-in sustaining costs discussed above offset by higher exploration expense related to advancing the Back Forty feasibility and permitting activities.
2022 Capital and Exploration Investment Summary
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 | 2022 full year guidance | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
Sustaining Investments: | ||||||
Underground Development | Capital | $ | 1,582 | $ | 8.5 - 9.5 million | |
Infill Drilling and Exploration Development | Capital | 2,155 | 7.0 - 7.5 million | |||
Other Sustaining Capital | Capital | 859 | 4.0 - 4.5 million | |||
Subtotal of Sustaining Investments: | 4,596 | |||||
Growth Investments: | ||||||
DDGM growth: | ||||||
Gold Regrind | Capital | 571 | - | |||
Dry Stack Completion | Capital | 782 | - | |||
Surface Exploration / Other | Exploration | 730 | 2.5 - 3.0 million | |||
Underground Exploration Drilling | Exploration | 507 | 3.0 - 3.5 million | |||
Back Forty growth: | ||||||
Back Forty Feasibility Study & Permits | Exploration | 1,068 | 8.0-9.0 million | |||
Subtotal of Growth Investments: | 3,658 | |||||
Total Capital and Exploration: | $ | 8,254 | $ | 33.0 - 37.0 million |
The Company’s investment in Mexico continued in Q1 2022 totaling $7.1 million. Our investment in Mexico is focused on favorably impacting our environment, social and governance programs while creating operational efficiencies and longevity. Year-to-date at the Back Forty Project, $1.1 million has been invested in feasibility and permitting initiatives.
Gold Regrind Project: Regrinding of the zinc tailings is expected to increase gold recovery by 6% to 10%. The reground material will be leached to produce doré bars. Completion and commissioning are expected in Q2 2022. As of March 31, 2022, a total of $1.6 million has been invested in this project, $1.1 million in 2021. Another $0.2 million is expected to be spent before completion.
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Dry Stack Tailings Project: Construction of the tailings filtration plant and dry stack facility were completed in 2021. During Q1 2022, work continued to optimize the operations of the filtration plant. Through March 2022, 15,499 tons of tailings were processed through the plant. The dry stack facilities will conserve and recirculate water, eliminate risks related to traditional tailings facilities, accelerate reclamation of certain areas of the open pit mine, and extend the life of the operations. The dry-stacked tailings will accelerate reclamation of certain areas of the open pit mine, extend the life of the operations, and reduce water consumption as approximately 80% of the process water will be available for reuse. As of March 31, 2022, a total of $14.8 million has been invested in this project, $14.0 million through 2021.
Dry Stack Tailings Filtration Plant and Dry Stack Area | Filtration Plant Press |
Underground and Exploration Development: Mine development during the quarter included ramps and accesses to different areas of the deposit and exploration development drifts. A total of 1,094 meters of development, at a cost of $2.4 million, was completed during the quarter. Underground mine development was $1.6 million and exploration development was $0.8 million (included in Infill Drilling and Exploration Development in the table above). We plan to invest a total of $8.5 million to $9.5 million in underground development and an additional $4.0 million to $4.5 million in exploration development in 2022.
Back Forty Feasibility and Permitting: Work on the optimized feasibility study progressed during Q1 2022. Current initiatives are focused on mine planning and process plant design. Environmental considerations are a key factor in the overall site layout and infrastructure decisions being made. The feasibility study is expected to be released the second half of 2022 followed by permit applications being submitted with state agencies in Michigan.
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2022 DDGM Exploration Updates
Our portfolio of properties that make up our Don David Gold Mine are located along a 55 kilometer trend of the San Jose structural corridor in the Sierra Madre Sur mountain range. This structural corridor trends north 70 degrees west and spans three historic mining districts within Oaxaca. Exploration activity is performed on several properties, demonstrating our commitment to long-term investment in Oaxaca, Mexico. Activity in the first quarter of 2022 has focused on drilling at the Arista mine.
Underground exploration drilling is ongoing from various locations within the Arista mine: 1) to continue testing of the Three Sisters Zone, as well as other new vein targets and 2) to further define and expand the reserves and resources of the current vein systems in production. During the quarter, we have completed 6 exploration drill holes (2,734 meters) and 45 infill drill holes (5,774 meters).
● | Infill drilling focused on the Arista vein system up- and down-dip of existing workings. Infill drilling has confirmed zones of high grade mineralization within the Resource model. Drill results have also identified new zones of precious and base metal mineralization. |
● | Exploration drilling continued to test expansion of the Switchback system which extends for over a kilometer along strike and remains open in both directions as well as up- and down-dip. |
● | Exploration drilling focused in the northwestern extension of Switchback, where drilling of the Three Sisters system, which is located between the Switchback and Arista vein systems, was also undertaken. |
During the first quarter of 2022, significant advancements were made on underground exploration development headings which will enable further expansion and infill drilling to be undertaken in the following quarters on both the Switchback and Arista vein systems.
Surface exploration programs were designed to prioritize drill targets in areas close to the open pit and plant site. Mapping and rock chip sampling continued in the Cerro Colorado area, notably in the vicinity of the DDGM operations, and the surrounding area where surface drilling is ongoing.
Non-GAAP Measures
Throughout this report, we have provided information prepared or calculated according to U.S. GAAP and have referenced certain non-GAAP performance measures which we believe will assist with understanding the performance of our business. These measures are based on precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold and include cash cost before co-product credits per ounce, total cash cost after co-product credits per ounce, and total all-in sustaining cost per ounce (“AISC”). Because the non-GAAP performance measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for, measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP.
For financial reporting purposes, we report the sale of base metals as part of our revenue. Revenue generated from the sale of base metals in our concentrates is considered a co-product of our gold and silver production for the purpose of calculating our total cash cost after co-product credits for our Don David Gold Mine. We periodically review our revenues to ensure that our reporting of primary products and co-products is appropriate. Because we consider copper, lead and zinc to be co-products of our precious metal production, the value of these metals continues to be applied as a reduction to total cash costs in our calculation of total cash cost after co-product credits per precious metal gold equivalent ounce sold. Likewise, we believe the identification of copper, lead, and zinc as co-product credits is appropriate due to their lower per unit economic value contribution compared to the precious metals and since gold and silver are the primary products we intend to produce.
Total cash cost, after co-product credits, is a measure developed by the Gold Institute to provide a uniform standard for industry comparison purposes. AISC is calculated based on the current guidance from the World Gold Council.
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Total cash cost before co-product credits includes all direct and indirect production costs related to our production of metals (including mining, milling and other plant facility costs, smelter treatment and refining charges, royalties, and site general and administrative costs) less stock-based compensation allocated to production costs plus treatment and refining costs.
Total cash cost after co-product credits includes total cash cost before co-product credits less co-product credits, or revenues earned from base metals.
AISC includes total cash cost after co-product credits plus other costs related to sustaining production, including allocated sustaining general and administrative expenses, and sustaining capital expenditures. We determined sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures that are necessary to maintain current production and execute the current mine plan.
Cash cost before co-product credits per ounce, total cash cost after co-product credits per ounce, and AISC are calculated by dividing the relevant costs, as determined using the cost elements noted above, by precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold for the periods presented.
Reconciliations to U.S. GAAP
The following table summarizes the Company’s total all-in cost after co-product credits per precious metal gold equivalent ounce sold:
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2022 |
| 2021 | |||
Precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold (oz) |
| 11,729 | 8,810 | ||
Total production (1) | $ | 20,074 | $ | 15,243 | |
Treatment and refining charges (2) | 2,748 | 2,955 | |||
Co-product credits (2) | (24,241) | (14,557) | |||
Total cash cost after co-product credits | (1,419) | 3,641 | |||
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | (121) | $ | 413 | |
Sustaining - capitalized expenditure (3) | 4,596 | 2,601 | |||
Subtotal of DDGM sustaining costs | 4,596 | 2,601 | |||
DDGM all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 271 | $ | 709 | |
Sustaining - general and administrative, including stock-based compensation expenses | 2,673 | 2,065 | |||
Consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits | 5,850 | 8,307 | |||
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 499 | $ | 943 | |
Non-sustaining cost- capital expenditure (3) | 1,353 | 1,719 | |||
Non-sustaining cost- exploration expenditure (1) | 2,305 | 1,207 | |||
Subtotal of non-sustaining costs | 3,658 | 2,926 | |||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits | 9,508 | 11,233 | |||
Total all-in cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | $ | 811 | $ | 1,275 |
(1) | Refer to Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations |
(2) | Refer to Item 1. Financial Statements: Note 3 - Revenue. |
(3) | Sum of, refer to Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows |
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Trending Highlights
2021 | 2022 | |||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
Operating Data | ||||||
Total tonnes milled | 138,980 | 129,590 | 98,010 | 135,398 | 136,844 | |
Average Grade | ||||||
Gold (g/t) | 1.68 | 1.93 | 2.68 | 1.93 | 3.00 | |
Silver (g/t) | 72 | 77 | 91 | 82 | 81 | |
Copper (%) | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.41 | |
Lead (%) | 1.70 | 1.63 | 2.29 | 2.17 | 1.97 | |
Zinc (%) | 4.29 | 3.64 | 4.79 | 4.77 | 4.89 | |
Metal production (before payable metal deductions) | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 6,097 | 6,555 | 6,933 | 6,853 | 11,187 | |
Silver (ozs.) | 307,610 | 295,979 | 265,829 | 330,873 | 332,292 | |
Copper (tonnes) | 441 | 368 | 284 | 413 | 431 | |
Lead (tonnes) | 1,737 | 1,654 | 1,808 | 2,345 | 2,073 | |
Zinc (tonnes) | 4,377 | 3,683 | 3,920 | 5,349 | 5,562 | |
Metal produced and sold | ||||||
Gold (ozs.) | 5,019 | 5,697 | 5,809 | 6,119 | 8,381 | |
Silver (ozs.) | 253,061 | 270,321 | 255,394 | 287,805 | 265,407 | |
Copper (tonnes) | 382 | 365 | 268 | 405 | 408 | |
Lead (tonnes) | 1,176 | 1,214 | 1,550 | 2,059 | 1,639 | |
Zinc (tonnes) | 3,134 | 3,193 | 3,059 | 4,167 | 4,359 | |
Average metal prices realized | ||||||
Gold ($ per oz.) | $ 1,787 | $ 1,822 | $ 1,762 | $ 1,811 | $ 1,898 | |
Silver ($ per oz.) | $ 26.77 | $ 26.88 | $ 23.19 | $ 23.51 | $ 23.94 | |
Copper ($ per tonne) | $ 8,873 | $ 10,375 | $ 9,092 | $ 9,768 | $ 10,144 | |
Lead ($ per tonne) | $ 2,082 | $ 2,162 | $ 2,397 | $ 2,339 | $ 2,347 | |
Zinc ($ per tonne) | $ 2,797 | $ 2,945 | $ 3,032 | $ 3,466 | $ 3,842 | |
Precious metal gold equivalent ounces sold | ||||||
Gold Ounces | 5,019 | 5,697 | 5,809 | 6,119 | 8,381 | |
Gold Equivalent Ounces from Silver | 3,791 | 3,999 | 3,356 | 3,736 | 3,348 | |
Total AuEq oz | 8,810 | 9,696 | 9,165 | 9,855 | 11,729 | |
Financial Data ($'s in thousands except for per ounce) | ||||||
Total sales, net | $ 27,268 | $ 30,836 | $ 29,029 | $ 38,063 | $ 45,417 | |
Earnings from mining operations before depreciation and amortization | 11,974 | 11,259 | 11,766 | 17,744 | 25,281 | |
Total cash cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | 408 | 713 | 466 | 73 | (121) | |
Total consolidated all-in sustaining cost after co-product credits per AuEq oz sold | 937 | 1,280 | 1,031 | 451 | 499 | |
Production Costs | 15,243 | 19,523 | 17,216 | 20,252 | 20,074 | |
Production Costs/Tonnes Milled | 110 | 151 | 176 | 150 | 147 | |
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization | 8,520 | 7,413 | 7,402 | 10,304 | 15,328 | |
Operating Cash Flows | 6,831 | 9,298 | 5,743 | 12,911 | 4,230 | |
Net income | 2,527 | 1,283 | 1,529 | 2,689 | 4,019 | |
Earnings per share - basic | $ 0.03 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2022, the working capital of $32.4 million, consists of current assets of $60.7 million and current liabilities of $28.3 million. This represents a 10% or $3.0 million increase from the working capital balance of $29.3 million at December 31, 2021. The primary factors influencing the increase in our working capital was cash provided by operating activities of $4.2 million, offset by $5.4 million of cash used in investing activities and liabilities related to the zinc zero cost collar. Our working capital balance fluctuates as we use cash to fund our operations, financing and investing activities, including exploration, mine development, income taxes, and shareholder dividends. We believe that as a result of our cash
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balances, the performance of our current and expected operations, and current metals prices, we will be able to meet our obligations and other potential cash requirements during the next 12 months from the date of this report.
Long-term liabilities assumed with the Aquila acquisition, capital requirements to develop the Back Forty Project, and potential project financing may have an impact on liquidity in the long term. These long-term liabilities are contingent upon the Back Forty Project securing project financing and achieving commercial production. We are currently preparing a feasibility study at our Back Forty Project with the goal of commencing commercial production in 2025. Depending on the capital requirements, project financing is currently expected for 2023 or 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 decreased to $31.2 million from $33.7 million as of December 31, 2021, a net decrease in cash of $2.5 million. The decrease is primarily due to cash from operations which was offset by cash spent on capital and exploration expenditures at DDGM and at the Back Forty Project.
Of the $31.2 million cash balance as of March 31, 2022, $26.7 million was held in foreign subsidiaries, primarily held in U.S. dollar denominated accounts with the remainder in foreign currencies readily convertible to U.S. dollars. The Don David Gold Mine’s primary source of liquidity is the sale of doré and concentrates. The Don David Gold Mine has been self-sustaining since production commencement in 2010 and has provided excess cash for U.S. operations and projects.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $4.2 million compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease is primarily due to change in working capital.
Net cash used in investing activities of $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased by $0.5 million from the same period in 2021. The increase is mainly attributable to continued reinvestment in DDGM.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was a net outflow of $1.1 million compared to a net outflow of $0.6 million for same period in 2021. The change is primarily related to higher dividend payment and option exercise settled in cash in Q1 2022.
While COVID-19 has not had a significant adverse impact on exploration plans, results of operations, financial position, and cash flows during the current fiscal year, future impacts are unknown at this time. However, we believe there is sufficient liquidity and capital resources to fund operations and corporate activities for the foreseeable future.
In May 2020, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC on Form S-3 for the proposed offering from time to time of up to $200,000,000 of our securities, including common stock, preferred stock, and/or warrants (the “Shelf Registration Statement”). We also entered into an At the Market Offering Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC pursuant to which we may sell shares of our common stock under the Shelf Registration Statement at market prices from time to time. However, pursuant to General Instruction I.A.3 of Form S-3, we are not eligible to use the Shelf Registration Statement at this time due to the late filing of a Form 8-K including the historical financial statements related to our acquisition of Aquila Resources. Based on our current cash balances and the anticipated performance of our current and expected operations, we do not currently expect that the unavailability of our Shelf Registration Statement or our inability to utilize the ATM Agreement will have a material impact on our liquidity
Accounting Developments
For a discussion of Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, please see Note - 2 Recently Adopted Accounting Standards in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We use the words “anticipate,” “continue,” “likely,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “project,” “should,” “believe” and similar expressions (including negative and grammatical variations) to identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding:
● | Our strategy for significant future investment in Oaxaca, Mexico and in Michigan, USA for development and exploration activities; |
● | The anticipated beneficial impacts of the recently constructed dry stack tailings facility; |
● | The expected completion dates for the Back Forty feasibility study, permitting, and detailed engineering; |
● | Our estimated timing for completion of project financing and commencement of production at the Back Forty Project; |
● | Expectations regarding gold recoveries upon completion of the DDGM gold regrind circuit; |
● | Our 2022 guidance for payable production, cash costs per ounce after co-product credits, and all-in sustaining costs per ounce after co-product credits; |
● | Expectations regarding 2022 capital investment, exploration spending and general and administrative costs; |
● | Compliance with existing legal and regulatory requirements, including future asset reclamation costs; |
● | Estimates of Mineral Resources (“Mineral Resources”) and Mineral Reserves (“Mineral Reserves”); |
● | The sufficiency of our water rights; |
● | Our expectations regarding the future payment of dividends; |
● | Anticipated grades from future production; |
● | Our ability to locate another customer to purchase our products if the relationship with our existing customers is interrupted; and |
● | Our ability to satisfy our obligations and other potential cash requirements over the next twelve months. |
Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Rather, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
● | The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the duration, spread, severity, and any repeated resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration and scope of related government orders and restrictions, the impact on our employees, and the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our mining operations; |
● | Commodity price fluctuations; |
● | Mine protests and work stoppages; |
● | Rock formations, faults and fractures, water flow and possible CO2 gas exhalation, or other unanticipated geological challenges; |
● | Unexpected changes in business and economic conditions, including the rate of inflation; |
● | Changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates; |
● | Adverse technological changes and cybersecurity threats; |
● | Unanticipated increases in our operating costs and other costs of doing business; |
● | Access to land and availability of materials, equipment, supplies, labor and supervision, power, and water; |
● | Results of current and future feasibility studies; |
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● | Interpretation of drill hole results and the geology, grade, and continuity of mineralization; |
● | Litigation by private parties or regulatory action by governmental entities; |
● | Acts of God, such as floods, earthquakes, and any other natural disasters; |
● | The uncertainty of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; and |
● | Such other factors are discussed below under “Risk Factors”. |
Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations may prove to be materially incorrect due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. You should not unduly rely on any of our forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us and persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
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ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Our exposure to market risks includes, but is not limited to, the following risks: changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, provisional sales contract risks, changes in interest rates, and equity price risks. We do not use derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage market risk; however, we may consider such arrangements in the future as we evaluate our business and financial strategy.
Commodity Price Risk
The results of our operations, cash flows, and financial condition depend in large part upon the market prices of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc. Metal prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond our control. The level of interest rates, the rate of inflation, government fiscal and monetary policy, the stability of exchange rates, the world supply of and demand for gold, silver, and other metals, among other factors, can all cause significant fluctuations in commodity prices. Such external economic factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns, monetary systems, and political developments. The metal price markets have fluctuated widely in recent years, and future price declines could cause a mineral project to become uneconomic, thereby having a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. We entered into a zinc zero cost collar to protect the selling price for zinc but have not entered into derivative contracts to protect the selling price for gold, silver, copper or lead. We may in the future more actively manage our exposure through additional derivative contracts, although we have no intention of doing so in the near-term.
Effective May 18, 2021, the Company entered into a Trading Agreement with Auramet International LLC that govern non-exchange traded, over-the-counter, spot, forward, and option transactions on both a deliverable and non-deliverable basis involving various metals and currencies. Subsequently the Company entered into zinc zero cost collars. These derivatives are not designated as hedges. The zero cost collars are used to manage the Company’s near-term exposure to cash flow variability from zinc price risks. We do not currently use financial instruments with respect to any of the other base metal production.
In addition to materially adversely affecting our reserve estimates, results of operations and/or our financial condition, declining gold and silver prices could require a reassessment of the feasibility of a project. Even if a project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a reassessment may cause delays in the implementation of a project.
Foreign Currency Risk
Our foreign operation sells its gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc production based on U.S. dollar metal prices. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates do not have a material impact on our revenue since gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc are sold throughout the world in U.S. dollars.
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations can increase or decrease our costs to the extent we pay costs in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. We are primarily impacted by Mexican peso rate changes relative to the U.S. Dollar, as we incur some costs in the Mexican peso. When the value of the peso rises in relation to the U.S. Dollar, some of our costs in Mexico may increase, thus materially adversely affecting our operating results. Alternatively, when the value of the peso drops in relation to the U.S. Dollar, peso-denominated costs in Mexico will decrease in U.S. Dollar terms. These fluctuations do not impact our revenues since we sell our metals in U.S. Dollars. Future fluctuations may give rise to foreign currency exposure, which may affect our financial results. Approximately 50% to 60% of expenses are paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
We have not utilized market-risk sensitive instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates but may in the future actively manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk.
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Provisional Sales Contract Risk
We enter into concentrate sales contracts which, in general, provide for a provisional payment to us based upon provisional assays and prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates determined at the quoted metal prices at the time of shipment delivery to the customer. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is adjusted to market through revenue each period prior to settlement. Changes in the prices of metals between the shipment delivery and final settlement date will result in adjustments to revenues related to the sales of concentrate previously recorded upon shipment delivery. Please see Note 14 - Derivatives in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes for additional information.
Interest Rate Risk
We consider our interest rate risk exposure to be insignificant at this time, as our interest rate is related and embedded in immaterial payments for office leases.
Equity Price Risk
We have in the past, and may in the future, seek to acquire additional funding through sale of common stock and other equity. The price of our common stock has been volatile in the past and may also be volatile in the future. As a result, there is a risk that we may not be able to sell our common stock at an acceptable price should the need for new equity funding arise.
ITEM 4: Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, with assistance from management, have evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022. This evaluation included consideration of the material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting that was identified and disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2022. Notwithstanding such material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of our operations and our cash flows for the periods presented in this quarterly report, in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Due to the Aquila acquisition at December 10, 2021, management performed review and approval controls related to the balances consolidated into the statement of financial position and statement of operations at December 31, 2021. The Aquila acquisition consisted of multiple complex valuations including the gold and silver stream agreements, the deferred tax liability and land. While multiple layers of approval and reasonableness tests were conducted, management prepared insufficient documentation related to the performance of these review controls to allow the independent registered public
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accounting firm to reperform the controls. Additionally, due to the timing of the acquisition, it was necessary to perform these review controls in a compressed timeframe, which resulted in an adjustment identified by the independent registered public accounting firm between balance sheet accounts.
Due to the complexity of the acquisition, limited timing from the close of the transaction and the inherent limitation of internal controls over financial reporting, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, had a material weakness related to the operating effectiveness of review controls over the accounting for and valuation of acquired assets and liabilities in the application of the acquisition method of accounting for asset acquisitions. All other internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022 remained effective. Management will continue to evaluate if any additional action is required to further resolve the material weakness.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022, other than those enhancements to documentation discussed above, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: Legal Proceedings
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation.
In February 2020, a local Ejido community (who claim to be an indigenous community) filed an injunction against the Mexican federal government through which they demanded the cancellation of several concession titles. The federal government ordered a suspension to prevent work related to excavating, drilling, opening tunnels and exploiting the mineral resources on the surface and subsoil of the concessions named in the injunction. Presently, the Don David Gold Mine does not perform such works in the named concessions in lands of the indigenous community. The lawsuit filed in February 2020 has not progressed to a final ruling.
ITEM 1A: Risk Factors
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 includes a discussion of our known material risk factors, other than risks that could apply to any issuer or offering. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
ITEM 3: Defaults upon Senior Securities
None
ITEM 4: Mine Safety Disclosures
While the Company owns an advanced exploration project in Michigan, USA, the project is not yet subject to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) jurisdiction and therefore, the mine safety disclosure requirements are not applicable.
ITEM 5: Other Information
None
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ITEM 6: Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed or furnished herewith or incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit | Descriptions | |
31.1 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Allen Palmiere. | |
31.2 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Kimberly C. Perry. | |
32* | ||
101 | Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gold Resource Corporation for the three months ended March 31, 2022, formatted in inline XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the XBRL document) |
* | This document is not being “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Registration Statements or other documents filed with the SEC shall not incorporate this exhibit by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GOLD RESOURCE CORPORATION | |||
Dated: May 9, 2022 | /s/ Allen Palmiere | ||
By: | Allen Palmiere, | ||
Chief Executive Officer, | |||
Dated: May 9, 2022 | /s/ Kimberly C. Perry | ||
By: | Kimberly C. Perry, | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
Gold Resource Corporation
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