Key Takeaways:
McEwen Inc. (NYSE/TSX: MUX) announced the receipt of a $49.4 million dividend from its 49 percent-owned San José Mine in Argentina, bringing the year-to-date total to $58.2 million and exceeding the company’s full-year forecast.
“Internally generated cash is the best source of capital,” the company stated in a press release. “It allows a company to grow while eliminating/minimizing share dilution, which is a key ingredient towards a higher share price.”
The dividend, well above the original 2026 forecast of $40-$50 million, strengthens McEwen’s balance sheet. As of March 31, 2026, the company held $56.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with $13.5 million in marketable securities. This is bolstered by investments valued at $457 million in McEwen Copper and $20.4 million in Paragon Advanced Labs.
This strong cash position is critical as McEwen aims to double its production to a range of 250,000 to 300,000 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) by 2030. The company plans to use the funds to advance several key projects, reducing reliance on external financing and potential share dilution for investors.
McEwen has several projects underway that will contribute to its growth target. At the Fox Complex in Timmins, Ontario, initial production from the Stock Mine is expected in the second half of 2026, with commercial production anticipated in 2027. The company is also nearing completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study for the Grey Fox project, which could significantly extend the life of the complex. By 2030, the Fox Complex is targeted to produce 75,000 to 90,000 GEOs annually.
In Mexico, engineering work is progressing at the El Gallo project, with mill construction expected to start in the third quarter. Phase one production is targeted for mid-2027, with an estimated output of 20,000 GEOs annually over a 10-year mine life. Future phases could increase production to between 40,000 and 50,000 GEOs per year.
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