Contango ORE, Inc. recently released its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, and the figures are nothing short of remarkable. The company reported an income of
$23.0 million from operations, a huge turnaround compared to the loss of
$3.1 million reported in the same quarter of 2024. This substantial increase is attributed to excellence in gold production and operational efficiency at their
Manh Choh project in Alaska. Furthermore, Contango achieved a net income of
$15.9 million for Q2 2025, equivalent to
$1.26 per issued share and
$1.24 per fully-diluted share—a significant improvement from the
$18.5 million net loss recorded a year prior.
Production Overview
During Q2 2025, a total of
17,764 ounces of gold were sold, leading to cash costs of
$1,416 per ounce, and an all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) of
$1,548 per ounce. Both metrics are significantly below the company's
2025 target of $1,625 per ounce. The company is gearing up for its third production campaign, slated to kick off on
August 14, 2025, with expected production of
15,000 ounces of gold. The total processing involved is pegged at
250,000 tons, with an average expected gold grade of approximately
0.23 ounces per ton (7 grams per ton).
Financial Highlights
In terms of cash flow, the first half of 2025 saw net cash provided from operating activities amount to
$36.9 million, an astonishing rise from the
$6.9 million used in the same timeframe last year. The jump is largely credited to productive operations at the Manh Choh project and substantial cash distributions of
$54.0 million received from the
Peak Gold joint venture. The company has prudently managed its expenditures as well, with cash used in investing activities totaling
$159,870 for the first six months of 2025 compared to the
$27.2 million in the prior-year period, focusing on development costs for their projects.
Project Updates
In addition to current operations,
Contango ORE is moving forward with the
Johnson Tract project, working on permitting for underground exploration, as well as environmental and engineering groundwork required for road and barge landing access. The company is strategically positioning itself to exploit its existing assets wisely, with a strong focus on minimizing debt and enhancing financing forms originating from a recent transformer sale, minimizing their hedge contracts.
Conference Call
To further discuss these positive developments, Contango will host a
conference call and webcast on
August 14, 2025, at
1 PM EST / 10 AM PST. Investors and interested parties can join using the provided link to gain deeper insights into the company’s operational strategies and forthcoming initiatives.
About Contango
Contango ORE is a robust player in the gold exploration market, trading on the NYSE American under the ticker CTGO. The company holds a
30% interest in the Peak Gold joint venture, managing about
675,000 acres in Alaska earmarked for exploration and development activities. With a diverse array of projects and a focus on sustainability and operational excellence, Contango ORE is poised for growth in the mining industry.
Investors are urged to keep a close eye on Contango's proactive operational strategies, which are set to propel its future ventures and increase value for shareholders.
For further information or real-time updates, please visit their official website at
www.contangoore.com.