Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining (SSMR) Q3 2026 earnings summary
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Q3 2026 earnings summary
12 Nov, 2026Executive summary
Advancing the permitted Sunshine Mine and related refinery projects; planned mine restart remains targeted for late 2028, subject to feasibility results, investment decision and construction.
No silver sales in 9M 2026; 9M net loss was $50.9 million, while IPO proceeds lifted cash and cash equivalents to $261.4 million at September 30.
Financial highlights
Q3 2026 net loss was $20.9 million vs. $9.9 million in Q3 2025; 9M loss was $50.9 million vs. $21.0 million.
Operating loss was $23.4 million in Q3 2026 vs. $9.7 million YoY; 9M operating loss was $54.2 million vs. $18.2 million.
Pre-development expense rose to $13.1 million in Q3 and $30.6 million in 9M 2026, primarily reflecting drilling, feasibility work, underground development and infrastructure activity.
9M operating cash use was $40.9 million vs. $14.8 million in 2025; investing cash use was $15.8 million vs. $7.1 million.
Outlook and guidance
Sunshine Mine Feasibility Study is expected to be completed in Q2 2027; a final investment decision is expected afterward, with production restart targeted for late 2028 if approved.
Mine study is evaluating a new mill capable of up to 2,000 tonnes per day, compared with the current base case of approximately 1,000 tonnes per day.
Silver/copper refinery and Antimony Refinery feasibility studies target completion in Q2 2027.
Available funds are expected to cover working capital, capital expenditures and debt obligations for at least 12 months from the financial statement issuance date.
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