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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Resource Supply. Themes include Precious Metals Extraction, and Sustainable Mining Operations.

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.4 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.0%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 50x

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%

Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 21%

Key risks
MUX key risks include [1] persistent operational setbacks and high operating costs at its producing mines and [2] significant execution risk in bringing its large-scale Los Azules copper project into production.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Resource Supply. Themes include Precious Metals Extraction, and Sustainable Mining Operations.
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.4 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.0%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 50x
5 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%
6 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 21%
7 Key risks
MUX key risks include [1] persistent operational setbacks and high operating costs at its producing mines and [2] significant execution risk in bringing its large-scale Los Azules copper project into production.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/1/2026

McEwen (MUX) stock has lost about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Decline in Precious Metal Prices in Fiscal Q2 2026.

McEwen Mining, as a precious metals producer, was heavily impacted by a substantial downturn in gold and silver prices during fiscal Q2 2026 (April 1 to June 30, 2026). Gold prices experienced a decline of approximately 14% in Q2 2026, marking its worst quarterly performance since Q2 2013. Silver also recorded its first negative quarterly close in Q2 2026 after five consecutive quarters of growth. This broad market correction in key commodities, driven by factors such as higher interest rate expectations and a stronger U.S. dollar, directly reduced the perceived value and future revenue potential for mining companies like McEwen.

2. Market Sentiment Shift Away from Precious Metals.

The macroeconomic environment in fiscal Q2 2026 led to a notable shift in investor sentiment, moving away from non-yielding assets like gold and silver. Despite geopolitical tensions, which historically might have boosted precious metals as safe havens, the market prioritized the attractiveness of higher-yielding bonds due to elevated real interest rate expectations. This broader shift in investor preference diminished demand for precious metals, creating significant headwind for the sector, irrespective of individual company performance.

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Updated on 7/1/2026

McEwen (MUX) stock has lost about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Decline in Precious Metal Prices in Fiscal Q2 2026.

McEwen Mining, as a precious metals producer, was heavily impacted by a substantial downturn in gold and silver prices during fiscal Q2 2026 (April 1 to June 30, 2026). Gold prices experienced a decline of approximately 14% in Q2 2026, marking its worst quarterly performance since Q2 2013. Silver also recorded its first negative quarterly close in Q2 2026 after five consecutive quarters of growth. This broad market correction in key commodities, driven by factors such as higher interest rate expectations and a stronger U.S. dollar, directly reduced the perceived value and future revenue potential for mining companies like McEwen.

2. Market Sentiment Shift Away from Precious Metals.

The macroeconomic environment in fiscal Q2 2026 led to a notable shift in investor sentiment, moving away from non-yielding assets like gold and silver. Despite geopolitical tensions, which historically might have boosted precious metals as safe havens, the market prioritized the attractiveness of higher-yielding bonds due to elevated real interest rate expectations. This broader shift in investor preference diminished demand for precious metals, creating significant headwind for the sector, irrespective of individual company performance.

3. Positive Company-Specific Developments Overwhelmed by Macroeconomic Headwinds.

Despite several positive company-specific announcements during fiscal Q2 2026, these were insufficient to counteract the strong negative pressures from the overall precious metals market. McEwen Mining reported robust financial results for fiscal Q1 2026 (ending March 31, 2026) on May 6, 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56, beating analyst estimates by 51.35%, and revenue increasing by 107% to $74.0 million. Additionally, the company received a substantial $49.4 million dividend from the San José Mine in May 2026, exceeding its earlier $40-$50 million target for 2026 dividends. Progress was also made on key development projects, including initial production expected at the Stock Mine by mid-2026 and significant advancements at the Los Azules copper project, which received RIGI approval. Furthermore, McEwen Inc. was added to the Russell 2000® Index, effective June 29, 2026, which is typically a positive catalyst. However, the severe market-wide downturn in gold and silver prices ultimately overshadowed these positive internal developments, contributing to the stock's decline.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.6% change in MUX stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -56.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120267142026Change
Stock Price ($)20.4217.85-12.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19823619.4%
Net Income Margin (%)17.4%31.4%80.2%
P/E Multiple32.514.2-56.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5559-7.0%
Cumulative Contribution-12.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MUX-12.6% 
Market (SPY)15.6%68.8%
Sector (XLB)1.3%56.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.6% change in MUX stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -26.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257142026Change
Stock Price ($)18.5117.85-3.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16623641.7%
P/S Multiple6.04.5-26.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5459-8.0%
Cumulative Contribution-3.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MUX-3.6% 
Market (SPY)10.6%51.9%
Sector (XLB)12.2%59.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 85.7% change in MUX stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 47.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257142026Change
Stock Price ($)9.6117.8585.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16923639.6%
P/S Multiple3.04.547.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5359-9.5%
Cumulative Contribution85.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MUX85.7% 
Market (SPY)22.7%38.7%
Sector (XLB)17.0%45.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 148.3% change in MUX stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 97.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)63020237142026Change
Stock Price ($)7.1917.85148.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12023697.2%
P/S Multiple2.94.556.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4759-19.4%
Cumulative Contribution148.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MUX148.3% 
Market (SPY)75.6%32.4%
Sector (XLB)29.0%41.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MUX Return-10%-93%23%8%138%-6%-82%
Peers Return-25%-19%-14%12%217%-5%77%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MUX Win Rate33%42%50%50%83%57% 
Peers Win Rate37%48%47%48%70%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MUX Max Drawdown-50%-97%-38%-38%-31%-41% 
Peers Max Drawdown-47%-52%-45%-38%-29%-44% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HL, CDE, AG, PAAS, SSRM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMUXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-12.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven2 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-22.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven72 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven174 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven123 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-15.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven268 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven22 days62 days

Compare to HL, CDE, AG, PAAS, SSRM

In The Past

McEwen's stock fell -12.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventMUXS&P 500
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-22.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven72 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven174 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven123 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven22 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-75.5%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven308.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven322 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-25.7%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.5%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven37 days1 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-87.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven668.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven355 days1085 days

Compare to HL, CDE, AG, PAAS, SSRM

In The Past

McEwen's stock fell -12.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About McEwen (MUX)

McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) is a mining company primarily engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver deposits. Beyond its core precious metals operations, the company is also actively exploring for copper deposits, diversifying its potential future resource base.

The company's operational footprint extends across North and South America, with key assets located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Notable wholly-owned properties include the Gold Bar mine in Nevada, the Black Fox gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the El Gallo and Fenix silver-gold projects in Mexico. McEwen Mining also holds a significant 100% interest in the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina, alongside a 49% stake in the San José gold-silver mine, also in Argentina.

As a producer of gold and silver, McEwen Mining primarily serves the global precious metals market, providing these commodities for various industrial, investment, and jewelry applications. Its strategic focus on copper exploration indicates an ambition to also tap into the industrial metals market as these projects advance.

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It's like a smaller Newmont (a major gold producer), but also mining silver and exploring for copper.

Think of it as a gold and silver miner akin to a junior Barrick Gold, with additional copper exploration projects.

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  • Gold: Mined and sold from deposits primarily in the United States and Canada.
  • Silver: Mined and sold from deposits in Mexico and Argentina.
  • Copper: Explored and developed from deposits primarily in Argentina, with the intent for future production and sale.

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McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) operates in the mining sector, producing gold, silver, and copper. As such, it sells its products (typically gold and silver doré bars, and copper concentrates) into the global commodity markets.

Its direct "customers" are generally a limited number of specialized:

  • Precious Metal Refiners: For gold and silver doré bars, these companies purify the metals further into investment-grade bullion.
  • Copper Smelters: For copper concentrates, these facilities process the material to extract refined copper.

Due to the nature of commodity sales, mining companies like McEwen Mining Inc. typically do not disclose specific refiners or smelters as "major customers" in their public filings. Sales are often market-driven and transactional rather than dependent on a few specific entities. Therefore, specific names and symbols of major customer companies are not publicly identifiable for McEwen Mining Inc.

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```html Rob McEwen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Owner
Mr. McEwen has been associated with the gold industry throughout his career, initially spending 18 years in the investment industry before becoming CEO of several gold mining companies since 1990. He is the founder of Goldcorp, where he significantly grew the company's market capitalization from $50 million to over $8 billion. Rob McEwen took control of US Gold Corporation in 2005, which subsequently merged to form McEwen Mining Inc. in 2012. He is known for his innovative approach to exploration, including the "Goldcorp Challenge," which openly shared geological data to foster new discoveries. He currently owns a significant stake (14-18%) in McEwen (MUX) and 13% of McEwen Copper, and takes an annual salary of $1. He was invested into the Order of Canada in 2008 and inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2017.

Perry Ing, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Ing possesses 25 years of experience in the Canadian mining industry. Over the past 15 years, he has held Chief Financial Officer positions at Mountain Province Diamonds, Kirkland Lake Gold, and McEwen Mining, having previously served as CFO for McEwen Mining from 2008 to 2015 and rejoining in 2022. His earlier career included roles at Barrick Gold and Goldcorp, and he began in the mining practice at PwC. Mr. Ing holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and the United States, as well as a CFA Charterholder.

William Shaver, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Shaver is a seasoned mining executive with over 50 years of management and executive experience spanning all facets of mine design, construction, and operations. In 1980, he co-founded Dynatec Corporation, which grew to become one of North America's leading contracting and mine operating groups. He was recognized as the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013 for his dedication to innovation in the mining industry. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of INV Metals prior to its acquisition by Dundee Precious Metals. He became interim COO of McEwen Mining in May 2022.

Michael R. Meding, Vice President and General Manager - McEwen Copper
Mr. Meding brings over 20 years of international experience, primarily gained with major mining companies such as Barrick Gold and Trafigura. He has extensive experience in project development and operations in Argentina, where he played a key role in the turnaround and extension of the mine life at Barrick Gold's Veladero mine, as well as its subsequent strategic partnering with Shandong Gold. Mr. Meding is trilingual (Spanish-English-German) and holds an MBA from Indiana University in Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany.

Stefan Spears, Vice President - Corporate Development
Mr. Spears has been with McEwen and its predecessor companies since 2005. In 2008, he was appointed Vice President of Projects, overseeing the early development of the company's US-based portfolio of assets, including the Gold Bar Mine, from exploration to pre-feasibility and permitting. Between 2012 and 2015, Stefan started and later successfully sold a manufacturing enterprise outside of the mining sector. ```

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The key risks to McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) primarily revolve around its operational execution, the political and permitting landscape in its key operating regions, and the substantial capital requirements for its large-scale development projects.

  1. Operational Challenges and Execution Risk: McEwen Mining faces significant near-term operational challenges and execution risks across its existing mines. Poor operational execution has directly impacted cash flow, led to downward revisions in production guidance, and increased all-in sustaining costs. The company's financial results have been mixed, with a reported net loss in Q3 2025, partly due to a significant drop in production. Successful operational execution at key assets is considered critical for the company to achieve its financial targets and capitalize on favorable commodity prices.
  2. Country, Political, and Permitting Risks: The company operates in various jurisdictions, including Argentina, which presents considerable political, economic, and social risks. Macro volatility in Argentina, including foreign exchange controls and inflation, coupled with the need for provincial and community approvals, could significantly delay or hinder the development of major projects like the Los Azules copper deposit. Permitting delays and regulatory challenges are consistently highlighted as key constraints for McEwen Mining's operations and growth.
  3. Funding and Capital Needs for Development Projects: McEwen Mining's long-term value is tied to massive projects such as Los Azules, a significant copper play. The development of such large-scale projects entails substantial funding and capital requirements. While the company has shown improved liquidity and a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, the ongoing need for significant capital could lead to potential project delays or future equity raises, which might dilute per-share outcomes.

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Addressable Markets for McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) Products

Gold

  • The global gold market was valued at approximately USD 291.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 400 billion by the end of 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.51%. In terms of volume, the global gold market stood at 4,890.0 Tons in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to 7,424.4 Tons by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.70%.
  • In Canada, the Gold & Silver Ore Mining market size was USD 21.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 23.5 billion in 2026. Gold was Canada's most valuable mined commodity in 2024, with a production value of USD 16.9 billion.
  • Mexico exported USD 7.37 billion of gold in 2024. The broader Mexico precious metal market, which includes gold, generated USD 91,855.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 167,696.8 million by 2030.
  • Argentina exported USD 3.34 billion of gold in 2024. Gold was the largest contributor to Argentina's mining exports in 2023, accounting for 56% of the total (USD 2.299 billion). The Argentina precious metal market, including gold, generated USD 8,868.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13,231.1 million by 2030.

Silver

  • The global silver market size was valued at USD 87.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 202.07 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.86%. Global silver demand is expected to remain broadly stable at 1.20 billion ounces in 2025.
  • In Canada, the Gold & Silver Ore Mining market size was USD 21.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 23.5 billion in 2026. Silver is considered the most lucrative metal segment in the Canada precious metal market, which had a revenue of USD 22,969.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 43,035.4 million by 2030.
  • Silver is the most lucrative metal segment within the Mexico precious metal market, which generated USD 91,855.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 167,696.8 million by 2030.
  • Silver is the most lucrative metal segment within the Argentina precious metal market, which generated USD 8,868.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13,231.1 million by 2030.

Copper

  • The global copper market size was valued at USD 320.86 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 506.36 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.2%. Another report estimates the global copper market size at USD 241.88 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 339.95 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.5%.
  • The U.S. copper market size was estimated at USD 14.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19.68 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.0%.
  • The Canada copper mining market generated USD 4,603.6 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6,862.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1%.
  • The Mexico copper market size was valued at USD 2.97 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5.17 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.70%.
  • Information on the specific addressable market size for copper in Argentina was not readily available in the search results.

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McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years driven by several key operational expansions and new production initiatives across its diverse portfolio of precious and base metals projects.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for McEwen Mining:

  1. Increased Production from the Fox Complex (Canada): The company anticipates significant growth from its Fox Complex in Ontario. Specifically, the Stock mine is projected to commence initial production in mid-2026, with commercial production expected in 2027. Additionally, an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study for the Grey Fox deposit, scheduled for Q2 2026, is expected to outline plans to materially extend the mine life, contributing to a combined annual production target of 75,000 to 90,000 Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs) from Stock and Grey Fox once fully operational.
  2. Mine Life Extension and Resource Expansion at Gold Bar (USA): McEwen Mining is actively pursuing efforts to extend the life and increase production at its Gold Bar mine complex in Eureka County, Nevada. Exploration success at new zones like Lookout Mountain, Windfall, and Unity Ridge is expected to boost resources and utilize existing heap leach infrastructure. Development work to advance these areas is a focus for 2026, with an approved plan amendment for Gold Bar South adding acreage for operations.
  3. Initiation of Phase 1 Production at El Gallo (Mexico): The company is targeting mid-2027 for the start of Phase 1 production at its El Gallo Project in Sinaloa, Mexico. This phase is projected to yield approximately 20,000 GEOs annually once commercial production is achieved, introducing a new source of gold and silver revenue.
  4. Advancement of the Los Azules Copper Project (Argentina): Although direct copper production revenue is targeted for 2030, the significant progress on the Los Azules copper deposit is a critical long-term value driver. A robust feasibility study was completed in October 2025, and the project secured approval under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) in September 2025, providing regulatory and fiscal stability. Construction is planned to begin in 2026 or early 2027, subject to financing, with a potential IPO of McEwen Copper later in 2026 aiming to unlock substantial value and fund its development. This progress significantly enhances McEwen Mining's asset valuation and financial flexibility to support other revenue-generating projects.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (2021-2025)

Share Issuance

  • In February 2025, McEwen Mining completed an offering of $110 million in 5.25% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2030, aimed at funding growth initiatives and minimizing potential dilution.
  • In July 2024, McEwen Mining and its Chairman, Rob McEwen, invested $14 million and $5 million respectively, as part of a $70 million financing for its subsidiary, McEwen Copper, at $30 per share.
  • A flow-through financing of $11.3 million (CAD$16.4 million) was completed in June 2024 to fund capital expenditures for the Stock mine's portal and ramp development.

Inbound Investments

  • Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, has made significant personal investments in McEwen Mining and McEwen Copper, exceeding $250 million as of March 2026.
  • In December 2024, McEwen Copper, a subsidiary, secured a $35 million investment from Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, to further develop the Los Azules project.
  • Following an October 2023 financing, the share ownership structure of McEwen Copper included Stellantis with 19.4% and Nuton (a Rio Tinto venture) with 14.5%.

Outbound Investments

  • McEwen Mining and Rob McEwen collectively invested $19 million in McEwen Copper as part of a $70 million financing round in July 2024.
  • The company is set to own approximately 7.1% of Canadian Gold Corp on a partially diluted basis.

Capital Expenditures

  • In 2024, McEwen Mining's capital expenditures were $43.1 million.
  • For 2026, anticipated capital expenditures include $50 to $60 million for the completion of the Stock mine at the Fox complex, $12 million for a heap leach expansion at Gold Bar, and $25 million for plant refurbishment in Mexico.
  • A significant focus in 2025 was the development of underground ramp access to the Stock orebodies at the Fox Complex, with funding from a June 2024 flow-through financing and a February 2025 convertible notes financing.

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Financials

MUXHLCDEAGPAASSSRMMedian
NameMcEwen Hecla Mi.Coeur Mi.First Ma.Pan Amer.SSR Mini. 
Mkt Price17.8515.5016.0016.9343.5127.8117.39
Mkt Cap1.110.411.08.318.45.79.4
Rev LTM2361,5732,5661,5004,0001,8951,734
Op Inc LTM-27081,0775481,492698703
FCF LTM-244679155051,312380486
FCF 3Y Avg-32111245167627189178
CFO LTM217211,1607071,663654714
CFO 3Y Avg9337501325988398368

Growth & Margins

MUXHLCDEAGPAASSSRMMedian
NameMcEwen Hecla Mi.Coeur Mi.First Ma.Pan Amer.SSR Mini. 
Rev Chg LTM39.6%66.3%113.7%113.4%33.7%75.1%70.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg27.3%32.2%54.5%43.7%42.3%25.7%37.2%
Rev Chg Q107.4%100.4%137.8%95.5%49.3%83.7%97.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM19.4%15.1%24.0%18.6%10.5%16.3%17.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM64.7%250.6%285.8%727.7%177.2%280.5%265.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg64.5%262.1%411.8%324.6%341.6%4,043.1%333.1%
Op Mgn LTM-1.0%45.0%42.0%36.5%37.3%36.8%37.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-15.3%24.1%23.1%11.9%19.4%17.9%18.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM5.5%6.1%4.4%8.9%5.6%5.7%5.6%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%45.8%45.2%47.1%41.6%34.5%43.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg4.5%26.1%25.6%29.6%29.3%25.5%25.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-10.1%29.7%35.6%33.7%32.8%20.0%31.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-17.3%3.3%4.0%10.1%17.3%11.0%7.1%

Valuation

MUXHLCDEAGPAASSSRMMedian
NameMcEwen Hecla Mi.Coeur Mi.First Ma.Pan Amer.SSR Mini. 
Mkt Cap1.110.411.08.318.45.79.4
P/S4.56.64.35.64.63.04.5
P/Op Inc-429.014.710.315.212.38.211.3
P/EBIT-429.015.211.013.410.68.110.8
P/E14.237.913.826.614.524.819.7
P/CFO50.314.49.511.811.08.711.4
Total Yield7.1%2.6%7.2%3.9%8.1%4.0%5.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.1%1.2%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-6.0%-0.3%-2.6%1.1%4.0%10.2%0.4%
D/E0.10.00.10.00.00.00.0
Net D/E0.1-0.0-0.0-0.1-0.0-0.1-0.0

Returns

MUXHLCDEAGPAASSSRMMedian
NameMcEwen Hecla Mi.Coeur Mi.First Ma.Pan Amer.SSR Mini. 
1M Rtn-5.6%1.4%-7.0%-4.1%-9.6%2.1%-4.8%
3M Rtn-27.8%-21.3%-24.3%-21.3%-24.9%-15.3%-22.8%
6M Rtn-18.0%-36.2%-23.6%-14.6%-21.7%16.7%-19.9%
12M Rtn63.9%153.2%69.9%85.4%48.2%118.6%77.6%
3Y Rtn113.5%165.2%420.1%161.6%190.1%91.5%163.4%
1M Excs Rtn-5.4%1.4%-4.5%-2.0%-8.5%3.6%-3.2%
3M Excs Rtn-33.3%-29.1%-30.7%-28.0%-33.3%-22.8%-29.9%
6M Excs Rtn-22.5%-39.2%-29.8%-18.7%-27.6%18.1%-25.1%
12M Excs Rtn42.2%125.0%46.5%62.5%24.9%99.2%54.5%
3Y Excs Rtn86.5%135.7%430.7%134.1%149.1%32.4%134.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
United States of America (USA)1171058348 
Canada76688161 
Mexico5222 
McEwen Copper0000 
Minera Santa Cruz S.A. (MSC)0000 
Single Segment    137
Total198174166110137


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Mexico24-10-3-43-36
Corporate and Other tag-8    
Argentina-23-286-140-8 
USA-42-106-47-25-15
Corporate and Other -8-10-15-9
Total-49-410-200-91-60


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Argentina361383674825 
Mexico6359544734
USA3775177220238
Corporate and Other tag14    
Corporate and Other 7175838
Total4755239231,151310


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$17.85 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.1 
First Trading Date05/07/1980 
Distance from 52W High-38.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$20.11$20.98
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-11.2%-14.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility66.1%67.2%
Downside Capture550.55232.08
Upside Capture237.32239.09
Correlation (SPY)71.7%40.7%
MUX Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.153.513.372.652.111.29
Up Beta2.092.922.412.212.161.15
Down Beta3.513.613.652.142.011.31
Up Capture263%292%318%430%471%343%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days10203468138383
Down Capture356%384%418%231%154%107%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days11212957112359

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MUX
MUX63.0%67.1%1.00-
Sector ETF (XLB)12.3%17.6%0.5045.6%
Equity (SPY)21.7%12.6%1.2840.6%
Gold (GLD)20.5%27.9%0.6575.4%
Commodities (DBC)27.3%18.9%1.1415.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.0%13.9%0.6413.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-47.0%42.7%-1.3734.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MUX
MUX-33.8%74.6%0.01-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.4%19.1%0.2335.4%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.1%0.5929.0%
Gold (GLD)17.2%18.4%0.7650.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%19.5%0.3321.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.7%18.9%0.0421.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.8%53.4%0.4217.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MUX
MUX-27.1%69.6%-0.02-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.3%20.6%0.4428.0%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7322.6%
Gold (GLD)11.2%16.1%0.5753.6%
Commodities (DBC)6.3%18.0%0.2721.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2118.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)57.3%66.2%0.9713.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity12.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 615202621.0%
Average Daily Volume2.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity58.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares20.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/11/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/8/20263.6%6.3%-21.3%
3/12/2026-5.0%-19.9%-4.2%
11/7/20252.6%9.0%23.6%
8/8/20252.3%-0.2%32.9%
5/13/2025-2.5%4.3%29.1%
3/24/20252.1%-2.8%-1.7%
2/6/2025-14.7%-11.9%-19.2%
11/8/2024-6.4%-5.5%-4.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131215
# Negative121310
Median Positive2.3%8.3%13.1%
Median Negative-2.5%-6.2%-6.8%
Max Positive13.5%32.4%72.6%
Max Negative-14.7%-19.9%-21.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/8/20263.6%6.3%-21.3%
3/12/2026-5.0%-19.9%-4.2%
11/7/20252.6%9.0%23.6%
8/8/20252.3%-0.2%32.9%
5/13/2025-2.5%4.3%29.1%
3/24/20252.1%-2.8%-1.7%
2/6/2025-14.7%-11.9%-19.2%
11/8/2024-6.4%-5.5%-4.0%
8/9/20240.2%8.0%0.7%
3/1/202411.6%31.3%72.6%
11/13/202313.5%14.6%13.1%
8/11/2023-1.8%-7.7%-9.3%
5/9/2023-1.6%-6.4%-3.5%
3/14/2023-2.5%4.0%33.0%
11/7/202211.5%32.4%40.6%
8/11/20222.4%-5.8%12.5%
5/11/2022-5.2%-1.7%2.0%
3/1/20220.4%21.3%10.2%
11/4/20211.8%4.5%-14.5%
8/5/2021-2.6%-6.9%2.6%
5/7/2021-3.8%-3.8%12.3%
3/12/20210.9%0.9%1.8%
1/4/20210.0%-6.2%21.0%
10/30/2020-2.4%8.5%-1.6%
8/7/2020-1.4%-7.7%-12.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131215
# Negative121310
Median Positive2.3%8.3%13.1%
Median Negative-2.5%-6.2%-6.8%
Max Positive13.5%32.4%72.6%
Max Negative-14.7%-19.9%-21.3%

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/12/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Consolidated Production0.11 Mil0.12 Mil0.13 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.12 Mil for 2026
2026 Gold Bar Mine Complex Production39,00041,00043,000   
2026 Fox Complex Production16,00017,50019,000   
2026 San José Mine Production59,00061,50064,000   
2026 Dividends from San José40.00 Mil45.00 Mil50.00 Mil   

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Consolidated Production0.11 Mil0.12 Mil0.13 Mil2.1% Higher NewGuidance: 0.12 Mil for 2025
2026 Cash Costs/GEO2,1002,2002,300   
2026 AISC/GEO2,4002,5002,600   

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/7/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Consolidated Production0.11 Mil0.12 Mil0.12 Mil-9.6% LoweredGuidance: 0.13 Mil for 2025
2025 Gold Bar Mine Complex Production32,00033,50035,000-21.2% LoweredGuidance: 42,500 for 2025
2025 Fox Complex Production25,00026,50028,000-18.5% LoweredGuidance: 32,500 for 2025
2025 San Jose Mine Production55,00057,50060,0004.5% RaisedGuidance: 55,000 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/30/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kaszas, Stephen DouglasDirectBuy609202618.361,00018,36029,762Form
2Spears, Stephan MichaelVP Corporate DevelopmentDirectSell1119202514.3512,600180,78154,722Form
3Brissenden, Richard WDirectSell924202514.8911,203166,772140,006Form
4Chan, JeffreyVP - FinanceDirectSell924202514.8913,333198,52633,755Form
5Diges, Carmen LGeneral Counsel/Corp SecDirectSell923202514.3421,000301,2373,085,466Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kaszas, Stephen DouglasDirectBuy609202618.361,00018,36029,762Form
2Spears, Stephan MichaelVP Corporate DevelopmentDirectSell1119202514.3512,600180,78154,722Form
3Brissenden, Richard WDirectSell924202514.8911,203166,772140,006Form
4Chan, JeffreyVP - FinanceDirectSell924202514.8913,333198,52633,755Form
5Diges, Carmen LGeneral Counsel/Corp SecDirectSell923202514.3421,000301,2373,085,466Form
6McEwen, Robert RossChairman and CEODirectSell923202514.3550,000717,3356,456,015Form
7Ball, Ian JCanadian RRSP AccountSell814202510.492,656  Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 15, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank and community-bank filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Acasta Partners UK LLP$21.1 Mil8.0%19New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Acasta Partners UK LLP$21.1 Mil8.0%19New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Acasta Partners UK LLP$21.1 Mil8.0%19New13F
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