Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2023) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) ("Starcore" or the "Company") has filed the results for the year end dated April 30, 2023 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.sedar.com. All financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

"We had a challenging year which is reflected in lower earnings from mining operations, net income and cash flow," reported Robert Eadie, Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to invest into San Martin, El Creston and Ajax to build shareholder value from existing assets held by the company. Through diligent geological & scientific research, we will continue to build upon our efforts and improve production."

Financial Highlights for the year ending April 30, 2023 (audited):

  • Cash on hand is $6.4 million and working capital of $8.5 million at April 30, 2023;
  • Gold and silver sales of $22.9 million;
  • Earnings from mining operations of $0.8 million;
  • Loss for the year of $5.3 million, or ($0.10) per share;
  • EBITDA(1) of ($1.3) million;

The following table contains selected highlights from the Company's audited consolidated statement of operations for the years ended April 30, 2023 and April 30, 2022:

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) (audited)

Year Ended April 30, 2023

Year Ended April 30, 2022
Revenues

 $ 22,907

 $ 25,679
Cost of Sales

(22,154)

(20,373)
Earnings from mining operations

753

5,306



 

 
Administrative Expenses

(5,148)

(3,878)
Loss on sale of property

-

(40)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments

197

(287)
Loss on sale of investment

(10)

-
Gain on sale of assets

25

-
Royalty sale

-

1,600
Income tax expense - current and deferred

(1,073)

(296)
Net Income

$ (5,256)

$ 2,405
(i) (Loss)/Income per share - basic

$ (0.10)

$ 0.05
(ii) (Loss)/Income per share - diluted

$ (0.10)

$ 0.05

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA(1)    
For the year ended April 30, 2023 2022
Net income (loss)
     $ (5,256)    $ 2,405
Loss on Toiyabe -  40
Unrealized (gain) loss on investment      (197)   287
Sale of royalties -        (1,600)
Loss on sale of investments   10 -
Gain on sale of assets     (25) -
Income tax expense (recovery)       1,073    296
Interest - -
Depreciation and depletion 3,120     3,413    
EBITDA
$ (1,275)        $ 4,841    
EBITDA MARGIN(2)   (5.6%)     18.9%  

 

(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 year ended April 30, 2023:

  • Equivalent gold production of 9,968 ounces;
  • Mine operating cash cost of US$1,535/EqOz;
  • All-in sustaining costs of US$1,947/EqOz.

The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the three and twelve months ended April 30, 2023 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2022:



Actual Results for

Unit of measure3 months ended
April 30, 2023		12 months ended
April 30, 2023		12 months ended
April 30, 2022
Mine Production of Gold in Dorethousand ounces2.39.410.0
Mine Production of Silver in Dorethousand ounces10.048.185.4
Gold equivalent ouncesthousand ounces2.410.011.2





Silver to Gold equivalency ratio
82.984.875.0
Mine Gold gradegrams/tonne1.451.471.58
Mine Silver gradegrams/tonne11.213.523.0
Mine Gold recoverypercent86.1%87.1%88.2%
Mine Silver recoverypercent48.3%48.6%51.4%
Milledthousands of tonnes56.8227.8224.4
Mine operating cash cost per tonne milledUS dollars/tonne686762
Mine operating cash cost per equivalent ounceUS dollars/ounce1,6111,5351,239

 

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. This base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America. 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 ARCA
Telephone: (604) 602-4935

ROBERT EADIE
Investor Relations
Telephone: (604) 602-4935

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