
ORVANA ANNOUNCES Q3 FY2026 RESULTS & AUGUST COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION RAMP-UP IN BOLIVIA
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Published: Aug 14, 2026, 08:30 AM GMT+9
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Orvana Minerals Corp. provides updates on the Oxides Stockpile Project at its Don Mario operation in Bolivia, and reports results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 ("Q3 FY2026").
" We are very excited that our new Bolivian Copper Cathodes Circuit, and our revamped Gold-Silver Dore Circuit, have entered the commercial production ramp-up phase, after overcoming logistical hurdles in Bolivia during May and June. Our Bolivian team is focused on executing a safe and disciplined ramp-up, with the goal of achieving stable commercial production in September 2026 " said Juan Gavidia, Chief Executive Officer of Orvana Minerals. "This positive momentum for Bolivia, together with the doubling of our exploration area at Taguas, Argentina, through the acquisition of Evelina, reflects the disciplined execution of the growth strategy Orvana has pursued in recent years" , added Mr. Gavidia
Bolivia – EMIPA Oxides Stockpile Project ("OSP") Completed commissioning of Crushing, Milling, Thickening, Acid Leaching, Filtration (source of both Copper PLS-Pregnant Leach Solution and Gold-Silver cake), Copper Cathodes Circuit (SX-EW), and Gold-Silver Dore Circuit (CN Leach plus ADR). With the production of copper PLS and gold-silver cake established in July, ramp-up activities across the copper and precious metals circuits are currently progressing in August, as planned. Operational efforts remain focused on achieving stable commercial production in September 2026. The timing of the ramp-up and attainment of targeted production levels remain subject to operational performance and market conditions.
FY2026 Revised Guidance: During May and June 2026 (Orvana Q3 FY2026) Bolivia experienced 53 days of significant civil unrest, including nationwide strikes and road blockades, which disrupted the movement of goods and personnel across the country and materially impacted logistics and supply chains. While logistics have fully normalized as of the date of this news release, these disruptions delayed the execution of the OSP by 60 days for some items, and for more than 90 days in some others. As a result of the operational delays arising mainly from the logistics disruptions, EMIPA updated its production plan and has accordingly revised its guidance for fiscal 2026:
EMIPA YTD FY2026 Actual (4) FY2026 Revised Guidance (4) FY2026 Guidance (2) (3) Metal Production Gold (oz) 959 4,200 – 4,700 13,000 – 14,000 Copper (million lbs) - 1.9 – 2.1 6.7 – 7.5 COC (co-product) ($/oz) gold (1) (2) - - $1,900 - $2,300 COC (co-product) ($/lb) copper (1) (2) - - $2.60 - $3.20 AISC (co-product) ($/oz) gold (1) (2) - - $2,200 - $2,600 AISC (co-product) ($/lb) copper (1) (2) - - $2.90 - $3.50 (1) Cash costs per ounce (COC) and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) per ounce are Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures, intended to provide additional information to investors and do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. For further information, see the "Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures" section of the Company's Q3 FY2026 MD&A. (2) COC and AISC are reported for gold and copper. Silver production is accounted for as a by-product of gold, and the associated revenues are credited against gold production costs for the purpose of COC and AISC calculations. EMIPA fiscal 2026 guidance for COC and AISC assumed an average BOB to U.S. Dollar exchange rate of 9.60. EMIPA fiscal 2026 guidance for COC and AISC of gold assumed a by-product silver price of $75 per ounce. (3) The FY2026 production and cost guidance was established in February 2026 based on the information and assumptions available at that t...
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