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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 9, 2024
GATOS SILVER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-39649
(Commission File Number)
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27-2654848
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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925 W Georgia Street,
Suite 910
Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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V6C 3L2
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (604) 424-0984
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since
last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
GATO |
New York Stock Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 9, 2024, Gatos Silver, Inc. issued a press release announcing
production results at the Cerro Los Gatos Mine for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2023 and providing certain other updates.
A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The information included in Item 2.02 of this Current Report
on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether
made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 9, 2024 |
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/s/ Dale Andres |
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Dale Andres |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
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925 W Georgia St, Suite 910
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L2
(604) 424-0984
www.gatossilver.com |
GATOS SILVER REPORTS 2023 SILVER PRODUCTION NEAR
TOP END OF GUIDANCE
Vancouver, BC — January 9, 2024 — Gatos
Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced production results for the quarter
and year ended December 31, 2023 at its 70%-owned Cerro Los Gatos (“CLG”) mine in Mexico. Silver production and silver equivalent
production were both near the top end of the 2023 guidance range, even after taking into account an upward guidance revision in November
2023.
Dale Andres, CEO of Gatos Silver, commented: “The
CLG mine performed very well during the fourth quarter and full year 2023. The operation achieved another record for mill throughput,
with a quarterly average higher than 3,000 tonnes per day during the fourth quarter. This was the fourth consecutive quarterly increase
in mill throughput rate, partially offsetting the expected lower grades of ore mined in 2023 compared with 2022. We are very encouraged
by recent mill throughput tests, which indicate that 3,500 tonnes per day is possible without significant capital investment. We are also
continuing to evaluate mill expansion options up to 4,000 tonnes per day in conjunction with further mine life extension opportunities.”
2023 CLG Production Results Compared with Guidance
(100% basis)
Contained Metal
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Original 2023 Guidance |
Updated 2023 Guidance |
2023
Actual
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Silver ounces (millions) |
7.4 – 8.2 |
8.8 - 9.3 |
9.21 |
Zinc pounds - in zinc conc. (millions) |
57 - 63 |
57 - 63 |
57.3 |
Lead pounds - in lead conc. (millions) |
36 - 40 |
36 - 40 |
38.9 |
Gold ounces - in lead conc. (thousands) |
5.4 – 6.2 |
5.4 - 6.2 |
5.26 |
Silver Equivalent ounces (millions)1 |
12.4 – 13.8 |
13.8 - 14.6 |
14.33 |
1 Silver equivalent production is calculated using prices
of US$22/oz silver, US$1.20/lb zinc, US$0.90/lb lead and US$1,700/oz gold to “convert” zinc, lead and gold production contained
in concentrate to “equivalent” silver ounces (contained metal, multiplied by price, divided by silver price).
Due to the continued strong performance of CLG during 2023 and changes
to mine plan sequencing, Gatos Silver increased production guidance for silver and silver equivalent on November 6, 2023 from the original
levels provided on February 23, 2023. Production guidance for zinc, lead and gold did not change after February 23, 2023. Gatos Silver
expects to provide annual production and cost guidance for 2024 toward the end of February.
As shown in the table above, 2023 silver production of 9.21 million
ounces and silver equivalent production of 14.33 million ounces were both close to the high end of upwardly revised guidance. For metals
with no guidance change during 2023, lead production of 38.9 million pounds was close to the high end of guidance, zinc production of
57.3 million pounds was slightly higher than the low end of guidance, and gold production was slightly below guidance.
Production Results (100% basis)
CLG comparative production highlights are summarized
below:
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Three Months Ended
December 31,
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Year Ended
December 31,
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CLG Production |
2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
Tonnes milled (dmt) |
277,318 |
261,929 |
1,071,400 |
971,595 |
Tonnes milled per day (dmt) |
3,014 |
2,847 |
2,935 |
2,662 |
Feed Grades |
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Silver (g/t) |
318 |
387 |
299 |
368 |
Zinc (%) |
3.86 |
3.74 |
3.90 |
4.37 |
Lead (%) |
1.86 |
1.95 |
1.85 |
2.31 |
Gold (g/t) |
0.30 |
0.30 |
0.29 |
0.33 |
Contained Metal |
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Silver ounces (millions) |
2.56 |
2.92 |
9.21 |
10.32 |
Zinc pounds - in zinc conc. (millions) |
14.6 |
13.5 |
57.3 |
60.7 |
Lead pounds - in lead conc. (millions) |
10.2 |
9.7 |
38.9 |
43.9 |
Gold ounces - in lead conc. (thousands) |
1.39 |
1.36 |
5.26 |
5.35 |
Silver Equivalent ounces (millions)1 |
3.88 |
4.16 |
14.33 |
15.84 |
Recoveries |
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Silver - in both lead and zinc concentrates |
90.3% |
89.6% |
89.4% |
89.8% |
Zinc - in zinc concentrate |
61.8% |
62.7% |
62.1% |
64.8% |
Lead - in lead concentrate |
89.8% |
86.3% |
88.7% |
88.7% |
Gold - in lead concentrate |
51.6% |
53.9% |
52.4% |
52.0% |
1 Silver equivalent production is calculated using prices
of US$22/oz silver, US$1.20/lb zinc, US$0.90/lb lead and US$1,700/oz gold to “convert” zinc, lead and gold production contained
in concentrate to “equivalent” silver ounces (contained metal, multiplied by price, divided by silver price).
Mill throughput averaged 3,014 tonnes per day during
the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, and averaged 2,935 tonnes per day during 2023, an
increase of 10% compared to 2022.
As expected, overall metal production in 2023 was
lower than 2022 because lower ore grades more than offset improved mill throughput. Silver production in 2023 declined by 11% from a record
10.32 million ounces in 2022. Zinc production declined by 6%, lead production by 12%, and gold production by 2%.
Silver production in the fourth quarter of 2023
was 2.56 million ounces, 12% below the record 2.92 million ounces in the fourth quarter of 2022. However, zinc, lead and gold production
increased by 8%, 5%, and 2%, respectively, compared with the fourth quarter of 2022.
Increased fourth quarter and 2023 mill throughput
rates were supported by continued debottlenecking and optimization efforts focused on achieving higher mining rates through increased
productivity and improved mine plan flexibility.
During December various mill throughput capacity
tests were successfully completed to better understand current plant capabilities and future bottlenecks. The mill operated for 27.3 days
during December and achieved an average of 3,573 tonnes per operational day with the highest being 4,096 tonnes with good metallurgical
performance. During the test period, minor electrical modifications were made to the mill motors and mill programming. After taking into
account maintenance downtime and the additional downtime for electrical upgrades during the month, the mill averaged 3,145 tonnes per
day during the month.
The test work has identified further plant optimization
work necessary for the plant to achieve 3,500 tonnes per day consistently, and those modifications are expected to be made during H1 2024
at a cost of less than US$0.5 million. The mine continues to be the constraint on improving mill throughput beyond 3,000 tonnes per day
on a sustainable basis. During 2024, the operation will be focused on further debottlenecking efforts in the mine and life extension to
take advantage of both current and future mill capabilities.
About Gatos Silver
Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration,
development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As
a 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine
and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV consists of approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing
a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets.
Qualified Person
Scientific and technical disclosure in this press
release was approved by Anthony (Tony) Scott, P.Geo., Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Technical Services of Gatos Silver
who is a “Qualified Person” as defined in S-K 1300 and NI 43-101.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute
“forward looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. and Canadian securities
laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding mine debottlenecking,
expected and potential mill throughput rates and associated production and capital costs, and further life extension opportunities are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently
available to management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed
or implied in the forward-looking statements, and such other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities commissions. Gatos Silver expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update
the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions,
or circumstances on which such statements are based unless required to do so by applicable law. No assurance can be given that such future
results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
Investors and Media Contact
André van Niekerk
Chief Financial Officer
investors@gatossilver.com
(604) 424-0984
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