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Can This Mexican Gold Miner Actually Make Money? | Luca Mining CEO Interview

November 19, 2025
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Chapters
00:00:19 Very Important Warning!
00:01:09 Luca Mining Financial Overview
00:08:46 Why would I hold an early-stage producer?
00:10:06 Is this the right CEO for Luca Mining?
00:12:49 Does the CEO have real skin in the game?
00:13:32 How does Luca Mining measure 'success'?
00:20:17 Do they want to sell the company soon?
00:22:42 What is the biggest challenge for Luca Mining?
00:24:55 Why is Luca Mining still not profitable?
00:28:00 Why is AISC up so much?
00:30:34 Can they improve recoveries in Q4?
00:34:13 When will he recovery improvements be reflected in the bottom line?
00:36:38 Are they having issues with the concentrates?
00:37:57 When will the copper-lead circuit at Campo be added?
00:40:41 When will Luca Mining be consistently profitable?
00:43:08 Will they have to do another capita raise soon?
00:44:10 Can they do something about the silver stream?
00:47:49 Why are account payables growing?
00:49:13 Will Luca Mining ever pay a dividend?
00:50:22 How do they think about spending money?
00:53:27 Are there opportunities for M&A in this market?
00:55:38 What type of assets would they be looking to buy?
00:59:47 How is safety in the 2 states in Mexico?
01:01:13 How is the relationship with the locals?
01:08:05 How is exploration going for Luca Mining?
01:09:54 Are they looking for a strategic partner?
01:11:25 Who might be a potential buyer for Luca Mining?
01:12:54 Will G&A go up?
01:13:54 What are they doing for marketing?
01:15:20 What's the biggest criticism of Luca Mining?
01:18:51 Very Important Warning!

This is a Luca Mining interview with CEO Dan Barnholden.

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