HIGHLIGHTS
 3Q2022 Core Net Income decreased to Php210 million from Php716 million in
3Q2021 due to lower metal output and metal prices and a significant increase in
power rates
 9M2022 Core Net Income of Php1.543 billion lower by 17% than 9M2021 on account
of lower copper prices mitigated by higher forex rate
 EBITDA for 3Q2022 slipped to Php611 million from Php1.168 billion in 3Q2021
 9M2022 EBITDA decreased by 7% to Php2.964 billion from Php3.194 billion in
9M2021
 Tonnage for 3Q2022 at 1.873 million tonnes, lower compared with 2.006 million
tonnes in 3Q2021 on account of supply chain disruption on needed materials and
supplies
(Manila, Philippines) – The Board of Directors of Philex Mining Corporation (PSE:PX) (the
“Company” or “Philex”) today announced that the Company generated a quarter of lower
but positive results. Philex recorded a Core Net Income of Php210 million for the quarter,
from P716 million of same period in 3Q2021, mainly due to lower copper prices,
ameliorated with favorable foreign exchange rates and managed operating expenses. The
3Q2022 Core Net Income of Php210 million tapers off from the Php676 million achieved in
1Q2022 and the Php657 million posted in 2Q2022. This brings the 9M2022 core net income
to Php1.543 billion, lower by 17% over the same period of 9M2021, attributable to lower
copper price, decreased metal output, and higher power rates―despite the efficient
deployment of operating costs and expenses.
3Q2022 EBITDA at Php611 million is lower than the P1.182 billion of 1Q2022 and P1.171
billion of 2Q2022, maintaining the positive trend during the first two quarters, topping up
9M2022 EBITDA to Php2.964 billion, a slight 7% decrease from the same period in
9M2021.
Reported net income for 3Q2022 is Php240 million, a 67% decrease over the same period
3Q2021, while 9M2022 reported net income reached Php1.639 billion, a 13% decrease
from 9M2021.
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Production and Revenues
The Company showed consistent production output in the third quarter of the year. For
3Q2022, total tonnage milled was at 1.873 million tonnes, lower compared to the 2.006
million tonnes in 3Q2021 but slightly higher than the 1.859 million tonnes of 2Q2022.
Gold output at 12,144 ounces in 3Q2022 was lower when compared to the 14,270 ounces
of 3Q2021 on account of lower tonnage milled and slightly lower gold grade. On the other
hand, copper ore grades remained higher and improved in 3Q2022 when compared with
3Q2021. The improvement in the copper ore grades mitigated the impact of lower tonnage
milled to total copper output in 3Q2022 when compared with 3Q2021.
The Company was able to maintain a sustained trend in metal output since 1Q2022 for
both gold and copper mainly due to the resilient execution of mining plans.
Revenues for 3Q2022 stood at Php2.245 billion and was 15% lower than revenues of the
same period of 3Q2021 on account of lower gold and copper prices. However, the favorable
exchange rate effect reduced the negative impact to the revenues in 3Q2022 when
compared with previous periods. For the 9M2022 period, revenues at Php7.677 billion was
slightly lower from revenues of 9M2021 at Php7.742 billion. Net revenues, after smelting
charges were P2.044 billion for 3Q2022 and P7.058 billion for the 9M2022.
Operating Costs and Expenses
The Company’s operating cost and expenses for 3Q2022 stood at Php1.8 billion, higher
than 3Q2021 of Php1.603 billion largely attributable to higher power rates and elevated
cost of materials and supplies. In spite of the slight increase in purchase prices of materials
and supplies, the Company continues to manage operating costs efficiently.
For the 9M2022, operating cost inched up by 6% to Php5.118 billion from Php4.843 billion
in 9M2021, mainly on account of higher power costs, higher procurement costs of materials
and supplies as a result of the higher inflationary global environment brought about by the
pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Silangan Project
Ground works have already commenced at the Silangan Copper and Gold Project
(“Silangan”) in Surigao del Norte, in accordance with its In-Phase mine plan, following the
completion of the Stock Rights Offer (SRO) in August 3, 2022. To complete the funding
requirement for the development of Phase 1 of Silangan, the Company has commenced
the debt syndication process led by BDO Capital and Investment Corporation, the lead
arranger.
The Company is currently completing the Front End Engineering Design works. To date,
the Company continues with the earthmoving works for the construction of the ventilation
pad and the boxcut portal necessary for the commencement of the underground tunneling
works. In addition, advance de-watering works are also being undertaken in preparation for
the driving of the decline tunnel.
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Industry Outlook
The mining industry in general continues to enjoy a healthy outlook in the country despite
the current global concerns of high inflation, and industrial production and supply issues in
countries such as China. The higher Peso to US$ exchange rate will however be a positive
factor to the Company’s revenue which is denominated in US$.
The Government under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not waned from its resolve for
mining to be one of the major contributors to accelerate economic recovery. In the recent
Multi-stakeholder Forum organized by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), the President emphasized the importance of utilizing and developing
the country’s natural wealth and resources.
“It is on the strength of Government support that we soldier on in the industry,” according
to Eulalio B. Austin Jr., Philex President and CEO. “In spite of the current concerns
worldwide, particularly on the high levels of global inflation, the volatility of currencies and
of metal prices, we maintain a positive outlook, considering that copper, one of our major
products, has been identified as a green metal necessary for the global fight against climate
change. Philex will continue to raise the bar to promote right and principled mining,
particularly where ESG, sustainability and, most especially, resiliency are concerned.”
“Time is, indeed, of the essence, and we cannot afford to let our guard down,” according
to Manuel V. Pangilinan, Philex Chairman. “Though the impact of COVID-19 has tapered
off, we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Thus, we continue to tread cautiously. That said,
I continue to have faith in the resilience of Philex and of the Filipino nation. I trust that on
the basis of our sustained performance, 2022 will still be a relatively good year for the
Company and for the industry. The recent pronouncements of the Government towards the
mining industry has given us hope, as we strive even harder to contribute to the
development of the mining industry in general, and uplift the lives of our host communities
in particular”