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Release Date: December 18, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc ( DMGGF ) reported a 40% increase in full-year revenue to $47.3 million, driven by a 76% hash rate increase and an 84% realized Bitcoin price increase.
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The company is focusing on transforming its Christina Lake facility into an AI data center, which could provide at least 50 megawatts of critical IT load, potentially increasing its capacity in the future.
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DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc ( DMGGF ) is actively working on partnerships with indigenous communities in Canada, which could provide favorable financing and competitive advantages.
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The company has achieved an 18% improvement in mining efficiency year over year, primarily due to the addition of new, more efficient mining machines.
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DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc ( DMGGF ) has a strong cash flow from operations, which increased by 97% to $16.2 million for the full year.
Negative Points
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Revenue decreased 1% sequentially in the September quarter, mainly due to a decrease in self-mining revenue.
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Hosting revenue decreased 51% year over year to $0.6 million, and the company expects existing hosting revenue to decline to zero in fiscal 2026.
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Operating and maintenance costs increased by 40% year over year, driven by higher seasonal energy rates and increased energy demand.
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The company has paused guidance on Bitcoin holdings management due to increased market uncertainty, impacting investor visibility.
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Government deals, particularly with the Canadian military, are progressing slower than expected, affecting the timeline for AI and data center projects.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What happens to revenue through our Christina Lake facility transition from mining to AI? Does that mean no more mining at Christina Lake? A: Sheldon Bennett, CEO: The Christina Lake site has 33 acres, and we plan to build the first phase of AI infrastructure separate from the existing mining operations. We expect to continue Bitcoin mining until the power is switched to AI, likely around 2027, allowing for 1 to 2 years of continued mining.
Q: Do you think a 50 megawatt data center at Christina Lake is large enough to be interesting for off-takers given we see gigawatt AI factories in the US? A: Sheldon Bennett, CEO: While larger data centers are more common in the US, the Canadian market is smaller. We are considering increasing Christina Lake's capacity to 100 megawatts, potentially using natural gas, to meet local demand.
Q: Where is the second Canadian data center? What's its footprint or capacity? A: Sheldon Bennett, CEO: We haven't disclosed the location due to utility moratoriums on crypto mining. We are assessing whether to switch to AI, and discussions with utilities are ongoing to secure power agreements.
Q: Can you provide updates on all Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)? A: Sheldon Bennett, CEO: We are working on definitive agreements with Malahat for AI and utility projects. These agreements are complex, especially on indigenous territory, and require careful consideration to ensure viable projects.
Q: What's the latest view on the opportunity for your custody business amid the crypto downturn? A: Steven Alicube, COO: We remain bullish on the custody business. With major banks recommending crypto allocations, there's a $200 billion custody opportunity in Canada alone, given the $5 trillion wealth management assets under management.
Q: What are the key next two-year milestones and CapEx for the Christina Lake AI data center? A: Steven Alicube, COO: We have time frames and targets in mind, but until a deal is inked, we are not in a position to provide guidance.
Q: What's the realistic path to expand power at the Boardman site, and do you expect to retrofit the building or build new facilities? A: Steven Alicube, COO: We are limited to 7-10 megawatts initially. An interconnect study and substation build are needed for expansion, and we are assessing the existing building's suitability for data center use.
Q: Why the continued lack of marketing? A: Steven Alicube, COO: Our focus is on marketing our custody business to accredited investors and pension funds. We have a business development person promoting Terrapool, Helm, and Reactor to specific accounts.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
