UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Month of November 2023

 

Commission File Number: 001-35254

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

 

Suite 900, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

☐ Form 20-F    ☒  Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Note

 

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) is furnishing this Form 6-K to provide its financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and to incorporate such financial information into the Company’s registration statements referenced below.

 

Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statements on Form F-10 (Registration Statement File number 333-270315); Form F-3 (Registration Statement File numbers 333-252081 and 333-226963) and on Form S-8 (Registration Statement File number 333-195120) to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed.

 

Exhibits:

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Document

 

 

 

99.1

 

Unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

99.2

 

Management’s Discussion & Analysis

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

 

 

Date: November 8, 2023

By:

/s/ Jennifer Trevitt

Jennifer Trevitt

Corporate Secretary

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

 

(Unaudited)

 

 
-1-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars - Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

September 30, 2023

(unaudited)

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

$1,856

 

 

$11,245

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

2,672

 

Amounts due from related parties

 

 

11(b)

 

 

31

 

 

 

-

 

Taxes recoverable

 

 

5

 

 

 

5,812

 

 

 

3,737

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,063

 

 

 

1,671

 

Inventory

 

 

6

 

 

 

8,873

 

 

 

6,260

 

Total current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,108

 

 

 

25,585

 

Exploration and evaluation assets

 

 

8

 

 

 

50,451

 

 

 

49,804

 

Plant, equipment and mining properties

 

 

10

 

 

 

51,039

 

 

 

44,056

 

Long-term investments

 

 

7

 

 

 

891

 

 

 

1,746

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

$123,493

 

 

$121,196

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

$11,675

 

 

$9,469

 

Amounts due to related parties

 

 

11(b)

 

 

-

 

 

 

28

 

Taxes payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

895

 

Note payable

 

 

12

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,926

 

Warrant liability

 

 

13

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

475

 

Current portion of finance lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,738

 

 

 

971

 

Current portion of equipment loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

165

 

 

 

-

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,663

 

 

 

16,764

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

745

 

Equipment loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

-

 

Reclamation provision 

 

 

14

 

 

 

544

 

 

 

445

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,941

 

 

 

5,221

 

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,788

 

 

 

23,175

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

 

15

 

 

 

149,776

 

 

 

145,515

 

Equity reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,581

 

 

 

9,852

 

Treasury shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

(97)

 

 

(97)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,569)

 

 

(5,223)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51,986)

 

 

(52,026)

Total equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

102,705

 

 

 

98,021

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

 

$123,493

 

 

$121,196

 

 

Commitments – Note 18

 

Approved by the Board of Directors on November 8, 2023:

 

Peter Bojtos                                                                                                                                          Director                                            David Wolfin                                                                                                                                        Director

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
-2-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars - Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Revenue from mining operations

 

 

16

 

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

Cost of sales

 

 

16

 

 

 

9,952

 

 

 

7,058

 

 

 

26,101

 

 

 

18,832

 

Mine operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

2,060

 

 

 

5,258

 

 

 

10,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

17

 

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

997

 

 

 

3,999

 

 

 

3,469

 

Share-based payments

 

 

15

 

 

 

627

 

 

 

556

 

 

 

1,809

 

 

 

1,618

 

Income (loss) before other items

 

 

 

 

 

 

457

 

 

 

507

 

 

 

(550)

 

 

5,619

 

Other items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and other income

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

67

 

Loss on long-term investments

 

 

7

 

 

 

(295)

 

 

(1,221)

 

 

(899)

 

 

(2,503)

Fair value adjustment on warrant liability

 

 

13

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

478

 

 

 

2,692

 

Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(234)

 

 

251

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

(231)

Project evaluation expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(80)

Finance cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

(87)

 

 

(80)

 

 

(188)

Accretion of reclamation provision

 

 

14

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(36)

 

 

(32)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

(158)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(275)

 

 

(66)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

(221

 

 

 

(488

 

 

 

(946

 

 

 

5,278

 

Income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current income tax recovery (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

(142)

 

 

645

 

 

 

(642)

Deferred income tax recovery (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(693)

 

 

(499)

 

 

280

 

 

 

(2,836)

Income tax recovery (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(582)

 

 

(641)

 

 

925

 

 

 

(3,478)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(803)

 

 

(1,129)

 

 

(21)

 

 

1,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency translation differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

230

 

 

 

(290)

 

 

(346)

 

 

(52)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

$(573

)

 

$(1,419

)

 

$(367

)

 

 

1,748

 

Income (loss) per share

 

 

15(e)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

$(0.01)

 

($0.01)

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.02

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

$(0.01)

 

($0.01)

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.02

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

15(e)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

113,027,305

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

116,275,433

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
-3-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars - Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

Number of Common Shares

 

 

Share Capital Amount

 

 

Equity Reserves

 

 

Treasury Shares

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Total  Equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

102,243,211

 

 

$129,953

 

 

$9,573

 

 

$(97)

 

$(4,969)

 

$(55,953)

 

$78,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued for acquisition of La Preciosa

 

 

 

 

 

15,075,000

 

 

 

14,630

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,630

 

Exercise of options

 

 

 

 

 

48,000

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

(15)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

Issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(13)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(13)

Share-based payments

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,618

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,618

 

Net income for the period

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,800

 

 

 

1,800

 

Options cancelled or expired

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(831)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

831

 

 

 

-

 

Carrying value of exercise of RSUs

 

 

15

 

 

 

982,879

 

 

 

899

 

 

 

(899)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Currency translation differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(52)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(52)

Balance, September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

118,349,090

 

 

$145,515

 

 

$9,446

 

 

$(97)

 

$(5,021)

 

$(53,322)

 

$96,521

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

118,349,090

 

 

$145,515

 

 

$9,852

 

 

$(97)

 

$(5,223)

 

$(52,026)

 

$98,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the market issuances

 

 

15

 

 

 

5,360,300

 

 

 

3,597

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,597

 

Carrying value of RSUs exercised

 

 

15

 

 

 

1,005,333

 

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

(1,019)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance costs

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(355)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(355)

Share-based payments

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,809

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,809

 

Net loss for the period

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(21)

 

 

(21)

Options cancelled or expired

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(61)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

-

 

Currency translation differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(346)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(346)

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

124,714,723

 

 

$149,776

 

 

$10,581

 

 

$(97)

 

$(5,569)

 

$(51,986)

 

$102,705

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
-4-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars - Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Note

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash generated by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

$(21)

 

$1,800

 

Adjustments for non-cash items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

 

 

 

 

 

(280)

 

 

2,836

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

 

 

 

 

2,175

 

 

 

1,558

 

Accretion of reclamation provision

 

 

14

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

32

 

Loss on investments

 

 

7

 

 

 

899

 

 

 

2,503

 

Unrealized foreign exchange gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

(241)

 

 

(88)

Unwinding of fair value adjustment

 

 

12

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

177

 

Fair value adjustment on warrant liability

 

 

13

 

 

 

(478)

 

 

(2,692)

Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

-

 

Share-based payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,809

 

 

 

1,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,068

 

 

 

7,744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in non-cash working capital items

 

 

19

 

 

 

(3,201)

 

 

768

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

867

 

 

 

8,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares and units issued for cash, net of issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,242

 

 

 

30

 

Lease liability payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(933)

 

 

(933)

Equipment loan payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(184)

 

 

-

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,125

 

 

 

(903)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration and evaluation expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

(809)

 

 

(793)

Additions to plant, equipment and mining properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,575)

 

 

(5,347)

Acquisition of La Preciosa

 

 

4

 

 

 

(5,000)

 

 

(15,289)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,384)

 

 

(21,429)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,392)

 

 

(13,820)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,245

 

 

 

24,765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, ending

 

 

 

 

 

$1,856

 

 

$10,920

 

 

Supplementary Cash Flow Information (Note 19)  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company” or “Avino”) was incorporated in 1968 under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The Company is engaged in the production and sale of silver, gold, and copper and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. The Company’s head office and principal place of business is Suite 900, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Company is a reporting issuer in Canada and the United States, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), the NYSE American, and the Frankfurt and Berlin Stock Exchanges. The Company operates the Avino Mine which produces copper, silver and gold at the historic Avino property in the state of Durango, Mexico. The Company also owns interests in mineral properties located in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada.

 

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Statement of Compliance

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 – Interim Financial Reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as the most recent annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Company. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not contain all of the information required for full annual consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s December 31, 2022, annual consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are expressed in US dollars and have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. In addition, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting on a going concern basis.

 

Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

 

The Company’s management makes judgments in its process of applying the Company’s accounting policies to the preparation of its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. In addition, the preparation of financial data requires that the Company’s management make assumptions and estimates of the impacts on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period from uncertain future events and on the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates as the estimation process is inherently uncertain. Estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and the resulting impacts on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities are accounted for prospectively.

 

The critical judgments and estimates applied in the preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, are consistent with those applied and disclosed in Note 2 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

Basis of Consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its Mexican subsidiaries as follows:

 

Subsidiary

 

Ownership Interest

 

 

Jurisdiction

 

Nature of Operations

 

Oniva Silver and Gold Mines S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican operations and administration

 

Nueva Vizcaya Mining, S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican administration

 

Promotora Avino, S.A. de C.V. (“Promotora”)

 

 

79.09%

 

Mexico

 

Holding company

 

Compañía Minera Mexicana de Avino, S.A. de C.V.

(“Avino Mexico”)

 

98.45% direct

1.22% indirect (Promotora)

99.67% effective

 

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

La Luna Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

La Preciosa Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

Cervantes LLP

 

 

100%

 

U.S.

 

Holding company

 

 

Intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealized income and expenses arising from intercompany transactions, are eliminated in preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

New and amended IFRS that are effective for the current year:

 

In the current year, the Company has applied the below amendments to IFRS Standards and Interpretations issued by the IASB that were effective for annual periods that begin on or after January 1, 2023. These standards did not have a material impact on the Company’s disclosures or on the amounts in the current reporting periods.

 

Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Material Judgments – Disclosure of Accounting Policies

 

The amendments change the requirements in IAS 1 with regards to disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term “significant accounting policies” with “material accounting policy information.” Accounting policy information is material if, when considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonable by expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The supporting paragraphs in IAS 1 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events, or conditions, is immaterial and not required to be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events, or conditions, even of the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events, or conditions, is itself material. The IASB has also developed guidance and examples to explain and demonstrate the application of the “four-step materiality process” described in IFRS Practice Statement 2.

 

The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors – Definition of Accounting Estimates

 

The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty.”

 

The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted; however, the IASB retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard with the following clarifications:

 

 

·

A change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not a correct of an error

 

 

 

 

·

The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate are changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors

 

The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 12 – Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction

 

The amendments clarify that companies are required to recognize deferred taxes on transactions where both assets and liabilities are recognized, such as with leases and decommissioning liabilities. The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Future Changes in Accounting Policies Not Yet Effective as at September 30, 2023:

 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Company in the current or future reporting periods.

 

Amendments to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current with Covenants

 

The amendments aim to promote consistency in applying the requirements by helping companies determine whether, in the statement of financial position, debt and other liabilities with an uncertain settlement date should be classified as current (due or potentially due to be settled within one year) or non-current.

 

In addition, the amendment requires entities to disclose information to enable users of the financial statements to understand the risk that non-current liabilities with covenants could become repayable within twelve months. The amendments are applied on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2024, with early application permitted. The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IFRS 16 – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The amendments require a seller/lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a leaseback in a way that it does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The new requirements do not prevent a seller/lessee from recognizing in profit or loss any gain or loss relating to the partial or full termination of a lease. A seller-lessee applies the amendments retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Change in Accounting Estimates and Errors to sale or leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application.

 

The amendments are applied on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2024, with early application permitted. The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

4. ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition with Coeur Mining Inc. (“Coeur”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A de C.V, a Mexican corporation, and Cervantes LLC, a Delaware LLC, that together hold the La Preciosa property in Mexico (“La Preciosa”).

 

Total consideration paid to Coeur was comprised of:

 

 

a)

Cash consideration of $15.3 million paid;

 

 

 

 

b)

A promissory note for $5 million in favour of Coeur, payable without interest on or before March 21, 2023 (paid prior to March 21, 2023);

 

 

 

 

c)

14,000,000 common shares of Avino, with a value of $13.65 million on issuance;

 

 

 

 

d)

7,000,000 share purchase warrants with a total value at $2.24 million exercisable at $1.09 per share until September 21, 2023, representing a 25% premium to Avino’s 20-day volume weighted average trading price as of October 26, 2021;

 

Additionally, Avino issued the following consideration for which payment is contingent on a future event and due to acquisition date uncertainty these are valued at Nil. A liability for these contingent payments will be recognized when related activity and events occur.

 

 

e)

An additional cash payment of $8.75 million, to be paid no later than 12 months after initial production at La Preciosa, up to one-half of which may be paid in common shares of Avino (provided Coeur’s total shareholdings cannot exceed 19.9% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding shares);

 

 

 

 

f)

A 1.25% net smelter returns royalty on the Gloria and Abundancia areas of La Preciosa, and a 2.00% gross value royalty on all other areas of La Preciosa; and

 

 

 

 

g)

A payment of $0.25 per silver equivalent ounce (subject to inflationary adjustment) of new mineral reserves (as defined by NI 43-101) discovered and declared outside of the current mineral resource area at La Preciosa, subject to a cap of $50 million, and any such payments will be credited against any existing or future payments owing on the gross value royalty.

 

The transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition as La Preciosa is in the exploration and evaluation stage and had not demonstrated technical feasibility, commercial viability, or the ability to provide economic benefits. La Preciosa did not have the workforce, resources and/or reserves, mine plan, or financial resources to the meet the definition of a business for accounting purposes.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The purchase consideration has been assigned based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and is summarized as follows:

 

Cash paid

 

$15,301

 

Note payable

 

 

4,665

 

Common shares

 

 

14,630

 

Share purchase warrants

 

 

2,240

 

Total purchase consideration

 

 

36,836

 

Transaction costs

 

 

270

 

Total acquisition cost

 

$37,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$168

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,121

 

Plant and equipment

 

 

1,621

 

Exploration and evaluation assets

 

 

34,524

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(328)

Net assets acquired

 

$37,106

 

 

5. TAXES RECOVERABLE

 

The Company’s taxes recoverable consist of the Mexican I.V.A. (“VAT”) and income taxes recoverable and Canadian sales taxes (“GST/HST”) recoverable.

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

VAT recoverable

 

$2,483

 

 

$1,385

 

GST recoverable

 

 

41

 

 

 

25

 

Income taxes recoverable

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

2,327

 

 

 

$5,812

 

 

$3,737

 

 

6. INVENTORY

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Process material stockpiles

 

$3,262

 

 

$2,788

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

3,154

 

 

 

1,617

 

Materials and supplies

 

 

2,457

 

 

 

1,855

 

 

 

$8,873

 

 

$6,260

 

 

The amount of inventory recognized as an expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 totalled $9,952 and $26,101 (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 – $7,058 and $18,832). See Note 16 for further details. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company wrote down $84 of materials and supplies inventory (September 30, 2022 – Nil).

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

7. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

 

The Company classifies its long-term investments as designated at fair value through profit and loss under IFRS 9. Long-term investments are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Fair Value

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Movements in

foreign

 

 

Fair value

adjustments

 

 

Fair Value

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Net Additions

 

 

exchange

 

 

for the period

 

 

2023

 

Talisker Resources Common Shares

 

$1,640

 

 

$-

 

 

$8

 

 

$(838)

 

$810

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. Common Shares

 

 

51

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(34)

 

 

53

 

Endurance Gold Corp. Common Shares

 

 

55

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27)

 

 

28

 

 

 

$1,746

 

 

$36

 

 

$8

 

 

$(899)

 

$891

 

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company received 500,000 common shares as part of the terms in the Option Agreement with Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. Upon acquisition, the fair value of these common shares were recorded as “Option Income” as a credit to exploration and evaluation assets (see Note 8). Any subsequent revaluation under IFRS 9 at fair value through profit and loss will be recorded as a gain or loss on long-term investments.

 

See Note 8 for full details of the Option Agreement.

 

8. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

 

The Company has accumulated the following acquisition, exploration and evaluation costs which are not subject to depletion:

 

 

 

Avino,

 Mexico

 

 

La Preciosa,

Mexico

 

 

British Columbia & Yukon, Canada

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

 

$11,052

 

 

$-

 

 

$1

 

 

$11,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs incurred during 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs – Note 4

 

 

-

 

 

 

37,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,618

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

719

 

 

 

296

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,015

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

94

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

155

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(30)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30)

Option income

 

 

(7)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$11,828

 

 

$37,975

 

 

$1

 

 

$49,804

 

Costs incurred during 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

583

 

 

 

384

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

967

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

88

 

 

 

(243)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(155)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

22

 

 

 

(124)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(102)

Option income

 

 

(63)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(63)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

$12,458

 

 

$37,992

 

 

$1

 

 

$50,451

 

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

(a) Avino, Mexico

 

Option Agreement – Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. (formerly Gray Rock Resources Ltd.) (“Silver Wolf”)

 

On March 11, 2021, the Company was informed that Silver Wolf received TSX Venture Exchange approval on the previously-announced entrance into an option agreement to grant Silver Wolf the exclusive right to acquire a 100% interest in the Ana Maria and El Laberinto properties in Mexico (the “Option Agreement”). In exchange, Avino received Silver Wolf share purchase warrants to acquire 300,000 common shares of Silver Wolf at an exercise price of C$0.20 per share for a period of 36 months from the date of the TSX Venture Exchange’s final acceptance of the Option Agreement (the “Approval Date”). In order to exercise the option, Silver Wolf will:

 

1. Issue to Avino a total of C$600 in cash or common shares of Silver Wolf as follows:

 

 

a.

C$50 in common shares of Silver Wolf within 30 days of March 8, 2021 (received on March 26, 2021 – see Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

b.

A further C$50 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2022 (received on March 30, 2022 – See Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

c.

A further C$100 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2023 (received on March 13, 2023 – See Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

d.

A further C$200 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2024; and

 

 

 

 

e.

A further C$200 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2025; and

 

 

 

 

2. Incur a total of C$750 in exploration expenditures on the properties, as follows:

 

 

a.

C$50 on or before March 8, 2022;

 

 

 

 

b.

A further C$100 on or before March 8, 2023; and

 

 

 

 

c.

A further C$600 on or before March 8, 2025.

 

All exploration expenditure requirements on the properties have been met as of September 30, 2023

 

Under the Option Agreement, all share issuances will be based on the average volume weighted trading price of Silver Wolf’s shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the date of issuance of the shares, and the shares will be subject to resale restrictions under applicable securities legislation for 4 months and a day from their date of issue.

 

The Option Agreement between the Company and Silver Wolf is considered a related party transaction as the two companies have directors in common.

 

Unification La Platosa properties

 

The Unification La Platosa properties, consisting of three leased concessions in addition to the leased concessions situated within the Avino mine area property near the towns of Panuco de Coronado and San Jose de Avino and surrounding the Avino Mine.

 

In February 2012, the Company’s wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary entered into a new agreement with Minerales de Avino, S.A. de C.V. (“Minerales”) whereby Minerales has indirectly granted to the Company the exclusive right to explore and mine the La Platosa property known as the “ET zone”. The ET zone includes the Avino Mine, where production at levels intended by management was achieved on July 1, 2015.

 

Under the agreement, the Company has obtained the exclusive right to explore and mine the property for an initial period of 15 years, with the option to extend the agreement for another 5 years. In consideration of the granting of these rights, the Company issued 135,189 common shares with a fair value of C$250 during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The Company has agreed to pay to Minerales a royalty equal to 3.5% of net smelter returns (“NSR”). In addition, after the start of production, if the minimum monthly processing rate of the mine facilities is less than 15,000 tonnes, then the Company must pay to Minerales a minimum royalty equal to the applicable NSR royalty based on the processing at a monthly rate of 15,000 tonnes.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Minerales has also granted to the Company the exclusive right to purchase a 100% interest in the property at any time during the term of the agreement (or any renewal thereof), upon payment of $8 million within 15 days of the Company’s notice of election to acquire the property. The purchase would be subject to a separate purchase agreement for the legal transfer of the property.

 

(b) La Preciosa, Mexico

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company received approval for the closing of the acquisition of the La Preciosa property from Coeur Mining Inc. (“Coeur”). See Note 4 for further details

 

(c) British Columbia & Yukon, Canada

 

Eagle Property - Yukon

 

The Company has a 100% interest in 14 quartz leases located in the Mayo Mining Division of Yukon, Canada, which collectively comprise the Eagle property.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold to a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) the Eagle Property for cash consideration of C$250. The gain on sale of the Eagle Property was recorded to “Interest and other income” on the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Minto and Olympic-Kelvin properties – British Columbia

 

On May 2, 2022, the Company has granted Endurance Gold Corporation the right to acquire an option to earn 100% ownership of the former Minto Gold Mine, Olympic and Kelvin gold prospects contained within a parcel of crown grant and mineral claims (the “Olympic Claims”).

 

Under the terms of the letter agreement, Endurance can earn a 100% interest in the Olympic Claims if they pay Avino a total cash consideration in the aggregate amount of C$100, issue up to a total of 1,500,000 common shares (“Shares”) of Endurance and incur exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of C$300; all of which is to be incurred by December 31, 2024. In the event that Endurance earns the 100% interest, the Olympic Claims will be subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”), of which 1% NSR can be purchased by the Endurance for C$750 and the remaining balance of the NSR can be purchased for C$1,000.

 

As part of the final requirement to earn its interest, Endurance agreed to grant to Avino 750,000 share purchase warrants (“Warrants”) by December 31, 2024, that offer Avino the option to purchase additional shares in the Company for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrants will be set at a 25% premium to the 20-day VWAP share price at the issuance date. During the Option period, if Endurance is successful in defining a compliant mineral resource of at least 500,000 gold-equivalent ounces on the Olympic Claims then Endurance will be obliged to pay Avino a C$1,000 discovery bonus.

 

The Option agreement is subject to the TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, and any Shares or Warrants to be issued will be subject to a four-month hold period on issuance as per the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, Endurance granted 200,000 common shares and paid C$25 as per the terms of the agreement, which required payment upon signing of a letter agreement between the two parties. As of September 30, 2023, Endurance was in compliance with all terms of the Option agreement, and there were no requirements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

 

9. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

 

At September 30, 2023, the Company had an effective 99.67% (December 31, 2022 - 99.67%) interest in its subsidiary Avino Mexico and the remaining 0.33% (December 31, 2022 - 0.33%) interest represents a non-controlling interest. The accumulated deficit and current period income attributable to the non-controlling interest are insignificant and accordingly have not been presented separately in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

10. PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Mining

properties

 

 

Office equipment, furniture, and fixtures

 

 

Computer equipment

 

 

Mine machinery and transportation equipment

 

 

Mill machinery and processing equipment

 

 

Buildings and construction in process

 

 

Total

 

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

 

COST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

13,038

 

 

 

595

 

 

 

335

 

 

 

14,240

 

 

 

18,613

 

 

 

11,778

 

 

 

58,599

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

 

4,781

 

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

12,346

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,692)

 

 

(100)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,792)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(12)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

14,687

 

 

 

763

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

14,930

 

 

 

23,294

 

 

 

14,693

 

 

 

69,141

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

3,182

 

 

 

2,809

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

9,166

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(623)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(648)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(17)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

16,395

 

 

 

834

 

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

17,489

 

 

 

26,103

 

 

 

15,371

 

 

 

77,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED DEPLETION AND DEPRECIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

8,856

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

4,944

 

 

 

6,667

 

 

 

1,896

 

 

 

22,924

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

250

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

 

3,623

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,382)

 

 

(80)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,462)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

9,106

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

5,178

 

 

 

6,733

 

 

 

3,029

 

 

 

25,085

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

267

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

133

 

 

 

682

 

 

 

780

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

2,155

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(612)

 

 

(2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(637)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

9,373

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

710

 

 

 

5,248

 

 

 

7,511

 

 

 

3,233

 

 

 

26,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET BOOK VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2023

 

 

7,022

 

 

 

306

 

 

 

740

 

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

18,592

 

 

 

12,138

 

 

 

51,039

 

At December 31, 2022

 

 

5,581

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

9,752

 

 

 

16,561

 

 

 

11,664

 

 

 

44,056

 

At January 1, 2022

 

 

4,182

 

 

 

301

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

9,296

 

 

 

11,946

 

 

 

9,882

 

 

 

35,675

 

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Included in Buildings and construction in process above are assets under construction of $3,267 as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 - $3,817) on which no depreciation was charged in the periods then ended. Once the assets are available for use, they will be transferred to the appropriate class of plant, equipment and mining properties.

 

As at September 30, 2023, plant, equipment and mining properties included a net carrying amount of $5,553 (December 31, 2022 - $2,417) for mining equipment and right of use assets under lease.

 

11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

 

All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount which is the amount agreed to by the Company and the related party.

 

(a) Key management personnel

 

The Company has identified its directors and certain senior officers as its key management personnel. The compensation costs for key management personnel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries, benefits, and consulting fees

 

$289

 

 

$237

 

 

$869

 

 

$975

 

Share-based payments

 

 

502

 

 

 

427

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

$791

 

 

$664

 

 

$2,341

 

 

$2,226

 

 

(b)  Amounts due to/from related parties

 

In the normal course of operations the Company transacts with companies related to Avino’s directors or officers. All amounts payable and receivable are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.

 

The following table summarizes the amounts were due to/(from) related parties:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Oniva International Services Corp.

 

$100

 

 

$100

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd.

 

 

(131)

 

 

(72)

 

 

$(31)

 

$28

 

 

For services provided to the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company pays Intermark Capital Corporation (“ICC”), a company controlled by David Wolfin, the Company’s President and CEO and also a director, for consulting services. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid $215 (September 30, 2022 - $263) to ICC.

 

(c) Other related party transactions

 

The Company has a cost sharing agreement with Oniva International Services Corp. (“Oniva”) for office and administration services. Pursuant to the cost sharing agreement, the Company will reimburse Oniva for the Company’s percentage of overhead and corporate expenses and for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, with a 2.5% markup. David Wolfin, President & CEO, and a director of the Company, is the sole owner of Oniva. The cost sharing agreement may be terminated with one-month notice by either party without penalty. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, administrative fees of $11 and $36 were paid to Oniva (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 - $11 and $31)

 

 
-16-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The transactions with Oniva during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, are summarized below:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$240

 

 

$218

 

 

$729

 

 

$670

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

107

 

 

 

119

 

 

 

364

 

 

 

325

 

 

 

$347

 

 

$337

 

 

$1,093

 

 

$995

 

 

12. NOTE PAYABLE

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of the La Preciosa property from Coeur Mining Inc. (see Note 4 for further details). As part of the agreement, the Company issued a promissory note payable of $5 million due on or before March 21, 2023. The present value of the note payable was calculated using a discount interest rate of 6.71%.

 

Prior to March 21, 2023, the Company repaid the promissory note payable in full.

 

The continuity of the note payable is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$4,926

 

 

$-

 

Additions

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,665

 

Repayments

 

 

(5,000)

 

 

-

 

Unwinding of fair value adjustment

 

 

74

 

 

 

261

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,926

 

Less: Current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,926)

Non-current portion

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

 
-17-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

13. WARRANT LIABILITY

 

The Company’s warrant liability arises as a result of the issuance of warrants exercisable in US dollars. As the denomination is different from the Canadian dollar functional currency of the entity issuing the underlying shares, the Company recognizes a derivative liability for these warrants and re-measures the liability at the end of each reporting period using the Black-Scholes model. Changes in respect of the Company’s warrant liability are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$475

 

 

$741

 

Warrants issued

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,240

 

Fair value adjustment

 

 

(478)

 

 

(2,935)

Effect of movement in exchange rates

 

 

3

 

 

 

(111)

Balance at end of the period

 

$-

 

 

$475

 

 

Continuity of warrants during the periods is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,950,412

 

 

$0.80

 

Granted

 

 

7,000,000

 

 

$1.09

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, December 31, 2022

 

 

8,950,412

 

 

$1.03

 

Expired

 

 

(8,950,412)

 

$1.03

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

As at September 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding was Nil years (December 31, 2022 – 0.73 years).

 

Valuation of the warrant liability requires the use of estimates and assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The expected volatility used in valuing warrants is based on volatility observed in historical periods. Changes in the underlying assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates. The fair value of the warrant liability was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions and resulting fair values:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

-

 %

 

 

4.07%

 Expected dividend yield

 

-

 %

 

 

0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.73

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

-

 %

 

 

56.80%

Weighted average fair value

 

$-

 

 

$0.05

 

 

14. RECLAMATION PROVISION

 

Management’s estimate of the reclamation provision at September 30, 2023, is $544 (December 31, 2022 – $445), and the undiscounted value of the obligation is $1,663 (December 31, 2022 – $1,454).

 

The present value of the obligation was calculated using a risk-free interest rate of 9.61% (December 31, 2022 – 9.65%) and an inflation rate of 4.00% (December 31, 2022 – 7.82%). Reclamation activities are estimated to begin in 2025 for the San Gonzalo Mine and in 2041 for the Avino Mine.

 

 
-18-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

A reconciliation of the changes in the Company’s reclamation provision is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$445

 

 

$726

 

Changes in estimates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(364)

Unwinding of discount related to continuing operations

 

 

36

 

 

 

44

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

63

 

 

 

39

 

Balance at end of the period

 

$544

 

 

$445

 

 

15. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a) Authorized: Unlimited common shares without par value

 

(b) Issued:

 

 

(i)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 5,360,300 common shares in an at-the-market offering under prospectus supplement for gross proceeds of $3,597. The Company paid a 2.75% cash commission of $99 on gross proceeds, for net proceeds of $3,498. The Company also incurred $255 in share issuance costs related to its base shelf prospectus and prospectus supplement filings.

 

 

 

 

 

Dring the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,005,333 common shares upon exercise of RSUs. As a result, $1,019 was recorded to share capital.

 

 

 

 

(ii)

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 14,000,000 common shares as part of the acquisition of La Preciosa from Coeur Mining Inc.. As a result, $13,650 was recorded to share capital, and exploration and evaluation assets as acquisition costs, representing the closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 21, 2022, the date of the issuance and closing.

 

The Company further issued 1,075,000 common shares as payment for services provided during the acquisition, and as a result $980 was recorded to share capital and exploration and evaluation assets as acquisition costs.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 48,000 common shares following the exercise of 48,000 options. As a result, $46 was recorded to share capital, representing cash proceeds of $31 and the fair value upon issuance of $15.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 982,879 common shares upon exercise of RSUs. As a result, $899 was recorded to share capital.

 

 
-19-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

(c) Stock options:

 

The Company has a stock option plan to purchase the Company’s common shares, under which it may grant stock options of up to 10% of the Company’s total number of shares issued and outstanding on a non-diluted basis. The stock option plan provides for the granting of stock options to directors, officers, and employees, and to persons providing investor relations or consulting services, the limits being based on the Company’s total number of issued and outstanding shares per year. The stock options vest on the date of grant, except for those issued to persons providing investor relations services, which vest over a period of one year. The option price must be greater than or equal to the discounted market price on the grant date, and the option term cannot exceed ten years from the grant date.

 

Continuity of stock options is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

2,839,000

 

 

$1.68

 

Granted

 

 

2,390,000

 

 

$1.20

 

Exercised

 

 

(48,000)

 

$0.79

 

Expired

 

 

(880,000)

 

$1.98

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(45,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

4,256,000

 

 

$1.36

 

Granted

 

 

2,545,000

 

 

$1.12

 

Expired

 

 

(105,000)

 

$1.30

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(30,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

$1.27

 

Stock options exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

$1.31

 

 

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

Exercisable

 

Expiry Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

August 21, 2024

 

$0.79

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

August 4, 2025

 

$1.64

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

March 25, 2027

 

$1.20

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

May 4, 2027

 

$0.92

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

March 29, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

2,375,000

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

1,187,500

 

 

 

4.50

 

July 10, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

 

3.31

 

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

 

3.14

 

 

Valuation of stock options requires the use of estimates and assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The expected volatility used in valuing stock options is based on volatility observed in historical periods. Changes in the underlying assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates. The fair value of the stock options was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions and resulting fair values:

 

 
-20-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

 

3.10%

 

 

2.49%

 Expected dividend yield

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

5.00

 

 

 

5.00

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

 

61.10%

 

 

59.98%

 Expected forfeiture rate

 

 

17%

 

 

20%

Weighted average fair value

 

$0.60

 

 

$0.63

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company charged $783 (nine months ended September 30, 2022 - $504) to operations as share-based payments for the fair value of stock options granted.

 

(d) Restricted Share Units:

 

On April 19, 2018, the Company’s Restricted Share Unit (“RSU”) Plan was approved by its shareholders. The RSU Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee under the supervision of the Board of Directors as compensation to officers, directors, consultants, and employees. The Compensation Committee determines the terms and conditions upon which a grant is made, including any performance criteria or vesting period.

 

Upon vesting, each RSU entitles the participant to receive one common share, provided that the participant is continuously employed with or providing services to the Company. RSUs track the value of the underlying common shares, but do not entitle the recipient to the underlying common shares until such RSUs vest, nor do they entitle a holder to exercise voting rights or any other rights attached to ownership or control of the common shares, until the RSU vests and the RSU participant receives common shares.

 

Continuity of RSUs is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,439,477

 

 

$1.32

 

Granted

 

 

1,799,000

 

 

$1.19

 

Exercised

 

 

(982,879)

 

$1.18

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(64,932)

 

$1.40

 

RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

2,190,666

 

 

$1.27

 

Granted

 

 

1,878,320

 

 

$1.11

 

Exercised

 

 

(1,005,333)

 

$1.37

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(15,333)

 

$1.14

 

RSUs outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

3,048,320

 

 

$1.03

 

 

The following table summarizes information about the RSUs outstanding at September 30, 2023:

 

Issuance Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of RSUs Outstanding

 

March 25, 2022

 

$1.19

 

 

 

1,182,000

 

March 29, 2023

 

$1.12

 

 

 

1,797,000

 

July 10, 2023

 

$0.94

 

 

 

69,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,048,320

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 1,878,320 RSUs (year ended December 31, 2022 – 1,799,000) were granted. The weighted average fair value at the measurement date was C$1.11, based on the TSX market price of the Company’s shares on the date the RSUs were granted.

 

 
-21-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company charged $1,026 (September 30, 2022 - $870) to operations as share-based payments for the fair value of the RSUs vested. The fair value of the RSUs is recognized over the vesting period with reference to vesting conditions and the estimated RSUs expected to vest.

 

(e) Earnings (loss) per share:

 

The calculations for basic earnings (loss) per share and diluted earnings (loss) per share are as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

$(803)

 

$(1,129)

 

$(21)

 

$1,800

 

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

113,027,305

 

Effect of dilutive share options, warrants, and RSUs (‘000)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,248,128

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

116,275,433

 

Basic income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

Diluted income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

 

16. REVENUE AND COST OF SALES

 

The Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, are all attributable to Mexico, from shipments of concentrate from the Avino Mine.

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Concentrate sales

 

$11,599

 

 

$9,445

 

 

$31,429

 

 

$30,423

 

Provisional pricing adjustments

 

 

717

 

 

 

(327)

 

 

(70)

 

 

(885)

 

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

 

Cost of sales consists of changes in inventories, direct costs including personnel costs, mine site costs, energy costs (principally diesel fuel and electricity), maintenance and repair costs, operating supplies, external services, third party transport fees, depreciation and depletion, and other expenses for the periods. Direct costs include the costs of extracting co-products.

 

 
-22-

 

 

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Cost of sales is based on the weighted average cost of inventory sold for the periods and consists of the following:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Production costs

 

$9,228

 

 

$6,544

 

 

$23,939

 

 

$17,378

 

Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

-

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

 

720

 

 

 

514

 

 

 

2,067

 

 

 

1,454

 

 

 

$9,952

 

 

$7,058

 

 

$26,101

 

 

$18,832

 

 

17. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

General and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations consist of the following:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$383

 

 

$326

 

 

$1,069

 

 

$1,123

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

391

 

 

 

261

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

 

855

 

Management and consulting fees

 

 

109

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

312

 

 

 

345

 

Investor relations

 

 

49

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

234

 

Travel and promotion

 

 

37

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

75

 

Professional fees

 

 

195

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

501

 

Directors fees

 

 

43

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

116

 

Regulatory and compliance fees

 

 

35

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

116

 

Depreciation

 

 

38

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

$1,280

 

 

$997

 

 

$3,999

 

 

$3,469

 

 

18. COMMITMENTS

 

The Company has a cost sharing agreement to reimburse Oniva for a percentage of its overhead expenses, to reimburse 100% of its out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, and to pay a percentage fee based on Oniva’s total overhead and corporate expenses. The agreement may be terminated with one-month notice by either party. Transactions and balances with Oniva are disclosed in Note 11.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries have various operating lease agreements for their office premises, use of land, and equipment. Commitments in respect of these lease agreements are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Not later than one year

 

$117

 

 

$105

 

Later than one year and not later than five years

 

 

382

 

 

 

347

 

Later than five years

 

 

362

 

 

 

398

 

 

 

$861

 

 

$850

 

 

Office lease payments recognized as an expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, totalled $27 (September 30, 2022 - $8).

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

19. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Net change in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

$(2,720)

 

$(1,986)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(329)

 

 

(535)

Taxes recoverable

 

 

(2,075)

 

 

28

 

Taxes payable

 

 

(809)

 

 

687

 

Amounts due to related parties

 

 

(59)

 

 

(79)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

2,592

 

 

 

2,101

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

199

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

$(3,201)

 

$768

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Other supplementary information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$180

 

 

$73

 

Taxes paid

 

 

29

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

$209

 

 

$73

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of La Preciosa, net of cash & transaction costs

 

$-

 

 

$21,535

 

Shares acquired under terms of option agreements

 

 

41

 

 

 

15

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon exercise of RSUs

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

-

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon option exercise

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

Equipment acquired under finance leases and equipment loans

 

 

2,888

 

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

$3,948

 

 

$23,174

 

 

20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The fair values of the Company’s amounts due to related parties and accounts payable approximate their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Cash, amounts receivable, long-term investments, and warrant liability are recorded at fair value. The carrying amounts of the Company’s term facility, equipment loans, and finance lease obligations are a reasonable approximation of their fair values based on current market rates for similar financial instruments.

 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

(a) Credit Risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Company has exposure to credit risk through its cash, long-term investments and amounts receivable. The Company manages credit risk, in respect of cash and short-term investments, by maintaining the majority of cash and short-term investments at highly rated financial institutions.

 

The Company is exposed to a significant concentration of credit risk with respect to its trade accounts receivable balance because all of its concentrate sales are with three (December 31, 2022 – two) counterparties (see Note 21). However, the Company has not recorded any allowance against its trade receivables because to-date all balances owed have been settled in full when due (typically within 60 days of submission) and because of the nature of the counterparties.

 

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of any period is equal to the carrying amount of these financial assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position. At September 30, 2023, no amounts were held as collateral.

 

(b) Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in satisfying financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows required by its operating, investing and financing activities. The Company had cash at September 30, 2023, in the amount of $1,856 and working capital of $7,445 in order to meet short-term business requirements. Accounts payable have contractual maturities of approximately 30 to 90 days, or are due on demand and are subject to normal trade terms. The current portions of note payable and finance lease obligations are due within 12 months of the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position date. Amounts due to related parties are without stated terms of interest or repayment.

 

The maturity profiles of the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments as at September 30, 2023, are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Less Than

1 Year

 

 

1-5 years

 

 

More Than 5 Years

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$11,675

 

 

$11,675

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Minimum rental and lease payments

 

 

850

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

347

 

 

 

398

 

Equipment loans

 

 

439

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

-

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

3,796

 

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,878

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$16,760

 

 

$13,889

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$398

 

 

(c) Market Risk

 

Market risk consists of interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and price risk. These are discussed further below.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk consists of two components:

 

 

 

(i)

To the extent that payments made or received on the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities are affected by changes in the prevailing market interest rates, the Company is exposed to interest rate cash flow risk.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

(ii)

To the extent that changes in prevailing market rates differ from the interest rates on the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities, the Company is exposed to interest rate price risk. 

 

In management’s opinion, the Company is not materially exposed to interest rate risk, as any material debt obligations that bear interest are fixed and not subject to floating interest rates. A 10% change in the interest rate would not result in a material impact on the Company’s operations.

 

Foreign Currency Risk

 

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that the following monetary assets and liabilities are denominated in Mexican pesos and Canadian dollars:

 

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

Cash

 

$2,451

 

 

$113

 

 

$4,097

 

 

$250

 

Due from related parties

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,204

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,365

 

Reclamation bonds

 

 

-

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

6,478

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(93,198)

 

 

(346)

 

 

(85,486)

 

 

(108)

Due to related parties

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

Finance lease obligations

 

 

(598)

 

 

(256)

 

 

(161)

 

 

(343)

Net exposure

 

 

(82,557)

 

 

642

 

 

 

(80,148)

 

 

2,067

 

US dollar equivalent

 

$468

 

 

$(43)

 

$(4,136)

 

$1,526

 

 

Based on the net US dollar denominated asset and liability exposures as at September 30, 2023, a 10% fluctuation in the US/Mexican and Canadian/US exchange rates would impact the Company’s earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, by approximately $425 (year ended December 31, 2022 - $275). The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk.

 

Price Risk

 

Price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign currency risk.

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to its amounts receivable, as certain trade accounts receivable are recorded based on provisional terms that are subsequently adjusted according to quoted metal prices at the date of final settlement. Quoted metal prices are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company’s control and are subject to volatility, and the Company does not employ hedging strategies to limit its exposure to price risk. At September 30, 2023, based on outstanding accounts receivable that were subject to pricing adjustments, a 10% change in metals prices would have an impact on net earnings (loss) of approximately $58 (December 31, 2022 - $65).

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to its long-term investments, as these investments are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices. Changes in market prices result in gains or losses being recognized in net income (loss). At September 30, 2023, a 10% change in market prices would have an impact on net earnings (loss) of approximately $87 (December 31, 2022 - $175).

 

The Company’s profitability and ability to raise capital to fund exploration, evaluation and production activities is subject to risks associated with fluctuations in mineral prices. Management closely monitors commodity prices, individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company.

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

(d) Classification of Financial Instruments

 

IFRS 13 Financial Instruments: Disclosures establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices); and

Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as at September 30, 2023:

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$1,856

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

891

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total financial assets

 

$2,747

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$-

 

 

The Company uses Black-Scholes model to measure its Level 3 financial instruments. As at September 30, 2023, the Company’s has no Level 3 financial instruments.

 

21.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are all attributable to Mexico, from shipments of concentrate produced by the Avino Mine, and is considered to be one single reportable operating segment.

 

On the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations, the Company had revenue from the following product mixes:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Silver

 

$4,280

 

 

$3,454

 

 

$11,610

 

 

$10,722

 

Copper

 

 

5,907

 

 

 

5,625

 

 

 

14,658

 

 

 

17,884

 

Gold

 

 

3,669

 

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

9,516

 

 

 

7,141

 

Penalties, treatment costs and refining charges

 

 

(1,540)

 

 

(2,271)

 

 

(4,425)

 

 

(6,209)

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

 

 
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AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

Notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had three customers (September 30, 2022 – three customers) that accounted for total revenues as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Customer #1

 

$9,101

 

 

$7,710

 

 

$26,209

 

 

$25,569

 

Customer #2

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

1,415

 

 

 

5,246

 

 

 

3,161

 

Other customers

 

 

(5)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(96)

 

 

808

 

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

 

Geographical information relating to the Company’s non-current assets (other than financial instruments) is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Mexico

 

$50,450

 

 

$49,803

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Canada

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Total exploration and evaluation assets

 

$50,451

 

 

$49,804

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Mexico

 

$50,843

 

 

$43,812

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Canada

 

 

196

 

 

 

244

 

Total plant, equipment, and mining properties

 

$51,039

 

 

$44,056

 

 

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

At-The-Market Sales – Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,091,425 common shares in at-the-market offerings under prospectus supplement for gross proceeds of $556.

 

 
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nullv3.23.3
Cover
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.
Entity Central Index Key 0000316888
Document Type 6-K
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023
Entity File Number 001-35254
Entity Address Address Line 1 Suite 900
Entity Address Address Line 2 570 Granville Street
Entity Address City Or Town Vancouver
Entity Address State Or Province BC
Entity Address Postal Zip Code V6C 3P1
v3.23.3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets    
Cash $ 1,856,000 $ 11,245,000
Amounts receivable 2,473,000 2,672,000
Amounts due from related parties 31,000 0
Taxes recoverable 5,812,000 3,737,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,063,000 1,671,000
Inventory 8,873,000 6,260,000
Total current assets 21,108,000 25,585,000
Exploration and evaluation assets 50,451,000 49,804,000
Plant, equipment and mining properties 51,039,000 44,056,000
Long-term investments 891,000 1,746,000
Other assets 4,000 5,000
Total assets 123,493,000 121,196,000
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 11,675,000 9,469,000
Amounts due to related parties 0 28,000
Taxes payable 85,000 895,000
Note payable 0 4,926,000
Warrant liability 0 475,000
Current portion of finance lease obligations 1,738,000 971,000
Current portion of equipment loans 165,000 0
Total current liabilities 13,663,000 16,764,000
Finance lease obligations 1,406,000 745,000
Equipment loans 234,000 0
Reclamation provision 544,000 445,000
Deferred income tax liabilities 4,941,000 5,221,000
Total liabilities 20,788,000 23,175,000
EQUITY    
Share capital 149,776,000 145,515,000
Equity reserves 10,581,000 9,852,000
Treasury shares 97,000 97,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,569,000) (5,223,000)
Accumulated deficit (51,986,000) (52,026,000)
Total equity 102,705,000 98,021,000
Total liabilities and equity $ 123,493,000 $ 121,196,000
v3.23.3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)        
Revenue from mining operations $ 12,316 $ 9,118 $ 31,359 $ 29,538
Cost of sales 9,952 7,058 26,101 18,832
Mine operating income 2,364 2,060 5,258 10,706
Operating expenses        
General and administrative expenses 1,280 997 3,999 3,469
Share-based payments 627 556 1,809 1,618
Income (loss) before other items 457 507 (550) 5,619
Other items        
Interest and other income 5 15 234 67
Loss on long-term investments (295) (1,221) (899) (2,503)
Fair value adjustment on warrant liability 20 86 478 2,692
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss) (234) 251 182 (231)
Project evaluation expenses 0 (5) 0 (80)
Finance cost (3) (87) (80) (188)
Accretion of reclamation provision (13) (11) (36) (32)
Interest expense (158) (23) (275) (66)
Income (loss) before income taxes (221) (488) (946) 5,278
Income taxes:        
Current income tax recovery (expense) 111 (142) 645 (642)
Deferred income tax recovery (expense) (693) (499) 280 (2,836)
Income tax recovery (expense) (582) (641) 925 (3,478)
Net income (loss) (803) (1,129) (21) 1,800
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Currency translation differences 230 (290) (346) (52)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (573) $ (1,419) $ (367) $ 1,748
Income (loss) per share Basic $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ 0.00 $ 0.02
Income (loss) per share Diluted $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ 0.00 $ 0.02
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding        
Basic 122,433,272 117,876,825 120,093,760 113,027,305
Diluted 122,433,272 117,876,825 120,093,760 116,275,433
v3.23.3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Number of common shares
Equity Reserves [Member]
Treasury Shares [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021   102,243,211        
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 78,507 $ 129,953 $ 9,573 $ (97) $ (4,969) $ (55,953)
Statement [Line Items]            
Common shares issued for acquisition of La Preciosa, shares   15,075,000        
Common shares issued for acquisition of La Preciosa, amount 14,630 $ 14,630 0 0 0 0
Exercise of options, shares   48,000        
Exercise of options, amount 31 $ 46 (15) 0 0 0
Issuance costs (13) (13) 0 0 0 0
Share-based payments 1,618 0 1,618 0 0 0
Net Income (Loss) 1,800 0 0 0 0 1,800
Options cancelled or expired 0 $ 0 (831) 0 0 831
Carrying value of exercise of RSUs, shares   982,879        
Carrying value of exercise of RSUs, amount 0 $ 899 (899) 0 0 0
Currency translation differences (52) $ 0 0 0 (52) 0
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2022   118,349,090        
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2022 96,521 $ 145,515 9,446 (97) (5,021) (53,322)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   118,349,090        
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 98,021 $ 145,515 9,852 (97) (5,223) (52,026)
Statement [Line Items]            
Issuance costs (355) (355) 0 0 0 0
Share-based payments 1,809 0 1,809 0 0 0
Net Income (Loss) (21) 0 0 0 0 (21)
Options cancelled or expired 0 $ 0 (61) 0 0 61
Carrying value of exercise of RSUs, shares   1,005,333        
Carrying value of exercise of RSUs, amount 0 $ 1,019 (1,019) 0 0 0
Currency translation differences (346) $ 0 0 0 (346) 0
Common shares at the market issuances, shares   5,360,300        
Common shares at the market issuances, amount 3,597 $ 3,597 0 0 0 0
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023   124,714,723        
Balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 102,705 $ 149,776 $ 10,581 $ (97) $ (5,569) $ (51,986)
v3.23.3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Operating Activities    
Net income $ (21) $ 1,800
Adjustments for non-cash items:    
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (280) 2,836
Depreciation and depletion 2,175 1,558
Accretion of reclamation provision 36 32
Loss on investments 899 2,503
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (241) (88)
Unwinding of fair value adjustment 74 177
Fair value adjustment on warrant liability (478) (2,692)
Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory 95 0
Share-based payments 1,809 1,618
Total Adjustments for non-cash 4,068 7,744
Net change in non-cash working capital items (3,201) 768
Cash provided by operating activities 867 8,512
Financing Activities    
Shares and units issued for cash, net of issuance costs 3,242 30
Lease liability payments (933) (933)
Equipment loan payments (184) 0
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,125 (903)
Investing Activities    
Exploration and evaluation expenditures (809) (793)
Additions to plant, equipment and mining properties (6,575) (5,347)
Acquisition of La Preciosa 5,000 15,289
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (12,384) (21,429)
Change in cash (9,392) (13,820)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 3 (25)
Cash, beginning 11,245 24,765
Cash, ending $ 1,856 $ 10,920
v3.23.3
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Nature Of operations

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company” or “Avino”) was incorporated in 1968 under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The Company is engaged in the production and sale of silver, gold, and copper and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. The Company’s head office and principal place of business is Suite 900, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Company is a reporting issuer in Canada and the United States, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), the NYSE American, and the Frankfurt and Berlin Stock Exchanges. The Company operates the Avino Mine which produces copper, silver and gold at the historic Avino property in the state of Durango, Mexico. The Company also owns interests in mineral properties located in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada.

v3.23.3
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Basis Of presentation

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Statement of Compliance

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 – Interim Financial Reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as the most recent annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Company. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not contain all of the information required for full annual consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s December 31, 2022, annual consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are expressed in US dollars and have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. In addition, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting on a going concern basis.

 

Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

 

The Company’s management makes judgments in its process of applying the Company’s accounting policies to the preparation of its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. In addition, the preparation of financial data requires that the Company’s management make assumptions and estimates of the impacts on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period from uncertain future events and on the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates as the estimation process is inherently uncertain. Estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and the resulting impacts on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities are accounted for prospectively.

 

The critical judgments and estimates applied in the preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, are consistent with those applied and disclosed in Note 2 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Basis of Consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its Mexican subsidiaries as follows:

 

Subsidiary

 

Ownership Interest

 

 

Jurisdiction

 

Nature of Operations

 

Oniva Silver and Gold Mines S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican operations and administration

 

Nueva Vizcaya Mining, S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican administration

 

Promotora Avino, S.A. de C.V. (“Promotora”)

 

 

79.09%

 

Mexico

 

Holding company

 

Compañía Minera Mexicana de Avino, S.A. de C.V.

(“Avino Mexico”)

 

98.45% direct

1.22% indirect (Promotora)

99.67% effective

 

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

La Luna Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

La Preciosa Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

Cervantes LLP

 

 

100%

 

U.S.

 

Holding company

 

 

Intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealized income and expenses arising from intercompany transactions, are eliminated in preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

v3.23.3
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Recent accounting pronouncements

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

New and amended IFRS that are effective for the current year:

 

In the current year, the Company has applied the below amendments to IFRS Standards and Interpretations issued by the IASB that were effective for annual periods that begin on or after January 1, 2023. These standards did not have a material impact on the Company’s disclosures or on the amounts in the current reporting periods.

 

Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Material Judgments – Disclosure of Accounting Policies

 

The amendments change the requirements in IAS 1 with regards to disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term “significant accounting policies” with “material accounting policy information.” Accounting policy information is material if, when considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonable by expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

The supporting paragraphs in IAS 1 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events, or conditions, is immaterial and not required to be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events, or conditions, even of the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events, or conditions, is itself material. The IASB has also developed guidance and examples to explain and demonstrate the application of the “four-step materiality process” described in IFRS Practice Statement 2.

 

The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors – Definition of Accounting Estimates

 

The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty.”

 

The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted; however, the IASB retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard with the following clarifications:

 

 

·

A change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not a correct of an error

 

 

 

 

·

The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate are changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors

 

The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 12 – Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction

 

The amendments clarify that companies are required to recognize deferred taxes on transactions where both assets and liabilities are recognized, such as with leases and decommissioning liabilities. The amendments were applied effective January 1, 2023, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Future Changes in Accounting Policies Not Yet Effective as at September 30, 2023:

 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Company in the current or future reporting periods.

 

Amendments to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current with Covenants

 

The amendments aim to promote consistency in applying the requirements by helping companies determine whether, in the statement of financial position, debt and other liabilities with an uncertain settlement date should be classified as current (due or potentially due to be settled within one year) or non-current.

 

In addition, the amendment requires entities to disclose information to enable users of the financial statements to understand the risk that non-current liabilities with covenants could become repayable within twelve months. The amendments are applied on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2024, with early application permitted. The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IFRS 16 – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback

The amendments require a seller/lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a leaseback in a way that it does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The new requirements do not prevent a seller/lessee from recognizing in profit or loss any gain or loss relating to the partial or full termination of a lease. A seller-lessee applies the amendments retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Change in Accounting Estimates and Errors to sale or leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application.

 

The amendments are applied on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2024, with early application permitted. The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

v3.23.3
ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Acquisition Of la preciosa

4. ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition with Coeur Mining Inc. (“Coeur”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A de C.V, a Mexican corporation, and Cervantes LLC, a Delaware LLC, that together hold the La Preciosa property in Mexico (“La Preciosa”).

 

Total consideration paid to Coeur was comprised of:

 

 

a)

Cash consideration of $15.3 million paid;

 

 

 

 

b)

A promissory note for $5 million in favour of Coeur, payable without interest on or before March 21, 2023 (paid prior to March 21, 2023);

 

 

 

 

c)

14,000,000 common shares of Avino, with a value of $13.65 million on issuance;

 

 

 

 

d)

7,000,000 share purchase warrants with a total value at $2.24 million exercisable at $1.09 per share until September 21, 2023, representing a 25% premium to Avino’s 20-day volume weighted average trading price as of October 26, 2021;

 

Additionally, Avino issued the following consideration for which payment is contingent on a future event and due to acquisition date uncertainty these are valued at Nil. A liability for these contingent payments will be recognized when related activity and events occur.

 

 

e)

An additional cash payment of $8.75 million, to be paid no later than 12 months after initial production at La Preciosa, up to one-half of which may be paid in common shares of Avino (provided Coeur’s total shareholdings cannot exceed 19.9% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding shares);

 

 

 

 

f)

A 1.25% net smelter returns royalty on the Gloria and Abundancia areas of La Preciosa, and a 2.00% gross value royalty on all other areas of La Preciosa; and

 

 

 

 

g)

A payment of $0.25 per silver equivalent ounce (subject to inflationary adjustment) of new mineral reserves (as defined by NI 43-101) discovered and declared outside of the current mineral resource area at La Preciosa, subject to a cap of $50 million, and any such payments will be credited against any existing or future payments owing on the gross value royalty.

 

The transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition as La Preciosa is in the exploration and evaluation stage and had not demonstrated technical feasibility, commercial viability, or the ability to provide economic benefits. La Preciosa did not have the workforce, resources and/or reserves, mine plan, or financial resources to the meet the definition of a business for accounting purposes.

The purchase consideration has been assigned based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and is summarized as follows:

 

Cash paid

 

$15,301

 

Note payable

 

 

4,665

 

Common shares

 

 

14,630

 

Share purchase warrants

 

 

2,240

 

Total purchase consideration

 

 

36,836

 

Transaction costs

 

 

270

 

Total acquisition cost

 

$37,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$168

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,121

 

Plant and equipment

 

 

1,621

 

Exploration and evaluation assets

 

 

34,524

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(328)

Net assets acquired

 

$37,106

 

v3.23.3
TAXES RECOVERABLE
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
TAXES RECOVERABLE  
Taxes recoverable

5. TAXES RECOVERABLE

 

The Company’s taxes recoverable consist of the Mexican I.V.A. (“VAT”) and income taxes recoverable and Canadian sales taxes (“GST/HST”) recoverable.

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

VAT recoverable

 

$2,483

 

 

$1,385

 

GST recoverable

 

 

41

 

 

 

25

 

Income taxes recoverable

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

2,327

 

 

 

$5,812

 

 

$3,737

 

v3.23.3
INVENTORY
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
INVENTORY  
Inventory

6. INVENTORY

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Process material stockpiles

 

$3,262

 

 

$2,788

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

3,154

 

 

 

1,617

 

Materials and supplies

 

 

2,457

 

 

 

1,855

 

 

 

$8,873

 

 

$6,260

 

 

The amount of inventory recognized as an expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 totalled $9,952 and $26,101 (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 – $7,058 and $18,832). See Note 16 for further details. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company wrote down $84 of materials and supplies inventory (September 30, 2022 – Nil).

v3.23.3
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Long term investments

7. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

 

The Company classifies its long-term investments as designated at fair value through profit and loss under IFRS 9. Long-term investments are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Fair Value

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Movements in

foreign

 

 

Fair value

adjustments

 

 

Fair Value

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Net Additions

 

 

exchange

 

 

for the period

 

 

2023

 

Talisker Resources Common Shares

 

$1,640

 

 

$-

 

 

$8

 

 

$(838)

 

$810

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. Common Shares

 

 

51

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(34)

 

 

53

 

Endurance Gold Corp. Common Shares

 

 

55

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27)

 

 

28

 

 

 

$1,746

 

 

$36

 

 

$8

 

 

$(899)

 

$891

 

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company received 500,000 common shares as part of the terms in the Option Agreement with Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. Upon acquisition, the fair value of these common shares were recorded as “Option Income” as a credit to exploration and evaluation assets (see Note 8). Any subsequent revaluation under IFRS 9 at fair value through profit and loss will be recorded as a gain or loss on long-term investments.

 

See Note 8 for full details of the Option Agreement.

v3.23.3
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Exploration and evaluation assets

8. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

 

The Company has accumulated the following acquisition, exploration and evaluation costs which are not subject to depletion:

 

 

 

Avino,

 Mexico

 

 

La Preciosa,

Mexico

 

 

British Columbia & Yukon, Canada

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

 

$11,052

 

 

$-

 

 

$1

 

 

$11,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs incurred during 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs – Note 4

 

 

-

 

 

 

37,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,618

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

719

 

 

 

296

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,015

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

94

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

155

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(30)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30)

Option income

 

 

(7)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$11,828

 

 

$37,975

 

 

$1

 

 

$49,804

 

Costs incurred during 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

583

 

 

 

384

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

967

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

88

 

 

 

(243)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(155)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

22

 

 

 

(124)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(102)

Option income

 

 

(63)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(63)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

$12,458

 

 

$37,992

 

 

$1

 

 

$50,451

 

(a) Avino, Mexico

 

Option Agreement – Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. (formerly Gray Rock Resources Ltd.) (“Silver Wolf”)

 

On March 11, 2021, the Company was informed that Silver Wolf received TSX Venture Exchange approval on the previously-announced entrance into an option agreement to grant Silver Wolf the exclusive right to acquire a 100% interest in the Ana Maria and El Laberinto properties in Mexico (the “Option Agreement”). In exchange, Avino received Silver Wolf share purchase warrants to acquire 300,000 common shares of Silver Wolf at an exercise price of C$0.20 per share for a period of 36 months from the date of the TSX Venture Exchange’s final acceptance of the Option Agreement (the “Approval Date”). In order to exercise the option, Silver Wolf will:

 

1. Issue to Avino a total of C$600 in cash or common shares of Silver Wolf as follows:

 

 

a.

C$50 in common shares of Silver Wolf within 30 days of March 8, 2021 (received on March 26, 2021 – see Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

b.

A further C$50 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2022 (received on March 30, 2022 – See Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

c.

A further C$100 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2023 (received on March 13, 2023 – See Note 7 for details);

 

 

 

 

d.

A further C$200 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2024; and

 

 

 

 

e.

A further C$200 in cash or shares of Silver Wolf at Avino’s discretion on or before March 8, 2025; and

 

 

 

 

2. Incur a total of C$750 in exploration expenditures on the properties, as follows:

 

 

a.

C$50 on or before March 8, 2022;

 

 

 

 

b.

A further C$100 on or before March 8, 2023; and

 

 

 

 

c.

A further C$600 on or before March 8, 2025.

 

All exploration expenditure requirements on the properties have been met as of September 30, 2023

 

Under the Option Agreement, all share issuances will be based on the average volume weighted trading price of Silver Wolf’s shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the date of issuance of the shares, and the shares will be subject to resale restrictions under applicable securities legislation for 4 months and a day from their date of issue.

 

The Option Agreement between the Company and Silver Wolf is considered a related party transaction as the two companies have directors in common.

 

Unification La Platosa properties

 

The Unification La Platosa properties, consisting of three leased concessions in addition to the leased concessions situated within the Avino mine area property near the towns of Panuco de Coronado and San Jose de Avino and surrounding the Avino Mine.

 

In February 2012, the Company’s wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary entered into a new agreement with Minerales de Avino, S.A. de C.V. (“Minerales”) whereby Minerales has indirectly granted to the Company the exclusive right to explore and mine the La Platosa property known as the “ET zone”. The ET zone includes the Avino Mine, where production at levels intended by management was achieved on July 1, 2015.

 

Under the agreement, the Company has obtained the exclusive right to explore and mine the property for an initial period of 15 years, with the option to extend the agreement for another 5 years. In consideration of the granting of these rights, the Company issued 135,189 common shares with a fair value of C$250 during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The Company has agreed to pay to Minerales a royalty equal to 3.5% of net smelter returns (“NSR”). In addition, after the start of production, if the minimum monthly processing rate of the mine facilities is less than 15,000 tonnes, then the Company must pay to Minerales a minimum royalty equal to the applicable NSR royalty based on the processing at a monthly rate of 15,000 tonnes.

Minerales has also granted to the Company the exclusive right to purchase a 100% interest in the property at any time during the term of the agreement (or any renewal thereof), upon payment of $8 million within 15 days of the Company’s notice of election to acquire the property. The purchase would be subject to a separate purchase agreement for the legal transfer of the property.

 

(b) La Preciosa, Mexico

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company received approval for the closing of the acquisition of the La Preciosa property from Coeur Mining Inc. (“Coeur”). See Note 4 for further details

 

(c) British Columbia & Yukon, Canada

 

Eagle Property - Yukon

 

The Company has a 100% interest in 14 quartz leases located in the Mayo Mining Division of Yukon, Canada, which collectively comprise the Eagle property.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold to a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) the Eagle Property for cash consideration of C$250. The gain on sale of the Eagle Property was recorded to “Interest and other income” on the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Minto and Olympic-Kelvin properties – British Columbia

 

On May 2, 2022, the Company has granted Endurance Gold Corporation the right to acquire an option to earn 100% ownership of the former Minto Gold Mine, Olympic and Kelvin gold prospects contained within a parcel of crown grant and mineral claims (the “Olympic Claims”).

 

Under the terms of the letter agreement, Endurance can earn a 100% interest in the Olympic Claims if they pay Avino a total cash consideration in the aggregate amount of C$100, issue up to a total of 1,500,000 common shares (“Shares”) of Endurance and incur exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of C$300; all of which is to be incurred by December 31, 2024. In the event that Endurance earns the 100% interest, the Olympic Claims will be subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”), of which 1% NSR can be purchased by the Endurance for C$750 and the remaining balance of the NSR can be purchased for C$1,000.

 

As part of the final requirement to earn its interest, Endurance agreed to grant to Avino 750,000 share purchase warrants (“Warrants”) by December 31, 2024, that offer Avino the option to purchase additional shares in the Company for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrants will be set at a 25% premium to the 20-day VWAP share price at the issuance date. During the Option period, if Endurance is successful in defining a compliant mineral resource of at least 500,000 gold-equivalent ounces on the Olympic Claims then Endurance will be obliged to pay Avino a C$1,000 discovery bonus.

 

The Option agreement is subject to the TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, and any Shares or Warrants to be issued will be subject to a four-month hold period on issuance as per the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, Endurance granted 200,000 common shares and paid C$25 as per the terms of the agreement, which required payment upon signing of a letter agreement between the two parties. As of September 30, 2023, Endurance was in compliance with all terms of the Option agreement, and there were no requirements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

v3.23.3
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Non-controlling interest

9. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

 

At September 30, 2023, the Company had an effective 99.67% (December 31, 2022 - 99.67%) interest in its subsidiary Avino Mexico and the remaining 0.33% (December 31, 2022 - 0.33%) interest represents a non-controlling interest. The accumulated deficit and current period income attributable to the non-controlling interest are insignificant and accordingly have not been presented separately in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

v3.23.3
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES  
Plant, equipment and mining properties

10. PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Mining

properties

 

 

Office equipment, furniture, and fixtures

 

 

Computer equipment

 

 

Mine machinery and transportation equipment

 

 

Mill machinery and processing equipment

 

 

Buildings and construction in process

 

 

Total

 

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

 

COST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

13,038

 

 

 

595

 

 

 

335

 

 

 

14,240

 

 

 

18,613

 

 

 

11,778

 

 

 

58,599

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

 

4,781

 

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

12,346

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,692)

 

 

(100)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,792)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(12)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

14,687

 

 

 

763

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

14,930

 

 

 

23,294

 

 

 

14,693

 

 

 

69,141

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

3,182

 

 

 

2,809

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

9,166

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(623)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(648)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(17)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

16,395

 

 

 

834

 

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

17,489

 

 

 

26,103

 

 

 

15,371

 

 

 

77,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED DEPLETION AND DEPRECIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

8,856

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

4,944

 

 

 

6,667

 

 

 

1,896

 

 

 

22,924

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

250

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

 

3,623

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,382)

 

 

(80)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,462)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

9,106

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

5,178

 

 

 

6,733

 

 

 

3,029

 

 

 

25,085

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

267

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

133

 

 

 

682

 

 

 

780

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

2,155

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(612)

 

 

(2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(637)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

9,373

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

710

 

 

 

5,248

 

 

 

7,511

 

 

 

3,233

 

 

 

26,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET BOOK VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2023

 

 

7,022

 

 

 

306

 

 

 

740

 

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

18,592

 

 

 

12,138

 

 

 

51,039

 

At December 31, 2022

 

 

5,581

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

9,752

 

 

 

16,561

 

 

 

11,664

 

 

 

44,056

 

At January 1, 2022

 

 

4,182

 

 

 

301

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

9,296

 

 

 

11,946

 

 

 

9,882

 

 

 

35,675

 

Included in Buildings and construction in process above are assets under construction of $3,267 as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 - $3,817) on which no depreciation was charged in the periods then ended. Once the assets are available for use, they will be transferred to the appropriate class of plant, equipment and mining properties.

 

As at September 30, 2023, plant, equipment and mining properties included a net carrying amount of $5,553 (December 31, 2022 - $2,417) for mining equipment and right of use assets under lease.

v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Related party transactions and balances

11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

 

All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount which is the amount agreed to by the Company and the related party.

 

(a) Key management personnel

 

The Company has identified its directors and certain senior officers as its key management personnel. The compensation costs for key management personnel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries, benefits, and consulting fees

 

$289

 

 

$237

 

 

$869

 

 

$975

 

Share-based payments

 

 

502

 

 

 

427

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

$791

 

 

$664

 

 

$2,341

 

 

$2,226

 

 

(b)  Amounts due to/from related parties

 

In the normal course of operations the Company transacts with companies related to Avino’s directors or officers. All amounts payable and receivable are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.

 

The following table summarizes the amounts were due to/(from) related parties:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Oniva International Services Corp.

 

$100

 

 

$100

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd.

 

 

(131)

 

 

(72)

 

 

$(31)

 

$28

 

 

For services provided to the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company pays Intermark Capital Corporation (“ICC”), a company controlled by David Wolfin, the Company’s President and CEO and also a director, for consulting services. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid $215 (September 30, 2022 - $263) to ICC.

 

(c) Other related party transactions

 

The Company has a cost sharing agreement with Oniva International Services Corp. (“Oniva”) for office and administration services. Pursuant to the cost sharing agreement, the Company will reimburse Oniva for the Company’s percentage of overhead and corporate expenses and for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, with a 2.5% markup. David Wolfin, President & CEO, and a director of the Company, is the sole owner of Oniva. The cost sharing agreement may be terminated with one-month notice by either party without penalty. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, administrative fees of $11 and $36 were paid to Oniva (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 - $11 and $31)

The transactions with Oniva during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, are summarized below:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$240

 

 

$218

 

 

$729

 

 

$670

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

107

 

 

 

119

 

 

 

364

 

 

 

325

 

 

 

$347

 

 

$337

 

 

$1,093

 

 

$995

 

v3.23.3
NOTES PAYBLE
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes payble

12. NOTE PAYABLE

 

On March 21, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of the La Preciosa property from Coeur Mining Inc. (see Note 4 for further details). As part of the agreement, the Company issued a promissory note payable of $5 million due on or before March 21, 2023. The present value of the note payable was calculated using a discount interest rate of 6.71%.

 

Prior to March 21, 2023, the Company repaid the promissory note payable in full.

 

The continuity of the note payable is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$4,926

 

 

$-

 

Additions

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,665

 

Repayments

 

 

(5,000)

 

 

-

 

Unwinding of fair value adjustment

 

 

74

 

 

 

261

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,926

 

Less: Current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,926)

Non-current portion

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Warrant liability

13. WARRANT LIABILITY

 

The Company’s warrant liability arises as a result of the issuance of warrants exercisable in US dollars. As the denomination is different from the Canadian dollar functional currency of the entity issuing the underlying shares, the Company recognizes a derivative liability for these warrants and re-measures the liability at the end of each reporting period using the Black-Scholes model. Changes in respect of the Company’s warrant liability are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$475

 

 

$741

 

Warrants issued

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,240

 

Fair value adjustment

 

 

(478)

 

 

(2,935)

Effect of movement in exchange rates

 

 

3

 

 

 

(111)

Balance at end of the period

 

$-

 

 

$475

 

 

Continuity of warrants during the periods is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,950,412

 

 

$0.80

 

Granted

 

 

7,000,000

 

 

$1.09

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, December 31, 2022

 

 

8,950,412

 

 

$1.03

 

Expired

 

 

(8,950,412)

 

$1.03

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

As at September 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding was Nil years (December 31, 2022 – 0.73 years).

 

Valuation of the warrant liability requires the use of estimates and assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The expected volatility used in valuing warrants is based on volatility observed in historical periods. Changes in the underlying assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates. The fair value of the warrant liability was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions and resulting fair values:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

-

 %

 

 

4.07%

 Expected dividend yield

 

-

 %

 

 

0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.73

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

-

 %

 

 

56.80%

Weighted average fair value

 

$-

 

 

$0.05

 

v3.23.3
RECLAMATION PROVISION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
RECLAMATION PROVISION  
Reclamation provision

14. RECLAMATION PROVISION

 

Management’s estimate of the reclamation provision at September 30, 2023, is $544 (December 31, 2022 – $445), and the undiscounted value of the obligation is $1,663 (December 31, 2022 – $1,454).

 

The present value of the obligation was calculated using a risk-free interest rate of 9.61% (December 31, 2022 – 9.65%) and an inflation rate of 4.00% (December 31, 2022 – 7.82%). Reclamation activities are estimated to begin in 2025 for the San Gonzalo Mine and in 2041 for the Avino Mine.

A reconciliation of the changes in the Company’s reclamation provision is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$445

 

 

$726

 

Changes in estimates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(364)

Unwinding of discount related to continuing operations

 

 

36

 

 

 

44

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

63

 

 

 

39

 

Balance at end of the period

 

$544

 

 

$445

 

v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS  
Share capital and share-based Payments

15. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a) Authorized: Unlimited common shares without par value

 

(b) Issued:

 

 

(i)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 5,360,300 common shares in an at-the-market offering under prospectus supplement for gross proceeds of $3,597. The Company paid a 2.75% cash commission of $99 on gross proceeds, for net proceeds of $3,498. The Company also incurred $255 in share issuance costs related to its base shelf prospectus and prospectus supplement filings.

 

 

 

 

 

Dring the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,005,333 common shares upon exercise of RSUs. As a result, $1,019 was recorded to share capital.

 

 

 

 

(ii)

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 14,000,000 common shares as part of the acquisition of La Preciosa from Coeur Mining Inc.. As a result, $13,650 was recorded to share capital, and exploration and evaluation assets as acquisition costs, representing the closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 21, 2022, the date of the issuance and closing.

 

The Company further issued 1,075,000 common shares as payment for services provided during the acquisition, and as a result $980 was recorded to share capital and exploration and evaluation assets as acquisition costs.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 48,000 common shares following the exercise of 48,000 options. As a result, $46 was recorded to share capital, representing cash proceeds of $31 and the fair value upon issuance of $15.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 982,879 common shares upon exercise of RSUs. As a result, $899 was recorded to share capital.

(c) Stock options:

 

The Company has a stock option plan to purchase the Company’s common shares, under which it may grant stock options of up to 10% of the Company’s total number of shares issued and outstanding on a non-diluted basis. The stock option plan provides for the granting of stock options to directors, officers, and employees, and to persons providing investor relations or consulting services, the limits being based on the Company’s total number of issued and outstanding shares per year. The stock options vest on the date of grant, except for those issued to persons providing investor relations services, which vest over a period of one year. The option price must be greater than or equal to the discounted market price on the grant date, and the option term cannot exceed ten years from the grant date.

 

Continuity of stock options is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

2,839,000

 

 

$1.68

 

Granted

 

 

2,390,000

 

 

$1.20

 

Exercised

 

 

(48,000)

 

$0.79

 

Expired

 

 

(880,000)

 

$1.98

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(45,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

4,256,000

 

 

$1.36

 

Granted

 

 

2,545,000

 

 

$1.12

 

Expired

 

 

(105,000)

 

$1.30

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(30,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

$1.27

 

Stock options exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

$1.31

 

 

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

Exercisable

 

Expiry Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

August 21, 2024

 

$0.79

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

August 4, 2025

 

$1.64

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

March 25, 2027

 

$1.20

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

May 4, 2027

 

$0.92

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

March 29, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

2,375,000

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

1,187,500

 

 

 

4.50

 

July 10, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

 

3.31

 

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

 

3.14

 

 

Valuation of stock options requires the use of estimates and assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The expected volatility used in valuing stock options is based on volatility observed in historical periods. Changes in the underlying assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates. The fair value of the stock options was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions and resulting fair values:

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

 

3.10%

 

 

2.49%

 Expected dividend yield

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

5.00

 

 

 

5.00

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

 

61.10%

 

 

59.98%

 Expected forfeiture rate

 

 

17%

 

 

20%

Weighted average fair value

 

$0.60

 

 

$0.63

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company charged $783 (nine months ended September 30, 2022 - $504) to operations as share-based payments for the fair value of stock options granted.

 

(d) Restricted Share Units:

 

On April 19, 2018, the Company’s Restricted Share Unit (“RSU”) Plan was approved by its shareholders. The RSU Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee under the supervision of the Board of Directors as compensation to officers, directors, consultants, and employees. The Compensation Committee determines the terms and conditions upon which a grant is made, including any performance criteria or vesting period.

 

Upon vesting, each RSU entitles the participant to receive one common share, provided that the participant is continuously employed with or providing services to the Company. RSUs track the value of the underlying common shares, but do not entitle the recipient to the underlying common shares until such RSUs vest, nor do they entitle a holder to exercise voting rights or any other rights attached to ownership or control of the common shares, until the RSU vests and the RSU participant receives common shares.

 

Continuity of RSUs is as follows:

 

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,439,477

 

 

$1.32

 

Granted

 

 

1,799,000

 

 

$1.19

 

Exercised

 

 

(982,879)

 

$1.18

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(64,932)

 

$1.40

 

RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

2,190,666

 

 

$1.27

 

Granted

 

 

1,878,320

 

 

$1.11

 

Exercised

 

 

(1,005,333)

 

$1.37

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(15,333)

 

$1.14

 

RSUs outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

3,048,320

 

 

$1.03

 

 

The following table summarizes information about the RSUs outstanding at September 30, 2023:

 

Issuance Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of RSUs Outstanding

 

March 25, 2022

 

$1.19

 

 

 

1,182,000

 

March 29, 2023

 

$1.12

 

 

 

1,797,000

 

July 10, 2023

 

$0.94

 

 

 

69,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,048,320

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 1,878,320 RSUs (year ended December 31, 2022 – 1,799,000) were granted. The weighted average fair value at the measurement date was C$1.11, based on the TSX market price of the Company’s shares on the date the RSUs were granted.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company charged $1,026 (September 30, 2022 - $870) to operations as share-based payments for the fair value of the RSUs vested. The fair value of the RSUs is recognized over the vesting period with reference to vesting conditions and the estimated RSUs expected to vest.

 

(e) Earnings (loss) per share:

 

The calculations for basic earnings (loss) per share and diluted earnings (loss) per share are as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

$(803)

 

$(1,129)

 

$(21)

 

$1,800

 

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

113,027,305

 

Effect of dilutive share options, warrants, and RSUs (‘000)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,248,128

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

116,275,433

 

Basic income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

Diluted income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

v3.23.3
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES  
Revenue and cost Of sales

16. REVENUE AND COST OF SALES

 

The Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, are all attributable to Mexico, from shipments of concentrate from the Avino Mine.

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Concentrate sales

 

$11,599

 

 

$9,445

 

 

$31,429

 

 

$30,423

 

Provisional pricing adjustments

 

 

717

 

 

 

(327)

 

 

(70)

 

 

(885)

 

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

 

Cost of sales consists of changes in inventories, direct costs including personnel costs, mine site costs, energy costs (principally diesel fuel and electricity), maintenance and repair costs, operating supplies, external services, third party transport fees, depreciation and depletion, and other expenses for the periods. Direct costs include the costs of extracting co-products.

Cost of sales is based on the weighted average cost of inventory sold for the periods and consists of the following:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Production costs

 

$9,228

 

 

$6,544

 

 

$23,939

 

 

$17,378

 

Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

-

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

 

720

 

 

 

514

 

 

 

2,067

 

 

 

1,454

 

 

 

$9,952

 

 

$7,058

 

 

$26,101

 

 

$18,832

 

v3.23.3
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
General and administrative expenses

17. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

General and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations consist of the following:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$383

 

 

$326

 

 

$1,069

 

 

$1,123

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

391

 

 

 

261

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

 

855

 

Management and consulting fees

 

 

109

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

312

 

 

 

345

 

Investor relations

 

 

49

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

234

 

Travel and promotion

 

 

37

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

75

 

Professional fees

 

 

195

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

501

 

Directors fees

 

 

43

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

116

 

Regulatory and compliance fees

 

 

35

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

116

 

Depreciation

 

 

38

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

$1,280

 

 

$997

 

 

$3,999

 

 

$3,469

 

v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Commitments

18. COMMITMENTS

 

The Company has a cost sharing agreement to reimburse Oniva for a percentage of its overhead expenses, to reimburse 100% of its out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, and to pay a percentage fee based on Oniva’s total overhead and corporate expenses. The agreement may be terminated with one-month notice by either party. Transactions and balances with Oniva are disclosed in Note 11.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries have various operating lease agreements for their office premises, use of land, and equipment. Commitments in respect of these lease agreements are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Not later than one year

 

$117

 

 

$105

 

Later than one year and not later than five years

 

 

382

 

 

 

347

 

Later than five years

 

 

362

 

 

 

398

 

 

 

$861

 

 

$850

 

 

Office lease payments recognized as an expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, totalled $27 (September 30, 2022 - $8).

v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENT CASH FLOW INFORMATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Supplementary cash flow information

19. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Net change in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

$(2,720)

 

$(1,986)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(329)

 

 

(535)

Taxes recoverable

 

 

(2,075)

 

 

28

 

Taxes payable

 

 

(809)

 

 

687

 

Amounts due to related parties

 

 

(59)

 

 

(79)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

2,592

 

 

 

2,101

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

199

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

$(3,201)

 

$768

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Other supplementary information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$180

 

 

$73

 

Taxes paid

 

 

29

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

$209

 

 

$73

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of La Preciosa, net of cash & transaction costs

 

$-

 

 

$21,535

 

Shares acquired under terms of option agreements

 

 

41

 

 

 

15

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon exercise of RSUs

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

-

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon option exercise

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

Equipment acquired under finance leases and equipment loans

 

 

2,888

 

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

$3,948

 

 

$23,174

 

v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  
Financial instruments

20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The fair values of the Company’s amounts due to related parties and accounts payable approximate their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Cash, amounts receivable, long-term investments, and warrant liability are recorded at fair value. The carrying amounts of the Company’s term facility, equipment loans, and finance lease obligations are a reasonable approximation of their fair values based on current market rates for similar financial instruments.

 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk.

(a) Credit Risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Company has exposure to credit risk through its cash, long-term investments and amounts receivable. The Company manages credit risk, in respect of cash and short-term investments, by maintaining the majority of cash and short-term investments at highly rated financial institutions.

 

The Company is exposed to a significant concentration of credit risk with respect to its trade accounts receivable balance because all of its concentrate sales are with three (December 31, 2022 – two) counterparties (see Note 21). However, the Company has not recorded any allowance against its trade receivables because to-date all balances owed have been settled in full when due (typically within 60 days of submission) and because of the nature of the counterparties.

 

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of any period is equal to the carrying amount of these financial assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position. At September 30, 2023, no amounts were held as collateral.

 

(b) Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in satisfying financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows required by its operating, investing and financing activities. The Company had cash at September 30, 2023, in the amount of $1,856 and working capital of $7,445 in order to meet short-term business requirements. Accounts payable have contractual maturities of approximately 30 to 90 days, or are due on demand and are subject to normal trade terms. The current portions of note payable and finance lease obligations are due within 12 months of the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position date. Amounts due to related parties are without stated terms of interest or repayment.

 

The maturity profiles of the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments as at September 30, 2023, are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Less Than

1 Year

 

 

1-5 years

 

 

More Than 5 Years

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$11,675

 

 

$11,675

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Minimum rental and lease payments

 

 

850

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

347

 

 

 

398

 

Equipment loans

 

 

439

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

-

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

3,796

 

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,878

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$16,760

 

 

$13,889

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$398

 

 

(c) Market Risk

 

Market risk consists of interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and price risk. These are discussed further below.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate risk consists of two components:

 

 

 

(i)

To the extent that payments made or received on the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities are affected by changes in the prevailing market interest rates, the Company is exposed to interest rate cash flow risk.

 

 

(ii)

To the extent that changes in prevailing market rates differ from the interest rates on the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities, the Company is exposed to interest rate price risk. 

 

In management’s opinion, the Company is not materially exposed to interest rate risk, as any material debt obligations that bear interest are fixed and not subject to floating interest rates. A 10% change in the interest rate would not result in a material impact on the Company’s operations.

 

Foreign Currency Risk

 

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that the following monetary assets and liabilities are denominated in Mexican pesos and Canadian dollars:

 

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

Cash

 

$2,451

 

 

$113

 

 

$4,097

 

 

$250

 

Due from related parties

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,204

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,365

 

Reclamation bonds

 

 

-

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

6,478

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(93,198)

 

 

(346)

 

 

(85,486)

 

 

(108)

Due to related parties

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

Finance lease obligations

 

 

(598)

 

 

(256)

 

 

(161)

 

 

(343)

Net exposure

 

 

(82,557)

 

 

642

 

 

 

(80,148)

 

 

2,067

 

US dollar equivalent

 

$468

 

 

$(43)

 

$(4,136)

 

$1,526

 

 

Based on the net US dollar denominated asset and liability exposures as at September 30, 2023, a 10% fluctuation in the US/Mexican and Canadian/US exchange rates would impact the Company’s earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, by approximately $425 (year ended December 31, 2022 - $275). The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk.

 

Price Risk

 

Price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign currency risk.

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to its amounts receivable, as certain trade accounts receivable are recorded based on provisional terms that are subsequently adjusted according to quoted metal prices at the date of final settlement. Quoted metal prices are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company’s control and are subject to volatility, and the Company does not employ hedging strategies to limit its exposure to price risk. At September 30, 2023, based on outstanding accounts receivable that were subject to pricing adjustments, a 10% change in metals prices would have an impact on net earnings (loss) of approximately $58 (December 31, 2022 - $65).

 

The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to its long-term investments, as these investments are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices. Changes in market prices result in gains or losses being recognized in net income (loss). At September 30, 2023, a 10% change in market prices would have an impact on net earnings (loss) of approximately $87 (December 31, 2022 - $175).

 

The Company’s profitability and ability to raise capital to fund exploration, evaluation and production activities is subject to risks associated with fluctuations in mineral prices. Management closely monitors commodity prices, individual equity movements, and the stock market to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company.

(d) Classification of Financial Instruments

 

IFRS 13 Financial Instruments: Disclosures establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices); and

Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as at September 30, 2023:

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$1,856

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

891

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total financial assets

 

$2,747

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$-

 

 

The Company uses Black-Scholes model to measure its Level 3 financial instruments. As at September 30, 2023, the Company’s has no Level 3 financial instruments.

v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Segemented information

21.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are all attributable to Mexico, from shipments of concentrate produced by the Avino Mine, and is considered to be one single reportable operating segment.

 

On the condensed consolidated interim statements of operations, the Company had revenue from the following product mixes:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Silver

 

$4,280

 

 

$3,454

 

 

$11,610

 

 

$10,722

 

Copper

 

 

5,907

 

 

 

5,625

 

 

 

14,658

 

 

 

17,884

 

Gold

 

 

3,669

 

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

9,516

 

 

 

7,141

 

Penalties, treatment costs and refining charges

 

 

(1,540)

 

 

(2,271)

 

 

(4,425)

 

 

(6,209)

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had three customers (September 30, 2022 – three customers) that accounted for total revenues as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Customer #1

 

$9,101

 

 

$7,710

 

 

$26,209

 

 

$25,569

 

Customer #2

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

1,415

 

 

 

5,246

 

 

 

3,161

 

Other customers

 

 

(5)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(96)

 

 

808

 

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

 

Geographical information relating to the Company’s non-current assets (other than financial instruments) is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Mexico

 

$50,450

 

 

$49,803

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Canada

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Total exploration and evaluation assets

 

$50,451

 

 

$49,804

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Mexico

 

$50,843

 

 

$43,812

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Canada

 

 

196

 

 

 

244

 

Total plant, equipment, and mining properties

 

$51,039

 

 

$44,056

 

v3.23.3
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
Subsequent events

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

At-The-Market Sales – Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,091,425 common shares in at-the-market offerings under prospectus supplement for gross proceeds of $556.

v3.23.3
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of audited consolidated financial statements

Subsidiary

 

Ownership Interest

 

 

Jurisdiction

 

Nature of Operations

 

Oniva Silver and Gold Mines S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican operations and administration

 

Nueva Vizcaya Mining, S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mexican administration

 

Promotora Avino, S.A. de C.V. (“Promotora”)

 

 

79.09%

 

Mexico

 

Holding company

 

Compañía Minera Mexicana de Avino, S.A. de C.V.

(“Avino Mexico”)

 

98.45% direct

1.22% indirect (Promotora)

99.67% effective

 

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

La Luna Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

La Preciosa Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

 

 

100%

 

Canada

 

Holding company

 

Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A. de C.V.

 

 

100%

 

Mexico

 

Mining and exploration

 

Cervantes LLP

 

 

100%

 

U.S.

 

Holding company

 
v3.23.3
ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Cash paid

 

$15,301

 

Note payable

 

 

4,665

 

Common shares

 

 

14,630

 

Share purchase warrants

 

 

2,240

 

Total purchase consideration

 

 

36,836

 

Transaction costs

 

 

270

 

Total acquisition cost

 

$37,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$168

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,121

 

Plant and equipment

 

 

1,621

 

Exploration and evaluation assets

 

 

34,524

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(328)

Net assets acquired

 

$37,106

 

v3.23.3
TAXES RECOVERABLE (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
TAXES RECOVERABLE  
Schedule Of Income Taxes Recoverable And Canadian Sales Taxes

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

VAT recoverable

 

$2,483

 

 

$1,385

 

GST recoverable

 

 

41

 

 

 

25

 

Income taxes recoverable

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

2,327

 

 

 

$5,812

 

 

$3,737

 

v3.23.3
INVENTORY (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
INVENTORY  
Schedule Of Inventory

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Process material stockpiles

 

$3,262

 

 

$2,788

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

3,154

 

 

 

1,617

 

Materials and supplies

 

 

2,457

 

 

 

1,855

 

 

 

$8,873

 

 

$6,260

 

v3.23.3
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Long-term Investments

 

 

Fair Value

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Movements in

foreign

 

 

Fair value

adjustments

 

 

Fair Value

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Net Additions

 

 

exchange

 

 

for the period

 

 

2023

 

Talisker Resources Common Shares

 

$1,640

 

 

$-

 

 

$8

 

 

$(838)

 

$810

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. Common Shares

 

 

51

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(34)

 

 

53

 

Endurance Gold Corp. Common Shares

 

 

55

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27)

 

 

28

 

 

 

$1,746

 

 

$36

 

 

$8

 

 

$(899)

 

$891

 

v3.23.3
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Exploration And Evaluation Costs

 

 

Avino,

 Mexico

 

 

La Preciosa,

Mexico

 

 

British Columbia & Yukon, Canada

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

 

$11,052

 

 

$-

 

 

$1

 

 

$11,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs incurred during 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition costs – Note 4

 

 

-

 

 

 

37,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,618

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

719

 

 

 

296

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,015

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

94

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

155

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(30)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30)

Option income

 

 

(7)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$11,828

 

 

$37,975

 

 

$1

 

 

$49,804

 

Costs incurred during 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drilling and exploration

 

 

583

 

 

 

384

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

967

 

Assessments and taxes

 

 

88

 

 

 

(243)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(155)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

22

 

 

 

(124)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(102)

Option income

 

 

(63)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(63)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

$12,458

 

 

$37,992

 

 

$1

 

 

$50,451

 

v3.23.3
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES  
Schedule Of Plant, Equipment And Mining Properties

 

 

Mining

properties

 

 

Office equipment, furniture, and fixtures

 

 

Computer equipment

 

 

Mine machinery and transportation equipment

 

 

Mill machinery and processing equipment

 

 

Buildings and construction in process

 

 

Total

 

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 $

 

 

 

COST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

13,038

 

 

 

595

 

 

 

335

 

 

 

14,240

 

 

 

18,613

 

 

 

11,778

 

 

 

58,599

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

 

4,781

 

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

12,346

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,692)

 

 

(100)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,792)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(12)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

14,687

 

 

 

763

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

14,930

 

 

 

23,294

 

 

 

14,693

 

 

 

69,141

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

3,182

 

 

 

2,809

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

9,166

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(623)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(648)

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

(17)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(17)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

16,395

 

 

 

834

 

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

17,489

 

 

 

26,103

 

 

 

15,371

 

 

 

77,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED DEPLETION AND DEPRECIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

 

 

8,856

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

4,944

 

 

 

6,667

 

 

 

1,896

 

 

 

22,924

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

250

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

 

3,623

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,382)

 

 

(80)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,462)

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

 

9,106

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

5,178

 

 

 

6,733

 

 

 

3,029

 

 

 

25,085

 

Additions / Transfers

 

 

267

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

133

 

 

 

682

 

 

 

780

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

2,155

 

Writedowns

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(612)

 

 

(2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(637)

Balance at September 30, 2023

 

 

9,373

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

710

 

 

 

5,248

 

 

 

7,511

 

 

 

3,233

 

 

 

26,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET BOOK VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2023

 

 

7,022

 

 

 

306

 

 

 

740

 

 

 

12,241

 

 

 

18,592

 

 

 

12,138

 

 

 

51,039

 

At December 31, 2022

 

 

5,581

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

9,752

 

 

 

16,561

 

 

 

11,664

 

 

 

44,056

 

At January 1, 2022

 

 

4,182

 

 

 

301

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

9,296

 

 

 

11,946

 

 

 

9,882

 

 

 

35,675

 

v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions With Oniva

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries, benefits, and consulting fees

 

$289

 

 

$237

 

 

$869

 

 

$975

 

Share-based payments

 

 

502

 

 

 

427

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

$791

 

 

$664

 

 

$2,341

 

 

$2,226

 

Schedule Of Related Party Transactions And Balances

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Oniva International Services Corp.

 

$100

 

 

$100

 

Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd.

 

 

(131)

 

 

(72)

 

 

$(31)

 

$28

 

Schedule Of Due To Related Parties

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$240

 

 

$218

 

 

$729

 

 

$670

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

107

 

 

 

119

 

 

 

364

 

 

 

325

 

 

 

$347

 

 

$337

 

 

$1,093

 

 

$995

 

v3.23.3
NOTE PAYABLE (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of note payable

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$4,926

 

 

$-

 

Additions

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,665

 

Repayments

 

 

(5,000)

 

 

-

 

Unwinding of fair value adjustment

 

 

74

 

 

 

261

 

Balance at end of the period

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,926

 

Less: Current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,926)

Non-current portion

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Change In Warrant Liability

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$475

 

 

$741

 

Warrants issued

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,240

 

Fair value adjustment

 

 

(478)

 

 

(2,935)

Effect of movement in exchange rates

 

 

3

 

 

 

(111)

Balance at end of the period

 

$-

 

 

$475

 

Schedule Of Warrants Outstanding And Exercisable

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,950,412

 

 

$0.80

 

Granted

 

 

7,000,000

 

 

$1.09

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, December 31, 2022

 

 

8,950,412

 

 

$1.03

 

Expired

 

 

(8,950,412)

 

$1.03

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Warrant Liability

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

-

 %

 

 

4.07%

 Expected dividend yield

 

-

 %

 

 

0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.73

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

-

 %

 

 

56.80%

Weighted average fair value

 

$-

 

 

$0.05

 

v3.23.3
RECLAMATION PROVISION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
RECLAMATION PROVISION  
Reconciliation Of The Changes In The Company's Reclamation Provision

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of the period

 

$445

 

 

$726

 

Changes in estimates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(364)

Unwinding of discount related to continuing operations

 

 

36

 

 

 

44

 

Effect of movements in exchange rates

 

 

63

 

 

 

39

 

Balance at end of the period

 

$544

 

 

$445

 

v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS  
Schedule Of Stock Options

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

2,839,000

 

 

$1.68

 

Granted

 

 

2,390,000

 

 

$1.20

 

Exercised

 

 

(48,000)

 

$0.79

 

Expired

 

 

(880,000)

 

$1.98

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(45,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

4,256,000

 

 

$1.36

 

Granted

 

 

2,545,000

 

 

$1.12

 

Expired

 

 

(105,000)

 

$1.30

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(30,000)

 

$1.40

 

Stock options outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

$1.27

 

Stock options exercisable, September 30, 2023

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

$1.31

 

Schedule Of Stock Options Outsanding And Exercisable

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

Exercisable

 

Expiry Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

August 21, 2024

 

$0.79

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

 

 

126,000

 

 

 

0.89

 

August 4, 2025

 

$1.64

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

 

 

1,660,000

 

 

 

1.85

 

March 25, 2027

 

$1.20

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

 

 

2,330,000

 

 

 

3.48

 

May 4, 2027

 

$0.92

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3.59

 

March 29, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

2,375,000

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

1,187,500

 

 

 

4.50

 

July 10, 2028

 

$1.12

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,666,000

 

 

 

3.31

 

 

 

5,328,500

 

 

 

3.14

 

Schedule of fair value of the stock options was calculated using the Black-Scholes model

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Weighted average assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Risk-free interest rate

 

 

3.10%

 

 

2.49%

 Expected dividend yield

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.0%

 Expected warrant life (years)

 

 

5.00

 

 

 

5.00

 

 Expected stock price volatility

 

 

61.10%

 

 

59.98%

 Expected forfeiture rate

 

 

17%

 

 

20%

Weighted average fair value

 

$0.60

 

 

$0.63

 

Schedule Of Rsu Outstanding

 

 

Underlying

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Price (C$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

 

1,439,477

 

 

$1.32

 

Granted

 

 

1,799,000

 

 

$1.19

 

Exercised

 

 

(982,879)

 

$1.18

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(64,932)

 

$1.40

 

RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2022

 

 

2,190,666

 

 

$1.27

 

Granted

 

 

1,878,320

 

 

$1.11

 

Exercised

 

 

(1,005,333)

 

$1.37

 

Cancelled / Forfeited

 

 

(15,333)

 

$1.14

 

RSUs outstanding, September 30, 2023

 

 

3,048,320

 

 

$1.03

 

Schedule of summarizes information about the RSUs

Issuance Date

 

Price (C$)

 

 

Number of RSUs Outstanding

 

March 25, 2022

 

$1.19

 

 

 

1,182,000

 

March 29, 2023

 

$1.12

 

 

 

1,797,000

 

July 10, 2023

 

$0.94

 

 

 

69,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,048,320

 

Schedule Of Basic Earnings Per Share And Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

$(803)

 

$(1,129)

 

$(21)

 

$1,800

 

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

113,027,305

 

Effect of dilutive share options, warrants, and RSUs (‘000)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,248,128

 

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

 

 

122,433,272

 

 

 

117,876,825

 

 

 

120,093,760

 

 

 

116,275,433

 

Basic income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

Diluted income (loss) per share

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.01)

 

$(0.00)

 

$0.02

 

v3.23.3
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES  
Schedule Of Revenue

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Concentrate sales

 

$11,599

 

 

$9,445

 

 

$31,429

 

 

$30,423

 

Provisional pricing adjustments

 

 

717

 

 

 

(327)

 

 

(70)

 

 

(885)

 

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

Schedule Of Cost Of Sales

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Production costs

 

$9,228

 

 

$6,544

 

 

$23,939

 

 

$17,378

 

Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

-

 

Depreciation and depletion

 

 

720

 

 

 

514

 

 

 

2,067

 

 

 

1,454

 

 

 

$9,952

 

 

$7,058

 

 

$26,101

 

 

$18,832

 

v3.23.3
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of General And Administrative Expenses

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$383

 

 

$326

 

 

$1,069

 

 

$1,123

 

Office and miscellaneous

 

 

391

 

 

 

261

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

 

855

 

Management and consulting fees

 

 

109

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

312

 

 

 

345

 

Investor relations

 

 

49

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

234

 

Travel and promotion

 

 

37

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

75

 

Professional fees

 

 

195

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

501

 

Directors fees

 

 

43

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

132

 

 

 

116

 

Regulatory and compliance fees

 

 

35

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

116

 

Depreciation

 

 

38

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

$1,280

 

 

$997

 

 

$3,999

 

 

$3,469

 

v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Commitments

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Not later than one year

 

$117

 

 

$105

 

Later than one year and not later than five years

 

 

382

 

 

 

347

 

Later than five years

 

 

362

 

 

 

398

 

 

 

$861

 

 

$850

 

v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENT CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule Of Supplement Cash Flow Information

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Net change in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

$(2,720)

 

$(1,986)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(329)

 

 

(535)

Taxes recoverable

 

 

(2,075)

 

 

28

 

Taxes payable

 

 

(809)

 

 

687

 

Amounts due to related parties

 

 

(59)

 

 

(79)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

2,592

 

 

 

2,101

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

199

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

$(3,201)

 

$768

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Other supplementary information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$180

 

 

$73

 

Taxes paid

 

 

29

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

$209

 

 

$73

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of La Preciosa, net of cash & transaction costs

 

$-

 

 

$21,535

 

Shares acquired under terms of option agreements

 

 

41

 

 

 

15

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon exercise of RSUs

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

-

 

Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon option exercise

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

Equipment acquired under finance leases and equipment loans

 

 

2,888

 

 

 

1,589

 

 

 

$3,948

 

 

$23,174

 

v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  
Schedule Of Contractual Obligations And Commitments

 

 

Total

 

 

Less Than

1 Year

 

 

1-5 years

 

 

More Than 5 Years

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$11,675

 

 

$11,675

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Minimum rental and lease payments

 

 

850

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

347

 

 

 

398

 

Equipment loans

 

 

439

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

-

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

3,796

 

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,878

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$16,760

 

 

$13,889

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$398

 

Schedule Of Foreign Currency Risk

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

 

MXN

 

 

CDN

 

Cash

 

$2,451

 

 

$113

 

 

$4,097

 

 

$250

 

Due from related parties

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,204

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,365

 

Reclamation bonds

 

 

-

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

6,478

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(93,198)

 

 

(346)

 

 

(85,486)

 

 

(108)

Due to related parties

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

Finance lease obligations

 

 

(598)

 

 

(256)

 

 

(161)

 

 

(343)

Net exposure

 

 

(82,557)

 

 

642

 

 

 

(80,148)

 

 

2,067

 

US dollar equivalent

 

$468

 

 

$(43)

 

$(4,136)

 

$1,526

 

Schedule Of Fair Value On Recurring Basis

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$1,856

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Amounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

-

 

Long-term investments

 

 

891

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total financial assets

 

$2,747

 

 

$2,473

 

 

$-

 

v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of condensed consolidated interim statements of operations

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Silver

 

$4,280

 

 

$3,454

 

 

$11,610

 

 

$10,722

 

Copper

 

 

5,907

 

 

 

5,625

 

 

 

14,658

 

 

 

17,884

 

Gold

 

 

3,669

 

 

 

2,310

 

 

 

9,516

 

 

 

7,141

 

Penalties, treatment costs and refining charges

 

 

(1,540)

 

 

(2,271)

 

 

(4,425)

 

 

(6,209)

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

Schedule of revenues from customers

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Customer #1

 

$9,101

 

 

$7,710

 

 

$26,209

 

 

$25,569

 

Customer #2

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

1,415

 

 

 

5,246

 

 

 

3,161

 

Other customers

 

 

(5)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(96)

 

 

808

 

Total revenue from mining operations

 

$12,316

 

 

$9,118

 

 

$31,359

 

 

$29,538

 

Schedule of geographical information of company's non current assets

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Mexico

 

$50,450

 

 

$49,803

 

Exploration and evaluation assets - Canada

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Total exploration and evaluation assets

 

$50,451

 

 

$49,804

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2023

 

 

December 31,

2022

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Mexico

 

$50,843

 

 

$43,812

 

Plant, equipment, and mining properties - Canada

 

 

196

 

 

 

244

 

Total plant, equipment, and mining properties

 

$51,039

 

 

$44,056

 

v3.23.3
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
La Preciosa Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.(Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction Canada
Nature of Operations Holding company
Nueva Vizcaya Mining, S.A. de C.V. (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction Mexico
Nature of Operations Mexican administration
Compania Minera Mexicana de Avino, S.A. de C.V. (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Jurisdiction Mexico
Nature of Operations Mining and exploration
Ownership Interest Indirect 1.22%
Ownership Interest Direct 98.45%
Ownership Interest Effective 99.67%
Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A. de C.V. (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction Mexico
Nature of Operations Mining and exploration
Cervantes LLP (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction U.S.
Nature of Operations Holding company
La Luna Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction Canada
Nature of Operations Holding company
Promotora Avino, S.A. de C.V. (Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 79.09%
Jurisdiction Mexico
Nature of Operations Holding company
Oniva Silver and Gold Mines S.A. de C.V [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Ownership Interest 100.00%
Jurisdiction Mexico
Nature of Operations Mexican operations and administration
v3.23.3
ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA (Details) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement [Line Items]        
Plant And Equipment $ 51,039,000 $ 50,482,000 $ 44,056,000 $ 35,675,000
Fair values of the Assets acquired and Liabilities        
Statement [Line Items]        
Cash Paid 15,301,000      
Note Payable 4,665,000      
Common Shares 14,630,000      
Share Purchase Warrants 2,240,000      
Total Purchase Consideration 36,836,000      
Transaction Costs 270,000      
Total Acquisition Cost 37,106,000      
Cash 168,000      
Other Current Assets 1,121,000      
Plant And Equipment 1,621,000      
Exploration And Evaluation Assets 34,524,000      
Accounts payable (328,000)      
Net Assets Acquired $ 37,106,000      
v3.23.3
ACQUISITION OF LA PRECIOSA (Details Narrative)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Statement [Line Items]  
Inflationary Adjustment Description A payment of $0.25 per silver equivalent ounce (subject to inflationary adjustment) of new mineral reserves (as defined by NI 43-101) discovered and declared outside of the current mineral resource area at La Preciosa, subject to a cap of $50 million, and any such payments will be credited against any existing or future payments owing on the gross value royalty
Avino  
Statement [Line Items]  
Maximum percentage of issued and outstanding shares 19.90%
Common Stock Shares Issuance, Shares | shares 14,000,000
Common Shares Issuance, Value $ 13,650
La Preciosa Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.(Member)  
Statement [Line Items]  
Royalty Returns 2.00%
Gloria and Abundancia  
Statement [Line Items]  
Royalty Returns 1.25%
Coeur  
Statement [Line Items]  
Cash Consideration $ 15,300
Promissory Note $ 5,000
Warrants Purchase | shares 7,000,000
Warrants Value $ 2,240
Warrants Exercisable Price Per Shares | $ / shares $ 1.09
Warrants Premium 25.00%
Additional Cash Payment $ 8,750
v3.23.3
TAXES RECOVERABLE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
TAXES RECOVERABLE    
VAT Recoverable $ 2,483 $ 1,385
GST Recoverable 41 25
Income taxes recoverable 3,288 2,327
Total Taxes Recoverable $ 5,812 $ 3,737
v3.23.3
INVENTORY (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
INVENTORY    
Process Material Stockpiles $ 3,262 $ 2,788
Concentrate Inventory 3,154 1,617
Materials And Supplies 2,457 1,855
Inventories $ 8,873 $ 6,260
v3.23.3
INVENTORY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
INVENTORY        
Cost Of Sales $ 9,952 $ 7,058 $ 26,101 $ 18,832
Wrote down material and supplies inventory     $ 84  
v3.23.3
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Talisker Resources Ltd [Member] | Common Shares [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Net Additions $ 0
Movements In Foreign Exchange 8
Fair Value Adjustments For The Period (838)
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Ending Balance 810
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Beginning Balance 1,640
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Common Share [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Net Additions 36
Movements In Foreign Exchange 0
Fair Value Adjustments For The Period (34)
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Ending Balance 53
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Beginning Balance 51
Endurance Gold Corp. Common Shares  
Statement [Line Items]  
Net Additions 0
Movements In Foreign Exchange 0
Fair Value Adjustments For The Period (27)
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Ending Balance 28
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Beginning Balance 55
Total Fair Value [Member] | Common Shares [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Net Additions 36
Movements In Foreign Exchange 8
Fair Value Adjustments For The Period (899)
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Ending Balance 891
Fair Value Of Long Term Investments, Beginning Balance $ 1,746
v3.23.3
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Details Narrative)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
shares
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Common Share [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Number of common stock shares recevied as part of Option Agreement 500,000
v3.23.3
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance $ 49,804,000 $ 11,053,000
Acquisition costs - Note 4   37,618,000
Drilling And Exploration 967,000 1,015,000
Assessments And Taxes (155,000) 155,000
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates (102,000) (30,000)
Option income (63,000) (7,000)
Ending Balance 50,451,000 49,804,000
Avino, Mexico [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 11,828,000 11,052,000
Acquisition costs - Note 4   0
Drilling And Exploration 583,000 719,000
Assessments And Taxes 88,000 94,000
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 22,000 (30,000)
Option income (63,000) (7,000)
Ending Balance 12,458,000 11,828,000
La Preciosa, Mexico [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 37,975,000 0
Acquisition costs - Note 4   37,618,000
Drilling And Exploration 384,000 296,000
Assessments And Taxes (243,000) 61,000
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates (124,000) 0
Option income 0 0
Ending Balance 37,992,000 37,975,000
British Columbia & Yukon, Canada [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 1,000 1,000
Drilling And Exploration 0 0
Assessments And Taxes 0 0
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 0
Option income 0 0
Ending Balance $ 1,000 $ 1,000
v3.23.3
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Details Narrative)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2023
CAD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
CAD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2012
CAD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Statement [Line Items]              
Letter Agreement Description   Endurance can earn a 100% interest in the Olympic Claims if they pay Avino a total cash consideration in the aggregate amount of C$100, issue up to a total of 1,500,000 common shares (“Shares”) of Endurance and incur exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of C$300; all of which is to be incurred by December 31, 2024. In the event that Endurance earns the 100% interest, the Olympic Claims will be subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”), of which 1% NSR can be purchased by the Endurance for C$750 and the remaining balance of the NSR can be purchased for C$1,000          
Granted Shares | shares     200,000        
Payment     $ 25        
Exploration Expenditures Properties $ 50,451,000         $ 49,804,000 $ 11,053,000
Durango, Mexico [Member] | Unification La Platosa properties [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Description For Exploration Period   the Company has obtained the exclusive right to explore and mine the property for an initial period of 15 years          
Exploration And Mining Rights Acquisition Consideration Transferred, Shares Issued | shares       135,189      
Exploration And Mining Rights Acquisition Consideration Transferred Shares Issued, Value       $ 250      
Durango, Mexico [Member] | Unification La Platosa properties [Member] | Minerales [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Description Of Royalty Terms   The Company has agreed to pay to Minerales a royalty equal to 3.5% of net smelter returns (“NSR”). In addition, after the start of production, if the minimum monthly processing rate of the mine facilities is less than 15,000 tonnes, then the Company must pay to Minerales a minimum royalty equal to the applicable NSR royalty based on the processing at a monthly rate of 15,000 tonnes          
Description For Exclusive Right Acquisition Under Agreement   Minerales has also granted to the Company the exclusive right to purchase a 100% interest in the property at any time during the term of the agreement (or any renewal thereof), upon payment of $8 million within 15 days of the Company’s notice of election to acquire the property. The purchase would be subject to a separate purchase agreement for the legal transfer of the property          
Eagle property option agreement [Member] | Mayo Mining Division [Member] | Yukon, Canada [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Ownership Percentage   100.00%          
Terms Of Agreement   The Company has a 100% interest in 14 quartz leases located in the Mayo Mining Division of Yukon, Canada, which collectively comprise the Eagle property          
Cash consideration   $ 250          
Avino, Mexico [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Exploration Expenditures Properties $ 12,458,000         $ 11,828,000 $ 11,052,000
Warrants Purchase | shares   750,000          
Warrants Premium   25.00%          
Option Description   Endurance is successful in defining a compliant mineral resource of at least 500,000 gold-equivalent ounces on the Olympic Claims then Endurance will be obliged to pay Avino a C$1,000 discovery bonus          
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   $ 50          
Exploration Expenditures Properties         $ 750    
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | First Anniversary [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   50          
Exploration Expenditures Properties         50    
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Second Anniversary [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   100          
Exploration Expenditures Properties         100    
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Third Anniversary [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   200          
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Fourth Anniversary [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   200          
Exploration Expenditures Properties         $ 600    
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member] | Option Agreement [Member]              
Statement [Line Items]              
Common Stock Shares Issued Value   $ 600          
Warrants Acquire to common shares | shares   300,000          
Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 0.20            
Common stock acquisition period   36 months          
Ownership Percentage   100.00%          
v3.23.3
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (Details Narrative)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Ownership Interest, Percentage 99.67% 99.67%
Non-controlling Interest 0.33% 0.33%
v3.23.3
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance $ 69,141,000 $ 58,599,000
Additions/ Transfers 9,166,000 12,346,000
Writendowns (648,000) (1,792,000)
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates (17,000) (12,000)
Ending Balance 77,642,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 25,085,000 22,924,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 2,155,000 3,623,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns (637,000) (1,462,000)
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 26,603,000 25,085,000
Net book value, Ending 51,039,000 44,056,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 44,056,000 35,675,000
Office Equipment Furniture And Fixtures [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 763,000 595,000
Additions/ Transfers 74,000 185,000
Writendowns (3,000) 0
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 (17,000)
Ending Balance 834,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 441,000 294,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 89,000 147,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns (2,000) 0
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 528,000 441,000
Net book value, Ending 306,000 322,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 322,000 301,000
Mine Machinery And Transportation Equipment [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 14,930,000 14,240,000
Additions/ Transfers 3,182,000 2,383,000
Writendowns (623,000) (1,692,000)
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 (1,000)
Ending Balance 17,489,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 5,178,000 4,944,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 682,000 1,616,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns (612,000) (1,382,000)
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 5,248,000 5,178,000
Net book value, Ending 12,241,000 9,752,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 9,752,000 9,296,000
Mill Machinery And Processing Equipment [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 23,294,000 18,613,000
Additions/ Transfers 2,809,000 4,781,000
Writendowns 0 (100,000)
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 0
Ending Balance 26,103,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 6,733,000 6,667,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 780,000 146,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns (2,000) (80,000)
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 7,511,000 6,733,000
Net book value, Ending 18,592,000 16,561,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 16,561,000 11,946,000
Mining Property [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 14,687,000 13,038,000
Additions/ Transfers 1,725,000 1,649,000
Writendowns 0 0
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates (17,000) 0
Ending Balance 16,395,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 9,106,000 8,856,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 267,000 250,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns 0 0
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 9,373,000 9,106,000
Net book value, Ending 7,022,000 5,581,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 5,581,000 4,182,000
Computer equipment [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 774,000 335,000
Additions/ Transfers 698,000 441,000
Writendowns (22,000) 0
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 (2,000)
Ending Balance 1,450,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 598,000 267,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 133,000 331,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns (21,000) 0
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 710,000 598,000
Net book value, Ending 740,000 176,000
Net book value, Beginning balance 176,000 68,000
Buildings and construction in process [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 14,693,000 11,778,000
Additions/ Transfers 678,000 2,907,000
Writendowns 0 0
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 0 8,000
Ending Balance 15,371,000  
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Beginning Balance 3,029,000 1,896,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Additions / Transfers 204,000 1,133,000
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Writedowns 0 0
Accumulated Depletion And Depreciation, Ending Balance 3,233,000 3,029,000
Net book value, Ending 12,138,000 11,664,000
Net book value, Beginning balance $ 11,664,000 $ 9,882,000
v3.23.3
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES    
Assets Under Construction $ 3,267 $ 3,817
Property Plant Equipment, Net Carrying Amount $ 5,553 $ 2,417
v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Salaries, Benefits, And Consulting Fees $ 289 $ 237 $ 869 $ 975
Share-based Payments 502 427 1,472 1,251
Total Key Management Personnel Compensation $ 791 $ 664 $ 2,341 $ 2,226
v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Silver Wolf Exploration Ltd. [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Total amounts due to related parties $ (131) $ (72)
Oniva International Services Corp. [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Total amounts due to related parties 100 100
Directors [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Total amounts due to related parties $ (31) $ 28
v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Statement [Line Items]        
Salaries And Benefits $ 289 $ 237 $ 869 $ 975
Office And Miscellaneous 391 261 1,008 855
Oniva International Services Corp. [Member]        
Statement [Line Items]        
Salaries And Benefits 240 218 729 670
Office And Miscellaneous 107 119 364 325
Total Cost $ 347 $ 337 $ 1,093 $ 995
v3.23.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Statement [Line Items]        
Salaries, Benefits, And Consulting Fees $ 289 $ 237 $ 869 $ 975
Oniva [Member]        
Statement [Line Items]        
Administrative fees $ 11 $ 11 36 31
ICC [Member]        
Statement [Line Items]        
Salaries, Benefits, And Consulting Fees     $ 215 $ 263
v3.23.3
NOTE PAYABLE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Note Payable At Beginning Of The Period $ 4,926 $ 0
Additions 0 4,665
Repayments (5,000) 0
Unwinding Of Fair Value Adjustment 74 261
Note Payable At Ending Of The Period 0 4,926
Less: Current portion 0 (4,926)
Non-current portion $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
NOTE PAYABLE (Details Narrative)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Discount Interest Rate 6.71%
Promissory Note Payable Issued $ 5
v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY (Details) - Warrants [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Balance At Beginning Of The Year $ 475 $ 741
Warrants Issued 0 2,240
Fair Value Adjustment (478) (2,935)
Effect Of Movement In Exchange Rates 3 (111)
Balance At End Of The Year $ 0 $ 475
v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY (Details 1) - Warrants [Member] - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Outstanding And Exercisable Underlying Shares, Beginning 8,950,412 1,950,412
Warrants Granted, Underlying Share   7,000,000
Warrants Expired, Underlying Share (8,950,412)  
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning $ 1.03 $ 0.80
Warrants Excersied Weighte Average Granted   1.09
Warrants Excersied Weighte Average Expired 1.03  
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending $ 0 $ 1.03
v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY (Details 3) - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Weighted Average Assumptions:    
Risk-free Interest Rate 0.00% 4.07%
Expected Dividend Yield 0.00% 0.00%
Expected warrant life (years)   22 days
Expected Stock Price Volatility 0.00% 56.80%
Weighted Average Fair Value $ 0.00 $ 0.05
v3.23.3
WARRANT LIABILITY (Details Narrative)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) 0 years 8 months 23 days
v3.23.3
RECLAMATION PROVISION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
RECLAMATION PROVISION    
Balance At Beginning Of The Year $ 445 $ 726
Changes In Estimates 0 (364)
Unwinding Of Discount Related To Continuing Operations 36 44
Effect Of Movements In Exchange Rates 63 39
Balance At End Of The Year $ 544 $ 445
v3.23.3
RECLAMATION PROVISION (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Management's estimate one [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Risk Free Interest Rate 9.61% 9.65%
Inflation Rate 4.00% 7.82%
Management's Estimate [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Reclamation Provision $ 544 $ 445
Reclamation Provision Undiscounted Value $ 1,663 $ 1,454
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details) - Stock options [Member] - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning 4,256,000 2,839,000
Granted 2,545,000 2,390,000
Exercised 0 (48,000)
Expired (105,000) (880,000)
Cancelled / Forfeited (30,000) (45,000)
Stock Options Outstanding, Ending 6,666,000 4,256,000
Stock Options Exercisable 5,328,500 0
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning $ 1.36 $ 1.68
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted 1.12 1.20
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised   0.79
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired 1.30 1.98
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Cancelled / Forfeited 1.40 1.40
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending 1.27 1.36
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Stock Options Exercisable $ 1.31 $ 0.00
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details 1) - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stock options [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Stock Options Exercisable 5,328,500 0
Stock Options Outstanding 6,666,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 3 years 1 month 20 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 3 years 3 months 21 days  
Stock options [Member] | August 21, 2024 [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date Aug. 21, 2024  
Stock Options Exercisable 126,000  
Exercise Price $ 0.79  
Stock Options Outstanding 126,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 10 months 20 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 10 months 20 days  
Stock options [Member] | August 4, 2025 [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date Aug. 04, 2025  
Stock Options Exercisable 1,660,000  
Exercise Price $ 1.64  
Stock Options Outstanding 1,660,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 1 year 10 months 6 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 1 year 10 months 6 days  
Stock options [Member] | March 25, 2027 [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date Mar. 25, 2027  
Stock Options Exercisable 2,330,000  
Exercise Price $ 1.20  
Stock Options Outstanding 2,330,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 3 years 5 months 23 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 3 years 5 months 23 days  
Stock options [Member] | March 29, 2028 [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date Mar. 29, 2028  
Stock Options Exercisable 1,187,500  
Exercise Price $ 1.12  
Stock Options Outstanding 2,375,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 4 years 6 months  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 4 years 6 months  
Stock Option [Member] | May 4, 2027 [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date May 04, 2027  
Stock Options Exercisable 25,000  
Stock Options Outstanding 25,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 3 years 7 months 2 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 3 years 7 months 2 days  
Exercise price $ 0.92  
July 10, 2028 [Member] | Stock options [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Expiry Date Jul. 10, 2028  
Stock Options Exercisable 0  
Exercise Price $ 1.12  
Stock Options Outstanding 150,000  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Exercisable 4 years 9 months 10 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years), Stock Options Outstanding 4 years 9 months 10 days  
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details 2) - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Expected option life (years)   22 days
Weighted Average Fair Value $ 0.00 $ 0.05
Stock options [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Risk-free Interest Rate 3.10% 2.49%
Expected Dividend Yield 0.00% 0.00%
Expected option life (years) 5 years 5 years
Expected Stock Price Volatility 61.10% 59.98%
Expected Forfeiture Rate 17.00% 20.00%
Weighted Average Fair Value $ 0.60 $ 0.63
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details 3) - Restricted Share Units [Member] - $ / shares
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning 2,190,666 1,439,477
Granted 1,878,320 1,799,000
Exercised (1,005,333) (982,879)
Cancelled / Forfeited (15,333) (64,932)
Stock Options Outstanding, Ending 3,048,320 2,190,666
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning $ 1.27 $ 1.32
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted 1.11 1.19
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised 1.37 1.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Cancelled / Forfeited 1.14 1.40
Outstanding And Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending $ 1.03 $ 1.27
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details 4)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Share Units [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Stock Options Outstanding 3,048,320
Restricted Share Units [Member] | March 25, 2022 [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 1.19
Stock Options Outstanding 1,182,000
Restricted Share Units [Member] | March 29, 2023 [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 1.12
Stock Options Outstanding 1,797,000
Stock options [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Stock Options Outstanding 6,666,000
Stock options [Member] | July 10, 2023 [Member]  
Statement [Line Items]  
Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 0.94
Stock Options Outstanding 69,320
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details 5) - Earning loss Per Share [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Statement [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) for the period $ (803) $ (1,129) $ (21) $ 1,800
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 122,433,272 117,876,825 120,093,760 113,027,305
Effect of dilutive share options, warrants, and RSUs ('000)       3,248,128
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 122,433,272 117,876,825 120,093,760 116,275,433
Basic income (loss) per share $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ 0.02
Diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ 0.02
v3.23.3
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]      
Common Shares Issued 5,360,300   14,000,000
Gross Proceeds On Cash Commission $ 99   $ 31
Issuance shares costs 255    
Net proceeds from cash commission $ 3,498    
Issuance of fair value     15
Cash commission 2.75%    
Proceeds from gross prospectus supplement $ 3,597    
Fair Value Of Stock Options Granted, Share-based Payments $ 783 $ 504  
Restricted Share Units 1,878,320 1,799,000  
Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share $ 1.11 $ 1.11  
Share-based Payments for fair value $ 1,026 $ 870 $ 13,650
Share Capital Three [Member]      
Statement [Line Items]      
Common shares issued upon exercise of RSUs     982,879
Share capital     $ 899
Share Capital Two [Member]      
Statement [Line Items]      
Issued common shares upon exercise of RSUs 1,005,333    
Common shares issued carrying value of RSUs exercised $ 1,019    
Share Capital [Member]      
Statement [Line Items]      
Stock option exercise     48,000
Share capital acquisition costs $ 980   $ 46
Issuance of common shares for service 1,075,000   48,000
v3.23.3
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES        
Concentrate Sales $ 11,599 $ 9,445 $ 31,429 $ 30,423
Provisional Pricing Adjustments 717 (327) (70) (885)
Total Revenue $ 12,316 $ 9,118 $ 31,359 $ 29,538
v3.23.3
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES (Details1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES        
Production costs $ 9,228 $ 6,544 $ 23,939 $ 17,378
Write down of equipment and materials and supplies inventory 4 0 95 0
Depreciation and depletion 720 514 2,067 1,454
Total cost $ 9,952 $ 7,058 $ 26,101 $ 18,832
v3.23.3
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Salaries And Benefits $ 383 $ 326 $ 1,069 $ 1,123
Office And Miscellaneous 391 261 1,008 855
Management And Consulting Fees 109 110 312 345
Investor Relations 49 84 216 234
Travel And Promotion 37 29 130 75
Professional Fees 195 89 898 501
Directors Fees 43 30 132 116
Regulatory And Compliance Fees 35 36 126 116
Depreciation 38 37 108 104
General and administrative expenses $ 1,280 $ 997 $ 3,999 $ 3,469
v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Minimum Rental And Lease Payments $ 861 $ 850
Later than five years [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Minimum Rental And Lease Payments 362 398
1-5 years [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Minimum Rental And Lease Payments 382 347
Not later than one year [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Minimum Rental And Lease Payments $ 117 $ 105
v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Office Lease Payments Recognized As Expense $ 27 $ 8
v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Net change in non-cash working capital items:    
Inventory $ (2,720) $ (1,986)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (329) (535)
Taxes recoverable (2,075) 28
Taxes payable (809) 687
Amounts due to related parties (59) (79)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,592 2,101
Amounts receivable 199 552
Net change in non-cash working capital $ (3,201) $ 768
v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Interest paid $ 180 $ 73
Taxes paid 29 0
Total Other non-cash supplementary $ 209 $ 73
v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Acquisition of La Preciosa, net of cash & transaction costs $ 0 $ 21,535
Shares acquired under terms of option agreements 41 15
Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon exercise of RSUs 1,019 0
Transfer of share-based payments reserve upon option exercise 0 15
Equipment acquired under finance leases and equipment loans 2,888 1,589
Non-cash investing and financing activities $ 3,948 $ 23,174
v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities $ 11,675 $ 9,469
Equipment Loans 234 $ 0
1-5 years [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 0  
Minimum rental and lease payments 347  
Equipment Loans 248  
Finance Lease Obligations 1,878  
Total 2,473  
More Than 5 Years [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 0  
Minimum rental and lease payments 398  
Equipment Loans 0  
Finance Lease Obligations 0  
Total 398  
Less Than One Year [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 11,675  
Minimum rental and lease payments 105  
Equipment Loans 191  
Finance Lease Obligations 1,918  
Total 13,889  
Financial Instruments [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 11,675  
Minimum rental and lease payments 850  
Equipment Loans 439  
Finance Lease Obligations 3,796  
Total $ 16,760  
v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Long-term Investments $ 891 $ 1,746
Amounts Receivable 2,473 2,672
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 11,675 9,469
Due To Related Parties 0 28
MXN [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash 2,451 4,097
Due from related parties 2,310 1,402
Long-term Investments 0 0
Reclamation Bonds 0 0
Amounts Receivable 6,478 0
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities (93,198) (85,486)
Due To Related Parties 0 0
Finance Lease Obligations (598) (161)
Net Exposure (82,557) (80,148)
Us Dollar Equivalent 468 (4,136)
CDN [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash 113 250
Due from related parties 0 0
Long-term Investments 1,204 2,365
Reclamation Bonds 6 4
Amounts Receivable 56 34
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities (346) (108)
Due To Related Parties (135) (135)
Finance Lease Obligations (256) (343)
Net Exposure 642 2,067
Us Dollar Equivalent $ (43) $ 1,526
v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Amounts Receivable $ 2,473 $ 2,672
Long-term Investments 891 $ 1,746
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash 1,856  
Amounts Receivable 0  
Long-term Investments 891  
Total Financial Assets 2,747  
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash 0  
Amounts Receivable 2,473  
Long-term Investments 0  
Total Financial Assets 2,473  
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash 0  
Amounts Receivable 0  
Long-term Investments 0  
Total Financial Assets $ 0  
v3.23.3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash $ 1,856 $ 11,245
Interest Rate Risk [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Asset And Liability Exposure, Description A 10% change in the interest rate would not result in a material impact on the Company’s operations.  
Liquidity Risk [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Cash $ 1,856  
Working Capital 7,445  
Foreign Currency Risk [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Impact On Net Earning (loss) 425 275
Price Risk [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Impact On Net Earning (loss) 58 65
Price Risk [Member] | Long-term investments [Member]    
Statement [Line Items]    
Impact On Net Earning (loss) $ 87 $ 175
v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Silver $ 4,280 $ 3,454 $ 11,610 $ 10,722
Copper 5,907 5,625 14,658 17,884
Gold 3,669 2,310 9,516 7,141
Penalties, Treatment Costs And Refining Charges (1,540) (2,271) (4,425) (6,209)
Total Revenue From Mining Operations $ 12,316 $ 9,118 $ 31,359 $ 29,538
v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Customer 1 $ 9,101 $ 7,710 $ 26,209 $ 25,569
Customer 2 3,220 1,415 5,246 3,161
Other Customer (5) (7) (96) 808
Total Revenue From Mining Operations $ 12,316 $ 9,118 $ 31,359 $ 29,538
v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Exploration And Evaluation Assets - Mexico $ 50,450 $ 49,803
Exploration And Evaluation Assets - Canada 1 1
Total Exploration And Evaluation Assets $ 50,451 $ 49,804
v3.23.3
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Plant, Equipment And Mining Properties - Mexico $ 50,843 $ 43,812
Plant, Equipment And Mining Properties - Canada 196 244
Total Plant, Equipment And Mining Properties $ 51,039 $ 44,056
v3.23.3
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) - Market Offerings [Member]
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Statement [Line Items]  
Issued of common shares at market sale | shares 1,091,425
Proceeds from market sales under prospectus supplement | $ $ 556

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