("Andrada" or the "Company")
Tin concentrate tonnage increases by 11% year-on-year and exploration commences at Lithium Ridge
Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), a tin producer with a critical raw materials portfolio of mining and exploration assets in Namibia, hereby provides an operational update for the first quarter ended 31 May 2025 ("Q1 FY2026" or the "Quarter").
§ 7% increase Year - on - Year ("YoY") in ore processed in Q1 FY2026 to 254 745 tonnes (Q1 FY2025: 237 976 tonnes)
§ 11% increase in tin concentrate produced YoY in Q1 FY2026 to 405 tonnes (Q1 FY2025: 364 tonnes)
§ 2% increase in contained tin produced YoY in Q1 FY2026 to 238 (Q1 FY2025: 233 tonnes)
§ 3% increase in plant utilisation YoY in Q1 FY2026 to 93% (Q1 FY2025: 90%)
§ 6% increase in plant processing rate YoY in Q1 FY2026 to 142 tonnes per hour (Q1 FY2025: 134)
§ USD32 993 realised tin price per tonne in Q1 FY2026 (Q1 FY2025: USD30 839)
§ 12.1 tonnes saleable tantalum concentrate produced in Q1 FY2026 (Q1 FY2025: 8.6 tonnes)
§ The crushing circuit for the additional jig plant (see announcement dated 12 February 2025) has been delivered to Uis and production is targeted for the second half of 2025 calendar year
§ The Joint Development Committee ("JDC"), has approved the Lithium Ridge Stage 1 workplan and budget for exploration activities, which commenced in May 2025
§ Q1 FY2026 C1 ¹ costs at USD 18 901 per tonne of contained tin
− Decreased by 11% Quarter-on-Quarter ("QoQ") compared to Q4 FY2025
§ Q1 FY2026 C2 ² costs at USD 24 139 per tonne of contained tin
− Decreased by 3% QoQ compared to Q4 FY2025
§ Q1 FY2026 all-in sustaining cost ³ ("AISC") at USD 28 999 per tonne of contained tin
− Decreased by 2% QoQ compared to Q4 FY2025
§ Average tin price per tonne increased by 9% QoQ and 7% YoY to USD 32 993
¹ C1 refers to the operating cash cost per tonne of contained tin excluding selling expenses and sustaining capital expenditure.
² C2 refers to C1 plus selling expenses such as logistics, smelting, royalties and tantalum credits.
³ All-in sustaining cost (AISC) incorporates all costs and expenses related to sustaining production per tonne of contained tin; mining, processing, engineering, overheads, stockpile movements, selling and tantalum credits.
"Andrada continues to demonstrate strong operational momentum and strategic progress across all areas of the business, reinforcing our role as a key enabler in the development of Namibia's critical minerals sector.
During the Quarter, we were delighted to see solid performance improvements at our Uis operation supported by enhancements from our Continuous Improvement 2 programme, including upgrades to the DMS circuit. These modifications drove an increase in processing rates and tin production, highlighting the growing efficiency and reliability of our operations. Production of our increasingly valuable byproduct tantalum improved notably, reinforcing our multi-mineral offering. Operational c ost performance improved overall, driven by ongoing pro-active cost-reduction initiatives that are expected to enhance cashflows over the course of the year. This includes the completion of a group-wide corporate restructuring, which is expected to further rationalise the cost base and strengthen overall profitability.
Construction of the new jig plant is advancing well, with the front-end crushing circuit delivered to Uis and fabrication of key components underway. As we look ahead, Andrada remains focused on operational excellence, disciplined capital deployment, and the strategic development of our diversified critical minerals portfolio."
Parameter |
Unit |
Q4 FY2025⁴ |
Q1 FY2025 |
Q1 FY2026 |
Feed grade |
% Sn |
0.134 |
0.141 |
0.136 |
Plant processing rate |
tph |
141 |
134 |
142 |
Ore processed
|
t |
244 314 |
237 976 |
254 745 |
Tin concentrate |
t |
379 |
364 |
405 |
Contained tin |
t |
228 |
233 |
238 |
Tin recovery* |
% |
70 |
69 |
69 |
Plant availability |
% |
88 |
89 |
88 |
Plant utilisation |
% |
91 |
90 |
93 |
C1 operating cost¹ |
USD/t |
21 206 |
18 869 |
18 901 |
C2 operating cost² |
USD/t |
24 948 |
23 422 |
24 139 |
AISC³ |
USD/t |
29 576 |
28 775 |
28 999 |
Tin price achieved |
USD/t |
30 243 |
30 839 |
32 993 |
* Tin recovery includes stockpiles.
1 C1 refers to the operating cash cost per tonne of contained tin excluding selling expenses and sustaining capital expenditure.
2 C2 refers to C1 plus selling expenses such as logistics, smelting, royalties and includes tantalum credits.
3 All-in sustaining cost (AISC) incorporates all costs and expenses related to sustaining production per tonne of contained tin; mining, processing, engineering, overheads, stockpile movements, selling tantalum credits.
4 Quarter costs exclude year-end adjustments
Tantalum operations delivered a notable improvement in performance during the Quarter, driven by a higher feed grade and the reprocessing of off-specification material. As a result, approximately 12 tonnes of concentrate with 1.4 tonnes of contained tantalum were produced. Of this, 10 tonnes of concentrate were shipped to Afrimet during the period, reflecting ongoing offtake execution and consistent production delivery.
Parameter |
Unit |
Q1 FY2025 |
Q4 FY2025 |
Q1 FY2026 |
Tantalum concentrate |
tonnes |
8.6 |
10.2 |
12.1 |
Contained tantalum |
kg |
867 |
1 084 |
1 385 |
Tantalum grade |
% |
10.0 |
10.6 |
11.4 |
Tantalum recovery |
% |
3.2 |
3.6 |
5.3 |
SQM and Andrada management teams at Lithium Ridge in May 2025. Right-hand photo shows Andrada CEO, Anthony Viljoen (L) and SQM International Lithium CEO, Mark Fones carrying a spodumene crystal at Lithium Ridge (Namibia).
Operational cost performance improved in Q1 FY2026 compared to Q4 FY2025, primarily driven by increased production volumes and ongoing cost control measures across the Group. The 3% increase in C2 costs was attributable to a higher tin royalty rate applied during the quarter. In response, the Company has implemented cost-reduction initiatives across the group operations, which are expected to support improved cashflows as the financial year progresses.
CONTACTSAndrada Mining LimitedAnthony Viljoen, CEO Sakhile Ndlovu, Head of Investor Relations
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BerenbergJennifer Lee Natasha Ninkov
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Andrada Mining Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM), New York (OTCQB) and Namibia Stock Exchange, and has mining assets in Namibia, a top-tier investment jurisdiction in Africa. Andrada strives to produce critical raw materials including tin, tantalum and lithium from a large resource portfolio, to contribute to a more sustainable future, improved living conditions and the upliftment of communities adjacent to its operations. Leveraging its strong foundation in Namibia, Andrada is on a strategic path to become a leading African producer of critical metals including tin, lithium, tungsten, tantalum and copper. These metals are important enablers of the green energy transition, being essential for components of electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines.