Vancouver, B.C. – Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) (“Starcore” or the “Company”) has filed the results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2019 for the Company and its mining operations in Queretaro, Mexico. The full version of the Company’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.starcore.com, or SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

All financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Financial Highlights for the three-month period ended July 31, 2019 (unaudited):

• Cash and short-term investments on hand is $2.0 million at July 31, 2019;
• Gold and silver sales of $6.4 million;
• Loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.02) per share;
• EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $(86);

The following table contains selected highlights from the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the quarters ended July 31, 2019 and 2018:

⁽¹⁾ EBITDA (“Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization”) is a non-GAAP financial performance measure with no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be comparable with a similar measure of another Corporation. The Corporation uses this non-GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors as it provides a result which can be compared with the Corporation’s market share price.
⁽²⁾ EBITDA MARGIN is a measurement of a company’s operating profitability calculated as EBITDA divided by total revenue. EBITDA MARGIN is a non-GAAP financial performance measure with no standard definition under IFRS. It is therefore possible that this measure could not be comparable with a similar measure of another Corporation. The Corporation uses this non-GAAP measure which can also be helpful to investors as it provides a result which can be compared with the Corporation’s market share price.

Production Highlights for the three month period ended July 31, 2019:

• Equivalent gold production of 3,711 ounces;
• Mine operating cash cost of US$1,234/EqOz;
• All-in sustaining costs of US$1,452/EqOz;

The following table is a summary of mine production statistics for the San Martin mine for the periods ended July 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the previous year ended April 30, 2019:

About Starcore

Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico. This base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America. The company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long term shareholder value. You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com.

ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL
MINES LTD.

Signed “Gary Arca”                                                       
Gary Arca, Chief Financial Officer and Director

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

GARY ARCA
Telephone: (604) 602-4935
Facsimile: 1-604-602-4936

EVAN EADIE
Investor Relations
Telephone: (604) 602-4935 x 230
Toll Free: 1-866-602-4935

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Source: https://www.starcore.com/en/investors/news/2019/starcore-reports-q1-results/