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Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 06:09 AM

Taseko Mines Q1 Revenue +70% to $237.1M; Net Income $16.8M

AI Summary

Taseko Mines reported a strong financial turnaround in Q1 2026, with revenues surging 70.4% to $237.1 million and net income reaching $16.8 million, compared to a net loss in the prior year. This performance was driven by a 50% increase in copper production from the Gibraltar mine and the successful startup of the Florence Copper project, which began producing copper cathodes in February. The company also saw a substantial rise in cash flows from operations, reinforcing its financial position.

Key Highlights

  • Revenues increased 70.4% to $237.1 million for Q1 2026, up from $139.1 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net income was $16.8 million ($0.05 EPS) in Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a $28.6 million net loss ($0.09 loss per share) in Q1 2025.
  • Cash flows from operations rose 67.9% to $93.9 million in Q1 2026, compared to $55.9 million in Q1 2025.
  • Gibraltar mine produced 30.0 million pounds of copper in Q1 2026, a 50% increase from 20.0 million pounds in Q1 2025.
  • Florence Copper's SX/EW plant started in mid-February, producing 1.5 million pounds of copper cathode.
  • Total operating cost (C1) at Gibraltar was US$2.63 per pound of copper produced.
  • The Company held a cash balance of $169 million and total available liquidity of $322 million as of March 31, 2026.
  • Realized derivative loss of $17.4 million from copper collar contracts with a US$5.40/lb ceiling price.