Kuya Silver’s shares fell 7.7% following the earnings release, reflecting investor disappointment with the cautious outlook on production ramp-up and ongoing capital-intensive development weighing on margins and near-term profitability.
- Q2 production at Bethania surged with mineralized material mined up 66% from Q1 and a record 30,500 silver equivalent ounces processed.
- Average silver grade improved to 6.66 oz/tonne and recovery reached ~82%, highlighting operational progress despite early-stage status.
- Revenue increased to $1.25 million for the quarter, more than doubling H1 2026 revenue versus last year, yet the company remains unprofitable with a $2.8 million net loss for the first half.
- Capital spending and development activities intensified, including 437 meters of underground advancement and infrastructure upgrades, pressuring margins.
- Management signaled a targeted throughput of 350 tonnes per day by year-end, but timing remains uncertain, underscoring execution risk and a cautious outlook.
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