EX-1 2 a10-20133_1ex1.htm EX-1

 

Exhibit 1

 

 

 

Stock Symbol: AEM (NYSE and TSX)

 

For further information:
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(All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)

 

AGNICO-EAGLE REPORTS Q3 2010 RESULTS;
RECORD QUARTERLY NET INCOME;

RECORD QUARTERLY GOLD PRODUCTION AT MEADOWBANK, GOLDEX, KITTILA AND PINOS ALTOS

 

Toronto (October 27, 2010) — Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico-Eagle” or the “Company”) today reported a record quarterly net income of $121.5 million, or $0.73 per share, for the third quarter of 2010.  This result includes a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $17.7 million, or $0.11 per share.  The result also includes non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $8.4 million, or $0.05 per share.  More than offsetting these items, was a gain on the acquisition of Comaplex Minerals’ Meliadine property of $57.5 million (net of acquisition costs), or $0.34 per share.  Additionally, the Company recorded a gain on the sale of available-for-sale securities and a property disposition totaling $16.6 million, or $0.10 per share and a one-time tax restructuring loss of $5.6 million, or $0.03 per share.  In the third quarter of 2009, the Company reported a net loss of $17.0 million, or $0.11 per share.  A 140% increase in gold production and a 233% increase in gross mine profit(1) over the third quarter of 2009 contributed to the record financial and operating quarter.


(1)  Gross mine profit is calculated as total revenues from all metals, by mine, minus total production costs, by mine.

 

Third quarter 2010 cash provided by operating activities was $156.8 million ($170.9 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital), up from cash used in operating activities of $13.8 million in the third quarter of 2009 ($38.6 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital).  This significant increase was largely due to the previously mentioned increase in gold production and substantially higher prices for gold, zinc, silver and copper.

 

Third quarter 2010 highlights include:

 

·                  Record Gold Production, Record Revenue and Record Net Earnings — quarterly gold production of 285,178 ounces resulted in revenue of $398.5 million and net earnings of $121.5 million

 

·                  Record Cash Flows — excluding non-cash changes in working capital, $170.9 million versus the prior quarter’s record of $138.9 million

 

·                  Record quarterly gold recovery at Kittila — with the 81% recovery in the mill at Kittila, the design rate of 83% is on target for year end 2010

 

·                  Creston Mascota at Pinos Altos about to Start-Up — crushing plant has been commissioned and loading of leach pads scheduled to begin in fourth quarter

 



 

“The transformational phase at Agnico-Eagle is complete and has resulted in record earnings and cash flows per share.  The next phase, one of optimization and expansion of our newly built mines, is underway.  As a result, we expect gold production and cash flows to continue to grow” said Sean Boyd, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “We look forward to reinvesting part of these growing cash flows to expand output, grow gold reserves and increase our longstanding dividend” added Mr. Boyd.

 

Payable gold production(2) in the third quarter of 2010 was a record 285,179 ounces at total cash costs per ounce(3) of $441.  This compares with payable gold production of 118,763 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $436 in the third quarter of 2009.


(2)  Payable production of a mineral means the quantity of mineral produced during a period contained in products that are sold by the Company, whether such products are shipped during the period or held as inventory at the end of the period.

 

(3)  Total cash costs per ounce is a non-GAAP measure.  For reconciliation of this measure to production costs, as reported in the financial statements, see Note 1 to the financial statements at the end of this press release.

 

The total cash costs were essentially unchanged versus the prior year’s quarter.  Significant byproduct revenues at LaRonde resulted in total cash costs of negative $298 per ounce at that mine.  Also contributing strongly was Goldex with record quarterly gold production and good cost control ($288/oz).

 

Higher than anticipated total cash costs remain at Meadowbank ($677/oz) as this new mine moves through start-up and commissioning.  Additionally, total cash costs per ounce at Pinos Altos were $690 in the third quarter of 2010 versus $415 in the second quarter of 2010.  This increase at Pinos Altos is mainly due to the first ore from the underground operation (relatively high start-up costs), the one-time lump-sum payment of an annual bonus to workers (will be accrued going forward) and, most significantly, due to the stockpile inventory adjustments (wrote down a low-grade stockpile).  While the industry has seen higher costs for major inputs such as reagents (specifically cyanide) and labour, total cash costs per ounce at both of these mines are expected to decline as gold production increases.

 

For the first nine months of 2010, payable gold production was a record 731,138 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $459.  This compares with payable gold production of 329,628 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $368 in the first nine months of 2009.  The increase in gold production is due to the impact of two new gold mines commencing operations in the past year.  The increase in total cash costs per ounce in the first nine months of 2010 is mainly due to the higher than expected total cash costs per ounce at Meadowbank ($682/oz) and Pinos Altos ($527), neither of which were operating in the first nine months of 2009.

 

For the full year 2010, gold production is still expected to be in line with previous guidance of between 1.0 and 1.1 million ounces.  The Company’s forecast for its full year total cash cost per ounce remains unchanged from the second quarter 2010 guidance of approximately $425 to $450.

 

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Third Quarter 2010 Results Conference Call Webcast

 

The Company’s senior management will host a conference call on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM (E.D.T.) to discuss financial results and provide an update of the Company’s exploration and development activities.

 

Via Webcast:

 

A live audio webcast of the meeting will be available on the Company’s website homepage at www.agnico-eagle.com.

 

Via Telephone:

 

For those preferring to listen by telephone, please dial 416-644-3415 or Toll-free 877-974-0446.  To ensure your participation, please call approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.

 

Replay archive:

 

Please dial the 416-640-1917 or Toll-free 877-289-8525, passcode 4369179#.

The conference call replay will expire on Thursday, November 4, 2010.

The webcast along with presentation slides will be archived for 180 days on the website.

 

Cash Position Remains Strong

 

Cash and cash equivalents were essentially unchanged at $148.1 million on September 30, 2010 from the June 30, 2010 balance of $152.8 million.

 

Capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2010 were $167.1 million, including $74.1 million at Meadowbank, $28.2 million at Pinos Altos, $25.5 million at LaRonde, $21.1 million at Kittila, $7.1 million at Lapa, $6.0 million at Goldex and $3.6 million at Meliadine. For 2010, capital expenditures are estimated to remain unchanged at approximately $506 million.

 

With its cash balances, anticipated cash flows and available bank lines, Agnico-Eagle remains fully funded for the development and exploration of its current pipeline of gold projects in Canada, Finland, Mexico and the USA.

 

Available bank lines as of September 30, 2010 were approximately $1.1 billion.

 

LaRonde Mine — Steady State Mine Continues Strong Performance

 

The LaRonde mill processed an average of 6,872 tonnes per day (“tpd”) of ore in the third quarter of 2010, compared with an average of 6,509 tpd in the corresponding period of 2009.  The increase in throughput in 2010 reflects an extended maintenance shutdown in the 2009 period which did not recur in 2010.  Overall, LaRonde has been operating at a steady state of approximately 7,000 tpd for approximately seven years, since its most recent expansion in 2003.

 

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Minesite costs per tonne(4) were C$74 in the third quarter of 2010, essentially unchanged when compared to C$73 in the third quarter of 2009.


(4)  Minesite costs per tonne is a non-GAAP measure.  For reconciliation of this measure to production costs, as reported in the financial statements, see Note 1 to the financial statements at the end of this news release.

 

For the first nine months of 2010, minesite costs per tonne were slightly below budget at C$74.  For the first nine months of 2009, the minesite costs per tonne were C$72.  The increase is largely due to general cost inflation.

 

Net of byproduct credits, LaRonde’s total cash costs per ounce were negative $298 in the third quarter of 2010 on production of 37,832 ounces of gold.  During the third quarter of 2009, total cash costs per ounce were $60 on production of 47,726 ounces of gold.  The decrease in total cash costs is largely due to higher byproduct revenues, partly offset by the lower gold production.  The lower production was mainly due to an expected decrease in gold grade for ore mined in 2010.

 

For the first nine months of 2010, LaRonde’s total cash costs per ounce were $69 on gold production of 124,401 ounces, as compared to the first nine months of 2009, when the total cash costs per ounce were $148 on production of 157,098 ounces of gold.  The lower total cash costs were largely due to higher byproduct metals revenues, as noted above.  Similarly, the lower production is mainly due to the lower gold grade (approximately 23% lower) mined in 2010.

 

Commencing in late 2011, when the Company expects to begin mining ore from the LaRonde Extension, LaRonde is expected to begin producing more gold, averaging 324,000 ounces of gold per year from 2014 through 2023, reflecting the higher gold grades at depth.  The development of the LaRonde Extension remains on time and on budget.

 

Goldex — Record Production and Good Cost Control

 

The Goldex mill processed an average of 7,893 tpd in the third quarter of 2010, continuing to exceed the 2010 mine plan of approximately 6,900 tpd.  During the third quarter of 2009, the plant processed 7,342 tpd.  Goldex is now operating close to its expanded steady-state rate of 8,000 tpd.  This expansion is essentially complete, ahead of schedule.

 

Minesite costs per tonne at Goldex were approximately C$21 in the third quarter of 2010, in line with the C$21 per tonne achieved in the third quarter of 2009.

 

Payable gold production in the third quarter of 2010 was 50,672 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $288.  This compares favourably to the third quarter of 2009 when gold production was 31,169 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $428.  The higher ounce output is largely due to the higher throughput and the resumption of mining from the higher grade central pillar, when compared to 2009 (grade up 45% over the comparable period).

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, total cash costs at Goldex were $325 per ounce on gold production of 141,275 ounces.  Total cash costs per ounce during the comparable nine month period in 2009 were $371 on gold production of 102,774 ounces.  The improvement in production and costs continues to reflect optimization of throughput and the resumption of mining in the higher grade central pillar.

 

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Life of mine average annual gold production is expected to be approximately 168,000 ounces per year through 2017.

 

The final production blast for the current orebody is scheduled for late 2010 (to be followed by approximately seven years of extraction).  As a result, the focus has shifted to exploration and potentially extending the mine life by adding nearby zones, such as the “M”, “D”, “E” and “S” zones, into the mine plan.

 

Development is already underway on the “M” zone, while studies on the other zones are expected to be completed in 2011.  First production from the “M” zone is expected to be in 2013.

 

Lapa — Strong Tonnage and Cost Performance Continue

 

The Lapa milling circuit, located at LaRonde, processed an average of 1,573 tpd in the third quarter of 2010, compared to 1,179 tpd in the third quarter of 2009.  This increase reflects the continued optimization efforts at the mine and mill where both facets at Lapa continue to operate above budgeted levels.

 

Minesite costs per tonne were below budget at C$105 in the third quarter of 2010, and well below the C$142 incurred in the third quarter of 2009.  This reduction in cost reflects the optimization and efficiencies which have been realized since the May 2009 start-up.

 

Payable production in the third quarter of 2010 was 27,688 ounces of gold at total cash costs per ounce of $509. This compares to 18,409 ounces of gold at total cash costs per ounce of $784 during the third quarter of 2009.  The higher production and lower costs reflect the optimization since start-up.  Specifically, mine personnel have been successful in increasing the throughput to offset the dilution underground.

 

For the nine month period ending September 30, 2010, total cash costs at Lapa were $517 per ounce on gold production of 88,168 ounces.  This compares with gold production of 30,013 ounces at total cash costs of $832 in the partial first nine months of 2009.  This production increase and unit cost decrease is largely due to improved throughput, optimization and its associated efficiencies.

 

Life of mine production is expected to be approximately 116,000 ounces of gold through 2015.

 

Kittila — Mill Optimization in Final Stages

 

The Kittila mill processed an average of 3,067 tpd in the third quarter of 2010, compared to 1,958 tpd in the third quarter of 2009.  The design throughput rate at Kittila is 3,000 tpd.  The higher rate in 2010 is due to continued optimization efforts since the January 2009 start-up.

 

Gold recoveries in the third quarter of 2010 averaged a record high of approximately 81%, up significantly from the 68% achieved in the second quarter of 2010 and the 64% realized

 

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in the third quarter of 2009.  The higher recoveries were largely due to a series of process changes that were implemented in the second and third quarters of 2010.

 

The improvement in the process was largely due to the control and reduction of the chloride compound levels in the autoclave.  The design rate of 83% mill recovery is expected to be achieved on a steady state basis by the end of 2010.

 

Minesite costs per tonne at Kittila were approximately €58 in the third quarter of 2010, an improvement from the €78 achieved in the third quarter of 2009.  The decrease in minesite costs is largely due to the higher throughput.

 

Third quarter 2010 gold production at Kittila was a record 40,344 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $519, compared to 18,284 ounces at cash costs per ounce of $1,080 in the third quarter of 2009.  This improvement is largely due to higher mill recoveries and improved throughput, facilitated by the ongoing, consistent, performance of the mine.

 

For the nine month period ending September 30, 2010, total cash costs at Kittila were $603 per ounce on gold production of 96,484 ounces.  This compares with gold production of 36,568 ounces at total cash costs of $1,041 in the partial first nine months of 2009.  This improvement is largely due to higher mill recoveries and improved throughput since start-up.

 

Underground production is now underway at Kittila and ground conditions are encouraging.  Total underground production is expected to account for approximately 10% of Kittila’s 2010 production.

 

Life of mine average gold production is expected to be approximately 150,000 ounces per year through 2032.

 

A study is underway examining the possibility of increasing the production rate at Kittila reflecting the continued growth of the reserve base.  Assuming the successful optimization of the mill recoveries, and further drilling at depth and to the north of the main Suuri deposit, it is anticipated that the expansion study will be completed by the middle of 2011.

 

Pinos Altos — Achieving Design Throughput.  Additional Filter Capacity Installed

 

Agnico-Eagle is proud to announce that the Pinos Altos mine was the winner of Mexico’s 2009 “Casco de Plata” (“Silver Hard Hat”) safety award recognizing the mine as the number one safety performer nationally during 2009 in the large open pit mine category.

 

The Pinos Altos mill processed an average of 3,863 tpd in the third quarter of 2010, representing an improvement over the prior quarter (3,575 tpd) as the ramp up to the design rate of 4,000 tpd continues. No comparable period exists in 2009 as the mine achieved commercial production in November.   Commissioning of a fourth tailings filter commenced in the last week of September and a fifth tailings filter will be commissioned in November, which is expected to eliminate tailings filtration as a bottleneck in the mill.

 

Minesite costs per tonne were $50 in the third quarter of 2010, compared to $31 in the prior quarter.  The increase in minesite costs was largely due to a stockpile adjustment, the payment of a special bonus to workers and the start-up of the underground mining operation, as previously

 

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mentioned.  Without the impact of the stockpile adjustment, the minesite costs per tonne would have been $40 in the third quarter of 2010.

 

Minesite costs per tonne were $39 for the first nine months of 2010.

 

Some temporary production delays have been experienced in the new underground mine as several historic artisanal openings had to be emptied and backfilled.  These artisanal openings only impact the upper part of the Santo Nino underground orebody.

 

Lateral development and stope preparation is ahead of schedule.  Ground conditions in the mined stopes have been better than expected, which should allow rapid increases in underground production in the coming months along with lower unit costs.

 

Payable production from the mill and heap leach operations in the third quarter of 2010 was a record 35,248 ounces of gold at total cash costs per ounce of $690.  This compares with the second quarter of 2010, which had payable gold production of 29,665 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $415.  The increase in total cash costs from the second quarter of 2010 is largely due to the previously discussed factors.

 

For the first nine months of 2010, payable gold production was 91,141 ounces at total cash costs of $527 per ounce.

 

Life of mine average gold production is expected to be approximately 170,000 ounces per year through 2028, including production from Creston Mascota.  Over this period, annual silver production is expected to average 2.5 million ounces.

 

Civil works and mechanical construction are close to completion at the nearby Creston Mascota project.  First ore is expected to be placed on the leach pads during the fourth quarter of 2010.  This stand-alone mine is expected to achieve commercial production in the second quarter of 2011.  Production of approximately 50,000 ounces of gold per year is expected over five years at this project.

 

Meadowbank — Tonnage Ramp-Up Continues

 

During the third quarter of 2010, the Meadowbank mill processed an average of 6,918 tpd.  Throughput in the prior quarter, its first full quarter of operation, totaled 6,262 tpd.

 

In spite of this improvement in throughput, unit costs have been negatively impacted by crushing issues, as discussed last quarter.  To attempt to resolve these issues, and achieve the design rate of 8,500 tpd on a consistent basis, the Company will install a permanent secondary crushing unit at the front end of the circuit.  This solution was successfully adopted at Goldex during its commissioning phase.  This secondary crusher should be installed and operational early in the third quarter of 2011.  In the meantime, two portable crushing units are being used.

 

Minesite costs per tonne were higher than planned at C$103 in the third quarter of 2010.  This compares with the second quarter of 2010 when minesite costs per tonne were C$94.  The higher costs are due to higher drilling and hauling costs as low availability of equipment led to increased use of contractors.  Also impacting costs were some major equipment repairs, pre-crushing at the mill and higher logistics expenses.

 

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It is expected that minesite costs per tonne will begin to drop in the fourth quarter of 2010, as larger, more efficient haul trucks and shovels are commissioned.

 

Payable production during the third quarter of 2010 was 93,395 ounces of gold, at total cash costs per ounce of $677.  This compares with payable production of 77,676 ounces at total cash costs per ounce of $663 in the prior quarter.

 

Year to date, gold production is 189,669 ounces at total cash costs of $682 per ounce.  These costs are expected to begin to decline in the fourth quarter as operational improvements are realized and the larger equipment is utilized.

 

Life of mine average annual gold production is expected to be approximately 350,000 ounces through 2019.

 

A study examining the possibility of increasing the production rate at Meadowbank is partially complete.  The study was scheduled to be completed in 2010, however, due to ongoing optimization efforts, the study is being delayed until the mine reaches steady state and further underground drilling is completed.

 

Meliadine Acquisition Complete, Exploration Program Begins

 

On July 6, 2010, Agnico-Eagle completed the acquisition of 100% of the Meliadine gold property (through the acquisition of Comaplex Minerals Corp.), located approximately 300 kilometres southeast of the Company’s Meadowbank mine.

 

Through early 2013, it is anticipated that approximately $62 million will be spent on drilling an anticipated 200,000 metres with the main focus being on converting the resource at the high grade Tiriganiaq deposit to reserves.  An underground bulk sample will also be completed along with a feasibility study, permitting and permanent all-weather road construction.  The total expenditures, including drilling, over this period are expected to be approximately $130 million.

 

Initial results from this drilling program, and those for some of Agnico-Eagle’s other exploration programs, including Kittila, will be presented in an exploration update planned for December 2010.

 

About Agnico-Eagle

 

Agnico-Eagle is a long established, Canadian headquartered, gold producer with operations located in Canada, Finland and Mexico, and exploration and development activities in Canada, Finland, Mexico and the United States.  Agnico-Eagle’s LaRonde mine is Canada’s largest operating gold mine in terms of reserves.  The Company has full exposure to higher gold prices consistent with its policy of no forward gold sales.  It has paid a cash dividend for 28 consecutive years.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

The information in this news release has been prepared as at October 27, 2010. Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward looking information” under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws and are referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”. When used in this document, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate,” “forecast,” “planned”, “will”, “likely”, “scheduled”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

 

Such statements include without limitation: the Company’s forward-looking production guidance, including production growth, estimated ore grades, metal production, life of mine horizons, commencement of production estimates, the estimated timing of studies related to mine expansions, recovery rates, mill throughput, optimization efforts, and projected exploration and capital expenditures, including costs and other estimates upon which such projections are based; the Company’s goal to increase its mineral reserves and resources; and other statements and information regarding anticipated trends with respect to the Company’s operations, exploration and the funding thereof. Such statements reflect the Company’s views as at the date of this press release and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Agnico-Eagle as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The factors and assumptions of Agnico-Eagle contained in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the assumptions set forth herein and in management’s discussion and analysis and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 (“Form 20-F”) as well as: that there are no significant disruptions affecting operations, whether due to labour disruptions, supply disruptions, damage to equipment, natural occurrences, political changes, title issues or otherwise; that permitting, production and expansion at each of Agnico-Eagle’s mines and growth projects proceeds on a basis consistent with current expectations, and that Agnico-Eagle does not change its plans relating to such projects; that the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar, European Union euro, Mexican peso and the United States dollar will be approximately consistent with current levels or as set out in this news release; that prices for gold, silver, zinc, copper and lead will be consistent with Agnico-Eagle’s expectations; that prices for key mining and construction supplies, including labour costs, remain consistent with Agnico-Eagle’s current expectations; that Agnico-Eagle’s current estimates of mineral reserves, mineral resources, mineral grades and metal recovery are accurate; that there are no material delays in the timing for completion of ongoing growth projects; that the Company’s current plans to optimize production are successful; and that there are no material variations in the current tax and regulatory environment.  Many factors, known and unknown, could cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the volatility of prices of gold and other metals; uncertainty of mineral reserves, mineral resources, mineral grades and metal recovery estimates; uncertainty of future production, capital expenditures, and other costs; currency fluctuations; financing of additional capital requirements; cost of exploration and development programs; mining risks; risks associated with foreign operations; governmental and environmental regulation; the volatility of the Company’s stock price; and risks associated with the Company’s byproduct metal derivative strategies. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Form 20-F, as well as the Company’s

 

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other filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements and information, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Certain of the foregoing statements, primarily related to projects, are based on preliminary views of the Company with respect to, among other things, grade, tonnage, processing, recoveries, mining methods, capital costs, total cash costs, minesite costs, and location of surface infrastructure.  Actual results and final decisions may be materially different from those currently anticipated.

 

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AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted, US GAAP basis, Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Gross mine profit (exclusive of amortization shown below) (Note 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

$

48,722

 

$

40,276

 

$

137,723

 

$

128,575

 

Goldex

 

44,349

 

16,687

 

113,408

 

54,260

 

Lapa

 

17,764

 

2,751

 

59,241

 

1,918

 

Kittila

 

26,838

 

884

 

54,933

 

4,029

 

Pinos Altos

 

15,089

 

 

50,346

 

 

Meadowbank (Note 2)

 

49,042

 

 

86,392

 

 

Total gross mine profit

 

201,804

 

60,598

 

502,043

 

188,782

 

Amortization

 

48,145

 

23,200

 

122,651

 

50,800

 

Corporate

 

(9,817

)

44,007

 

66,092

 

96,670

 

Income before tax

 

163,476

 

(6,609

)

313,300

 

41,312

 

Tax provision

 

42,016

 

10,357

 

69,147

 

2,710

 

Net earnings

 

$

121,460

 

$

(16,966

)

$

244,153

 

$

38,602

 

Net earning per share

 

$

0.73

 

$

(0.11

)

$

1.52

 

$

0.25

 

Operating cash flow

 

$

156,829

 

$

(13,787

)

$

392,894

 

$

61,405

 

Realized price per sales volume (US$):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (per ounce)

 

$

1,235

 

$

939

 

$

1,192

 

$

957

 

Silver (per ounce)

 

$

20.53

 

$

15.59

 

$

19.27

 

$

14.48

 

Zinc (per tonne)

 

$

2,151

 

$

1,932

 

$

2,088

 

$

1,589

 

Copper (per tonne)

 

$

8,689

 

$

7,580

 

$

7,572

 

$

5,745

 

Payable production:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (ounces)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

37,832

 

47,726

 

124,401

 

157,098

 

Goldex

 

50,672

 

31,169

 

141,275

 

102,774

 

Lapa

 

27,688

 

18,409

 

88,168

 

30,013

 

Kittila

 

40,344

 

18,284

 

96,484

 

36,568

 

Pinos Altos

 

35,248

 

3,175

 

91,141

 

3,175

 

Meadowbank (Note 2)

 

93,395

 

 

189,669

 

 

Total gold (ounces)

 

285,179

 

118,763

 

731,138

 

329,628

 

Silver (000s ounces)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

1,080

 

995

 

2,815

 

3,058

 

Pinos Altos

 

290

 

16

 

760

 

16

 

Meadowbank (Note 2)

 

18

 

 

32

 

 

Total silver (000s ounces)

 

1,388

 

1,011

 

3,607

 

3,074

 

Zinc (tonnes)

 

14,915

 

12,516

 

47,604

 

40,735

 

Copper (tonnes)

 

1,181

 

1,400

 

3,289

 

5,148

 

Payable metal sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (ounces — LaRonde)

 

36,979

 

48,959

 

123,885

 

160,381

 

Gold (ounces — Goldex)

 

49,117

 

32,572

 

135,290

 

98,007

 

Gold (ounces — Lapa)

 

25,846

 

14,669

 

91,959

 

17,836

 

Gold (ounces — Kittila)

 

41,655

 

21,946

 

100,917

 

28,726

 

Gold (ounces — Pinos Altos)

 

31,759

 

594

 

83,358

 

594

 

Gold (ounces — Meadowbank) (Note 2)

 

93,495

 

 

170,780

 

 

Total gold (ounces)

 

278,851

 

118,740

 

706,189

 

305,544

 

Silver (000s ounces — LaRonde)

 

1,052

 

1,009

 

2,711

 

3,033

 

Silver (000s ounces — Pinos Altos)

 

244

 

1

 

731

 

1

 

Silver (000s ounces — Meadowbank)

 

18

 

 

32

 

 

Total silver (ounces)

 

1,314

 

1,010

 

3,474

 

3,034

 

Zinc (tonnes)

 

14,388

 

14,579

 

44,354

 

44,440

 

Copper (tonnes)

 

1,193

 

1,405

 

3,283

 

5,157

 

Total cash costs per ounce of gold (Note 3,4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

($298

)

$

60

 

$

69

 

$

148

 

Goldex

 

$

288

 

$

428

 

$

325

 

$

371

 

Lapa

 

$

509

 

$

784

 

$

517

 

$

832

 

Kittila

 

$

519

 

$

1,080

 

$

603

 

$

1,041

 

Pinos Altos

 

$

690

 

 

$

527

 

 

Meadowbank (Note 2)

 

$

677

 

 

$

682

 

 

Weighted average total cash costs per ounce

 

$

441

 

$

436

 

$

459

 

$

368

 


Note 1

 

Gross mine profit is calculated as total revenues from all metals, by mine, minus total production costs, by mine.

 

11



 

Note 2

 

Meadowbank achieved commercial production as of March 1, 2010.  Payable production includes commercial production of 188,585 ounces since March 1, 2010 and non-commercial production of 1,084 ounces.

 

Note 3

 

Total cash costs per ounce of gold is calculated net of silver, copper, zinc and other byproduct credits. The weighted average total cash cost per ounce is based on commercial production ounces.  Total cash costs per ounce is a non-GAAP measure.  For a reconciliation to production costs, see Note 1 to the financial statements.  See also “Note Regarding Certain Measures of Performance”.

 

Note 4

 

Certain measures have been reclassified in prior periods to conform to the current periods’ presentation.  The changes are immaterial in nature.

 

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AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(thousands of United States dollars, US GAAP basis)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

As at
September 30,
2010

 

As at
December 31,
2009

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

148,116

 

$

163,593

 

Trade receivables

 

83,814

 

93,570

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

Ore stockpiles

 

50,885

 

41,286

 

Concentrates

 

45,334

 

31,579

 

Supplies

 

134,423

 

100,885

 

Other current assets

 

150,108

 

173,127

 

Total current assets

 

612,680

 

604,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

71,566

 

33,641

 

Future income and mining tax assets

 

29,843

 

27,878

 

Property, plant and mine development

 

4,796,886

 

3,581,798

 

 

 

$

5,510,975

 

$

4,247,357

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

206,716

 

$

155,432

 

Dividends payable

 

 

28,198

 

Interest payable

 

19,581

 

1,666

 

Income taxes payable

 

4,753

 

4,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

231,050

 

189,797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term debt

 

715,000

 

715,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of derivative financial instruments

 

931

 

663

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclamation provision and other liabilities

 

113,886

 

96,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future income and mining tax liabilities

 

835,478

 

493,881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized — unlimited

 

 

 

 

 

Issued — 167,756,805 (December 31, 2009 — 156,655,056)

 

3,003,536

 

2,378,759

 

Stock options

 

93,298

 

65,771

 

Warrants

 

24,858

 

24,858

 

Contributed surplus

 

15,166

 

15,166

 

Retained earnings

 

460,311

 

216,158

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

17,461

 

51,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

3,614,630

 

2,751,761

 

 

 

$

5,510,975

 

$

4,247,357

 

 

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AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(thousands of United States dollars except share and per share amounts, US GAAP basis)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from mining operations

 

$

398,478

 

$

149,250

 

$

983,517

 

$

388,165

 

Interest and sundry income

 

66,868

 

3,664

 

74,183

 

13,460

 

Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities

 

7,839

 

5,939

 

8,185

 

6,474

 

 

 

473,185

 

158,853

 

1,065,885

 

408,099

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production

 

196,674

 

88,652

 

481,474

 

199,383

 

Exploration and corporate development

 

19,491

 

11,846

 

39,950

 

28,718

 

Amortization

 

48,145

 

23,200

 

122,651

 

50,800

 

General and administrative

 

19,925

 

14,658

 

71,595

 

45,823

 

Provincial capital tax

 

(6,934

)

1,583

 

(6,779

)

4,165

 

Interest

 

14,722

 

2,648

 

34,535

 

5,852

 

Foreign currency loss (gain)

 

17,685

 

22,875

 

9,159

 

32,046

 

Income (loss) before income, mining and federal capital taxes

 

163,475

 

(6,609

)

313,300

 

41,312

 

Income and mining tax expense

 

42,016

 

10,357

 

69,147

 

2,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period 9

 

$

121,461

 

$

(16,966

)

$

244,153

 

$

38,602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share — basic

 

$

0.73

 

$

(0.11

)

$

1.52

 

$

0.25

 

Net income (loss) per share — diluted

 

$

0.71

 

$

(0.11

)

$

1.49

 

$

0.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

167,435

 

156,157

 

160,328

 

155,718

 

Diluted

 

170,679

 

157,963

 

163,342

 

157,501

 

 

14


 


 

AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(thousands of United States dollars, US GAAP basis)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the period

 

$

121,460

 

$

(16,966

)

$

244,153

 

$

38,602

 

Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

48,145

 

23,200

 

122,651

 

50,800

 

Future income and mining taxes

 

33,176

 

9,816

 

46,702

 

1,887

 

Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities

 

(7,840

)

(5,939

)

(8,186

)

(6,474

)

Reversal of MTM gain — Comaplex

 

(64,508

)

 

(64,508

)

 

Amortization of deferred costs and other

 

40,445

 

28,440

 

61,498

 

48,670

 

Changes in non-cash working capital balances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

(18,459

)

6,504

 

9,756

 

(26,007

)

Income taxes payable

 

(14,443

)

(1,017

)

252

 

960

 

Inventories

 

(30,303

)

(79,994

)

(71,912

)

(91,999

)

Other current assets

 

(5,179

)

(15,442

)

(25,964

)

5,982

 

Interest payable

 

9,692

 

983

 

17,914

 

1,323

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

44,643

 

36,628

 

60,538

 

37,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

156,829

 

(13,787

)

392,894

 

61,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and mine development

 

(167,076

)

(172,832

)

(396,656

)

(483,181

)

Acquisition, investments and other

 

5,223

 

31,281

 

314

 

34,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

 

(161,853

)

(141,551

)

(396,342

)

(448,484

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

 

(26,830

)

(27,132

)

Repayment of capital lease and other

 

(2,664

)

(1,231

)

(12,776

)

(8,113

)

Proceeds from notes

 

 

200,000

 

1,201,000

 

485,000

 

Repayment of long term debt

 

(20,000

)

 

(1,201,000

)

 

Sales-leaseback financing

 

3,856

 

2,640

 

6,861

 

13,528

 

Credit facility financing cost

 

(187

)

(203

)

(12,675

)

(4,775

)

Proceeds from common shares issued

 

19,526

 

16,384

 

33,883

 

63,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

531

 

217,590

 

(11,537

)

522,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(177

)

2,875

 

(492

)

4,446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period

 

(4,670

)

65,127

 

(15,477

)

139,651

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

152,786

 

173,905

 

163,593

 

99,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

148,116

 

$

239,032

 

$

148,116

 

$

239,032

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid during the period

 

$

3,534

 

$

6,216

 

$

16,964

 

$

9,725

 

Income, mining and capital taxes paid during the period

 

$

16,028

 

$

4,884

 

$

17,525

 

$

7,743

 


Note 1  The following tables provide a reconciliation, on an individual mine basis, of the total cash costs per ounce of gold produced and minesite costs per tonne to production costs as set out the interim consolidated financial statements:

 

15



 

Total Cash Costs per Ounce of Gold By Mine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Total Production costs per Consolidated Statements of Income

 

$

196,674

 

$

88,652

 

$

481,474

 

$

199,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to LaRonde

 

47,320

 

43,331

 

139,407

 

123,104

 

Attributable to Goldex

 

14,518

 

13,930

 

44,787

 

37,880

 

Attributable to Lapa

 

14,298

 

11,404

 

48,507

 

15,222

 

Attributable to Kittila

 

24,387

 

19,987

 

65,505

 

23,177

 

Attributable to Pinos Altos

 

28,701

 

 

61,087

 

 

Attributable to Meadowbank

 

67,450

 

 

122,181

 

 

Total

 

$

196,674

 

$

88,652

 

$

481,474

 

$

199,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

47,320

 

$

43,331

 

$

139,407

 

$

123,104

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(56,911

)

(38,404

)

(132,779

)

(96,385

)

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

(1,352

)

(1,749

)

2,915

 

(2,632

)

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(334

)

(311

)

(1,006

)

(878

)

Cash operating costs

 

$

(11,277

)

$

2,867

 

$

8,537

 

$

23,209

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

37,832

 

47,726

 

124,401

 

157,098

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

(298

)

$

60

 

$

69

 

$

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

14,518

 

$

13,930

 

$

44,787

 

$

37,880

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(7

)

 

(22

)

 

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

155

 

(539

)

1,266

 

384

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(54

)

(53

)

(162

)

(149

)

Cash operating costs

 

$

14,612

 

$

13,338

 

$

45,869

 

$

38,115

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

50,672

 

31,169

 

141,275

 

102,774

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

288

 

$

428

 

$

325

 

$

371

 

 

16



 

Lapa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

14,298

 

$

11,404

 

$

48,507

 

$

15,222

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(11

)

 

(38

)

 

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

(189

)

3,033

 

(2,853

)

9,756

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(14

)

(7

)

(43

)

(14

)

Cash operating costs

 

$

14,084

 

$

14,430

 

$

45,573

 

$

24,964

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

27,688

 

18,409

 

88,168

 

30,013

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

509

 

$

784

 

$

517

 

$

832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kittila

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

24,387

 

$

19,987

 

$

65,505

 

$

23,177

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(50

)

 

(80

)

 

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

(3,323

)

(141

)

(7,026

)

8,497

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(93

)

(99

)

(257

)

(161

)

Cash operating costs

 

$

20,921

 

$

19,747

 

$

58,142

 

$

31,513

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

40,344

 

18,284

 

96,484

 

30,277

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

519

 

$

1,080

 

$

603

 

$

1,041

 

Royalty (per ounce)

 

22

 

 

21

 

 

Total cash costs (per ounce), net of royalty

 

$

497

 

$

1,080

 

$

582

 

$

1,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17



 

Pinos Altos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

28,701

 

$

 

$

61,087

 

$

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(6,426

)

 

(14,998

)

 

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

2,252

 

 

2,629

 

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(214

)

 

(643

)

 

Cash operating costs

 

$

24,313

 

$

 

$

48,075

 

$

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

35,248

 

 

91,141

 

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

690

 

$

 

$

527

 

$

 

Royalty (per ounce)

 

43

 

 

49

 

 

Total cash costs (per ounce), net of royalty

 

$

647

 

$

 

$

478

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meadowbank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2009

 

Production costs

 

$

67,450

 

$

 

$

122,181

 

$

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Byproduct revenues

 

(334

)

 

(592

)

 

Inventory and other adjustment(i)

 

(3,526

)

 

7,965

 

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(384

)

 

(878

)

 

Cash operating costs

 

$

63,206

 

$

 

$

128,676

 

$

 

Gold production (ounces)

 

93,395

 

 

188,586

 

 

Total cash costs (per ounce)(ii)

 

$

677

 

$

 

$

682

 

$

 

 

18



 

 

Minesite Cost per Tonne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaRonde

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended
September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended
September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended
September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended
September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

47,320

 

$

43,331

 

$

139,407

 

$

123,104

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

(1,352

)

(2,789

)

2,915

 

(2,796

)

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(334

)

(311

)

(1,006

)

(878

)

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

45,634

 

$

40,231

 

$

141,316

 

$

119,430

 

Minesite operating costs (C$)

 

$

46,952

 

$

43,887

 

$

145,432

 

$

137,853

 

Tonnes of ore milled (000s)

 

632

 

599

 

1,956

 

1,903

 

Minesite cost per tonne (C$) (iv)

 

$

74

 

$

73

 

$

74

 

$

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

14,518

 

$

13,930

 

$

44,787

 

$

37,880

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

155

 

(539

)

1,266

 

384

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(54

)

(53

)

(162

)

(149

)

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

14,619

 

$

13,338

 

$

45,891

 

$

38,115

 

Minesite operating costs (C$)

 

$

15,178

 

$

14,400

 

$

47,379

 

$

43,914

 

Tonnes of ore milled (000s)

 

726

 

676

 

2,060

 

1,911

 

Minesite cost per tonne (C$) (iv)

 

$

21

 

$

21

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lapa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

14,298

 

$

11,404

 

$

48,507

 

$

15,222

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

(189

)

3,033

 

(2,853

)

9,756

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(14

)

(7

)

(43

)

(14

)

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

14,095

 

$

14,430

 

$

45,611

 

$

24,964

 

Minesite operating costs (C$)

 

$

15,131

 

$

15,414

 

$

47,000

 

$

27,956

 

Tonnes of ore milled (000s)

 

145

 

109

 

412

 

190

 

Minesite cost per tonne (C$) (iv)

 

$

105

 

$

142

 

$

114

 

$

142

 

 

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Kittila

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

24,387

 

$

19,987

 

$

65,505

 

$

23,177

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

(3,323

)

(141

)

(7,026

)

8,497

 

Royalty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(93

)

(99

)

(257

)

(161

)

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

20,971

 

$

19,747

 

$

58,222

 

$

31,513

 

Minesite operating costs (EUR)

 

16,402

 

14,012

 

44,428

 

22,074

 

Tonnes of ore milled (000s)

 

282

 

180

 

719

 

312

 

Minesite cost per tonne (EUR) (iv)

 

58

 

78

 

62

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinos Altos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

28,701

 

$

 

$

61,087

 

$

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

2,252

 

 

2,629

 

 

Royalty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(214

)

 

(643

)

 

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

30,739

 

$

 

$

63,073

 

$

 

Tonnes of ore processed (000s)

 

616

 

 

1,620

 

 

Minesite cost per tonne (US$) (iv)

 

$

50

 

$

 

$

39

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meadowbank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of dollars, except where noted)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2010

 

Three months ended September 30, 2009

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2010

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009

 

Production costs

 

$

67,450

 

$

 

$

122,181

 

$

 

Adjustments: Inventory and other adjustments (iii)

 

(3,526

)

 

7,965

 

 

Non-cash reclamation provision

 

(384

)

 

(878

)

 

Minesite operating costs (US$)

 

$

63,540

 

$

 

$

129,268

 

$

 

Minesite operating costs (C$)

 

$

65,596

 

$

 

$

133,632

 

$

 

Tonnes of ore milled (000s)

 

636

 

 

1,370

 

 

Minesite cost per tonne (C$) (iv)

 

$

103

 

$

 

$

98

 

$

 


(i)                                     Under the Company’s revenue recognition policy, revenue is recognized on concentrates when legal title passes. Since total cash costs are calculated on a production basis, this inventory adjustment reflects the sales margin on the portion of concentrate production for which revenue has not been recognized in the period.

 

(ii)                                  Total cash costs per ounce is not a recognized measure under US GAAP and this data may not be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. The Company believes that this generally accepted industry measure is a realistic indication of operating performance and is useful in allowing year over year comparisons. As illustrated in the table above, this measure is calculated by adjusting production costs as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for net byproduct revenues, royalties, inventory adjustments and asset retirement provisions. This measure is intended to provide investors with information about the cash generating capabilities of the Company’s mining operations. Management uses this measure to monitor the performance of the Company’s mining operations. Since market prices for gold are quoted on a per ounce basis, using this per ounce measure allows management to assess the mine’s cash generating capabilities at various gold prices. Management is aware that this per ounce measure of performance can be impacted by fluctuations in byproduct metal prices and exchange rates. Management compensates for the limitation inherent with this measure by using it in conjunction with the minesite costs per tonne measure (discussed below) as well as other data prepared in accordance with US GAAP. Management also performs sensitivity analyses in order to quantify the effects of fluctuating metal prices and exchange rates.

 

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(iii)                               This inventory adjustment reflects production costs associated with unsold concentrates.

 

(iv)                              Minesite costs per tonne is not a recognized measure under US GAAP and this data may not be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. As illustrated in the table above, this measure is calculated by adjusting production costs as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for inventory and asset retirement provisions and then dividing by tonnes processed through the mill. Since total cash costs data can be affected by fluctuations in byproduct metal prices and exchange rates, management believes minesite costs per tonne provides additional information regarding the performance of mining operations and allows management to monitor operating costs on a more consistent basis as the per tonne measure eliminates the cost variability associated with varying production levels. Management also uses this measure to determine the economic viability of mining blocks. As each mining block is evaluated based on the net realizable value of each tonne mined, in order to be economically viable the estimated revenue on a per tonne basis must be in excess of the minesite costs per tonne. Management is aware that this per tonne measure is impacted by fluctuations in production levels and thus uses this evaluation tool in conjunction with production costs prepared in accordance with US GAAP. This measure supplements production cost information prepared in accordance with US GAAP and allows investors to distinguish between changes in production costs resulting from changes in production versus changes in operating performance.

 

Note Regarding Certain Measures of Performance

 

This press release presents measures including “total cash costs per ounce” and “minesite costs per tonne” that are not recognized measures under US GAAP. This data may not be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. The Company believes that these generally accepted industry measures are realistic indicators of operating performance and useful for year-over-year comparisons. However, both of these non-GAAP measures should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with US GAAP, these measures, taken by themselves, are not necessarily indicative of operating costs or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP. A reconciliation of the Company’s total cash cost per ounce and minesite cost per tonne to the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with US GAAP for the Company’s historical results of operations is set out in Note 1 to the financial statements of the Company for the period ended September 30, 2010 contained herein.

 

The contents of this press release have been prepared under the supervision of, and reviewed by, Marc Legault P.Eng., Vice-President Project Development and a “Qualified Person” for the purposes of NI 43-101.

 

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