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TSXV: MTA
NYSE American: MTA
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
Below are some of the key Company highlights for the six months ended
- On
July 15, 2024 , Metalla published its inaugural Asset Handbook outlining the Company's gold, silver, and copper royalties and streams. The Asset Handbook is available on the Company's website; - On
July 24, 2024 , the Company announced the appointment ofJason Cho as President of the Company. Concurrent with his appointment,Mr. Cho made aC$1.0 million equity investment into the Company, for the acquisition of 250,000 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") atC$4.00 per Common Share by way of private placement (the "Placement"). The Placement closed onAugust 9, 2024 ; - On
July 10, 2024 , the Company reported that G Mining Ventures Corp ("G Mining") announced the first gold pour at the Tocantinzinho gold project in theState of Pará, Brazil , where Metalla holds a 0.75% GVR royalty; - For the three months ended
June 30, 2024 , the Company received or accrued payments on 401 attributable Gold Equivalent Ounces ("GEOs") at an average realized price of$2,332 and an average cash cost of$17 per attributable GEO (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures). For the six months endedJune 30, 2024 , the Company received or accrued payments on 1,025 attributable GEOs at an average realized price of$2,173 and an average cash cost of$12 per attributable GEO (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures); - For the three months ended
June 30, 2024 , the Company recognized revenue from royalty and stream interests, including fixed royalty payments, of$0.9 million , net loss of$1.5 million , and Adjusted EBITDA of$0.2 million (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures). For the six months endedJune 30, 2024 , the Company recognized revenue from royalty and stream interests, including fixed royalty payments, of$2.1 million , net loss of$3.2 million , and Adjusted EBITDA of$0.2 million (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures); - For the three months ended
June 30, 2024 , the Company generated operating cash margin of$2,315 per attributable GEO, and for the six months endedJune 30, 2024 , the Company generated operating cash margin of$2,161 per attributable GEO from the Wharf, El Realito, Aranzazu, La Encantada, theNew Luika Gold Mine ("NLGM") stream held by Silverback Ltd. ("Silverback"), and other royalty interests (see Non-IFRS Financial Measures); - On
February 20, 2024 , Beedie Investments Ltd. ("Beedie") elected to convertC$1.5 million of the accrued and unpaid interest under the existing convertible loan facility between Metalla and Beedie (the "Convertible Loan Facility") into Common Shares at a conversion price ofC$3.49 per Common Share, being the closing price of the shares of Metalla on the TSX-V onFebruary 20, 2024 , for a total of 429,800 Common Shares which were issued onMarch 19, 2024 ; - On
June 28, 2024 , the Company filed a new final short form base shelf prospectus and a corresponding registration statement on Form F-10 that replaced the base shelf prospectus and Form F-10 registration statement previously filed by the Company in 2022; and - Effective
August 8, 2024 , the Company adopted a minimum share ownership policy applicable to directors and officers of the Company in order to further align the financial interest of Metalla's leadership with the Company's shareholders. The policy requires, subject to various provisions, that: (i) the CEO own Common Shares with a fair market value equal to five times his annual base salary; (ii) the CFO and other officers own Common Shares with a fair market value equal to two times their annual base salary; and (iii) non-executive directors own Common Shares with a fair market value equal to two times their annual cash retainer. Directors and officers will have three years to ensure they are in compliance with the newly adopted policy.
ASSET UPDATES
Below are updates for the three months ended
La Encantada
On
Metalla accrued 16 GEOs from La Encantada for the second quarter of 2024.
Metalla holds a 100% GVR royalty on gold produced at the La Encantada mine limited to 1.0 Koz annually.
El Realito
On
Metalla accrued 60 GEOs from El Realito for the second quarter of 2024.
Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR royalty on the El Realito deposit which is subject to a 1.0% buyback right for
Wharf
On
Metalla accrued 101 GEOs from Wharf for the second quarter of 2024.
Metalla holds a 1.0% GVR royalty on the Wharf mine.
Aranzazu
On
Metalla accrued 197 GEOs from Aranzazu for the second quarter of 2024.
Metalla holds a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Aranzazu mine.
Endeavor
On
Metalla holds a 4.0% NSR royalty on lead, zinc and silver produced from Endeavor.
Tocantinzinho
On
Metalla holds a 0.75% GVR royalty on Tocantinzinho.
La Guitarra
On
Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR Royalty on La Guitarra, subject to a 1.0% buyback for
Côté-Gosselin
On
On
Metalla holds a 1.35% NSR royalty that covers less than 10% of the Côté Reserves and Resources estimate and covers all of the Gosselin Resource estimate.
On
First Quantum also noted the Argentinian President,
Metalla holds a 0.42% NSR royalty on
Amalgamated
On
On
Metalla holds a 0.45% NSR royalty on the Amalgamated Kirkland and North AK properties.
Wasamac
On
Metalla holds a 1.5% NSR royalty on the Wasamac project subject to a buyback of 0.5% for
On
Metalla holds a 5.0% NSR royalty on the South Domes area of the
Akasaba West
On
Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Akasaba West project subject to a 210 Koz gold exemption.
La Parrilla
On
In a corporate presentation dated
Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR royalty on La Parrilla.
San Luis
On
Metalla holds a 1.0% NSR royalty on San Luis.
Fifteen
On
Metalla holds a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Fifteen
Montclerg
On
Metalla holds a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Montclerg property.
Detour DNA
On
Metalla holds a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Detour DNA property which is approximately 7 km west of the Detour West reserve pit margin.
SECURITIES LAWS MATTERS
The proceeds of the Placement will be used for general working capital purposes. The Common Shares issued under the Placement are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day from issuance, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
QUALIFIED PERSON
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by
ABOUT METALLA
Metalla is a precious and base metals royalty and streaming company with a focus on gold, silver, and copper royalties and streams. Metalla provides shareholders with leveraged metal exposure through a diversified and growing portfolio of royalties and streams. Our strong foundation of current and future cash-generating asset base, combined with an experienced team gives Metalla a path to become one of the leading gold, silver, and copper companies for the next commodities cycle.
For further information, please visit our website at www.metallaroyalty.com
ON BEHALF OF METALLA ROYALTY & STREAMING LTD.
(signed) "Brett Heath"
President and CEO
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Metalla has included certain performance measures in this press release that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including (a) attributable gold equivalent ounces (GEOs), (b) average cash cost per attributable GEO, (c) average realized price per attributable GEO, (d) operating cash margin per attributable GEO, and (e) Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow.
(a) Attributable GEOs
Attributable GEOs are a non-IFRS financial measure that is composed of gold ounces attributable to the Company, calculated by taking the revenue earned by the Company in the period from payable gold, silver, copper and other metal ounces attributable to the Company divided by the average
Three months | Six months | ||
ended | ended | ||
Attributable GEOs during the period from: | |||
Wharf | 101 | 274 | |
El Realito | 60 | 237 | |
La Encantada | 16 | 64 | |
Aranzazu | 197 | 397 | |
NLGM | 27 | 53 | |
Total attributable GEOs | 401 | 1,025 |
(b) Average cash cost per attributable GEO
Average cash cost per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by dividing the Company's total cash cost of sales, excluding depletion by the number of attributable GEOs. The Company presents average cash cost per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry who present results on a similar basis. The Company's average cash cost per attributable GEO for the three and six months ended
Three months | Six months | ||
ended | ended | ||
Cost of sales for NLGM | |||
Total cash cost of sales | 7 | 12 | |
Total attributable GEOs | 401 | 1,025 | |
Average cash cost per attributable GEO |
(c) Average realized price per attributable GEO
Average realized price per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by dividing the Company's revenue, excluding any revenue earned from fixed royalty payments, by the number of attributable GEOs. The Company presents average realized price per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry that present results on a similar basis. The Company's average realized price per attributable GEO for three and six months ended
Three months | Six months | ||
ended | ended | ||
Royalty revenue (excluding fixed royalty payments) | |||
Revenue from NLGM | 62 | 116 | |
Sales from stream and royalty interests | 935 | 2,227 | |
Total attributable GEOs sold | 401 | 1,025 | |
Average realized price per attributable GEO |
(d) Operating cash margin per attributable GEOOperating cash margin per attributable GEO is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated by subtracting the average cast cost price per attributable GEO from the average realized price per attributable GEO. The Company presents operating cash margin per attributable GEO as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry that present results on a similar basis.
(e) Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which excludes from net income taxes, finance costs, depletion, impairment charges, foreign currency gains/losses, share based payments, and non-recurring items. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the Company's operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as it believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other streaming and royalty companies in the precious metals mining industry who present results on a similar basis. However, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flow provided by operating activities as determined under IFRS. The Company's adjusted EBITDA for three and six months ended
Three months | Six months | ||
ended | ended | ||
Net loss | |||
Adjusted for: | |||
Interest expense | 475 | 979 | |
Finance charges | 85 | 170 | |
Income tax provision | 14 | 24 | |
Depletion | 521 | 1,284 | |
Foreign exchange gain | (79) | (180) | |
Share-based payments | 640 | 1,189 | |
Adjusted EBITDA |
(e) Adjusted working capital
Adjusted working capital is a non-IFRS measure which is calculated by taking the Company's current assets less its current liabilities, excluding the Convertible Loan Facility. The Company presents working capital, adjusted for the Convertible Loan Facility, as the classification of the Convertible Loan Facility as a current liability is driven by changes in classification requirements under IFRS and not because the Company expects that liability to be settled in cash within the next twelve months. The Company believes that the exclusion of the Convertible Loan Facility from adjusted working capital gives a more accurate picture of the liquidity of the Company. Adjusted working capital is not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company's adjusted working capital as at
As at | ||
Total current assets | ||
Less: | ||
Total current liabilities | (13,225) | |
Working capital | (2,449) | |
Adjusted for: | ||
Convertible loan facility | 12,534 | |
Adjusted working capital |
Refer the Company's MD&A for the three and six months ended
Future-Oriented Financial Information
This news release contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about Metalla's anticipated revenues from the Endeavor NSR which was prepared by Polymetals and is subject to the assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set forth in this news release. FOFI contained in this news release was made as of the date of this news release and was provided for the purpose of providing further information about Metalla's anticipated future business operations. Metalla disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. FOFI contained in this news release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Technical and Third-Party Information
Metalla has limited, if any, access to the properties on which Metalla(or any of its subsidiaries) holds a royalty, stream or other interest. Metalla is dependent on (i) the operators of the mines or properties and their qualified persons to provide technical or other information to Metalla, or (ii) publicly available information to prepare disclosure pertaining to properties and operations on the mines or properties on which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest, and generally has limited or no ability to independently verify such information. Although Metalla does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate. Some information publicly reported by operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by Metalla's royalty, stream or other interests. Metalla's royalty, stream or other interests can cover less than 100% and sometimes only a portion of the publicly reported mineral reserves, resources and production of a property.
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical and scientific disclosure contained or referenced in this press release, Žincluding any Žreferences to mineral resources or mineral reserves, was prepared in accordance with Canadian ŽNI 43-101Ž, which differs significantly from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and ŽExchange Commission (the "SEC") Žapplicable to
"Inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to Žtheir Žeconomic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will Žever be Župgraded to a higher category. Historical results or feasibility models presented herein are not guarantees Žor expectations of Žfuture performance.Ž
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only and the Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update or revise them except as required by applicable law.
All statements included herein that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the Žfuture Žare Žforward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of Žforward-looking terminology such as ŽŽ"plans", "expects", "is expected", "budgets", "scheduled", ŽŽ"estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "projects", "intends", "targets", ŽŽ"aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or Žvariations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be Židentified by statements Žto the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, Žoccur or be Žachieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements Žregarding: future events or future performance of Metalla;Ž the completion of the Company's royalty Žpurchase transactions; Žthe Company's plans and objectives; Žthe Company's future financial and Žoperational performance; Ž expectations regarding stream and royalty interests owned by the Company; ŽŽthe satisfaction of future payment obligations, contractual commitments and contingent commitments by ŽMetalla;Ž the future achievement of any milestones in respect of the payment or satisfaction of contingent ŽŽŽconsideration by ŽMetallaŽ; Žthe completion by property owners of announced drilling programs, capital expenditures, and Žother planned activities Žin relation to properties on Žwhich the Company and its subsidiaries hold a royalty Žor streaming interest and the Žexpected timing thereof; Žproduction and life of mine estimates or forecasts Žat the properties on which the Company and its subsidiaries hold a Žroyalty Žor streaming interestŽ;Ž future Ždisclosure by property owners and the expected timing Žthereof; Žthe completion by property owners of Žannounced capital expenditure programs; management's statements regarding Metalla's growth trajectory; the use of proceeds from the Placement; the Company undertaking any offering of securities under the its base shelf prospectus and corresponding registration statement; the increase of ore throughput rates at La Encantada to historical levels and the timing thereof;Ž that production at El Realito will come from residual leaching of heap leach pads and will continue through year-Žend 2024;Ž the expected 2024 production guidance at Wharf;Ž the potential opportunity to extend mine life at Wharf; the two phase drill-program at Wharf in 2024 and 2025 to test the two new targets; the expected 2024 production guidance at Aranzazu; the updated mine plan at Endeavor; the expected timing of first production at Endeavor; the increase of Mineral Reserves at Endeavor; the ramp up of refurbishment activities upon finalization of project financing at Endeavor; the achievement of commercial production and ramp up to nameplate capacity at and the timing thereof at Tocantinzinho; the expected shipments at La Guitarra; Sierra Madre's plans to increase production at La Guitarra; the expected 2024 production guidance at the Côté Gold ProjectŽ;Ž the receipt of approval for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment at Taca Taca and the anticipated Žtiming thereof;Ž the expected start of production at the AK deposit and the anticipated timing thereof;Ž the production processing at the Near Surface and the AK deposits and the anticipated timing thereof;Ž the expected production at the Near Surface and the AK deposits; the planned drilling program for 2024 for Wasamac and related expenditures;Ž the assessment by Agnico of optimal mining rate and milling strategy for Wasamac;Ž the start and the focus of the surface exploration program of geological mapping and channel sampling Žat Castle ŽMountain and the timing thereof;Ž the receipt of a notice of intent in connection with the mine permitting amendment plan for
Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information Žcurrently available to Žmanagement. Forward-looking statements are based on forecasts of future results, Žestimates of amounts not yet determinable Žand assumptions that, while believed by management to be Žreasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, Žeconomic and competitive uncertainties, and Žcontingencies. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and Žunknown risks and Žuncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Metalla to control or predict, that may cause ŽŽMetalla's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or Žimplied thereby, and Žare developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other Žfactors set out herein, including but not Žlimited to: risks related to commodity price fluctuations; the Žabsence of control over mining operations from which ŽMetalla will Žpurchase precious metals pursuant to Žgold streams, silver streams and other agreements or from which it will receive royalty Žpayments ŽŽpursuant to net smelter returns, gross overriding royalties, gross Žvalue royalties and other royalty Žagreements or Žinterests and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to ŽŽinternational operations, government and Ženvironmental regulation, delays in mine construction and ŽŽoperations, actual results of mining and current exploration Žactivities, conclusions of economic ŽŽevaluations and changes in project parameters as plans are refined; risks related to Žexchange rate ŽŽfluctuations; that payments in respect of streams and royalties may be delayed or may never be made;Ž ŽŽrisks Žrelated to Metalla's reliance on public disclosure and other Žinformation regarding the mines or ŽŽprojects Žunderlying its streams Žand royalties;Ž Žthat some royalties or Žstreams may be subject to Žconfidentiality arrangements that limit or prohibit Ždisclosure Žregarding Žthose Žroyalties and streams;Ž ŽŽbusiness opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by, Metalla;Ž that ŽŽMetalla's cash flow is Ždependent on the activities of others;Ž that Metalla has had negative cash flow from Žoperating activities Žin Žthe past; Žthat some royalty and stream interests are subject to rights of other Žinterest-holders;Ž Žthat ŽMetalla's royalties and Žstreams may have unknown defects;Ž risks related to ŽMetalla's two Žmaterial assets, Žthe Côté property and the Taca Taca property;Ž risks related to general Žbusiness and economic Žconditions;Ž risks related to global Žfinancial conditions, geopolitical events and other uncertainties;Ž Žrisks Žrelated to epidemics, Žpandemics or Žother public health crises, including COVID-19 global health Žpandemic, and the Žspread of other Žviruses or Žpathogens, and the Žpotential impact thereof on Metalla's Žbusiness, operations and financial Žcondition; ŽŽthat Metalla is dependent on its key personnel;Ž Ž risks Žrelated to Metalla's financial controls;Ž Ž dividend Žpolicy and Žfuture payment of dividends;Ž Žcompetition;Ž that Žproject operators may not respect Žcontractual obligations;Ž that Metalla's Žroyalties and streams may be Žunenforceable;Ž risks related to Žconflicts of interest of Metalla's directors and officers;Ž that ŽMetalla may Žnot be able to obtain adequate Žfinancing in the future;Ž ŽŽ risks Žrelated to Metalla's Žcurrent credit facility and financing agreements;Ž Žlitigation;Ž Žtitle, permit or Žlicense disputes related to ŽŽinterests on any of the properties in which Metalla holds, or Žmay acquire, a ŽŽroyalty, stream or other Žinterest;Ž interpretation by Žgovernment entities of tax laws or the implementation Žof new tax laws;Ž Žchanges in tax laws impacting Metalla;Ž risks related to Žanti-bribery and anti-corruption Žlaws; credit and Žliquidity risk; risks related to Metalla's information systems and cyber Žsecurity;Ž risks Žposed by activist Žshareholders;Ž Ž that Metalla may suffer reputational damage in the ordinary course of Žbusiness;ŽŽ Žrisks Žrelated to acquiring, investing in or developing resource projects;Ž Ž risks applicable to Žowners and Žoperators of properties in Žwhich Metalla holds an interest;Ž Ž exploration, development and Žoperating risks;Ž ŽŽrisks related to climate change;Ž Ženvironmental risks;Ž Žthat the exploration and Ždevelopment activities Žrelated to mine operations are subject to extensive laws ŽŽand Žregulations;Ž that the Žoperation of a mine or Žproject is subject to the receipt and maintenance of permits from ŽŽŽgovernmental Žauthorities;Ž Ž risks Žassociated with the acquisition and maintenance of mining infrastructure;Ž Žthat Metalla's ŽŽsuccess is Ždependent on the efforts of operators' employees;Ž Žrisks related to mineral resource and Žmineral reserve Žestimates;Ž Žthat mining depletion may not be replaced by the discovery of new mineral Žreserves;Ž that Žoperators' mining operations Žare Žsubject to risks that may not be able to be insured Žagainst;Ž Ž risks Žrelated to land title;Ž risks related to international operations;Ž Žrisks related to operating in Žcountries with Ždeveloping economies;Ž Žrisks related to the construction, development and Žexpansion of Žmines or Žprojects;Ž risks associated with operating in areas that are presently, or were formerly, inhabited Žor used ŽŽby Žindigenous peoples;Ž that Metalla is required, in certain jurisdictions, to allow individuals from Žthat Žjurisdiction to hold ŽŽnominal interests in ŽMetalla's subsidiaries in that jurisdiction;Ž the volatility of the Žstock Žmarket;Ž Žthat existing securityholders Žmay be diluted;Ž Žrisks related to Metalla's public disclosure ŽŽobligations;Ž Žrisks associated with future sales or issuances of debt or Žequity securities; risks associated ŽŽwith the Company's loan facility;Ž that there can be no assurance that an active trading Žmarket for ŽŽMetalla's securities will be sustained;Ž risks related to the enforcement of civil judgments against Metalla; ŽŽŽrisks Žrelating to Metalla potentially being a passive "foreign investment company" within the meaning Žof ŽŽ