Mining Stock Daily Heliostar Metals on its 2026 Production Guidance and Exploration Work
Jan 13, 2026
Stephen Soock, VP of Investor Relations at Heliostar Metals, reveals exciting plans for the company's future. He shares insights on their 2026 production guidance of 50-55k ounces and the factors affecting costs. Soock discusses the robust exploration strategies at Ana Paula and La Colorado, including a hefty $6.6M budget to enhance project feasibility. He also highlights the untapped potential in the Guerrero belt and plans for drilling that could extend mine life, showcasing Heliostar's promising growth trajectory in the mining sector.
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Transformation To A Cash-Flowing Company
- Heliostar transitioned from a single-asset developer to a cash-flowing company in 2025 through acquisitions and permitting wins.
- Stephen Soock frames 2025 as a transformative year that set up momentum for 2026 production growth.
2026 Production And Cost Guidance
- Heliostar guided 2026 production to 50–55k ounces with AISC of about $2,025–$2,125 per ounce.
- Soock says inflation and added corporate G&A pushed AISC slightly higher but margins remain strong at current gold prices.
Valuation Seen Versus Spot PNAV
- Heliostar positions itself as an organically funded developer rather than a steady-state producer today.
- Soock highlights spot PNAV metrics and a pathway to re-rate as Anapala and Cerro de Gallo scale production.