Javier Reyes, CEO of Luca Mining, outlines the company's transformation from the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference. With a market cap of 300 million Canadian dollars, 25 million US dollars in cash, and just 8 million in debt, Luca Mining is targeting a debt-free balance sheet by 2026. Reyes explains their plan to grow gold equivalent production beyond 200,000 ounces and pursue a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. He also details Luca's recent inclusion in the GDXJ ETF and a diversified strategy built around gold, silver, copper, and zinc.

 

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Website: https://lucamining.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-reyes-de-la-campa

 

The conversation highlights the company's 99 percent local workforce in Mexico and its strong focus on sustainable mining through community investment. Reyes shares how Luca Mining is funding life-saving open-heart surgeries for children in underserved areas. He emphasizes how a culture of humility and long-term local engagement has set Luca apart in managing complex social environments. The interview closes with a forward-looking vision where Luca increases throughput, boosts recoveries, and positions itself as a mid-tier producer with institutional backing and long-term upside potential.

 

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Key Insights in this episode:

✅ Luca Mining valued at 300M CAD with strong cash and low debt 

✅ On track to be debt-free by 2026 with 25M USD in cash 

✅ Added to GDXJ ETF, gaining global attention 

✅ Produces gold, silver, copper, and zinc for balanced growth 

✅ Over 2M gold equivalent ounces between two mines 

✅ Plans to boost production and improve recovery rates 

✅ Goal to hit 200K gold equivalent ounces and go mid-tier 

✅ Targeting NYSE listing by 2026 

✅ 99% local workforce with strong community ties 

✅ Supports life-saving heart surgeries for kids in Mexico 

 

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Chapters:

00:00 Javier Reyes from the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference 

01:55 Is Luca Mining Undervalued? 

03:55 27 Years of Mining Experience in Mexico 

05:20 Local Workforce and Hiring Strategy 

06:08 Social Challenges and Community Solutions 

09:34 Ownership and Shareholder Structure 

11:26 Retail Share Availability and Institutional Interest 

12:44 Luca Mining's Commodity Breakdown 

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