Benguet Corporation has delivered a positive financial performance for 2024, reporting an after-tax net income of PHP 436 million. This achievement is complemented by a transformative milestone: the full settlement of its long-standing debt, positioning Benguet Corp as a standout player in the mining sector.
The company’s 2024 audited financial statements show a revenue of PHP 2.4 billion, slightly down from PHP 2.5 billion in 2023. Net income decreased from PHP 554 million in 2023, with management attributing this to “the effect of the debt settlement,” as stated in the press release. Total consolidated outstanding principal loans stood at PHP 85.06 million as of September 30, 2024, a figure now fully settled, marking a significant financial turnaround.
The positive income was driven largely by the company’s gold operations at the Acupan mine. Despite a 16% slump in nickel prices year-on-year, a 24% jump in gold prices—now surpassing USD 3,000 per ounce in 2025—offset these challenges. The press release highlights, “The rationalization program initiated in Acupan in 2024 is further instrumental for the positive performance of the gold operation.” Additionally, the appreciation of the US dollar against the peso boosted performance, lifting total equity to PHP 9.14 billion from PHP 8.37 billion in 2023.
“Looking forward, after having fully settled its long outstanding debt, the management is poised to undertake diversification strategies and to continue to improve shareholders value,” BenguetCorp stated. With gold prices at historic highs, management is optimistic that 2025 will surpass 2024’s results, leveraging this newfound financial flexibility.
As BenguetCorp prepares to capitalize on its strengthened position, its 2024 performance and debt-free status could pave the way for broader growth in the Philippine mining landscape.
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