Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=215466. Latest filing source: 0000215466-26-000004.
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Business
Read CDE's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.
Risk Factors
Read CDE's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.
Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,070,126,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-18 |
| Net income | 585,872,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-18 |
| Assets | 4,695,682,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-18 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-18. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000215466.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 709,598,000 | 625,904,000 | 711,502,000 | 785,461,000 | 832,828,000 | 785,636,000 | 821,206,000 | 1,054,006,000 | 2,070,126,000 | |||||||||
| Net income | -367,183,000 | -1,319,000 | -48,405,000 | -341,203,000 | 25,627,000 | -31,322,000 | -78,107,000 | -103,612,000 | 58,900,000 | 585,872,000 | ||||||||
| Operating income | -26,603,000 | -8,920,000 | 74,900,000 | 307,205,000 | 155,740,000 | -845,159,000 | -39,251,000 | -38,715,000 | 164,182,000 | 707,013,000 | ||||||||
| Diluted EPS | -2.83 | -0.01 | -0.26 | -1.56 | 0.11 | -0.13 | -0.28 | -0.30 | 0.15 | 0.95 | ||||||||
| Operating cash flow | 113,542,000 | 208,456,000 | 17,418,000 | 91,880,000 | 148,709,000 | 110,482,000 | 25,616,000 | 67,288,000 | 174,234,000 | 886,879,000 | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 95,193,000 | 136,734,000 | 140,787,000 | 99,772,000 | 99,279,000 | 309,781,000 | 352,354,000 | 364,617,000 | 183,188,000 | 221,162,000 | ||||||||
| Assets | 1,436,569,000 | 1,332,489,000 | 1,712,500,000 | 1,378,636,000 | 1,403,977,000 | 1,734,422,000 | 1,846,143,000 | 2,080,848,000 | 2,301,747,000 | 4,695,682,000 | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 768,487,000 | 814,977,000 | 852,512,000 | 667,004,000 | 693,479,000 | 800,262,000 | 889,016,000 | 1,023,903,000 | 1,123,252,000 | 3,313,051,000 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 270,861,000 | 200,714,000 | 115,081,000 | 55,645,000 | 92,794,000 | 56,664,000 | 61,464,000 | 61,633,000 | 55,087,000 | 553,597,000 | ||||||||
| Free cash flow | 18,349,000 | 71,722,000 | -123,369,000 | -7,892,000 | 49,430,000 | -199,299,000 | -326,738,000 | -297,329,000 | -8,954,000 | 665,717,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | -0.19% | -7.73% | -47.96% | 3.26% | -3.76% | -9.94% | -12.62% | 5.59% | 28.30% | |||||||||
| Operating margin | -5.00% | -4.71% | 15.58% | 34.15% | ||||||||||||||
| Return on equity | -0.16% | -5.68% | -51.15% | 3.70% | -3.91% | -8.79% | -10.12% | 5.24% | 17.68% | |||||||||
| Return on assets | -27.56% | -2.83% | -24.75% | 1.83% | -1.81% | -4.23% | -4.98% | 2.56% | 12.48% | |||||||||
| Current ratio | 3.37 | 3.19 | 1.84 | 1.10 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.37 | 0.92 | 0.83 | 2.47 |
Industry Peer Context
Net margin peer context
ROE peer context
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Financial Bridges
Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
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Financial Charts
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Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-06. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000215466.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | -0.28 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | -0.21 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | -0.08 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-03-31 | -24,586,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 177,235,000 | -0.10 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-06-30 | -32,412,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 194,583,000 | -0.06 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 262,090,000 | -25,505,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 213,060,000 | -29,117,000 | -0.08 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-03-31 | -29,117,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 222,026,000 | 0.00 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-06-30 | 1,426,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 313,476,000 | 0.12 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 305,444,000 | 37,852,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 360,062,000 | 33,353,000 | 0.06 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-03-31 | 33,353,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 480,650,000 | 0.11 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-06-30 | 70,726,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 554,567,000 | 0.41 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 674,847,000 | 214,969,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 856,192,000 | 246,761,000 | 0.35 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
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Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000215466-26-000019.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo and Rochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Rainy River, New Afton, and Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Rainy River, New Afton, and Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned North American operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.
First Quarter Highlights
For the quarter, Coeur reported revenue of $856 million and cash provided by operating activities of $341 million. We reported GAAP net income of $247 million, or $0.35 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $475 million and net income of $254 million or $0.36 per diluted share.
•Solid production and cost performance in line with 2026 guidance – Operating strength across the portfolio led to first quarter production of 96,503 ounces of gold and 4.4 million ounces of silver, representing year-over-year increases of 11% and 18%, respectively. Full-year 2026 production remains on-track to reach 680,000 - 815,000 ounces of gold, 18.7 - 21.9 million ounces of silver, and 50 - 65 million pounds of copper
•Record financial results – First quarter free cash flow totaled $267 million despite several first-quarter specific outflows totaling over $200 million. Quarterly adjusted EBITDA1 increased 12% versus the prior quarter and nearly quadrupled year-over-year to a record $475 million, driving the last-twelve-month total to nearly $1.4 billion. Average realized prices for gold and silver increased 15% and 53%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter
•Strong financial position and growing liquidity resulting in updated financial policy – Cash and cash equivalents of $843 million represented an increase of 52% compared to the prior quarter and a near eleven-fold increase compared to the prior-year period. On March 23, 2026, Coeur announced an expanded $750 million share repurchase program and the establishment of an inaugural dividend policy of $0.02 per share of Coeur common stock paid semiannually, with the first dividend expected to be paid during the second quarter of 2026. The Company also entered into a new $1 billion revolving credit facility during the first quarter
•New Gold transaction completed; integration efforts advancing on schedule – During the eleven days of the first quarter following completion of the New Gold transaction on March 20, 2026, New Afton and Rainy River contributed production of 14,145 ounces of gold, 22,989 ounces of silver and 1.4 million pounds of copper. Ongoing organizational integration initiatives are progressing according to plan
•New Afton’s K-Zone maiden resource adds to Coeur’s pipeline of attractive growth projects – On March 23, 2026, Coeur filed updated technical reports for New Afton and Rainy River, which included an initial resource at New Afton’s K-Zone totaling 47.6 million tonnes of measured and indicated mineral resources, containing an estimated 715,000 ounces of gold, 2.9 million ounces of silver and 606 million pounds of copper. Inferred mineral resources totaled 5.9 million tonnes containing 86,000 ounces of gold, 309,000 ounces of silver, and 77 million pounds of copper
•Updated Rainy River technical report highlights mine life expansion – New life of mine plan reflects strong production and cash flow profile including a two-year mine life extension to 2035
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Financial Results: (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 475,222 | $ | 424,804 | $ | 235,327 | |||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 362,198 | $ | 250,043 | $ | 124,735 | |||||||
| Copper sales | $ | 18,772 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 856,192 | $ | 674,847 | $ | 360,062 | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 246,761 | $ | 214,969 | $ | 33,353 | |||||||
| Net income per share, diluted | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | 253,497 | $ | 227,296 | $ | 40,486 | |||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.08 | |||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 454,983 | $ | 407,131 | $ | 105,309 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 474,883 | $ | 424,484 | $ | 121,876 | |||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 266,757 | $ | 313,268 | $ | 17,633 | |||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 761,376 | $ | 340,533 | $ | 498,269 | |||||||
| Operating Results: | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 96,503 | 112,429 | 86,766 | ||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 4,388,452 | 4,707,431 | 3,729,218 | ||||||||||
| Copper pounds produced | 1,359,922 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 108,420 | 111,273 | 89,316 | ||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 4,371,556 | 4,604,610 | 3,892,153 | ||||||||||
| Copper pounds sold | 3,385,075 | — | — | ||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 4,383 | $ | 3,818 | $ | 2,635 | |||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 82.85 | $ | 54.30 | $ | 32.05 | |||||||
| Average realized price per copper pound | $ | 5.55 | $ | — | $ | — |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”. Includes costs of $85 million, $3 million, and $27 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively, related to the purchase price allocation (“PPA”) ascribed to Inventory at New Afton, Rainy River and Las Chispas.
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
Consolidated Financial Results
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
We sold 108,420 gold ounces, 4.4 million silver ounces, and 3.4 million copper pounds, compared to 111,273 gold ounces, 4.6 million silver ounces and zero copper pounds. Revenue increased by $181 million, or 27%, as a result of 15% and 53% increases in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and sales of 3.4 million copper pounds from acquired inventory at New Afton, partially offset by a 3% and 5% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively. The decrease in gold ounces sold was the result of temporarily-reduced crushing capacity at Wharf, lower mill throughput at Kensington and Palmarejo, lower grades at Rochester and Kensington, and lower placement rates at Rochester. This was partially offset by post-acquisition sales at Rainy River and New Afton. The decrease in silver ounces sold was the result of lower mill throughput at Palmarejo, and lower placement rates at Rochester, partially offset by higher mill throughput and recoveries at Las Chispas. Gold, silver, and copper represented 56%, 42%, and 2% of first quarter 2026 sales revenue, respectively, compared to 63%, 37%, and nil of fourth quarter 2025 sales revenue, respectively.
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The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Three Months Ended | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 475,222 | $ | 424,804 | $ | 50,418 | 12 | % | ||||||||
| Silver sales | 362,198 | 250,043 | 112,155 | 45 | % | |||||||||||
| Copper sales | 18,772 | — | 18,772 | 100 | % | |||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 856,192 | $ | 674,847 | $ | 181,345 | 27 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $114 million, or 53%, primarily driven by post-acquisition sales at Rainy River and New Afton as well as the impact of the purchase price allocation (“PPA”) ascribed to Inventory of $85 million compared to $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, partially offset by lower gold ounces sold at Wharf. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization increased $26 million, or 36%, as a result of post-acquisition sales at Rainy River and New Afton, and higher gold and silver ounces sold at Las Chispas, partially offset by lower gold and silver ounces sold at Palmarejo, Rochester, Kensington and Wharf.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $6 million, or 42%, primarily due to higher stock-based compensation and annual incentive costs.
Exploration expense increased $7 million, or 39%, primarily due to planned increased drilling at Las Chispas, Kensington and Wharf.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $6 million, or 25%, as a result of higher transaction costs associated with the acquisition of New Gold.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Three Months Ended | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | $ | 3,266 | $ | 2,773 | $ | 493 | 18 | % | ||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | 25 | 282 | (257) | (91) | % | |||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 4,839 | 5,077 | (238) | (5) | % | |||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 19,910 | 14,248 | 5,662 | 40 | % | |||||||||||
| Wage and hour litigation settlement | (517) | 61 | (578) | (948) | % | |||||||||||
| Other | 2,304 | 1,390 | 914 | 66 | % | |||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 29,827 | $ | 23,831 | $ | 5,996 | 25 | % |
Other Income and Expenses
The Company incurred $2 million of debt extinguishment costs following the termination of the $400 million revolving credit facility and its replacement with a new $1.0 billion revolving credit facility.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest) was unchanged at $6 million as interest on the $400 million of debt assumed from the New Gold Transaction was offset by lower interest paid on finance leases. The new $1.0 billion RCF had no outstanding amount drawn as of March 31, 2026.
Other, net increased to a gain of $8 million compared to $6 million as a result of higher interest income, partially offset by lower foreign exchange rate gains.
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Income and Mining Taxes
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $102 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 29.2% for three months ended March 31, 2026. This compares to income tax expense of $113 million for an effective tax rate of 34.4% for three months end
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo and Rochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with operating assets located in the United States and Mexico and an exploration project in Canada.
2025 Highlights
For the full year 2025, Coeur reported revenue of $2,070.1 million and cash provided by operating activities of $886.9 million. We reported GAAP net income of $585.9 million, or $0.95 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the Company reported EBITDA of $1,025.8 million and net income of $493.4 million or $0.80 per diluted share.
•Record full-year gold and silver production – Balanced contributions across Coeur’s portfolio led to 2025 full-year production of 419,046 ounces of gold and 17.9 million ounces of silver, representing year-over-year increases of 23% and 57%, respectively, within the Company’s 2025 consolidated guidance ranges
•Record financial results – Fourth quarter free cash flow increased 66% versus the prior quarter to a record $313.2 million, bringing the full-year total to $666 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 60% versus the prior quarter to a record $425 million, driving the last twelve-month total to over $1.0 billion. Average realized prices for gold and silver increased 21% and 39%, respectively, compared to the third quarter
•Long-term objective of net cash achieved – Cash and equivalents more than doubled compared to the prior quarter-end and increased tenfold compared to the prior year-end to $554 million; total debt decreased 42% to $341 million at December 31, 2025 compared to year-end 2024
•Strong quarter at Rochester – Silver and gold production at Rochester increased 6% and 20% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, and 40% and 54% year-over-year, respectively. During the fourth quarter, both tonnes2 crushed and tonnes placed reached record levels, with tonnes crushed increasing 12% to 6.4 million tonnes (7.0 million imperial tons) and tonnes placed increasing 23% to 9.3 million tonnes (10.2 million imperial tons). Fourth quarter free cash flow increased to $78 million compared to $30 million in the third quarter and $12 million in the fourth quarter for the prior year
•New Gold transaction approved by stockholders – On January 27, 2026, stockholders of both Coeur and New Gold voted overwhelmingly in favor of Coeur’s proposed acquisition of New Gold Inc. (“New Gold”). The transaction, which remains on track to close in the first half of 2026, is expected to create a new, sector-leading, all-North American senior precious metals mining company
•2026 guidance highlights portfolio strength – The Company expects 2026 gold and silver production from Coeur’s current portfolio of assets of 390,000 - 460,000 ounces and 18.2 - 21.3 million ounces, respectively, driven by strong contributions across the portfolio, including expected continued growth at Rochester and a full year of production at Las Chispas. The Company plans to issue guidance including New Gold’s two assets, the New Afton and Rainy River mines, upon closing of the transaction
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Financial Results: (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 1,343,729 | $ | 734,861 | $ | 575,677 | |||||||||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 726,397 | $ | 319,145 | $ | 245,529 | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 2,070,126 | $ | 1,054,006 | $ | 821,206 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 585,872 | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | |||||||||||||
| Net income per share, diluted | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.30) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | 493,361 | $ | 70,117 | $ | (78,048) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) | |||||||||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 964,579 | $ | 302,600 | $ | 60,465 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 1,025,772 | $ | 339,152 | $ | 142,302 | |||||||||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 340,533 | $ | 590,058 | $ | 545,310 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Results: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 419,046 | 341,582 | 317,671 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 17,914,682 | 11,389,519 | 10,250,906 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 422,032 | 340,816 | 315,511 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 18,155,235 | 11,418,821 | 10,140,405 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 3,184 | $ | 2,156 | $ | 1,825 | |||||||||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 40.01 | $ | 27.95 | $ | 24.21 |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”. Includes costs of $93.5 million related to the purchase price allocation (“PPA”) ascribed to Inventory at Las Chispas.
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
We sold 422,032 gold ounces and 18.2 million silver ounces, compared to 340,816 gold ounces and 11.4 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $1,016.1 million, or 96%, as a result of a 24% and 59% increase in gold and silver ounces sold (includes $421.4 million of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas), and a 45% and 43% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively. The increase in gold ounces sold was the result of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas, higher placement rates and grades at Rochester, and higher mill throughput at Kensington, partially offset by lower grades at Palmarejo. The increase in silver ounces sold was the result of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas, and higher silver ounces recovered at Rochester as a result of higher placement rates, partially offset by lower silver grades at Palmarejo. Gold and silver represented 65% and 35% of 2025 sales revenue, respectively, compared to 70% and 30% of 2024 sales revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 1,343,729 | $ | 734,861 | $ | 608,868 | 83 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver sales | 726,397 | 319,145 | 407,252 | 128 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 2,070,126 | $ | 1,054,006 | $ | 1,016,120 | 96 | % |
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Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $292.2 million, or 48%, primarily driven by post-acquisition gold and silver ounces sold at Las Chispas that includes the impact of the PPA ascribed to Inventory of $93.5 million, higher gold and silver ounces sold at Rochester, higher gold ounces sold at Kensington, and operating costs (royalties) at Rochester, Kensington, and Wharf, partially offset by lower gold and silver ounces sold at Palmarejo. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization increased $126.1 million, or 101%, as a result of post-acquisition gold and silver ounces sold at Las Chispas, increased production at Rochester and Kensington, and the full-year impact of the commissioning of the newly expanded crushing circuit at Rochester in March 2024, partially offset by lower gold and silver ounces sold at Palmarejo and Wharf.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $9.5 million, or 20%, primarily due to higher stock-based compensation and annual incentive costs, partially offset by lower outside service and legal costs.
Exploration expense increased $26.9 million, or 45%, driven by planned higher resource expansion drilling activity at all locations, including the addition of exploration expense at Las Chispas post-acquisition.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $18.5 million, or 36%, as a result of higher transaction costs, the Wage and Hour Litigation settlement, and higher asset retirement accretion following the 2024 year-end changes to estimates, partially offset by lower loss on the sale of assets.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 10,440 | 8,513 | 1,927 | 23 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on sale of assets | 698 | 4,250 | (3,552) | (84) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 19,697 | 16,778 | 2,919 | 17 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kensington royalty litigation settlement | (95) | 7,156 | (7,251) | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 26,409 | 8,517 | 17,892 | 210 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wage and Hour Litigation settlement | 7,059 | — | 7,059 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 5,580 | 6,059 | (479) | (8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 69,788 | $ | 51,273 | $ | 18,515 | 36 | % |
Other Income and Expenses
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.1 million) decreased to $30.9 million from $51.3 million due to lower interest paid under the RCF attributable to lower average debt levels and interest rate, partially offset by higher interest paid under finance lease obligations. The RCF had no outstanding amount drawn as of December 31, 2025.
Other, net decreased to a gain of $6.9 million compared to $13.0 million as a result of the recognition of gains in 2024
related to premiums received from the private placement flow-through share offering (“Private Placement Offering”), and lower gains on foreign exchange rates.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
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| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
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| In thousands | 2025 | % | 2024 | % | |||||||
| U.S. federal statutory tax rate | $ | (143,428) | 21.0 | % | $ | (26,534) | 21.0 | % | |||
| State income and mining taxes, net of federal benefit(1) | (37,331) | 5.5 | (11,313) | 9.0 | |||||||
| Foreign tax effects | |||||||||||
| Mexico | |||||||||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (30,341) | 4.4 | (11,253) | 8.9 | |||||||
| Foreign permanent differences | 1,893 | (0.3) | (1,384) | 1.1 | |||||||
| Mining taxes, net of income tax benefit | (27,276) | 4.0 | (8,865) | 7.0 | |||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | 4,520 | (0.7) | — | — | |||||||
| Foreign withholding taxes | (10,821) | 1.6 | (6,900) | 5.5 | |||||||
| Foreign exchange rates | (38,893) | 5.7 | 1,434 | (1.1) | |||||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 5,724 | (0.8) | 2,230 | (1.8) | |||||||
| Uncertain tax positions | (28,820) | 4.2 | — | — | |||||||
| Enactment of 1% increase in Mexico special mining duty tax | — | — | (1,696) | 1.3 | |||||||
| Other, net | 2,967 | (0.4) | (175) | 0.1 | |||||||
| Canada | |||||||||||
| Foreign tax rate difference | (2,954) | 0.4 | (2,434) | 1.9 | |||||||
| Provincial tax | 5,907 | (0.9) | 4,868 | (3.9) | |||||||
| Canadian flow through shares permanent | (3,802) | 0.6 | (7,246) | 5.7 | |||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (9,481) | 1.4 | (3,746) | 3.0 | |||||||
| Foreign withholding taxes | (3,460) | 0.5 | (1,523) | 1.2 | |||||||
| Other | (3,427) | 0.5 | 40 | — | |||||||
| Other foreign jurisdictions | |||||||||||
| Other | (420) | 0.1 | (456) | 0.4 | |||||||
| Effect of cross border tax laws | |||||||||||
| Subpart F income | (32) | — | (1,345) | 1.1 | |||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | 208,938 | (30.6) | 4,011 | (3.2) | |||||||
| Nondeductible items | |||||||||||
| Percentage depletion | 21,092 | (3.1) | 6,974 | (5.5) | |||||||
| Equity compensation | 1,321 | (0.2) | (1,205) | 1.0 | |||||||
| Other nondeductible items | (2,185) | 0.3 | (769) | 0.6 | |||||||
| Other adjustments | |||||||||||
| Other | (6,357) | 1.0 | (163) | 0.1 | |||||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (96,666) | 14.2 | % | $ | (67,450) | 53.4 | % |
(1)State mining taxes in South Dakota, Nevada, and Alaska made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the state tax effect.
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $96.7 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 14.2% for 2025. This compares to income tax expense of $67.5 million for an effective tax rate of 53.4% for 2024. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) U.S. valuation allowance release; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) mining taxes; (vi) the impact of uncertain tax positions; (vii) percentage depletion; and (viii) 2024 enactment of a 1% increase in Mexico’s special mining duty tax. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances increased income and mining tax expense by $43.5 million and decreased by $0.3 million for the years ended 2025 and 2024, respectively. The impact of foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances is predominantly due to the Mexican Peso and deferred taxes resulting from Las Chispas PPA. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | 403,735 | $ | 102,058 | $ | 50,194 | $ | (13,063) | ||||
| Canada | (56,323) | (6,879) | (46,702) | (1,523) | ||||||||
| Mexico | 337,125 | (191,845) | 125,027 | (52,864) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (1,999) | — | (2,169) | — | ||||||||
| $ | 682,538 | $ | (96,666) | $ | 126,350 | $ | (67,450) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
The Company has historically provided a valuation allowance against its U.S. net deferred tax assets. In 2025, the Company released $209.8 million of valuation allowance against its U.S. net deferred tax assets, resulting in a non-cash deferred tax benefit. The $209.8 million valuation allowance release is composed of $73.3 million related to current year income and $136.5 million related to forecasted future year income. The timing of this valuation allowance release was primarily due to the cumulative income position for the most recent three-year period and projected future earnings.
The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance against approximately $52.4 million of U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2025, because the Company has concluded that it is not more likely than not to be realized.
The exact timing and amount of any valuation allowance release are subject to change, depending upon the level of profitability that the Company is able to achieve and the net deferred tax assets available.
Net Income
Net income was $585.9 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared to $58.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. The increase in net income was driven by a 24% and 59% increase in gold and silver ounces sold (includes $421.4 million of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas), a 45% and 43% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, lower interest expense, and a tax benefit of $160.0 million related to the expectation that our U.S. deferred tax assets are now expected to be used before expiration. This was partially offset by higher exploration, general and administrative, and transaction costs, and the Wage and Hour Litigation settlement of $6.1 million, plus the employer’s share of relevant taxes. Adjusted net income was $493.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to $70.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
We sold 340,816 gold ounces and 11.4 million silver ounces, compared to 315,511 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $232.8 million, or 28%, as a result of an 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and an 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively. The increase in gold ounces sold was due to higher gold production at all sites, specifically higher grade and recovery rates at Palmarejo, the successful completion of the Rochester expansion, higher mill throughput and grade at Kensington, and higher tonnes and grade at Wharf. The increase in silver ounces sold was the result of higher grade and recovery rates at Palmarejo, and the successful completion of the Rochester expansion. Gold and silver represented 70% and 30%, respectively, of both 2024 and 2023 sales revenue.
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The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 734,861 | $ | 575,677 | $ | 159,184 | 28 | % | ||||||||
| Silver sales | 319,145 | 245,529 | 73,616 | 30 | % | |||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 1,054,006 | $ | 821,206 | $ | 232,800 | 28 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales decreased $26.7 million, or 4%, primarily due to higher recoverable ounces placed on the leach pad at Wharf, an increase in estimated recoverable ounces on the legacy leach pad in the first quarter of 2024 at Rochester, lower net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustments at Rochester, and the favorable impact of exchange rates at Palmarejo, partially offset by higher gold and silver ounces sold at all sites. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization increased $25.2 million, or 25%, and resulted primarily from higher gold and silver ounces sold at all sites and, at Rochester, the commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023, and the three-stage crushing circuit in March 2024, partially offset by lower LCM adjustments.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $6.1 million, or 15%, primarily due to higher employee compensation, outside service and legal costs.
Exploration expense increased $28.7 million, or 93%, driven by the sustained increased drilling at Palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf and Silvertip in 2024, and the Canadian mining exploration tax credits associated with expenditures at the Silvertip exploration project recognized in 2023.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $3.4 million, or 6%, stemming from lower losses on the sale of assets and lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip, partially offset by the Kensington royalty litigation settlement of $7.2 million and transaction costs of $8.5 million related to the acquisition of SilverCrest.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | $ | 8,513 | $ | 15,616 | $ | (7,103) | (45) | % | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) Loss on sale of assets | 4,250 | 12,879 | (8,629) | (67) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 16,778 | 16,405 | 373 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kensington royalty settlement | 7,156 | — | 7,156 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8,517 | — | 8,517 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 6,059 | 9,736 | (3,677) | (38) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 51,273 | $ | 54,636 | $ | (3,363) | (6) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred a $0.4 million gain in connection with the exchange of $5.9 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest of 2029 Senior Notes for 1.8 million shares of common stock compared to $3.4 million incurred in connection with the exchange of $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest for 25.2 million shares of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company did not have fair value adjustments, net, during the year ended December 31, 2024 following the sale of the Company’s equity investments in 2023.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.1 million) increased to $51.3 million from $29.1 million due to higher interest paid under the RCF attributable to higher average debt levels and higher interest paid under financial leases, partially offset by lower interest payable following the extinguishment of $5.9 million in 2029 Senior Notes.
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Other, net increased to a gain of $13.0 million compared to loss $7.5 million as a result of the recognition of the net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s trading price (“FT Premium Liability”) as income of $5.6 million following the renouncement of Silvertip exploration expenditures, favorable foreign exchange rates, particularly in Mexico, and the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of the contingent consideration received in connection with the sale of La Preciosa project (the “La Preciosa Deferred Consideration”) in 2023.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | % | 2023 | % | |||||||
| U.S. federal statutory tax rate | $ | (26,534) | 21.0 | % | $ | 14,376 | 21.0 | % | |||
| State income and mining taxes, net of federal benefit(1) | (11,313) | 9.0 | (1,468) | (2.2) | |||||||
| Foreign tax effects | |||||||||||
| Mexico | |||||||||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (11,253) | 8.9 | (5,848) | (8.6) | |||||||
| Foreign permanent differences | (1,384) | 1.1 | (1,190) | (1.7) | |||||||
| Mining taxes, net of income tax benefit | (8,865) | 7.0 | (6,513) | (9.5) | |||||||
| Foreign withholding taxes | (6,900) | 5.5 | — | — | |||||||
| Foreign exchange rates | 1,434 | (1.1) | 1,172 | 1.7 | |||||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 2,230 | (1.8) | 2,858 | 4.2 | |||||||
| Sale of non-core assets | — | — | (1,322) | (1.9) | |||||||
| Enactment of 1% increase in Mexico special mining duty tax | (1,696) | 1.3 | — | — | |||||||
| Other, net | (175) | 0.1 | (547) | (0.8) | |||||||
| Canada | |||||||||||
| Foreign tax rate difference | (2,434) | 1.9 | (2,015) | (3.0) | |||||||
| Provincial tax | 4,868 | (3.9) | 4,029 | 5.9 | |||||||
| Canadian flow through shares permanent | (7,246) | 5.7 | (3,448) | (5.0) | |||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (3,746) | 3.0 | (5,986) | (8.8) | |||||||
| Foreign withholding taxes | (1,523) | 1.2 | (848) | (1.2) | |||||||
| Other | 40 | — | 369 | 0.5 | |||||||
| Other foreign jurisdictions | |||||||||||
| Other | (456) | 0.4 | (117) | (0.2) | |||||||
| Effect of cross border tax laws | |||||||||||
| Subpart F income | (1,345) | 1.1 | (758) | (1.1) | |||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | 4,011 | (3.2) | (30,242) | (44.2) | |||||||
| Nondeductible items | |||||||||||
| Percentage depletion | 6,974 | (5.5) | 5,649 | 8.3 | |||||||
| Equity compensation | (1,205) | 1.0 | (780) | (1.1) | |||||||
| Other nondeductible items | (769) | 0.6 | (1,502) | (2.2) | |||||||
| Other adjustments | |||||||||||
| Effect of tax rate changes | — | — | (1,659) | (2.4) | |||||||
| Other | (163) | 0.1 | 634 | 0.9 | |||||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (67,450) | 53.4 | % | $ | (35,156) | (51.4) | % |
(1)State mining taxes in South Dakota, Nevada, and Alaska made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the state tax effect.
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Income and mining tax expense of approximately $67.5 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 53.4% for 2024. This compares to income tax expense of $35.2 million for an effective tax rate of (51.4)% for 2023. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) mining taxes; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) Mexico mining tax rate increase; (vi) percentage depletion; (vii) the sale of non-core assets; and (viii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | 50,194 | $ | (13,063) | $ | (107,021) | $ | (6,956) | ||||
| Canada | (46,702) | (1,523) | (33,574) | (848) | ||||||||
| Mexico | 125,027 | (52,864) | 72,697 | (27,352) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (2,169) | — | (558) | — | ||||||||
| $ | 126,350 | $ | (67,450) | $ | (68,456) | $ | (35,156) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income was $58.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. The increase in net income was driven by a 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and a 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, lower ongoing costs at Silvertip, the recognition of the FT Premium Liability income of $5.6 million, lower LCM adjustments at Rochester, and the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration in 2023. This was partially offset by the Kensington royalty settlement of $7.2 million, transaction costs of $8.5 million related to the acquisition of SilverCrest, and higher exploration and income and mining taxes expense. Adjusted net income was $70.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $78.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2026 Guidance
The Company has provided guidance for full-year 2026 including production, CAS, capital expenditures, depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), exploration, general and administrative expenses (“G&A”), and income and mining tax.
Overall cost guidance reflects higher expected royalty expense driven by stronger realized metal prices, particularly at Rochester, the impact of a stronger Mexican peso, inflation of 3% to 5% across the portfolio, and higher planned maintenance costs. For our co-product mines (Las Chispas, Palmarejo, Rochester), costs are allocated to gold and silver based on their relative revenue contribution. Given the higher expected contribution of silver to total revenue due to the silver price’s outperformance relative to the gold price, silver CAS per ounce is expected to be higher in 2026, consistent with the trend seen in the second half of 2025.
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2026 Production Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||||
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| (oz) | (K oz) | ||||||
| Las Chispas | 55,000 - 65,000 | 5,500 - 6,300 | |||||
| Palmarejo | 95,000 - 105,000 | 6,250 - 7,000 | |||||
| Rochester | 70,000 - 90,000 | 6,400 - 7,800 | |||||
| Kensington | 98,000 - 110,000 | — | |||||
| Wharf | 72,000 - 90,000 | 50 - 200 | |||||
| Total | 390,000 - 460,000 | 18,200 - 21,300 |
2026 Adjusted Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
| Gold | Silver | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($/oz) | ($/oz) | |||||
| Las Chispas (co-product) | $750 - $950 | $12.50 - $14.50 | ||||
| Palmarejo (co-product) | $700 - $900 | $21.50 - $23.50 | ||||
| Rochester (co-product) | $1,350 - $1,550 | $23.00 - $25.00 | ||||
| Kensington | $1,750 - $1,950 | — | ||||
| Wharf (by-product) | $1,400 - $1,600 | — |
2026 Capital, DD&A, Exploration, G&A and Income and Mining Tax Guidance
| ($M) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures, Sustaining | $207 - $239 | ||||
| Capital Expenditures, Development | $98 - $125 | ||||
| Exploration, Expensed | $93 - $103 | ||||
| Exploration, Capitalized | $27 - $33 | ||||
| General & Administrative Expenses | $63 - $67 | ||||
| Cash Income and Mining Taxes | $400 - $500 | ||||
| Amortization | $335 - $390 | ||||
| Effective Tax Rate (%) | 29% - 35% |
Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume estimated prices of $4,550/oz gold and $77.50/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.38 and MXN of 18.00. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.
The normalized effective tax rate excludes items that are not reflective of Coeur’s underlying performance, such as the impacts of foreign currency on deferred taxes, taxes related to prior periods, and one-time, non-cash, tax valuation allowance adjustments.
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Results of Operations
Operating Statistics presented below contain tabular information that is presented in both metric and imperial as follows: (i) metric tonnage is utilized for all metals; (ii) gold and silver grades are presented in grams per tonne; and (iii) metal content for gold and silver is presented in ounces. The information that is presented in metric for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 has been converted from the 2024 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 19, 2025, as this information was previously presented in imperial.
Las Chispas
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tonnes milled | 403,011 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (grams/tonne) | 4.4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (grams/tonne) | 409 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 97.1 | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 97.2 | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 54,705 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 5,145,771 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 58,251 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 5,445,330 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,662 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 19.26 | $ | — | $ | — |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Las Chispas’ results represent post-acquisition activity subsequent to the acquisition of SilverCrest on February 14, 2025. The consumption of the remaining acquired stockpile in the third quarter led to production of 54,705 and 5,145,771 gold and silver ounces, respectively. Metal sales were $421.4 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce sold includes $770 and $8.93, respectively, of costs related to the expensing of the $93.5 million of PPA that was ascribed to Inventory. Amortization totaled $94.2 million. Capital expenditures of $38.1 million were composed of underground mine development and capitalized exploration costs.
Palmarejo
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tonnes milled | 1,749,318 | 1,599,167 | 1,822,044 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (grams/tonne) | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (grams/tonne) | 130 | 155 | 136 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 94.2 | % | 93.0 | % | 91.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 88.7 | % | 85.0 | % | 82.7 | % | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 100,768 | 108,666 | 100,605 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,501,308 | 6,779,659 | 6,591,590 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 100,723 | 108,783 | 99,043 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,498,821 | 6,796,715 | 6,534,469 | ||||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 875 | $ | 898 | $ | 961 | |||||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 15.93 | $ | 14.38 | $ | 15.17 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Gold and silver production decreased 7% and 4%, respectively, as a result of a decrease in gold and silver grades,
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partially offset by an increase of 9% in mill throughput. Metal sales were $473.8 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $379.1 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $94.7 million, or 25%, of which $123.9 million was due to higher gold and silver prices, partially offset by $29.2 million due to lower volume of gold and silver production. Gold ounces sold associated with the Franco-Nevada Gold Stream Agreement increased to 48% from 34% in the prior year driven by mine sequencing. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 3% and increased 11%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales which impacted co-product cost allocation, lower consumable (power and cement) and maintenance costs, partially offset by lower production, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and higher outside service costs. Amortization decreased by $8.0 million to $37.0 million due to lower gold and silver ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $25.5 million from $30.6 million due to the lower underground development and equipment purchases.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold and silver production increased 8% and 3%, respectively, as a result of a 40% and 14% increase in gold and silver grades, respectively, and higher gold and silver recovery rates, partially offset by a 12% decrease in mill throughput due to mine sequencing. Metal sales were $379.1 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $313.2 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $65.9 million, or 21%, of which $41.5 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices and $24.3 million was the result of higher volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 7% and 5%, respectively, due to higher production, lower labor and cyanide costs, and the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates on operating costs. Amortization increased by $9.3 million to $45.0 million due to a 10% and 4% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively. Capital expenditures decreased to $30.6 million from $41.8 million due to lower underground development expenditures and the completion of the open pit backfill project in 2023.
Rochester
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tonnes placed(1) | 30,272,766 | 21,345,895 | 10,331,619 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (grams/tonne) | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.11 | |||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (grams/tonne) | 19.0 | 17.9 | 15.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 60,178 | 39,203 | 38,775 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,131,881 | 4,377,847 | 3,391,530 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 60,612 | 38,345 | 38,449 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,077,114 | 4,389,378 | 3,339,780 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(2) | $ | 1,587 | $ | 1,693 | $ | 2,138 | ||||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(2) | $ | 18.58 | $ | 20.43 | $ | 26.67 |
(1)During the year ended December 31, 2025, 23.1 million and 7.1 million tonnes of crushed ore and DTP material, respectively, were placed on the new leach pad. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 19.5 million and 1.9 million tonnes of ore were placed on the new leach pad and legacy leach pad, respectively
(2)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Gold and silver production increased 54% and 40%, respectively, as a result of the completion of the expansion project in March 2024 and subsequent ramp-up in production rates. Ore tonnes crushed during 2025 consisted of approximately 23.1 million tonnes (25.5 million tons) through the crushing circuit and 7.1 million tonnes (7.8 million tons) of direct-to-pad (“DTP”) material. Ore tonnes placed during 2025 totaled 30.3 million tonnes (33.4 million tons), a 42% (8.9 million tonnes) increase from the prior year. Metal sales were $458.0 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $215.8 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $242.2 million, or 112%, of which $146.1 million was due to a higher volume of gold and silver production, and $96.1 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 6% and 9%, respectively, as a result of the increase in ore tonnes placed, lower electrical power and haul truck repair costs and the mix of gold and silver sales which impacted co-production cost allocation. Amortization increased to $69.3 million due to the increase in gold and silver ounces sold and the full year impact of commissioning of the newly expanded crushing circuit in March 2024. Capital expenditures decreased to $65.8 million from $72.7 million due to Rochester expansion project spending in 2024 offset by equipment purchases and capitalized stripping in 2025 related to the construction of a new open pit.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
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Gold and silver production increased 1% and 29%, respectively, driven by the increased production from the new leach pad. Metal sales were $215.8 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $156.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $59.8 million, or 38%, of which $30.3 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices and $29.5 million was attributable to a higher volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 21% and 23%, respectively, as a result of the increase in tonnes placed on the new leach pad, lower maintenance costs and LCM adjustments, and the favorable impact of an increase in estimated recoverable ounces on the legacy leach pad in the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by higher labor, electrical and outside service costs. Amortization increased by $14.9 million to $41.3 million due to higher gold and silver ounces sold, and the commencement of production from the new stage 6 leach pad in mid-September 2023 and the three-stage crushing circuit in March 2024. Capital expenditures decreased to $72.7 million from $263.4 million due to reduced spending related to the expansion project.
Commissioning of Rochester’s new three-stage crushing circuit and truck load-out facility was completed on March 7, 2024 leading to declaration of commercial production and $528 million of construction in process placed into service in the first quarter of 2024. Ore tonnes placed increased 16% quarter-over-quarter to 7.4 million tonnes, including approximately 4.6 million tonnes through the new crushing circuit and placed on the new leach pad.
Kensington
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tonnes milled | 692,178 | 634,156 | 591,100 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (grams/tonne) | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate | 92.0 | % | 91.3 | % | 91.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 106,068 | 95,671 | 84,789 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 105,682 | 95,361 | 84,671 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,694 | $ | 1,655 | $ | 1,797 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Gold production increased 11% as a result of 9% higher mill throughput and slightly higher grades. Metal sales were $377.7 million, or 18% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $225.1 million, or 21% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $152.6 million, or 68%, of which $115.7 million was due to higher average realized gold prices, and $36.9 million was due to higher volume of gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 2% as higher production was more than offset by higher maintenance, freight, and royalty costs. Amortization increased to $39.3 million primarily due to an increase in gold ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $65.6 million from $68.7 million due to lower underground development and capitalized exploration, partially offset by the construction of the expanded tailings impoundment.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold production increased 13% as a result of a 7% increase in grade and higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $225.1 million, or 21% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $162.5 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $62.7 million, or 39%, of which $37.5 million was due to higher average realized gold prices and $25.2 million resulting from a higher volume of gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 8% due to higher production, and lower labor and diesel costs, partially offset by higher outside service and royalty costs. Amortization increased by $2.3 million to $28.2 million primarily due to an increase in gold ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $68.7 million from $53.3 million reflecting continued investment associated with the multi-year underground development and exploration program designed to extend and enhance the mine life, which began in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025, as well as underground development and tailings dam expansion expenditures.
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Wharf
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tonnes placed | 3,757,245 | 4,539,495 | 4,303,204 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (grams/tonne) | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 97,327 | 98,042 | 93,502 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 135,722 | 232,013 | 267,786 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 96,764 | 98,327 | 93,348 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 133,970 | 232,728 | 266,156 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,155 | $ | 935 | $ | 1,159 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Gold production decreased 1% driven by lower grade material placed on the pads and the timing of recoveries. Ore tonnes placed during the fourth quarter were impacted following a fire incident at the tertiary crusher which occurred during regularly scheduled maintenance. The tertiary crusher sustained damage to conveyor belts and electrical system components which will require replacement, but the site is partially mitigating reduced crushing capacity by adding temporary crushing capacity. Detailed engineering for the replacement crusher has been completed and a new tertiary crushing system is planned to be installed and commissioned during the second quarter of 2026. Production is expected to progressively increase throughout the year as permanent crushing capacity is restored. Production is expected to progressively increase throughout the year as permanent crushing capacity is restored. Metal sales were $339.2 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $234.0 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $105.2 million, or 45%, of which $114.4 million was due to higher average realized gold prices, partially offset by $9.2 million due to lower gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 24% due to lower grade ore tonnes placed and higher labor and royalty costs. Amortization decreased to $6.6 million due to the decrease in gold ounces mined. Capital expenditures increased to $17.8 million from $7.2 million as a result of the construction of a water treatment facility, capitalized exploration, and mining equipment purchases.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold production increased 5% driven by higher tonnes placed and grade placed on the pads, and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $234.0 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $189.5 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $44.5 million, or 23%, of which $33.9 million attributable to higher average realized gold prices and $10.6 million was due to a higher gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 19% due to higher tonnes and grade placed on the pads, and lower diesel costs, partially offset by higher royalties, labor and outside service costs. Amortization remained comparable at $6.5 million. Capital expenditures increased to $7.2 million from $2.5 million due to the construction of a water treatment facility.
Silvertip
Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Exploration expenses total $31.2 million in 2025 compared to $27.3 million in the prior year. Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $10.4 million in 2025 and $8.5 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures in 2025 totaled $7.1 million compared to $3.6 million in the prior year.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Exploration expense totaled $27.3 million in 2024 as the Company continued to focus on expanding the mineral resources at Silvertip, which were supported by 461 meters of underground mine development. Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $8.5 million in 2024 compared to $15.6 million in 2023. Capital expenditures in 2024 totaled $3.6 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2025, the Company had $555.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $399.5 million available under the RCF. Future borrowing under the RCF may be subject to certain financial covenants. Cash and cash equivalents increased $498.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2025 due to the cash acquired in the SilverCrest Transaction of $103.7 million, the sale of SilverCrest acquired bullion and metal inventory for $72.0 million, a 24% and 59%
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increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, (includes $421.4 million of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas), and a 45% and 43% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively. This was partially offset by RCF net repayments of $195.0 million, transaction cost related payments of $21.6 million, income and mining tax payments of $178.5 million, full repayment of outstanding prepayment agreement balances at Rochester, Kensington and Wharf, $221.2 million of capital expenditures, and the second payment of $10.0 million related to the acquisition of mining concessions at Palmarejo.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next twelve months and longer term. We expect to use cash provided by operating activities to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this Report for our 2026 capital expenditure guidance, and to repurchase shares pursuant to the Company’s $75.0 million share repurchase program (the “Program”). The acquisition of SilverCrest included acquiring a significant amount of cash and gold and silver bullion, which was used along with our cash provided by operating activities to repay all borrowings under the RCF. Our longer-term plans contemplate continued exploration to extend the mine lives at our operating sites, reduction of debt, and additional investment to determine the viability of the Silvertip project. Our long-term target leverage ratio of Net Debt to the Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA is 0.0 times Adjusted EBITDA. Our current net leverage ratio is (0.2) times Adjusted EBITDA as of December 31, 2025.
We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under “Item 1A – Risk Factors”.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $886.9 million, compared to $174.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1,025.8 million, compared to $339.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities | $ | 771,557 | $ | 162,359 | $ | 58,827 | ||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Receivables | (6,688) | (504) | 933 | |||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 72,634 | 2,777 | (461) | |||||||||||||
| Inventories | (51,798) | (69,640) | (47,592) | |||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 101,174 | 79,242 | 55,581 | |||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 886,879 | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 |
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $712.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a 24% and 59% increase in gold and silver ounces sold (includes $421.4 million of post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas), a 45% and 43% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, the sale of SilverCrest acquired bullion and metal inventory for $72.0 million, lower interest expense, and lower ore placed on leach pads at Wharf. This was partially offset by full repayment of outstanding prepayment agreement balances at Rochester, Kensington and Wharf, higher general and administrative and exploration expenses, income and mining tax payments of $178.5 million compared to $45.1 million in 2024, and timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo and Las Chispas and sales receipts at Kensington. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by $1,016.1 million, of which $471.1 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices, $123.6 million was due to higher volume of gold and silver sales, and $421.4 million was due to post-acquisition sales at Las Chispas.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $106.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by higher ore placed on leach pads at Rochester and Wharf, lower prepaid revenue at Kensington and increased exploration, general and administrative, interest and income and mining tax expense. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $232.8 million, of which $142.5 million was the result of higher average gold and silver prices and $90.3 million was due to higher volume of gold sales.
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Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $127.8 million compared to $193.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2024. Cash used in investing activities decreased due to the cash acquired in the SilverCrest Transaction of $103.7 million, partially offset by post-acquisition capital expenditures at Las Chispas. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $221.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2025 compared with $183.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily related to post-acquisition underground development, and equipment purchases at Las Chispas, underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington, expanded tailings impoundment at Kensington and the construction of a water treatment facility at Wharf in both periods.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 was $193.5 million compared to $303.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. Cash used in investing activities decreased due to lower spending on capital expenditures at Rochester. There were fewer net proceeds on the sale of investments including $39.8 million received from the sale of the Company’s remaining Victoria Gold Common Shares, net proceeds of $7.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration and $5.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa project in 2023 compared to the initial payment of $10.0 million due at closing for the $25.0 million acquisition of mining concessions at Palmarejo in 2024. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $183.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with $364.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily related to expansion construction and ramp-up activities at Rochester and underground development and exploration at Palmarejo and Kensington in both periods.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $260.6 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $13.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repaid $195.0 million, net, under the RCF, repurchased $9.6 million of common stock in connection with the Company’s Program, and prepaid $25.6 million in finance leases at Rochester and Kensington. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received net proceeds of $23.7 million from the sale of 7.7 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering, and drew $20.0 million, net, from the RCF.
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 was $13.9 million compared to $236.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received net proceeds of $23.7 million from the sale of 7.7 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering, and drew $20.0 million, net, from the RCF. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company drew $95.0 million, net, under the RCF, received aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, and received net proceeds of $20.9 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering.
On May 27, 2025, the Company announced the $75.0 million share repurchase program (the “Program”), effective through May 31, 2026. Under the Program, repurchases may be carried out from time to time through opportunistic open-market purchases or by other means in amounts and at prices that Coeur deems appropriate, subject to market and business conditions, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. On June 11, 2025, the Company entered into a 10b-18 share repurchase agreement (the “10b-18 Agreement”) and an issuer securities repurchase 10b5-1 plan (the “Company 10b5-1 Plan”) with BMO Capital Markets Corp. as the Company’s broker. On August 8, 2025, the Company and BMO Capital Markets Corp. amended the Company 10b5-1 Plan to modify certain terms of the arrangement (the “First Modified Company 10b5-1 Plan”). On November 12, 2025, the Company and BMO Capital Markets Corp. further amended the First Modified Company 10b5-1 Plan (the “Second Modified Company 10b5-1 Plan”). Pursuant to its terms, the Second Modified Company 10b5-1 Plan terminated on December 12, 2025.
The following table summarizes repurchases made pursuant to the 10b-18 Agreement in the three months and year ended December 31, 2025:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Shares repurchased | 145,929 | — | 814,129 | — | |||||
| Cost of shares (in thousands) | $ | 2,287 | — | $ | 9,625 | — | |||
| Average price paid per share | $ | 15.67 | — | $ | 11.82 | — |
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Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months after the shipment date, based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales 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 measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $22.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the allocation of fair value to assets and liabilities assumed in connection with business combinations, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue
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and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and silver prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves, are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold and silver that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold and silver prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors that may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process extracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré at the Rochester mine and a form of gold electrolytic cathodic sludge at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by each mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach pads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
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The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, which are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of the leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory testing and actual experience of more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and 30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. There are five reusable heap leach pads (load/offload) used at Wharf. Each pad goes through an approximate 24-month process of loading of ore, leaching and offloading which includes a neutralization and denitrification process. During the leaching cycle of each pad, revised estimated recoverable ounces for each of the pads may result in an upward or downward revision from time to time, which generally have not been significant. Updated recoverable ounce estimates are considered a change in estimate and are accounted for prospectively. As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s combined estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the leach pads were 64,482 and 8.9 million, respectively.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired in a business acquisition. Goodwill is allocated to reporting units and tested for impairment annually as of December 31 and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The Las Chispas mine is considered a distinct reporting unit for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. Based on the December 31, 2025 review, the Company concluded that Goodwill was not impaired.
The Company may elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value exceeds the carrying value. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using either the income approach utilizing estimates of discounted future cash flows or the market approach utilizing recent transaction activity for comparable properties. These approaches are considered Level 3 fair value measurements. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
When the income approach is utilized to determine fair value, the estimated cash flows used to assess the fair value of a reporting unit are derived from the Company’s current business plans, which are developed using short-term price forecasts reflective of the current price environment and management’s projections for long-term average metal prices. In addition to short- and long-term metal price assumptions, other assumptions include estimates of operating costs; proven and probable mineral reserves estimates, including the timing and cost to develop and produce the reserves; value beyond proven and probable estimates; estimated future closure costs; the use of appropriate discount rates; and applicable U.S. dollar long-term exchange rates. See Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and factors. For testing purposes of our reporting units, management's best estimates of the expected future results are the primary driver in determining the fair value. However, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the goodwill impairment tests will prove to be an accurate prediction of the future. Examples of events or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to negatively affect the underlying key assumptions and ultimately impact the estimated fair value of our reporting units include, but are not limited to, such items as: (i) a decrease in forecasted production levels if we are unable to realize the mineable reserves, resources and exploration potential at our mining properties and extend the life of mine (ii) increased production or capital costs (iii) adverse changes in macroeconomic conditions including the market price of metals and changes in the equity and debt markets or country-specific factors which could result in higher discount rates, (iv) significant unfavorable changes in tax rates including increased corporate income or mining tax rates, and (v) negative changes in regulation, legislation, and political environments which could impact our ability to operate in the future. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding goodwill.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other.
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As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 10 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of revenue from metal sales are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs applicable to sales or Predevelopment, reclamation and other in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates. See Note 14 -- Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. See Note 11 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
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Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about, and intentions concerning, the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time to time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income
Management uses Adjusted net income to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income is evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income is reconciled to Net income in the following table:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands except per share amounts | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 585,872 | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 342 | — | (3,384) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain)(1) | 42,040 | (4,448) | 1,994 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | 698 | 4,250 | 25,197 | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (37) | (1,294) | (1,516) | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | 113 | (417) | (3,437) | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 26,409 | 8,517 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Kensington royalty settlement | (66) | 7,369 | 469 | |||||||||||||||
| Wage and Hour Litigation settlement | 7,059 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Mexico arbitration matter | 2,950 | 3,612 | 2,803 | |||||||||||||||
| Flow-through share premium | (808) | (5,563) | (2,284) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | (187) | |||||||||||||||
| Legacy crusher non-operating costs | — | — | 4,013 | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | — | 11 | 111 | |||||||||||||||
| Valuation allowance and tax effect of adjustments(2) | (171,211) | (820) | 1,785 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 493,361 | $ | 70,117 | $ | (78,048) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Basic | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Diluted | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) |
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(1) Includes the impact of foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances of $43.5 million, $0.3 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2025, tax effect of adjustments of $171.2 million (-467%) are primarily related to the release of the valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets of $162.0million, the wage and hour litigation settlement, and transaction costs at Corporate. For the year ended December 31, 2024, tax effect of adjustments of $(0.8) million (-5%) are primarily related to the RMC bankruptcy distribution, and nonrecurring expenses at Palmarejo. For the year ended December 31, 2023, tax effect of adjustments of $1.8 million (8%) is primarily related to the loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is the basis of a measure used in the indenture governing the 2029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| In thousands | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 585,872 | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 30,942 | 51,276 | 29,099 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 96,666 | 67,450 | 35,156 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 251,099 | 124,974 | 99,822 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 964,579 | 302,600 | 60,465 | |||||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 342 | — | (3,384) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (1,429) | (4,753) | 459 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 19,697 | 16,778 | 16,405 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustments and write-downs | 6,265 | 8,042 | 43,188 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | 698 | 4,250 | 25,197 | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (37) | (1,294) | (1,516) | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | 113 | (417) | (3,437) | |||||||||||||||
| Kensington royalty settlement | (66) | 7,369 | 469 | |||||||||||||||
| Wage and Hour Litigation settlement | 7,059 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Mexico arbitration matter | 2,950 | 3,612 | 2,803 | |||||||||||||||
| Flow-through share premium | (808) | (5,563) | (2,284) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | (187) | |||||||||||||||
| Legacy crusher disposal | — | — | 4,013 | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | — | 11 | 111 | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 26,409 | 8,517 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,025,772 | 339,152 | 142,302 |
Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities less Capital expenditures as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
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| Consolidated | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 886,879 | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 | ||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 221,162 | 183,188 | 364,617 | |||||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 665,717 | $ | (8,954) | $ | (297,329) |
Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital
Management uses Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities excluding the change in Receivables, Prepaid expenses and other, Inventories and Accounts payable and accrued liabilities as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 886,879 | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
| Receivables | 6,688 | 504 | (933) | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | (72,634) | (2,777) | 461 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 51,798 | 69,640 | 47,592 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (101,174) | (79,242) | (55,581) | ||||||||||||
| Operating cash flow before changes in working capital | $ | 771,557 | $ | 162,359 | $ | 58,827 |
Net Debt and Leverage Ratio
Management defines Net Debt, a non-GAAP financial measure, as Total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents. We define Leverage Ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, as the ratio of Net Debt to the Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes Net Debt and Leverage Ratio are important measures to monitor our financial flexibility and evaluate the strength of our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net Debt and Leverage Ratio have limitations as analytical tools and may vary from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Net Debt and Leverage Ratio should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Total Debt, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Net Debt for each of the periods presented.
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 340,533 | $ | 590,058 | $ | 545,310 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | (553,597) | (55,087) | (61,633) | ||||||||||||
| Net (cash) debt | $ | (213,064) | $ | 534,971 | $ | 483,677 | |||||||||
| Net (cash) debt | $ | (213,064) | $ | 534,971 | $ | 483,677 | |||||||||
| Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,025,772 | $ | 339,152 | $ | 142,302 | |||||||||
| Net Leverage ratio | (0.2) | 1.6 | 3.4 |
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Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold and silver, as well as assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold and silver based on gold and silver metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in IFRS Accounting Standards.
Year Ended December 31, 2025
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Las Chispas (1) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 295,897 | $ | 228,672 | $ | 278,397 | $ | 218,349 | $ | 123,486 | $ | 3,903 | $ | 1,148,704 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization | (94,213) | (37,015) | (69,283) | (39,295) | (6,558) | (3,903) | (250,267) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 201,684 | $ | 191,657 | $ | 209,114 | $ | 179,054 | $ | 116,928 | $ | — | $ | 898,437 | ||||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 58,251 | 100,723 | 60,612 | 105,682 | 96,764 | — | 422,032 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 5,445,330 | 6,498,821 | 6,077,114 | 133,970 | — | 18,155,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 1,662 | $ | 875 | $ | 1,587 | $ | 1,694 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 1,355 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 19.26 | $ | 15.93 | $ | 18.58 | $ | 17.83 |
(1) Includes the impact of the purchase price allocation ascribed to Inventory of $93.5 million.
Year Ended December 31, 2024
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 240,437 | $ | 195,904 | $ | 185,958 | $ | 104,853 | $ | 3,235 | $ | 730,387 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (44,979) | (41,293) | (28,201) | (6,487) | (3,235) | (124,195) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 195,458 | $ | 154,611 | $ | 157,757 | $ | 98,366 | $ | — | $ | 606,192 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 108,783 | 38,345 | 95,361 | 98,327 | 340,816 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,796,715 | 4,389,378 | 232,728 | — | 11,418,821 | |||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 898 | $ | 1,693 | $ | 1,655 | $ | 935 | $ | 1,210 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 14.38 | $ | 20.43 | $ | — | $ | 16.75 |
Year Ended December 31, 2023
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 230,018 | $ | 197,663 | $ | 178,564 | $ | 121,351 | $ | 4,018 | $ | 731,614 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,709) | (26,392) | (25,905) | (6,694) | (4,018) | (98,718) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 194,309 | $ | 171,271 | $ | 152,659 | $ | 114,657 | $ | — | $ | 632,896 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 99,043 | 38,449 | 84,671 | 93,348 | 315,511 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,534,469 | 3,339,780 | 266,156 | — | 10,140,405 | |||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 961 | $ | 2,138 | $ | 1,797 | $ | 1,159 | $ | 1,388 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 15.17 | $ | 26.67 | $ | — | $ | 19.06 |
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Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2026 Guidance
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Las Chispas | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 397,764 | $ | 161,390 | $ | 365,418 | $ | 233,583 | $ | 142,683 | ||||||||
| Amortization | (174,548) | (36,491) | (88,753) | (41,722) | (8,965) | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 223,216 | $ | 124,899 | $ | 276,665 | $ | 191,861 | $ | 133,718 | ||||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | — | — | (6,132) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 223,216 | $ | 124,899 | $ | 276,665 | $ | 191,861 | $ | 127,586 | ||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 59,521 | 100,000 | 81,143 | 105,137 | 86,868 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 5,934,277 | 6,796,223 | 7,136,315 | 79,401 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold | 34% | 37% | 40% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Silver | 66% | 63% | 60% | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $750 - $950 | $700 - $900 | $1,350 - $1,550 | $1,750 - $1,950 | $1,400 - $1,600 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $12.50 - $14.50 | $21.50 - $23.50 | $23.00 - $25.00 |
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000215466-25-000009.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo and Rochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with operating assets located in the United States and Mexico and an exploration project in Canada.
2024 Highlights
For the full year 2024, Coeur reported revenue of $1.1 billion and cash provided by operating activities of $174.2 million. We reported GAAP net income of $58.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $339.2 million and net income of $70.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.
•Strong full-year 2024 production and cost results – 2024 full-year production of 341,582 ounces of gold and 11.4 million ounces of silver represented year-over-year increases of 8% and 11%, respectively, and fell solidly within the 2024 guidance ranges. Full-year 2024 costs applicable to sales per ounce1 declined year-over-year by 13% for gold and 12% for silver
•Second consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow and further EBITDA growth – Fourth quarter free cash flow of $16 million brought total second half free cash flow to $85 million. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $116 million resulted in full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $339 million compared to $142 million in 2023
•Strong fourth quarter results from Rochester – Rochester’s silver and gold production increased by 34% and 63%, respectively, quarter-over-quarter to 1.6 million ounces of silver and 15,752 ounces of gold, bringing the full-year totals to 4.4 million silver ounces and 39,203 gold ounces. Tons placed in the fourth quarter totaled 8.2 million tons, exceeding the 7.0 - 8.0 million tons target. Fourth quarter free cash flow of $12 million represented the first positive free cash flow quarter since the fourth quarter of 2019
•Further debt reductions – Coeur repaid an additional $30 million of the revolving credit facility (“RCF”) during the quarter, reducing the outstanding balance by 29%, or $80 million since mid-year to $195 million. The Company’s net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio declined to 1.6x at year-end compared to 3.4x at year-end 2023
•SilverCrest transaction now closed – Coeur’s $1.58 billion acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc. (“SilverCrest”) closed on February 14, 2025, which adds the high-grade, low-cost Las Chispas silver and gold operation in Sonora, Mexico to the Company’s portfolio of North American assets and creates a leading global silver company
•Robust expected 2025 production growth positions Coeur for record results – 2025 production guidance ranges of 380,000 - 440,000 ounces of gold and 16.7 - 20.3 million ounces of silver represent expected year-over-year increases of 20% and 62%, respectively. These ranges reflect the expected benefit of the recently acquired Las Chispas operation and the first full-year of production from the newly expanded Rochester operation totaling 7.0 - 8.3 million silver ounces and 60,000 - 75,000 gold ounces, representing year-over-year expected increases of 75% and 72%, respectively
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
| Financial Results: (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 734,861 | $ | 575,677 | $ | 572,877 | |||||||||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 319,145 | $ | 245,529 | $ | 212,759 | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated Revenue | $ | 1,054,006 | $ | 821,206 | $ | 785,636 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.30) | $ | (0.28) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | 70,117 | $ | (78,048) | $ | (89,059) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) | |||||||||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 302,600 | $ | 60,465 | $ | 72,038 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 339,152 | $ | 142,302 | $ | 138,954 | |||||||||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 590,058 | $ | 545,310 | $ | 515,933 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Results: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 341,582 | 317,671 | 330,346 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 11,389,519 | 10,250,906 | 9,816,680 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 340,816 | 315,511 | 329,968 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 11,418,821 | 10,140,405 | 9,771,724 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 2,156 | $ | 1,825 | $ | 1,736 | |||||||||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 27.95 | $ | 24.21 | $ | 21.77 |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”.
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
We sold 340,816 gold ounces and 11.4 million silver ounces, compared to 315,511 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $232.8 million, or 28%, as a result of an 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and an 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively. The increase in gold ounces sold was due to higher gold production at all sites, specifically higher grade and recovery rates at Palmarejo, the successful completion of the Rochester expansion, higher mill throughput and grade at Kensington, and higher tons and grade at Wharf. The increase in silver ounces sold was the result of higher grade and recovery rates at Palmarejo, and the successful completion of the Rochester expansion. Gold and silver represented 70% and 30%, respectively, of both 2024 and 2023 sales revenue.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 734,861 | $ | 575,677 | $ | 159,184 | 28 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver sales | 319,145 | 245,529 | 73,616 | 30 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 1,054,006 | $ | 821,206 | $ | 232,800 | 28 | % |
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Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales decreased $26.7 million, or 4%, primarily due to higher recoverable ounces placed on the leach pad at Wharf, an increase in estimated recoverable ounces on the legacy leach pad in the first quarter of 2024 at Rochester, lower net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustments at Rochester, and the favorable impact of exchange rates at Palmarejo, partially offset by higher gold and silver ounces sold at all sites. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization increased $25.2 million, or 25%, and resulted primarily from higher gold and silver ounces sold at all sites and, at Rochester, the commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023, and the three-stage crushing circuit in March 2024, partially offset by lower LCM adjustments.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $6.1 million, or 15%, primarily due to higher employee compensation, outside service and legal costs.
Exploration expense increased $28.7 million, or 93%, driven by the sustained increased drilling at Palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf and Silvertip in 2024, and the Canadian mining exploration tax credits associated with expenditures at the Silvertip exploration project recognized in 2023.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $3.4 million, or 6%, stemming from lower losses on the sale of assets and lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip, partially offset by the Kensington royalty litigation settlement of $7.2 million and transaction costs of $8.5 million related to the acquisition of SilverCrest.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 8,513 | 15,616 | (7,103) | (45) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | 4,250 | 12,879 | (8,629) | (67) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 16,778 | 16,405 | 373 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kensington royalty litigation settlement | 7,156 | — | 7,156 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8,517 | — | 8,517 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 6,059 | 9,736 | (3,677) | (38) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 51,273 | $ | 54,636 | $ | (3,363) | (6) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred a $0.4 million gain in connection with the exchange of $5.9 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest of 2029 Senior Notes for 1.8 million shares of common stock compared to $3.4 million incurred in connection with the exchange of $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest for 25.2 million shares of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company did not have fair value adjustments, net, during the year ended December 31, 2024 following the sale of the Company’s equity investments in 2023.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.1 million) increased to $51.3 million from $29.1 million due to higher interest paid under the RCF attributable to higher average debt levels and higher interest paid under financial leases, partially offset by lower interest payable following the extinguishment of $5.9 million in 2029 Senior Notes.
Other, net increased to a gain of $13.0 million compared to loss $7.5 million as a result of the recognition of the net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s trading price (“FT Premium Liability”) as income of $5.6 million following the renouncement of Silvertip exploration expenditures, favorable foreign exchange rates, particularly in Mexico, and the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of the contingent consideration received in connection with the sale of La Preciosa project (the “La Preciosa Deferred Consideration”) in 2023.
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Income and Mining Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | (28,465) | 14,376 | |||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | (149) | 4,859 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | 727 | (36,778) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 6,974 | 5,649 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 2 | 6 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | (7,765) | (3,056) | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | 2,405 | 1,179 | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 2,322 | 3,077 | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (8,923) | (3,911) | ||||
| Foreign withholding and other taxes | (8,307) | (1,381) | ||||
| Mining Taxes | (26,901) | (16,884) | ||||
| Sale of non-core assets | — | (1,322) | ||||
| Enactment of 1% increase in Mexico special mining duty tax | (1,696) | — | ||||
| Other, net | 2,326 | (970) | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (67,450) | $ | (35,156) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $67.5 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 53.4% for 2024. This compares to income tax expense of $35.2 million for an effective tax rate of (51.4)% for 2023. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) mining taxes; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) Mexico mining tax rate increase; (vi) percentage depletion; (vii) the sale of non-core assets; and (viii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | 50,194 | $ | (13,063) | $ | (107,021) | $ | (6,956) | ||||
| Canada | (46,702) | (1,523) | (33,574) | (848) | ||||||||
| Mexico | 125,027 | (52,864) | 72,697 | (27,352) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (2,169) | — | (558) | — | ||||||||
| $ | 126,350 | $ | (67,450) | $ | (68,456) | $ | (35,156) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
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Net Income (Loss)
Net income was $58.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. The increase in net income was driven by a 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and a 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, lower ongoing costs at Silvertip, the recognition of the FT Premium Liability income of $5.6 million, lower LCM adjustments at Rochester, and the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration in 2023. This was partially offset by the Kensington royalty settlement of $7.2 million, transaction costs of $8.5 million related to the acquisition of SilverCrest, and higher exploration and income and mining taxes expense. Adjusted net income was $70.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $78.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue
We sold 315,511 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces, compared to 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $35.6 million, or 5%, as a result of a 4% increase in silver ounces sold and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold. The decrease in gold ounces sold was primarily due to lower mill throughput at Palmarejo and Kensington and lower grades at Kensington, partially offset by the timing of production from Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant and timing of recoveries at Wharf. The increase in silver ounces sold was primarily due to the timing of production on Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant, partially offset by lower mill throughput at Palmarejo. Gold and silver represented 70% and 30% of 2023 sales revenue, respectively, compared to 73% and 27% of 2022 sales revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 575,677 | $ | 572,877 | $ | 2,800 | — | % | ||||||||
| Silver sales | 245,529 | 212,759 | 32,770 | 15 | % | |||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 821,206 | $ | 785,636 | $ | 35,570 | 5 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $26.4 million, or 4%, primarily due to the increase in ounces sold at Rochester and Wharf and higher operating costs at Palmarejo partially offset by lower LCM adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $11.8 million, or 11%, primarily due to a decrease in gold ounces sold and longer assumed mine life at Kensington, partially offset by the commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023 at Rochester.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $2.1 million, or 5%, primarily due to higher employee-related costs.
Exploration expense increased $4.3 million, or 16%, driven by accelerated drilling activity at Palmarejo, Kensington and Silvertip, partially offset by the Canadian mining exploration tax credits associated with expenditures at the Silvertip exploration project recognized in 2023.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $14.0 million, or 34%, stemming from higher asset retirement accretion, a $12.8 million loss on dismantle and disposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and non-operating start-up costs associated with the Rochester expansion project, partially offset by lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | $ | 15,616 | $ | 20,963 | $ | (5,347) | (26) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | 12,879 | (640) | 13,519 | (2,112) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 16,405 | 14,232 | 2,173 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 9,736 | 6,092 | 3,644 | 60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 54,636 | $ | 40,647 | $ | 13,989 | 34 | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred a $3.4 million gain in connection with the exchange of $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest of 2029 Senior Notes for 25.2 million shares of common stock.
Fair value adjustments, net, increased to a gain of $3.4 million compared to $66.7 million loss as a result of an increase in value of the Company’s equity investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $14.6 million) increased to $29.1 million from $23.9 million. Total interest costs for 2023 increased $8.6 million to $43.7 million, due to higher interest paid under the RCF attributable to higher average debt levels, partially offset by lower interest payable following the extinguishment of $76.0 million in 2029 Senior Notes.
Other, net decreased to a loss of $7.5 million compared to a gain of $66.3 million as a result of the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of La Preciosa Deferred Consideration 2023 and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | 14,376 | $ | 13,249 | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 4,859 | 2,871 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (36,778) | (36,670) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 5,649 | 3,538 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 6 | 655 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | (3,056) | 365 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | 1,179 | (145) | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 3,077 | 2,897 | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (3,911) | (4,994) | ||||
| Foreign withholding and other taxes | (1,381) | 169 | ||||
| Mining Taxes | (16,884) | (11,239) | ||||
| Sale of non-core assets | (1,322) | 15,447 | ||||
| Other, net | (970) | (801) | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (35,156) | $ | (14,658) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $35.2 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 51.4% for 2023. This compares to income tax expense of $14.7 million for an effective tax rate of 23.1% for 2022. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) the sale of non-core assets; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) mining taxes; (v) foreign exchange rates; (vi) percentage depletion; and (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | (107,021) | $ | (6,956) | $ | (107,477) | $ | 2,516 | ||||
| Canada | (33,574) | (848) | (32,249) | (51) | ||||||||
| Mexico | 72,697 | (27,352) | 77,316 | (17,123) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (558) | — | (1,039) | — | ||||||||
| $ | (68,456) | $ | (35,156) | $ | (63,449) | $ | (14,658) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss was $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs at Palmarejo, higher exploration costs, a $12.3 million loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, a $12.8 million loss on disposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022. This was partially offset by a 4% increase in silver ounces sold, a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, favorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a $3.4 million gain in connection with the exchange of 2029 Senior Notes. Adjusted net loss was $78.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $89.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2025 Guidance
Gold and silver production is expected to increase 20% and 62%, respectively, compared to 2024 based on the midpoint of guidance ranges. The increase is primarily driven by the completion and ramp-up of Rochester last year and the addition of Las Chispas in mid-February.
Overall cost guidance has increased slightly at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf compared to 2024.
The below exploration expense guidance excludes $17 - $22 million of underground mine development and support costs associated with Silvertip.
Note that Las Chispas guidance reflects results from the February 14 closing of the acquisition. Additionally, Las Chispas cost guidance excludes the effects of the SilverCrest purchase price allocation.
2025 Production Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||||
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| (oz) | (K oz) | ||||||
| Las Chispas | 42,500 - 52,500 | 4,250 - 5,250 | |||||
| Palmarejo | 95,000 - 105,000 | 5,400 - 6,500 | |||||
| Rochester | 60,000 - 75,000 | 7,000 - 8,300 | |||||
| Kensington | 92,500 - 107,500 | — | |||||
| Wharf | 90,000 - 100,000 | 50 - 200 | |||||
| Total | 380,000 - 440,000 | 16,700 - 20,250 |
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2025 Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
| Gold | Silver | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($/oz) | ($/oz) | |||||
| Las Chispas (co-product) | $850 - $950 | $9.25 - $10.25 | ||||
| Palmarejo (co-product) | $950 - $1,150 | $17.00 - $18.00 | ||||
| Rochester (co-product) | $1,250 - $1,450 | $14.50 - $16.50 | ||||
| Kensington | $1,700 - $1,900 | — | ||||
| Wharf (by-product) | $1,250 - $1,350 | — |
2025 Capital, Exploration and G&A Guidance
| ($M) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures, Sustaining | $132 - $156 | ||||
| Capital Expenditures, Development | $55 - $69 | ||||
| Exploration, Expensed | $67 - $77 | ||||
| Exploration, Capitalized | $10 - $16 | ||||
| General & Administrative Expenses | $44 - $48 |
Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume estimated prices of $2,700/oz gold and $30.00/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.425 and MXN of 20.50. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.
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Results of Operations
Palmarejo
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 1,762,779 | 2,008,459 | 2,197,808 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 4.52 | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 93.0 | % | 91.1 | % | 92.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 85.0 | % | 82.7 | % | 84.2 | % | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 108,666 | 100,605 | 106,782 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,779,659 | 6,591,590 | 6,708,689 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 108,783 | 99,043 | 107,157 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,796,715 | 6,534,469 | 6,695,454 | ||||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 898 | $ | 961 | $ | 886 | |||||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 14.38 | $ | 15.17 | $ | 13.09 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold and silver production increased 8% and 3%, respectively, as a result of a 40% and 14% increase in gold and silver grades, respectively, and higher gold and silver recovery rates, partially offset by a 12% decrease in mill throughput due to mine sequencing. Metal sales were $379.1 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $313.2 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $65.9 million, or 21%, of which $41.5 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices and $24.3 million was the result of higher volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 7% and 5%, respectively, due to higher production, lower labor and cyanide costs, and the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates on operating costs. Amortization increased by $9.3 million to $45.0 million due to a 10% and 4% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively. Capital expenditures decreased to $30.6 million from $41.8 million due to lower underground development expenditures and the completion of the open pit backfill project in 2023.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold and silver production decreased 6% and 2%, respectively, as a result of a 9% decrease in mill throughput partially offset by 4% and 9% higher gold and silver grades, respectively. Metal sales were $313.2 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $303.4 million, or also 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $9.8 million, or 3%, of which $26.4 million was due to higher gold and silver prices, partially offset by a decrease of $16.6 million due to a lower volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounces increased 9% and 16%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales which impacted co-product cost allocation and unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates on employee-related and electricity costs. Amortization increased by $0.3 million to $35.7 million. Capital expenditures decreased to $41.8 million from $42.6 million due to lower capitalized exploration expenditures partially offset by higher open pit backfill project and underground development expenditures.
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Rochester
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tons placed(1) | 23,529,814 | 11,388,657 | 14,919,803 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.002 | 0.003 | 0.003 | |||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.41 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 39,203 | 38,775 | 34,735 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 4,377,847 | 3,391,530 | 3,061,924 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 38,345 | 38,449 | 34,370 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 4,389,378 | 3,339,780 | 3,028,986 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(2) | $ | 1,693 | $ | 2,138 | $ | 2,403 | ||||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(2) | $ | 20.43 | $ | 26.67 | $ | 27.26 |
(1) During the year ended December 31, 2024, 21.5 million and 2.0 million tons of ore were placed on the new leach pad and legacy leach pad, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, 7.3 million and 4.1 million tons of ore were placed on the new leach pad and legacy leach pads, respectively.
(2)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold and silver production increased 1% and 29%, respectively, driven by the increased production from the new leach pad. Metal sales were $215.8 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $156.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $59.8 million, or 38%, of which $30.3 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices and $29.5 million was attributable to a higher volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 21% and 23%, respectively, as a result of the increase in tons placed on the new leach pad, lower maintenance costs and LCM adjustments, and the favorable impact of an increase in estimated recoverable ounces on the legacy leach pad in the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by higher labor, electrical and outside service costs. Amortization increased by $14.9 million to $41.3 million due to higher gold and silver ounces sold, and the commencement of production from the new stage 6 leach pad in mid-September 2023 and the three-stage crushing circuit in March 2024. Capital expenditures decreased to $72.7 million from $263.4 million due to reduced spending related to the expansion project.
Commissioning of Rochester’s new three-stage crushing circuit and truck load-out facility was completed on March 7, 2024 leading to declaration of commercial production and $528 million of construction in process placed into service in the first quarter of 2024. Ore tons placed increased 16% quarter-over-quarter to 8.2 million tons, including approximately 5.1 million tons through the new crushing circuit and placed on the new leach pad.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold and silver production increased 12% and 11%, respectively, as a result of the Rochester expansion and an improved understanding of gold and silver recoveries based on controlling the size fraction and amount of fines placed on the leach pads. Approximately 64% of the tons placed in 2023 were placed onto the new leach pad. The new leach pad along with the new processing facility commenced production in mid-September 2023. Metal sales were $156.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $26.4 million, or 20%, of which $15.5 million was due to a higher volume of gold and silver production, and $10.9 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 11% and 2%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and lower LCM adjustments of $39.9 million compared to $46.0 million in the prior year, driven by higher gold and silver prices partially offset by lower tons placed and higher employee-related and maintenance costs. Amortization increased to $26.4 million due to commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023. Capital expenditures increased to $263.4 million from $246.4 million due to timing of payments related to the Rochester expansion project.
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Kensington
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 699,037 | 651,576 | 700,346 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.17 | |||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate | 91.3 | % | 91.9 | % | 92.5 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 95,671 | 84,789 | 109,061 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 95,361 | 84,671 | 108,972 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 1,797 | $ | 1,423 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold production increased 13% as a result of a 7% increase in grade and higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $225.1 million, or 21% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $162.5 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $62.7 million, or 39%, of which $37.5 million was due to higher average realized gold prices and $25.2 million resulting from a higher volume of gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 8% due to higher production, and lower labor and diesel costs, partially offset by higher outside service and royalty costs. Amortization increased by $2.3 million to $28.2 million primarily due to an increase in gold ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $68.7 million from $53.3 million reflecting continued investment associated with the multi-year underground development and exploration program designed to extend and enhance the mine life, which began in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025, as well as underground development and tailings dam expansion expenditures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production decreased 22% as a result of 18% lower grades and 7% lower mill throughput. Metal sales were $162.5 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $202.5 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $40.0 million, or 20%, of which $46.0 million resulted from a lower volume of gold production, partially offset by a $6.0 million increase due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 26% due to lower production partially offset by lower operating costs. Amortization decreased to $25.9 million primarily due to a decrease in gold ounces sold and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $53.3 million from $31.5 million due to the elevated level of investment associated with the multi-year underground development and exploration program aimed at extending and enhancing the mine life, which began in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Wharf
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 5,003,935 | 4,743,469 | 4,506,849 | |||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.031 | 0.026 | 0.021 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 98,042 | 93,502 | 79,768 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 232,013 | 267,786 | 46,067 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 98,327 | 93,348 | 79,469 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 232,728 | 266,156 | 47,284 | |||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 935 | $ | 1,159 | $ | 1,283 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
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Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Gold production increased 5% driven by higher tons placed and grade placed on the pads, and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $234.0 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $189.5 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $44.5 million, or 23%, of which $33.9 million attributable to higher average realized gold prices and $10.6 million was due to a higher gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 19% due to higher tons and grade placed on the pads, and lower diesel costs, partially offset by higher royalties, labor and outside service costs. Amortization remained comparable at $6.5 million. Capital expenditures were $7.2 million.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production increased 17% driven by higher grade, higher tons placed and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $189.5 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $150.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $39.5 million, or 26%, of which $32.5 million was due to a higher gold production, and an increase of $7.0 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 10% due to lower operating costs and higher grade and tons placed. Amortization decreased to $6.7 million due to higher grade and tons placed and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures were $2.5 million.
Silvertip
Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Exploration expense totaled $27.3 million in 2024 as the Company continued to focus on expanding the mineral resources at Silvertip, which were supported by 461 meters of underground mine development. Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $8.5 million in 2024 compared to $15.6 million in 2023. Capital expenditures in 2024 totaled $3.6 million.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $15.6 million in 2023 and $21.0 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures in 2023 totaled $2.9 million compared to $24.8 million in the prior year due to planned reduction in capital development expenditures.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2024, the Company had $56.9 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $175.7 million available under the RCF. Future borrowing under the RCF may be subject to certain financial covenants. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $6.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 due to $183.2 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the completion of the Rochester expansion project, and the $10.0 million initial payment for the acquisition of mining concessions at Palmarejo. This was partially offset by an 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, the net proceeds of $23.7 million from the sale of 7.7 million shares of common stock in the Private Placement Offering (as defined below), and net draws of $20.0 million under the RCF.
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On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to extend and enhance its RCF (the “February 2024 Amendment”). The February 2024 Amendment, among other things, (1) extends the term of the RCF by approximately two years so that it now matures in February 2027, (2) increases the RCF by $10 million from $390 million to $400 million, (3) adds Fédération Des Caisses Desjardins Du Québec and National Bank of Canada as lenders on the RCF, (4) permits the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100 million in incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase, (5) allows for unencumbered domestic cash to be included in the calculation of the consolidated net leverage ratio, and (6) allows up to $15 million of non-capitalized underground mine development costs related to Silvertip to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF.
In March 2024, the Company completed the sale of 7,704,725 shares of its common stock (“Private Placement Offering”) issued as “flow-through shares” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “FT Shares”), raising net proceeds of approximately $23.7 million, of which $0.9 million represents net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s average price (“FT Premium Liability”). The proceeds of the issuance of FT Shares are used by the Company for certain qualifying “Canadian Exploration Expenditures” (as such term is defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)), in conducting an exploration and mineral resource evaluation program on the Silvertip property in British Columbia and Yukon to determine the existence, location, extent, and quality of the silver, lead, and zinc on the Silvertip property.
The Company had no outstanding forward contracts at December 31, 2024 following the final settlement in June 2024. The Company has no current plans to implement new hedges but the Company did acquire existing zero cost collar hedges for 1,600 ounces of gold and 200,000 ounces of silver on February 14, 2025 as part of its acquisition of SilverCrest. These zero cost collar hedges settle monthly through March, 2025. The Company may in the future add new hedges as circumstances warrant.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company exchanged $5.9 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Senior Notes plus accrued interest for 1.8 million shares of its common stock.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next twelve months and longer-term. We expect to use cash provided by operating activities to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this Report for our 2025 capital expenditure guidance. The acquisition of SilverCrest will include acquiring a significant amount of cash and gold and silver bullion which will be used along with our cash provided by operating activities to begin a period of debt and prepay reduction. Our longer-term plans contemplates continued exploration to extend mine lives at all of our operating sites, the repayment of the RCF, and additional exploration and studies to determine the viability of the Silvertip business case. Our long-term target leverage of Net Debt to the Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA is 0.0 times Adjusted EBITDA. Our current leverage ratio is 1.6 times Adjusted EBITDA as of December 31, 2024.
We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under “Item 1A – Risk Factors”.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $174.2 million, compared to $67.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $339.2 million, compared to $142.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities | $ | 162,359 | $ | 58,827 | $ | 71,862 | ||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Receivables | (504) | 933 | 4,452 | |||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 2,777 | (461) | 240 | |||||||||||||
| Inventories | (69,640) | (47,592) | (51,448) | |||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 79,242 | 55,581 | 510 | |||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 | $ | 25,616 |
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $106.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a 8% and 13% increase in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 18% and 15% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by higher ore placed on leach pads at Rochester and Wharf, lower prepaid revenue at Kensington and increased exploration, general and administrative, interest and income and mining tax expense. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $232.8 million, of which $142.5 million as the result of higher average gold and silver prices and $90.3 million was due to higher volume of gold sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $41.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a 4% increase in silver ounces sold and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, the receipt of $55.0 million of prepayments at Kensington, Rochester and Wharf in December 2023, and the receipt of $7.8 million FT Premium Liability, partially offset by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs, and timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $35.6 million, of which $53.0 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices, partially offset $17.4 million as a result of lower volume of gold sales.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 was $193.5 million compared to $303.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. Cash used in investing activities decreased due to lower spending on capital expenditures at Rochester. There were fewer net proceeds on the sale of investments including $39.8 million received from the sale of the Company’s remaining Victoria Gold Common Shares, net proceeds of $7.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration and $5.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa project in 2023 compared to the initial payment of $10.0 million due at closing for the $25.0 million acquisition of mining concessions at Palmarejo in 2024. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $183.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with $364.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily related to expansion construction and ramp-up activities at Rochester and underground development and exploration at Palmarejo and Kensington in both periods.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $303.7 million compared to $146.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $364.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared with $352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to construction activities at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington in both periods. Cash used in investing activities increased due to higher capital expenditures, the receipt of net proceeds of $150.2 million and $15.2 million in 2022 from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in Nevada and La Preciosa project in Mexico, respectively, partially offset by net proceeds of $7.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, $5.0 million received from the collection of amounts due under the promissory note issued in connection with the sale of the La Preciosa project.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 was $13.9 million compared to $236.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received net proceeds of $23.7 million from the sale of 7.7 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering, and drew $20.0 million, net, from the RCF. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company drew $95.0 million, net, under the RCF, received aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, and received net proceeds of $20.9 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering.
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $236.1 million compared to $125.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company drew $95.0 million, net, under the RCF, received aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its
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common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, and received net proceeds of $20.9 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company drew $15.0 million, net, from the RCF and received net proceeds of $147.4 million from the sale of 36.8 million shares of its common stock in the March Equity Offering and the December Equity Offering.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months after the shipment date, based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales 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 measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $22.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These
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estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and silver prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves, are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold and silver that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold and silver prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors that may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process extracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré at the Rochester mine and a form of gold electrolytic cathodic sludge at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by each mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
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The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach pads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, which are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of the leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory testing and actual experience of more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and 30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company completed a review of the estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on its leach pads and determined that as a result of longer expected leach time and favorable recoveries relative to previous estimates, that the estimated recoverable gold and silver on the Rochester legacy leach pads (Stages 2, 3 and 4) supported an upward revision. An additional 6,000 ounces of gold and 900,000 ounces of silver were added to the legacy leach pads in the first quarter of 2024. There are five reusable heap leach pads (load/offload) used at Wharf. Each pad goes through an approximate 24-month process of loading of ore, leaching and offloading which includes a neutralization and denitrification process. During the leaching cycle of each pad, revised estimated recoverable ounces for each of the pads may result in an upward or downward revision from time to time, which generally have not been significant. The updated recoverable ounce estimate is considered a change in estimate and was accounted for prospectively. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s combined estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the leach pads were 49,575 and 6.9 million, respectively.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 9 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of revenue from metal sales are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs applicable to sales or Predevelopment, reclamation and other in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates. See Note 13 -- Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
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Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. Refer to Note 10 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about, and intentions concerning, the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time-to-time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) is evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income (loss) is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands except per share amounts | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | — | (3,384) | 66,668 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (4,448) | 1,994 | 1,648 | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | 4,250 | 25,197 | (64,429) | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,294) | (1,516) | (1,651) | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | (417) | (3,437) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8,517 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Other adjustments | 5,429 | 4,925 | 2,161 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(1) | (820) | 1,785 | (15,349) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 70,117 | $ | (78,048) | $ | (89,059) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) |
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2024, tax effect of adjustments of $(0.8) million (-5%) are primarily related to the RMC bankruptcy distribution,
and nonrecurring expenses at Palmarejo.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, tax effect of adjustments of $1.8 million (8%) is primarily related to the loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, tax effect of adjustments of $(15.3) million (-558%) is primarily related to the to the fair value adjustments on the
Company’s equity investments and the derecognition of deferred tax liabilities related to the sale of La Preciosa and the Sterling/Crown exploration properties.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is the basis of a measure used in the indenture governing the 2029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 58,900 | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 51,276 | 29,099 | 23,861 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 67,450 | 35,156 | 14,658 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 124,974 | 99,822 | 111,626 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 302,600 | 60,465 | 72,038 | |||||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | — | (3,384) | 66,668 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (4,753) | 459 | 850 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 16,778 | 16,405 | 14,232 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustments and write-downs | 8,042 | 43,188 | 49,085 | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | 4,250 | 25,197 | (64,429) | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,294) | (1,516) | (1,651) | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | (417) | (3,437) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8,517 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Other adjustments | 5,429 | 4,925 | 2,161 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 339,152 | $ | 142,302 | $ | 138,954 |
Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities less Capital expenditures as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
| Consolidated | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 | $ | 25,616 | ||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 183,188 | 364,617 | 352,354 | |||||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (8,954) | $ | (297,329) | $ | (326,738) |
Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital
Management uses Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities excluding the change in Receivables, Prepaid expenses and other, Inventories and Accounts payable and accrued liabilities as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital.
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 174,234 | $ | 67,288 | $ | 25,616 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
| Receivables | 504 | (933) | (4,452) | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | (2,777) | 461 | (240) | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 69,640 | 47,592 | 51,448 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (79,242) | (55,581) | (510) | ||||||||||||
| Operating cash flow before changes in working capital | $ | 162,359 | $ | 58,827 | $ | 71,862 |
Net Debt and Leverage Ratio
Management defines Net Debt, a non-GAAP financial measure, as Total Debt, less Cash and Cash Equivalents. We define Leverage Ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, as the ratio of Net Debt to the Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes Net Debt and Leverage Ratio are important measures to monitor our financial flexibility and evaluate the strength of our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net Debt and Leverage Ratio have limitations as analytical tools and may vary from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Net Debt and Leverage Ratio should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Total Debt, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Net Debt for each of the periods presented.
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 590,058 | $ | 545,310 | $ | 515,933 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | (55,087) | (61,633) | (61,464) | ||||||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 534,971 | $ | 483,677 | $ | 454,469 | |||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 534,971 | $ | 483,677 | $ | 454,469 | |||||||||
| Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 339,152 | $ | 142,302 | $ | 138,954 | |||||||||
| Leverage ratio | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
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Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold and silver, as well as assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold and silver based on gold and silver metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in IFRS Accounting Standards.
Year Ended December 31, 2024
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 240,437 | $ | 195,904 | $ | 185,958 | $ | 104,853 | $ | 3,235 | $ | 730,387 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (44,979) | (41,293) | (28,201) | (6,487) | (3,235) | (124,195) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 195,458 | $ | 154,611 | $ | 157,757 | $ | 98,366 | $ | — | $ | 606,192 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 108,783 | 38,345 | 95,361 | 98,327 | 340,816 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,796,715 | 4,389,378 | 232,728 | — | 11,418,821 | |||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 898 | $ | 1,693 | $ | 1,655 | $ | 935 | $ | 1,210 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 14.38 | $ | 20.43 | $ | — | $ | 16.75 |
Year Ended December 31, 2023
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 230,018 | $ | 197,663 | $ | 178,564 | $ | 121,351 | $ | 4,018 | $ | 731,614 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,709) | (26,392) | (25,905) | (6,694) | (4,018) | (98,718) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 194,309 | $ | 171,271 | $ | 152,659 | $ | 114,657 | $ | — | $ | 632,896 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 99,043 | 38,449 | 84,671 | 93,348 | 315,511 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,534,469 | 3,339,780 | 266,156 | — | 10,140,405 | |||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 961 | $ | 2,138 | $ | 1,797 | $ | 1,159 | $ | 1,388 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 15.17 | $ | 26.67 | $ | — | $ | 19.06 |
Year Ended December 31, 2022
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 218,008 | $ | 187,792 | $ | 194,757 | $ | 111,310 | $ | 4,912 | $ | 716,779 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,432) | (22,626) | (39,032) | (8,247) | (4,912) | (110,249) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 182,576 | $ | 165,166 | $ | 155,725 | $ | 103,063 | $ | — | $ | 606,530 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 107,157 | 34,370 | 108,972 | 79,469 | 329,968 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,695,454 | 3,028,986 | — | 47,284 | — | 9,771,724 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 886 | $ | 2,403 | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,283 | $ | 1,317 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 13.09 | $ | 27.26 | $ | — | $ | 17.50 |
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Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2025 Guidance
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Las Chispas | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 144,729 | $ | 245,767 | $ | 275,743 | $ | 222,569 | $ | 130,856 | ||||||||
| Amortization | (45,992) | (38,779) | (75,033) | (43,903) | (7,105) | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 98,737 | $ | 206,988 | $ | 200,710 | $ | 178,666 | $ | 123,751 | ||||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | — | — | (2,824) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 98,737 | $ | 206,988 | $ | 200,710 | $ | 178,666 | $ | 120,927 | ||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 52,000 | 100,018 | 68,000 | 104,271 | 95,454 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 5,240,757 | 6,006,911 | 7,752,237 | 94,138 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold | 48% | 50% | 44% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Silver | 52% | 50% | 56% | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $850 - $950 | $950 - $1,150 | $1,250 - $1,450 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,250 - $1,350 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $9.25 - $10.25 | $17.00 - $18.00 | $14.50 - $16.50 |
Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2024 Guidance
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester(1) | Kensington | Wharf | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 261,913 | $ | 147,456 | $ | 195,337 | $ | 102,091 | ||||||
| Amortization | (46,953) | (42,237) | (28,757) | (5,694) | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 214,960 | $ | 105,219 | $ | 166,580 | $ | 96,397 | ||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | 16 | (5,328) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 214,960 | $ | 105,219 | $ | 166,596 | $ | 91,069 | ||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 104,260 | 28,170 | 100,500 | 91,040 | ||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,652,590 | 3,197,910 | 205,600 | |||||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||||
| Gold | 51% | 43% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||
| Silver | 49% | 57% | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $950 - $1,150 | $1,500 - $1,700 | $1,525 - $1,725 | $950 - $1,050 | ||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $15.50 - $16.50 | $18.00 - $20.00 |
(1) Cost guidance for Rochester reflects the second half of 2024.
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000215466-24-000008.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo and Rochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with operating assets located in the United States and Mexico and an exploration project in Canada.
2023 Highlights
For the full year 2023, Coeur reported revenue of $821.2 million and cash provided by operating activities of $67.3 million. We reported GAAP net loss of $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $142.3 million and net loss of $78.0 million or $0.23 per diluted share.
•Strong fourth quarter drove significant increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA – Production increased at Rochester and strong finishes at Kensington and Wharf drove a 35% increase in revenue and a more-than doubling of adjusted EBITDA quarter-over-quarter
•Full-year 2023 gold and silver production guidance achieved – Gold and silver production increased 29% and 34% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, to 101,609 ounces and 3.1 million ounces. Full-year gold and silver production totaled 317,671 ounces and 10.3 million ounces, respectively, within the Company’s consolidated production guidance ranges
•Rochester expansion ramp-up progressing – Commissioning of Rochester’s new crushing circuit is progressing, with completion of ramp-up activities anticipated during the first half of 2024. Full-year 2024 silver and gold production guidance reflects strong anticipated year-over-year growth while second half cost guidance highlights sharp expected declines compared to recent years. Once operating at full capacity, throughput levels are expected to average 32 million tons per year, approximately 2.5 times higher than historical levels
•Wharf delivers all-time record annual free cash flow – The Wharf gold mine in South Dakota ended the fourth quarter with operating cash flow of $29 million and free cash flow of approximately $27 million. For the full year, operating cash flow totaled $84 million and free cash flow reached an all-time record $82 million. Since acquiring Wharf in February 2015, Coeur has generated cumulative free cash flow of more than four times its original $99.5 million investment while mine life has remained strong at six years compared to the estimated five-year mine life at the time of acquisition
•Silvertip drills one of its highest grade intercepts ever – Results have been received for almost half of 2023 drilling in the Southern Silver Zone at the high-grade Silvertip polymetallic exploration project in northern British Columbia, including the highest-grade intercept ever drilled at the Southern Silver Zone in this rapidly growing near area
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Financial Results: (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 575,677 | $ | 572,877 | $ | 578,911 | |||||||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 245,529 | $ | 212,759 | $ | 253,917 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated Revenue | $ | 821,206 | $ | 785,636 | $ | 832,828 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.30) | $ | (0.28) | $ | (0.13) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | (78,048) | $ | (89,059) | $ | (1,393) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) | |||||||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 60,465 | $ | 72,038 | $ | 148,402 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 142,302 | $ | 138,954 | $ | 216,112 | |||||||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 545,310 | $ | 515,933 | $ | 487,501 | |||||||||||
| Operating Results: | |||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 317,671 | 330,346 | 348,529 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 10,250,906 | 9,816,680 | 10,068,112 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 315,511 | 329,968 | 350,347 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 10,140,405 | 9,771,724 | 10,133,837 | ||||||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 1,825 | $ | 1,736 | $ | 1,652 | |||||||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 24.21 | $ | 21.77 | $ | 25.06 |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.”
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue
We sold 315,511 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces, compared to 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $35.6 million, or 5%, as a result of a 4% increase in silver ounces sold and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold. The decrease in gold ounces sold was primarily due to lower mill throughput at Palmarejo and Kensington and lower grades at Kensington, partially offset by the timing of production from Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant and timing of recoveries at Wharf. The increase in silver ounces sold was primarily due to the timing of production on Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant, partially offset by lower mill throughput at Palmarejo. Gold and silver represented 70% and 30% of 2023 sales revenue, respectively, compared to 73% and 27% of 2022 sales revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 575,677 | $ | 572,877 | $ | 2,800 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Silver sales | 245,529 | 212,759 | 32,770 | 15 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 821,206 | $ | 785,636 | $ | 35,570 | 5 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $26.4 million, or 4%, primarily due to the increase in ounces sold at Rochester and Wharf and higher operating costs at Palmarejo partially offset by lower net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
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Amortization
Amortization decreased $11.8 million, or 11%, primarily due to a decrease in gold ounces sold and longer assumed mine life at Kensington, partially offset by the commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023 at Rochester.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $2.1 million, or 5%, primarily due to higher employee-related costs.
Exploration expense increased $4.3 million, or 16%, driven by accelerated drilling activity at Palmarejo, Kensington and Silvertip, partially offset by the Canadian mining exploration tax credits associated with expenditures at the Silvertip exploration project recognized in 2023.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $14.0 million, or 34%, stemming from higher asset retirement accretion, a $12.8 million loss on dismantle and disposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and non-operating start-up costs associated with the Rochester expansion project, partially offset by lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 111 | $ | 1,739 | $ | (1,628) | (94) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 15,616 | 20,963 | (5,347) | (26) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets | 12,879 | (640) | 13,519 | (2,112) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 16,405 | 14,232 | 2,173 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 9,625 | 4,353 | 5,272 | 121 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 54,636 | $ | 40,647 | $ | 13,989 | 34 | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred a $3.4 million gain in connection with the exchange of $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest of 2029 Senior Notes for 25.2 million shares of common stock.
Fair value adjustments, net, increased to a gain of $3.4 million compared to $66.7 million loss as a result of an increase in value of the Company’s equity investments. For additional details on the Company’s equity investments see Note 6 -- Investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $14.6 million) increased to $29.1 million from $23.9 million. Total interest costs for 2023 increased $8.6 million to $43.7 million, due to higher interest paid under the RCF attributable to higher average debt levels, partially offset by lower interest payable following the extinguishment of $76.0 million in 2029 Senior Notes.
Other, net decreased to a loss of $7.5 million compared to a gain of $66.3 million as a result of the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of La Preciosa Deferred Consideration 2023 and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022.
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Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | 14,376 | $ | 13,249 | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 4,859 | 2,871 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (36,778) | (36,670) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 5,649 | 3,538 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 6 | 655 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | (3,056) | 365 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | 1,179 | (145) | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 3,077 | 2,897 | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (3,911) | (4,994) | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (18,265) | (11,070) | ||||
| Sale of non-core assets | (1,322) | 15,447 | ||||
| Other, net | (970) | (801) | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (35,156) | $ | (14,658) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $35.2 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 51.4% for 2023. This compares to income tax expense of $14.7 million for an effective tax rate of 23.1% for 2022. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) the sale of non-core assets; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) mining taxes; (v) foreign exchange rates; (vi) percentage depletion; and (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | (107,021) | $ | (6,956) | $ | (107,477) | $ | 2,516 | ||||
| Canada | (33,574) | (848) | (32,249) | (51) | ||||||||
| Mexico | 72,697 | (27,352) | 77,316 | (17,123) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (558) | — | (1,039) | — | ||||||||
| $ | (68,456) | $ | (35,156) | $ | (63,449) | $ | (14,658) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Loss
Net loss was $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs at Palmarejo, higher exploration costs, a $12.3 million loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, a $12.8 million loss on disposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022. This was partially offset by a 4% increase in silver ounces sold, a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, favorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a $3.4 million
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gain in connection with the exchange of 2029 Senior Notes. Adjusted net loss was $78.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $89.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue
We sold 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces, compared to 350,347 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces. Revenue decreased by $47.2 million, or 6%, as a result of a 6% and 4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, and a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the favorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges. The decrease in gold and silver ounces sold was primarily due to lower grades at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf. Gold and silver represented 73% and 27% of 2022 sales revenue, respectively. This compares to gold and silver representing 70% and 30% of 2021 sales revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 572,877 | $ | 578,911 | $ | (6,034) | (1) | % | |||||||||||||
| Silver sales | 212,759 | 253,917 | (41,158) | (16) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 785,636 | $ | 832,828 | $ | (47,192) | (6) | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $95.0 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher operating costs partially impacted by continued inflationary pressures relating to consumable costs, most notably higher diesel prices, and increased LCM adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $16.7 million primarily due to lower gold and silver ounces sold and longer assumed mine lives at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.9 million, or 2%, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense.
Exploration expense decreased $24.5 million, or 48% driven by lower planned investment across the portfolio.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $3.9 million, or 9%, stemming from lower costs incurred in connection with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols and lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip, partially offset by lower gains from the sale of assets and higher asset retirement accretion. The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 1,739 | $ | 6,618 | $ | (4,879) | (74) | % | |||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 20,963 | 24,928 | (3,965) | (16) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets | (640) | (4,111) | 3,471 | (84) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 14,232 | 11,988 | 2,244 | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | 4,353 | 5,144 | (791) | (15) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 40,647 | $ | 44,567 | $ | (3,920) | (9) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a $9.2 million loss in connection with the tender and redemption of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”) concurrent with the offering of the 2029 Senior Notes.
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Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a loss of $66.7 million compared to a $0.5 million loss as a result of a reduction in value of the Company’s equity investments. For additional details on the Company’s equity investments, see Note 6 -- Investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $11.2 million) increased to $23.9 million from $16.5 million due to higher interest paid under the RCF, partially offset by higher capitalized interest.
Other, net increased to a gain of $66.3 million compared to a loss of $27.0 million in 2021, as a result of the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties and a write-down of a $26.0 million Mexican VAT receivable in 2021 due to uncertain collectability. For additional details on the VAT receivable write-down see Note 18 -- Commitments and Contingencies.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | 13,249 | $ | (764) | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 2,871 | 2,009 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (36,670) | (28,615) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 3,538 | 4,968 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 655 | 920 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | 365 | 4,105 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | (145) | (384) | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 2,897 | (1,087) | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (4,994) | (4,901) | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (11,070) | (12,599) | ||||
| Sale of non-core assets | 15,447 | — | ||||
| Other, net | (801) | 1,390 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (14,658) | $ | (34,958) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $14.7 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 23.1% for 2022. This compares to income tax expense of $35.0 million for an effective tax rate of 961.4% for 2021.The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) the sale of non-core assets; (iv) mining taxes; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) foreign exchange rates; (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions; and (viii) the non-recognition of tax assets. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | (107,477) | $ | 2,516 | $ | (34,196) | $ | (6,142) | ||||
| Canada | (32,249) | (51) | (52,299) | 1,224 | ||||||||
| Mexico | 77,316 | (17,123) | 87,233 | (30,040) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (1,039) | — | 2,898 | — | ||||||||
| $ | (63,449) | $ | (14,658) | $ | 3,636 | $ | (34,958) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Loss
Net loss was $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 6% and 4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, higher operating costs, including increased LCM adjustments at Rochester, unfavorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a realized loss of $15.6 million in connection with the sale of Victoria Gold common shares. This was partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by realized gains from gold hedging, a $62.2 million gain on the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties, lower exploration costs and income and mining taxes, absence of a $9.2 million loss on debt extinguishment and the VAT write-down of $26.0 million in 2021. Adjusted net loss was $89.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2024 Guidance
Gold and silver production is expected to increase compared to 2023, driven by the commissioning and ramp-up of the Rochester expansion. Overall cost guidance has increased compared to 2023 primarily driven by expected continued inflationary pressures on operating costs.
With the commissioning and ramp-up of the new Merrill-Crowe facility and three-stage crusher corridor at Rochester expected to be completed during the first half of 2024, the Company has elected to defer providing cost guidance at Rochester for that period. The below cost guidance for Rochester reflects the second half of 2024. Coeur expects to have an LCM adjustment at Rochester of roughly $10 - $15 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Additionally, the below exploration expense guidance excludes $15 - $20 million of underground mine development and support costs associated with Silvertip.
2024 Production Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (oz) | (K oz) | ||||||
| Palmarejo | 95,000 - 103,000 | 5,900 - 6,700 | |||||
| Rochester | 37,000 - 50,000 | 4,800 - 6,600 | |||||
| Kensington | 92,000 - 106,000 | — | |||||
| Wharf | 86,000 - 96,000 | — | |||||
| Total | 310,000 - 355,000 | 10,700 - 13,300 |
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2024 Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($/oz) | ($/oz) | ||||
| Palmarejo (co-product) | $1,075 - $1,275 | $16.50 - $17.50 | |||
| Second Half 2024 Rochester (co-product) | $1,200 - $1,400 | $14.00 - $16.00 | |||
| Kensington | $1,525 - $1,725 | — | |||
| Wharf (by-product) | $1,100 - $1,200 | — |
2024 Capital, Exploration and G&A Guidance
| ($M) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures, Sustaining | $116 - $158 | ||||
| Capital Expenditures, Development | $19 - $26 | ||||
| Exploration, Expensed | $40 - $50 | ||||
| Exploration, Capitalized | $7 - $13 | ||||
| General & Administrative Expenses | $36 - $40 |
Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume estimated prices of $2,000/oz gold and $23.75/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.25 and MXN of 17.00. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.
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Results of Operations
Palmarejo
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 2,008,459 | 2,197,808 | 2,106,741 | ||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 3.97 | 3.63 | 3.93 | ||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 91.1 | % | 92.1 | % | 92.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 82.7 | % | 84.2 | % | 84.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 100,605 | 106,782 | 109,202 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,591,590 | 6,708,689 | 6,820,589 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 99,043 | 107,157 | 108,806 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,534,469 | 6,695,454 | 6,805,816 | ||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 961 | $ | 886 | $ | 664 | |||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 15.17 | $ | 13.09 | $ | 11.97 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold and silver production decreased 6% and 2%, respectively, as a result of a 9% decrease in mill throughput partially offset by 4% and 9% higher gold and silver grades, respectively. Metal sales were $313.2 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $303.4 million, or also 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $9.8 million, or 3%, of which $26.4 million was due to higher gold and silver prices, partially offset by a decrease of $16.6 million due to a lower volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounces increased 9% and 16%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales which impacted co-product cost allocation and unfavorable impact of a strengthening Mexican Peso on employee-related and electricity costs. Amortization increased by $0.3 million to $35.7 million. Capital expenditures decreased to $41.8 million from $42.6 million due to lower capitalized exploration expenditures partially offset by higher open pit backfill project and underground development expenditures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold and silver production decreased 2% as a result of 12% and 8% lower gold and silver grades, respectively, partially offset by 4% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $303.4 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $320.3 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.8 million, or 5%, of which $12.0 million was due to lower average realized silver prices and $4.8 million resulting from lower gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 9%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, lower production, higher employee-related and consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures, and the absence of the favorable impact of foreign currency hedges ($13.8 million) included in the prior year. Amortization decreased by $0.7 million to $35.4 million due to lower sales and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $42.6 million from $36.5 million due to higher underground development, infill drilling activities and flotation and thickener equipment purchases.
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Rochester
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 11,388,657 | 14,919,803 | 13,687,536 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.002 | |||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.42 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 38,775 | 34,735 | 27,051 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 3,391,530 | 3,061,924 | 3,158,017 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 38,449 | 34,370 | 27,697 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 3,339,780 | 3,028,986 | 3,241,624 | |||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 2,138 | $ | 2,403 | $ | 1,801 | ||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 26.67 | $ | 27.26 | $ | 25.10 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold and silver production increased 12% and 11%, respectively, as a result of the Rochester expansion and an improved understanding of gold and silver recoveries based on controlling the size fraction and amount of fines placed on the leach pads. Approximately 64% of the tons placed in 2023 were placed onto the new leach pad. The new leach pad along with the new processing facility commenced production in mid-September 2023. Metal sales were $156.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $26.4 million, or 20%, of which $15.5 million was due to a higher volume of gold and silver production, and $10.9 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 11% and 2%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and lower LCM adjustments of $39.9 million compared to $46.0 million in the prior year, driven by higher gold and silver prices partially offset by lower tons placed and higher employee-related and maintenance costs. Amortization increased to $26.4 million due to commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023. Capital expenditures increased to $263.4 million from $246.4 million due to timing of payments related to the Rochester expansion project.
Commissioning of Rochester’s new crushing circuit is progressing, with completion of ramp-up activities anticipated during the first half of 2024. Full-year 2024 silver and gold production guidance reflects strong anticipated year-over-year growth while second half cost guidance highlights sharp expected declines compared to recent years. Once operating at full capacity, throughput levels are expected to average 32 million tons per year, approximately 2.5 times higher than historical levels.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production increased 28% primarily due to increased tons placed and higher gold grades, while silver production decreased 3%, as a result of lower silver grades and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $130.8 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $1.2 million, or 1%, of which $9.1 million was primarily due to lower average realized silver prices, partially offset by an increase of $7.9 million primarily due to higher gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 9%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and higher LCM adjustments of $46.0 million compared to $12.6 million in the prior year, driven by lower silver metal prices, higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increased to $22.6 million due to higher equipment depreciation from recent equipment purchases and the impact of LCM adjustments. Capital expenditures increased to $246.4 million from $166.5 million due to planned payments related to the POA 11 expansion project and equipment purchases.
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Kensington
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 651,576 | 700,346 | 667,560 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate | 91.9 | % | 92.5 | % | 93.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 84,789 | 109,061 | 121,140 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 84,671 | 108,972 | 122,181 | |||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,797 | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,086 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production decreased 22% as a result of 18% lower grades and 7% lower mill throughput. Metal sales were $162.5 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $202.5 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $40.0 million, or 20%, of which $46.0 million resulted from a lower volume of gold production, partially offset by a $6.0 million increase due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 26% due to lower production partially offset by lower operating costs. Amortization decreased to $25.9 million primarily due to a decrease in gold ounces sold and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $53.3 million from $31.5 million due to the elevated level of investment associated with the multi-year underground development and exploration program designed to potentially extend and enhance the mine life, which began in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production decreased 10% as a result of 10% lower grades and lower recoveries, partially offset by 5% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $202.5 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $215.0 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $12.5 million, or 6%, of which $24.2 million resulted from lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $11.7 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 31% due to lower production and higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $39.0 million primarily due to lower ounces sold and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $31.5 million from $27.5 million due to the multi-year underground development and exploration program which began in 2022.
Wharf
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 4,743,469 | 4,506,849 | 4,702,882 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.026 | 0.021 | 0.027 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 93,502 | 79,768 | 91,136 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 267,786 | 46,067 | 89,506 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 93,348 | 79,469 | 91,663 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 266,156 | 47,284 | 86,397 | |||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,159 | $ | 1,283 | $ | 997 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production increased 17% driven by higher grade, higher tons placed and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $189.5 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $150.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $39.5 million, or 26%, of which $32.5 million was due to a higher gold production, and an increase of $7.0 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 10% due to lower operating costs and higher grade and tons placed. Amortization decreased to $6.7 million due to higher grade and tons placed and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures were $2.5 million.
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Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production decreased 12% driven by lower grades. Metal sales were $150.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $166.7 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.7 million, or 10%, of which $23.8 million was due to a lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $7.1 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 29% due to lower production and higher diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $8.2 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $3.1 million.
Silvertip
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $15.6 million in 2023 and $21.0 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures in 2023 totaled $2.9 million compared to $24.8 million in the prior year due to planned reduction in capital development expenditures.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2023, the Company had $63.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $185.4 million available under the RCF. Future borrowing under the RCF may be subject to certain financial covenants. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $0.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, due to $364.6 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the Rochester expansion project, a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, and higher costs at our operations due to continued inflationary pressures, partially offset by aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, $39.8 million received from the sale of 6.0 million shares of common stock of Victoria Gold (“Victoria Gold Common Shares”), and net proceeds of $28.7 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering (as defined below). Additionally, the Company received net proceeds of $7.0 million from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, $5.0 million received from the Avino note receivable, net proceeds of $1.8 million from the sale of common stock of Integra Resources Corporation, and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively.
At December 31, 2023, the Company had $175.0 million drawn, $29.6 million in outstanding letters of credit and $185.4 million available under the RCF. On August 9, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment (the “August Amendment”) to the RCF. The August Amendment, among other things, (1) modifies the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility during the final stages of the Rochester expansion under (a) the consolidated net leverage and consolidated senior secured leverage ratios at September 30, 2023 through March 31, 2024, with the ratios returning to the previous levels at June 30, 2024 and (b) the consolidated interest coverage ratio at June 30 through September 30, 2023, with the ratio returning to the previous level at December 31, 2023, (2) allows up to $50 million, through June 30, 2024, stepping down to $40 million in September 31, 2024, $30 million in December 31, 2024 and $15 million thereafter, for integration costs or costs associated with establishing new facilities and certain costs associated with LCM adjustments at Rochester to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF, (3) increases the interest rate on certain borrowings through June 30, 2024, and (4) restricts certain acquisitions through March 31, 2024.
On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment (the “February 2024 Amendment”) to the RCF. The February 2024 Amendment, among other things, (1) extends the term of the RCF by approximately 2 years so that it now matures in February 2027, (2) increases the RCF by $10 million from $390 million to $400 million, (3) adds Fédération Des Caisses Desjardins Du Québec and National Bank of Canada as lenders on the RCF, (4) permits the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million in incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase, (5) allows for unencumbered domestic cash to be included in the calculation of the consolidated net leverage ratio, and (6) allows up to $15 million of non-capitalized underground mine development costs related to Silvertip to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF.
In January 2023, the Company completed the sale of 6.0 million Victoria Gold Common Shares at a price of $6.70 per Victoria Gold Common Share, for net proceeds of $39.8 million. In May 2023, the Company sold 3.7 million shares of common stock of Integra Resources Corporation (“Integra Common Shares”) at a price of $0.48 per share, for net proceeds of $1.8 million. In October and November 2023, the Company sold 14.0 million shares of common stock of Avino Silver & Gold Mines (“Avino Common Shares”) at a price of $0.43 per share, for net proceeds of $6.1 million. At December 31, 2023, the Company held no equity securities.
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In March 2023, the Company completed a $100.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “March 2023 Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 32,861,580 shares of common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $3.04 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $98.4 million.
In July 2023, the Company completed the sale of 8,276,154 shares of its common stock (“Private Placement Offering”) issued as “flow-through shares” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “FT Shares”), raising net proceeds of $28.7 million, of which $7.8 million represents net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s average price (“FT Premium Liability”). The proceeds of the issuance of FT Shares will be used by the Company for certain qualifying “Canadian Exploration Expenditures” (as such term is defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)). In 2023, the Company incurred qualifying Canadian Exploration Expenditures which resulted in the recognition of $2.3 million of the FT Premium Liability as a gain in the Income Statement. The remaining outstanding FT Premium Liability was $5.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
In September 2023, the Company completed a $50.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “September 2023 Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 21,699,856 shares of its common stock in the September 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $2.30 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $49.3 million.
The Company had outstanding forward contracts on 94,950 ounces of gold and 3.1 million ounces of silver at December 31, 2023 that settle monthly through June 2024 in order to protect cash flow during the Rochester expansion ramp up and may in the future layer on additional hedges as circumstances warrant. The weighted average fixed price on the forward contracts is $2,076 per ounce of gold and $25.16 per ounce of silver.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company exchanged $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Senior Notes plus accrued interest for 25.2 million shares of its common stock.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next twelve months and longer-term. We expect to use a combination of cash provided by operating activities under-pinned by our gold and silver hedging programs, additional equity financing, and borrowings under our RCF depending on future commodity prices to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this report for the Rochester expansion project and in our 2024 capital expenditure guidance. Our longer-term plans contemplate the expansion and restart of Silvertip, as well as the continued exploration to extend mine lives at all of our operating sites.
We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under Item 1A – Risk Factors.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $67.3 million, compared to $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $142.3 million, compared to $139.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| In thousands | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities | $ | 58,827 | $ | 71,862 | $ | 145,615 | |||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||
| Receivables | 933 | 4,452 | (983) | ||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | (461) | 240 | 489 | ||||||||||
| Inventories | (47,592) | (51,448) | (27,628) | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 55,581 | 510 | (7,011) | ||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 67,288 | $ | 25,616 | $ | 110,482 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities increased $41.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a 4% increase in silver ounces sold and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, the receipt of $55.0 million of prepayments at Kensington, Rochester and Wharf in December 2023, and the receipt of $7.8 million FT Premium Liability, partially offset by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs, and timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $35.6 million, of which $53.0 was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices, partially offset $17.4 million as a result of lower volume of gold sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $84.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to
the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a 6% and 4% decrease in lower gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, and higher operating costs, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the favorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges, lower exploration costs, timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo, and lower Silvertip ongoing carrying costs. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $47.2 million, of which $43.3 million was due to a lower volume of gold and silver sales and $3.9 million was due to lower average realized silver prices.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $303.7 million compared to $146.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $364.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared with $352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington in both periods. Cash used in investing activities increased due to higher capital expenditures, the receipt of net proceeds of $150.2 million and $15.2 million in 2022 from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in Nevada and La Preciosa project in Mexico, respectively, partially offset by net proceeds of $7.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, $5.0 million received from the collection of amounts due under the promissory note issued in connection with the sale of the La Preciosa project.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was $146.2 million compared to $304.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due to receipt of net proceeds of $150.2 million and $15.3 million from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties and La Preciosa project, respectively, and net proceeds of $40.5 million in July 2022 from the sale of a portion of the Victoria Gold common shares, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 compared with $309.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2022 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester, expenditures for a potential expansion at Silvertip and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $236.1 million compared to $125.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company drew $95.0 million, net, under the RCF, received aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, and received net proceeds of $20.9 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company drew $15.0 million, net, from the RCF and received net proceeds of $147.4 million from the sale of 36.8 million shares of its common stock in the March Equity Offering and the December Equity Offering.
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was $125.0 million compared to $158.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company drew $15.0 million, net, from the RCF and received net proceeds of $147.4 million from the sale of 36.8 million shares of its common stock in the March Equity Offering and the December Equity Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes, and drew $65.0 million, net, from the RCF, partially offset by the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months after the shipment date, based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales 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 measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $22.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of
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revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and silver prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves, are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold and silver that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold and silver prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process extracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré at the Rochester mine and a form of gold electrolytic cathodic sludge at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by each mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach pads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
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The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, which are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of the leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory testing and actual experience of more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and 30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the leach pads were 25,659 and 3.9 million, respectively.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 10 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of revenue from metal sales are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs applicable to sales or Predevelopment, reclamation and other in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates. See Note 14 -- Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies
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in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. Refer to Note 11 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time-to-time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income (loss) is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands except per share amounts | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | ||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | (3,384) | 66,668 | 543 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 1,994 | 1,648 | 1,994 | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | 25,197 | (64,429) | (4,111) | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,516) | (1,651) | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT write-off | — | — | 25,982 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | 9,173 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on debt extinguishment | (3,437) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 111 | 1,739 | 6,618 | |||||||||||||||
| Other adjustments | 4,814 | 422 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(1) | 1,785 | (15,349) | (10,270) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (78,048) | $ | (89,059) | $ | (1,393) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Basic | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Diluted | $ | (0.23) | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) |
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2023, tax effect of adjustments of $1.8 million (8%) is primarily related to the loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, tax effect of adjustments of $(15.3) million (-558%) is primarily related to the to the fair value adjustments on the
Company’s equity investments and the derecognition of deferred tax liabilities related to the sale of La Preciosa and the Sterling /Crown exploration properties.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, tax effect of adjustments of $10.3 million (-27%) is primarily related to the VAT write-off.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used in the indenture governing the 2029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands except per share amounts | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (103,612) | $ | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 29,099 | 23,861 | 16,451 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 35,156 | 14,658 | 34,958 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 99,822 | 111,626 | 128,315 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 60,465 | 72,038 | 148,402 | |||||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | (3,384) | 66,668 | 543 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 459 | 850 | 2,779 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 16,405 | 14,232 | 11,988 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustments and write-downs | 43,188 | 49,085 | 14,738 | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | 25,197 | (64,429) | (4,111) | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,516) | (1,651) | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT write-off | — | — | 25,982 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | 9,173 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on debt extinguishment | (3,437) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 111 | 1,739 | 6,618 | |||||||||||||||
| Other adjustments | 4,814 | 422 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 142,302 | $ | 138,954 | $ | 216,112 |
Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities less Capital expenditures as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following tables sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
| Consolidated | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 67,288 | $ | 25,616 | $ | 110,482 | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 364,617 | 352,354 | 309,781 | |||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (297,329) | $ | (326,738) | $ | (199,299) |
| Wharf | Quarter Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 28,900 | $ | 84,074 | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 1,500 | 2,472 | ||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 27,400 | $ | 81,602 |
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Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold and silver, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold and silver based on gold and silver metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.
Year Ended December 31, 2023
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 230,018 | $ | 197,663 | $ | 178,564 | $ | 121,351 | $ | 4,018 | $ | 731,614 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,709) | (26,392) | (25,905) | (6,694) | (4,018) | (98,718) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 194,309 | $ | 171,271 | $ | 152,659 | $ | 114,657 | $ | — | $ | 632,896 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 99,043 | 38,449 | 84,671 | 93,348 | 315,511 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,534,469 | 3,339,780 | 266,156 | — | 10,140,405 | |||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 961 | $ | 2,138 | $ | 1,797 | $ | 1,159 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 15.17 | $ | 26.67 | $ | — |
Year Ended December 31, 2022
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 218,008 | $ | 187,792 | $ | 194,757 | $ | 111,310 | $ | 4,912 | $ | 716,779 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,432) | (22,626) | (39,032) | (8,247) | (4,912) | (110,249) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 182,576 | $ | 165,166 | $ | 155,725 | $ | 103,063 | $ | — | $ | 606,530 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 107,157 | 34,370 | 108,972 | 79,469 | 329,968 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,695,454 | 3,028,986 | — | 47,284 | — | 9,771,724 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 886 | $ | 2,403 | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,283 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 13.09 | $ | 27.26 | $ | — |
Year Ended December 31, 2021
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 189,717 | $ | 151,427 | $ | 187,998 | $ | 104,617 | $ | 4,797 | $ | 638,556 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (36,062) | (20,187) | (54,933) | (11,038) | (4,797) | (127,017) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 153,655 | $ | 131,240 | $ | 133,065 | $ | 93,579 | $ | — | $ | 511,539 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 108,806 | 27,697 | 122,181 | 91,663 | 350,347 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,805,816 | 3,241,624 | — | 86,397 | — | 10,133,837 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 664 | $ | 1,801 | $ | 1,086 | $ | 997 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 11.97 | $ | 25.10 | $ | — |
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Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2024 Guidance
| In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 258,870 | $ | 129,322 | $ | 199,980 | $ | 108,330 | ||||||
| Amortization | (37,130) | (36,990) | (33,530) | (6,330) | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 221,740 | $ | 92,332 | $ | 166,450 | $ | 102,000 | ||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | — | (2,550) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 221,740 | $ | 92,332 | $ | 166,450 | $ | 99,450 | ||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 100,350 | 28,130 | 103,790 | 90,000 | ||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,516,830 | 3,927,890 | 105,920 | |||||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||||
| Gold | 51% | 38% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||
| Silver | 49% | 62% | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $1,075 - $1,275 | $1,200 - $1,400 | $1,525 - $1,725 | $1,100 - $1,200 | ||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $16.50 - $17.50 | $14.00 - $16.00 |
FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000215466-23-000027.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo and Rochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with operating assets located in the United States and Mexico and an exploration project in Canada.
2022 Highlights
For the full year 2022, Coeur reported revenue of $785.6 million and cash provided by operating activities of $25.6 million. We reported GAAP net loss of $78.1 million, or $(0.28) per diluted share. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $139.0 million and net loss of $89.1 million or $(0.32) per diluted share.
•Solid fourth quarter production growth led to full-year production within guidance ranges – Gold and silver production increased 5% and 4% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, to 87,727 ounces and 2.5 million ounces. Full-year gold and silver production totaled 330,346 ounces and 9.8 million ounces, respectively, within the Company’s consolidated production guidance ranges
•Rochester delivered strong quarterly performance – Fourth quarter production at Rochester totaled 973,000 ounces and 11,589 ounces of silver and gold, respectively, representing quarter-over-quarter increases of 31% and 32%.
•POA 11 expansion nearing scheduled mid-year construction completion and remains on-track – Construction at Rochester is scheduled to be completed mid-year 2023. At the end of 2022, the project was 74% complete. The new Stage VI leach pad is now operational, with first ore placed on February 1, 2023. As of December 31, 2022, approximately $605 million of the estimated capital had been committed, of which $494 million of the estimated capital cost had been incurred. Total estimated project capital remains unchanged at $650 - $670 million
•Exploration investment drives approximately 12% and 3% year-over-year increases in gold and silver reserves, respectively – Gold reserves at Kensington grew roughly 56% year-over-year, adding approximately a year and a half to its mine life. Successful exploration at Silvertip contributed to year-over-year increases in measured and indicated resources of 73%, 69% and 81% in silver, zinc and lead, respectively, excluding reclassified ounces. Over the last five years, the Company has invested approximately $245 million in exploration, leading to increases of approximately 21% and 49% in Company-wide gold and silver reserves, respectively over the five-year period
•Liquidity further bolstered to support remaining elevated levels of growth investments – The sale of the Crown Sterling holdings was completed on November 4, 2022 for upfront cash consideration of $150 million. On January 17, 2023, Coeur announced the sale of its remaining shares of Victoria Gold Corporation (“Victoria Gold”) for net cash proceeds of approximately $40 million. Coeur ended the quarter with total liquidity of approximately $342 million, including $62 million of cash and $280 million of available capacity under its $390 million revolving credit facility (“RCF”) and is further supported by robust hedges covering approximately 52% and 29% of 2023 estimated gold and silver production, respectively. As adjusted to reflect the receipt of proceeds from Victoria Gold, Coeur’s total liquidity stood at $382 million at December 31, 2022
•2023 guidance ranges consistent with 2022 investor day outlook – The Company expects 2023 gold and silver production of 320,000 - 370,000 ounces and 10.0 - 12.0 million ounces, respectively, driven by strong expected second half silver and gold production increases consistent with the planned ramp-up at Rochester following completion of the POA 11 expansion project and by higher expected production from the Wharf gold operation
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Financial Results (In thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 572,877 | $ | 578,911 | $ | 584,633 | ||||||||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 212,759 | $ | 253,917 | $ | 200,175 | ||||||||||||
| Zinc sales | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (662) | ||||||||||||
| Lead sales | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,315 | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated Revenue | $ | 785,636 | $ | 832,828 | $ | 785,461 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.28) | $ | (0.13) | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | (89,059) | $ | (1,393) | $ | 59,013 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.24 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 72,038 | $ | 148,402 | $ | 214,767 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 138,954 | $ | 216,112 | $ | 263,565 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 515,933 | $ | 487,501 | $ | 275,501 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Results: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 330,346 | 348,529 | 355,678 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 9,816,680 | 10,068,112 | 9,698,236 | |||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds produced | — | — | 2,459,756 | |||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds produced | — | — | 2,176,847 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 329,968 | 350,347 | 356,251 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 9,771,724 | 10,133,837 | 9,628,429 | |||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds sold | — | — | 3,203,446 | |||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds sold | — | — | 2,453,485 | |||||||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 1,736 | $ | 1,652 | $ | 1,641 | ||||||||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 21.77 | $ | 25.06 | $ | 20.79 | ||||||||||||
| Average realized price per zinc pound, gross(3) | $ | — | $ | — | NM(3) | |||||||||||||
| Average realized price per lead pound, gross(3) | $ | — | $ | — | NM(3) |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.”
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
(3)Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip these amounts are not meaningful.
Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue
We sold 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces, compared to 350,347 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces. Revenue decreased by $47.2 million, or 6%, as a result of a 6% and 4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, and a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the favorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges. The decrease in gold and silver ounces sold was primarily due to lower grades at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf. Gold and silver represented 73% and 27% of 2022 sales revenue, respectively. This compares to gold and silver representing 70% and 30% of 2021 sales revenue, respectively.
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The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 572,877 | $ | 578,911 | $ | (6,034) | (1) | % | |||||||||||||
| Silver sales | 212,759 | 253,917 | (41,158) | (16) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 785,636 | $ | 832,828 | $ | (47,192) | (6) | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $95.0 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher operating costs partially impacted by continued inflationary pressures relating to consumable costs, most notably higher diesel prices, and increased lower of cost or net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $16.7 million primarily due to lower gold and silver ounces sold and longer assumed mine lives at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.9 million, or 2%, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense.
Exploration expense decreased $24.5 million, or 48% driven by lower planned investment across the portfolio.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $7.4 million, or 15%, stemming from lower costs incurred in connection with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols and lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip, partially offset by higher asset retirement accretion. The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 1,739 | $ | 6,618 | $ | (4,879) | (74) | % | |||||||||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 20,963 | 24,928 | (3,965) | (16) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 14,232 | 11,988 | 2,244 | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | 4,353 | 5,144 | (791) | (15) | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 41,287 | $ | 48,678 | $ | (7,391) | (15) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a $9.2 million loss in connection with the tender and redemption of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”) concurrent with the offering of the 2029 Senior Notes.
Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a loss of $66.7 million compared to a $0.5 million loss as a result of a reduction in value of the Company’s equity investments. For additional details on the Company’s equity investments see Note 6 -- Investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $11.2 million) increased to $23.9 million from $16.5 million due to higher interest paid under the RCF, partially offset by higher capitalized interest.
Other, net increased to a gain of $67.0 million compared to a loss of $22.9 million in 2021, as a result of the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties and a write-down of a $26.0 million Mexican VAT receivable in 2021 due to uncertain collectability. For additional details on the VAT receivable write-down see Note 19 -- Commitments and Contingencies.
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Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | 13,249 | $ | (764) | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 2,871 | 2,009 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (36,670) | (28,615) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 3,538 | 4,968 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 655 | 920 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | 365 | 4,105 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | (145) | (384) | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 2,897 | (1,087) | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (4,994) | (4,901) | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (11,070) | (12,599) | ||||
| Sale of non-core assets | 15,447 | — | ||||
| Other, net | (801) | 1,390 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (14,658) | $ | (34,958) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $14.7 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 23.1% for 2022. This compares to income tax expense of $35.0 million for an effective tax rate of 961.4% for 2021.The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) the sale of non-core assets; (iv) mining taxes; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) foreign exchange rates; (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions; and (viii) the non-recognition of tax assets. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||
| United States | $ | (107,477) | $ | 2,516 | $ | (34,196) | $ | (6,142) | ||||
| Canada | (32,249) | (51) | (52,299) | 1,224 | ||||||||
| Mexico | 77,316 | (17,123) | 87,233 | (30,040) | ||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | (1,039) | — | 2,898 | — | ||||||||
| $ | (63,449) | $ | (14,658) | $ | 3,636 | $ | (34,958) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Loss
Net loss was $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 6% and 4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, higher operating costs, including increased LCM adjustments at Rochester, unfavorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a realized loss of $15.6 million in connection with the sale of Victoria Gold common shares. This was partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by realized gains from gold hedging, a $62.2 million gain on the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties, lower exploration costs and income and mining taxes, absence of a $9.2 million loss on debt extinguishment and the VAT write-down of $26.0 million in 2021.
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Adjusted net loss was $89.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Revenue
We sold 350,347 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces, compared to 356,251 gold ounces, 9.6 million silver ounces, 3.2 million zinc pounds and 2.5 million lead pounds in the prior year. Revenue increased by $47.4 million, or 6%, as a result of a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and higher silver ounces sold (5%), partially offset by lower gold ounces sold (2%). The increase in silver ounces sold was primarily due to higher mill throughput at Palmarejo. Gold and silver accounted for 70% and 30% of 2021 sales revenue, respectively. This compares to gold and silver accounting for 74% and 25% of 2020 sales revenue, respectively, with zinc and lead accounting for the remaining 2020 sales revenue.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 578,911 | $ | 584,633 | $ | (5,722) | (1) | % | ||||||
| Silver sales | 253,917 | 200,175 | 53,742 | 27 | % | |||||||||
| Zinc sales | — | (662) | 662 | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Lead sales | — | 1,315 | (1,315) | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 832,828 | $ | 785,461 | $ | 47,367 | 6 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $71.2 million, or 16%, primarily due to inflationary pressures related to employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs at all operating sites, higher silver ounces sold primarily at Palmarejo, the Rochester fourth quarter LCM adjustment of $7.3 million, partially offset by a $13.8 million favorable impact from foreign currency hedges.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $3.1 million, or 2%, primarily due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2020 mineral reserve growth, partially offset by higher silver ounces sold.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $6.7 million, or 20%, primarily due to higher compensation, travel and outside service costs.
Exploration expense increased $8.5 million, or 20%, as the Company maintained its commitment to a higher-level of exploration investment in 2021.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $7.0 million, or 13%, stemming from lower costs incurred in connection with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, partially offset by full-year ongoing carrying costs and absence of one-time 2020 costs associated with the suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
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| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 6,618 | $ | 15,555 | $ | (8,937) | (57) | % | ||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 24,928 | 16,384 | 8,544 | 52 | % | |||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | 11,199 | (11,199) | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Gain on modification of right of use lease | — | (4,051) | 4,051 | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 11,988 | 11,754 | 234 | 2 | % | |||||||||
| Other | 5,144 | 4,813 | 331 | 7 | % | |||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 48,678 | $ | 55,654 | $ | (6,976) | (13) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a $9.2 million loss in connection with the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes concurrent with the completed offering of the 2029 Senior Notes.
Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a loss of $0.5 million compared to a gain of $7.6 million as a result of a reduction in value of the Company’s equity investments. The estimated fair values of the Company’s equity investments in Victoria Gold and Integra Resources Corp. (“Integra Resources”) were $124.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $11.1 million) decreased to $16.5 million from $20.7 million due to higher capitalized interest associated with the POA 11 project at Rochester, and lower interest paid under the RCF, partially offset by higher interest paid under the 2029 Senior Notes compared to the 2024 Senior Notes and higher interest paid under finance lease obligations.
Other, net increased to a loss of $22.9 million compared to a loss of $5.9 million due to a write-down of the $26.0 million VAT receivable, partially offset by an increase in gains on the sale of assets in 2021 and a one-time fee of $3.8 million related to the novation of certain of the Company’s gold zero cost collars incurred in 2020.
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Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | (764) | $ | (13,161) | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 2,009 | (152) | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (28,615) | (17,522) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 4,968 | 5,056 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 920 | 2,321 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | 4,105 | 3,844 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | (384) | 1,390 | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | (1,087) | 684 | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (4,901) | (3,971) | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (12,599) | (17,457) | ||||
| Other, net | 1,390 | 1,923 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (34,958) | $ | (37,045) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $35.0 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 961.4% for 2021. This compares to income tax expense of $37.0 million or effective tax rate of 59.1% for 2020. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) mining taxes; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) percentage depletion (vi) the impact of uncertain tax positions; and (vii) the non-recognition of tax assets. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | (34,196) | $ | (6,142) | $ | 40,891 | $ | (9,361) | ||||||||||
| Canada | (52,299) | 1,224 | (68,730) | 232 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 87,233 | (30,040) | 90,116 | (27,949) | ||||||||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | 2,898 | — | 395 | 33 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 3,636 | $ | (34,958) | $ | 62,672 | $ | (37,045) |
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Net Loss
Net loss was $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net income of $25.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. The decrease in net income was driven by higher operating costs, the $26.0 million VAT write-down , higher exploration expense, a $9.2 million loss on debt extinguishment and higher income and mining taxes. This was partially offset by a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively and higher silver ounces sold (5%). Adjusted net loss was $1.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income of $59.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2023 Guidance Framework
Gold and silver production is expected to increase compared to 2022, driven by the planned construction completion of POA 11 at Rochester mid-year as well as higher expected grades at Wharf due to mine sequencing and resource model enhancements. Overall cost guidance has increased compared to 2022 primarily driven by expected continued inflationary pressures on operating costs.
Additionally, with the completion of the POA 11 expansion construction expected in mid-2023, Coeur has elected to defer providing cost guidance at Rochester until mid-year, following the transitional period anticipated in the first half of 2023. The Company expects to have an LCM adjustment at Rochester of roughly $10 - $15 million each quarter in 2023.
2023 Production Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (oz) | (K oz) | ||||
| Palmarejo | 100,000 - 112,500 | 6,500 - 7,500 | |||
| Rochester | 35,000 - 50,000 | 3,500 - 4,500 | |||
| Kensington | 100,000 - 112,500 | — | |||
| Wharf | 85,000 - 95,000 | — | |||
| Total | 320,000 - 370,000 | 10,000 - 12,000 |
2023 Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($/oz) | ($/oz) | ||||
| Palmarejo (co-product) | $900 - $1,050 | $14.25 - $15.25 | |||
| Rochester (co-product) | — | — | |||
| Kensington | $1,500 - $1,700 | — | |||
| Wharf (by-product) | $1,200 - $1,350 | — |
2023 Capital, Exploration and G&A Guidance
| ($M) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures, Sustaining | $120 - $145 | ||||
| Capital Expenditures, Development | $200 - $235 | ||||
| Exploration, Expensed | $30 - $35 | ||||
| Exploration, Capitalized | $10 - $15 | ||||
| General & Administrative Expenses | $36 - $40 |
Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume estimated prices of $1,800/oz gold and $23.00/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.25 and MXN of 20.00. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.
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Results of Operations
Palmarejo
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 2,197,808 | 2,106,741 | 1,751,525 | ||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 3.63 | 3.93 | 4.45 | ||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 92.1 | % | 92.8 | % | 89.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 84.2 | % | 82.4 | % | 80.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 106,782 | 109,202 | 110,608 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,708,689 | 6,820,589 | 6,269,206 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 107,157 | 108,806 | 110,822 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,695,454 | 6,805,816 | 6,301,516 | ||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 886 | $ | 664 | $ | 610 | |||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 13.09 | $ | 11.97 | $ | 9.14 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold and silver production decreased 2% as a result of 12% and 8% lower gold and silver grades, respectively, partially offset by 4% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $303.4 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $320.3 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.8 million or 5%, of which $12.0 million was due to lower average realized silver prices and $4.8 million resulting from lower gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 9%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, lower production, higher employee-related and consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures, and the absence of the favorable impact of foreign currency hedges ($13.8 million) included in the prior year. Amortization decreased by $0.7 million to $35.4 million due to lower sales and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $42.6 million from $36.5 million due to higher underground development, infill drilling activities and flotation and thickener equipment purchases.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 1% as a result of lower gold grade, partially offset by higher mill throughput and recoveries. Silver production increased 9% as a result of higher mill throughput and recoveries, partially offset by lower silver grade. Metal sales were $320.3 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $286.6 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $33.7 million, or 12%, of which $23.9 million was due to higher average realized silver prices and $9.8 million was the result of a higher volume of silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 9% and 31%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, and higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs largely due to inflationary pressures, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency hedges ($13.8 million). Amortization decreased to $36.1 million due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2020 mineral reserve growth. Capital expenditures increased to $36.5 million from $25.0 million due to higher underground development and infill drilling activities.
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Rochester
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 14,919,803 | 13,687,536 | 15,696,565 | ||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.003 | 0.002 | 0.002 | ||||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 34,735 | 27,051 | 27,147 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 3,061,924 | 3,158,017 | 3,174,529 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 34,370 | 27,697 | 26,257 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 3,028,986 | 3,241,624 | 3,054,139 | ||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 2,403 | $ | 1,801 | $ | 1,377 | |||||||||||
| CAS per silver ounce(1) | $ | 27.26 | $ | 25.10 | $ | 16.35 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production increased 28% primarily due to increased tons placed and higher gold grades, while silver production decreased 3%, as a result of lower silver grades and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $130.8 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $1.2 million, or 1%, of which $9.1 million was primarily due to lower average realized silver prices, partially offset by an increase of $7.9 million primarily due to higher gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 9%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and higher LCM adjustments of $46.0 million compared to $12.6 million in the prior year, driven by lower silver metal prices, higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increased to $22.6 million due to higher equipment depreciation from recent equipment purchases and the impact of LCM adjustments. Capital expenditures increased to $246.4 million from $166.5 million due to planned payments related to the POA 11 expansion project and equipment purchases.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had committed approximately $605 million of capital since inception of the POA 11 expansion project and approximately $494 million of the estimated project cost had been incurred. Total estimated project capital remains between $650 - $670 million. At the end of 2022, the project was 74% complete.
Progress on the Merrill-Crowe plant remained on schedule, including (i) completion of mechanical equipment setting, (ii) completion of process plant building cladding, (iii) commencement of electrical cable installation and continuation of piping installation, and (iv) successful completion of control systems programming and factory testing.
Further work on the crusher corridor also advanced, including (i) completion of the first lift of the primary crusher vertical concrete, (ii) continuation of steel erection and equipment installation above the secondary cone crushers in the secondary crusher area, (iii) continuation of steel erection and equipment installation above the tertiary HPGR crushers in the tertiary crusher area, and (iv) commencement of control systems programming.
Coeur made solid progress on the final major high-voltage electrical distribution and substation construction, while also advancing pre-commissioning planning and system development. Mechanical completion remains on target for mid-2023 with ramp-up and commissioning expected to take place during the second half of the year.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold and silver production remained comparable year over year. Metal sales were $130.8 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $110.3 million, or 14% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $20.6 million, or 19%, of which $13.3 million was the result of higher average realized gold and silver prices and $7.3 million was the result of a higher volume of gold and silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 31% and 54%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs partially due to inflationary pressures, and a LCM adjustment of $7.3 million. Amortization increased to $20.2 million due to higher equipment depreciation from recently placed-in service assets and an LCM adjustment of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter. Capital expenditures increased to $166.5 million from $37.5 million due to the commencement of construction activities related to POA 11 in August 2020.
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Kensington
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 700,346 | 667,560 | 675,731 | ||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate | 92.5 | % | 93.2 | % | 93.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 109,061 | 121,140 | 124,867 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 108,972 | 122,181 | 124,793 | ||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,086 | $ | 975 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production decreased 10% as a result of 10% lower grades and lower recoveries, partially offset by 5% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $202.5 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $215.0 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $12.5 million, or 6%, of which $24.2 million resulted from lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $11.7 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 31% due to lower production and higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $39.0 million primarily due to lower ounces sold and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $31.5 million from $27.5 million due to higher infill drilling and underground development.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 3% as a result of lower grade and lower mill throughput. Metal sales were $215.0 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $216.5 million, or 28% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $1.5 million, or 1%, of which $4.6 million resulted from lower volume of gold sales, partially offset by an increase of $3.1 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 11% due to lower production and higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs, partially due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increased to $54.9 million primarily due to higher Jualin production, partially offset by lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $27.5 million from $19.8 million due to higher infill drilling and underground development.
Wharf
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 4,506,849 | 4,702,882 | 4,710,875 | ||||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.021 | 0.027 | 0.027 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 79,768 | 91,136 | 93,056 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 46,067 | 89,506 | 115,214 | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 79,469 | 91,663 | 94,379 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 47,284 | 86,397 | 113,790 | ||||||||||||||
| CAS per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,283 | $ | 997 | $ | 923 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production decreased 12% driven by lower grades. Metal sales were $150.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $166.7 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.7 million, or 10%, of which $23.8 million was due to a lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $7.1 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 29% due to lower production and higher diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $8.2 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $3.1 million.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 2% driven by the timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $166.7 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $170.2 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $3.5 million, or 2%, of which $5.6 million resulted from a lower volume of gold sales, partially offset by an increase of $2.1 million due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 8% due to higher equipment rental, diesel and employee-related costs partially due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $11.0 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $8.1 million reflecting $4.0 million of infill drilling.
Silvertip
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | — | — | 139,287 | ||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds produced | — | — | 2,459,756 | ||||||||||||
| Lead pounds produced | — | — | 2,176,847 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | — | — | 158,984 | ||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds sold | — | — | 3,203,446 | ||||||||||||
| Lead pounds sold | — | — | 2,453,485 | ||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(2) | $ | — | $ | — | NM (1) | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per zinc pound(2) | $ | — | $ | — | NM (1) | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per lead ounce(2) | $ | — | $ | — | NM (1) |
(1) Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
(2) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Silvertip suspended mining and processing activities, unrelated to COVID-19, in February 2020. Ongoing carrying and suspension costs are included in Pre-development, reclamation, and other.
Coeur conducted an order of magnitude assessment on multiple throughput scenarios to narrow the range of options for a preferred path forward for Silvertip. Continued resource growth as well as optimization of operating and capital costs are expected to further enhance project economics. Near-term, the Company is focused on exploration and managing care and maintenance costs as the Company continues to develop plans for a potential expansion and restart of the Silvertip.
Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip totaled $21.0 million in 2022, compared to $24.9 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures in 2022 totaled $24.8 million compared to $70.1 million in the prior year due to continued infill drilling and underground development.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2022, the Company had $63.2 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $280.4 million available under the RCF. Future borrowing under the RCF may be subject to certain financial covenants. Cash and cash equivalents increased $4.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2022, due to $150.2 million from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in the fourth quarter of 2022, net proceeds of $147.4 million from the sale of 36.8 million shares of its common stock under two “at the market” equity offering programs completed in 2022 described below, $40.5 million received in July 2022 from the sale of a portion of the Victoria Gold common shares, $15.3 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa project and $25.6 million of net cash flows provided from operations impacted by a 4% and 10% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively and a 16% decrease in average realized silver prices and higher operating costs primarily due to inflationary pressures partially offset by $352.4 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the POA 11 expansion project at Rochester.
In March 2022, the Company completed a $100.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “March Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 22.1 million shares of common stock in the March Equity Offering at an average price of $4.53 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $98.0 million.
On May 2, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the RCF to, among other things, increase the maximum principal amount of the RCF by $90.0 million in incremental loans and commitments to an aggregate of $390.0 million. On November 9, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment (the “November Amendment”) to the RCF. The November Amendment, among other things, (1) modified the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility under the
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consolidated net leverage ratio requirement through the December 31, 2023 test date, with the ratio returning to the original level as outlined in the RCF starting with the March 31, 2024 test date (the “Amendment Period”), (2) allowed up to $50 million for integration costs or costs associated with establishing new facilities and certain costs associated with LCM adjustments at Rochester to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF, (3) increased the interest rate on certain borrowings through early 2023, (4) required the Company to repay outstanding amounts under the RCF if cash-on-hand exceeds $60 million during the Amendment Period, and (5) restricted certain payments and the incurrence of certain liens during the Amendment Period. At December 31, 2022, the Company had $80.0 million drawn and $29.6 million in outstanding letters of credit under the RCF.
On June 28, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 5.0 million shares of common stock of Victoria Gold at a price of $8.34 per Victoria Gold Common Share, for net proceeds of $40.5 million received in July 2022. At December 31, 2022, the Company held $44.2 million of equity securities including a 9.4% interest in Victoria Gold. In January 2023, the Company sold its remaining 6.0 million Victoria Gold common shares, at a price of $6.70 per share, for net proceeds of $39.8 million.
On September 18, 2022, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Crown Sterling Agreement”) with AngloGold Ashanti (U.S.A.) Holdings Inc. and its affiliate (“Buyer”) for the sale of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Coeur Sterling, Inc., a subsidiary of Coeur that holds the Sterling/Crown exploration properties near Beatty, Nevada, in exchange for: (A) a cash payment of $150.2 million at the closing of the transaction, subject to a customary purchase price adjustment and (B) the right to an additional payment of $50.0 million should Buyer, its affiliates or its successors report gold resources in the Sterling/Crown exploration properties (including any in-situ ounces mined after the closing of the Transaction) equal to or greater than 3,500,000 gold ounces, subject to certain additional terms and conditions detailed in the Crown Sterling Agreement. The transaction was consummated on November 4, 2022.
In December 2022, the Company completed a $50.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “December Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 14.8 million shares of common stock in the December Equity Offering at an average price of $3.39 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $49.2 million.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had outstanding forward contracts on 130,500 ounces of gold at December 31, 2022 that settle monthly through December 2023. The Company is targeting to hedge up to 70% of expected gold production and 50% of expected silver production for 2023 in order to protect cash flow during a period of elevated capital expenditures, and may in the future layer on additional hedges as circumstances warrant. In early 2023, the Company added 49,998 ounces of gold forward contracts and 3.2 million ounces of silver forward contracts that settle monthly through December 2023. Taking into account the additional gold and silver hedges added in early 2023 the weighted average fixed price on the forward contracts is $1,961 per ounce of gold and $24.55 per ounce of silver.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next 12 months and longer-term. We expect to use a combination of cash provided by operating activities under-pinned by our gold and silver hedging programs, sale of non-core investments, borrowings under our RCF and additional equity financings depending on future commodity prices to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this Report for the POA 11 expansion project at Rochester and in our 2023 capital expenditure guidance. Our longer-term plans contemplate the expansion and restart of Silvertip, as well as the continued exploration and potential development of our other projects, such as the Lincoln Hill area adjacent to Rochester.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company committed approximately $605 million of capital since inception of the project and approximately $494 million of the estimated project cost had been incurred. Total estimated project capital remains $650 - $670 million. At the end of 2022, the project was 74% complete.
We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under Item 1A – Risk Factors.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $25.6 million, compared to $110.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $139.0 million, compared to $216.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
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| In thousands | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||
| Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities | $ | 71,862 | $ | 145,615 | $ | 162,434 | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Receivables | 4,452 | (983) | (9,463) | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 240 | 489 | (2,621) | |||||||||||
| Inventories | (51,448) | (27,628) | (34,538) | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 510 | (7,011) | 32,897 | |||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 25,616 | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 |
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $84.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a 6% and 4% decrease in lower gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, and higher operating costs, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the favorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges, lower exploration costs, timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo, and lower Silvertip ongoing carrying costs. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $47.2 million, of which $43.3 million was due to a lower volume of gold and silver sales and $3.9 million was due to lower average realized silver prices.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $38.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to lower gold ounces sold (2%), higher operating costs, exploration costs, and mining and income taxes at Palmarejo, partially offset by a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and higher silver ounces sold (5%). Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $47.4 million, of which $44.5 million was the result of higher average realized gold and silver prices and $2.9 million was due to the higher volume of silver sales.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was $146.2 million compared to $304.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due to receipt of net proceeds of $150.2 million and $15.3 million from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties and La Preciosa project, respectively, and net proceeds of $40.5 million in July 2022 from the sale of a portion of the Victoria Gold common shares, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 compared with $309.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2022 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester, potential expansion expenditures at Silvertip and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
The Company is experiencing inflationary pressures, specifically with respect to building materials and fuel as well as overall tightness in the construction market related to capital projects, most notably at the POA 11 project at Rochester, and to operating costs company-wide.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2021 was $304.1 million compared to $65.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. Cash used in investing activities increased primarily due to construction activities related to POA 11 at Rochester and the potential expansion at Silvertip in the current period and the impact of the net proceeds of $19.4 million from the sale of Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. common shares in the comparable period of 2020. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $309.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2021 compared with $99.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester, potential expansion expenditures at Silvertip and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2020 were primarily related to POA 11 at Rochester, which commenced construction activities during the third quarter, and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was $125.0 million compared to $158.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company drew $15.0 million, net, from the RCF and received net proceeds of $147.4 million from the sale of 36,820,110 shares of its common stock in the March Equity Offering and the December Equity Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes, and drew $65.0 million, net, from the RCF, partially offset by the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums.
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Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2021 was $158.1 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $46.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes, and drew $65.0 million, net, from the RCF, partially offset by the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums. As of December 31, 2021, there was $65.0 million drawn under the RCF. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company fully repaid the $150.0 million drawn from the RCF during 2020, and paid contingent cash consideration of $18.8 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition.
The Company secured a finance lease package for nearly $60.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2021, of which $55.7 million has been funded. The package is earmarked for planned equipment purchases for the POA 11 project in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and has an interest rate of 5.2%.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months, after the shipment date based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales 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 measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $20.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
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Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold and silver prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold and silver that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold and silver prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process extracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the
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output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré at the Rochester mine and a form of gold concentrate at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by each mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach pads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, which are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of the leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory testing and actual experience of more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and 30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the leach pads were 40,083 and 4.7 million, respectively.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 11 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from
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these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. Refer to Note 12 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time-to-time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income (loss) is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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| In thousands except per share amounts | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | |||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 66,668 | 543 | (7,601) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 1,648 | 1,994 | (69) | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | (64,429) | (4,111) | 2,484 | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,651) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT litigation | 1,142 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT write-off | — | 25,982 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 9,173 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip inventory write-down | — | — | 13,717 | |||||||||||||||
| Wharf inventory write-down | — | — | 3,323 | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | — | 7,164 | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip lease modification | — | — | (4,051) | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip gain on contingent consideration | — | — | (955) | |||||||||||||||
| Novation | — | — | 3,819 | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 1,739 | 6,618 | 15,555 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income on notes receivables | (720) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(1) | (15,349) | (10,270) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (89,059) | $ | (1,393) | $ | 59,013 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Basic | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Diluted | $ | (0.32) | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.24 |
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2022, tax effect of adjustments of $15.3 million (-558%) is primarily related to the to the fair value adjustments on the Company’s equity investments and the derecognition of deferred tax liabilities related to the sale of La Preciosa and the Sterling /Crown exploration properties . For the year ended December 31, 2021, tax effect of adjustments of $10.3 million (-27%) is primarily related to the VAT write-off.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used in the indenture governing the 2029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands except per share amounts | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (78,107) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 23,861 | 16,451 | 20,708 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 14,658 | 34,958 | 37,045 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 111,626 | 128,315 | 131,387 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 72,038 | 148,402 | 214,767 | |||||||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 66,668 | 543 | (7,601) | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 850 | 2,779 | 2,445 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 14,232 | 11,988 | 11,754 | |||||||||||||||
| Inventory adjustments and write-downs | 49,085 | 14,738 | 1,144 | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | (64,429) | (4,111) | 2,484 | |||||||||||||||
| RMC bankruptcy distribution | (1,651) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT litigation | 1,142 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| VAT write-off | — | 25,982 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 9,173 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip inventory write-down | — | — | 13,717 | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | — | 7,164 | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip lease modification | — | — | (4,051) | |||||||||||||||
| Silvertip gain on contingent consideration | — | — | (955) | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 1,739 | 6,618 | 15,555 | |||||||||||||||
| Novation | — | — | 3,819 | |||||||||||||||
| Wharf inventory write-down | — | — | 3,323 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income on notes receivables | (720) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 138,954 | $ | 216,112 | $ | 263,565 |
(1) At September 30, 2022, the Company modified its method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA to include the cumulative impact of the LCM adjustments, if applicable, year over year. Previously, annual Adjusted EBITDA only included the current quarter LCM adjustment. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the modification increased the Adjusted EBITDA measure by $38.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively. This modification to the Adjusted EBITDA measure was made to be consistent with the treatment of LCM adjustments in the Company’s amended RCF facility, which was completed on November 9, 2022.
Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities less Capital expenditures as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 25,616 | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 352,354 | 309,781 | 99,279 | |||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (326,738) | $ | (199,299) | $ | 49,430 |
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Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital
Management uses Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities excluding the change in Receivables, Prepaid expenses and other, Inventories and Accounts payable and accrued liabilities as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 25,616 | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 | |||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Receivables | (4,452) | 983 | 9,463 | ||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | (240) | (489) | 2,621 | ||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 51,448 | 27,628 | 34,538 | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (510) | 7,011 | (32,897) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating cash flow before changes in working capital | $ | 71,862 | $ | 145,615 | $ | 162,434 |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold, silver, zinc and lead, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold, silver, zinc and lead based on gold, silver, zinc and lead metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.
Year Ended December 31, 2022
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 218,008 | $ | 187,792 | $ | 194,757 | $ | 111,310 | $ | 4,912 | $ | 716,779 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (35,432) | (22,626) | (39,032) | (8,247) | (4,912) | (110,249) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 182,576 | $ | 165,166 | $ | 155,725 | $ | 103,063 | $ | — | $ | 606,530 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 107,157 | 34,370 | 108,972 | 79,469 | 329,968 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,695,454 | 3,028,986 | — | 47,284 | — | 9,771,724 | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 886 | $ | 2,403 | $ | 1,423 | $ | 1,283 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 13.09 | $ | 27.26 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | $ | — |
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Year Ended December 31, 2021
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 189,717 | $ | 151,427 | $ | 187,998 | $ | 104,617 | $ | 4,797 | $ | 638,556 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (36,062) | (20,187) | (54,933) | (11,038) | (4,797) | (127,017) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 153,655 | $ | 131,240 | $ | 133,065 | $ | 93,579 | $ | — | $ | 511,539 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 108,806 | 27,697 | 122,181 | 91,663 | 350,347 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,805,816 | 3,241,624 | — | 86,397 | — | 10,133,837 | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 664 | $ | 1,801 | $ | 1,086 | $ | 997 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 11.97 | $ | 25.10 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | $ | — |
Year Ended December 31, 2020
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 170,077 | $ | 100,418 | $ | 171,204 | $ | 102,108 | $ | 26,580 | $ | 570,387 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (44,873) | (14,306) | (49,477) | (12,473) | (8,923) | (130,052) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 125,204 | $ | 86,112 | $ | 121,727 | $ | 89,635 | $ | 17,657 | $ | 440,335 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 110,822 | 26,257 | 124,793 | 94,379 | 356,251 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,301,516 | 3,054,139 | 113,790 | 158,984 | 9,628,429 | |||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | 3,203,446 | 3,203,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | 2,453,485 | 2,453,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 610 | $ | 1,377 | $ | 975 | $ | 923 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 9.14 | $ | 16.35 | NM (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | NM (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | NM (1) |
(1) Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
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Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2023 Guidance (1)
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce or per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Kensington | Wharf | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 240,135 | $ | 198,827 | $ | 115,365 | ||||||
| Amortization | (39,570) | (39,229) | (5,803) | |||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 200,565 | $ | 159,598 | $ | 109,562 | ||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | (759) | |||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 200,565 | $ | 159,598 | $ | 108,803 | ||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 106,452 | 106,863 | 87,388 | |||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,802,113 | — | 32,346 | |||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||
| Gold | 51% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||
| Silver | 49% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $900 - $1,050 | $1,500 - $1,700 | $1,200 - $1,350 | |||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $14.25 - $15.25 |
(1) With the completion of the POA 11 expansion construction expected in mid-2023, Coeur has elected to defer providing cost guidance at Rochester until mid-year 2023.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000215466-22-000019.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo, Rochester and Silvertip and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with assets located in the United States, Canada and Mexico
2021 Highlights
For full year 2021, Coeur reported revenue of $832.8 million and cash flow from operating activities of $110.5 million. We reported GAAP net loss of $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $210.8 million and net loss of $1.4 million or $0.01 per diluted share.
•Solid fourth quarter production growth led to full-year production within guidance ranges – Gold and silver production increased 2% and 6% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, to 88,946 ounces and 2.6 million ounces. Full-year gold and silver production totaled 348,529 ounces and 10.1 million ounces, respectively, within the Company’s consolidated production guidance range for both metals
•Strong cost performance from primary gold operations – Full-year costs applicable to sales1 at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf were within their guidance ranges for 2021 despite inflationary cost headwinds, leading to strong free cash flow1 at each of these primary gold operations. During 2021, gold sales represented 70% of the Company’s total revenue
•Largest exploration program in Company history extended mine lives and drove resource growth – Coeur increased total exploration investment 41% year-over-year to $71 million in 2021, bringing its five-year cumulative investment in exploration to nearly $240 million, which has led to significant increases in reserves and resources. From the 2021 program, mine life extensions at Palmarejo and Wharf as well as significant resource additions at Silvertip and Kensington continue to lay the foundation for future organic growth
•Updated capital and schedule estimates for Rochester expansion provide clarity – The Company estimates the total capital for the Plan of Operations Amendment 11 (“POA 11”) will be approximately $520 million, which is in-line with recent updates. Approximately $236 million has been incurred on the project as of December 31, 2021. In addition, Coeur estimates the cost to incorporate pre-screens into the new crusher circuit and associated re-assessment of project contingency to be approximately $70 - $80 million. Construction is expected to be completed mid-2023 with commissioning to follow. Post-expansion, full-year production is expected to average roughly 8 million ounces of silver and 76,250 ounces of gold with average free cash flow1 of $90 million from 2024 to 20344
•Silvertip trade-off study underway – The Company commenced work to assess the economics of a potential larger expansion and restart of its high-grade Silvertip silver-zinc-lead property in British Columbia. The review is evaluating the potential to target a higher throughput to take advantage of the significant resource growth and on a timetable that would sequence an expansion and restart following completion and commissioning of the Rochester expansion. Results from this ongoing work are expected by the end of the year
•Initial Technical Report Summaries filed under new SEC rules confirm strength and stability of Coeur’s multi-asset portfolio – The Company today filed initial Technical Report Summaries pursuant to Item 1300 of SEC Regulation S-K. Highlights from the reports include reserve-only based mine lives of 8 years at Palmarejo, 13 years at Rochester, 3 years at Kensington and 8 years at Wharf
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Selected Financial and Operating Results
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||
| Financial Results: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 578,911 | $ | 584,633 | $ | 493,347 | ||||||||||||
| Silver sales | $ | 253,917 | $ | 200,175 | $ | 191,478 | ||||||||||||
| Zinc sales | $ | — | $ | (662) | $ | 12,806 | ||||||||||||
| Lead sales | $ | — | $ | 1,315 | $ | 13,871 | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated Revenue | $ | 832,828 | $ | 785,461 | $ | 711,502 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | $ | (346,896) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | (0.13) | $ | 0.11 | $ | (1.59) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss)(1) | $ | (1,393) | $ | 59,013 | $ | (54,583) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1) | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.25) | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA(1) | $ | 148,402 | $ | 214,767 | $ | (154,378) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 210,845 | $ | 263,365 | $ | 173,854 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt(2) | $ | 487,501 | $ | 275,501 | $ | 295,497 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Results: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 348,529 | 355,678 | 359,418 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 10,068,112 | 9,698,236 | 11,748,734 | |||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds produced | — | 2,459,756 | 17,103,427 | |||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds produced | — | 2,176,847 | 16,555,622 | |||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 350,347 | 356,251 | 367,650 | |||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 10,133,837 | 9,628,429 | 11,914,567 | |||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds sold | — | 3,203,446 | 18,154,521 | |||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds sold | — | 2,453,485 | 16,487,847 | |||||||||||||||
| Average realized price per gold ounce | $ | 1,652 | $ | 1,641 | $ | 1,342 | ||||||||||||
| Average realized price per silver ounce | $ | 25.06 | $ | 20.79 | $ | 16.07 | ||||||||||||
| Average realized price per zinc pound, gross(3) | $ | — | NM(3) | $ | 0.71 | |||||||||||||
| Average realized price per lead pound, gross(3) | $ | — | NM(3) | $ | 0.84 |
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.”
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
(3)Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
(4) Additional details for Rochester can be found in the Technical Report Summary filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2022 which is incorporated by reference into this Report.
Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Revenue
We sold 350,347 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces, compared to 356,251 gold ounces, 9.6 million silver ounces, 3.2 million zinc pounds and 2.5 million lead pounds in the prior year. Revenue increased by $47.4 million, or 6%, as a result of a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and higher silver ounces sold (5%), partially offset by lower gold ounces sold (2%). The increase in silver ounces sold was primarily due to higher mill throughput at Palmarejo. Gold and silver accounted for 70% and 30% of 2021 sales revenue, respectively. This compares to gold and silver accounting for 74% and 25% of 2020 sales revenue, respectively, with zinc and lead accounting for the remaining 2020 sales revenue.
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The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 578,911 | $ | 584,633 | $ | (5,722) | (1) | % | ||||||
| Silver sales | 253,917 | 200,175 | 53,742 | 27 | % | |||||||||
| Zinc sales | — | (662) | 662 | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Lead sales | — | 1,315 | (1,315) | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 832,828 | $ | 785,461 | $ | 47,367 | 6 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $71.2 million, or 16%, primarily due to inflationary pressures related to employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs at all operating sites, higher silver ounces sold primarily at Palmarejo, the Rochester fourth quarter lower of cost or net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustment of $7.3 million, partially offset by the $13.8 million favorable impact from foreign currency hedges. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $3.1 million, or 2%, primarily due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2020 mineral reserve growth, partially offset by higher silver ounces sold.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $6.7 million, or 20%, primarily due to higher compensation, travel and outside service costs.
Exploration expense increased $8.5 million, or 20%, as the Company maintained its commitment to a higher-level of exploration investment following the completion of the largest and most successful drilling campaign in Coeur’s history during 2020. The Company completed 746,900 feet (227,650 meters) of expansion drilling and 417,200 feet (127,175 meters) of infill drilling in 2021 compared to 617,500 feet (188,225 meters) of expansion drilling and 165,700 feet (50,475 meters) of infill drilling in 2020.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $7.0 million, or 13%, stemming from lower costs incurred in connection with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, partially offset by full-year ongoing carrying costs and absence of one-time 2020 costs associated with the suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 6,618 | $ | 15,555 | $ | (8,937) | (57) | % | ||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 24,928 | 16,384 | 8,544 | 52 | % | |||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | 11,199 | (11,199) | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Gain on modification of right of use lease | — | (4,051) | 4,051 | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 11,988 | 11,754 | 234 | 2 | % | |||||||||
| Other | 5,144 | 4,813 | 331 | 7 | % | |||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 48,678 | $ | 55,654 | $ | (6,976) | (13) | % |
Other Income and Expenses
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a $9.2 million loss in connection with the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes concurrent with the completed offering of the 2029 Senior Notes.
Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a loss of $0.5 million compared to a gain of $7.6 million as a result of a reduction in value of the Company’s equity investments. The estimated fair values of the Company’s equity investments in Victoria Gold Corp. and Integra Resources Corp. (“Integra Resources”) were $124.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021.
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Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $11.1 million) decreased to $16.5 million from $20.7 million due to higher capitalized interest associated with the POA 11 project at Rochester, and lower interest paid under the RCF, partially offset by higher interest paid under the 2029 Senior Notes compared to the 2024 Senior Notes and higher interest paid under finance lease obligations.
Other, net increased to a loss of $22.9 million compared to $5.9 million due to a write-down of a VAT receivable of $26.0 million due to uncertain collectability, partially offset by an increase in gains on the sale of assets in 2021 and a one-time fee of $3.8 million related to the novation of certain of the Company’s gold zero cost collars incurred in 2020. For additional details on the VAT receivable write-down see Note 20 -- Commitments and Contingencies.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | (764) | $ | (13,161) | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | 2,009 | (152) | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (28,615) | (17,522) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 4,968 | 5,056 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 920 | 2,321 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | 4,105 | 3,844 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | (384) | 1,390 | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | (1,087) | 684 | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (4,901) | (3,971) | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (12,599) | (17,457) | ||||
| Other, net | 1,390 | 1,923 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (34,958) | $ | (37,045) |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $35.0 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 961.4% for 2021. This compares to income tax expense of $37.0 million or effective tax rate of 59.1% for 2020. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) mining taxes; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) percentage depletion (vi) the impact of uncertain tax positions; and (vii) the non-recognition of tax assets. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | (34,196) | $ | (6,142) | $ | 40,891 | $ | (9,361) | ||||||||||
| Canada | (52,299) | 1,224 | (68,730) | 232 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 87,233 | (30,040) | 90,116 | (27,949) | ||||||||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | 2,898 | — | 395 | 33 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 3,636 | $ | (34,958) | $ | 62,672 | $ | (37,045) |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors” in the 2021 10-K.
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Net Income (Loss)
Net loss was $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net income of $25.6 million, or $0.11 per share. The decrease in net income was driven by higher operating costs, a VAT write-down of $26.0 million, higher exploration expense, a $9.2 million loss on debt extinguishment and higher income and mining taxes. This was partially offset by a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively and higher silver ounces sold (5%). Adjusted net loss was $1.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income of $59.0 million, or $0.24 per share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Revenue
Revenue increased by $74.0 million or 10%, as a result of a 22% and 29% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by lower gold and silver ounces sold (3% and 19%, respectively), recovery delays at Rochester and the suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip in February. We sold 356,251 gold ounces, 9.6 million silver ounces, 3.2 million zinc pounds and 2.5 million lead pounds compared to 367,650 gold ounces, 11.9 million silver ounces, 18.2 million zinc pounds and 16.5 million lead pounds in the prior year. Gold and silver accounted for 74% and 25% of 2020 sales revenue, respectively, with zinc and lead accounting for the remaining sales revenue. This compares to gold and silver accounting for 69% and 27% of 2019 sales revenue.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Gold sales | $ | 584,633 | $ | 493,347 | $ | 91,286 | 19 | % | ||||||
| Silver sales | 200,175 | 191,478 | 8,697 | 5 | % | |||||||||
| Zinc sales | (662) | 12,806 | (13,468) | (105) | % | |||||||||
| Lead sales | 1,315 | 13,871 | (12,556) | (91) | % | |||||||||
| Metal sales | $ | 785,461 | $ | 711,502 | $ | 73,959 | 10 | % |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales decreased primarily due to the suspension at Silvertip and lower ounces sold at Palmarejo and Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $47.5 million, or 27%, primarily due to the suspension at Silvertip, and longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2019 reserve growth at Palmarejo and lower ounces sold at Palmarejo and Rochester.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million, or 2%, primarily due to lower travel costs.
Exploration expense increased $20.1 million, or 89%, due to the Company’s multi-year exploration program. The Company completed 617,500 feet (188,225 meters) of expansion drilling and 165,700 feet (50,475 meters) of infill drilling in 2020 compared to 342,500 (104,425 meters) of expansion drilling and 181,600 feet (55,350 meters) of infill drilling in 2019.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $37.2 million, or 202%, stemming from ongoing carrying and suspension costs at Silvertip and incremental costs incurred to comply with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, partially offset by a gain resulting from the modification of a right of use lease at Silvertip.
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The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
| Year ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||
| COVID-19 | $ | 15,555 | $ | — | $ | 15,555 | 100 | % | ||||||
| Silvertip ongoing carrying costs | 16,384 | — | 16,384 | 100 | % | |||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | 11,199 | — | 11,199 | 100 | % | |||||||||
| Gain on modification of right of use lease | (4,051) | — | (4,051) | 100 | % | |||||||||
| Asset retirement accretion | 11,754 | 12,154 | (400) | (3) | % | |||||||||
| Other | 4,813 | 6,267 | (1,454) | (23) | % | |||||||||
| Pre-development, reclamation and other expense | $ | 55,654 | $ | 18,421 | $ | 37,233 | 202 | % |
Other Income and Expenses
Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a gain of $7.6 million compared to $16.0 million as a result of changes in value related to the Company’s equity investments, primarily Integra Resources and Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla"), which had estimated fair values of $11.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.5 million) decreased to $20.7 million from $24.8 million due to a lower interest rate paid under the RCF and lower average balances of both the RCF and 2024 Senior Notes.
Other, net increased to a loss of $5.9 million compared to a loss of $3.2 million due to an increase in losses on the sale of assets and a one-time fee of $3.8 million related to the novation of certain of the Company’s gold zero cost collars, partially offset by a reduction in foreign exchange losses.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate | $ | (13,161) | $ | 75,185 | ||
| State tax provision from continuing operations | (152) | 1,243 | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | (17,522) | (77,220) | ||||
| Percentage depletion | 5,056 | 820 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions | 2,321 | 2,358 | ||||
| U.S. and foreign permanent differences | 3,844 | 2,272 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rates | 1,390 | (7,066) | ||||
| Foreign inflation and indexing | 684 | (2,933) | ||||
| Foreign tax rate differences | (3,971) | 19,729 | ||||
| Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes | (17,457) | (2,746) | ||||
| Other, net | 1,923 | (513) | ||||
| Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | $ | (37,045) | $ | 11,129 |
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $37.0 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 59.1% for 2020. This compares to income tax benefit of $11.1 million or effective tax rate of 3.1% for 2019. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) mining taxes; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) the non-recognition of tax assets; and (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
| In thousands | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | Income (loss) before tax | Tax (expense) benefit | ||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 40,891 | $ | (9,361) | $ | (16,702) | $ | (5,446) | ||||||||||
| Canada | (68,730) | 232 | (365,781) | 32,203 | ||||||||||||||
| Mexico | 90,116 | (27,949) | 25,002 | (15,625) | ||||||||||||||
| Other jurisdictions | 395 | 33 | (544) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 62,672 | $ | (37,045) | $ | (358,025) | $ | 11,129 |
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A.
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Net income from continuing operations was $25.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $346.9 million, or $1.59 per share. The increase in net income from continuing operations was driven by strong operating results at Wharf and Palmarejo, a 22% and 29% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, lower operating costs at Rochester and Silvertip, and an impairment of long-lived assets at Silvertip of $250.8 million in 2019. This was partially offset by lower sales of gold and silver (3% and 19%, respectively), higher exploration expense, ongoing carrying and severance costs at Silvertip and incremental costs associated with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Adjusted net income was $59.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $54.6 million, or $0.25 per share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2022 Guidance Framework
2022 Production Guidance
| Gold | Silver | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (oz) | (K oz) | ||||
| Palmarejo | 100,000 - 110,000 | 6,000 - 7,000 | |||
| Rochester | 35,000 - 43,000 | 3,000 - 4,000 | |||
| Kensington | 110,000 - 120,000 | — | |||
| Wharf | 70,000 - 80,000 | — | |||
| Total | 315,000 - 353,000 | 9,000 - 11,000 |
2022 Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
| Gold | Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($/oz) | ($/oz) | |||
| Palmarejo (co-product) | $750 - $850 | $13.50 - $14.50 | ||
| Rochester (co-product) | $1,490 - $1,590 | $20.75 - $22.75 | ||
| Kensington | $1,150 - $1,250 | — | ||
| Wharf (by-product) | $1,225 - $1,325 | — |
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2022 Capital, Exploration and G&A Guidance
| ($M) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures, Sustaining | $115 - $140 | |||
| Capital Expenditures, Development | $205 - $250 | |||
| Exploration, Expensed | $18 - $23 | |||
| Exploration, Capitalized | $18 - $23 | |||
| General & Administrative Expenses | $42 - $46 |
Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume estimated prices of $1,800/oz gold and $24.00/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.25 and MXN of 20.00. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.
Results of Operations
Palmarejo
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 2,106,741 | 1,751,525 | 1,755,957 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 3.93 | 4.45 | 4.85 | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Au | 92.8 | % | 89.9 | % | 84.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Average recovery rate – Ag | 82.4 | % | 80.4 | % | 79.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 109,202 | 110,608 | 111,932 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 6,820,589 | 6,269,206 | 6,762,265 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 108,806 | 110,822 | 116,104 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 6,805,816 | 6,301,516 | 6,841,380 | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1) | $ | 664 | $ | 610 | $ | 685 | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1) | $ | 11.97 | $ | 9.14 | $ | 9.13 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 1% as a result of lower gold grade, partially offset by higher mill throughput and recoveries. Silver production increased 9% as a result of higher mill throughput and recoveries, partially offset by lower silver grade. Metal sales were $320.3 million, or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $286.6 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $33.7 million or 12%, of which $23.9 million was due to higher average realized silver prices and $9.8 million was the result of a higher volume of silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 9% and 31%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, and higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs largely due to inflationary pressures, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency hedges ($13.8 million). Amortization decreased to $36.1 million due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2020 mineral reserve growth. Capital expenditures increased to $36.5 million from $25.0 million due to higher underground development and infill drilling activities.
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Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold and silver production decreased 1% and 7%, respectively, as a result of lower gold and silver grades, partially offset by higher gold and silver recovery. In the second quarter, Palmarejo temporarily suspended active mining and processing activities in accordance with a COVID-related government decree. After receiving guidance from the Mexican government in May that the suspension decree did not apply to precious metals mining, production began ramping back up in June, increasing steadily during the month as staffing levels returned to a pre-shutdown level. Despite the temporary suspension, Palmarejo’s milled tons were in-line with the prior year. Metal sales were $286.6 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $252.7 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 increased by $33.9 million or 13%, of which $52.6 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices, partially offset by a decrease of $18.7 million due to a lower volume of gold and silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 11% while costs applicable to sales per silver ounce remained comparable due to higher revenue contribution from silver sales compared to gold. Additionally, favorable foreign exchange rates and lower compensation and consumable costs contributed to an overall favorable movement in costs applicable to sales. Amortization decreased to $44.9 million due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2019 reserve growth and lower gold and silver ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $25.5 million from $32.7 million due to lower underground development and lower mining equipment expenditures.
Rochester
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 13,687,536 | 15,696,565 | 10,582,518 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.003 | |||||||||||||
| Average silver grade (oz/t) | 0.42 | 0.52 | 0.46 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 27,051 | 27,147 | 35,400 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 3,158,017 | 3,174,529 | 3,761,060 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 27,697 | 26,257 | 36,052 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 3,241,624 | 3,054,139 | 3,844,556 | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,801 | $ | 1,377 | $ | 1,251 | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1) | $ | 25.10 | $ | 16.35 | $ | 14.34 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold and silver production remained comparable year over year. Metal sales were $130.8 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $110.3 million, or 14% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $20.6 million or 19%, of which $13.3 million was the result of higher average realized gold and silver prices and $7.3 million was the result of a higher volume of gold and silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 31% and 54%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales, higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs partially due to inflationary pressures, and a LCM adjustment of $7.3 million. Amortization increased to $20.2 million due to higher equipment depreciation from recently placed-in service assets and an LCM adjustment of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter. Capital expenditures increased to $166.5 million from $37.5 million due to the commencement of construction activities related to POA 11 in August 2020.
In the second half of 2021 the Company began seeing inflationary pressures on bids for remaining unawarded contracts on the POA 11 expansion project at Rochester during the second half of 2021, most notably on two structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation (“SMPEI”) construction contracts for the Merrill-Crowe process plant and crushing circuit, respectively. Coeur recently selected the general SMPEI contractor for construction of the Merrill-Crowe process plant and crusher corridor based on a revised commercial approach from the previous lump-sum commercial model to a single contract. SMPEI work under the initial contract is beginning to advance.
Coeur has also advanced work related to implementation of pre-screens as part of the POA 11 expansion project and has elected to proceed with this scope change enhancement. As previously disclosed, the Company plans to integrate pre-screens into the current crushing system at Rochester, which is expected to drive improved performance while providing valuable operating experience and knowledge that can be applied to the new crushing circuit as part of the POA 11 expansion. Coeur has commenced detailed engineering for pre-screens and intends to align construction of the pre-screens with the completion of the crusher corridor. Installation of pre-screens on the existing crusher system is scheduled for the first half of 2022 with commissioning expected to begin around mid-year.
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In connection with the items discussed above, the Company has conducted a comprehensive re-baselining of the overall schedule and costs associated with the original scope of POA 11.
Coeur now estimates the total construction capital for POA 11 to be approximately $597 million, which includes the 10-15% previously announced potential cost escalation as well as $70 - $80 million related to pre-screen implementation and additional project contingency to reflect ongoing COVID and schedule risk. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has incurred approximately $236 million in the expansion and 61% of the capital is now committed (excluding the recently-awarded SMPEI contract, which is expected to be formalized in the first quarter).
Excluding capital leases, Coeur forecasts capital expenditures related to POA 11 to be approximately $217 - $257 million and $131 - $171 million in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Additional details on expected production and capital expenditures for Rochester can be found in the Technical Report Summary filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2022 which is incorporated by reference into this Report.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold and silver production decreased 23% and 16%, respectively, due to the impact of dilution from stacking high-pressure grinding roll (“HPGR”) crushed material on top of historic ore on the Stage IV leach pad and upset conditions in the Merrill-Crowe process plant due to higher-than-expected fine particulates in pregnant solution from ore placed on newly constructed inter-lift liners in the first nine months of 2020. Metal sales were $110.3 million, or 14% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $112.0 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 decreased by $1.7 million or 2%, of which $33.8 million was the result of a lower volume of gold and silver sales, partially offset by an increase of $32.1 million due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 10% and 14%, respectively, driven by higher cyanide and outside service costs and a change in the Company’s recovery rate assumptions. Amortization decreased to $14.3 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $37.5 million from $22.6 million due to the commencement of construction activities related to POA 11.
Kensington
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons milled | 667,560 | 675,731 | 658,378 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | |||||||||||||
| Average recovery rate | 93.2 | % | 93.0 | % | 91.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 121,140 | 124,867 | 127,914 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 122,181 | 124,793 | 130,495 | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1) | $ | 1,086 | $ | 975 | $ | 917 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 3% as a result of lower grade and lower mill throughput. Metal sales were $215.0 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $216.5 million, or 28% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $1.5 million or 1%, of which $4.6 million resulted from lower volume of gold sales, partially offset by an increase of $3.1 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 11% due to lower production and higher employee-related, maintenance and consumable costs, partially due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increased to $54.9 million primarily due to higher Jualin production, partially offset by lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $27.5 million from $19.8 million due to higher infill drilling and underground development.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold production decreased 2% as a result of processing lower grade ore and COVID-19 response efforts that temporarily impacted mine production in the first nine months of 2020. Metal sales were $216.5 million, or 28% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $181.1 million, or 25% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 increased by $35.4 million or 20%, of which $45.3 million was due to higher average realized gold prices, partially offset by a decrease of $9.9 million due to a lower volume of gold sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 6% due to lower production and higher compensation, outside service and maintenance costs, partially offset by lower diesel costs. Amortization decreased to $49.5 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $19.8 million from $23.5 million due to lower underground development.
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Wharf
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Tons placed | 4,702,882 | 4,710,875 | 4,613,359 | |||||||||||||
| Average gold grade (oz/t) | 0.027 | 0.027 | 0.023 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces produced | 91,136 | 93,056 | 84,172 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | 89,506 | 115,214 | 63,483 | |||||||||||||
| Gold ounces sold | 91,663 | 94,379 | 84,999 | |||||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | 86,397 | 113,790 | 64,161 | |||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1) | $ | 997 | $ | 923 | $ | 937 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Gold production decreased 2% driven by the timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $166.7 million, or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $170.2 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $3.5 million or 2%, of which $5.6 million resulted from a lower volume of gold sales, partially offset by an increase of $2.1 million due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 8% due to higher equipment rental, diesel and employee-related costs partially due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $11.0 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $8.1 million reflecting $4.0 million of infill drilling.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold production increased 11% driven by higher grade. Metal sales were $170.2 million, or 22% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $121.4 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 increased by $48.8 million or 40%, of which $31.1 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices and $17.7 million was the result of a higher volume of gold and silver sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 2% due to higher production and lower diesel costs. Amortization increased to $12.5 million due to higher ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $2.4 million.
Silvertip
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 (1) | 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Silver ounces produced | — | 139,287 | 1,161,926 | |||||||||||
| Zinc pounds produced | — | 2,459,756 | 17,103,427 | |||||||||||
| Lead pounds produced | — | 2,176,847 | 16,555,622 | |||||||||||
| Silver ounces sold | — | 158,984 | 1,164,470 | |||||||||||
| Zinc pounds sold | — | 3,203,446 | 18,154,521 | |||||||||||
| Lead pounds sold | — | 2,453,485 | 16,487,847 | |||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(2) | $ | — | NM (2) | $ | 31.92 | |||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per zinc pound(2) | $ | — | NM (2) | $ | 2.34 | |||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales per lead ounce(2) | $ | — | NM (2) | $ | 1.76 |
(1) Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
(2) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021
Silvertip suspended mining and processing activities, unrelated to COVID-19, in February 2020. Operational results in the table above reflected performance prior to the suspension. Ongoing carrying and suspension costs are included in Pre-development, reclamation, and other.
Coeur continues to generate positive results from ongoing exploration as the Company evaluates various opportunities to enhance the economics of a potential expansion and restart of Silvertip.
The Company received preliminary capital estimates for an accelerated expansion and restart in late 2021, which were higher than originally anticipated and reflect overall inflationary pressures as well as supply disruptions and labor market tightness consistent with broader macroeconomic themes.
Capital expenditures increased to $70.1 million from $13.1 million due to planned early civil works construction, higher infill drilling and underground development. For 2022, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $15 - 25 million, primarily focusing on the economics of a potential expansion, including study work to evaluate additional opportunities to enhance and restart and as well as continued underground development and infill drilling at the mine.
In June 2021, Silvertip repurchased from Silvertip Resources Investment Cayman Ltd. a net smelter returns royalty of 1.429% on the first 1,434,000 metric tonnes of mineral resources mined, and 1.00% thereafter for $7.0 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2021, the Company had $58.3 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $200.0 million available under the RCF. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $36.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021, due to higher capital expenditures related to POA 11 at Rochester and the potential expansion project at Silvertip coupled with higher operating costs, lower gold ounces sold (2%), higher general and administrative and exploration costs, and the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums. This was partially offset by a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, higher silver ounces sold (5%), $65.0 million drawn from the RCF, and the net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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). To provide additional flexibility to respond to potential downside scenarios, the Company has been able to periodically draw and make repayments under its RCF subsequent to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RCF was amended in March 2021 to extend the maturity to March 2025 and to potentially allow the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million. At December 31, 2021, the Company had $65.0 million drawn and $35.0 million in outstanding letters of credit under the RCF. The Company also holds $132.0 million of equity securities including a 17.8% interest in Victoria Gold. Additionally, Coeur established a $100.0 million ATM Program in April 2020 as a means to proactively increase its financial flexibility in response to increased volatility and uncertainty associated with COVID-19. At the date of this filing, the Company has yet to issue any shares of its common stock under the ATM Program.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next twelve months and long-term. We expect to use a combination of cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under our RCF and additional capital leases to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this Report for POA 11 and in our 2022 capital expenditure guidance. We also have additional potential sources of funding including proceeds from sales under the ATM program, potential asset sales, and the monetization of our equity investments, including our investment in Victoria Gold. Our longer-term plans contemplate the expansion and restart of Silvertip, as well as the continued exploration and potential development of our other projects, such as Crown/Sterling and the Lincoln Hill area adjacent to Rochester.
Coeur now estimates the total construction capital for POA 11 to be approximately $597 million, which includes the 10-15% previously announced potential cost escalation as well as $70 - $80 million related to pre-screen implementation and additional project contingency to reflect ongoing COVID and schedule risk. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has incurred approximately $236 million in the expansion and 61% of the capital is now committed (excluding the recently-awarded SMPEI contract, which is expected to be formalized in the first quarter).
Excluding capital leases, Coeur forecasts capital expenditures related to POA 11 to be approximately $217 - $257 million and $131 - $171 million in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Additional details on expected production and capital expenditures for Rochester can be found in the Technical Report Summary filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2022 which is incorporated by reference into this Report.
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We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under Item 1A – Risk Factors.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $110.5 million, compared to $148.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $210.8 million, compared to $263.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
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| In thousands | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities | $ | 145,615 | $ | 162,434 | $ | 134,234 | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Receivables | (983) | (9,463) | (2,739) | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 489 | (2,621) | 280 | |||||||||||
| Inventories | (27,628) | (34,538) | (62,998) | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (7,011) | 32,897 | 23,103 | |||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 | $ | 91,880 |
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $38.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to lower gold ounces sold (2%), higher operating costs, exploration costs, and mining and income taxes at Palmarejo, partially offset by a 1% and 21% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and higher silver ounces sold (5%). Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $47.4 million, of which $44.5 million was the result of higher average realized gold and silver prices and $2.9 million was due to the higher volume of silver sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $56.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to a 22% and 29% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, and lower metal inventory write-downs at Silvertip, partially offset by lower ounces sold of gold and silver (3% and 19%, respectively). Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 increased by $74.0 million, of which $151.9 million was the result of higher average realized gold and silver prices, partially offset by a decrease of $77.9 million due to lower volume of gold and silver sales.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2021 was $304.1 million compared to $65.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. Cash used in investing activities increased primarily due to construction activities related to POA 11 at Rochester and the potential expansion at Silvertip in the current period and the impact of the net proceeds of $19.4 million from the sale of Metalla Common Shares in the comparable period of 2020. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $309.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2021 compared with $99.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2021 were primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester, potential expansion expenditures at Silvertip and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2020 were primarily related to POA 11 at Rochester, which commenced construction activities during the third quarter, and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
The Company is experiencing inflationary pressures, specifically with respect to building materials and fuel as well as overall tightness in the construction market related to capital projects, most notably the POA 11 project at Rochester, and to operating costs company-wide.
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Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2020 was $65.7 million compared to $92.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due to the net proceeds of $30.1 million from the sale of the Company’s equity investments. The Company had capital expenditures of $99.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2020 compared with $99.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2020 were primarily related to POA 11 at Rochester, which commenced construction activities during the third quarter, and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2019 were primarily related to underground development at Silvertip, Palmarejo, and Kensington, a new thickener at Palmarejo, POA 11 and the new crushing circuit, including the HPGR unit at Rochester.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2021 was $158.1 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $46.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes, and drew $65.0 million, net, from the RCF, partially offset by the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums. As of December 31, 2021, there was $65.0 million drawn under the RCF. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company fully repaid the $150.0 million drawn from the RCF during 2020, and paid contingent cash consideration of $18.8 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition.
The Company secured a finance lease package for nearly $60 million during the year, a portion of which has been funded as of December 31, 2021. The package is earmarked for planned equipment purchases for the POA 11 project in 2021 and 2022, and has an interest rate of 5.22%.
Net cash used in financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2020 was $46.5 million compared to $60.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company fully repaid the $150.0 million drawn from the RCF during 2020, and paid contingent cash consideration of $18.8 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company repaid $135.0 million, net, of outstanding amounts under the RCF and paid contingent cash consideration of $18.7 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition, partially offset by net proceeds of approximately $123.1 million from the sale of 30.9 million shares of its common stock.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months, after the shipment date based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales 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 measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period
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varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $20.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold, silver, lead and zinc prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
During 2019, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million. The write-down was allocated between Property, plant and equipment, net, Mining properties, net and Other non-current assets, in the amounts of $43.6 million, $201.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold, silver, lead and zinc that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage
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mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold, silver, zinc and lead prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process is a process of extracting silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes. The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré, which is the final product produced by the mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of the metal that is expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current. Ore on leach pad is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pads, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates and relies upon laboratory testwork. Testwork consists of 60-day leach columns from which the Company projects metal recoveries up to five years in the future. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are estimated based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory column tests and actual experience occurring over more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. In 2020, the Company revised its recovery rate assumptions in line with the updated technical report for Rochester filed in December 2020. This change resulted in an adjustment to the ending Ore on leach pads balance with the resulting charges allocated between Costs Applicable to Sales and Amortization in the amounts of $7.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively. In June 2021, the Company updated the recovery rate assumption on the Stage IV leach pad at Rochester, based on the historical performance of the leach pad since the third quarter of 2019. This change resulted in an adjustment to the ending ore on leach pads balance with the resulting non-cash charges allocated between Costs Applicable to Sales and Amortization in the amounts of $8.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 12 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. Refer to Note 13 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.
In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time-to-time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The
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amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures in the tables below. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income (loss) is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands except per share amounts | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | $ | (341,203) | ||||||||
| (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | (5,693) | |||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 543 | (7,601) | (16,030) | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 1,994 | (69) | 5,900 | |||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | (4,111) | 2,484 | 714 | |||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | — | — | 250,814 | |||||||||||
| VAT write-off | 25,982 | — | — | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 9,173 | — | 1,282 | |||||||||||
| Silvertip inventory write-down | — | 13,717 | 64,610 | |||||||||||
| Wharf inventory write-down | — | 3,323 | 3,596 | |||||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | 7,164 | — | |||||||||||
| Silvertip lease modification | — | (4,051) | — | |||||||||||
| Silvertip gain on contingent consideration | — | (955) | — | |||||||||||
| Novation | — | 3,819 | — | |||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 6,618 | 15,555 | — | |||||||||||
| Receivable write-down | — | — | 1,040 | |||||||||||
| Interest income on notes receivables | — | — | (198) | |||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(1) | (10,270) | — | (19,415) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (1,393) | $ | 59,013 | $ | (54,583) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Basic | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.25 | $ | (0.25) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Diluted | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.25) |
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2021, tax effect of adjustments of $10.3 million (-27%) is primarily related to the VAT write-off. For the year ended December 31, 2019, tax effect of adjustments of $19.4 million (-6%) is primarily related to the write-down of Silvertip inventory.
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used in indenture governing the 2029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands except per share amounts | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (31,322) | $ | 25,627 | $ | (341,203) | ||||||||
| (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | (5,693) | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 16,451 | 20,708 | 24,771 | |||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 34,958 | 37,045 | (11,129) | |||||||||||
| Amortization | 128,315 | 131,387 | 178,876 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | 148,402 | 214,767 | (154,378) | |||||||||||
| Fair value adjustments, net | 543 | (7,601) | (16,030) | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 2,779 | 2,245 | 4,346 | |||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 11,988 | 11,754 | 12,154 | |||||||||||
| Inventory adjustments and write-downs | 9,471 | 1,144 | 5,904 | |||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities | (4,111) | 2,484 | 714 | |||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | — | — | 250,814 | |||||||||||
| VAT write-off | 25,982 | — | — | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 9,173 | — | 1,282 | |||||||||||
| Silvertip inventory write-down | — | 13,717 | 64,610 | |||||||||||
| Silvertip suspension costs | — | 7,164 | — | |||||||||||
| Silvertip lease modification | — | (4,051) | — | |||||||||||
| Silvertip gain on contingent consideration | — | (955) | — | |||||||||||
| COVID-19 costs | 6,618 | 15,555 | — | |||||||||||
| Novation | — | 3,819 | — | |||||||||||
| Wharf inventory write-down | — | 3,323 | 3,596 | |||||||||||
| Receivable write-down | — | — | 1,040 | |||||||||||
| Interest income on notes receivables | — | — | (198) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 210,845 | $ | 263,365 | $ | 173,854 |
Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities less Capital expenditures as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 | $ | 91,880 | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | 309,781 | 99,279 | 99,772 | |||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (199,299) | $ | 49,430 | $ | (7,892) |
Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital
Management uses Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities excluding the change in Receivables, Prepaid expenses and other, Inventories and Accounts payable and accrued liabilities as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Operating Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 110,482 | $ | 148,709 | $ | 91,880 | |||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||
| Receivables | 983 | 9,463 | 2,739 | ||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | (489) | 2,621 | (280) | ||||||||||
| Inventories | 27,628 | 34,538 | 62,998 | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 7,011 | (32,897) | (23,103) | ||||||||||
| Operating cash flow before changes in working capital | $ | 145,615 | $ | 162,434 | $ | 134,234 |
Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold, silver, zinc and lead, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold, silver, zinc and lead based on gold, silver, zinc and lead metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 189,717 | $ | 151,427 | $ | 187,998 | $ | 104,617 | $ | 4,797 | $ | 638,556 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (36,062) | (20,187) | (54,933) | (11,038) | (4,797) | (127,017) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 153,655 | $ | 131,240 | $ | 133,065 | $ | 93,579 | $ | — | $ | 511,539 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 108,806 | 27,697 | 122,181 | 91,663 | 350,347 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,805,816 | 3,241,624 | — | 86,397 | — | 10,133,837 | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 664 | $ | 1,801 | $ | 1,086 | $ | 997 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 11.97 | $ | 25.10 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | $ | — |
Year Ended December 31, 2020
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 170,077 | $ | 100,418 | $ | 171,204 | $ | 102,108 | $ | 26,580 | $ | 570,387 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (44,873) | (14,306) | (49,477) | (12,473) | (8,923) | (130,052) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 125,204 | $ | 86,112 | $ | 121,727 | $ | 89,635 | $ | 17,657 | $ | 440,335 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 110,822 | 26,257 | 124,793 | 94,379 | 356,251 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,301,516 | 3,054,139 | 113,790 | 158,984 | 9,628,429 | |||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | 3,203,446 | 3,203,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | 2,453,485 | 2,453,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 610 | $ | 1,377 | $ | 975 | $ | 923 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 9.14 | $ | 16.35 | NM (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | NM (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | NM (1) |
(1) Due to the suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
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Year Ended December 31, 2019
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | Silvertip | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 201,306 | $ | 118,246 | $ | 170,194 | $ | 92,969 | $ | 145,496 | $ | 728,211 | ||||||||||
| Amortization | (59,379) | (18,041) | (50,592) | (12,280) | (36,738) | (177,030) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 141,927 | $ | 100,205 | $ | 119,602 | $ | 80,689 | $ | 108,758 | $ | 551,181 | ||||||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 116,104 | 36,052 | 130,495 | 84,999 | 367,650 | |||||||||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,841,380 | 3,844,556 | 64,161 | 1,164,470 | 11,914,567 | |||||||||||||||||
| Zinc pounds | 18,154,521 | 18,154,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead pounds | 16,487,847 | 16,487,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $ | 685 | $ | 1,251 | $ | 917 | $ | 937 | ||||||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $ | 9.13 | $ | 14.34 | $ | 31.92 | ||||||||||||||||
| Zinc ($/lb) | $ | 2.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lead ($/lb) | $ | 1.76 |
Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 2022 Guidance
| In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce or per pound amounts) | Palmarejo | Rochester | Kensington | Wharf | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 211,800 | $ | 148,540 | $ | 185,494 | $ | 106,175 | ||||||
| Amortization | (34,183) | (20,094) | (48,763) | (8,378) | ||||||||||
| Costs applicable to sales | $ | 177,617 | $ | 128,446 | $ | 136,731 | $ | 97,797 | ||||||
| By-product credit | — | — | — | (1,802) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | $ | 177,617 | $ | 128,446 | $ | 136,731 | $ | 95,995 | ||||||
| Metal Sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ounces | 105,255 | 38,912 | 116,502 | 75,261 | ||||||||||
| Silver ounces | 6,501,289 | 3,405,155 | 75,093 | |||||||||||
| Revenue Split | ||||||||||||||
| Gold | 49% | 46% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||
| Silver | 51% | 54% | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted costs applicable to sales | ||||||||||||||
| Gold ($/oz) | $750 - $850 | $1,490 - $1,590 | $1,150 - $1,250 | $1,225 - $1,325 | ||||||||||
| Silver ($/oz) | $13.50 - $14.50 | $20.75 - $22.75 |