Investment in Affiliates | Investment in Affiliates During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized $7,288 and $5,011 of income, respectively, on its investment in the LGJV Entities, representing its ownership share of the LGJV Entities’ results, including the effect of the priority distribution payment. The equity income or loss in affiliates includes amortization of the carrying value of the investment in excess of the underlying net assets of the LGJV Entities. This basis difference is being amortized as the LGJV Entities’ proven and probable reserves are processed. On February 15, 2024, the LGJV made a $30,000 capital distribution to the LGJV partners, of which the Company’s share was $21,000. Subsequently, on April 22, 2024, the LGJV made a $25,000 capital distribution to the LGJV partners, of which the Company’s share was $17,500. The LGJV Entities’ combined balance sheets as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the combined statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and the statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows: (in thousands) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 29,784 $ 34,303 Receivables 12,221 12,634 Inventories 14,598 16,397 VAT receivable 10,117 12,610 Income tax receivable 18,828 20,185 Other current assets 2,770 1,253 Total current assets 88,318 97,382 Non-Current Assets Mine development, net 234,083 234,980 Property, plant and equipment, net 165,411 171,965 Deferred tax assets 7,389 9,568 Total non-current assets 406,883 416,513 Total Assets $ 495,201 $ 513,895 LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ CAPITAL Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 39,649 $ 38,704 Related party payable 485 560 Total current liabilities 40,134 39,264 Non-Current Liabilities Lease liability 188 208 Asset retirement obligation 11,810 11,593 Deferred tax liabilities 3,952 3,885 Total non-current liabilities 15,950 15,686 Owners’ Capital Capital contributions 425,638 455,638 Paid-in capital 18,186 18,186 Accumulated deficit (4,707) (14,879) Total owners’ capital 439,117 458,945 Total Liabilities and Owners’ Capital $ 495,201 $ 513,895 Three Months Ended, March 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 Revenue $ 72,218 $ 69,865 Expenses Cost of sales 30,771 25,988 Royalties 330 418 Exploration 1,371 463 General and administrative 4,285 3,936 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 20,256 20,819 Total expenses 57,013 51,624 Other expense (income) Accretion expense 217 296 Interest expense 195 126 Interest income (273) — Other income (5) (12) Foreign exchange loss (gain) 124 (827) 258 (417) Income before taxes 14,947 18,658 Income tax expense 4,775 5,957 Net income and comprehensive income $ 10,172 $ 12,701 Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 10,172 $ 12,701 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 20,256 20,819 Accretion 217 296 Deferred taxes 2,341 907 Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency rate change 346 (414) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: VAT receivable 2,517 2,521 Receivables 413 13,277 Inventories 1,232 (1,075) Other current assets (1,517) (2,610) Income tax receivable 1,037 4,187 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 386 (9,459) Payables to related parties (75) (1,106) Net cash provided by operating activities 37,325 40,044 Cash flows from investing activities: Mine development (9,993) (8,312) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,835) (2,542) Materials and supplies inventory — (512) Net cash used by investing activities (11,828) (11,366) Cash flows from financing activities: Equipment loan and lease payments (16) (290) Capital distribution (30,000) — Net cash used by financing activities (30,016) (290) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,519) 28,388 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 34,303 34,936 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 29,784 $ 63,324 Interest paid $ 195 $ 126 Interest earned $ 273 $ — |