Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017shares | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Document Type | 40-F |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Trading Symbol | gpr |
Entity Registrant Name | Great Panther Silver Ltd |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,300,050 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 168,383,000 |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No |
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | No |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 36,797 | $ 41,642 |
Short-term deposits | 20,091 | 15,020 |
Trade and other receivables | 14,780 | 10,178 |
Inventories | 5,294 | 5,744 |
Reimbursement rights | 4,446 | 0 |
Other current assets | 401 | 529 |
Total current assets | 81,809 | 73,113 |
Non-current assets: | ||
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | 14,966 | 14,118 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 15,633 | 2,112 |
Deferred tax assets | 70 | 98 |
Restricted cash | 1,234 | 0 |
Inventories non-current | 1,580 | 0 |
Reimbursement rights | 6,588 | 0 |
Total Assets | 121,880 | 89,441 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Trade and other payables | 11,313 | 6,017 |
Derivative liabilities | 85 | 536 |
Reclamation and remediation provision | 4,446 | 0 |
Total current liabilities | 15,844 | 6,553 |
Non-current liabilities: | ||
Reclamation and remediation provision | 22,965 | 3,466 |
Deferred tax liability | 1,930 | 2,134 |
Total liabilities | 40,739 | 12,153 |
Shareholders equity: | ||
Share capital | 130,201 | 128,485 |
Reserves | 18,962 | 18,115 |
Deficit | (68,022) | (69,312) |
Total Equity | 81,141 | 77,288 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | $ 121,880 | $ 89,441 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 63,746 | $ 61,881 |
Cost of sales | 46,057 | 39,859 |
Mine operating earnings | 17,689 | 22,022 |
General and administrative expenses | 7,822 | 5,813 |
Exploration, evaluation and development expenses | 9,524 | 6,127 |
Share-based compensation | 1,413 | 1,026 |
Impairment charges | 0 | 1,679 |
Finance and other (expense) income | ||
Interest income | 808 | 225 |
Finance costs | (171) | (76) |
Accretion | (791) | (23) |
Foreign exchange (loss) gain | 2,292 | (11,135) |
Other (expense) income | 275 | (3) |
Total Finance and other (expense) income | 2,413 | (11,012) |
Loss before income taxes | 2,756 | (2,609) |
Income tax expense (recovery) | ||
Current expense | 1,603 | 1,918 |
Deferred recovery | (137) | (409) |
Total Income Tax Expense | 1,466 | 1,509 |
Net income (loss) for the year | $ 1,290 | $ (4,118) |
Earnings (loss) per share | ||
Basic and diluted | $ 0.01 | $ (0.03) |
Cost of sales [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Production costs | $ 41,752 | $ 34,153 |
Amortization and depletion | 3,878 | 5,436 |
Share-based compensation | 427 | 270 |
General and administrative expenses [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Administrative expenses | 6,818 | 4,959 |
Amortization and depletion | 76 | 140 |
Share-based compensation | 928 | 714 |
Exploration, evaluation and development expenses [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Exploration and evaluation expenses | 7,475 | 4,339 |
Mine development costs | 1,991 | 1,746 |
Share-based compensation | $ 58 | $ 42 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Net income (loss) for the year | $ 1,290 | $ (4,118) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (17) | 5,449 |
Total comprehensive income for the year | 1,273 | 1,331 |
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net (loss) income: | ||
Foreign currency translation | (11) | 5,452 |
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets, net of tax | $ (6) | $ (3) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Share Capital [Member] | Share options and warrants [Member] | Foreign currency translation [Member] | Fair value [Member] | Total reserves [Member] | Deficit [Member] |
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 39,607 | $ 96,268 | $ 10,953 | $ (2,248) | $ (172) | $ 8,533 | $ (65,194) |
Beginning Balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2015 | 141,713 | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||||
Financings | 33,084 | $ 29,086 | 3,998 | 3,998 | |||
Financings (shares) | 22,186 | ||||||
Share options exercised | 2,240 | $ 3,131 | (891) | (891) | |||
Share options exercised (shares) | 3,039 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,026 | 1,026 | 1,026 | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | 1,331 | 5,452 | (3) | 5,449 | (4,118) | ||
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 | 77,288 | $ 128,485 | 15,086 | 3,204 | (175) | 18,115 | (69,312) |
Ending Balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2016 | 166,938 | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||||
Share options exercised | 1,167 | $ 1,716 | (549) | (549) | |||
Share options exercised (shares) | 1,445 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,413 | 1,413 | 1,413 | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | 1,273 | (11) | (6) | (17) | 1,290 | ||
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 81,141 | $ 130,201 | $ 15,950 | $ 3,193 | $ (181) | $ 18,962 | $ (68,022) |
Ending Balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 | 168,383 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Net loss for the year | $ 1,290 | $ (4,118) |
Items not involving cash: | ||
Amortization and depletion | 3,954 | 5,576 |
Impairment charges | 0 | 1,679 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | (159) | 10,692 |
Income tax expense (recovery) | 1,466 | 1,509 |
Share-based compensation | 1,413 | 1,026 |
Other non-cash items | (39) | (306) |
Total items not involving cash | 7,925 | 16,058 |
Interest received | 631 | 142 |
Income taxes paid | (2,187) | (225) |
Cash flows from (used in) operations before changes in working capital | 6,369 | 15,975 |
Changes in non-cash working capital: | ||
Trade and other receivables | (3,688) | (2,285) |
Inventories | 355 | (94) |
Other current assets | 135 | 215 |
Trade payables and accrued liabilities | 2,532 | (179) |
Net cash from operating activities | 5,703 | 13,632 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment | (5,265) | (4,695) |
Investments in short-term deposits | (5,071) | (15,020) |
Cash received upon acquisition of Coricancha | 105 | 0 |
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment | 186 | 0 |
Cash restricted for Coricancha environmental bond | (1,234) | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (11,279) | (19,715) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from financings, net of expenses | 0 | 33,084 |
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 1,207 | 2,240 |
Net cash from financing activities | 1,207 | 35,324 |
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | (476) | (1,284) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (4,845) | 27,957 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 41,642 | 13,685 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 36,797 | $ 41,642 |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
NATURE OF OPERATIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS [Text Block] | 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS Great Panther Silver Limited (the “Company”) is a public company which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the NYSE American and is incorporated and domiciled in Canada. The Company’s registered and records office is located at 1330 – 200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. The Company’s current activities focus on the mining of precious metals from its operating mines in Mexico, as well as the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties within the Americas. The Company wholly owns two producing mining operations: the Topia Mine and the Guanajuato Mine Complex (“GMC”). The GMC comprises the Company’s Guanajuato Mine, San Ignacio Mine, the Cata processing plant, and the associated infrastructure. On June 30, 2017, the Company acquired the Coricancha Mine Complex (“Coricancha”) located in the Central Andes of Peru (note 8(b)). The Company also has mineral property interests in the exploration stage: the El Horcon, Santa Rosa and Plomo projects located in Mexico, and the Argosy project located in the Red Lake Mining District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Text Block] | 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management of the Company in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). On February 22, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved these financial statements for issuance. |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Text Block] | 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company has consistently applied the following accounting policies to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. On July 1, 2016, the Company's functional currency changed from Canadian dollars to United States dollars (note 3(c)). (a) Basis of consolidation These financial statements include the accounts of the Company. All material intercompany transactions, balances, revenues, and expenses have been eliminated upon consolidation. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial results of the Company from the effective date of acquisition or control and up to the effective date of disposition or loss of control. Control is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, is exposed to or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with an investee, and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Great Panther Silver Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the group. At December 31, 2017, the principal subsidiaries of the Company, their geographic locations, and the ownership interests held by the Company, were as follows: Name Location Ownership Principal Activity Mineral Mexicana el Rosario S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining company Metálicos de Durango S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Minera de Villa Seca S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Coboro Minerales de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Exploration company Great Panther Coricancha S.A. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Silver Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Cangold Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Finance Canada Limited Canada 100% Financing company Cangold Limited Canada 100% Exploration company GP Finance International s.a.r.l. Luxembourg 100% Financing company (b) Basis of measurement These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following items in the statement of financial position: · Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value; · Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value; and · Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. (c) Foreign currency translation On July 1, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), management reassessed the functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries. As a result of a change in underlying transactions, events and conditions, including US dollar denominated financings undertaken by the Company, the functional currency of the Canadian parent company changed from the Canadian dollar to the US dollar and certain subsidiaries changed from the Mexican peso and Peruvian sol to the US dollar. The functional currency of two of the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries remains the Mexican peso. The presentation currency of the Company was also changed from the Canadian dollar (or “C$”) to the US dollar effective July 1, 2016. The change in functional currency was accounted for on a prospective basis, with prior period comparative information translated to the US dollar at the foreign exchange rates prevailing on July 1, 2016, specifically, 1.3052 Canadian dollars per US dollar; 18.555 Mexican pesos per US dollar; and 0.3030 Peruvian soles per US dollar. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the relevant functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in net income. Translation of subsidiary results into the presentation currency The operating results and statements of financial position of the Company’s subsidiaries which have a functional currency that differs from the Company’s presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: · Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position; · Income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates, unless the average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions; and · All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of equity. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities are recognized in a separate component of equity, foreign currency translation reserve. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognized in net income as part of the gain or loss on sale. (d) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and money market instruments, with maturities from the date of acquisition of 90 days or less, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant changes in value. Transaction costs are expensed when incurred. Cash and cash equivalents are designated as loans and receivables. (e) Inventories Inventories consist of: · Ore stockpiles and concentrate inventories which are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Costs include production costs and amortization and depletion directly attributable to the inventory production process. Net realizable value is the expected selling price for the finished product less the costs to put the product into saleable form and delivery to the selling location. · Materials and supplies inventory, which includes the cost of consumables used in operations are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and replacement cost which approximates net realizable value. Major spare parts and standby equipment are included in property, plant, and equipment when they are expected to be used over more than one period, if they can only be used in connection with an item of property, plant and equipment. · Silver bullion coins and bars are recorded at lower of cost and net realizable value. (f) Mineral properties, plant and equipment Mineral properties Mine development costs are capitalized if management determines that there is sufficient evidence to support probability of generating positive economic returns in the future. A mineral resource is considered to have economic potential when the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extraction of the mineral resource is demonstrable considering long-term metal prices. Therefore, prior to capitalizing such costs, management determines whether the following conditions have been met: there is a probable future benefit that will contribute to future cash inflows; the Company can obtain the benefit and control access to it; and the transaction or event giving rise to the benefit has already occurred. In the event that the Company does not have sufficient evidence to support the probability of generating positive economic returns in the future, mine development costs are expensed to profit or loss. The Company has historically expensed mine development costs for the San Ignacio Mine. In September 2015, the Company commenced expensing mine development costs for the Guanajuato Mine when the published Measured and Indicated Resources for the Guanajuato Mine represented less than twelve months of remaining production. Mine development costs incurred at the GMC includes expenditure associated with accessing mineral resources and gaining further information regarding the ore body, whether by means of ramp development, drilling or sampling. Producing mineral properties acquired through business acquisitions are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Where applicable, the estimated cost of mine reclamation and remediation for the property is included in the cost of mineral properties. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is originally recorded at cost at the time of construction, purchase, or acquisition, and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Cost includes all costs required to bring the plant and equipment into a condition and location where it is capable of operating according to its intended use. Costs incurred for major overhaul of existing equipment or infrastructure are capitalized as plant and equipment and are subject to amortization once they are commissioned. Costs associated with routine maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Amortization and depletion Plant and equipment is amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of remaining life of the mine or the remaining useful life of the asset. All other equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate directly to the mining operations are amortized over the useful life of the asset. Land is not amortized. The following amortization rates are used by the Company for plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to mining activities: Computer straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Furniture straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Office straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Software straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Leasehold improvements straight line over term of the lease When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in profit or loss. (g) Exploration and evaluation assets Exploration properties Exploration properties represent properties for which the Company has not yet performed sufficient exploration work to determine whether significant mineralization exists. Exploration properties are carried at the cost of acquisition and included in exploration and evaluation assets. Exploration expenditures incurred on such properties are expensed as incurred as exploration expenditures in profit or loss. Examples of exploration expenditures that are expensed under this policy include topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies; exploratory drilling; trenching; and sampling. The Company considers its Coricancha, Santa Rosa, El Horcon, Plomo and Argosy projects to be in this category as at December 31, 2017, and consequently, expenses all costs associated with these projects as they are incurred. Evaluation properties Evaluation properties represent properties for which the Company has identified a mineral resource of such quantity and grade or quality that it has reasonable prospects for economic extraction. A mineral resource is considered to have reasonable prospects for economic extraction when the Company has sufficient information to determine that extraction is viable and feasible at expected long-term metal prices. Expenditures made in relation to evaluating the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are capitalized and included in exploration and evaluation assets. Evaluation expenditures include the costs of drilling, sampling and other costs related to defining and delineating the mineral deposit. When the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources associated with the Company’s evaluation properties are demonstrable and management has made a decision to proceed with development, the capitalized costs associated with evaluation assets are reclassified from exploration and evaluation assets to mineral properties. They are tested for impairment at that time. Amortization and depletion Exploration and evaluation assets are not subject to depletion or amortization, but rather are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. (h) Leased assets Leases in which the Company assumes substantially all risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are recognized at the lower of the fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset. Other leases are operating leases and are recognized on a straight-line basis in the Company’s statement of comprehensive income. (i) Impairment of non-financial assets Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the Company performs an impairment test by comparing the recoverable amount to the carrying amount of the relevant exploration and evaluation property. When the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount of the relevant exploration and evaluation property, an impairment charge is recorded and the property is written down to its recoverable amount. In addition, exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment at the date they are transferred to mineral properties, plant and equipment. The Company’s mineral properties, plant and equipment are reviewed for any indication of impairment at each financial reporting date or at any time if an indicator of impairment is considered to exist. If any such indicators exist, an estimate of the recoverable amount is undertaken, being the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and the asset’s value in use. If the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount then an impairment loss is recognized in net income or loss for the period, and the carrying value of the asset on the statement of financial position is reduced to its recoverable amount. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. Fair value of mineral properties is generally determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use of the asset, including any expansion prospects, discounted by an appropriate pre-tax discount rate to arrive at a net present value. Value in use is determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use of the asset in its present form and from its ultimate disposal. Value in use is determined by applying assumptions specific to the Company’s continued use which includes future development. As such, these assumptions may differ from those used in calculating fair value. In testing for indicators of impairment and performing impairment calculations, assets are grouped into cash-generating units, which are identified as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets. The estimates of future discounted cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties including estimated production, grades, recoveries, future metals prices, discount rates, exchange rates and operating costs. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have suffered an impairment are evaluated for possible reversal of the impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the impairment may have reversed. When a reversal of a previous impairment is recorded, the reversal amount is adjusted for depreciation that would have been recorded had the impairment not been recorded. (j) Share-based compensation Equity-settled share-based compensation arrangements such as the Company’s stock option plan, restricted share unit plan, and deferred share unit plan are measured at fair value at the date of grant and recorded within equity. The fair value at grant date of all share-based compensation is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding credit to shareholders’ equity. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect share options forfeited. The Company estimates the fair value of share options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. (k) Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of concentrates when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company, the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer, and the amount of revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is based on market metal prices and mineral content. Revenue is recorded net of treatment and refining costs paid to counterparties under the terms of the relevant sales arrangements. Revenue from the sale of the concentrates is subject to adjustment upon final settlement based upon metal prices, weights and assays. For each reporting period until final settlement, estimates of metal prices are used to record sales. Variations between the sales price recorded at the initial recognition date and the actual final sales price at the settlement date caused by changes in the market metal prices result in an embedded derivative in the related trade accounts receivable balance. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final settlement occurs, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of revenue. (l) Reclamation and remediation provisions The Company's mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. The Company recognizes the cost of future reclamation and remediation as a liability when: the Company has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and a reasonable estimate of the obligation can be made. The liability is measured initially by discounting expected costs to the net present value using pre-tax rates and risk assumptions specific to the liability. The resulting cost is capitalized to the carrying value of the related assets, or expensed to profit or loss where there is no carrying value of the related assets. In subsequent periods, the liability is adjusted for accretion of the discount with the offsetting amount charged to the statement of comprehensive income as finance cost. Any change in the amount or timing of the underlying cash flows is adjusted to the carrying value of the liability, with the offsetting amount recorded as an adjustment to the reclamation and remediation provision cost included in mineral properties or exploration, evaluation and development expenses. Any amount charged to the carrying value of assets is depreciated over the remaining life of the relevant assets. It is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental disturbance, the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities, changes in remediation technology and changes in discount rates. The Company reviews its reclamation and remediation provision at least annually and as evidence becomes available indicating that its expected reclamation and remediation costs may have changed. Any such changes in costs could materially impact the future amounts recorded as reclamation and remediation provision. (m) Financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, as well as derivative instruments. These financial instruments are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or financial liabilities at amortized cost. Management determines their classification at initial recognition. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred for financial instruments measured at fair value. The effective interest rate method of amortization is used for any transaction costs for financial instruments measured at amortized cost, which includes loans and receivables and financial liabilities at amortized cost. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available for sale or are not classified in any other financial asset categories. The Company’s marketable securities are recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value, other than impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and presented in the fair value reserve in shareholders’ equity. When the financial assets are sold or an impairment write-down is required, losses accumulated in the fair value reserve recognized in shareholders’ equity are included in profit or loss. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, guaranteed investment certificates classified within short-term deposits, and trade and other receivables are classified as loans and receivables and are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost less any impairment. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss A financial liability is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading in the near future or is designated as such upon initial recognition. The Company’s derivative liabilities are classified as fair value through profit or loss. They are initially and subsequently recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. In the case of cash flow hedge transactions that qualify for hedge accounting treatment, gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income if the transactions are designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial liabilities at amortized cost Financial liabilities at amortized cost are non-derivative financial liabilities that are not classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The Company’s trade and other payables are classified as financial liabilities at amortized cost and are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Derivative financial instruments All derivatives are initially recognized at their fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value at each reporting date. Any changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to their host contracts. The Company’s accounts receivable in respect of unsettled shipments are considered to contain embedded derivatives which are adjusted to their fair value at the end of each month. Any changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment of financial instruments The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired using the following criteria: · For available-for-sale financial assets, an impairment loss is established when there is a significant or prolonged decline in fair value of the investment or when there is objective evidence that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recovered. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in profit or loss. Any amounts related to that asset are removed from losses accumulated in the fair value reserve recognized in shareholders’ equity and are included in profit or loss. Reversals in respect of available-for-sale financial assets are not reversed through profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognized directly in other comprehensive income until the assets are disposed of. · For loans and receivables, a provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that a trade receivable may be impaired. The amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the asset’s effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognized in profit or loss. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against profit or loss. (n) Income taxes Income tax is recognized in net income or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized directly in equity. Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years. The amount of current tax payable or receivable is the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or received that reflects uncertainty related to income taxes, if any. It is measured using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases (temporary differences), and tax loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are likely to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is included in net income in the period in which the change is substantively enacted. The amount of deferred tax assets recognized is limited to the amount that is, in management’s estimation, probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset (i) when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities, (ii) when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority, and (iii) the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. (o) Earnings per share Earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The Company follows the treasury stock method for the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Under this method, dilution is calculated based upon the net number of common shares issued should “in-the-money” options and warrants be exercised and the proceeds be used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period. Dilution from convertible securities is calculated based on the number of shares to be issued after taking into account the reduction of the related after-tax interest expense. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed in a manner similar to basic earnings per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from restricted and deferred stock units and the assumed exercise of share options and warrants, if dilutive. (p) Segment reporting The Company has identified operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Chief Executive Officer and the executive management team (the chief operating decision maker – “CODM”) in assessing performance and in determining allocation of resources. The CODM considers the business from both a geographic and product perspective and assesses the performance of the operating segments based on measures such as net property, plant and equipment, as well as operating results. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Company’s senior management to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The Company has determined operating segments based on this information. Segment results that are reported to senior management include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items are comprised mainly of corporate office expenses. (q) Accounting standards issued and adopted The Company has not adopted any significant new accounting standards during the year ended December 31, 2017. (r) Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted IFRS 15 «Revenue from Contracts with Customers» In May 2014, the IASB issued a new IFRS 15 «Revenue from Contracts with Customers» (“IFRS 15”). The standard contains a single model that applies to contracts with customers and two approaches to recognizing revenue: at a point in time or over time. The model features a contract-based five-step analysis of transactions to determine whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. New estimates and judgmental thresholds have been introduced, which may affect the amount and/or timing of revenue recognized. In September 2015, the IASB deferred the effective date of the standard to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier application permitted. The Company has completed its preliminary assessment of IFRS 15 and believes that it will not have a significant impact on the recognition or measurement of the Company’s revenue from customers. However, the standard will result in additional disclosures and presentation categories in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. IFRS 9 «Financial Instruments» In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 «Financial Instruments» (“IFRS 9”) which reflects all phases of the financial instruments project and replaces IAS 39 «Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement», and all previous versions of IFRS 9. The standard introduces new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment, and hedge accounting. New disclosure requirements are also required. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early application permitted. The Company has completed its preliminary assessment and believes that the adoption of IFRS 9 will result in changes to the classification of certain financial assets but will not change the classification of any financial liabilities. The Company does not anticipate any material changes in the carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9. IFRS 16 «Leases» In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 «Leases», which replaces IAS 17 «Leases». For lessees applying IFRS 16, a single recognition and measurement model for leases will apply, with recognition as assets and liabilities required for most leases. The standard will come into effect for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier adoption permitted. This standard is required to be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on its financial statements. (s) Comparative figures Certain comparative figures have been classified to conform to the presentation adopted for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. · To provide more detailed information, "accretion" has been presented as a separate component of "finance income and other items" because accretion has become a more significant amount in 2017. · To decrease immaterial disaggregation, "intangible assets", which are primarily software and related implementation costs, have been combined with "mineral properties, plant, and equipment". Consolidated statements of income and loss Year ended Intangible assets, as previously |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS [Text Block] | 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are based on historical experience and other factors considered to be reasonable, and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates and the resulting effects on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities are accounted for prospectively. The Company has identified the following areas where significant estimates, assumptions and judgments are made and where actual results may differ from the estimates under different assumptions and conditions and may materially affect financial results of the Company reported in future periods. (a) Resource estimation The accuracy of resource estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and assumptions made and judgments used in the geological and engineering interpretation, and may be subject to revision based on various factors. Changes in resource estimates may impact the carrying value of mineral property, plant and equipment, the calculation of amortization and depletion, the capitalization of mine development costs, and the timing of cash flows related to reclamation and remediation provision. (b) Useful lives of mineral properties, plant and equipment The Company's mineral properties are depleted using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining life of the mine. The Company's plant and equipment are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful remaining life of the mine, and their estimated useful lives. The Company estimates the remaining life of its producing mineral properties on an annual basis using a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors including historical results, mineral resource estimates, and management’s intent to operate the property. The estimated remaining life of the producing mineral property is used to calculate amortization and depletion expense, assess impairment charges and the carrying values of assets, and for forecasting the timing of the payment of reclamation and remediation costs. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in the estimation of the remaining lives of the producing mineral properties, and assumptions that are valid at the time of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available. Changes in the forecast prices of commodities, exchange rates, or production costs may change the economic status of the resources, estimates of production from areas not included in the National Instrument 43 - 101 (“NI 43 - 101 ”) reports, and management’s intent to operate the property, and may ultimately have a material impact on the estimated remaining lives of the properties. (c) Reclamation and remediation provision The amounts recorded for reclamation and remediation provisions are based on estimates prepared by third party environmental specialists, if available, or by persons within the Company who have the relevant skills and experience. These estimates are based on remediation activities required by environmental laws, the expected timing of cash flows, and the pre-tax risk free interest rates on which the estimated cash flows have been discounted. These estimates also include an assumption of the rate at which costs may inflate in future periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The estimates require extensive judgment about the nature, cost and timing of the work to be completed, and may change with future changes to costs, environmental laws and regulations and remediation practices. (d) Review of asset carrying values and assessment of impairment The Company reviews each asset or cash generating unit at each reporting date to determine whether there are any indicators of impairment. If any such indication exists, a formal estimate of recoverable amount is performed and an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or cash generating unit is measured at the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. The determination of fair value less costs to sell and value in use requires management to make estimates and assumptions about expected production and sales volumes, metal prices, ore tonnage and grades, recoveries, operating costs, reclamation and remediation costs, future capital expenditures and appropriate discount rates for future cash flows. The estimates and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty, and as such there is the possibility that changes in circumstances will alter these projections, which may impact the recoverable amount of the assets. In such circumstances, some or all of the carrying value of the assets may be further impaired or the impairment charge reduced with the impact recorded in profit or loss. (e) Revenue from concentrate sales Revenue from the sale of metals in concentrate is recorded at the time when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company, the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer and the revenue can be reliably measured. Variations between the sales price recorded at the initial recognition date and the actual final sales price at the settlement date caused by changes in market metals prices result in an embedded derivative in the related trade accounts receivable. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final settlement occurs, with changes in fair value classified as a component of revenue. During periods of high price volatility, the effect of mark-to-market price adjustments related to the concentrate shipments which remain to be settled could be significant. In addition, actual settlement prices could vary significantly from the estimated prices or forward prices applied at prior reporting dates. (f) Income taxes and recoverability of deferred tax assets In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets, the Company makes estimates related to expected future taxable income, potential tax planning opportunities, estimated timing of reversals of temporary differences, and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur which may materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. In addition, future changes in tax laws could limit the Company’s ability to realize the benefits from deferred tax assets. (g) Determination of functional currencies The determination of an entity’s functional currency is a matter of judgment based on an assessment of the specific facts and circumstances relevant to determining the primary economic environment of each individual entity within the group. The Company reconsiders the functional currencies used when there is a change in events or conditions considered in determining the primary economic environment of each entity. |
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES [Text Block] | 5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES December 31, December 31, Trade receivables $ 7,679 $ 5,395 Value added tax receivable 4,998 4,345 Other 2,103 438 $ 14,780 $ 10,178 |
INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
INVENTORIES [Text Block] | 6. INVENTORIES (a) Inventories – current December 31, December 31, Concentrate $ 2,179 $ 2,488 Ore stockpile 715 753 Materials and supplies 2,396 2,494 Silver bullion 4 9 $ 5,294 $ 5,744 During the year ended December 31, 2017, the amount of inventory recognized as cost of sales was $41,208 (2016 – $33,974), which includes production costs and amortization and depletion directly attributable to the inventory production process. (b) Inventories – non-current Non-current inventories arise from the acquisition of Coricancha (note 8(b)) and consist of materials and supplies of $1,580 as of December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – nil). |
MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND E
MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Text Block] | 7. MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Mineral Plant and Land and Furniture, Software Total Cost Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 35,909 $ 30,157 $ 2,333 $ 2,670 $ 1,478 $ 72,547 Additions – 4,003 127 291 150 4,571 Change in remediation provision 174 (82 ) – – – 92 Disposals – (8 ) – (3 ) – (11 ) Foreign exchange – – – 5 – 5 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 36,083 $ 34,070 $ 2,460 $ 2,963 $ 1,628 $ 77,204 Accumulated depreciation Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 30,893 $ 22,445 $ 1,424 $ 2,211 $ 1,456 $ 58,429 Amortization and depletion 542 2,975 115 173 12 3,817 Disposals – (7 ) – (4 ) – (11 ) Foreign exchange – – – 3 – 3 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 31,435 $ 25,413 $ 1,539 $ 2,383 $ 1,468 $ 62,238 Carrying value, December 31, 2017 $ 4,648 $ 8,657 $ 921 $ 580 $ 160 $ 14,966 Cost Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 40,483 $ 29,332 $ 2,543 $ 2,860 $ 1,623 $ 76,841 Additions 305 4,208 111 124 22 4,770 Change in remediation provision 142 297 – – – 439 Disposals – – – (22 ) – (22 ) Foreign exchange (5,021 ) (3,680 ) (321 ) (292 ) (167 ) (9,481 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 35,909 $ 30,157 $ 2,333 $ 2,670 $ 1,478 $ 72,547 Accumulated depreciation Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 34,237 $ 20,895 $ 1,568 $ 2,234 $ 1,538 $ 60,472 Amortization and depletion (a) 887 4,200 55 231 78 5,451 Disposals – – – (22 ) – (22 ) Foreign exchange (4,231 ) (2,650 ) (199 ) (232 ) (160 ) (7,472 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 30,893 $ 22,445 $ 1,424 $ 2,211 $ 1,456 $ 58,429 Carrying value, December 31, 2016 $ 5,016 $ 7,712 $ 909 $ 459 $ 22 $ 14,118 (a) Changes in estimate Updated mineral resource estimate for 2016 On February 22, 2016, the Company provided an update on the Mineral Resource for the GMC, following which management reviewed the remaining useful life of the GMC, effective August 31, 2015. The estimate of the useful life of the GMC was determined to be 2.3 years (an increase from the previous estimate of 1.3 years) as at October 1, 2015. As a result, the depreciation recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016 was approximately $548 less than would have been recorded prior to the change in estimate. Updated mineral resource estimate for 2017 On February 21, 2017, the Company provided an update on the Mineral Resource for the GMC, following which management reviewed the remaining useful life of the GMC, effective August 31, 2016. The estimate of the useful life of the GMC remained unchanged from the previous estimate. Updated mineral resource estimate for 2018 On January 25, 2018, the Company provided an update on the Mineral Resource for the GMC, following which management reviewed the remaining useful life of the GMC, effective August 31, 2017. The estimate of the useful life of the GMC was determined to be 4.3 years (an increase from the previous estimate of 1.3 years) as at October 1, 2017. As a result, the depreciation recorded during the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $284 less than would have been recorded prior to the change in estimate. The change in estimate is expected to reduce depreciation by approximately $850 per year in future years. |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSE
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS [Text Block] | 8. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS Santa El Horcon Coricancha Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 1,130 $ 1,286 $ 1,742 $ 4,158 Impairment (note 8(a)) – – (1,679 ) (1,679 ) Foreign exchange (142 ) (162 ) (63 ) (367 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 988 $ 1,124 $ – $ 2,112 Acquisition costs (note 8(b)) – – 13,623 13,623 Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition – – 31 31 Change in reclamation and remediation provision – – (133 ) (133 ) Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 988 $ 1,124 $ 13,521 $ 15,633 (a) Coricancha option agreement In May 2015, the Company entered into an option agreement with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Nyrstar N.V. (“Nyrstar”) whereby the Company could acquire a 100% interest in the Nyrstar subsidiary which held the Coricancha Mine Complex. Coricancha is a gold-silver-copper-lead-zinc mine, located approximately 90 kilometres east of Lima, Peru. The mine, its processing facility, and supporting infrastructure, have been under care and maintenance since August 2013. Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company made an initial option payment of $1,500. (b) Acquisition of Coricancha Mine Complex On June 30, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares (the "Acquisition") of the Nyrstar subsidiary which owned Coricancha. Under the terms of the share purchase agreement, the purchase price comprised (i) $100 payable upon closing, and (ii) earn-out consideration of up to $10,000. Under the earn-out, Nyrstar may receive 15% of the free cash flow generated by Coricancha during the five-year period after which the mine is cumulative free cash flow positive from June 30, 2017. The Company attributed a fair value of nil to the contingent consideration, as it is not considered to be reliably determinable. Pursuant to the Acquisition, Nyrstar agreed to: (i) Maintain a remediation bond (in the amount of $9,737) for Coricancha until at least June 30, 2020. Should the Company make a decision to permanently close Coricancha prior to June 30, 2020, the bond will be used to pay for remediation costs and obligations. If the Company has not made a decision to permanently close Coricancha by June 30, 2020, the Company will assume the obligation to maintain the required bond, and shall release Nyrstar from these obligations; (ii) Pay for the cost of movement and reclamation of certain legacy tailings facilities (the “Legacy Tailings”) should the regulatory authorities require these to be moved, up to a maximum of $20,000 ; and, (iii) Satisfy on a timely basis all fines or sanctions that arise before or after closing resulting from activities or ownership of Coricancha for the period prior to June 30, 2017, up to a maximum of $4,000. The Company recognized a reclamation and remediation provision of $23,767, including $9,502 related to the Legacy Tailings. At the Acquisition date, the Company estimated that approximately $4,757 of the cost associated with the Legacy Tailings would be incurred within twelve months and presented this amount as a current liability. At the Acquisition Date, the present value of the reclamation and remediation obligations was based on the following estimates (estimated total cash flows - $34,659 ; expected settlement - years 2017 to 2047; weighted average risk-free rate - 5.36%) At the Acquisition date, the Company recorded reimbursement rights totaling $11,168, in respect of: · the reclamation of the Legacy Tailings in the amount of $9,502, as Nyrstar has indemnified the Company for the cost associated with this reclamation work of up to $20,000, see (ii) above, · provisions recognized by Coricancha in regard to fines and sanction in the amount of $1,666, as Nyrstar has indemnified the Company for the cost associated with fees and sanctions of up to $4,000, see (iii) above. The Acquisition was accounted for as an asset purchase, as it did not meet the definition of a business under IFRS 3 «Business Combinations». As of the date of the Acquisition, the Company incurred consideration and recognized its interest in exploration and evaluation assets and net working capital of Coricancha as follows: Consideration: Cash consideration payable $ 100 Professional and other fees incurred 76 Consideration $ 176 Net assets purchased: Cash $ 105 Trade and other receivables 24 Other current assets 10 Inventories (note 6(b)) 1,622 Reimbursement rights 11,168 Exploration and evaluation assets 13,623 Trade and other accounts payables (2,609 ) Reclamation and remediation provision – current (4,757 ) Reclamation and remediation provision – non-current (19,010 ) Net assets purchased: $ 176 Under the terms of the Acquisition, the Company was required to fund an environmental bond related to the Coricancha remediation plan in the amount of $1,234. This guarantee was funded by the Company during the fourth quarter of 2017 and is presented as restricted cash on the Statement of Financial Position. Restricted cash December 31, December 31, Funding of a reclamation bond in respect of Coricancha $ 1,234 $ – |
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS [Text Block] | 9. REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS December 31, December 31, Legacy tailings reclamation and remediation $ 8,904 $ – Claims, fines and sanctions 2,130 – 11,034 – Less: current portion (4,446 ) – Reimbursement rights – non-current portion $ 6,588 $ – As described in note 8(b) above, pursuant to the acquisition of Coricancha, Nyrstar agreed to: · pay for the cost of movement and reclamation of certain legacy tailings facilities (the “Legacy Tailings”) should the regulatory authorities require these to be moved, up to a maximum of $20,000 ; and, · pay for all fines or sanctions that arise before or after closing resulting from activities or ownership of Coricancha prior to June 30, 2017, up to a maximum of $4,000. |
TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIAB
TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES [Text Block] | 10. TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES December 31, December 31, Trade payables $ 6,243 $ 3,416 Accrued liabilities 2,919 362 Taxes payable 1,025 1,629 Other payables 1,126 610 $ 11,313 $ 6,017 Accrued liabilities includes Coricancha-related claims payable of $2,130 (December 31, 2016 - $nil), which are recoverable from Nyrstar and are included in the reimbursement right asset (note 9). While the precise timing of settlement is uncertain, such amounts are presented as current liabilities because settlement could be within twelve months of the reporting date. |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Text Block] | 11. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS A significant portion of the Company's capital, exploration, operating and administrative expenditures are incurred in Mexican peros ("MXN"), while revenues from the sale of concentrates are denominated in US dollars ("USD"). The fluctuation of the USD in relation to the MXN, consequently, impacts the reported financial performance of the Company. To manage the Company's exposure to changes in the USD/MXN exchange rate, the Company entered into forward contracts to purchase MXN in exchange for USD at various rates and maturity dates. As at December 31, 2017, forward contracts for the purchase of MXN 110 million (December 31, 2016 - MXN 280 million), in exchange for USD at various pre-determined rates ranging from MXN 19.17 / USD to MXN 19.99 / USD, at various maturity dates untul February 13, 2018, were outstanding. The fair value of these outstanding foreign currency forward contracts resulted in a liability of $85 at December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 - liability of $536). |
RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PRO
RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PROVISION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PROVISION [Text Block] | 12. RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PROVISION The Company’s reclamation and remediation provision relates to site restoration, clean-up, ongoing treatment, and monitoring at the GMC and Topia mines in Mexico, and the Coricancha project in Peru. December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Total Current Non-current Total Current Non-current GMC $ 2,258 $ – $ 2,258 $ 2,224 $ – $ 2,224 Topia 1,486 – 1,486 1,242 – 1,242 Coricancha 23,667 4,446 19,221 – – – $ 27,411 $ 4,446 $ 22,965 $ 3,466 $ – $ 3,466 2017 2016 Balance, January 1 $ 3,466 $ 3,649 Coricancha acquisition (note 8(b)) 23,767 – Change in estimates (16 ) 278 Accretion 791 23 Reclamation work performed (597 ) (18 ) Foreign exchange – (466 ) Reclamation and remediation provision, December 31 $ 27,411 $ 3,466 In 2017, an increase to the total change in estimate of $24 (2016 – decrease of $161) associated with the GMC was expensed to exploration, evaluation and development expenses. The reclamation and remediation provision for the GMC and Topia operations is based on the following assumptions: 2017 2016 Total estimated cash flows $ 3,938 $ 3,810 Expected settlement of obligations (years) 2023 – 2047 2019 – 2047 Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) GMC 2.3 % 2.0 % Topia 2.5 % 2.8 % A 1% change in the discount rate while holding the other assumptions constant would decrease or increase the provision by $225. The reclamation and remediation provision for Coricancha is based on the following assumptions: 2017 2016 Total estimated cash flows $ 34,061 $ – Expected settlement of obligations (years) 2018 – 2047 – Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) 4.8 % – A 1% change in the discount rate would decrease or increase the provision by $1,342 while holding the other assumptions constant. |
SHARE CAPITAL
SHARE CAPITAL | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
SHARE CAPITAL [Text Block] | 13. SHARE CAPITAL (a) Authorized share capital The Company has an unlimited number of common shares without par value authorized for issue. The Company has an unlimited number of Class A and Class B preferred shares without par value authorized for issue. Each class can be issuable in series. No preferred shares have ever been issued. (b) Financings In April 2016, the Company entered into an At-the-Market financing agreement pursuant to which it issued 3,498,627 shares for net proceeds of $5,181. In July 2016, the Company closed a bought deal offering for gross proceeds of $29,900, consisting of 18,687,500 units at a price of $1.60 per unit. Each unit consisted of one common share in the capital of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitled the holder thereof to purchase one share at the exercise price of $2.25 per share for a period of 18 months after the closing of the offering. The Company recognized net proceeds of $27,903, of which $3,998 was attributed to the warrants issued as part of the unit offering. (c) Share options In June 2017, upon approval by shareholders, the Company adopted an Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) to supplement and eventually replace the then-existing stock option plan (the "2016 Plan"). Pursuant to the Omnibus Plan, the Company may grant stock options (“Options”), restricted share units (“RSUs”), performance based restricted share units (“PSUs”), and deferred share units (“DSUs”) to eligible employees, officers, directors, or consultants. The maximum number of common shares that the Company may issue is limited to 10% of the outstanding common shares, less the number of stock options already outstanding pursuant to the 2016 Plan and the Omnibus Plan, less twice the number of common shares counted as RSU, PSU, and DSU awards. There are additional limits with respect to insiders, individual grants, annual grants, and the number of which may be awarded to non-executive directors. Options granted under the 2016 Plan will remain outstanding and be governed by the terms of the 2016 Plan. Options granted after the adoption of the Omnibus Plan will be governed by the Omnibus Plan. Pursuant to the Omnibus Plan, options are non-transferable. The exercise price of options shall not be less than the closing price of the common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the last business day immediately preceding the date of grant. Grant date share price is the closing market price on the day the options were granted. Options have expiry dates of no later than 10 years after the date of grant and will cease to be exercisable three months following the termination of the participant’s employment or engagement. Pursuant to the 2016 Plan, options are non-transferable, subject to permitted transferees, and the aggregate may not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares at the time of an option grant and the aggregate to any one person may not exceed 5% of the outstanding shares. The exercise price of options is determined by the Board of Directors but shall not be less than the closing price of the common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the last business day immediately preceding the date of grant. Grant date share price is the closing market price on the day the options were granted. Options have expiry dates of no later than 5 years after the date of grant and cease to be exercisable 90 days following the termination of the participant’s employment or engagement. 2017 2016 Options Weighted Options Weighted Outstanding, beginning of year 9,049 C$ 1.18 12,976 C$ 1.10 Granted 1,101 1.63 2,038 2.18 Forfeited/Expired (468 ) 1.71 (2,926 ) 1.77 Exercised (1,445 ) 1.08 (3,039 ) 0.97 Outstanding, end of year 8,237 C$ 1.22 9,049 C$ 1.18 Exercisable, end of year 5,448 C$ 1.08 3,940 C$ 1.04 Range of exercise price Options Weighted Options Weighted C$ 0.65 2,317 2.43 1,835 C$ 0.65 C$ 0.71 to C$0.86 1,819 2.78 1,367 0.74 C$ 1.31 1,287 1.49 1,288 1.31 C$ 1.63 1,058 4.27 179 1.63 C$ 2.00 13 1.05 13 2.00 C$ 2.16 to C$2.19 1,743 3.64 766 2.18 8,237 2.85 5,448 C$ 1.08 During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense relating to share options of $1,413 (2016 – $1,026). The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2017 was C$0.69 (2016 – C$0.98). The fair value of options granted was determined using the following weighted average assumptions at the time of the grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model: 2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 0.79 % 0.51 % Expected life (years) 2.63 2.58 Dividend rate – – Annualized volatility 68 % 73 % Forfeiture rate 13 % 15 % The annualized volatility assumption is based on the historical and implied volatility of the Company’s common share price. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on yield curves on government bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options. (d) Restricted share units ("RSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs") DSUs are awards to participants for office, directorship, or employment, which settle upon termination of service of the participant. Vesting conditions for DSUs are set by the Board. Upon settlement, DSUs entitle the recipient to receive common shares, a cash equivalent, or a combination thereof. The choice of settlement method is at the Company's sole discretion. Timing of settlement after vesting occurs at the discretion of the participant, and can be any time between the date of termination of service of the participant and December 15th of the following calendar year. The DSUs granted to date have vested immediately. RSUs are awards for service which upon vesting and settlement entitle the recipient to receive common shares, a cash equivalent, or a combination thereof. Vesting conditions for RSUs are set by the Board but cannot exceed three years. The choice of settlement method is at the Company's sole discretion. The RSUs granted to date vest in several tranches over three years. An estimated forfeiture rate of 15% was used in the determination of fair value for the purposes of computing share based compensation expense in the financial statements. PSUs are a subset of RSUs, but PSUs have one or more performance conditions. PSUs may only be settled through the issuance of common shares. No PSUs have been granted to date. The fair values of the DSUs and RSUs granted to employees and directors have been estimated by reference to the fair value on the grant date of the equity instruments granted. The Company has no history of paying dividends, and consequently, no amounts in respect of dividends were included in the estimates of fair value of the equity instruments granted. The following table summarizes information about the DSUs outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 Number of Weighted Number of Weighted Balance at January 1 – C$ – – C$ – Granted 89,200 1.59 – – Outstanding at December 31 89,200 C$ 1.59 – C$ – The following table summarizes information about the RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 Number of Weighted Number of Weighted Balance at January 1 – C$ – – C$ – Granted 483,000 1.61 – – Cancelled (6,400 ) 1.65 Outstanding at December 31 476,600 C$ 1.61 – C$ – During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense relating to RSUs and DSUs of $289 (2016 – $nil). (e) Share purchase warrants As part of the Company’s July 2016 financing (note 13(b)), the Company issued 9,343,750 share purchase warrants, all of which were outstanding as at December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – 9,343,750). Each warrant entitled the holder thereof to purchase one common share at a price of $2.25 per share until January 12, 2018. The fair value per share purchase warrant was determined to be $0.43, using the following weighted average assumptions at the time of the issuance using the Black Scholes option pricing model: Share price at measurement date C$ 1.47 Risk-free interest rate 0.69 % Expected life (years) 1.5 Annualized volatility 88 % All share purchase warrants expired unexercised subsequent to the reporting period. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Text Block] | 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE 2017 2016 Income (loss) attributable to equity owners $ 1,290 $ (4,118 ) Weighted average number of shares (000's) 167,966 154,217 Earnings (loss) per share - basic $ 0.01 $ (0.03 ) 2017 2016 Adjusted income (loss) attributable to equity owners $ 1,290 $ (4,118 ) Weighted average number of shares (000's) 167,966 154,217 Incremental shares from options 3,066 – Incremental shares from warrants – – Incremental shares from RSUs and DSUs 275 – Weighted average diluted number of shares (000's) 171,307 154,217 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.03 ) Anti-dilutive share purchase options and warrants have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
INCOME TAXES [Text Block] | 15. INCOME TAXES (a) Income tax expense 2017 2016 Current expense: Income tax $ 135 $ 30 Special mining duty 1,041 1,493 Withholding tax 427 395 1,603 1,918 Deferred tax expense (recovery): Income tax 28 167 Special mining duty (270 ) (618 ) Withholding taxes 105 42 (137 ) (409 ) Income tax expense $ 1,466 $ 1,509 The reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the Canadian statutory tax rate to the income tax expense shown in these financial statements is as follows: 2017 2016 Net income (loss) before tax $ 2,756 $ (2,609 ) Canadian statutory income tax rate 26 % 26 % Anticipated income tax at statutory rate $ 717 $ (678 ) Permanent differences 340 2,313 Differences between Canadian and foreign tax rates 143 246 Change in estimate 802 112 Effect of changes in statutory tax rates (228 ) 46 Inflation adjustment (537 ) – Impact of foreign exchange on local currencies 316 – Change in deferred tax assets not recognized (955 ) (1,842 ) Mining taxes and duties 778 875 Withholding taxes 532 437 Utilization of foreign tax credits (138 ) – Other items (304 ) – Income tax expense $ 1,466 $ 1,509 Effective tax rate 53 % (58 )% (b) Deferred income tax assets and liabilities The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are: December 31, December 31, Deferred income tax assets $ 70 $ 98 Deferred income tax liabilities (1,677 ) (1,609 ) Deferred special mining duty liabilities (253 ) (525 ) $ (1,860 ) $ (2,036 ) The following temporary differences and tax losses give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities: December 31, December 31, Tax losses carried forward $ 2,164 $ 2,146 Provision for reclamation and remediation 281 277 Trade and other receivables – (2,019 ) Withholding tax liability (1,677 ) (1,609 ) Property, plant and equipment (2,576 ) (1,072 ) Mineral property interests (309) – Prepaid expenses (18 ) – Other deductible temporary differences 275 241 Net deferred income tax liabilities $ (1,860 ) $ (2,036 ) Losses expire as follows: 2017 2016 Type of losses Country Expiry dates Amount Expiry dates Amount Non-capital losses Canada 2026 to 2037 $ 4,834 2026 to 2036 $ 12,706 Mexico 2018 to 2026 $ 10,225 2018 to 2026 $ 27,589 Peru indefinite $ 65,031 indefinite $ 221 Capital losses Canada indefinite $ 1,196 indefinite $ 996 Unrecognized deferred tax assets: The Company recognizes tax benefits on losses or other deductible amounts where it is probable the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’s unrecognized deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses for which no deferred tax assets are recognized consist of the following amounts: December 31, December 31, Tax losses carried forward $ 15,643 $ 38,367 Property, plant and equipment 4,908 1,116 Other deductible temporary differences 16,371 11,547 Unrecognized temporary differences $ 36,922 $ 51,030 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Text Block] | 16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction in the principal (or most advantageous) market at the measurement date under current market conditions (an exit price) regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (interest rate, yield curves), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. The following sets up the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of Level 2 and Level 3 financial instruments. Financial asset or Methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value Trade receivables Trade receivables arising from the sales of metal concentrates are subject to provisional pricing, and the final selling price is adjusted at the end of quotational period. We mark these to market at each reporting date based on a quoted forward price. The Company’s trade receivables are valued using quoted market prices on the London Metal Exchange (“LME”). Derivative instruments The Company's derivative assets and derivative liabilities are comprised primarily of forward exchange contracts. The fair value of the Company's forward exchange contracts are determined using forward exchange rates at each reporting date. During the years ended December 31, 2017, and 2016, there were no transfers of amounts between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following tables show the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value is not presented if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and derivative instruments. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the items. In evaluating fair value information, considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop the estimates. The use of different market assumptions and valuation techniques may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The following table summarizes the Company’s financial instruments as at December 31, 2017: Available- Loans and Fair value Amortized Total Fair value Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ – $ 36,797 $ – $ – $ 36,797 n/a Short-term deposits – 20,091 – – 20,091 n/a Marketable securities 2 – – – 2 Level 1 Trade accounts receivable – 7,679 – – 7,679 Level 2 Other receivables – 2,103 – – 2,103 n/a Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables $ – $ 7,369 $ – $ – $ 7,369 n/a Derivative instruments – 85 – – 85 Level 2 |
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT [Text Block] | 17. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to: · ensure there are adequate capital resources to support the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; · maintain adequate levels of cash to support the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties, exploration and evaluation assets, and the operation of producing mines; · maintain investor, creditor and market confidence to sustain future development of the business; and · provide returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. In assessing the capital structure of the Company, management includes in its assessment the components of shareholders’ equity and debt, net of cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposits. The Topia Mine and the GMC mines are in production, but exploration and development activities are also performed at these and other exploration properties in order to identify further resources. Additionally, the Company is undertaking exploration and development activities at Coricancha, which has been on care and maintenance since August 2013, in order to bring the property into commercial production. The Company plans to use existing cash, as well as funds from future sales of concentrates to fund operations, development and exploration activities. The Company manages its capital in a manner that provides sufficient funding for operational activities. Annual capital and operating expenditure budgets, and rolling forecasts, are used to determine the necessary capital requirements. These budgets are approved by management and the Board of Directors and updated for changes in the underlying assumptions, economic conditions and risk characteristics of the underlying assets, as necessary. The Company will continue to focus on internally generated cash flow to minimize its reliance on equity and debt financing. However, the Company may also raise cash through the offering of its share capital, in order to meet longer term objectives. The Company’s capital structure is dependent on expected business growth and changes in the business environment. As at December 31, 2017, the Company was not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. |
UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES
UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES [Text Block] | 18. UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES The Company has a $10,000 credit facility from Auramet International LLC (“Auramet”). The facility expires on June 30, 2018 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5%. The facility allows the Company to draw down amounts equal to the amounts receivable from a specific customer with whom Auramet has established a commercial relationship. Repayment of any amounts drawn will be due at the same time that the customer repays the relevant amounts receivable. In addition, Auramet has also provided the Company with a $500 margin credit facility, should the Company wish to enter into any derivative instruments associated with commodities marketed to parties other than Auramet. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company did not draw any amounts from these facilities. Subsequent to the reporting period, the contract with the specific customer with whom Auramet has the established commercial relationship expired. Consequently, the credit facility was no longer available. |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT [Text Block] | 19. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework and reviews the Company’s policies on an ongoing basis. The Company is exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risks such as currency risk, interest rate risk, and commodity price risk. (a) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company's exposures to credit risk arise from our cash and short-term investments, and trade accounts receivable. Lesser exposures arise from our holdings of marketable securities, and from other receivables. The risk is assessed by performing an aging analysis of our trade receivables, and through the review of credit ratings of the counterparties with which we do business. We manage such credit risks by diversifying our bank deposits, and placing our funds only in large Canadian and Mexican financial institutions. Our investments are subject to internal investment guidelines and they mature at various dates but rarely in excess of one year. All of our concentrate sales are to large international metals trading companies which have done business in Mexico for many years. The Company typically receives provisional payments, within days after delivery, of up to 90% of the value of each shipment. The Company historically has not had difficulty collecting receivables from its customers, nor have customers defaulted on any payments. The aging of trade receivables from concentrate sales is as follows: December 31, December 31, 0 to 30 days $ 4,154 $ 2,223 31 to 60 days 801 1,403 61 to 90 days 2,170 821 over 90 days 554 948 $ 7,679 $ 5,395 There has been no notable change in the Company's approach to credit risk management since the prior year. (b) Liquidity risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company's exposure to liquidity risk arises from its trade and other payables. We constantly prepare rolling cash flows to identify and assess such liquidity risks. We manage our liquidity risk by preparing annual budgets for approval by the Board and preparing cash flow and liquidity forecasts on a quarterly basis. The Company also maintains a $10,000 credit facility which can be used to effectively reduce the credit period of trade receivables (note 18). There has been no notable change in the Company's approach to liquidity risk management since the prior year. (c) Currency risk Currency risk is the risk that foreign exchange rates will fluctuate significantly from expectations. The Company's exposure to currency risk arises from its operations in Canada, Mexico and Peru, where payments to vendors and employees are often in local currency, yet substantially all of the Company's revenues are realized in US dollars. Further, the Company holds a portion of its cash in currencies other the US dollar. To manage this risk, the Company holds as small of an amount as practical in foreign currencies. To mitigate the Company’s exposure to changes in the Mexican peso, the Company may and has entered into forward currency contracts as it deems prudent. There are limits on the extent of such contracts, in excess of which Board approval is required. There has been no notable change in the Company's approach to foreign currency risk management since the prior year. For financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies as at December 31, 2017, a 10% change in the prevailing exchange rates as at December 31, 2017, with all other variables held constant, would have the following impact on the Company’s earnings: Change in net income arising from: Canadian Mexican pesos Peruvian soles 10% appreciation of the USD against the currency $ (120 ) $ 721 $ 73 10% depreciation of the USD against the currency $ 62 $ (794 ) $ (73 ) The closing exchange rates for December 31, 2017 of MXN/USD of 19.735 (2016: 20.664), PEN/USD of 3.244 and CAD/USD of 1.259 (2016: 1.345) were used in the above analysis. (d) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the possibility that change in market interest rates will affect future cash flows. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its short-term deposits and cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s approach is to invest cash in savings accounts and guaranteed investment certificates at fixed and floating rates of interest over varying maturities. We manage this risk by monitoring changes in interest rates and by maintaining a relatively short duration for the Company's portfolio of cash equivalent securities. Many of these instruments can be immediately redeemed and those of a fixed term do not exceed one year. There has been no notable change in the Company's approach to interest rate risk management since the prior year. For interest-bearing financial instruments as at December 31, 2017, an increase or decrease in interest rate of 1% applied would increase or decrease net income and comprehensive income by $88. (e) Commodity price risk The Company is subject to risk from fluctuations in the market prices of silver, gold, lead and zinc. Such fluctuations directly affect the Company's reported revenues. The profitability of the Company’s operations is highly correlated to the market prices of these metals, as is the ability of the Company to develop its mineral properties and exploration and evaluation assets. The value of trade receivables at the reporting date also depends on changes in metal prices until finalization of sales prices per the contractual quotational period. If metal prices decline for a prolonged period below the cost of production of the Company's mines, it may not be economically feasible to continue production. The Company has a stated policy that it will not engage in long-term hedging of silver prices. There has been no notable change in the Company's approach to commodity price risk management since the prior year. For provisionally priced trade receivables, a 10% change in the prevailing commodity prices as at December 31, 2017, with all other variables held constant, would have the following impact on the Company’s earnings: 10% change in 10% change 10% change 10% change in Change in net income $ 1,181 $ 1,121 $ 105 $ 107 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Text Block] | 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (a) Commitments As of December 31, 2017, the Company had the following commitments: Total 1 year 2 - 3 years 4 - 5 years Thereafter Operating lease payments $ 1,645 $ 537 $ 551 $ 537 $ 20 Drilling services 36 36 – – – Equipment purchases 306 306 – – – Total commitments $ 1,987 $ 879 $ 551 $ 537 $ 20 (b) Contingencies GMC In a February 2016 meeting, the Mexican national water authority, CONAGUA, required that the Company make formal applications for permits associated with the occupation and construction of the TSF at the GMC. Following the meeting, the Company filed its applications and CONAGUA carried out an inspection of the TSF and requested further technical information which the Company submitted. In December 2017, the Company also filed with the Mexican environmental permitting authority, SEMARNAT, an amendment to the environmental impact statement reflecting the proposed normal TSF construction activities. This is under review by the regulator, and once approved, will satisfy a requirement by CONAGUA for the processing of its permits. The Company believes its current tailings footprint can be maintained and can support operations at the GMC until at least 2020. The Company also believes, based on its meetings and other communication with CONAGUA, that it will be able to obtain all the above noted permits as required, with no suspension of the GMC operations. While the Company is confident that it will obtain the tailings permits, the Company cannot provide complete assurance that it will complete the review process with CONAGUA without any actions that may suspend its operations. The Company cannot assure that the tailings permits will be obtained or renewed on reasonable terms, or at all. Delays or a failure to obtain such required permits, or the issuance of permits on unfavourable terms or the expiry, revocation or failure by the Company to comply with the terms of any such permits, if obtained, could limit the ability of the Company to expand the tailings facility and could adversely affect the Company’s ability to continue operating at the GMC. In either case, the Company’s results of operations could be adversely affected. Since the February 2016 meeting with CONAGUA, the Company has also discovered through its own undertakings that additional CONAGUA permits may be needed in connection with water discharge and water use at the GMC TSF and at San Ignacio. The Company is assessing technical options and whether it requires an additional water use permit. The Company believes that it will be able to address or mitigate the need for any necessary water discharge and use permits without any impact to its operations, but the Company cannot provide complete assurance that there is no risk in this regard. Topia During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company completed an outstanding condition required by the Mexican Environmental Authority ("SEMARNAT") for the Change in Use of Soils permit associated with the Topia Phase II tailings storage facility ("TSF"). During the third quarter of 2017 the Company announced that it had resubmitted its application for this permit. The Company met the required standards and on December 22, 2017, received the permit to construct the TSF from SEMARNAT with no further restrictions. Coricancha Coricancha has been on care and maintenance since August 2013, having been operated by a number of previous companies before that date. It is subject to oversight by the Organismo de Evaluación y Fiscalización Ambiental ("OEFA"), the Peruvian public agency responsible for environmental assessment and inspection, and by the Organismo Supervisor de la Inversión en Energía y Minería ("OSINERGMIN"), which is the Peruvian regulatory body with oversight responsibility over energy and mining companies. Nyrstar has agreed to reimburse the Company for all fines or sanctions that resulted from activities or ownership of Coricancha prior to June 30, 2017, up to a maximum of $4,000 (note 8(b)). Accordingly, a reimbursement right in the amount of $2,130 has been recorded (note 9): · The Company has accrued $1,380 for fines and sanctions which may be levied by OSINERGMIN. In addition, there are open administrative and judicial proceedings by OSINERGMIN, the outcomes of which are not yet readily determinable. · The Company has accrued $127 for fines and sanctions to be levied by OEFA. In addition, there are open administrative and judicial proceedings by OEFA, the outcomes of which are not yet readily determinable. · The Company has accrued $623 for certain civil lawsuits filed by individuals and former suppliers. Great Panther Coricancha SA holds an annual water license with the Autoridad Nacional de Agua (“ANA”), the Peruvian public agency responsible for regulating and managing the nation's water resources, for the use of water. The annual license fee is fixed and calculated based on a required level of water volume usage. However, as Coricancha has been on care and maintenance, its water usage has been significantly lower than the required volume level. The current legislation (Resolucion Jefatural No. 199-2017-ANA) only requires the annual license fee be calculated based on actual usage volume. However, the ANA is requesting payment based on the total volume of the license. The Company disagrees with ANA’s position and has filed claims regarding this. However, in the event that the ANA successfully counters the Company's legal claims, the Company will be liable for the current outstanding balance owing, which is estimated to be $800. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Text Block] | 21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company's related parties include: Related party Nature of the relationship Key management personnel Officers and directors of the Company Platoro Resource Corp. (“Platoro”) Platoro is a private company controlled by a director of the Company. Platoro provided geological and investor relations services to the Company. These transactions occurred in the normal course of business, and were conducted on terms substantially similar to arm’s length transactions. (a) Services The Company entered into the following related party transactions: 2017 2016 Consulting services provided by Platoro $ 11 $ – (b) Key management compensation 2017 2016 Salaries and benefits $ 2,514 $ 1,883 Directors’ fees 320 249 Share-based compensation 889 722 $ 3,723 $ 2,854 Upon a change of control of the Company, amounts totalling $2,034 (December 31, 2016 - $1,758) will become payable to certain officers and management of the Company. (c) Balances outstanding at the Reporting Date: December 31, December 31, Payable to Platoro $ 11 $ – These amounts owing were included in trade payables. |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Text Block] | 22. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Other non-cash items are comprised of the following: 2017 2016 Accretion $ 791 $ 23 Change in reclamation and remediation provision 24 (161 ) Interest income (808 ) (225 ) Interest expense 171 57 Gain on disposal of fixed assets (217 ) – $ (39 ) $ (306 ) The non-cash investing and financing activities of the Company include the following: 2017 2016 Change in reclamation and remediation provision asset $ 40 $ 439 Change in trade payables related to mineral properties, plant and equipment 96 (53 ) $ 136 $ 386 |
OPERATING SEGMENTS
OPERATING SEGMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
OPERATING SEGMENTS [Text Block] | 23. OPERATING SEGMENTS The Company’s operations are all within the mining sector, consisting of two operating segments both of which are located in Mexico, plus one segment associated with Coricancha, one exploration segment and one Corporate segment. Due to diversities in geography and production processes, the Company operates the GMC and the Topia Mine separately, with separate budgeting and evaluation of results of operations and exploration activities. The Coricancha segment contains the net assets associated with Coricancha (note 8(b)) and the cost of its exploration, evaluation and development activities are separately budgeted and reported. The Corporate segment provides financial, human resources and technical support to the two mining operations. The GMC operations produce silver and gold in concentrate, and the Topia operations produce silver, gold, lead and zinc in concentrate, for refining off site. The exploration segment includes the Company’s exploration and evaluation assets at Santa Rosa, El Horcon, Plomo and Argosy. Operations GMC Topia Coricancha Exploration Corporate Total 2017 External mineral sales $ 49,366 $ 14,380 $ – $ – $ – $ 63,746 Income (loss) before income taxes 10,865 1,843 (2,260 ) (1,491 ) (6,201 ) 2,756 Income tax expense 868 66 – – 532 1,466 Net income (loss) 9,997 1,777 (2,260 ) (1,491 ) (6,733 ) 1,290 Additions to non-current assets 2,122 2,307 15,194 – – 19,623 As at December 31, 2017 Total assets $ 13,887 $ 14,102 $ 30,050 $ 2,568 $ 61,273 $ 121,880 Total liabilities $ 5,867 $ 2,260 $ 27,189 $ 54 $ 5,369 $ 40,739 2016 External mineral sales $ 49,831 $ 12,050 $ – $ – $ – $ 61,881 Income (loss) before income taxes 17,923 1,084 – (3,162 ) (18,454 ) (2,609 ) Income tax expense 979 63 – – 467 1,509 Net income (loss) for the year 16,944 1,021 – (3,162 ) (18,921 ) (4,118 ) Additions to non-current assets 2,773 1,975 – – – 4,748 As at December 31, 2016 Total assets $ 13,889 $ 11,767 $ – $ 2,328 $ 61,457 $ 89,441 Total liabilities $ 5,321 $ 1,856 $ – $ 75 $ 4,901 $ 12,153 For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s revenue comprised the following: 2017 2016 Silver $ 33,145 $ 34,475 Gold 28,186 27,270 Lead 2,741 1,808 Zinc 3,853 2,318 Ore processing revenue – 410 Smelter and refining charges (4,179 ) (5,278 ) Impact of change in functional currency – 878 $ 63,746 $ 61,881 For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had three customers (2016 - three customers) that accounted for the majority total revenues as follows: Customer Segment 2017 2016 Customer A GMC $ 24,433 $ 29,979 Customer B GMC 24,805 19,633 Customer C Topia 14,508 11,859 Other customers – 410 $ 63,746 $ 61,881 The trade accounts receivable balance of $7,679 at December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – $5,395) relates to the three customers. |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERI
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD [Text Block] | 24. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD Subsequent to the reporting period, in February 2018, the Company settled 30,616 RSUs through the issuance of common shares. The market value of the issued shares was determined to be $1.57 per share, which was the closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange on February 1, 2018, the day prior to the settlement date. There were 445,984 RSUs outstanding after this settlement. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Basis of consolidation [Policy Text Block] | (a) Basis of consolidation These financial statements include the accounts of the Company. All material intercompany transactions, balances, revenues, and expenses have been eliminated upon consolidation. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial results of the Company from the effective date of acquisition or control and up to the effective date of disposition or loss of control. Control is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, is exposed to or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with an investee, and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Great Panther Silver Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the group. At December 31, 2017, the principal subsidiaries of the Company, their geographic locations, and the ownership interests held by the Company, were as follows: Name Location Ownership Principal Activity Mineral Mexicana el Rosario S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining company Metálicos de Durango S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Minera de Villa Seca S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Coboro Minerales de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Exploration company Great Panther Coricancha S.A. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Silver Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Cangold Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Finance Canada Limited Canada 100% Financing company Cangold Limited Canada 100% Exploration company GP Finance International s.a.r.l. Luxembourg 100% Financing company |
Basis of measurement [Policy Text Block] | (b) Basis of measurement These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following items in the statement of financial position: · Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value; · Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value; and · Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. |
Foreign currency translation [Policy Text Block] | (c) Foreign currency translation On July 1, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), management reassessed the functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries. As a result of a change in underlying transactions, events and conditions, including US dollar denominated financings undertaken by the Company, the functional currency of the Canadian parent company changed from the Canadian dollar to the US dollar and certain subsidiaries changed from the Mexican peso and Peruvian sol to the US dollar. The functional currency of two of the Company’s Mexican subsidiaries remains the Mexican peso. The presentation currency of the Company was also changed from the Canadian dollar (or “C$”) to the US dollar effective July 1, 2016. The change in functional currency was accounted for on a prospective basis, with prior period comparative information translated to the US dollar at the foreign exchange rates prevailing on July 1, 2016, specifically, 1.3052 Canadian dollars per US dollar; 18.555 Mexican pesos per US dollar; and 0.3030 Peruvian soles per US dollar. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the relevant functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in net income. Translation of subsidiary results into the presentation currency The operating results and statements of financial position of the Company’s subsidiaries which have a functional currency that differs from the Company’s presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: · Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position; · Income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates, unless the average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions; and · All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of equity. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities are recognized in a separate component of equity, foreign currency translation reserve. When a foreign operation is sold, such exchange differences are recognized in net income as part of the gain or loss on sale. |
Cash and cash equivalents [Policy Text Block] | (d) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits, and money market instruments, with maturities from the date of acquisition of 90 days or less, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant changes in value. Transaction costs are expensed when incurred. Cash and cash equivalents are designated as loans and receivables. |
Inventories [Policy Text Block] | (e) Inventories Inventories consist of: · Ore stockpiles and concentrate inventories which are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Costs include production costs and amortization and depletion directly attributable to the inventory production process. Net realizable value is the expected selling price for the finished product less the costs to put the product into saleable form and delivery to the selling location. · Materials and supplies inventory, which includes the cost of consumables used in operations are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and replacement cost which approximates net realizable value. Major spare parts and standby equipment are included in property, plant, and equipment when they are expected to be used over more than one period, if they can only be used in connection with an item of property, plant and equipment. · Silver bullion coins and bars are recorded at lower of cost and net realizable value. |
Mineral properties, plant and equipment [Policy Text Block] | (f) Mineral properties, plant and equipment Mineral properties Mine development costs are capitalized if management determines that there is sufficient evidence to support probability of generating positive economic returns in the future. A mineral resource is considered to have economic potential when the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extraction of the mineral resource is demonstrable considering long-term metal prices. Therefore, prior to capitalizing such costs, management determines whether the following conditions have been met: there is a probable future benefit that will contribute to future cash inflows; the Company can obtain the benefit and control access to it; and the transaction or event giving rise to the benefit has already occurred. In the event that the Company does not have sufficient evidence to support the probability of generating positive economic returns in the future, mine development costs are expensed to profit or loss. The Company has historically expensed mine development costs for the San Ignacio Mine. In September 2015, the Company commenced expensing mine development costs for the Guanajuato Mine when the published Measured and Indicated Resources for the Guanajuato Mine represented less than twelve months of remaining production. Mine development costs incurred at the GMC includes expenditure associated with accessing mineral resources and gaining further information regarding the ore body, whether by means of ramp development, drilling or sampling. Producing mineral properties acquired through business acquisitions are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Where applicable, the estimated cost of mine reclamation and remediation for the property is included in the cost of mineral properties. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment is originally recorded at cost at the time of construction, purchase, or acquisition, and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Cost includes all costs required to bring the plant and equipment into a condition and location where it is capable of operating according to its intended use. Costs incurred for major overhaul of existing equipment or infrastructure are capitalized as plant and equipment and are subject to amortization once they are commissioned. Costs associated with routine maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Amortization and depletion Plant and equipment is amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of remaining life of the mine or the remaining useful life of the asset. All other equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate directly to the mining operations are amortized over the useful life of the asset. Land is not amortized. The following amortization rates are used by the Company for plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to mining activities: Computer straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Furniture straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Office straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Software straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Leasehold improvements straight line over term of the lease When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in profit or loss. |
Exploration and evaluation assets [Policy Text Block] | (g) Exploration and evaluation assets Exploration properties Exploration properties represent properties for which the Company has not yet performed sufficient exploration work to determine whether significant mineralization exists. Exploration properties are carried at the cost of acquisition and included in exploration and evaluation assets. Exploration expenditures incurred on such properties are expensed as incurred as exploration expenditures in profit or loss. Examples of exploration expenditures that are expensed under this policy include topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies; exploratory drilling; trenching; and sampling. The Company considers its Coricancha, Santa Rosa, El Horcon, Plomo and Argosy projects to be in this category as at December 31, 2017, and consequently, expenses all costs associated with these projects as they are incurred. Evaluation properties Evaluation properties represent properties for which the Company has identified a mineral resource of such quantity and grade or quality that it has reasonable prospects for economic extraction. A mineral resource is considered to have reasonable prospects for economic extraction when the Company has sufficient information to determine that extraction is viable and feasible at expected long-term metal prices. Expenditures made in relation to evaluating the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are capitalized and included in exploration and evaluation assets. Evaluation expenditures include the costs of drilling, sampling and other costs related to defining and delineating the mineral deposit. When the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources associated with the Company’s evaluation properties are demonstrable and management has made a decision to proceed with development, the capitalized costs associated with evaluation assets are reclassified from exploration and evaluation assets to mineral properties. They are tested for impairment at that time. Amortization and depletion Exploration and evaluation assets are not subject to depletion or amortization, but rather are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. |
Leased assets [Policy Text Block] | (h) Leased assets Leases in which the Company assumes substantially all risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are recognized at the lower of the fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset. Other leases are operating leases and are recognized on a straight-line basis in the Company’s statement of comprehensive income. |
Impairment of non-financial assets [Policy Text Block] | (i) Impairment of non-financial assets Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the Company performs an impairment test by comparing the recoverable amount to the carrying amount of the relevant exploration and evaluation property. When the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount of the relevant exploration and evaluation property, an impairment charge is recorded and the property is written down to its recoverable amount. In addition, exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment at the date they are transferred to mineral properties, plant and equipment. The Company’s mineral properties, plant and equipment are reviewed for any indication of impairment at each financial reporting date or at any time if an indicator of impairment is considered to exist. If any such indicators exist, an estimate of the recoverable amount is undertaken, being the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and the asset’s value in use. If the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount then an impairment loss is recognized in net income or loss for the period, and the carrying value of the asset on the statement of financial position is reduced to its recoverable amount. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. Fair value of mineral properties is generally determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use of the asset, including any expansion prospects, discounted by an appropriate pre-tax discount rate to arrive at a net present value. Value in use is determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use of the asset in its present form and from its ultimate disposal. Value in use is determined by applying assumptions specific to the Company’s continued use which includes future development. As such, these assumptions may differ from those used in calculating fair value. In testing for indicators of impairment and performing impairment calculations, assets are grouped into cash-generating units, which are identified as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets. The estimates of future discounted cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties including estimated production, grades, recoveries, future metals prices, discount rates, exchange rates and operating costs. Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have suffered an impairment are evaluated for possible reversal of the impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the impairment may have reversed. When a reversal of a previous impairment is recorded, the reversal amount is adjusted for depreciation that would have been recorded had the impairment not been recorded. |
Share-based compensation [Policy Text Block] | (j) Share-based compensation Equity-settled share-based compensation arrangements such as the Company’s stock option plan, restricted share unit plan, and deferred share unit plan are measured at fair value at the date of grant and recorded within equity. The fair value at grant date of all share-based compensation is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding credit to shareholders’ equity. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect share options forfeited. The Company estimates the fair value of share options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. |
Revenue recognition [Policy Text Block] | (k) Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of concentrates when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company, the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer, and the amount of revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is based on market metal prices and mineral content. Revenue is recorded net of treatment and refining costs paid to counterparties under the terms of the relevant sales arrangements. Revenue from the sale of the concentrates is subject to adjustment upon final settlement based upon metal prices, weights and assays. For each reporting period until final settlement, estimates of metal prices are used to record sales. Variations between the sales price recorded at the initial recognition date and the actual final sales price at the settlement date caused by changes in the market metal prices result in an embedded derivative in the related trade accounts receivable balance. The embedded derivative is recorded at fair value each period until final settlement occurs, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of revenue. |
Reclamation and remediation provisions [Policy Text Block] | (l) Reclamation and remediation provisions The Company's mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. The Company recognizes the cost of future reclamation and remediation as a liability when: the Company has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and a reasonable estimate of the obligation can be made. The liability is measured initially by discounting expected costs to the net present value using pre-tax rates and risk assumptions specific to the liability. The resulting cost is capitalized to the carrying value of the related assets, or expensed to profit or loss where there is no carrying value of the related assets. In subsequent periods, the liability is adjusted for accretion of the discount with the offsetting amount charged to the statement of comprehensive income as finance cost. Any change in the amount or timing of the underlying cash flows is adjusted to the carrying value of the liability, with the offsetting amount recorded as an adjustment to the reclamation and remediation provision cost included in mineral properties or exploration, evaluation and development expenses. Any amount charged to the carrying value of assets is depreciated over the remaining life of the relevant assets. It is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental disturbance, the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities, changes in remediation technology and changes in discount rates. The Company reviews its reclamation and remediation provision at least annually and as evidence becomes available indicating that its expected reclamation and remediation costs may have changed. Any such changes in costs could materially impact the future amounts recorded as reclamation and remediation provision. |
Financial instruments [Policy Text Block] | (m) Financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, marketable securities, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, as well as derivative instruments. These financial instruments are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss or financial liabilities at amortized cost. Management determines their classification at initial recognition. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred for financial instruments measured at fair value. The effective interest rate method of amortization is used for any transaction costs for financial instruments measured at amortized cost, which includes loans and receivables and financial liabilities at amortized cost. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available for sale or are not classified in any other financial asset categories. The Company’s marketable securities are recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value, other than impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and presented in the fair value reserve in shareholders’ equity. When the financial assets are sold or an impairment write-down is required, losses accumulated in the fair value reserve recognized in shareholders’ equity are included in profit or loss. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, guaranteed investment certificates classified within short-term deposits, and trade and other receivables are classified as loans and receivables and are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost less any impairment. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss A financial liability is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading in the near future or is designated as such upon initial recognition. The Company’s derivative liabilities are classified as fair value through profit or loss. They are initially and subsequently recorded at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. In the case of cash flow hedge transactions that qualify for hedge accounting treatment, gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income if the transactions are designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial liabilities at amortized cost Financial liabilities at amortized cost are non-derivative financial liabilities that are not classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The Company’s trade and other payables are classified as financial liabilities at amortized cost and are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Derivative financial instruments All derivatives are initially recognized at their fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value at each reporting date. Any changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to their host contracts. The Company’s accounts receivable in respect of unsettled shipments are considered to contain embedded derivatives which are adjusted to their fair value at the end of each month. Any changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment of financial instruments The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired using the following criteria: · For available-for-sale financial assets, an impairment loss is established when there is a significant or prolonged decline in fair value of the investment or when there is objective evidence that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recovered. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in profit or loss. Any amounts related to that asset are removed from losses accumulated in the fair value reserve recognized in shareholders’ equity and are included in profit or loss. Reversals in respect of available-for-sale financial assets are not reversed through profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognized directly in other comprehensive income until the assets are disposed of. · For loans and receivables, a provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that a trade receivable may be impaired. The amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the asset’s effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognized in profit or loss. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against profit or loss. |
Income taxes [Policy Text Block] | (n) Income taxes Income tax is recognized in net income or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized directly in equity. Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years. The amount of current tax payable or receivable is the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or received that reflects uncertainty related to income taxes, if any. It is measured using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases (temporary differences), and tax loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are likely to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is included in net income in the period in which the change is substantively enacted. The amount of deferred tax assets recognized is limited to the amount that is, in management’s estimation, probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset (i) when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities, (ii) when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority, and (iii) the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. |
Earnings per share [Policy Text Block] | (o) Earnings per share Earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The Company follows the treasury stock method for the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Under this method, dilution is calculated based upon the net number of common shares issued should “in-the-money” options and warrants be exercised and the proceeds be used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period. Dilution from convertible securities is calculated based on the number of shares to be issued after taking into account the reduction of the related after-tax interest expense. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed in a manner similar to basic earnings per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from restricted and deferred stock units and the assumed exercise of share options and warrants, if dilutive. |
Segment reporting [Policy Text Block] | (p) Segment reporting The Company has identified operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Chief Executive Officer and the executive management team (the chief operating decision maker – “CODM”) in assessing performance and in determining allocation of resources. The CODM considers the business from both a geographic and product perspective and assesses the performance of the operating segments based on measures such as net property, plant and equipment, as well as operating results. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Company’s senior management to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The Company has determined operating segments based on this information. Segment results that are reported to senior management include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items are comprised mainly of corporate office expenses. |
Accounting standards issued and adopted [Policy Text Block] | (q) Accounting standards issued and adopted The Company has not adopted any significant new accounting standards during the year ended December 31, 2017. |
Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted [Policy Text Block] | (r) Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted IFRS 15 «Revenue from Contracts with Customers» In May 2014, the IASB issued a new IFRS 15 «Revenue from Contracts with Customers» (“IFRS 15”). The standard contains a single model that applies to contracts with customers and two approaches to recognizing revenue: at a point in time or over time. The model features a contract-based five-step analysis of transactions to determine whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. New estimates and judgmental thresholds have been introduced, which may affect the amount and/or timing of revenue recognized. In September 2015, the IASB deferred the effective date of the standard to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier application permitted. The Company has completed its preliminary assessment of IFRS 15 and believes that it will not have a significant impact on the recognition or measurement of the Company’s revenue from customers. However, the standard will result in additional disclosures and presentation categories in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. IFRS 9 «Financial Instruments» In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 «Financial Instruments» (“IFRS 9”) which reflects all phases of the financial instruments project and replaces IAS 39 «Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement», and all previous versions of IFRS 9. The standard introduces new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment, and hedge accounting. New disclosure requirements are also required. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early application permitted. The Company has completed its preliminary assessment and believes that the adoption of IFRS 9 will result in changes to the classification of certain financial assets but will not change the classification of any financial liabilities. The Company does not anticipate any material changes in the carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9. IFRS 16 «Leases» In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 «Leases», which replaces IAS 17 «Leases». For lessees applying IFRS 16, a single recognition and measurement model for leases will apply, with recognition as assets and liabilities required for most leases. The standard will come into effect for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier adoption permitted. This standard is required to be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on its financial statements. |
Comparative figures [Policy Text Block] | (s) Comparative figures Certain comparative figures have been classified to conform to the presentation adopted for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. · To provide more detailed information, "accretion" has been presented as a separate component of "finance income and other items" because accretion has become a more significant amount in 2017. · To decrease immaterial disaggregation, "intangible assets", which are primarily software and related implementation costs, have been combined with "mineral properties, plant, and equipment". Consolidated statements of income and loss Year ended Intangible assets, as previously presented $ 22 Aggregate immaterial presentation to mineral properties, plant and equipment (22 ) Intangible assets $ – Mineral properties, plant and equipment, as previously presented $ 14,096 Aggregate immaterial presentation from intangible assets 22 Mineral properties, plant and equipment $ 14,118 Finance costs, as previously presented $ 99 Amounts reallocated to accretion (23 ) Finance costs $ 76 Accretion, as previously presented $ – Amounts reallocated from finance costs 23 Accretion $ 23 There has been no effect on profit or loss, earnings per share, total assets, or total liabilities, for any of the periods presented as a result of these changes. |
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [Table Text Block] | Name Location Ownership Principal Activity Mineral Mexicana el Rosario S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining company Metálicos de Durango S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Minera de Villa Seca S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Mining services company Coboro Minerales de México S.A. de C.V. Mexico 100% Exploration company Great Panther Coricancha S.A. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Silver Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Cangold Peru S.A.C. Peru 100% Exploration company Great Panther Finance Canada Limited Canada 100% Financing company Cangold Limited Canada 100% Exploration company GP Finance International s.a.r.l. Luxembourg 100% Financing company |
Disclosure of detailed information about estimated useful life or depreciation rate [Table Text Block] | Computer straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Furniture straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Office straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years Software straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years Leasehold improvements straight line over term of the lease |
Disclosure of consolidated statements of income and loss [Table Text Block] | Consolidated statements of income and loss Year ended Intangible assets, as previously presented $ 22 Aggregate immaterial presentation to mineral properties, plant and equipment (22 ) Intangible assets $ – Mineral properties, plant and equipment, as previously presented $ 14,096 Aggregate immaterial presentation from intangible assets 22 Mineral properties, plant and equipment $ 14,118 Finance costs, as previously presented $ 99 Amounts reallocated to accretion (23 ) Finance costs $ 76 Accretion, as previously presented $ – Amounts reallocated from finance costs 23 Accretion $ 23 |
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Ta
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other receivables [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Trade receivables $ 7,679 $ 5,395 Value added tax receivable 4,998 4,345 Other 2,103 438 $ 14,780 $ 10,178 |
INVENTORIES (Tables)
INVENTORIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about inventories [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Concentrate $ 2,179 $ 2,488 Ore stockpile 715 753 Materials and supplies 2,396 2,494 Silver bullion 4 9 $ 5,294 $ 5,744 |
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MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [Table Text Block] | Mineral Plant and Land and Furniture, Software Total Cost Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 35,909 $ 30,157 $ 2,333 $ 2,670 $ 1,478 $ 72,547 Additions – 4,003 127 291 150 4,571 Change in remediation provision 174 (82 ) – – – 92 Disposals – (8 ) – (3 ) – (11 ) Foreign exchange – – – 5 – 5 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 36,083 $ 34,070 $ 2,460 $ 2,963 $ 1,628 $ 77,204 Accumulated depreciation Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 30,893 $ 22,445 $ 1,424 $ 2,211 $ 1,456 $ 58,429 Amortization and depletion 542 2,975 115 173 12 3,817 Disposals – (7 ) – (4 ) – (11 ) Foreign exchange – – – 3 – 3 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 31,435 $ 25,413 $ 1,539 $ 2,383 $ 1,468 $ 62,238 Carrying value, December 31, 2017 $ 4,648 $ 8,657 $ 921 $ 580 $ 160 $ 14,966 Cost Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 40,483 $ 29,332 $ 2,543 $ 2,860 $ 1,623 $ 76,841 Additions 305 4,208 111 124 22 4,770 Change in remediation provision 142 297 – – – 439 Disposals – – – (22 ) – (22 ) Foreign exchange (5,021 ) (3,680 ) (321 ) (292 ) (167 ) (9,481 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 35,909 $ 30,157 $ 2,333 $ 2,670 $ 1,478 $ 72,547 Accumulated depreciation Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 34,237 $ 20,895 $ 1,568 $ 2,234 $ 1,538 $ 60,472 Amortization and depletion (a) 887 4,200 55 231 78 5,451 Disposals – – – (22 ) – (22 ) Foreign exchange (4,231 ) (2,650 ) (199 ) (232 ) (160 ) (7,472 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 30,893 $ 22,445 $ 1,424 $ 2,211 $ 1,456 $ 58,429 Carrying value, December 31, 2016 $ 5,016 $ 7,712 $ 909 $ 459 $ 22 $ 14,118 |
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EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
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Disclosure of detailed information about exploration and evaluation expenditure [Table Text Block] | Santa El Horcon Coricancha Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 1,130 $ 1,286 $ 1,742 $ 4,158 Impairment (note 8(a)) – – (1,679 ) (1,679 ) Foreign exchange (142 ) (162 ) (63 ) (367 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 988 $ 1,124 $ – $ 2,112 Acquisition costs (note 8(b)) – – 13,623 13,623 Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition – – 31 31 Change in reclamation and remediation provision – – (133 ) (133 ) Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 988 $ 1,124 $ 13,521 $ 15,633 |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combinations [Table Text Block] | Consideration: Cash consideration payable $ 100 Professional and other fees incurred 76 Consideration $ 176 Net assets purchased: Cash $ 105 Trade and other receivables 24 Other current assets 10 Inventories (note 6(b)) 1,622 Reimbursement rights 11,168 Exploration and evaluation assets 13,623 Trade and other accounts payables (2,609 ) Reclamation and remediation provision – current (4,757 ) Reclamation and remediation provision – non-current (19,010 ) Net assets purchased: $ 176 |
Disclosure of restricted cash and cash equivalents [Table Text Block] | Restricted cash December 31, December 31, Funding of a reclamation bond in respect of Coricancha $ 1,234 $ – |
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS (Tables)
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
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Disclosure of detailed information about reimbursement rights [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Legacy tailings reclamation and remediation $ 8,904 $ – Claims, fines and sanctions 2,130 – 11,034 – Less: current portion (4,446 ) – Reimbursement rights – non-current portion $ 6,588 $ – |
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TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
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Disclosure of accrued expenses and other liabilities [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Trade payables $ 6,243 $ 3,416 Accrued liabilities 2,919 362 Taxes payable 1,025 1,629 Other payables 1,126 610 $ 11,313 $ 6,017 |
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RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PROVISION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
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Disclosure of detailed information about reclamation and remediation provision, by site [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Total Current Non-current Total Current Non-current GMC $ 2,258 $ – $ 2,258 $ 2,224 $ – $ 2,224 Topia 1,486 – 1,486 1,242 – 1,242 Coricancha 23,667 4,446 19,221 – – – $ 27,411 $ 4,446 $ 22,965 $ 3,466 $ – $ 3,466 |
Disclosure of detailed information about reclamation and remediation provision [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Balance, January 1 $ 3,466 $ 3,649 Coricancha acquisition (note 8(b)) 23,767 – Change in estimates (16 ) 278 Accretion 791 23 Reclamation work performed (597 ) (18 ) Foreign exchange – (466 ) Reclamation and remediation provision, December 31 $ 27,411 $ 3,466 |
Disclosure of detailed information about assumptions of reclamation and remediation provision [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Total estimated cash flows $ 3,938 $ 3,810 Expected settlement of obligations (years) 2023 – 2047 2019 – 2047 Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) GMC 2.3 % 2.0 % Topia 2.5 % 2.8 % |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about assumptions of reclamation and remediation provision [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Total estimated cash flows $ 34,061 $ – Expected settlement of obligations (years) 2018 – 2047 – Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) 4.8 % – |
SHARE CAPITAL (Tables)
SHARE CAPITAL (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Options Weighted Options Weighted Outstanding, beginning of year 9,049 C$ 1.18 12,976 C$ 1.10 Granted 1,101 1.63 2,038 2.18 Forfeited/Expired (468 ) 1.71 (2,926 ) 1.77 Exercised (1,445 ) 1.08 (3,039 ) 0.97 Outstanding, end of year 8,237 C$ 1.22 9,049 C$ 1.18 Exercisable, end of year 5,448 C$ 1.08 3,940 C$ 1.04 |
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options [Table Text Block] | Range of exercise price Options Weighted Options Weighted C$ 0.65 2,317 2.43 1,835 C$ 0.65 C$ 0.71 to C$0.86 1,819 2.78 1,367 0.74 C$ 1.31 1,287 1.49 1,288 1.31 C$ 1.63 1,058 4.27 179 1.63 C$ 2.00 13 1.05 13 2.00 C$ 2.16 to C$2.19 1,743 3.64 766 2.18 8,237 2.85 5,448 C$ 1.08 |
Disclosure of detailed information about options, valuation assumptions [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 0.79 % 0.51 % Expected life (years) 2.63 2.58 Dividend rate – – Annualized volatility 68 % 73 % Forfeiture rate 13 % 15 % |
Disclosure of detailed information about warrants, valuation assumptions [Table Text Block] | Share price at measurement date C$ 1.47 Risk-free interest rate 0.69 % Expected life (years) 1.5 Annualized volatility 88 % |
Deferred share units [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Number of Weighted Number of Weighted Balance at January 1 – C$ – – C$ – Granted 89,200 1.59 – – Outstanding at December 31 89,200 C$ 1.59 – C$ – |
Restricted share units [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Number of Weighted Number of Weighted Balance at January 1 – C$ – – C$ – Granted 483,000 1.61 – – Cancelled (6,400 ) 1.65 Outstanding at December 31 476,600 C$ 1.61 – C$ – |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Earnings per share [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Income (loss) attributable to equity owners $ 1,290 $ (4,118 ) Weighted average number of shares (000's) 167,966 154,217 Earnings (loss) per share - basic $ 0.01 $ (0.03 ) 2017 2016 Adjusted income (loss) attributable to equity owners $ 1,290 $ (4,118 ) Weighted average number of shares (000's) 167,966 154,217 Incremental shares from options 3,066 – Incremental shares from warrants – – Incremental shares from RSUs and DSUs 275 – Weighted average diluted number of shares (000's) 171,307 154,217 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.03 ) |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about effective income tax expense recovery [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Current expense: Income tax $ 135 $ 30 Special mining duty 1,041 1,493 Withholding tax 427 395 1,603 1,918 Deferred tax expense (recovery): Income tax 28 167 Special mining duty (270 ) (618 ) Withholding taxes 105 42 (137 ) (409 ) Income tax expense $ 1,466 $ 1,509 |
Disclosure of detailed information about reconciliation of income taxes computed as statutory tax rate [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Net income (loss) before tax $ 2,756 $ (2,609 ) Canadian statutory income tax rate 26 % 26 % Anticipated income tax at statutory rate $ 717 $ (678 ) Permanent differences 340 2,313 Differences between Canadian and foreign tax rates 143 246 Change in estimate 802 112 Effect of changes in statutory tax rates (228 ) 46 Inflation adjustment (537 ) – Impact of foreign exchange on local currencies 316 – Change in deferred tax assets not recognized (955 ) (1,842 ) Mining taxes and duties 778 875 Withholding taxes 532 437 Utilization of foreign tax credits (138 ) – Other items (304 ) – Income tax expense $ 1,466 $ 1,509 Effective tax rate 53 % (58 )% |
Disclosure of deferred taxes [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Deferred income tax assets $ 70 $ 98 Deferred income tax liabilities (1,677 ) (1,609 ) Deferred special mining duty liabilities (253 ) (525 ) $ (1,860 ) $ (2,036 ) |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Tax losses carried forward $ 2,164 $ 2,146 Provision for reclamation and remediation 281 277 Trade and other receivables – (2,019 ) Withholding tax liability (1,677 ) (1,609 ) Property, plant and equipment (2,576 ) (1,072 ) Mineral property interests (309) – Prepaid expenses (18 ) – Other deductible temporary differences 275 241 Net deferred income tax liabilities $ (1,860 ) $ (2,036 ) |
Disclosure of unused tax losses [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Type of losses Country Expiry dates Amount Expiry dates Amount Non-capital losses Canada 2026 to 2037 $ 4,834 2026 to 2036 $ 12,706 Mexico 2018 to 2026 $ 10,225 2018 to 2026 $ 27,589 Peru indefinite $ 65,031 indefinite $ 221 Capital losses Canada indefinite $ 1,196 indefinite $ 996 |
Disclosure of detailed information about temporary differences of unrecognized deferred tax assets [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Tax losses carried forward $ 15,643 $ 38,367 Property, plant and equipment 4,908 1,116 Other deductible temporary differences 16,371 11,547 Unrecognized temporary differences $ 36,922 $ 51,030 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [Table Text Block] | Available- Loans and Fair value Amortized Total Fair value Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ – $ 36,797 $ – $ – $ 36,797 n/a Short-term deposits – 20,091 – – 20,091 n/a Marketable securities 2 – – – 2 Level 1 Trade accounts receivable – 7,679 – – 7,679 Level 2 Other receivables – 2,103 – – 2,103 n/a Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables $ – $ 7,369 $ – $ – $ 7,369 n/a Derivative instruments – 85 – – 85 Level 2 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Tabl
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, 0 to 30 days $ 4,154 $ 2,223 31 to 60 days 801 1,403 61 to 90 days 2,170 821 over 90 days 554 948 $ 7,679 $ 5,395 |
Disclosure of detailed information about foreign currency risk [Table Text Block] | Change in net income arising from: Canadian Mexican pesos Peruvian soles 10% appreciation of the USD against the currency $ (120 ) $ 721 $ 73 10% depreciation of the USD against the currency $ 62 $ (794 ) $ (73 ) |
Disclosure of detailed information about commodity price risk [Table Text Block] | 10% change in 10% change 10% change 10% change in Change in net income $ 1,181 $ 1,121 $ 105 $ 107 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of commitments [Table Text Block] | Total 1 year 2 - 3 years 4 - 5 years Thereafter Operating lease payments $ 1,645 $ 537 $ 551 $ 537 $ 20 Drilling services 36 36 – – – Equipment purchases 306 306 – – – Total commitments $ 1,987 $ 879 $ 551 $ 537 $ 20 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tab
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about related party transactions [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Consulting services provided by Platoro $ 11 $ – |
Disclosure of information about key management personnel [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Salaries and benefits $ 2,514 $ 1,883 Directors’ fees 320 249 Share-based compensation 889 722 $ 3,723 $ 2,854 |
Disclosure of balances outstanding to related parties [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Payable to Platoro $ 11 $ – |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM47
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about supplemental cash flow information [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Accretion $ 791 $ 23 Change in reclamation and remediation provision 24 (161 ) Interest income (808 ) (225 ) Interest expense 171 57 Gain on disposal of fixed assets (217 ) – $ (39 ) $ (306 ) |
Disclosure of detailed information about non cash transactions [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Change in reclamation and remediation provision asset $ 40 $ 439 Change in trade payables related to mineral properties, plant and equipment 96 (53 ) $ 136 $ 386 |
OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)
OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about entity reportable segments, assets and liabilities [Table Text Block] | Operations GMC Topia Coricancha Exploration Corporate Total 2017 External mineral sales $ 49,366 $ 14,380 $ – $ – $ – $ 63,746 Income (loss) before income taxes 10,865 1,843 (2,260 ) (1,491 ) (6,201 ) 2,756 Income tax expense 868 66 – – 532 1,466 Net income (loss) 9,997 1,777 (2,260 ) (1,491 ) (6,733 ) 1,290 Additions to non-current assets 2,122 2,307 15,194 – – 19,623 As at December 31, 2017 Total assets $ 13,887 $ 14,102 $ 30,050 $ 2,568 $ 61,273 $ 121,880 Total liabilities $ 5,867 $ 2,260 $ 27,189 $ 54 $ 5,369 $ 40,739 2016 External mineral sales $ 49,831 $ 12,050 $ – $ – $ – $ 61,881 Income (loss) before income taxes 17,923 1,084 – (3,162 ) (18,454 ) (2,609 ) Income tax expense 979 63 – – 467 1,509 Net income (loss) for the year 16,944 1,021 – (3,162 ) (18,921 ) (4,118 ) Additions to non-current assets 2,773 1,975 – – – 4,748 As at December 31, 2016 Total assets $ 13,889 $ 11,767 $ – $ 2,328 $ 61,457 $ 89,441 Total liabilities $ 5,321 $ 1,856 $ – $ 75 $ 4,901 $ 12,153 |
Disclosure of revenue [Table Text Block] | 2017 2016 Silver $ 33,145 $ 34,475 Gold 28,186 27,270 Lead 2,741 1,808 Zinc 3,853 2,318 Ore processing revenue – 410 Smelter and refining charges (4,179 ) (5,278 ) Impact of change in functional currency – 878 $ 63,746 $ 61,881 |
Disclosure of revenue from contracts with customers [Table Text Block] | Customer Segment 2017 2016 Customer A GMC $ 24,433 $ 29,979 Customer B GMC 24,805 19,633 Customer C Topia 14,508 11,859 Other customers – 410 $ 63,746 $ 61,881 |
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI49
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jul. 01, 2016 |
Canadian dollars per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 1.259 | 1.345 | 1.3052 |
Mexican pesos per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 19.735 | 20.664 | 18.555 |
Peruvian soles per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 3.244 | 0.3030 |
INVENTORIES (Narrative) (Detail
INVENTORIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Inventory recognized as cost of sales | $ 41,208 | $ 33,974 |
Inventories non-current | $ 1,580 | $ 0 |
MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND51
MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - Guanajuato Mine Complex [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | The estimate of the useful life of the GMC was determined to be 4.3 years (an increase from the previous estimate of 1.3 years) as at October 1, 2017. | The estimate of the useful life of the GMC was determined to be 2.3 years (an increase from the previous estimate of 1.3 years) as at October 1, 2015. |
Change in depreciation expense due to change in estimates | $ 284 | $ 548 |
Estimated decrease in annual depreciation due to change in estimates | $ 850 |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION AS52
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Jun. 30, 2017 | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 19, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 1,679 | ||||
Reclamation and remediation provision | 22,965 | 3,466 | ||||
Current provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs | 4,446 | 0 | ||||
Capital commitments | 1,987 | |||||
Legacy Tailings [Member] | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Reclamation and remediation provision | $ 9,502 | |||||
Current provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs | 4,757 | |||||
Increase (decrease) through business combinations and disposals, reimbursement rights | 9,502 | |||||
Nyrstar N. V. [Member] | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% | |||||
Payments for option agreement | $ 1,500 | |||||
Contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognised as of acquisition date | $ 0 | |||||
Description of arrangement for contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets | Under the earn-out, Nyrstar may receive 15% of the free cash flow generated by Coricancha during the five-year period after which the mine is cumulative free cash flow positive from June 30, 2017. | |||||
Closure bond | $ 9,737 | |||||
Reclamation and remediation provision | 23,767 | |||||
Increase (decrease) through business combinations and disposals, reimbursement rights | 11,168 | |||||
Nyrstar N. V. [Member] | Top of range [Member] | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Reclamation funds available | 20,000 | |||||
Outstanding fines or sanctions settled | $ 4,000 | 4,000 | ||||
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% | |||||
Impairment charges | $ 1,679 | |||||
Portion of consideration paid (received) consisting of cash and cash equivalents | $ 100 | |||||
Contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognised as of acquisition date | $ 10,000 | |||||
Reclamation and remediation provision | 19,221 | 0 | ||||
Current provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs | 4,446 | 0 | ||||
Total estimated cash flows, before inflation | $ 34,659 | $ 34,061 | $ 0 | |||
Expected settlement of obligations (years) | 2017 to 2047 | 2018 – 2047 | ||||
Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) | 5.36% | 4.80% | 0.00% | |||
Increase (decrease) through change in discount rate, reclamation and remediation provision | $ 1,342 | |||||
Increase (decrease) through business combinations and disposals, reimbursement rights | $ 1,666 | |||||
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | Guarantee [Member] | ||||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||||
Capital commitments | $ 1,234 |
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS (Narrative
REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS (Narrative) (Details) - Nyrstar N. V. [Member] - Top of range [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Reclamation funds available | $ 20,000 | |
Outstanding fines or sanctions settled | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LI54
TRADE PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Accrued liabilities | $ 2,919 | $ 362 |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Accrued liabilities | $ 2,130 | $ 0 |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Narrati
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017MXN ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016MXN ($) |
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Forward contracts, amount of currency for purchase | $ 110,000,000 | $ 280,000,000 | ||
Derivative liabilities | $ 85 | $ 536 | ||
Bottom of range [Member] | ||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Prices specified in forward agreements to purchase financial assets for cash | 19.17 | |||
Top of range [Member] | ||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Prices specified in forward agreements to purchase financial assets for cash | $ 19.99 |
RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION P56
RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION PROVISION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Change in estimates | $ (16) | $ 278 |
Guanajuato Mine Complex [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Change in estimates | 24 | $ (161) |
GMC and Topia operations [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Increase (decrease) through change in discount rate, reclamation and remediation provision | 225 | |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Increase (decrease) through change in discount rate, reclamation and remediation provision | $ 1,342 |
SHARE CAPITAL (Narrative) (Deta
SHARE CAPITAL (Narrative) (Details) | Jul. 12, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016CAD ($) |
Statement [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in number of ordinary shares issued | shares | 3,498,627 | ||||
Proceeds from issuing shares | $ 5,181,000 | ||||
Gross proceeds from bought deal offering | $ 29,900,000 | ||||
Proceeds from issuing other equity instruments | $ 27,903,000 | ||||
Description of maximum term of options granted for share-based payment arrangement | Pursuant to the 2016 Plan, options are non-transferable, subject to permitted transferees, and the aggregate may not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares at the time of an option grant and the aggregate to any one person may not exceed 5% of the outstanding shares. The exercise price of options is determined by the Board of Directors but shall not be less than the closing price of the common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the last business day immediately preceding the date of grant. Grant date share price is the closing market price on the day the options were granted. Options have expiry dates of no later than 5 years after the date of grant and cease to be exercisable 90 days following the termination of the participant’s employment or engagement. | ||||
Expense from share-based payment transactions with employees | $ 1,413,000 | $ 1,026,000 | |||
Weighted average fair value at measurement date, share options granted | $ 0.69 | $ 0.98 | |||
Forfeiture rate | 13.00% | 15.00% | |||
Warrants outstanding | 9,343,750 | ||||
Units associated with bought deal offering [Member] | |||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||
Number of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement | 18,687,500 | ||||
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.60 | ||||
Warrants associated with bought deal offering [Member] | |||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||
Warrants, grants in period, exercise price | $ 2.25 | ||||
Warrants, grants in period, contractual life | 18 years | ||||
Proceeds from issuing other equity instruments | $ 3,998,000 | ||||
Warrants, grants in period | 9,343,750 | ||||
Weighted average fair value at measurement date, warrants issued | $ 0.43 | ||||
Restricted share units [Member] | |||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||
Forfeiture rate | 15.00% | ||||
Restricted Share Units and Deferred Share Units [Member] | |||||
Statement [Line Items] | |||||
Expense from share-based payment transactions with employees | $ 289,000 | $ 0 |
UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES (Narr
UNDRAWN CREDIT FACILITIES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Undrawn borrowing facilities | $ 10,000 |
Borrowings, interest rate basis | The facility expires on June 30, 2018 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5%. |
Margin credit facility | $ 500 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Narr
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jul. 01, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Proportion of advance payments of receivables | 90.00% | ||
Undrawn borrowing facilities | $ 10,000 | ||
Interest rate risk [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Confidence interval | 1.00% | ||
Value at risk | $ 88 | ||
Canadian dollars per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 1.259 | 1.345 | 1.3052 |
Mexican pesos per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 19.735 | 20.664 | 18.555 |
Peruvian soles per US dollar [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Closing foreign exchange rate | 3.244 | 0.3030 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES60
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Reimbursement rights | $ 11,034 | $ 0 | |
Fines and sanctions which may be levied by OSINERGMIN [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Reimbursement rights | 1,380 | ||
Fines and sanctions to be levied by OEFA [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Reimbursement rights | 127 | ||
Certain civil lawsuits filed by individuals and former suppliers [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Reimbursement rights | 623 | ||
Claims, fines and sanctions [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Reimbursement rights | 2,130 | $ 0 | |
Nyrstar N. V. [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognised as of acquisition date | $ 0 | ||
Nyrstar N. V. [Member] | Top of range [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Outstanding fines or sanctions settled | 4,000 | $ 4,000 | |
Great Panther Coricancha S.A. [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognised as of acquisition date | $ 800 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Nar
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Key management personnel compensation, contingent termination benefits | $ 2,034 | $ 1,758 |
OPERATING SEGMENTS (Narrative)
OPERATING SEGMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade receivables | $ 7,679 | $ 5,395 |
Three customers [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade receivables | $ 7,679 | $ 5,395 |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PE63
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended |
Feb. 28, 2018USD ($) | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Restricted share units settled during period through the issuance of common shares | 30,616 |
Market value of the issued shares | $ 1.57 |
Number of restricted share units outstanding | 445,984 |
Disclosure of subsidiaries (Det
Disclosure of subsidiaries (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Great Panther Coricancha S.A. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Mineral Mexicana el Rosario, S.A. de C.V. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Metalicos de Durango, S.A. de C.V. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Minera de Villa Seca, S.A. de C.V. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Coboro Minerales de Mexico S.A. de C.V. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Great Panther Silver Peru S.A.C. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Cangold Peru S.A.C. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Great Panther Finance Canada Limited [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Cangold Limited [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
GP Finance International S.a. r.l. [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Disclosure of detailed informat
Disclosure of detailed information about estimated useful life or depreciation rate (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Computer equipment [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to the mining development and drilling activities | straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to the mining development and drilling activities | straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years |
Office equipment [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to the mining development and drilling activities | straight line over estimated useful life of 5 years |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to the mining development and drilling activities | straight line over term of the lease |
Software [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, plant, equipment, buildings and furniture and fixtures which do not relate specifically to the mining development and drilling activities | straight line over estimated useful life of 3 years |
Disclosure of consolidated stat
Disclosure of consolidated statements of income and loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets | $ 0 | |
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ 14,966 | 14,118 |
Finance costs | 171 | 76 |
Accretion | $ 791 | 23 |
As previously presented [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets | 22 | |
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | 14,096 | |
Finance costs | 99 | |
Accretion | 0 | |
Aggregate immaterial presentation or reallocation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets | (22) | |
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | 22 | |
Finance costs | (23) | |
Accretion | $ 23 |
Disclosure of detailed inform67
Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade receivables | $ 7,679 | $ 5,395 |
Value added tax receivables | 4,998 | 4,345 |
Other | 2,103 | 438 |
Trade and other receivables | $ 14,780 | $ 10,178 |
Disclosure of detailed inform68
Disclosure of detailed information about inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Concentrate | $ 2,179 | $ 2,488 |
Ore stockpile | 715 | 753 |
Materials and supplies | 2,396 | 2,494 |
Silver bullion | 4 | 9 |
Total Inventories | $ 5,294 | $ 5,744 |
Disclosure of detailed inform69
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | $ 14,118 | |
Additions | 19,623 | $ 4,748 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 14,966 | 14,118 |
Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 72,547 | 76,841 |
Additions | 4,571 | 4,770 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | 92 | 439 |
Disposals | (11) | (22) |
Foreign exchange | 5 | (9,481) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 77,204 | 72,547 |
Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 58,429 | 60,472 |
Amortization and depletion | 3,817 | 5,451 |
Disposals | (11) | (22) |
Foreign exchange | 3 | (7,472) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 62,238 | 58,429 |
Mining property [Domain] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 5,016 | |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 4,648 | 5,016 |
Mining property [Domain] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 35,909 | 40,483 |
Additions | 0 | 305 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | 174 | 142 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (5,021) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 36,083 | 35,909 |
Mining property [Domain] | Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 30,893 | 34,237 |
Amortization and depletion | 542 | 887 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (4,231) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 31,435 | 30,893 |
Plant and equipment [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 7,712 | |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 8,657 | 7,712 |
Plant and equipment [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 30,157 | 29,332 |
Additions | 4,003 | 4,208 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | (82) | 297 |
Disposals | (8) | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (3,680) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 34,070 | 30,157 |
Plant and equipment [Member] | Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 22,445 | 20,895 |
Amortization and depletion | 2,975 | 4,200 |
Disposals | (7) | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (2,650) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 25,413 | 22,445 |
Land and buildings [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 909 | |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 921 | 909 |
Land and buildings [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 2,333 | 2,543 |
Additions | 127 | 111 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (321) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 2,460 | 2,333 |
Land and buildings [Member] | Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 1,424 | 1,568 |
Amortization and depletion | 115 | 55 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (199) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 1,539 | 1,424 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 459 | |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 580 | 459 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 2,670 | 2,860 |
Additions | 291 | 124 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | (3) | (22) |
Foreign exchange | 5 | (292) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 2,963 | 2,670 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [member] | Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 2,211 | 2,234 |
Amortization and depletion | 173 | 231 |
Disposals | (4) | (22) |
Foreign exchange | 3 | (232) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 2,383 | 2,211 |
Software [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 22 | |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 160 | 22 |
Software [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 1,478 | 1,623 |
Additions | 150 | 22 |
Change in reclamation provision asset | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (167) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 1,628 | 1,478 |
Software [Member] | Accumulated depreciation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 1,456 | 1,538 |
Amortization and depletion | 12 | 78 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (160) |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | $ 1,468 | $ 1,456 |
Disclosure of detailed inform70
Disclosure of detailed information about exploration and evaluation expenditure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Exploration and evaluation assets, beginning of period | $ 2,112 | $ 4,158 |
Acquisition costs | 13,623 | |
Impairment | 0 | (1,679) |
Foreign exchange | (367) | |
Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition | 31 | |
Change in reclamation and remediation provision | (133) | |
Exploration and evaluation assets, end of period | 15,633 | 2,112 |
Santa Rosa Property [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Exploration and evaluation assets, beginning of period | 988 | 1,130 |
Acquisition costs | 0 | |
Impairment | 0 | |
Foreign exchange | (142) | |
Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition | 0 | |
Change in reclamation and remediation provision | 0 | |
Exploration and evaluation assets, end of period | 988 | 988 |
El Horcon Property [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Exploration and evaluation assets, beginning of period | 1,124 | 1,286 |
Acquisition costs | 0 | |
Impairment | 0 | |
Foreign exchange | (162) | |
Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition | 0 | |
Change in reclamation and remediation provision | 0 | |
Exploration and evaluation assets, end of period | 1,124 | 1,124 |
Coricancha [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Exploration and evaluation assets, beginning of period | 0 | 1,742 |
Acquisition costs | 13,623 | |
Impairment | (1,679) | |
Foreign exchange | (63) | |
Costs incurred subsequent to acquisition | 31 | |
Change in reclamation and remediation provision | (133) | |
Exploration and evaluation assets, end of period | $ 13,521 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform71
Disclosure of detailed information about business combinations (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Cash consideration payable | $ 100 |
Professional and other fees incurred | 76 |
Consideration | 176 |
Cash | 105 |
Trade and other receivables | 24 |
Other current assets | 10 |
Inventories | 1,622 |
Reimbursement rights | 11,168 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 13,623 |
Trade and other accounts payables | (2,609) |
Reclamation and remediation provision - current | (4,757) |
Reclamation and remediation provision - non-current | (19,010) |
Net assets purchased: | $ 176 |
Disclosure of restricted cash a
Disclosure of restricted cash and cash equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Funding of a reclamation bond in respect of Coricancha | $ 1,234 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform73
Disclosure of detailed information about reimbursement rights (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Reimbursement rights | $ 11,034 | $ 0 |
Less: current portion | (4,446) | 0 |
Reimbursement rights non-current portion | 6,588 | 0 |
Legacy tailings reclamation and remediation [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Reimbursement rights | 8,904 | 0 |
Claims, fines and sanctions [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Reimbursement rights | $ 2,130 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of accrued expenses
Disclosure of accrued expenses and other liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade payables | $ 6,243 | $ 3,416 |
Accrued liabilities | 2,919 | 362 |
Taxes payable | 1,025 | 1,629 |
Other payables | 1,126 | 610 |
Trade and other payables | $ 11,313 | $ 6,017 |
Disclosure of detailed inform75
Disclosure of detailed information about reclamation and remediation provision, by site (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total Reclamation and remediation provision | $ 27,411 | $ 3,466 | $ 3,649 |
Current Reclamation and remediation provision | 4,446 | 0 | |
Non-current Reclamation and remediation provision | 22,965 | 3,466 | |
Guanajuato Mine Complex [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total Reclamation and remediation provision | 2,258 | 2,224 | |
Current Reclamation and remediation provision | 0 | 0 | |
Non-current Reclamation and remediation provision | 2,258 | 2,224 | |
Topia Mine [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total Reclamation and remediation provision | 1,486 | 1,242 | |
Current Reclamation and remediation provision | 0 | 0 | |
Non-current Reclamation and remediation provision | 1,486 | 1,242 | |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total Reclamation and remediation provision | 23,667 | 0 | |
Current Reclamation and remediation provision | 4,446 | 0 | |
Non-current Reclamation and remediation provision | $ 19,221 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform76
Disclosure of detailed information about reclamation and remediation provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Reclamation and remediation provision, beginning balance | $ 3,466 | $ 3,649 |
Coricancha acquisition | 23,767 | 0 |
Change in estimates | (16) | 278 |
Accretion expense | 791 | 23 |
Reclamation work performed | (597) | (18) |
Foreign exchange | 0 | (466) |
Reclamation and remediation provision, ending balance | $ 27,411 | $ 3,466 |
Disclosure of detailed inform77
Disclosure of detailed information about assumptions of reclamation and remediation provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
GMC and Topia operations [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total estimated cash flows, before inflation | $ 3,938 | $ 3,810 | |
Expected settlement of obligations (years) | 2019 – 2047 | 2017 – 2047 | |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Total estimated cash flows, before inflation | $ 34,659 | $ 34,061 | $ 0 |
Expected settlement of obligations (years) | 2017 to 2047 | 2018 – 2047 | |
Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) | 5.36% | 4.80% | 0.00% |
Guanajuato Mine Complex [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) | 2.30% | 2.00% | |
Topia Mine [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average risk-free rate (discount rate) | 2.50% | 2.80% |
Disclosure of number and weight
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options (Details) pure in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016CAD ($) | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement at beginning of period | 9,049 | 12,976 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement at beginning of period | $ 1.18 | $ 1.10 |
Number of share options granted in share-based payment arrangement | 1,101 | 2,038 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options granted in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.63 | $ 2.18 |
Number of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | (468) | (2,926) |
Weighted average exercise price of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.71 | $ 1.77 |
Number of share options exercised in share-based payment arrangement | (1,445) | (3,039) |
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercised in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.08 | $ 0.97 |
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement at end of period | 8,237 | 9,049 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement at end of period | $ 1.22 | $ 1.18 |
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 5,448 | 3,940 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.08 | $ 1.04 |
Disclosure of range of exercise
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options (Details) pure in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($)yr | Dec. 31, 2016CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 8,237 | 9,049 | 12,976 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 2.85 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 5,448 | 3,940 | |
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.08 | $ 1.04 | |
C$0.65 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | $ 0.65 | ||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 2,317 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 2.43 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 1,835 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 0.65 | ||
C$0.71 to C$0.86 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 1,819 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 2.78 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 1,367 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 0.74 | ||
C$0.71 to C$0.86 [Member] | Bottom of range [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | 0.71 | ||
C$0.71 to C$0.86 [Member] | Top of range [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | 0.86 | ||
C$1.31 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | $ 1.31 | ||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 1,287 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 1.49 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 1,288 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.31 | ||
C$1.63 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | $ 1.63 | ||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 1,058 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 4.27 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 179 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 1.63 | ||
C$2.00 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | $ 2 | ||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 13 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 1.05 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 13 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 2 | ||
C$2.16 to C$2.19 [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | 1,743 | ||
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | yr | 3.64 | ||
Number of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | 766 | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercisable in share-based payment arrangement | $ 2.18 | ||
C$2.16 to C$2.19 [Member] | Bottom of range [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | 2.16 | ||
C$2.16 to C$2.19 [Member] | Top of range [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Exercise price of outstanding share options | $ 2.19 |
Disclosure of detailed inform80
Disclosure of detailed information about options, valuation assumptions (Details) - yr | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.79% | 0.51% |
Expected life (years) | 2.63 | 2.58 |
Dividend rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Annualized volatility | 68.00% | 73.00% |
Forfeiture rate | 13.00% | 15.00% |
Disclosure of detailed inform81
Disclosure of detailed information about units, activity (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016CAD ($) | |
Deferred share units [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Number of units outstanding, beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning of period | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Units granted in period | 89,200 | 0 |
Units granted in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ 1.59 | $ 0 |
Number of units outstanding, end of period | 89,200 | 0 |
Units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value, end of period | $ 1.59 | $ 0 |
Restricted share units [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Number of units outstanding, beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning of period | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Units granted in period | 483,000 | 0 |
Units granted in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ 1.61 | $ 0 |
Units cancelled in period | (6,400) | |
Units cancelled in period, weighted average grant date fair value | $ 1.65 | |
Number of units outstanding, end of period | 476,600 | 0 |
Units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value, end of period | $ 1.61 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform82
Disclosure of detailed information about warrants, valuation assumptions (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($) | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Share price at measurement date | $ 1.47 |
Risk-free interest rate | 0.69% |
Expected life (years) | 1.5 |
Annualized volatility | 88.00% |
Earnings per share (Details)
Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Income (loss) attributable to equity owners | $ 1,290 | $ (4,118) |
Weighted average number of shares (000's) | 167,966 | 154,217 |
Earnings (loss) per share basic | $ 0.01 | $ (0.03) |
Incremental shares from options | 3,066 | 0 |
Incremental shares from warrants | 0 | 0 |
Incremental shares from RSUs and DSUs | 275 | 0 |
Weighted average diluted number of shares (000's) | 171,307 | 154,217 |
Earnings (loss) per share diluted | $ 0.01 | $ (0.03) |
Disclosure of detailed inform84
Disclosure of detailed information about effective income tax expense recovery (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Current expense | $ 1,603 | $ 1,918 |
Deferred (recovery) expense | (137) | (409) |
Income tax (recovery) expense | 1,466 | 1,509 |
Income tax [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Current expense | 135 | 30 |
Deferred (recovery) expense | 28 | 167 |
Special mining duty [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Current expense | 1,041 | 1,493 |
Deferred (recovery) expense | (270) | (618) |
Withholding tax [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Current expense | 427 | 395 |
Deferred (recovery) expense | $ 105 | $ 42 |
Disclosure of detailed inform85
Disclosure of detailed information about reconciliation of income taxes computed as statutory tax rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Net income (loss) before tax | $ 2,756 | $ (2,609) |
Canadian statutory income tax rate | 26.00% | 26.00% |
Anticipated income tax at statutory rate | $ 717 | $ (678) |
Permanent differences | 340 | 2,313 |
Differences between Canadian and foreign tax rates | 143 | 246 |
Change in estimate | 802 | 112 |
Effect of changes in statutory tax rates | (228) | 46 |
Inflation adjustment | (537) | 0 |
Impact of foreign exchange on local currencies | 316 | 0 |
Change in deferred tax assets not recognized | (955) | (1,842) |
Mining taxes and duties | 778 | 875 |
Withholding taxes | 532 | 437 |
Utilization of foreign tax credits | (138) | 0 |
Other items | (304) | 0 |
Income tax (recovery) expense | $ 1,466 | $ 1,509 |
Effective tax rate | 53.00% | (58.00%) |
Disclosure of deferred taxes (D
Disclosure of deferred taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred income tax assets | $ 70 | $ 98 |
Deferred income tax liabilities | (1,677) | (1,609) |
Deferred special mining duty liabilities | (253) | (525) |
Deferred tax (liability) asset | $ (1,860) | $ (2,036) |
Disclosure of temporary differe
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred income tax assets | $ 70 | $ 98 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (1,930) | (2,134) |
Net deferred income tax liabilities | (1,860) | (2,036) |
Tax losses carried forward [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred income tax assets | 2,164 | 2,146 |
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred income tax assets | 281 | 277 |
Trade and other receivables [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 0 | (2,019) |
Withholding tax liability [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (1,677) | (1,609) |
Plant and equipment [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (2,576) | (1,072) |
Mineral property interests [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (309) | 0 |
Prepaid expenses [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | (18) | 0 |
Other deductible temporary differences [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred income tax assets | $ 275 | $ 241 |
Disclosure of unused tax losses
Disclosure of unused tax losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 70 | $ 98 |
Non-capital losses in Canada [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 4,834 | 12,706 |
Non-capital losses in Mexico [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 10,225 | 27,589 |
Non-capital losses in Peru [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 65,031 | 221 |
Capital losses in Canada [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 1,196 | $ 996 |
Disclosure of detailed inform89
Disclosure of detailed information about temporary differences of unrecognized deferred tax assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Unrecognized temporary differences | $ 36,922 | $ 51,030 |
Tax losses carried forward [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised | 15,643 | 38,367 |
Plant and equipment [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised | 4,908 | 1,116 |
Other deductible temporary differences [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised | $ 16,371 | $ 11,547 |
Disclosure of detailed inform90
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 36,797 | $ 41,642 | $ 13,685 |
Short-term deposits | 20,091 | 15,020 | |
Marketable securities | 2 | ||
Trade receivables | 7,679 | 5,395 | |
Other receivables | 2,103 | 438 | |
Trade and other payables | 7,369 | ||
Derivative liabilities | 85 | $ 536 | |
Available- for-sale financial assets [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | ||
Short-term deposits | 0 | ||
Marketable securities | 2 | ||
Trade receivables | 0 | ||
Other receivables | 0 | ||
Trade and other payables | 0 | ||
Derivative liabilities | 0 | ||
Loans and receivables [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 36,797 | ||
Short-term deposits | 20,091 | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | ||
Trade receivables | 7,679 | ||
Other receivables | 2,103 | ||
Trade and other payables | 7,369 | ||
Derivative liabilities | 85 | ||
Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through P&L [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | ||
Short-term deposits | 0 | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | ||
Trade receivables | 0 | ||
Other receivables | 0 | ||
Trade and other payables | 0 | ||
Derivative liabilities | 0 | ||
Financial liabilities at amortized cost [Member] | |||
Statement [Line Items] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | ||
Short-term deposits | 0 | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | ||
Trade receivables | 0 | ||
Other receivables | 0 | ||
Trade and other payables | 0 | ||
Derivative liabilities | $ 0 |
Disclosure of credit risk expos
Disclosure of credit risk exposure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade accounts receivable and VAT | $ 7,679 | $ 5,395 |
0 to 30 days [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade accounts receivable and VAT | 4,154 | 2,223 |
31 to 60 days [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade accounts receivable and VAT | 801 | 1,403 |
61 to 90 days [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade accounts receivable and VAT | 2,170 | 821 |
over 90 days [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Trade accounts receivable and VAT | $ 554 | $ 948 |
Disclosure of detailed inform92
Disclosure of detailed information about foreign currency risk (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Appreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Appreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Canadian dollars per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | $ (120) |
Appreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Mexican pesos per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | 721 |
Appreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Peruvian soles per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | $ 73 |
Depreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Depreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Canadian dollars per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | $ 62 |
Depreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Mexican pesos per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | (794) |
Depreciation of the USD against the currency [Member] | Peruvian soles per US dollar [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Value at risk | $ (73) |
Disclosure of detailed inform93
Disclosure of detailed information about commodity price risk (Details) - Commodity price risk [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Silver [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Value at risk | $ 1,181 |
Gold [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Value at risk | $ 1,121 |
Lead [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Value at risk | $ 105 |
Zinc [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Confidence interval | 10.00% |
Value at risk | $ 107 |
Disclosure of commitments (Deta
Disclosure of commitments (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | $ 1,987 |
1 year [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 879 |
2-3 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 551 |
4-5 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 537 |
Thereafter [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 20 |
Operating lease payments [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 1,645 |
Operating lease payments [Member] | 1 year [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 537 |
Operating lease payments [Member] | 2-3 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 551 |
Operating lease payments [Member] | 4-5 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 537 |
Operating lease payments [Member] | Thereafter [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 20 |
Drilling services [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 36 |
Drilling services [Member] | 1 year [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 36 |
Drilling services [Member] | 2-3 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 0 |
Drilling services [Member] | 4-5 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 0 |
Drilling services [Member] | Thereafter [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 0 |
Equipment purchases [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 306 |
Equipment purchases [Member] | 1 year [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 306 |
Equipment purchases [Member] | 2-3 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 0 |
Equipment purchases [Member] | 4-5 years [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | 0 |
Equipment purchases [Member] | Thereafter [Member] | |
Statement [Line Items] | |
Capital commitments | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform95
Disclosure of detailed information about related party transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Consulting services provided by Platoro | $ 11 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of information about
Disclosure of information about key management personnel (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Salaries and benefits | $ 2,514 | $ 1,883 |
Directors fees | 320 | 249 |
Share-based compensation | 889 | 722 |
Key management personnel compensation | $ 3,723 | $ 2,854 |
Disclosure of balances outstand
Disclosure of balances outstanding to related parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Payable to Platoro | $ 11 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of detailed inform98
Disclosure of detailed information about supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Accretion | $ 791 | $ 23 |
Change in reclamation and remediation provision | 24 | (161) |
Interest income | (808) | (225) |
Interest expense | 171 | 57 |
Gains on disposals of non-current assets | (217) | 0 |
Other non-cash items | $ (39) | $ (306) |
Disclosure of detailed inform99
Disclosure of detailed information about non cash transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Increase (decrease) in other provisions | $ 40 | $ 439 |
Change in trade payables related to mineral properties, plant and equipment | 96 | (53) |
Non-cash investing and financing activities | $ 136 | $ 386 |
Disclosure of detailed infor100
Disclosure of detailed information about entity reportable segments, assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | $ 63,746 | $ 61,881 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,756 | (2,609) |
Income tax expense | 1,466 | 1,509 |
Net income (loss) | 1,290 | (4,118) |
Additions to non-current assets | 19,623 | 4,748 |
Total assets | 121,880 | 89,441 |
Total liabilities | 40,739 | 12,153 |
Exploration [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | 0 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (1,491) | (3,162) |
Income tax expense | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | (1,491) | (3,162) |
Additions to non-current assets | 0 | 0 |
Total assets | 2,568 | 2,328 |
Total liabilities | 54 | 75 |
Corporate [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | 0 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (6,201) | (18,454) |
Income tax expense | 532 | 467 |
Net income (loss) | (6,733) | (18,921) |
Additions to non-current assets | 0 | 0 |
Total assets | 61,273 | 61,457 |
Total liabilities | 5,369 | 4,901 |
Guanajuato Mine Complex [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | 49,366 | 49,831 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 10,865 | 17,923 |
Income tax expense | 868 | 979 |
Net income (loss) | 9,997 | 16,944 |
Additions to non-current assets | 2,122 | 2,773 |
Total assets | 13,887 | 13,889 |
Total liabilities | 5,867 | 5,321 |
Topia Mine [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | 14,380 | 12,050 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 1,843 | 1,084 |
Income tax expense | 66 | 63 |
Net income (loss) | 1,777 | 1,021 |
Additions to non-current assets | 2,307 | 1,975 |
Total assets | 14,102 | 11,767 |
Total liabilities | 2,260 | 1,856 |
Coricancha Mining Complex [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
External mineral sales | 0 | 0 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (2,260) | 0 |
Income tax expense | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) | (2,260) | 0 |
Additions to non-current assets | 15,194 | 0 |
Total assets | 30,050 | 0 |
Total liabilities | $ 27,189 | $ 0 |
Disclosure of revenue (Details)
Disclosure of revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Silver | $ 33,145 | $ 34,475 |
Gold | 28,186 | 27,270 |
Lead | 2,741 | 1,808 |
Zinc | 3,853 | 2,318 |
Ore processing revenue | 0 | 410 |
Smelter and refining charges | (4,179) | (5,278) |
Impact of change in functional currency | 0 | 878 |
Revenue | $ 63,746 | $ 61,881 |
Disclosure of revenue from cont
Disclosure of revenue from contracts with customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 63,746 | $ 61,881 |
Customer A [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 24,433 | 29,979 |
Customer B [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 24,805 | 19,633 |
Customer C [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 14,508 | 11,859 |
Other customers [Member] | ||
Statement [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 0 | $ 410 |