Boroo Q2 2025: Increases Gold Doré Inventory, Plans Major Expansion Amid Gold Price Surge
Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/LALA53EQKFDLY9E1/ed239378eeea75e5722256844f24306393d4738c51bf19bed7032654979d8ae6
Summary:
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Gold production rose 10% QoQ to 46koz; doré inventory at refinery increased to 21.8koz (up 17.1koz from Q1).
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Gold sold dropped to 23.1koz (from 38.4koz in Q1); revenue decreased to US$72.7 million (from US$107.3 million in Q1).
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Gross profit margin reduced to 44.0% (down from 54.1%) due to higher production costs and lower ore grade.
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Net loss of US$9.2 million (Q1 net profit: US$26.2 million), mainly impacted by a sharp rise in income tax.
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Maintained low debt leverage (0.9x last four quarters’ adjusted EBITDA); cash stood at US$156.6 million as of June 30, 2025.
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Issued US$300 million in 9.5% Senior Notes due 2032 to support expansion and acquisitions.
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Announced US$307 million capex plan through 2027, focused on CMOP Expansion project.
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Acquired Alturas Project in Chile from Barrick for US$50 million, advancing feasibility study.
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Bastion Mining (subsidiary) completed compulsory acquisition of Xanadu Mines; further strengthening Boroo’s project pipeline in copper and gold.
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CEO highlights disciplined inventory management in response to gold price volatility, targeting reduced doré inventory and considering hedging options.