Cerro de Pasco Resources Reports 2025 Fiscal Year-End Financial Results and Strategic Milestones

MONTRÉAL, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (CSE:CDPR) (OTC:GPPRF) (BVL: CDPR) ("CDPR" or the "Company") announces its audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025.

The Company significantly strengthened its financial position following the strategic realignment from the sale of non-core assets, resulting in net income of $24.6 million for the year. CDPR is now well-capitalized and strongly positioned to advance its world-class Quiulacocha Tailings Project.

Fiscal 2025 Highlights (All figures in USD)

Net income of $24.6 million compared to a net loss of $29.3 million for the fifteen-month period ended March 31, 2024.

Earnings per share (basic and diluted) of $0.06, versus a loss of $0.09 per share in the prior period.

Cash balance of $11.5 million, with positive working capital of $6.3 million (versus a $55.0 million deficit in the prior period).

Shareholders' equity of $6.7 million, a reversal from a $40.8 million deficit.

$35.9 million gain on the sale of Santander, allowing CDPR to streamline operations and focus on Quiulacocha.

Significant liability reduction, including full settlement of the convertible debenture and promissory note.

CEO Commentary

"The past year marks a turning point for Cerro de Pasco Resources," said Guy Goulet, CEO. "With the sale of the Santander mine, we have removed significant liabilities from our balance sheet and sharpened our strategic focus on advancing our world-class Quiulacocha Tailings Project. The Company is now well-capitalized and strongly positioned to execute on the next phase of development."

Strategic and Operational Developments

Sale of Non-Core Assets: In August 2024, CDPR completed the sale of its Santander mine operations, eliminating over $70 million in associated liabilities, and re-aligning the Company's strategy around the Quiulacocha Tailings Project.

Strengthened Capital Structure: The Company raised over $17 million through private placements and benefited from continued warrant and option exercises, improving liquidity and shareholder alignment.

Advancing Project Development: In May 2024, CDPR signed an easement agreement with Activos Mineros S.A.C., enabling engineering and a 40-hole drilling program at Quiulacocha, supported by a $1 million payment to the Peruvian National Bank.

Subsequent to Year-End: Between April and July 2025, 17,009,580 warrants and 400,000 stock options were exercised, generating approximately CAD $4.1 million in additional proceeds.

Financial Summary (All figures in USD)