EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm SILVERCORP METALS INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

SILVERCORP METALS INC.

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

SILVERCORP METALS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income

(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amount and number of shares)

 

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   Notes  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Revenue  4  $83,614   $58,508   $223,782   $172,506 
Cost of mine operations                       
Production costs      26,879    22,566    73,684    68,132 
Depreciation and amortization      8,597    7,382    22,764    21,560 
Mineral resource taxes      2,271    1,372    5,466    4,335 
Government fees and other taxes  5   12,671    808    14,021    2,216 
General and administrative  6   3,966    3,073    10,442    8,712 
       54,384    35,201    126,377    104,955 
Income from mine operations      29,230    23,307    97,405    67,551 
                        
Corporate general and administrative  6   4,553    3,228    13,816    10,688 
Property evaluation and business development      225    562    2,904    785 
Foreign exchange loss      629    701        1,614 
Gain on investments  10   (1,472)   (6,204)   (7,528)   (6,687)
Gain on derivative liabilities  15/18   (11,561)       (11,561)    
Share of loss in associates  11   379    5,680    1,263    7,025 
Dilution gain on investment in associate  11               (733)
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment      32    8    179    38 
Other (income) expense      (2,870)   1,649    (2,461)   2,178 
Income from operations      39,315    17,683    100,793    52,643 
                        
Finance income  7   2,250    1,561    5,864    4,797 
Finance costs  7   (3,123)   (51)   (3,270)   (165)
       38,442    19,193    103,387    57,275 
                        
Income tax expense  8   7,229    5,123    20,991    15,222 
Net income     $31,213   $14,070   $82,396   $42,053 
Attributable to:                       
Equity holders of the Company     $26,130   $10,510   $65,775   $30,777 
Non-controlling interests  20   5,083    3,560    16,621    11,276 
      $31,213   $14,070   $82,396   $42,053 
                        
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company                       
Basic earnings per share     $0.12   $0.06   $0.33   $0.17 
Diluted earnings per share     $0.12   $0.06   $0.33   $0.17 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic      217,475,279    176,905,791    199,608,181    176,892,354 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted      220,212,314    179,437,206    202,213,409    179,423,769 

 

Approved on behalf of the Board:      
       
(Signed) Ken Robertson   (Signed) Rui Feng  
Director   Director  

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss)

(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   Notes  2024   2023   2024   2023 
                    
Net income     $31,213   $14,070   $82,396   $42,053 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:                       
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to net income or loss:                       
Currency translation adjustment      (17,688)   15,071    (3,890)   (9,315)
Share of other comprehensive (loss) income in associates  11   (625)   239    (601)   236 
Reclassification to net income upon ownership dilution of investment in associates                  (34)
Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to net loss:                       
Change in fair value on equity investments designated as FVTOCI  10   (105)   113    (244)   5 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes     $(18,418)  $15,423   $(4,735)  $(9,108)
Attributable to:                       
Equity holders of the Company     $(21,046)  $13,237   $(4,347)  $(6,834)
Non-controlling interests  20   2,628    2,186    (388)   (2,274)
      $(18,418)  $15,423   $(4,735)  $(9,108)
Total comprehensive income     $12,795   $29,493   $77,661   $32,945 
                        
Attributable to:                       
Equity holders of the Company     $11,116   $23,747   $61,428   $23,943 
Non-controlling interests      1,679    5,746    16,233    9,002 
      $12,795   $29,493   $77,661   $32,945 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

As at  Notes  December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024 
Current Assets           
Cash and cash equivalents  24  $344,655   $152,942 
Short-term investments  9   9,992    31,949 
Trade and other receivables      1,073    2,202 
Inventories      21,848    7,395 
Due from related parties  21   1,094    590 
Income tax receivable      35    71 
Prepaids and deposits      4,703    6,749 
       383,400    201,898 
Non-current Assets             
Long-term prepaids and deposits      2,549    1,634 
Reclamation deposits      4,314    4,409 
Other investments  10   11,527    46,254 
Investment in associates  11   47,743    49,426 
Investment properties  12   521    463 
Plant and equipment  3, 13   94,564    79,898 
Mineral rights and properties  3, 14   572,615    318,833 
Long-term receivables      952     
TOTAL ASSETS     $1,118,185   $702,815 
Current Liabilities             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     $74,594   $41,797 
Current portion of lease obligation  16   276    213 
Current portion of convertible notes  15   703     
Deposits received      6,234    4,223 
Income tax payable      1,382    921 
       83,189    47,154 
Non-current Liabilities             
Long-term portion of lease obligation  16   1,113    1,102 
Long-term portion of convertible notes  15   106,575     
Derivative liabilities  15, 18   30,196     
Deferred income tax liabilities      57,289    51,108 
Environmental rehabilitation  17   5,781    6,442 
Total Liabilities      284,143    105,806 
Equity             
Share capital      410,569    258,400 
Equity reserves      (16,153)   (12,908)
Retained earnings      314,845    261,763 
Total equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company      709,261    507,255 
              
Non-controlling interests  4, 20   124,781    89,754 
Total Equity      834,042    597,009 
              
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     $1,118,185   $702,815 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   Notes  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Operating activities                   
Net income     $31,213   $14,070   $82,396   $42,053 
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:                       
Finance costs  7   3,123    51    3,270    165 
Income tax expense  8   7,229    5,123    20,991    15,222 
Depreciation, amortization and depletion      9,071    7,819    24,132    22,834 
Gain on investments  10   (1,472)   (6,204)   (7,528)   (6,687)
Gain on derivative liabilities      (11,561)       (11,561)    
Share of loss in associates  11   379    5,680    1,263    7,025 
Dilution gain on investment in associate                  (733)
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment      32    8    179    38 
Share-based compensation  18   662    765    3,045    3,502 
Reclamation expenditures  17   (235)   (272)   (710)   (533)
Income taxes paid      (3,618)   (3,293)   (13,522)   (9,610)
Interest paid  7   (32)   (5)   (91)   (18)
Changes in non-cash operating working capital  24   10,056    (135)   6,066    8,074 
Net cash provided by operating activities      44,847    23,607    107,930    81,332 
Investing activities                       
Payment on plant and equipment acquisition      (7,223)   (2,157)   (16,595)   (8,714)
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment      4    377    44    849 
Payment on mineral rights and properties acquisition  3, 24   (1,240)       (6,193)    
Payment on mineral exploration and development expenditures      (17,102)   (14,622)   (46,681)   (38,593)
Payment on reclamation deposits      (22)   (336)   (61)   (365)
Refunds from reclamation deposits      66    2,929    110    2,962 
Payment on other investments acquisition  10   (56)   (1,246)   (19,840)   (23,305)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments  10   1,780    263    35,982    1,103 
Payment on investment in associates  11           (4)   (4,982)
Payment on short-term investment acquisition      (9,411)   (32,000)   (104,498)   (61,464)
Proceeds on short-term investment redemption      27,805    47,566    126,472    61,103 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities      (5,399)   774    (31,264)   (71,406)
Financing activities                       
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible notes  14   143,324        143,324     
Repayment of long-term deposits  3   (13,250)       (13,250)    
Lease payment  15   (127)   (66)   (212)   (195)
Cash dividends distributed  18   (2,727)   (2,214)   (4,948)   (4,428)
Non-controlling interests distribution  4, 20       (50)   (11,049)   (7,298)
Related parties payments made  21           (500)    
Proceeds from issuance of common shares      1,466        2,712     
Common shares repurchased as part of normal course issuer bid      (963)   (274)   (963)   (846)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities      127,723    (2,604)   115,114    (12,767)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents      (2,842)   2,405    (68)   429 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents      164,330    24,182    191,713    (2,412)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period      180,325    119,098    152,942    145,692 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period     $344,655   $143,280   $344,655   $143,280 
Supplementary cash flow information  24                    

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share figures)

 

      Share capital   Equity reserves                 
   Notes  Number of
shares
   Amount   Share
option
reserve
   Reserves   Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
   Retained
earnings
   Total equity
attributable
to the
equity holders
   Non-controlling
interests
   Total equity 
Balance, April 1, 2023      176,771,265   $255,684   $20,893   $25,834   $(43,243)  $229,885   $489,053   $90,778   $579,831 
Restricted share units vested      580,923    2,372    (2,372)                        
Share-based compensation              3,502                3,502        3,502 
Dividends declared                          (4,428)   (4,428)       (4,428)
Distribution to non-controlling interests                                  (7,298)   (7,298)
Shares buy-back as per normal course issuer bid      (315,824)   (846)                   (846)       (846)
Comprehensive income (loss)                      (6,834)   30,777    23,943    9,002    32,945 
Balance, December 31, 2023      177,036,364   $257,210   $22,023   $25,834   $(50,077)  $256,234   $511,224   $92,482   $603,706 
Restricted share units vested      347,832    1,364    (1,364)                        
Share-based compensation              644                644        644 
Shares buy-back as per normal course issuer bid      (72,500)   (174)                   (174)       (174)
Distribution to non-controlling interests                                  (3,790)   (3,790)
Comprehensive income                      (9,968)   5,529    (4,439)   1,062    (3,377)
Balance, March 31, 2024      177,311,696   $258,400   $21,303   $25,834   $(60,045)  $261,763   $507,255   $89,754   $597,009 
Options exercised  18   917,555    4,308    (1,734)               2,574        2,574 
Warrants exercised  18   29,607    196                    196        196 
Warrants reclassified as derivative liabilities  15           (2,098)           (710)   (2,808)       (2,808)
Restricted share units vested  18   638,793    2,612    (2,612)                        
Securities issued upon acquisition of Adventus  3   38,818,841    146,016    4,501                150,517    22,808    173,325 
Share-based compensation  18           3,045                3,045        3,045 
Dividends declared  18                       (4,948)   (4,948)       (4,948)
Shares buy-back as per normal course issuer bid      (300,000)   (963)                   (963)       (963)
Adjustment to non-controlling interests  20                       (7,035)   (7,035)   7,035     
Distribution to non-controlling interests  20                               (11,049)   (11,049)
Comprehensive income                      (4,347)   65,775    61,428    16,233    77,661 
Balance, December 31, 2024      217,416,492   $410,569   $22,405   $25,834   $(64,392)  $314,845   $709,261   $124,781   $834,042 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

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SILVERCORP METALS INC.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Silvercorp Metals Inc., along with its subsidiary companies (collectively the “Company”), is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties. The Company’s producing mines are located in China, and current exploration and development projects are located in China and Ecuador.

 

On July 31, 2024, the Company acquired a 75% interest in the El Domo project, a permitted, pre-construction stage copper-gold project (the “El Domo Project”), and a 98.7% interest in the Condor project, a development stage gold project (the “Condor Project”), through the acquisition of Adventus Mining Corporation (“Adventus”), a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of its mineral properties in Ecuador. The acquisition is expected to contribute to the Company’s diversification of its mining assets and enhance its geographical market presence in Latin America (note 3).

 

The Company is a publicly listed company incorporated in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, with limited liability under the legislation of the Province of British Columbia. The Company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American.

 

The head office, registered address and records office of the Company are located at 1066 West Hastings Street, Suite 1750, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 3X1.

 

2.MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a) Statement of Compliance

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 – Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) of the IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and have been condensed with certain disclosures from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies set out in note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024 with the exception of the adoption of certain amendments noted in note 2(b) and a change of functional currency of certain entities of the Company noted in note 2(h) below.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors dated February 10, 2025.

 

(b) Adoption of New Accounting Standards, Interpretation or Amendments

 

The Company adopted the following new standards or amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards as at April 1, 2024. Their adoption has not had any material impact on the disclosures or the amounts reported in these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current (Amendments to IAS 1)

 

The amendments to IAS 1 clarify the presentation of liabilities. The classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on contractual rights that are in existence at the end of the reporting period and is affected by expectations about whether an entity will exercise its right to defer settlement. A liability not due over the next twelve months is classified as

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

non-current even if management intends or expects to settle the liability within twelve months. The amendment also introduces a definition of ’settlement’ to make clear that settlement refers to the transfer of cash, equity instruments, other assets, or services to the counterparty. The amendment issued in October 2022 also clarifies how conditions with which an entity must comply within twelve months after the reporting period affect the classification of a liability. Covenants to be complied with after the reporting date do not affect the classification of debt as current or non-current at the reporting date. The amendments were applied effective April 1, 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (Amendments to IFRS 16)

 

The amendments require a seller-lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a leaseback in a way that it does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The new requirements do not prevent a seller-lessee from recognizing in profit or loss any gain or loss relating to the partial or full termination of a lease. A seller-lessee applies the amendments retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors to sale and leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application. The amendments were applied effective April 1, 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Supplier Financing Arrangements (Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7)

 

The amendments require disclosure requirements regarding the effects of supplier finance arrangement on their liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk. Entities are required to disclose the followings:

 

The terms and conditions;

 

The amount of the liabilities that are part of the arrangements, breaking out the amounts for which the suppliers have already received payment from the finance providers, and stating where the liabilities are reflected in the balance sheet;

 

Ranges of payment due dates; and

 

Liquidity risk information.

 

The amendments were applied effective April 1, 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

(c) New Accounting Standards Issued but not effective

 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been issued that are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted.

 

Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1)

 

In April 2024, the IASB released IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements. IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements while carrying forward many of the requirements in IAS 1. IFRS 18 introduces new requirements to: i) present specified categories and defined subtotals in the statement of earnings, ii) provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (“MPMs”) in the notes to the financial statements, iii) improve aggregation

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

and disaggregation. Some of the requirements in IAS 1 are moved to IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures. The IASB also made minor amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IAS 33 Earnings per Share in connection with the new standard. IFRS 18 requires retrospective application with specific transition provisions.

 

The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 18 on its financial statements.

 

Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21)

 

The amendments contain guidance to specify when a currency is exchangeable and how to determine the exchange rate when it is not. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment.

 

Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7)

 

The amendments contain guidance to derecognition of a financial liability settled through electronic transfer, as well as classification of financial assets for:

 

Contractual terms that are consistent with a basic lending arrangement;

 

Assets with non-recourse features;

 

Contractually linked instruments.

 

Also, additional disclosures relating to investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) and added disclosure requirements for financial instruments with contingent features. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments.

 

(d) Basis of Consolidation

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly or partially owned subsidiaries.

 

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which the Company obtains control up to the date of the disposition of control. Control is achieved when the Company has power over the subsidiary, is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the financial results of Adventus after its acquisition on July 31, 2024.

 

For non-wholly owned subsidiaries over which the Company has control, the net assets attributable to outside equity shareholders are presented as “non-controlling interests” in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Net income for the period that is attributable to the non-controlling interests is calculated based on the ownership of the non-controlling interest shareholders in the subsidiary. Adjustments to recognize the non-controlling interests’ share of changes to the subsidiary’s equity are made even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. Changes in the Company’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are recorded as equity transactions. The carrying amount of non-controlling interests is adjusted to reflect the change in the non-controlling interests’ relative

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

interests in the subsidiary and the difference between the adjustment to the carrying amount of non-controlling interest and the Company’s share of proceeds received and/or consideration paid is recognized directly in equity and attributed to equity holders of the Company.

 

Balances, transactions, revenues and expenses between the Company and its subsidiaries are eliminated on consolidation.

 

Table below summarizes the Company’s material subsidiaries which are consolidated as follows:

 

 

Name of subsidiaries

Principal activity Place of
incorporation
Ownership interest Mineral
properties
Silvercorp Metals (China) Inc. Corporate China 100%  
Adventus Mining Corporation(ii) Holding Canada 100%  
Luminex Resources Corp.(ii) Holding Canada 100%  
Salazar Holdings Limited(ii) Holding Canada 75%  
Fortune Mining Limited Holding BVI (i) 100%  
Victor Resources Ltd. Holding BVI 100%  
Victor Mining Ltd. Holding BVI 100%  
Yangtze Mining (H.K.) Ltd. Holding Hong Kong 100%  
Wonder Success Limited Holding Hong Kong 100%  
Henan Huawei Mining Co. Ltd. (“Henan Huawei”) Mining China 80% Ying Mining District
Henan Found Mining Co. Ltd. (“Henan Found”) Mining China 77.5%
Xinshao Yunxiang Mining Co., Ltd. (“Yunxiang”) Care and maintenance China 70% BYP
Guangdong Found Mining Co. Ltd. (“Guangdong Found”) Mining China 99% GC
Shanxi Xinbaoyuan Mining Co., Ltd. (“Xinbaoyuan”) Development and exploration China 77.5% Kuanping
Curimining S.A(ii) Development Ecuador 75% El Domo
Condormine S.A(ii) Exploration Ecuador 98.7% Condor

 

(i) British Virgin Islands (“BVI”)

(ii) Entities added as part of the Adventus acquisition set out in note 3

 

(e) Business combinations or asset acquisition

 

It follows the same policies set out in note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

Previously held interest

 

In a step acquisition to acquire control of another company that is not accounted for as a business combination, previously held equity interest in an acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date, and a gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss, or other comprehensive income, as appropriate (depending on whether the previously held equity interest was measured at fair value through profit or loss or fair value through other comprehensive income).

 

(f) Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements follow the same significant accounting judgments and estimates set out in note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

In addition to the judgments and estimates set out in note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company has made critical judgments in the following areas.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

Estimates were used in determining the fair value of the derivative on the convertible notes including subjective assumptions on expected price volatility, credit spread and borrowing costs. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. The underlying assumptions used in the measurement of the derivative on convertible notes are disclosed in Note 15. The Company used judgement in concluding that the convertible notes are hybrid financial instruments as a result of the embedded derivative liability that is the equity conversion with issuer settlement options.

 

Assessing whether transactions undertaken during the reporting period represent business combinations or asset acquisitions in applying IFRS 3 Business Combinations. This distinction affects how assets and liabilities acquired are accounted for and the resulting financial statement impact.

 

For each acquisition, the Company evaluated whether the transaction met the definition of a business under IFRS 3. This involved assessing if the acquisition included (i) an integrated set of activities and assets, (ii) inputs, and (iii) processes that have the capability to create outputs. Where an acquired set of activities and assets did not meet the criteria of a business, the transaction was classified as an asset acquisition, and consideration paid was allocated to the identifiable net assets on a relative fair value basis.

 

The following key factors were considered:

 

Inputs and processes acquired: Whether the acquired assets included organized workflows, management processes, or a workforce capable of managing and producing outputs.

 

Control over critical processes: An assessment of whether the Group obtained control over processes that are critical to generating outputs.

 

Synergies and strategic benefits: The extent to which the transaction provided synergies or additional strategic capabilities.

 

The application of this judgment has a material effect on the financial statements as it influences whether goodwill, deferred taxes are recognized and the accounting treatment for transaction costs.

 

(g) Foreign Currency Translation

 

The functional currency for each subsidiary of the Company is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of all Chinese subsidiaries is the Chinese Yuan (“RMB”). The functional currency of New Infini, Adventus and their subsidiaries is U.S. dollars (“USD”). Effective October 1, 2024, the functional currency of the corporate office and all intermediate holding companies, incorporated in Canada and BVI, has changed from the Canadian dollars (“CAD”) to the U.S. dollars. (“USD”). This change reflects the fact that corporate office’s primary economic environment has shifted due to the acquisition of the El Domo project and Condor project in Ecuador, their future development and investment plan, and the issuance of convertible notes, all of which are predominately denominated in US dollars. The change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively in accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchanges Rates. As the Company’s reporting currency is the US dollars and the change has no impact on the Company’s financial position as at October 1, 2024, other than the remeasurement difference resulting from the reclassification of the share purchase warrants from equity to derivative liabilities, which is charged to retained earnings. Comparative financial information has not been restated.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Foreign currency non-monetary assets are translated using exchange rates prevailing at the transaction date. Foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the determination of net income.

 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in USD. The financial position and results of the Company’s entities are translated from functional currencies to USD as follows:

 

Assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date;

 

Income and expenses are translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the period; and

 

All resulting exchange gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income

 

The Company treats inter-company loan balances, which are not intended to be settled in the foreseeable future, as part of its net investment. When a foreign entity is sold, the historical exchange differences plus the foreign exchange impact that arises on the transaction are recognized in the consolidated statements of income as part of the gain or loss on sale.

 

(h) Convertible Notes

 

Convertible notes are loans with an equity conversion feature that gives the holder an option to convert the loan into shares of the borrower. Convertible notes are first assessed whether they are compound financial instruments with the host contract being a financial liability and the conversion feature being equity, as required by IAS 32. Under IAS 32, the convertible instrument is assessed by analyzing the two components: the liability host contract and the conversion feature which may be classified as equity or liability. The conversion feature is classified as equity if the Company can satisfy the conversion by exchanging a fixed amount of the Company’s shares for a fixed amount of cash. Otherwise, it will be classified as a derivative liability.

 

3.ACQUISITION OF ADVENTUS MINING CORPORATION

 

On July 31, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Adventus through the purchase of all issued and outstanding common shares of Adventus, not already owned by Silvercorp, by issuing a total of 38,818,841 Silvercorp shares to the original shareholders of Adventus. The Company also issued a total of 1,766,721 Silvercorp stock options to replace Adventus’ outstanding options, and 2,787,020 Silvercorp warrants to replace Adventus’ outstanding warrants. All Adventus restricted share units outstanding immediately before closing were settled in cash, funded by the Company through Adventus.

 

Adventus is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of copper-gold mineral projects, mainly the El Domo Project and the Condor Project, in Ecuador. Adventus owns 75% interest in the El Domo Project and 98.7% interest in the Condor Project.

 

The acquisition has been accounted for as an asset acquisition as it was determined that the mineral projects did not constitute a business as defined by IFRS 3 - Business Combination. The consideration paid along with the transaction costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of Adventus, were determined in accordance with IFRS 2 - Share-based Payment, and were allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

Table below summarizes the total acquisitions incurred and their allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

 

Consideration Paid    
38,818,841 common shares of Silvercorp issued  $146,016 
1,766,721 stock options of Silvercorp issued   2,403 
2,787,020 warrants of Silvercorp issued   2,098 
Previously held interest in Adventus   25,748 
Funds advanced to Adventus before closing   1,239 
   $177,504 
Transaction costs   3,838 
Total acquisition costs to be allocated  $181,342 
      
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed     
Cash and cash equivalent  $3,483 
Other receivable   710 
Prepaid and deposits   324 
Other investment   21 
Property, plant and equipment   523 
Mineral rights and properties   225,958 
Other assets   645 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (14,248)
Lease obligation   (16)
Deposit received   (13,250)
Non-controlling interests   (22,808)
Net assets acquired  $181,342 

 

In order to develop the El Domo Project, Adventus entered into a precious metals purchase agreement (“PMPA”) with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. (“Wheaton”). The PMPA provides Adventus with access to an upfront cash consideration of $175.5 million and a $5.0 million equity commitment. Of this, $13.0 million was made available as an early deposit (the “Early Deposit”) for pre-construction activities, and $0.5 million for local community development initiatives (the “ESG Deposit”) prior to production. The remainder will be available in four installments during construction, subject to certain customary conditions precedent being satisfied.

 

Under the PMPA, Wheaton will purchase 50% of the payable gold production until 145,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 33% for the life of mine; and 75% of the payable silver production until 4,600,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 50% for the life of mine.

 

Wheaton will make ongoing payments for the gold and silver ounces delivered equal to 18% of the spot prices (“Production Payment”) until the value of gold and silver delivered less the Production Payment is equal to the upfront consideration of $175.5 million, at which point the Production Payment will increase to 22% of the spot prices.

 

As at July 31, 2024, Wheaton advanced Adventus a total of $13.25 million, being the $13.0 million as Early Deposit and $0.25 million as ESG Deposit to support the training programs for members of the communities. Pursuant to the terms of the PMPA, Adventus was required to deliver approximately 92.3 ounces to Wheaton monthly until the development of the El Domo Project reaches certain milestones or the deposits will be repaid. The estimated liabilities of this gold delivery were

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

$2.5 million, which are derivative liabilities and have been included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of financial position.

 

In November 2024, the Company repaid $13.25 million to Wheaton. As a result of the repayment, the liability of $1.8 million accrued for the gold delivery was derecognized and a gain of $1.8 million was recorded as other income in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of income.

 

4.SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

All of the Company’s operations are within the mining and metals industry. The Company reviews its segment reporting to ensure it reflects the operational structure of the Company after the Adventus acquisition and enables the Company’s chief operating decision maker to review operating segment performance.

 

An operating segment is defined as a component of the Company that:

 

Engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues or incur expenses;

 

Whose operating results are reviewed regularly by the entity’s chief operating decision maker; and

 

For which discrete financial information is available.

 

The Company has determined that each producing mine and significant development property represents an operating segment. The Company has organized its reportable and operating segments by significant revenue streams and geographic regions.

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s significant operating segments include its two producing properties in China, two development and exploration projects in Ecuador. “Other” consists primarily of the Company’s corporate assets, other development and exploration properties, and corporate expenses which are not allocated to operating segments.

 

(a) Segmented information for operating results is as follows:

 

Three months ended December 31, 2024

   China   Ecuador         
   Ying Mining District   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Revenue  $72,362   $11,252   $   $   $   $83,614 
Costs of mine operations   (46,938)   (6,834)   (277)   (125)   (210)   (54,384)
Income (loss) from mine operations   25,424    4,418    (277)   (125)   (210)   29,230 
                               
Operating income   353    43    942    11    8,736    10,085 
Finance items, net   369    91    (5)       (1,328)   (873)
Income tax expenses   (4,578)   (689)           (1,962)   (7,229)
Net income (loss)  $21,568   $3,863   $660   $(114)  $5,236   $31,213 
                               
Attributable to:                              
Equity holders of the Company   16,847    3,824    492    (113)   5,080    26,130 
Non-controlling interest   4,721    39    168    (1)   156    5,083 
Net income (loss)  $21,568   $3,863   $660   $(114)  $5,236   $31,213 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

Three months ended December 31, 2023
   China   Ecuador         
   Ying Mining
District
   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Revenue  $49,427   $9,081   $   $   $   $58,508 
Costs of mine operations   (27,941)   (7,169)           (91)   (35,201)
Income (loss) from mine operations   21,486    1,912            (91)   23,307 
                               
Operating  income (expenses)   (1,778)   101            (3,947)   (5,624)
Finance items, net   600    100            810    1,510 
Income tax expense   (3,603)   (435)           (1,085)   (5,123)
Net income (loss)  $16,705   $1,678   $   $   $(4,313)  $14,070 
                               
Attributable to:                              
Equity holders of the Company   13,133    1,662            (4,285)   10,510 
Non-controlling interest   3,572    16            (28)   3,560 
Net income (loss)  $16,705   $1,678   $   $   $(4,313)  $14,070 

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2024
   China   Ecuador         
   Ying Mining
District
   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Revenue  $193,849   $29,933   $   $   $   $223,782 
Costs of mine operations   (105,710)   (19,516)   (282)   (187)   (682)   (126,377)
Income (loss) from mine operations   88,139    10,417    (282)   (187)   (682)   97,405 
                               
Operating income (expenses)   (1,596)   24    995    (6)   3,971    3,388 
Finance items, net   1,311    222    (5)       1,066    2,594 
Income tax expenses   (14,246)   (1,589)           (5,156)   (20,991)
Net income (loss)  $73,608   $9,074   $708   $(193)  $(801)  $82,396 
                               
Attributable to:                              
Equity holders of the Company   57,346    8,983    531    (191)   (894)   65,775 
Non-controlling interest   16,262    91    177    (2)   93    16,621 
Net income (loss)  $73,608   $9,074   $708   $(193)  $(801)  $82,396 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2023
   China   Ecuador         
   Ying Mining
District
   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Revenue  $149,842   $22,664   $   $   $   $172,506 
Costs of mine operations   (84,825)   (19,828)           (302)   (104,955)
Income (loss) from mine operations   65,017    2,836            (302)   67,551 
                               
Operating income (expenses)   (2,485)   215            (12,638)   (14,908)
Finance items, net   1,764    360            2,508    4,632 
Income tax expenses   (11,376)   (264)           (3,582)   (15,222)
Net income (loss)  $52,920   $3,147   $   $   $(14,014)  $42,053 
                               
Attributable to:                              
Equity holders of the Company   41,531    3,117            (13,871)   30,777 
Non-controlling interest   11,389    30            (143)   11,276 
Net income (loss)  $52,920   $3,147   $   $   $(14,014)  $42,053 

 

(b) Segmented information for assets and liabilities is as follows:

 

   China   Ecuador         
As at December 31, 2024  Ying Mining District   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Current assets  $120,463   $17,439   $9,367   $180   $235,951   $383,400 
Long-term prepaids and deposits   2,206    251            92    2,549 
Reclamation deposits   1,266    3,041            7    4,314 
Other investments                   11,527    11,527 
Investment in associates                   47,743    47,743 
Investment properties   521                    521 
Plant and equipment   76,856    12,685    489    137    4,397    94,564 
Mineral rights and properties   284,147    37,568    205,348    25,787    19,765    572,615 
Long-term receivables           952            952 
Total Assets  $485,459   $70,984   $216,156   $26,104   $319,482   $1,118,185 
Current liabilities   66,041    6,454    2,504    148    8,042    83,189 
Long-term portion of lease obligation           207        906    1,113 
Long-term portion of convertible notes                   106,575    106,575 
Derivative liabilities                   30,196    30,196 
Deferred income tax liabilities   52,298    1,562            3,429    57,289 
Environmental rehabilitation   3,377    1,442            962    5,781 
Total liabilities  $121,716   $9,458   $2,711   $148   $150,110   $284,143 
Non-controlling interests  $93,028   $(177)  $30,416   $(396)  $1,910   $124,781 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

   China   Ecuador         
As at March 31, 2024  Ying Mining
District
   GC Mine   El Domo   Condor   Other   Total 
Current assets  $91,777   $9,272   $   $   $100,849   $201,898 
Long-term prepaids and deposits   1,104    129            401    1,634 
Reclamation deposits   1,370    3,032            7    4,409 
Other investments   63                46,191    46,254 
Investment in associates                   49,426    49,426 
Investment properties   463                    463 
Plant and equipment   61,350    13,648            4,900    79,898 
Mineral rights and properties   264,903    34,409            19,521    318,833 
Total Assets  $421,030   $60,490   $   $   $221,295   $702,815 
Current liabilities   38,271    5,621            3,262    47,154 
Long-term portion of lease obligation                   1,102    1,102 
Deferred income tax liabilities   50,001    133            974    51,108 
Environmental rehabilitation   4,000    1,486            956    6,442 
Total liabilities  $92,272   $7,240   $   $   $6,294   $105,806 
Non-controlling interests  $88,166   $(262)  $   $   $1,850   $89,754 

 

(c) Sales by metal

 

The sales generated for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were all earned in China and were comprised of:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 2024 
   Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total 
Gold  $4,354   $   $4,354 
Silver   49,553    3,517    53,070 
Lead   14,353    1,730    16,083 
Zinc   2,717    5,320    8,037 
Other   1,385    685    2,070 
   $72,362   $11,252   $83,614 

 

   Three months ended December 31, 2023 
   Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total 
Gold  $2,305   $   $2,305 
Silver   31,700    2,605    34,305 
Lead   12,429    1,782    14,211 
Zinc   1,881    4,155    6,036 
Other   1,112    539    1,651 
   $49,427   $9,081   $58,508 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

   Nine months ended December 31, 2024 
   Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total 
Gold  $9,039   $   $9,039 
Silver   133,096    9,241    142,337 
Lead   40,451    4,502    44,953 
Zinc   7,368    13,899    21,267 
Other   3,895    2,291    6,186 
   $193,849   $29,933   $223,782 

 

   Nine months ended December 31, 2023 
   Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total 
Gold  $9,385   $   $9,385 
Silver   94,051    6,559    100,610 
Lead   37,433    4,500    41,933 
Zinc   5,408    9,902    15,310 
Other   3,565    1,703    5,268 
   $149,842   $22,664   $172,506 

 

(d) Major customers

 

Revenue from major customers is summarized as follows:

 

   Nine months ended December 31, 2024 
Customers  Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total   Percentage of
total revenue
 
Customer D  $55,750   $   $55,750    25%
Customer A   45,064    106    45,170    20%
Customer E   32,701    2,947    35,648    16%
Customer B   35,592        35,592    16%
Customer F   13,852        13,852    6%
   $182,959   $3,053   $186,012    83%

 

   Nine months ended December 31, 2023 
Customers  Ying Mining
District
   GC   Total   Percentage of
total revenue
 
Customer A  $40,737   $3,860   $44,597    26%
Customer B   39,763        39,763    23%
Customer D   32,830        32,830    19%
Customer E   14,406    2,693    17,099    10%
Customer C   14,556    1,737    16,293    9%
   $142,292   $8,290   $150,582    87%

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

5.GOVERNMENT FEES AND OTHER TAXES

 

Government fees and other taxes consist of:

 

   Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Government fees  $43   $11   $74   $40 
Mineral right transfer royalty   11,720        11,720     
Other taxes   908    797    2,227    2,176 
   $12,671   $808   $14,021   $2,216 

 

Government fees include environmental protection fees paid to the state and local Chinese government. Mineral right transfer royalty was paid or payable to the local Chinese government pursuant to the guideline of “Measure for the Levy of Mining Rights Transfer Royalty” implemented by the Province of Henan, China in 2024. It is calculated based on certain percentages of revenue arising from the mineral resources that had not yet been compensated to the local government. Upon renewal of the Yuelianggou Mining License at the Ying Mining District, the Company paid approximately $7.2 million to the local government. The Company also accrued additional $4.5 million mineral right transfer royalty as of December 31, 2024. Of the $11.7 million mineral rights transfer royalty, approximately $8.9 million is calculated based on the mineral resources consumed in the prior years. Other taxes were composed of surtax on value-added tax, land usage levy, stamp duty and other miscellaneous levies, duties and taxes imposed by the state and local Chinese government.

 

6.GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

 

General and administrative expenses consist of:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 2024   Three months ended December 31, 2023 
   Corporate   Mines   Total   Corporate   Mines   Total 
Amortization and depreciation  $165   $306   $471   $146   $290   $436 
Office administrative expenses   663    1,344    2,007    362    887    1,249 
Professional fees   838    234    1,072    307    251    558 
Salaries and benefits   2,225    2,082    4,307    1,648    1,645    3,293 
Share-based compensation   662        662    765        765 
   $4,553   $3,966   $8,519   $3,228   $3,073   $6,301 

 

   Nine months ended December 31, 2024   Nine months ended December 31, 2023 
   Corporate   Mines   Total   Corporate   Mines   Total 
Amortization and depreciation  $512   $856   $1,368   $442   $831   $1,273 
Office administrative expenses   1,978    3,461    5,439    1,419    2,435    3,854 
Professional fees   1,304    480    1,784    721    478    1,199 
Salaries and benefits   6,977    5,645    12,622    4,604    4,968    9,572 
Share-based compensation   3,045        3,045    3,502        3,502 
   $13,816   $10,442   $24,258   $10,688   $8,712   $19,400 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

7.FINANCE ITEMS

 

Finance items consist of:

 

   Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
Finance income  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Interest income  $2,250   $1,561   $5,864   $4,797 

 

   Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
Finance costs  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Interest in lease obligation  $   32   $5   $91   $18 
Interest in convertible notes   1,333        1,333     
Issuance costs of convertible notes allocated to derivative liabilities   1,741        1,741     
Accretion of environmental rehabilitation liabilities   17    46    105    147 
   $3,123   $51   $3,270   $165 

 

8.INCOME TAX

 

The significant components of income tax expense are as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended December 31,   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
Income tax expense  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Current  $2,851   $3,784   $13,248   $11,152 
Deferred   4,378    1,339    7,743    4,070 
   $7,229   $5,123   $20,991   $15,222 

 

9.SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

 

Short-term investments consist of the following:

 

 

As at December 31, 2024

  Carrying Value   Interest rates  Maturity
Bonds  $1,366   0% - 5.5%  Up to January 16, 2025
Money market instruments   8,626       
   $9,992       

 

As at March 31, 2024  Carrying Value   Interest rates  Maturity
Bonds  $1,329   0% - 6.9%  Up to January 16, 2025
Money market instruments   30,620       
   $31,949       

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

10.OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

   As at December 31, 2024   As at March 31, 2024 
Investments designated as FVTOCI        
Public companies  $394   $547 
Private companies       62 
    394    609 
Investments designated as FVTPL          
Public companies   8,599    42,488 
Private companies   2,534    3,157 
    11,133    45,645 
Total  $11,527   $46,254 

 

Investments in publicly traded companies represent equity interests of other publicly-trading mining companies that the Company has acquired through the open market or through private placements. Investments held for trading are classified as FVTPL. For other investments, the Company can make an irrevocable election, on an instrument-by-instrument basis, to designate them as FVTOCI.

 

The continuity of such investments is as follows:

 

   Fair Value   Accumulated fair
value change
included in
OCI
   Accumulated fair
value change
included
in P&L
 
As at April 1, 2023  $15,540   $(25,648)  $1,385 
Loss on equity investments designated as FVTOCI   (67)   (67)    
Gain on equity investments designated as FVTPL   9,074        9,074 
Acquisition   23,305         
Disposal   (1,492)        
Impact of foreign currency translation   (106)        
As at March 31, 2024  $46,254   $(25,715)  $10,459 
Loss on equity investments designated as FVTOCI   (244)   (244)    
Gain on equity investments designated as FVTPL   7,528        7,528 
Acquisition   19,840         
Disposal   (35,982)        
Transferred upon acquisition of Adventus   (25,727)        
Impact of foreign currency translation   (142)        
As at December 31, 2024  $11,527   $(25,959)  $17,987 

 

11.INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES

 

(a)Investment in New Pacific Metals Corp.

 

New Pacific Metals Corp. (“NUAG”) is a Canadian public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: NUAG) and NYSE American (symbol: NEWP). NUAG is a related party of the Company by way of one common director and one common officer, and the Company accounts for its investment in NUAG using the equity method as it is able to exercise significant influence over the financial and operating policies of NUAG.

 

As at December 31, 2024, the Company owned 46,907,606 common shares of NUAG (March 31, 2024 – 46,904,706), representing an ownership interest of 27.3% (March 31, 2024 – 27.4%).

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

The summary of the investment in NUAG common shares and its market value as at the respective reporting dates are as follows:

 

   Number of shares   Amount   Value of NUAG’s common shares
per quoted market price
 
As at April 1, 2023   44,351,616   $43,253   $119,621 
Participation in bought deal   2,541,890    4,982     
Purchase from open market   11,200    15     
Dilution Gain       733     
Share of net loss       (1,784)    
Share of other comprehensive loss       (28)    
Foreign exchange impact       (91)    
As at March 31, 2024   46,904,706   $47,080   $63,693 
Purchase from open market   2,900    4     
Share of net loss       (1,079)    
Share of other comprehensive loss       (612)    
Foreign exchange impact       170     
As at December 31, 2024   46,907,606   $45,563   $55,351 

 

(b)Investment in Tincorp Metals Inc.

 

Tincorp Metals Inc. (“TIN”), formerly Whitehorse Gold Corp., is a Canadian public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol: TIN). TIN is a related party of the Company by way of one common director and one common officer, and the Company accounts for its investment in TIN using the equity method as it is able to exercise significant influence over the financial and operating policies of TIN.

 

As at December 31, 2024, the Company owned 19,864,285 common shares of TIN (March 31, 2024 – 19,864,285), representing an ownership interest of 29.1% (March 31, 2024 – 29.7%).

 

The summary of the investment in TIN common shares and its market value as at the respective reporting dates are as follows:

 

   Number of shares   Amount   Value of TIN’s common shares
per quoted market price
 
As at April 1, 2023   19,514,285    7,442                     6,777 
Tincorp shares received under credit facility agreement   350,000    78      
Share of net loss        (908)     
Share of other comprehensive loss        (8)     
Impairment        (4,251)     
Foreign exchange impact        (7)     
As at March 31, 2024   19,864,285   $2,346   $2,346 
Share of net loss        (184)     
Share of other comprehensive income        11      
Foreign exchange impact        7      
As at December 31, 2024   19,864,285   $2,180   $2,071 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

12.INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

Investment properties consist of:

 

   Costs   Accumulated
depreciation and
amortization
   Net carrying value 
As at April 1, 2023  $   $   $ 
Additions   287        287 
Transfer from plant and equipment   837    (619)   218 
Depreciation and amortization       (39)   (39)
Impact of foreign currency translation   (9)   6    (3)
As at March 31, 2024   1,115    (652)   463 
Transfer from plant and equipment   122    (26)   96 
Depreciation and amortization           (32)
Impact of foreign currency translation   (13)   7    (6)
As at December 31, 2024  $1,224   $(703)  $521 

 

Investment properties include real estate properties that are rented out to earn rental income. The investment properties were initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis based on the nature and an estimated 20 years’ useful life of the asset. The Company did not engage an independent valuer to value the properties, and the fair value of the properties estimated based on the quoted market prices for the similar real estate properties in the nearby neighborhoods were approximately $1.9 million as at December 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024 - $2.8 million).

 

During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded rental income of $0.04 million and $0.13 million (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $0.03 million and $0.09 million), which was included in other expenses (income) on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of income.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

13.PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Plant and equipment consist of:

 

   Land use
rights and
building
   Office
equipment
   Machinery   Motor
vehicles
   Construction in
progress
   Total 
Cost                        
As at April 1, 2023  $112,121   $10,879   $34,374   $8,062   $7,228   $172,664 
Additions   1,020    853    1,965    609    8,469    12,916 
Disposals   (1,082)   (234)   (1,033)   (290)       (2,639)
Reclassification of asset groups   2,209    461    840    (410)   (3,100)    
Impact of foreign currency translation   (5,459)   (495)   (1,723)   (394)   (404)   (8,475)
As at March 31, 2024  $108,809   $11,464   $34,423   $7,577   $12,193   $174,466 
Additions   333    525    1,851    410    18,722    21,841 
Acquisition of Adventus       51    347    125        523 
Disposals   (234)   (105)   (294)   (234)       (867)
Reclassification of asset groups   23,283    260    3,183        (26,726)    
Impact of foreign currency translation   (1,390)   (115)   (414)   (76)   (135)   (2,130)
As at December 31, 2024  $130,801   $12,080   $39,096   $7,802   $4,054   $193,833 
Accumulated amortization and impairment
As at April 1, 2023  $(56,781)  $(7,142)  $(23,213)  $(5,469)  $   $(92,605)
Disposals   778    216    291    211        1,496 
Depreciation and amortization   (4,315)   (1,031)   (2,263)   (390)       (7,999)
Impact of foreign currency translation   2,777    316    1,176    271        4,540 
As at March 31, 2024  $(57,541)  $(7,641)  $(24,009)  $(5,377)  $   $(94,568)
Disposals   122    76    250    214        662 
Depreciation and amortization   (3,386)   (712)   (1,738)   (511)       (6,347)
Impact of foreign currency translation   594    73    262    55        984 
As at December 31, 2024  $(60,211)  $(8,204)  $(25,235)  $(5,619)  $   $(99,269)
Carrying amounts                              
As at March 31, 2024  $51,268   $3,823   $10,414   $2,200   $12,193   $79,898 
As at December 31, 2024  $70,590   $3,876   $13,861   $2,183   $4,054   $94,564 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

14.MINERAL RIGHTS AND PROPERTIES

 

Mineral rights and properties consist of:

 

As at  December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024 
Producing mineral properties  $321,715   $299,312 
Non-producing mineral properties   250,900    19,521 
   $572,615   $318,833 

 

Producing properties  Ying Mining District   GC   Total 
Carrying values            
As at April 1, 2023  $402,012   $120,118   $522,130 
Capitalized expenditures   44,633    6,202    50,835 
Environmental rehabilitation   89    151    240 
Foreign currency translation impact   (20,174)   (5,914)   (26,088)
As at March 31, 2024  $426,560   $120,557   $547,117 
Capitalized expenditures   40,353    5,313    45,666 
Foreign currency translation impact   (4,837)   (1,270)   (6,107)
Balance as at December 31, 2024  $462,076   $124,600   $586,676 
Accumulated depletion and impairment               
As at April 1, 2023  $(150,862)  $(88,048)  $(238,910)
Depletion   (18,379)   (2,405)   (20,784)
Foreign currency translation impact   7,584    4,305    11,889 
As at March 31, 2024  $(161,657)  $(86,148)  $(247,805)
Depletion   (18,140)   (1,760)   (19,900)
Foreign currency translation impact   1,868    876    2,744 
   $(177,929)  $(87,032)  $(264,961)
Carrying values               
As at March 31, 2024  $264,903   $34,409   $299,312 
Balance as at December 31, 2024  $284,147   $37,568   $321,715 

 

Non-producing properties  BYP   Kuanping   El Domo   Condor   Total 
Carrying values                    
As at April 1, 2023  $6,953   $13,253   $   $   $20,206 
Capitalized expenditures       290            290 
Environmental rehabilitation   20                20 
Foreign currency translation impact   (337)   (658)           (995)
As at March 31, 2024  $6,636   $12,885   $   $   $19,521 
Acquisition           201,013    24,945    225,958 
Capitalized expenditures       446    4,335    842    5,623 
Foreign currency translation impact   (66)   (136)           (202)
Balance as at December 31, 2024  $6,570   $13,195   $205,348   $25,787   $250,900 

 

The BYP Mine was placed on care and maintenance since August 2014 and the Company is conducting activities to apply for a new mining license, but the process has taken longer than expected.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

The Kuanping Project was acquired in 2021 and is located in Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China, approximately 33 km north of the Ying Mining District. The Kuanping Project has received all required permits and licenses and is now ready for construction.

 

The Company acquired the El Domo Project and the Condor Project through the acquisition of Adventus on July 31, 2024.

 

The El Domo Project is a permitted, pre-construction stage copper-gold project, 75% owned by Adventus. The El Domo Project is located in central Ecuador, approximately 150 km northeast of the major port city of Guayaquil - about a 3-hour drive. The El Domo Project spans low-lying hills and plains between 300 to 900 m above sea level.

 

In June 2024, an action seeking to void the environmental license of the El Domo Project was brought in local court in Las Naves Canton, Bolívar Province, Ecuador (the “Court”) by a group of plaintiffs alleging defects in the environmental consultation process for the El Domo Project. The Court rejected the litigation on July 24, 2024 ruling that the Ecuadorean government correctly discharged its environmental consultation obligations prior to issuing an environmental license for the El Domo Project. The plaintiffs filed an appeal (the “Appeal”) to the provincial court, and the Appeal was heard by the provincial court of Bolívar Province on October 17, 2024, and was dismissed by the provincial court on November 12, 2024, affirming the lower court decision that the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition of Ecuador (“MAATE”) correctly discharged its environmental consultation obligations prior to issuing an environmental license of the El Domo Project. On December 19, 2024, the plaintiff filed an Extraordinary Protection Action (“EPA”) with the Constitutional Court of Ecuador against the ruling by the provincial court, but the EPA has not yet been admitted or dismissed by the Constitutional Court.

 

The Condor Project is located within one of the most developed trends in Ecuador, near large-scale operations such as the Fruta del Norte gold mine (33 km north) and the Mirador copper mine (55 km north) and 98.7% owned by Adventus.

 

15.CONVERTIBLE NOTES

 

On November 25, 2024, the Company issued the unsecured Convertible Senior Notes (“Convertible Notes”) and received gross proceeds of $150 million, before transaction costs of $6.6 million. The Convertible Notes mature on December 15, 2029, and bear interest at 4.75% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning June 15, 2025. In addition, the Convertible Notes are convertible at the holder’s option into common shares of the Company at any time prior to maturity at a fixed conversion rate of 216.0761 common shares per $1,000 principal amount, representing an initial conversion price of approximately $4.628 per share, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments.

 

In addition, if certain fundamental changes occur, including a change in control or upon notice of redemption by the Company as described below, the holders may elect to convert their Convertible Notes and may be entitled to an increased conversion rate. A fundamental change includes the following occurrences:

 

A change in control where a person or group becomes the beneficial owner of more than 50% of our voting stock, or gains the power to elect a majority of our board of directors.

 

The consummation of significant transactions such as certain mergers or consolidations pursuant to which our common shares will be converted or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, or sales of substantially all our assets that change the corporate structure or ownership.

 

Approval by our shareholders of any plan for liquidation or dissolution.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

Prior to December 20, 2027, the Company may not redeem the notes except in the event of certain changes in Canadian tax law. At any time on or after December 20, 2027, and until maturity, the Company may redeem all or part of the Convertible Notes for cash if the price of the Company’s common shares for at least 20 trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days, ending on the trading day prior to the date of notice of redemption, exceeds 130% of the conversion price in effect on each such day. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed. In the event of a fundamental change, the Company is required to offer to purchase its outstanding Convertible Notes at a cash purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, ensuring protection against major corporate transformations that could affect the value of the investment held by the holders.

 

Upon conversion, the Convertible Notes may be settled, at the Company’s election, in cash, common shares or a combination thereof. As a result of the Company’s right to elect to settle the conversion in cash or shares, the conversion feature represents a derivative liability which is accounted for initially and subsequently at fair value through profit or loss. The host debt contract is accounted for at amortized cost. Of the gross proceeds of $150 million, $39.1 million was allocated to the derivative liability component first, representing the fair value on November 25, 2024, the residual value of $110.9 million was allocated to the host loan. Transaction costs of $4.9 million associated with the host loan were capitalized to the liability whereas transaction costs of $1.7 million associated with the embedded derivative liability were expensed in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. The $105.9 million net amount allocated to the host loan will be accreted to the face value of the Convertible Notes over the term to maturity using the effective interest method with an effective interest rate of 12.6%. There are no financial covenants associated with the Convertible Notes.

 

The following key inputs and assumptions were used when determining the value of the embedded derivative liability:

 

   November 25, 2024   December 31, 2024 
Share Price:   3.34    3.00 
Credit spread (basis points):   809    610 
Risk free rate:   3.84%   4.05%
Volatility:   42%   42%
Borrowing costs (basis points):   200    200 
Dividend yield:   0.75%   0.83%

 

The continuity of the host liability and embedded derivative liability is as follow:

 

Convertible Notes  Host liability   Derivative liability   Total 
Balance as at April 1, 2024  $   $   $ 
Issuance   110,880    39,120    150,000 
Allocated transaction costs   (4,935)       (4,935)
Interest accretion   1,333        1,333 
Changes on fair value valuation       (9,900)   (9,900)
Balance as at December 31, 2024  $107,278   $29,220   $136,498 
                
Presentation               
Current liability   703        703 
Non-current liability   106,575    29,220    135,795 
Total  $107,278   $29,220   $136,498 

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

16.LEASES

 

The following table summarizes changes in the Company’s lease obligation related to the Company’s office lease.

 

   Lease Obligations 
As at April 1, 2023  $583 
Addition   998 
Interest accrual   22 
Interest received or paid   (22)
Lease repayment   (262)
Foreign exchange impact   (4)
As at March 31, 2024  $1,315 
Addition   283 
Interest accrual   91 
Interest received or paid   (91)
Lease repayment   (212)
Foreign exchange impact   4 
As at December 31, 2024  $1,389 
Less: current portion   276 
Non-current portion  $1,113 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s undiscounted cash flows to their present value for its lease obligation as at December 31, 2024:

 

   Lease Obligations 
Within 1 year  $371 
Between 2 to 5 years  $1,284 
Over 5 years   127 
Total undiscounted amount   1,782 
Less future interest   (392)
Total discounted amount  $1,389 
Less: current portion   276 
Non-current portion  $1,113 

 

The lease obligations were discounted at discount rates ranging from 9.2% to 15.6% as at December 31, 2024.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

17.ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION OBLIGATION

 

The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending obligations associated with the retirement of the properties:

 

   Environmental
rehabilitation obligation
 
As at April 1, 2023  $7,318 
Reclamation expenditures   (970)
Accretion of environmental rehabilitation liabilities   191 
Revision of provision   259 
Foreign exchange impact   (356)
As at March 31, 2024  $6,442 
Reclamation expenditures   (710)
Accretion of environmental rehabilitation liabilities   105 
Foreign exchange impact   (56)
As at December 31, 2024  $5,781 

 

18.SHARE CAPITAL

 

(a) Authorized

 

Unlimited number of common shares without par value. All shares issued as at December 31, 2024 were fully paid.

 

(b) Share-based compensation

 

The Company has a share-based compensation plan (the “Plan”) which consists of stock options, restricted share units (the “RSUs”) and performance share units (the “PSUs”). The Plan allows for the maximum number of common shares to be reserved for issuance on any share-based compensation to be a rolling 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares from time to time. Furthermore, no more than 3% of the reserve may be granted in the form of RSUs and PSUs.

 

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, a total of $0.7 million and $3.0 million (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $0.8 million and $3.5 million) in share-based compensation expense was recognized and included in the corporate general and administrative expenses and property evaluation and business development expenses on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of income.

 

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(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

(i)Stock options

 

The following is a summary of option transactions:

 

   Number of options   Weighted average
exercise price per
share in CAD
 
Balance, April 1, 2023   1,431,668   $6.01 
Options cancelled/forfeited   (104,667)   5.83 
Balance, March 31, 2024   1,327,001   $6.02 
Options granted to directors, officers and employees   330,000    4.41 
Replacement options issued upon Adventus Acquisition   1,766,721    5.71 
Options exercised   (917,555)   3.82 
Options cancelled/forfeited   (38,334)   6.30 
Option expired   (120,436)   9.47 
Balance, December 31, 2024   2,347,397   $6.24 

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as at December 31, 2024:

 

Exercise
price in
CAD
   Number of options
outstanding at
December 31, 2024
   Weighted average
remaining
contractual life
(Years)
   Number of options
exercisable at
December 31, 2024
   Weighted average
exercise price in
CAD
 
$8.48    50,750    0.10    50,750   $8.48 
 5.46    325,667    0.40    325,667    5.46 
 9.45    360,000    0.86    360,000    9.45 
 9.96    41,956    0.90    41,956    9.96 
 12.52    35,525    0.92    35,525    12.52 
 7.49    49,096    1.90    49,096    7.49 
 9.07    224,989    2.09    224,989    9.07 
 7.99    126,875    2.12    126,875    7.99 
 3.93    310,000    2.32    240,334    3.93 
 6.21    15,225    2.41    15,225    6.21 
 3.75    10,150    2.74    10,150    3.75 
 3.65    20,162    2.90    20,162    3.65 
 4.93    5,075    2.99    5,075    4.93 
 5.13    256,708    3.05    256,708    5.13 
 4.08    60,000    3.15    30,000    4.08 
 2.67    150,220    4.07    150,220    2.67 
 4.41    304,999    4.25    46,666    4.41 
 $2.67 to $12.52    2,347,397    2.17    1,989,398   $6.59 

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

The options exercisable at December 31, 2024 have a weighted average exercise price of $6.59 (March 31, 2024 - $6.52).

 

The fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 were calculated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   2024 
Risk free interest rate   3.39%
Expected life of option in years   3.11 years 
Expected volatility   50.14%
Expected dividend yield   0.68%
Estimated forfeiture rate   9.77%
Weighted average share price at date of grant   $5.08 CAD 

 

(ii)Share purchase warrants

 

The following is a summary of share purchase warrant transactions:

 

   Number of warrants  

Weighted average exercise price

CAD

 
Balance, April 1, 2023 and 2024      $                   — 
Warrants issued upon Adventus acquisition   2,787,020    5.46 
Warrants exercised   (29,607)  $6.47 
Balance, December 31, 2024   2,757,413   $5.45 

 

On October 1, 2024, the corporate office had changed its functional currency from CAD to USD (note 2 (h)). As a result, the CAD denominated warrants became derivative liability. The Company reclassified the warrants from equity to derivative liabilities at their fair value, the difference between the fair value of the warrants and the carrying value was recognized in equity upon reclassification. The warrants were remeasured at the period end:

 

   Amount 
Initial recognition on July 31, 2024  $2,808 
Value of warrants exercised   (59)
Change in fair value   (1,661)
Foreign exchange impact   (112)
Balance, December 31, 2024   976 

 

The fair value of share purchase warrants were calculated as of the date of valuation using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

   July 31, 2024   October 1, 2024   December 31, 2024 
Risk free interest rate   3.43%   2.93%   2.93%
Expected life in years   1.27 years      1.11 years      0.86 years  
Expected volatility   46.55%   47.91%   40.55%
Expected dividend yield   0.68%   0.80%   0.79%
Estimated forfeiture rate   %   %   %
Weighted average share price at date of issuance   $5.21 CAD    $5.9 CAD    $5.9 CAD 

  

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

The following table summarizes information about share purchase warrants outstanding as at December 31, 2024:

 

  

Exercise price

CAD

   Number of warrants
outstanding at
December 31, 2024
   Expiry date
Warrants issued upon Adventus acquisition  $6.47    1,387,164   February 16, 2025
Warrants issued upon Adventus acquisition   4.41    1,370,249   August 3, 2026
         2,757,413    

 

(iii)RSUs

 

The following is a summary of RSUs transactions:

 

   Number of units   Weighted average
grant date closing
price per share CAD
 
Balance, April 1, 2023   2,126,670   $5.29 
Granted   1,056,000    5.28 
Forfeited   (113,665)   5.04 
Distributed   (928,755)   5.44 
Balance, March 31, 2024   2,140,250   $5.23 
Granted   1,044,750    4.41 
Forfeited   (45,167)   4.63 
Distributed   (638,793)   5.62 
Balance, December 31, 2024   2,501,040   $4.80 

 

During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, a total of nil and 1,044,750 RSUs respectively were granted to directors, officers, and employees of the Company at grant date closing prices of CAD$4.41 per share subject to a vesting schedule over a three-year term with 1/6 of the RSUs vesting every six months from the date of grant.

 

(c) Cash dividends declared

 

During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, dividends of $2.7 million or $0.0125 per share and $4.9 million or $0.0248 per share, respectively, (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $2.2 and $4.4 million, respectively) were declared and paid.

 

(d) Normal course issuer bid

 

On September 17, 2024, the Company announced a normal course issuer bid (the “2024 NCIB”) commencing September 19, 2024 to repurchase up to 8,670,700 of its own common shares until September 18, 2025.

 

During the three and nine month ended December 31, 2024, the company repurchased a total of 300,000 and 300,000 common shares at a cost of $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively (three and nine months ending December 31, 2023, 119,270 and 315,824 for $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively), under the normal course issuer bids. All shares bought were subsequently cancelled.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

19.ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

As at  December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024 
Loss on investments designated as FVTOCI  $24,665   $24,421 
Share of loss in associate   2,050    1,449 
Loss on currency translation adjustment   37,677    34,175 
   $64,392   $60,045 

 

The change in fair value on equity investments designated as FVTOCI, share of other comprehensive loss in associates, and currency translation adjustment are net of tax of $nil for all periods presented.

 

20.NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

Tables below summarize the financial information and continuity of the Company’s material non-controlling interests:

 

As at December 31, 2024  Henan
Found
   Henan
Huawei
   Yunxiang   Salazar
Holdings
 
Non-controlling interests percentage   22.5%   20.0%   30.0%   25.0%
Current assets  $112,726   $6,267   $557   $9,595 
Non-current assets   354,667    9,544    9,149    206,306 
Current liabilities   (62,399)   (3,641)   (260)   (2,722)
Non-current liabilities   (54,345)   (1,330)   (36,809)   (13,620)
Net Assets (deficit)  $350,649   $10,840   $(27,363)  $199,559 
                     
Revenue  $194,326   $23,865   $   $ 
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)  $66,023   $5,985   $(464)  $1,651 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities  $98,847   $4,190   $(219)  $(1,138)
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities  $(37,257)  $3,392   $   $(5,393)
Cash flows used in financing activities  $(33,004)  $(3,378)  $   $(13,265)

 

Non-controlling interest continuity  Henan
Found
   Henan
Huawei
   Yunxiang   Salazar
Holdings
 
As at April 1, 2023  $85,282   $3,510   $2,640   $ 
Share of net income (loss)   12,846    673    (151)    
Share of other comprehensive loss   (3,063)   (55)   (96)    
Distribution   (10,088)   (950)        
As at March 31, 2024  $84,977   $3,178   $2,393   $ 
Acquisition               23,204 
Share of net income (loss)   15,085    1,175    (108)   433 
Share of other comprehensive income   (372)   22    (31)    
Adjustment to NCI               5,603 
Distribution   (10,128)   (921)        
As at December 31, 2024  $89,562   $3,454   $2,254   $29,240 

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, Henan Non-ferrous transferred 12.25% equity interest of Henan Found to Henan First Geological Brigade Ltd. (“First Geological Brigade”), a company who has the same ultimate parent company as Henan Non-ferrous. As at March 31, 2024, Henan Non-ferrous is the 5.25% equity holder of Henan Found and First Geological Brigade is the 12.25% equity holder of Henan Found.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

Salazar Resources Ltd. (“Salazar”) is 25% owner of the common share of Salazar Holding Limited (“Salazar Holding”), who owns 100% interest in the El Domo Project. Pursuant to the option agreement and shareholders’ agreement with Salazar, the Company has priority repayment of its investment in the El Domo according to an agreed distribution formula. Based on this formula, the percentage share of non-controlling interest will change as a function of advances made by the Company and the earnings or loss recorded by Salazar Holdings and its subsidiaries over the time. After the Company has received priority repayment of its investment, the non-controlling interest will revert to 25%. As at December 31, 2024, the effective percentage of the non-controlling interest in Salazar Holding is 15.4%.

 

21.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Related party transactions are made on terms agreed upon by the related parties. The balances with related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand. Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

 

(a)Due from related parties

 

As at  December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024 
NUAG (i)  $38   $28 
TIN (ii)   1,056    562 
   $1,094   $590 

 

i.The Company recovers costs for services rendered to NUAG and expenses incurred on behalf of NUAG pursuant to a services and administrative costs reallocation agreement. During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, a total of $0.2 million and $0.7 million (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively) of services rendered to and expenses incurred on behalf of NUAG. The costs recoverable from NUAG were recorded as a direct reduction of general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated interim statements of income.

 

ii.The Company recovers costs for services rendered to TIN and expenses incurred on behalf of TIN pursuant to a services and administrative costs reallocation agreement. During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, a total of $0.02 million and $0.07 million (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively) of services rendered to and expenses incurred on behalf of TIN. The costs recoverable from TIN were recorded as a direct reduction of general and administrative expenses on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of income. In January 2024, the Company and TIN entered into an interest-free unsecured credit facility agreement with no conversion features (the “Facility”) to allow TIN to advance up to $1.0 million from the Company. In January 2024, the Company advanced $0.5 million to TIN and received 350,000 common shares of TIN as the Bonus Shares for granting the Facility. In April 2024, the Company advanced the remaining $0.5 million to TIN. Subsequent to December 31, 2024, the Facility has been extended for another year with a new maturity date of January 31, 2026.

 

22.CAPITAL DISCLOSURES

 

The Company’s objectives of capital management are intended to safeguard the entity’s ability to support the Company’s normal operating requirement on an ongoing basis, continue the development and exploration of its mineral properties, and support any expansionary plans.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

The capital of the Company consists of the items included in equity less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Risk and capital management are primarily the responsibility of the Company’s corporate finance function and are monitored by the Board of Directors. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments depending on economic conditions. Funds have been primarily secured through profitable operations and issuances of equity capital. The Company invests all capital that is surplus to its immediate needs in short-term, liquid and highly rated financial instruments, such as cash and other short-term deposits, all held with major financial institutions. Significant risks are monitored and actions are taken, when necessary, according to the Company’s approved policies.

 

23.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company manages its exposure to financial risks, including liquidity risk, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and equity price risk in accordance with its risk management framework. The Company’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework and reviews the Company’s policies on an ongoing basis.

 

(a) Fair value

 

The Company classifies its fair value measurements within a fair value hierarchy, which reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements as defined in IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement (“IFRS 13”).

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

 

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value level on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy as at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 that are not otherwise disclosed. As required by IFRS 13, the assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

  

   Fair value as at December 31, 2024 
Recurring measurements  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial assets                
Cash and cash equivalents  $344,655   $   $   $344,655 
Short-term investments - money market instruments   8,626            8,626 
Investments in public companies   8,993            8,993 
Investments in private companies           2,534    2,534 
                     
Financial liability                    
Derivative liabilities       30,196        30,196 

 

   Fair value as at March 31, 2024 
Recurring measurements  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial assets                
Cash and cash equivalents  $152,942   $   $   $152,942 
Short-term investments - money market instruments   30,620            30,620 
Investments in public companies   41,818        1,217    43,035 
Investments in private companies           3,219    3,219 

 

Financial assets classified within Level 3 are equity investments in private companies and one public company which are suspended from quotation owned by the Company. Significant unobservable inputs are used to determine the fair value of the financial assets, which includes recent arm’s length transactions of the investee, the investee’s financial performance as well as any changes in planned milestones of the investees.

 

Fair value of the other financial instruments excluded from the table above approximates their carrying amount as at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

(b) Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they arise. The Company manages liquidity risk by monitoring actual and projected cash flows and matching the maturity profile of financial assets and liabilities. Cash flow forecasting is performed regularly to ensure that there is sufficient capital in order to meet short-term business requirements, after considering cash flows from operations and our holdings of cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts that give rise to commitments for future minimum payments. The following summarizes the remaining contractual maturities of the Company’s financial liabilities and operating commitments on an undiscounted basis.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

   December 31, 2024 
   Within a year   2-5 years   Over 5 years   Total 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $74,594   $   $   $74,594 
Convertible notes   7,515    178,520        186,035 
Deposits received   6,234            6,234 
Lease obligation   371    1,284    127   $1,782 
Total Contractual Obligation  $88,714   $179,804   $127   $268,645 

 

(c) Foreign exchange risk

 

The Company reports its financial statements in US dollars. The functional currency of the head office, Canadian subsidiaries and intermediate holding companies, except those acquired from the acquisition of Adventus, has changed from the Canadian dollar to the US dollar. The functional currency of Adventus and its subsidiaries, New Infini and its subsidiaries, is the US dollar. The functional currency of all Chinese subsidiaries is Chinese yuan (“RMB”). The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk when the Company undertakes transactions and holds assets and liabilities in currencies other than its functional currencies.

 

The Company currently does not engage in foreign exchange currency hedging. The sensitivity of the Company’s net income due to the exchange rates of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and the Australian dollar as at December 31, 2024 is summarized as follows:

 

Currency  Cash and
cash
equivalents
   Trade and
other
receivables
   Other
investments
   Accounts
payable and
accrued
liabilities
   Lease liabilities   Total   Effect of +/-
10% change
in currency
 
Canadian dollar  $1,783   $199   $6,899   $(1,159)  $(1,121)  $6,601   $660 
Australian dollar           1,994            1,994    199 
   $1,783   $199   $8,893   $(1,159)  $(1,121)  $8,595   $859 

 

(d) Interest rate risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair values and future cash flows of the Company will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, lease liabilities, convertible notes, and the mark-to-market value of derivative instruments. All of the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments earn interest at market rates that are fixed to maturity or at variable interest rates. Due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments, fluctuations in interest rates would not have a significant impact on the Company’s net income.

 

As at December 31, 2024, the Company had $1.4 million lease obligation that are subject to annualized interest rate ranging from 9.2% to 15.6%, and $107.3 million convertible notes liabilities that are discounted at 12.6% of the Company’s unsecured senior convertible notes. The principle of the convertible note is $150.0 million bearing a fixed coupon rate of 4.75% with a maturity date of December 15, 2029. As the amount of the lease obligation is immaterial and the convertible notes bear interest at fixed rates, they are not subject to significant interest rate risk.

 

As at December 31, 2024, the Company had $30.2 million mark-to-market value derivative liabilities. With other assumptions unchanged, a change of 25 basis points increase or decrease of market interest would have resulted in a decrease (increase) to the net income of approximately $0.4 million.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

(e) Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk primarily associated to accounts receivable, due from related parties, cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments. The carrying amount of assets included on the statements of financial position represents the maximum credit exposure.

 

The Company undertakes credit evaluations on counterparties as necessary, requests deposits from customers prior to delivery, and has monitoring processes intended to mitigate credit risks. There were no material amounts in trade or other receivables which were past due on December 31, 2024 (March 31, 2024 - $nil).

 

(f) Equity price risk

 

The Company holds certain marketable securities that will fluctuate in value as a result of trading on Canadian financial markets. As the Company’s marketable securities holdings are mainly in mining companies, the value will also fluctuate based on commodity prices. Based upon the Company’s portfolio as at December 31, 2024, a 10% increase (decrease) in the market price of the securities held, ignoring any foreign currency effects, would have resulted in an increase (decrease) to the net income of $1.1 million.

 

(g) Metal price risk

 

The Company primarily produces and sells silver, lead, zinc, gold and other metals. In line with market practice, the Company prices its metal concentrates based on the quoted market prices and the head grades of its metal concentrates. The Company’s sales price for silver is fixed against the Shanghai White Platinum & Silver Exchange as quoted at www.ex-silver.com; lead and zinc are fixed against the Shanghai Metals Exchange as quoted at www.shmet.com; and gold is fixed against the Shanghai Gold Exchange as quoted at www.sge.com.cn.

 

The Company’s revenues, if any, are expected to be in large part derived from the mining and sale of silver, lead, zinc, and gold contained in metal concentrates. The prices of those commodities have fluctuated widely, particularly in recent years, and are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company’s control including international and regional economic and political conditions; emerging risks related to pandemics; expectations of inflation; currency exchange fluctuations; interest rates; global or regional supply and demand for jewelry and industrial products containing silver and other metals; sale of silver and other metals by central banks and other holders, forward selling activities, speculators and producers of silver and other metals; availability and costs of metal substitutes; and increased production due to new mine developments and improved mining and production methods. The effects of these factors on the price of base and precious metals, and therefore the viability of the Company’s exploration projects and mining operations, cannot be accurately predicted and thus the price of base and precious metals may have a significant influence on the market price of the Company’s shares and the value of its projects.

 

If silver and other metal prices were to decline significantly for an extended period of time, the Company may be unable to continue operations, develop its projects, or fulfil obligations under agreements with the Company’s non-controlling interest holders or under its permits or licenses.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except numbers for share and per share figures or otherwise stated)

 

24.SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

(a) Table below summarizes the information about changes in non-cash operating working capital:

 

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
   Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
Changes in non-cash operating working capital:  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Trade and other receivables  $(79)  $1,437   $1,444   $1,497 
Inventories   (2,932)   (3,007)   (12,691)   (3,043)
Prepaids and deposits   5,255    (2,313)   2,095    (3,451)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   5,733    3,387    13,172    12,819 
Deposits received   1,976    390    2,040    454 
Due from a related party   102    (29)   5    (202)
   $10,056   $(135)  $6,066   $8,074 

 

(b) Table below summarizes the information related to non-cash capital transactions:

 

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
   Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
Non-cash capital transactions:  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Environmental rehabilitation expenditure paid from reclamation deposit  $   $390   $   $233 
Acquisition of Adventus paid by equity securities           176,265     
Additions of plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   435    1,749    5,246    1,104 
Capital expenditures of mineral rights and properties included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $(23,972)  $1,106   $4,608   $2,197 

 

(c) Table below summarizes the information related to cash and cash equivalents:

 

   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024 
Cash on hand and at bank  $204,919   $112,355 
Bank term deposits and short-term money market investments   139,736    40,587 
Total cash and cash equivalents  $344,655   $152,942 

 

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