weak performance for the June quarter reflecting the impact of the covid-19 lockdowns.Revenue dropped 20% from the year ago quarter.
The company lost 18 days of production equivalent in April. Mined metal and refined metal production dropped from the year ago quarter.
Combine this with 11-29% fall in lead and zinc prices, operating earnings declined 36% in the June quarter.The results are broadly in line with street expectation.
Further the management alluded to incremental improvement in the business environment which is helping the stock-gained 4% in Tuesday morning trade.The 10% rise in silver prices is a bright spot during the June quarter.