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RNS Number : 7330S Adriatic Metals PLC 28 July 2025
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28 July 2025
Adriatic Metals PLC
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT
For the three months ended 30 June 2025
("Q2" or "Quarter")
Q2 HIGHLIGHTS
• Production increased 23% to 1.7Moz AgEq(1) in Q2 2025 vs 1.4Moz AgEq
in Q1 2025
• 99kt ore milled in Q2 2025 vs 66kt in Q1 2025, a 50% improvement
• Mine development increased 24% to 904m in Q2 vs 730m in Q1 2025
• Veovača Tailings Storage Facility ('TSF') construction was completed
in March and first tailings deposited on 2 April. A dedicated access road
linking the Vareš Processing Plant to the TSF was completed and has been
operational since June.
• FY 2025 production guidance has been revised to 475-525kt ore milled
(from 625-675kt) and 9.5-10.5Moz AgEq produced (from 12-13Moz AgEq).
• Second debt repayment of $19m made to Orion Mine Finance ('Orion') on
30 June 2025
• Debt repayment of $6m made to Trafigura in Q2 2025, with monthly
payments of $3m going forward.
• Cash balance as at 30 June 2025 of $59m (Q1 2025: $76m).
• On 13 June 2025, the Adriatic Board and the Dundee Precious Metals
('DPM') Board announced the reaching of an agreement on the terms of a
recommended acquisition of the entire issued ordinary share capital of
Adriatic by DPM.
• Post-period, commercial production achieved on 1 July 2025.
Laura Tyler, Managing Director & CEO of Adriatic, commented:
"I am pleased to report another quarter of improving safety metrics and
operational ramp up. Ore milled during Q2 totalled 99kt, a 50% increase
compared to the previous quarter. On 1 July, we announced the achievement of
commercial production - an important milestone for the Company.
As production during the first half of the year was below expectations due to
tailings management, full-year 2025 guidance has been revised to be in the
range of 475-525kt ore milled and 9.5-10.5Moz silver equivalent produced.
Following the Board's recommendation to accept the proposed acquisition of
Adriatic by Dundee Precious Metals, we remain committed to maintaining
positive operational momentum throughout this transactional period."
Adriatic Metals PLC (ASX:ADT, LSE:ADT1, OTCQX:ADMLF) ("Adriatic" or the
"Company") is pleased to provide an update on mining and processing activities
at the Vareš Silver Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina over Q2 2025.
1. OPERATIONS
Health & Safety
At the end of Q2 2025, the 12-month rolling Lost Time Injury Frequency
('LTIF') and Total Recordable Injury Frequency ('TRIF') were 2.48 and 5.59
respectively, compared to Q1 2025 where LTIF and TRIF were 2.86 and 5.00
respectively (frequency = (LTI or RI) * 1,000,000 / total hours worked).
Q2 2025 Production
FY 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025
Ore mined (t) 145,755 67,390 77,913
Ore milled (t) 76,402 65,991 99,062
Head grade - Ag (g/t) 217 296 263
Head grade - Au (g/t) 2.3 2.6 2.2
Head grade - Zn (%) 7.1 6.4 5.1
Head grade - Pb (%) 4.6 4.5 3.7
Recoveries - Ag (%) 90 95 86
Recoveries - Au (%) 71 71 69
Recoveries - Zn (%) 60 57 64
Recoveries - Pb (%) 64 74 72
Ag/Pb concentrate (kt) 5.5 5.3 6.1
Grade - Ag (g/t) 2,177 2,889 2,991
Grade - Au (g/t) 13.7 15.1 16.1
Grade - Pb (%) 40.8 41.4 42.6
Zn concentrate (kt) 7.1 5.3 6.8
Grade - Ag (g/t) 425 590 598
Grade - Au (g/t) 6.8 8.3 7.6
Grade - Zn (%) 45.7 45.8 47.1
Contained - Ag (oz) 481,245 595,993 720,449
Contained - Au (oz) 3,961 3,998 4,840
Contained - Zn (t) 3,226 2,419 3,209
Contained - Pb (t) 2,240 2,211 2,613
* Recoveries and contained metal are only into payable concentrates
Figure 1: Silver equivalent produced (koz)
In Q2 2025, 78kt of ore was mined, 15% higher than 67kt ore mined in Q1 2025.
This was aligned with processing rates which were constrained due to limited
access to the Veovaca TSF.
Underground development totalled 904m in Q2 2025, an 24% increase compared to
730m in Q1 2025.
At the Vares Processing Plant there was a record quarter of processing with
99kt of ore milled in Q2 2025 vs 66kt ore milled in Q1 2025, an increase of
50%. This resulted in production of 1.7Moz AgEq(1) in Q2 2025 vs 1.4Moz AgEq
in Q1 2025 (a 23% increase).
Milled tonnage was lower than expected due to tailings management and some
mechanical problems with the crusher. In Q2 an alternative route to haul
tailings from Vareš Processing Plant to the Veovača TSF was in use, which
limited tails deposition. The dedicated access road linking the Vareš
Processing Plant to the TSF was completed during the quarter and has been
operational over the past six weeks, thus removing the bottleneck that
prevented the operation running at rates required for commercial production.
At the Vares Processing Plant, mechanical issues with the crusher limited
processing rates in June; however, these issues have now been resolved. In
addition, the timing sequencing delays with the tailings filter has been
addressed and five new filter plates are expected to arrive in August. Their
installation will bring the filter press to its full design capacity.
At Rupice the backfill paste plant pad has been completed and construction has
commenced, the emulsion plant steelwork has been erected, and the final loader
and ancillary equipment has been commissioned. In addition, the contract for
the additional Water Treatment Plant has been awarded.
The expansion study to increase processing capacity to 1Mtpa is progressing on
schedule. Ausenco has completed both the site visit and the initial design
phase, and the tendering process for the new tailings press is underway. Mine
design and scheduling efforts to support the higher milling rate are also on
track, with completion expected in Q4. Preliminary work indicates that the
mine can supply the required ore with minimal capital investment.
On 1 July commercial production was declared based on maintaining plant
throughput levels of 75% capacity over 14 days, including 80% over 7 days, and
reaching 2,000tpd (90%) in late June.
FY 2025 production guidance has been revised to 475-525kt ore milled (from
625-675kt) and 9.5-10.5Moz AgEq produced (from 12-13Moz).
2. CORPORATE
On 13 June 2025, the Adriatic Board and the Dundee Precious Metals ('DPM')
Board announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended
acquisition of the entire issued ordinary share capital of Adriatic by DPM
(the "Acquisition"). It is intended that the Acquisition will be effected by
means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the
Companies Act 2006 (the "Scheme"). Further details can be found in the
announcement: 20e5537a-6b2.pdf
(https://api.investi.com.au/api/announcements/adt/20e5537a-6b2.pdf)
The full details of the Scheme and expected timetable were published on 14
July 2025, the announcement can be found here: 7fbb5016-81c.pdf
(https://api.investi.com.au/api/announcements/adt/7fbb5016-81c.pdf)
3. FINANCE
The second debt quarterly repayment to Orion of $19m was made at the end of
June 2025.
During the quarter debt repayment of $6m were made to Trafigura, with ongoing
monthly payments of $3m going forward.
Cash balance as at 30 June 2025 was $59m (Q1 2025: $76m).
Summary of Cash flow
A summary of operating, investing and financing cash flows during the Quarter,
before movements in exchange rates, as reported in the Appendix 5B Cash Flow
Report, is as follows:
USD'000
Net cash from operating activities 15,428
Net cash used in investing activities (7,669)
Net cash used in financing activities (24,961)
Effects of movement in exchange rates (17)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (17,219)
4. TENEMENT HOLDINGS
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.3.3, the Company's tenements as at 30
June 2025 are set out below. The Company holds a 100% interest in all
concession agreements and licences via its wholly owned subsidiaries with the
exception of the Raska (Suva Ruda) licence held by Deep Research d.o.o., which
is subject to changes that occurred during 2024.
Adriatic Metals PLC has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Deep
Research d.o.o. and its shareholders, which provides for the transfer of the
Raska (Suva Ruda) licence to a newly established company owned 100% by
Adriatic Metals PLC. It has also been agreed that the previous option
agreement over Deep Research d.o.o. will be terminated as part of the licence
transfer.
*Request for 1(st) extension submitted on time. Pending approval.
**Pending Ministry decision on a two-year extension for preparation of
reserves elaborate which excludes any geological exploration work. Upon
approval, plan is to split the exploration area into two new areas and
continue exploration work.
Notes:
Note 1: Formula for Silver Equivalent (AgEq) = ((Ag Produced x Ag $/oz) + (Au
Produced x Au $/oz) + (Zn Produced x Zn $/t) + (Pb Produced x Pb $/t) + (Cu
Produced x Cu $/t) + (Sb Produced x Sb $/t)) / (Ag $/oz). Produced quantities
are after recovery. Commodity prices: $25/oz Ag, $2,000/oz Au, $2,500/t Zn,
$2,000/t Pb, $2,000/t Cu, $2,000/t Sb.
Note 2: Unless otherwise stated, all dollar figures are United States dollars
($).
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Authorised by Laura Tyler, CEO and Managing Director of Adriatic Metals.
For further information please visit: www.adriaticmetals.com
(http://www.adriaticmetals.com/) ; email: info@adriaticmetals.com
(mailto:info@adriaticmetals.com) , @AdriaticMetals
(https://twitter.com/AdriaticMetals) on Twitter; or contact:
Adriatic Metals PLC
Klara Kaczmarek Tel: +44 (0) 7859 048228
GM - Corporate Development Klara.kaczmarek@adriaticmetals.com (mailto:Klara.kaczmarek@adriaticmetals.com)
Burson Buchanan Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Bobby Morse / Oonagh Reidy adriatic@buchanan.uk.com (mailto:adriatic@buchanan.uk.com)
RBC Capital Markets
Farid Dadashev / James Agnew / Jamil Miah Tel: +44 (0) 20 7653 4000
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
Ashton Clanfield / Callum Stewart / Varun Talwar Tel: +44 (0) 20 7710 7600
Morrow Sodali
Cameron Gilenko Tel: +61 466 984 953
MARKET ABUSE REGULATION DISCLOSURE
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company
(LEI: 549300OHAH2GL1DP0L61) to constitute inside information for the
purpose of Article 7 of EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it
forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) ACT
2018, as amended. The person responsible for arranging and authorising the
release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Laura Tyler, CEO and
Managing Director.
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
ADRIATIC METALS PLC
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
624 403 163 30 JUNE 2025
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter Year to date
USD'000
(6 months)
USD'000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers 50,964 84,936
1.2 Payments for
a) exploration & evaluation (if expensed) (1,377) (2,309)
b) development (3,933) (6,982)
c) production (12,757) (24,197)
d) staff costs (8,206) (17,382)
e) administration and corporate costs (10,355) (16,220)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received 409 559
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (442) (1,132)
1.6 Income taxes paid - -
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - -
1.8 Other - VAT refund 1,125 5,653
1.9 Net cash from operating activities 15,428 22,926
2. Cash flows from investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire:
a) entities - -
b) tenements - -
c) property, plant and equipment (7,669) (12,723)
d) exploration & evaluation (if capitalised) - -
e) investments - -
f) other non-current assets - -
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:
a) entities - -
b) tenements - -
c) property, plant and equipment - -
d) investments - -
e) other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - -
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
2.5 Other - -
2.6 Net cash used in investing activities (7,669) (12,723)
3. Cash flows from financing activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt - 50,000
securities)
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities - -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options and warrants - -
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt - (1,796)
securities
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings (24,961) (45,188)
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings - -
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other - concentrate prepayment net of fees - 25,000
3.10 Net cash used in financing activities (24,961) 28,016
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 75,917 20,698
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 15,428 22,926
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) (7,669) (12,723)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) (24,961) 28,016
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held (17) (219)
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 58,698 58,698
5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents Current quarter Previous quarter
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash
USD'000
USD'000
flows) to the related items in the accounts
5.1 Bank balances 58,642 75,144
5.2 Call deposits - -
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other - brokerage cash 56 774
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 58,698 75,918
6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates Current quarter
USD'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included (296)
in item 1
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included -
in item 2
During the Quarter, Adriatic paid an aggregate total of $296k to Directors, or
companies controlled by them, consisting of salaries and fees.
7. Financing facilities Total facility amount at quarter end Amount drawn at quarter end
Note: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements USD'000 USD'000
available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance
available to the entity.
7.1 Loan facilities 142,500 142,500
7.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
7.3 Other (please specify) 25,000 25,000
7.4 Total financing facilities 167,500 167,500
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end -
7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the
lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured.
If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed
to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of
those facilities as well.
The $142.5m Orion Debt Financing package consists of $120m Senior Secured Debt
and $22.5m Copper Stream arrangement. The first two tranches of $30m of the
$120m Senior Secured Debt were drawn down in December 2022 and February 2023
and the third tranche was drawn down in April 2023. The $22.5m Copper Stream
deposit was received in February 2023. The remaining fourth $30m tranche of
the Senior Secured Debt was drawn down in January 2024.
In January 2025 the Company completed a $25m concentrate prepayment agreement
with Trafigura with funds drawn down in the same
month.
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities USD'000
8.1 Net cash from operating activities (Item 1.9) 15,428
8.2 Net cash (used in) investing activities (Item 2.6) (7,669)
8.3 Total relevant earnings (Item 8.1 + Item 8.2) 7,759
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (Item 4.6) 58,698
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (Item 7.5) -
8.6 Total available funding (Item 8.4 + Item 8.5) 58,698
8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (Item 8.6 divided by Item 8.3) 7.6
8.8 If Item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following
questions:
1. Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the
current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why
not?
Answer: N/A
2. Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take
any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are
those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
3. Does the entity expect to be able to continue its
operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters
disclosed.
Date: 27 July 2025
Authorised by: Audit and Risk Committee
(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)
Notes
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AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash
flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards
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