McEwen Inc. Reports Strong Profitability, $2.9B NPV for Los Azules Copper Project, and Remediates Internal Control Weakness

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McEwen Inc. reported a significant return to profitability for fiscal year 2025, driven by higher metal prices and improved operational performance, alongside the completion of a highly positive Feasibility Study for its Los Azules copper project. The company also successfully remediated a previously disclosed material weakness in its internal controls.

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• Strong Financial Turnaround

  Achieved net income of $34.4 million for FY2025, reversing a $43.7 million net loss in FY2024, driven by a 48% increase in average realized gold prices and improved gross profit. Working capital increased to $44.1 million from a negative $6.5 million, and cash and cash equivalents rose to $51.0 million.

• Los Azules Copper Project Feasibility Study Completed

  Completed a Feasibility Study for the Los Azules copper project, reporting an after-tax NPV8% of $2.9 billion and 10.2 billion pounds of proven and probable copper reserves, a significant value driver for the company. The project also received RIGI approval, providing substantial tax and regulatory benefits.

• Material Weakness in Internal Controls Remediated

  Successfully remediated the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting previously disclosed in the 2024 annual report, enhancing financial reporting reliability and corporate governance.

• Strategic Project Advancements

  Progressed development at the Stock project (Canada) targeting 2027 production, secured an Environmental Impact Assessment extension for El Gallo (Mexico) with mill construction planned for mid-2026, and received an $8.8 million dividend from the San José mine.

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This 10-K filing details a robust financial turnaround for McEwen Inc. in 2025, moving from a substantial net loss in 2024 to a significant net income. A key highlight is the completion of the Feasibility Study for the Los Azules copper project, revealing a compelling after-tax NPV of $2.9 billion and proven and probable reserves of 10.2 billion pounds of copper, which is a transformational development for the company. The approval of Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) further de-risks this major project by providing significant tax and regulatory benefits. Additionally, the company's successful remediation of a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting enhances investor confidence and corporate governance. While consolidated gold equivalent ounce production saw a decrease, the overall financial health and strategic project advancements position McEwen Inc. for future growth.