Golden Minerals Co

Previous wording

We restarted mining at our Velardeña Properties in December 2023 and continued through the end of February 2024 when it was determined that the initial performance of both the mine and the plant did not achieve expected results. We processed all the mineralized material that had been mined and shut down the sulfide processing plant at the end of March 2024 and held the Velardeña Properties for short-term sale as we evaluated options to realize value from the assets. We entered into certain sales agreements to sell the Velardeña and Chicago mines, both sulfide and oxide processing plants, water wells, and related equipment of the Velardeña Properties to a privately held Mexican company (the “Buyer”) in exchange for an aggregate purchase price of $5.5 million in cash, plus VAT. There were 4 separate sales agreements. The first three sales agreements which include the combined sales of the Velardeña and Chicago mines, the sulfide processing plant and various related equipment were completed on June 20, 2024 and the titles to the assets have been transferred to the Buyer. The Buyer agreed to pay $3.0 million plus VAT on July 1, 2024, to complete the last sales agreement which covered the oxide processing plant and water wells. The Buyer has made payments of approximately $1.3 million through November 15, 2024 and is currently in default. The Buyer has operational control of the plant, and we are no longer operating the oxide plant. We are uncertain as to when or if additional payments will be received. We are continuing to negotiate an extension of the agreement which would allow for the transfer of title of the oxide plant to the Buyer and the Company would hold a mortgage to secure the payment. The collection of the amount due from the sale may satisfy a portion of our projected capital needs over the next twelve months (see Note 2 above).

Current wording

We restarted mining at our Velardeña Properties in December 2023 and continued through the end of February 2024 when it was determined that the initial performance of both the mine and the plant did not achieve expected results. We processed all the mineralized material that had been mined, shut down the sulfide processing plant at the end of March 2024 and held the Velardeña Properties for short-term sale as we evaluated options to realize value from the assets. We entered into the Velardeña Sales Agreements to sell the Velardeña and Chicago mines, both sulfide and oxide processing plants, water wells, and related equipment of the Velardeña Properties to the Velardeña Buyer in exchange for an aggregate purchase price of $5.5 million in cash, plus VAT. The first three of the Velardeña Sales Agreements which include the combined sales of the Velardeña and Chicago mines, the sulfide processing plant and various related equipment were completed on June 20, 2024, and the titles to the assets were transferred to the Velardeña Buyer. The Velardeña Buyer agreed to pay $3.0 million plus VAT on July 1, 2024, to complete the fourth and final of the Velardeña Sales Agreements which covered the oxide processing plant and water wells. The Buyer has made payments of approximately $2.9 million through May 16, 2025, and is currently in default. While we retain title to the plant, the Velardeña Buyer has had operational control of the plant, and we have not had access to the property since mid-year 2024. We continue to hold our remaining interests in the oxide plant at Velardeña as assets held for sale. The Velardeña Buyer has been making periodic payments and the Company believes at this time that it will eventually collect the full amount, at which time the Company will record the sale under the fourth and final Velardeña Sales Agreement. (see “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 3. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”).

Previous wording

As previously disclosed, we have completed the sale of our wholly owned subsidiary, Silex Argentina, which is the sole owner of El Quevar, our advanced exploration property in Argentina, and have entered into an agreement to sell our Yoquivo exploration property in Mexico. We expect the closing of these transactions to satisfy a portion of our projected capital needs over the next twelve months (see Note 2 above). The Company continues to hold an interest in several remaining exploration properties, including Sarita Este/Desierto, a gold-silver-copper exploration project located in northwest Salta Province Argentina and Sand Canyon, an exploration-stage, gold-silver project in northwestern Nevada.

Current wording

In October 2024, we completed the sale of Silex Argentina, which is the sole owner of El Quevar, our advanced exploration property in Argentina for $3.5 million. We also completed the sale of our Yoquivo exploration property in Mexico in November 2024 for $570,000 plus VAT and the sale of a Mexican subsidiary holding tax losses for $445,000. In April 2025 the Company completed the sale of an additional Mexican subsidiary holding tax losses and 5 minor property concessions for $600,000. The Company continues to hold an interest in several remaining exploration properties, including Sarita Este/Desierto, a gold-silver-copper exploration project located in northwest Salta Province Argentina and Sand Canyon, an exploration stage, gold-silver project in northwestern Nevada.

Previous wording

Because we have ceased production at the Velardeña Properties, our only near-term opportunity to generate cash flow is from the sale of assets or new sources of debt or equity capital. We are evaluating and pursuing alternatives to obtain funds to continue as a going concern, including the potential sale of the Company, finalizing the sale of its assets at the Velardeña Properties and Yoquivo, seeking buyers or partners for the Company’s other assets or obtaining equity or other external financing. In the absence of additional cash inflows, the Company anticipates that its cash resources will be exhausted in the second quarter of 2025. If we are unable to obtain additional cash resources or sell the Company, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate. See “—Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern—2024 Liquidity Forecast and Going Concern Qualification” below.

Current wording

Because we have ceased production at the Velardeña Properties, our only near-term opportunity to generate cash flow is from the sale of assets or new sources of debt or equity capital. We are evaluating and pursuing alternatives to obtain funds to continue as a going concern, including the potential sale of the Company, finalizing the sale of its assets at the Velardeña Properties, seeking buyers or partners for certain of the Company’s other assets or obtaining equity or other external financing. In the absence of additional cash inflows, the Company anticipates that its cash resources will be exhausted in the first quarter of 2026. If we are unable to obtain additional cash resources or sell the Company, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate. See “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 3. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.”

Previous wording

For the results of operations discussed below, we compare the results from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to the three months ended September 30, 2023. Operations did not produce concentrate during the three months ended September 30, 2024, but revenue was recorded during the third quarter on several of the Velardeña concentrate shipments completed earlier in 2024 that were finalized during the quarter. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, all of the operating activity related to the Rodeo property. Mining at Rodeo concluded in August 2023 as the ore was depleted as expected. Processing of the Rodeo stockpiles concluded in September 2023.

Current wording

For the results of operations discussed below, we compare the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Exploration expense. Our exploration expense, including property holding costs and allocated administrative expenses, totaled $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Exploration expense. Our exploration expense, including property holding costs and allocated administrative expenses, totaled $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, essentially unchanged.

Previous wording

Administrative expense. Administrative expenses totaled $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Administrative expenses, including costs associated with being a public company, are incurred primarily by our corporate activities in support of the Yoquivo Property, Rodeo Property, Velardeña Properties, El Quevar project and our exploration portfolio.

Current wording

Administrative expense. Administrative expenses totaled $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Administrative expenses, including costs associated with being a public company, are incurred primarily by our corporate activities in support of our exploration portfolio. The lower administrative expense we incurred during 2025 is primarily related to our cost reduction efforts.

Previous wording

Stock-based compensation. During each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $0.1 million of expense related to stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation varies from period to period depending on the number and timing of shares granted, the type of grant, the market value of the shares on the date of grant and other variables.

Current wording

Stock-based compensation. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred $0.1 million of stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation varies from period to period depending on the number and timing of shares granted, the type of grant, the market value of the shares on the date of grant and other variables.

Previous wording

Interest and other expense, net. We recorded a nominal amount of interest and other expense, net for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Current wording

Interest and other income, net. We recorded a nominal amount of interest and other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

Previous wording

(Loss) gain on foreign currency losses. We recorded a nominal amount of foreign currency gains during each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Foreign currency gains and losses are primarily related to the effect of currency fluctuations on monetary transactions incurred by our foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.

Current wording

Loss on foreign currency transactions. We recorded a nominal amount of loss on foreign currency transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Foreign currency gains and losses are primarily related to the effect of currency fluctuations on monetary assets net of liabilities held by our foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.

Previous wording

Income taxes. We recorded a zero tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024. We recorded a zero income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Current wording

Income Taxes. We recorded zero income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

Previous wording

We do not currently have sufficient resources to meet our expected cash needs during the twelve months ending September 30, 2025. At September 30, 2024, we had current assets of approximately $2.5 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.8 million. On the same date, we had accounts payable and other current liabilities of approximately $4.5 million, which includes $1.0 million in deferred revenue for the sale of the Velardeña oxide plant and water wells recorded withinCurrent liabilities held for sale on the interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Current wording

We do not currently have sufficient resources to meet our expected cash needs for a period of twelve months beyond the filing date of this 2025 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. At March 31, 2025, we had current assets of approximately $4.0 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.5 million. On the same date, we had accounts payable and other current liabilities of approximately $4.9 million, which includes $3.0 million in deferred revenue for the sale of the Velardeña oxide plant and water wells recorded withinCurrent liabilities held for sale on the interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As previously disclosed, the Company ceased mining at the Velardeña mines in Mexico in the first quarter 2024 and subsequently sold the mines and certain related assets. As of March 31, 2025, the Company was owed $232,000 plus $37,000 value-added tax (“VAT”) of the $3.0 million purchase price for the Velardeña oxide plant and water wells and other minor remaining Velardeña assets (see Note 15).

Previous wording

The Company’s only near-term opportunity to generate cash flow to meet its expected cash requirements is from the sale of assets, equity or other external financing. The Company is evaluating and pursuing alternatives, including the potential sale of the Company, finalizing the sale of its assets at the Velardeña Properties and Yoquivo, seeking buyers or partners for the Company’s other assets or obtaining equity or other external financing. In the absence of additional cash inflows, the Company anticipates that its cash resources will be exhausted in the second quarter of 2025. If we are unable to obtain additional cash resources or sell the Company, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate.

Current wording

The Company’s only near-term opportunity to generate cash flow to meet its expected cash requirements is from the sale of assets, equity or other external financing. The Company is evaluating and pursuing alternatives, including the potential sale of the Company, finalizing the sale of its assets at the Velardeña Properties, seeking buyers or partners for the Company’s other assets or obtaining equity or other external financing. In the absence of additional cash inflows, the Company anticipates that its cash resources will be exhausted in approximately the first quarter of 2026. If we are unable to obtain additional cash resources or sell the Company, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate.

Previous wording

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under which an entity is considered to be able to realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the normal course of business. However, as noted above, our continuing operations will be dependent upon our ability to secure sufficient funding to support future operations. The amounts shown as mineral properties in our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are dependent on our ability to sell certain assets of the Company and receive future equity or other financings to continue to fund general administrative, and exploration activities that would lead to profitable mining and processing activities or to generate proceeds from the disposition of mineral exploration properties.

Current wording

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under which an entity is considered to be able to realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the normal course of business. However, as noted above, our continuing long-term operations will be dependent upon our ability to secure sufficient funding to generate future profitable operations. The underlying value and recoverability of the amounts shown as property, plant and equipment in our consolidated financial statements are dependent on our ability to generate positive cash flows from operations and to fund general administrative, and exploration activities that would lead to additional profitable mining and processing activities or to generate proceeds from the disposition of property, plant and equipment.

Previous wording

The ability of the Company to maintain a positive cash balance for a period of twelve months beyond the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow from the sale of assets, reduction of expenses, collection of VAT accounts receivable from the Mexican government, collection of the amount due from the buyers of the remaining Velardeña Properties and Yoquivo, and to raise sufficient funds through equity or other external financings or from other sources. These material uncertainties cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company cannot conclude that substantial doubt does not exist as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months following the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and

Current wording

The ability of the Company to maintain a positive cash balance for a period of twelve months beyond the filing date of this 2025 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow from selling assets, reducing expenses, and raising sufficient funds through equity financings or other external sources. These material uncertainties cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company cannot conclude that substantial doubt does not exist as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the

Previous wording

At September 30, 2024, our aggregate cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.8 million, compared to the $3.8 million in similar assets held at December 31, 2023. The September 30, 2024 decrease is the result of the following expenditures and cash inflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Expenditures totaled $10.1 million from the following:

Current wording

At March 31, 2025, our aggregate cash and cash equivalents totaled $3.5 million, compared to the $3.2 million in similar assets held at December 31, 2024. The March 31, 2025 increase is the result of the following expenditures and cash inflows for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Expenditures totaled $1.2 million from the following:

Previous wording

The above expenditures were partially offset by cash inflows of $8.1 million from the following:

Current wording

The above expenditures were partially offset by cash inflows of $1.5 million from the following:

Previous wording

There were no new accounting pronouncements issued during the third quarter of 2024 that would affect the Company or have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Current wording

There were no new accounting pronouncements issued during the first quarter of 2025 that would affect the Company or have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Previous wording

Some information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities laws. These statements include comments relating to: (i) our anticipated near-term capital needs, and potential sources of capital; (ii) our plans for, and timing of, the sale of our Velardeña oxide plant and water wells, (iii) our plans to sell tax credits held in our Mexican operating companies; (iv) closing the sale of the Yoquivo property; (v) expectations pertaining to the recovery of VAT refunds from the Mexican government; (vi) projected funding and spending for the twelve months ending June 30, 2025; (vii) the NYSE American staff initiating delisting proceedings against the Company if it is not in compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards by the Compliance Deadline and (viii) statements concerning our financial condition, business strategies and business and legal risks and our financial outlook for 2024, including anticipated expenditures and cash inflows during the year.

Current wording

Some information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities laws. We use the words “anticipate,” “continue,” “likely,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “project,” “should,” “believe” and similar expressions (including negative and grammatical variations) to identify forward- looking statements. These statements include comments relating to (i) our anticipated near-term capital needs and potential sources of capital; (ii) our plans regarding exploration activities at the Sarita Este/Desierto project and the completion of the related joint venture documents and formation of the joint venture with Cascadero Copper Corporation (“Cascadero”); (iii) plans regarding our Sand Canyon exploration property in Nevada; (iv) expectations pertaining to the collection of receivables from the sale of the Velardeña Properties; (iv) projected spending for the twelve months ending March 31, 2026; and (v) statements concerning our financial condition, business strategies, business and legal risks, and our financial outlook for 2025, including anticipated expenditures and cash inflows during the year. Although we believe the expectations and assumptions reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors described in this Form 10-Q, including: