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Starcore Reports Q1 Results
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2025) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) ("Starcore" or the "Company") has filed the results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2025 for the Company and its mining operations in Queretaro, Mexico. The full version of the Company's Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis can be viewed on the Company's website at www.starcore.com, or SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
"Although we faced some operational and recovery challenges this quarter, we are confident that the adjustments we've made have resolved the issues, and production will continue as projected," said Robert Eadie, CEO of the Company.
Financial Highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2025 (unaudited):
- Cash on hand is $0.9 million and working capital of $1.6 million;
- Gold and silver sales of $8.7 million;
- Income from mining operations of $1.9 million;
- Income of $0.9 million, or $0.01 per share;
- EBITDA(1) of $1.3 million.
The following table contains selected highlights from the Company's unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the quarters ended July 31, 2025 and 2024:
| (in thousands of Canadian dollars)(Unaudited) | Three Months ended July 31, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Revenues | $ | 8,636 | $ | 8,877 | ||
| Cost of Sales | (6,739 | ) | (6,744 | ) | ||
| Earnings (Loss) from mining operations and toll processing | 1,897 | 2,133 | ||||
| Administrative expenses, interest and foreign exchange | (1,502 | ) | (1,382 | ) | ||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on investment | 116 | (39 | ) | |||
| Gain on sale of assets | 38 | - | ||||
| Income tax - deferred recovery (expense) | 378 | (316 | ) | |||
| Net income (Loss) | $ | 927 | $ | 396 | ||
| (i) Income (Loss) per share - basic | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | ||
| (ii) Income (Loss) per share - diluted | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | ||
| Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA(1) | ||||||
| For the period ended July 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 927 | $ | 396 | ||
| Depreciation and depletion | 792 | 967 | ||||
| Rehabilitation and closure cost accretion | 86 | 83 | ||||
| Interest expense | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Accretion on share buyback | 12 | - | ||||
| Lease accretion | 22 | 15 | ||||
| Unrealized (gain) loss on investment | (116 | ) | 39 | |||
| Income tax expense (recovery) | (378 | ) | 316 | |||
| EBITDA | $ | 1,346 | $ | 1,817 | ||
| EBITDA MARGIN(2) | 15.6% | 20.5% |
(1) EBITDA ("Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization") is a non-GAAP financial performance measure with no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be comparable with a similar measure of another Corporation. The Corporation uses this non-GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors as it provides a result which can be compared with the Corporation's market share price.
(2) EBITDA MARGIN is a measurement of a company's operating profitability calculated as EBITDA divided by total revenue. EBITDA MARGIN is a non-GAAP financial performance measure with no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be comparable with a similar measure of another Corporation. The Corporation uses this non-GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors as it provides a result which can be compared with the Corporation's market share price.
Production Highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2025:
- Equivalent gold production of 2,130 ounces;
- Mine operating cash cost of US$2,499/EqOz;
- All-in sustaining costs of US$3,081/EqOz.
The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2025:
| Actual Results for | ||||
| Unit of measure | 3 months endedJuly 31, 2025 | 3 months endedJuly 31, 2024 | 12 months endedApril 30, 2025 | |
| Mine Production of Gold in Dore | thousand ounces | 2.0 | 2.6 | 8.3 |
| Mine Production of Silver in Dore | thousand ounces | 12.3 | 18.3 | 49.3 |
| Gold equivalent ounces | thousand ounces | 2.1 | 2.8 | 8.9 |
| Silver to Gold equivalency ratio | 94.5 | 78.7 | 82.6 | |
| Mine Gold grade | grams/tonne | 1.47 | 1.92 | 1.58 |
| Mine Silver grade | grams/tonne | 12.88 | 20.03 | 14.27 |
| Mine Gold recovery | percent | 77.4% | 85.2% | 83.1% |
| Mine Silver recovery | percent | 54.8% | 56.9% | 53.0% |
| Milled | thousands of tonnes | 54.2 | 49.5 | 197.9 |
| Mine operating cash cost per tonne milled | US dollars/tonne | 98 | 92 | 87 |
| Mine operating cash cost per equivalent ounce | US dollars/ounce | 2,499 | 1,608 | 1,936 |
Salvador Garcia, B. Eng., a director of the Company and Chief Operating Officer, is the Company's qualified person on the project as required under NI 43-101and has prepared the technical information contained in this press release.
About Starcore
Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico. While this base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America, Starcore has expanded its reach internationally with the project in Côte d'Ivoire. The Company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long term shareholder value. You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com.
ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES LTD.
(Signed) "Gary Arca" Gary Arca, Chief Financial Officer and Director
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:GARY ARCATelephone: (604) 602-4935 ext 214ROBERT EADIETelephone: (604) 602-4935 ext 205
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This news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, management's expectations and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company's management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward‐looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.
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