Sunstone Metals (STM) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Advanced Ecuadorian gold-copper projects with low-cost exploration and strict expenditure focus.

• Published maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for El Palmar and expanded Bramaderos mineralisation.

• Initiated strategic process to attract corporate partners for project development, with strong industry interest.

• Maintained a cash balance of $2.7 million at year-end, supporting ongoing discussions and operations.

Financial highlights

• Reported net loss of $2,406,942 for FY2025, compared to $2,293,242 loss in FY2024.

• Interest income declined to $67,661 from $125,798 year-over-year due to lower cash balances.

• Non-current assets increased to $91,896,094 (from $82,866,040), current assets stable at $3,168,636.

• Cash at year-end was $2,674,579, with net assets of $94,129,224 and total liabilities of $935,506.

• Equity raised: $11,068,945 from placements and $1,015,169 from options exercised.

Outlook and guidance

• Ongoing exploration and development activities planned for Bramaderos and El Palmar.

• Actively assessing commercial and corporate growth opportunities, including acquisitions.

• No dividends declared or recommended; focus remains on project advancement.