Capstone reports Q3 loss, revenues up

Published Thursday November 12th, 2009

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Capstone Mining Corp. (TSX:CX) swung to a loss in the third quarter but saw sales rise on higher metal prices and volumes.

The Vancouver-based company, which reports in U.S. dollars, said it lost $10.3 million or five cents per share in the third quarter ended Sept. 30.

That compared to a profit of $82 million or 97 cents per share for the same quarter last year.

Capstone said the recent quarter included a $38 million loss on derivatives.

Adjusted net earnings were $18.1 million or nine cents per share, after certain non-cash and one-time items.

Net revenue was $70.2 million in the third quarter, compared to $53 million for the same time last year.

Capstone owns the Cozamin copper-silver-zinc-lead mine in Mexico and the Minto copper-gold-silver mine in the Yukon.

 

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