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Starcore reports Q1 results

Starcore reports Q1 results

16 September 2024, Vancouver, BC / IRW Press / Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) (“Starcore” or the “Company”) reports results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2024 for the Company and its operations in Queretaro, Mexico. The full version of the Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis can be found on the Company’s website at www.starcore.com or on SEDAR+ under www.sedarplus.ca can be viewed. All financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.

“Our quarterly production continued the trend of the last two quarters and recorded solid results from operations and improved metal production,” said Robert Eadie, Chief Executive Officer. “We hope to continue this trend while we begin our investments in other projects in Mexico and Côte d’Ivoire.”

Financial highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024 (unaudited):

Cash on hand is $5.6 million and working capital is $7.1 million as of July 31, 2024;

Gold and silver sales of $8.88 million;

Mining revenues of $2.1 million;

Earnings of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per share; and

EBITDA(1) of $1.7 million

The following table includes selected highlights from the Company’s unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the quarters ended July 31, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unverified)

End of quarter

31 July

2024

2023

Sales volume

$ 8,877

$ 6,233

Production costs

(6,744)

(6,984)

Revenue from operating mining operations

2.133

(751)

Costs of administration, interest and foreign exchange

(1,382)

(835)

Loss from

(39)

(213)

Night. Income tax refund (expense)

(316)

91

Net profit (loss)

$ 396

$ (1,708)

(I) Earnings (loss) per share – basic

$ 0.01

$ (0.03)

(iii) Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

$ 0.01

$ (0.03)

Reconciliation from net profit to EBITDA(1))

For the three months up to 31 July

2024

2023

Net profit (loss)

$ 396

$ (1,708)

Unrealized loss on investments

39

213

Income tax expense

316

(91)

Depreciation and wear and tear

967

775

EBITDA

$ 1,718

$ (811)

EBITDA MARGIN(2)

19.4%

(13.0%)

(1) EBITDA (“earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization”) is a non-GAAP financial performance measure for which there is no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure is not comparable to a similar measure used by another company. The Company uses this non-GAAP measure, which may also be useful to investors because it provides a result that can be related to the Company’s stock price.

(2) EBITDA MARGIN is a measure of a company’s operating profitability and is reported as EBITDA divided by total revenue. EBITDA MARGIN is a non-GAAP financial performance measure for which there is no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure is not comparable to a similar measure used by another company. The Company uses this non-GAAP measure, which may also be useful to investors because it provides a result that can be related to the Company’s stock price.

Production highlights for the three-month period ending July 31, 2024:

Gold equivalent production of 2,841 ounces;

Mine operating cash costs of US$1,608/eqoz;

Total cost (AISC) of US$1,866/eqUz

The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin Mine for the periods ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the prior year ended April 30, 2024:

Actual results for the

Unit of measurement

3 months to 31 July 2024

3 months to 31 July 2023

12 months to 30 April 2024

Mining production of gold in Dore

thousand ounces

2.6

1.8

9.4

thousand ounces

18.3

12.3

58.0

thousand ounces

2.8

1.9

10.1

78.7

82.0

84.9

1.92

1.14

1.50

20.03

14.4

15.82

85.2%

84.0%

87.0%

56.9%

45.8%

50.9%

thousand tons

49.5

57.7

224.3

US Dollar

92

72

76

US Dollar

1,608

2,158

1,686

Salvador Garcia, B. Eng., a director of the Company and Chief Operating Officer, is the Company’s Qualified Person for the Project as defined by NI 43-101 and has prepared the technical information contained in this news release.

About Starcore

Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metal production with a focus and experience in Mexico. This base of producing assets has been complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America. With the Ivory Coast project, Starcore has expanded its reach internationally. The company is managed in the area of ​​corporate social responsibility and is committed to value-based decisions that increase shareholder value over the long term. For more information, please visit the investor-friendly website: www.starcore.com.

FOR STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES LTD.

(signed) “Gary Arca”

Gary Arca, Chief Financial Officer and Director

For further information please contact:

GARY ARCA

Telephone: (604) 602-4935 ext 214

ROBERT EADIE

Telephone: (604) 602-4935 ext 205

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