Orla Mining Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Orla Mining's CEO is Jason Simpson, appointed in Nov 2018, has a tenure of 7.5 years. total yearly compensation is $2.13M, comprised of 21.4% salary and 78.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.56% of the company’s shares, worth CA$38.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.8 years and 7.2 years respectively.
Key information
Jason Simpson
Chief executive officer
US$2.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 21.39% |
| CEO tenure | 7.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 5.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 05
OLA: Underground Progress And Permitting Momentum Will Drive Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Orla Mining higher, with several firms lifting forecasts by CA$0.50 to CA$7 and citing updated valuation work that reflects modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are comfortable assigning higher price targets, suggesting they see room for the stock to better reflect their updated fair value work.Narrative Update • Apr 20
OLA: Underground Project Progress And Permit Achievements Are Expected To Drive Repricing
Analysts have raised their average price target on Orla Mining to CA$35. This reflects updated views on fair value, profit margins and expected P/E multiples after a series of recent target hikes and an upgrade to Outperform.Narrative Update • Apr 06
OLA: Future Underground Project Progress Is Expected To Support Repricing
Analysts have raised their blended price target on Orla Mining to CA$32.80 from CA$32.21, citing a broader range of recent upgrades and target increases from several Canadian banks and brokers. These moves support the revised assumptions on fair value, discount rate, growth, margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 23
OLA: Future Underground Expansion Progress Is Expected To Drive Repricing
Analysts have raised their blended fair value estimate for Orla Mining from about CA$31.86 to roughly CA$32.21. They cite a series of recent CA$5 to CA$8 price target increases and new Outperform ratings across several firms as support for the higher target range.Narrative Update • Mar 08
OLA: Future Underground Expansion And Execution Progress Are Expected To Drive Repricing
Analysts have lifted their CA$ fair value estimate for Orla Mining from about CA$30.80 to roughly CA$31.86, as a series of target price increases and fresh Outperform ratings point to improved confidence in the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been active on Orla Mining, with several new and updated price targets that cluster above the current average fair value estimate of about C$31.86.Narrative Update • Feb 22
OLA: Future Production And New Dividend Are Expected To Drive Repricing
Analysts have lifted their CA$ fair value estimate for Orla Mining from about CA$29.90 to roughly CA$30.80, citing a series of recent price target increases from several Canadian banks and brokers, along with slightly improved margin expectations and a modestly lower discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Orla Mining has been uniformly positive on the headline price targets, with several firms lifting their target prices by between CA$5 and CA$8 and one new initiation at CA$27.Narrative Update • Feb 08
OLA: Future Production And New Dividend Framework Will Shape Share Momentum
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Orla Mining by roughly C$4 to about C$30, citing updated assumptions around higher modeled revenue growth, a much stronger profit margin profile, and a lower forward P/E multiple in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Orla Mining has centered on revised price targets and a fresh initiation, giving investors a clearer sense of how analysts are framing upside potential and key execution risks.Narrative Update • Jan 24
OLA: Future Production Growth And New Dividend Policy Will Shape Share Momentum
Analysts have lifted their price target on Orla Mining to C$26.02 from C$24.27, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following new coverage that includes a C$27 target. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage frames Orla Mining around a C$27 price target, which helps illustrate how bullish and cautious analysts are thinking about the risk and return trade off.Narrative Update • Jan 08
OLA: Higher Gold Price Outlook Will Drive Future Share Price Momentum
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Orla Mining to $24.27 from $23.91, in line with a series of higher Street price targets in the C$25 to C$28 range that are based on updated sector views and commodity price assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have lifted price targets into the C$25 to C$28 range, which aligns with the higher fair value estimate of $24.27 and suggests confidence that current fundamentals support a higher valuation range.Narrative Update • Dec 14
OLA: Rising Gold And Exploration Success Will Drive Future Share Price Momentum
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Orla Mining to approximately $23.91 from about $23.33, citing higher sector price targets and improved expectations for growth, margins, and future earnings multiples following a series of upward price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a broadly constructive stance toward Orla Mining, reflected in a series of upward price target revisions and reaffirmed positive ratings.Narrative Update • Nov 29
OLA: Rising Gold Price Forecasts Will Drive Share Price Momentum
Orla Mining’s analyst price target has been raised slightly, with a new average fair value estimate of $23.33 per share. Analysts cite positive sector trends and increased commodity price forecasts.Analysis Article • Nov 27
Orla Mining Ltd.'s (TSE:OLA) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
The Orla Mining Ltd. ( TSE:OLA ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 31...Narrative Update • Nov 14
OLA: Higher Gold And Silver Price Outlook Will Likely Drive Significant Price Upside
Analysts have raised their average price target for Orla Mining from approximately C$23.06 to C$23.31. They cite stronger projected profit margins, even though revenue growth is expected to moderate slightly and a higher discount rate has been applied.Narrative Update • Oct 31
OLA: Rising Gold And Silver Prices Will Drive Continued Outperformance
Orla Mining's analyst price target has increased from C$20.40 to C$23.06. Analysts cite improved revenue growth outlooks and higher gold and silver price expectations as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Musselwhite Integration And Zone 22 Exploration Will Unlock Long-Term Value
Analysts have increased their price target for Orla Mining, raising it from C$22 to C$25. They cite higher gold and silver price forecasts as the primary driver for this upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Musselwhite Integration And Zone 22 Exploration Will Unlock Long-Term Value
Orla Mining’s analyst price target has increased from approximately $18.26 to $19.56 per share. Analysts cite higher anticipated profit margins and stronger revenue growth forecasts as key drivers behind the revision.Analysis Article • Sep 16
What Orla Mining Ltd.'s (TSE:OLA) 29% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Orla Mining Ltd. ( TSE:OLA ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Analysis Article • May 21
Orla Mining's (TSE:OLA) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
Orla Mining Ltd.'s ( TSE:OLA ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent...Analysis Article • May 15
Growth Investors: Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their Orla Mining Ltd. (TSE:OLA) Revenue Forecasts By 30%
Celebrations may be in order for Orla Mining Ltd. ( TSE:OLA ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...Analysis Article • May 14
The Return Trends At Orla Mining (TSE:OLA) Look Promising
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...
New Narrative • Mar 23
Acquisition Of Musselwhite Mine Will Increase Production Capacity
The transformational acquisition of the Musselwhite Mine is expected to significantly enhance production and future revenues.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$107m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$456k | US$89m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$472k | -US$27m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$40m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$388k | US$46m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$376k | -US$26m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$364k | -US$28m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$1m | US$347k | -US$22m |
Compensation vs Market: Jason's total compensation ($USD2.13M) is below average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD4.08M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jason's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Jason Simpson (50 yo)
7.5yrs
Tenure
US$2,129,513
Compensation
Mr. Jason Douglas Simpson, P.Eng., has been President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Orla Mining Ltd. since November 12, 2018. Mr. Simpson served as Chief Operating Officer of Torex Gold Resources...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.5yrs | US$2.13m | 0.56% CA$ 38.2m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 8.1yrs | US$1.06m | 0.065% CA$ 4.4m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 6.1yrs | US$1.11m | 0.023% CA$ 1.6m | |
| Senior Vice President of Exploration | 5.8yrs | US$769.07k | 0.0083% CA$ 571.1k | |
| Vice President of Finance & Accounting | 4.1yrs | no data | 0.060% CA$ 4.1m | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations | 6.3yrs | no data | 0.0070% CA$ 482.7k | |
| Vice President of Legal & Corporate Secretary | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.0054% CA$ 369.5k | |
| Chief Sustainability Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.00062% CA$ 42.5k |
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: OLA's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.5yrs | US$2.13m | 0.56% CA$ 38.2m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 8.9yrs | US$222.58k | 0.61% CA$ 41.6m | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$139.11k | 0.0021% CA$ 144.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9.4yrs | US$153.02k | 0.29% CA$ 19.8m | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$149.55k | 0.0013% CA$ 87.1k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 6.9yrs | US$153.02k | 0.0071% CA$ 484.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 8.2yrs | US$149.55k | 0.019% CA$ 1.3m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
7.2yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: OLA's board of directors are considered experienced (7.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 07:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Orla Mining Ltd. is covered by 14 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Gray | ATB Cormark |
| Richard Gray | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Andrew Mikitchook | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |