Q1 2026 Capstone Copper Corp Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Capstone Copper Corp (CSCCF) reported a 37% increase in production over the last three years, highlighting operational stability and cash generation.
- The company achieved record EBITDA for the sixth consecutive quarter, driven by solid production and strong commodity prices.
- Mantoverde operations quickly returned to design throughput rates after a strike, achieving record recoveries in Q1.
- Capstone Copper Corp (CSCCF) reduced net debt by more than $40 million compared to the year-end 2025, strengthening its financial position.
- The company maintained available liquidity of over $1 billion, ensuring readiness for future growth phases.
- Cost pressures related to diesel and sulfuric acid are impacting operations, necessitating a focus on cost discipline.
- Unplanned maintenance at Pinto Valley affected operations, although it was partially offset by higher grades.
- The company is exposed to sulfuric acid price volatility, which could impact the cost structure of copper cathode production.
- There are concerns about water balance and drought conditions at Pinto Valley, although measures are being taken to mitigate impacts.
- The potential sale of the Cozamin asset remains speculative, with no definitive plans disclosed, creating uncertainty about future cash flow contributions.
Good afternoon, and welcome to Capstone Copper's Q1 2026 results conference call. (Operator Instructions) This call is being recorded on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
I would now like to turn the call over to Daniel Sampieri. Please go ahead.
Thank you, operator, and thank you, everyone, for joining us today to discuss our first-quarter results.
Please note that the news release and regulatory filings are available on our website and on SEDAR+. If you are logged into the webcast, we will advance the slides of today's presentation, which are also available in the Investors section of our website.
I am joined today by our President and CEO, Cashel Meagher; our SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Jim Whittaker; and our SVP and Chief Financial Officer, Raman Randhawa. During the Q&A session at the end of the call, we will also be joined by our Head of Technical Services, Peter Amelunxen; and our SVP Risk, ESG, and our General Counsel, Wendy King.
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