Exhibit

Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Golden Star Resources Ltd. (the “Company”) and all information in this financial report are the responsibility of management. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") and, where appropriate, include management’s best estimates and judgments.

Management maintains a system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss or unauthorized use, and that financial information is timely and reliable. However, any system of internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed and implemented, has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect all misstatements.

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements.

The Board carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee. The Board of Directors appoints the Audit Committee, and all of its members are independent directors. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management and the auditors to review internal controls, audit results, accounting principles and related matters. The Board of Directors approves the consolidated financial statements on recommendation from the Audit Committee.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent firm of Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed by the shareholders at the last annual meeting to examine the consolidated financial statements and provide an independent professional opinion. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has full and free access to the Audit Committee.

"Andrew Wray" "André van Niekerk"

Andrew Wray André van Niekerk

President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Toronto, Canada

February 18, 2020

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Golden Star Resources Ltd.

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Golden Star Resources Ltd. and its subsidiaries (together, the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity for the years then ended, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting on page 27 of the 2019 Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,

accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

(Signed) “PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP”

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Canada

February 18, 2020

We have served as the Company’s auditor since at least 1992. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor of the Company.

TABLE OF CONTENTS



FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS		6
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS		7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS		8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		9

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS		10
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION		10
3. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES		10
4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS		16
5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS		18
6. INVENTORIES		19
7. MINING INTERESTS		20
8. INCOME TAXES		20
9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES		23
10. REHABILITATION PROVISIONS		23
11. DEFERRED REVENUE		23
12. DEBT		24
13. SHARE CAPITAL		27
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES		28
15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION		28
16. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE		32
17. REVENUE		33
18. COST OF SALES EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION		33
19. IMPAIRMENT CHARGES		33
20. FINANCE EXPENSE, NET		34
21. OTHER EXPENSE/(INCOME)		34
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS		35
23. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES		35
24. SEGMENTED INFORMATION		36
25. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION		37
26. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT		38
27. CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT		40

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars except shares and per share data)



	Notes	For the Years Ended December 31,
		2019			2018


Revenue	17	$	264,737		$	273,017
Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization	18	186,340			223,729
Depreciation and amortization		29,054			33,939
Mine operating margin		49,343			15,349

Other expenses/(income)
Exploration expense		3,195			2,959
General and administrative		19,091			16,428
Finance expense, net	20	7,623			18,072
Other expense/(income)	21	11,565			(3,603		)
Impairment charges	19	56,762			—
Loss/(gain) on fair value of financial instruments, net	5	1,642			(6,786		)
Loss before tax		(50,535		)	(11,721		)
Income tax expense	8	27,439			12,350
Net loss and comprehensive loss		$	(77,974	)	$	(24,071	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		(10,540		)	(5,948		)
Net loss attributable to Golden Star shareholders		$	(67,434	)	$	(18,123	)

Net loss per share attributable to Golden Star shareholders
Basic	16	$	(0.62	)	$	(0.21	)
Diluted	16	$	(0.62	)	$	(0.21	)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic (millions)		109.0			84.3
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted (millions)		109.0			84.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars)



		As of			As of
	Notes	December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	53,367		$	96,507
Accounts receivable		6,503			3,213
Inventories	6	38,860			35,196
Prepaids and other		8,559			5,291
Total Current Assets		107,289			140,207
RESTRICTED CASH		2,082			6,545
MINING INTERESTS	7	264,689			270,640
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS		—			595
Total Assets		$	374,060		$	417,987

LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9	$	90,842		$	78,484
Current portion of rehabilitation provisions	10	5,826			7,665
Current portion of deferred revenue	11	11,191			14,316
Current portion of long term debt	12	15,987			27,482
Other liability	15	—			6,410
Total Current Liabilities		123,846			134,357
REHABILITATION PROVISIONS	10	62,609			58,560
DEFERRED REVENUE	11	102,784			105,632
LONG TERM DEBT	12	90,782			73,224
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY	5	5,608			4,177
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY	8	20,554			—
Total Liabilities		406,183			375,950

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
SHARE CAPITAL
First preferred shares, without par value, unlimited shares authorized. No shares issued and outstanding		—			—
Common shares, without par value, unlimited shares authorized	13	910,205			908,035
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS		38,964			37,258
DEFICIT		(898,779		)	(831,283		)
Shareholders' equity attributable to Golden Star shareholders		50,390			114,010
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST		(82,513		)	(71,973		)
Total Equity		(32,123		)	42,037
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity		$	374,060		$	417,987

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Signed on behalf of the Board,

"Timothy C. Baker" "Robert E. Doyle"

Timothy C. Baker, Director Robert E. Doyle, Director

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars)



		For the Years Ended December 31,
	Notes	2019			2018

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss		$	(77,974	)	$	(24,071	)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		29,608			33,975
Impairment charges	19	56,762			—
Share-based compensation	15	3,119			1,278
Income tax expense	8	27,439			12,350
Loss/(gain) on fair value of 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative	5	1,431			(6,786		)
Recognition of deferred revenue	11	(13,334		)	(13,738		)
Reclamation expenditures	10	(3,171		)	(5,316		)
Other	25	12,949			11,925
Changes in working capital	25	(13,988		)	(17,172		)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities		22,841			(7,555		)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to mining interests		(73,381		)	(44,935		)
Proceeds from asset disposal		—			38
Change in accounts payable and deposits on mine equipment and material		1,507			(3,014		)
Decrease/(increase) in restricted cash		4,463			(40		)
Net cash used in investing activities		(67,411		)	(47,951		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on debt	12	(57,225		)	(15,607		)
Proceeds from debt agreements, net	12	57,386			35,000
Royal Gold loan repayment		—			(20,000		)
Shares issued, net		—			124,772
Exercise of options		1,269			61
Net cash provided by financing activities		1,430			124,226
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents		(43,140		)	68,720
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		96,507			27,787
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	53,367		$	96,507

See Note 21 for supplemental cash flow information.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars except share data)



	Number of Common Shares	Share Capital			Contributed Surplus			Deficit			Non-Controlling Interest			Total Shareholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017	76,116,215	$	783,167		$	35,284		$	(794,180	)	$	(66,025	)	$	(41,754	)
Impact of adopting IFRS 15 on January 1, 2018	—	—			—			(18,980		)	—			(18,980		)
Balance at January 1, 2018 (restated)	76,116,215	783,167			35,284			(813,160		)	(66,025		)	(60,734		)
Shares issued	32,642,100	125,672			—			—			—			125,672
Shares issued under DSUs	36,194	20			(165		)	—			—			(145		)
Shares issued under options	24,500	77			(16		)	—			—			61
Options granted net of forfeitures	—	—			1,248			—			—			1,248
Deferred share units granted	—	—			565			—			—			565
Performance and restricted share units granted	—	—			342			—			—			342
Share issue costs	—	(901		)	—			—			—			(901		)
Net loss	—	—			—			(18,123		)	(5,948		)	(24,071		)
Balance at December 31, 2018	108,819,009	$	908,035		$	37,258		$	(831,283	)	$	(71,973	)	$	42,037
Impact of adopting IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019 (see Note 3)	—	—			—			(62		)	—			(62		)
Balance at January 1, 2019 (restated)	108,819,009	908,035			37,258			(831,345		)	(71,973		)	41,975
Shares issued under options	437,772	2,054			(784		)	—			—			1,270
Options granted net of forfeitures	—	—			1,890			—			—			1,890
Deferred share units granted	—	—			689			—			—			689
Performance and restricted share units granted	—	—			592			—			—			592
PRSU settlement, net of tax	128,282	116			(681		)	—			—			(565		)
Net loss	—	—			—			(67,434		)	(10,540		)	(77,974		)
Balance at December 31, 2019	109,385,063	$	910,205		$	38,964		$	(898,779	)	$	(82,513	)	$	(32,123	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

(All currency amounts in tables are in thousands of U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Golden Star Resources Ltd. ("Golden Star" or "the Company" or "we" or "our") is an international gold mining and exploration company incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GSC, the NYSE American (formerly NYSE MKT) under the symbol GSS and the Ghana Stock Exchange under the symbol GSR. The Company's registered office is located at 150 King Street West, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1J9, Canada.

Through our 90% owned subsidiary, Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, we own and operate the Wassa open-pit gold mine, the Wassa underground mine and a carbon-in-leach processing plant (collectively, "Wassa"), located northeast of the town of Tarkwa, Ghana. Through our 90% owned subsidiary Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited, we own and operate the Bogoso gold mining and processing operations, the Prestea open-pit mining operations and the Prestea underground mine (collectively "Prestea") located near the town of Prestea, Ghana. We also hold and manage interests in several gold exploration projects in Ghana and in Brazil.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and with interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") which the Canadian Accounting Standards Board has approved for incorporation into Part 1 of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting.

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 18, 2020.

Basis of presentation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, whether owned directly or indirectly. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same period as the Company using consistent accounting policies for all periods presented, except for the changes in accounting policies described in Note 3 below. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are a separate component of the Company's equity.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of all liabilities in the normal course of business.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments which are measured at fair value through profit or loss.

3. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash includes cash deposits in any currency residing in chequing and sweep accounts. Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and other highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less. Investments with maturities greater than three months and up to one year are classified as short-term investments, while those with maturities in excess of one year are classified as long-term investments. Cash equivalents and short-term investments are stated at amortized cost, which typically approximates market value.

Inventories

Inventory classifications include "stockpiled ore," "in-process inventory," "finished goods inventory" and "materials and supplies". The stated value of all production inventories include direct production costs and attributable overhead and depreciation incurred to bring the materials to their current point in the processing cycle. General and administrative costs for corporate offices are not included in any inventories.

Stockpiled ore represents coarse ore that has been extracted from the mine and is stored for future processing. Stockpiled ore is measured by estimating the number of tonnes (via truck counts or by physical surveys) added to, or removed from the stockpile,

the number of contained ounces (based on assay data) and estimated gold recovery percentage. Stockpiled ore value is based on the costs incurred (including depreciation and amortization) in bringing the ore to the stockpile. Costs are added to the stockpiled ore based on current mining costs per tonne and are removed at the average cost per tonne of ore in the stockpile.

In-process inventory represents material that is currently being treated in the processing plants to extract the contained gold and to transform it into a saleable product. The amount of gold in the in-process inventory is determined by assay and by measure of the quantities of the various gold-bearing materials in the recovery process. The in-process gold is valued at the average of the beginning inventory and the cost of material fed into the processing stream plus in-process conversion costs including applicable mine-site overheads, depreciation and amortization related to the processing facilities.

Finished goods inventory is saleable gold in the form of doré bars. Included in the costs are the direct costs of the mining and processing operations as well as direct mine-site overheads, amortization and depreciation.

Materials and supplies inventories consist mostly of equipment parts and other consumables required in the mining and ore processing activities.

All inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment assets, including machinery, processing equipment, mining equipment, mine site facilities, buildings, vehicles and expenditures that extend the life of such assets, are initially recorded at cost including acquisition and installation costs. Property, plant and equipment are subsequently measured at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

The costs of self-constructed assets include direct construction costs and direct overhead during the construction phase. Indirect overhead costs are not included in the cost of self-constructed assets.

Depreciation for mobile equipment and other assets having estimated lives shorter than the estimated life of the ore reserves is calculated using the straight-line method at rates which depreciate the cost of the assets, less their anticipated residual values, if any, over their estimated useful lives. Mobile mining equipment is amortized over a five year life. Assets, such as processing plants, power generators and buildings, which have an estimated life equal to or greater than the estimated life of the ore reserves, are amortized over the life of the proven and probable reserves of the associated mining property using a units-of-production amortization method, less their anticipated residual values, if any. The net book value of property, plant and equipment assets is charged against income if the mine site is abandoned and it is determined that the assets cannot be economically transferred to another project or sold.

The residual values, useful lives and method of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each reporting period end, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate.

Gains and losses on the disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount, and are recognized net in the consolidated statement of operations.

Mining properties

Mining property assets, including property acquisition costs, tailings storage facilities, mine-site development and drilling costs where proven and probable reserves have previously been established, pre-production waste stripping, condemnation drilling, roads, feasibility studies and wells are recorded at cost. The costs of self-constructed assets include direct construction costs, direct overhead costs and allocated interest during the construction phase. Indirect overhead costs are not included in the cost of self-constructed assets.

Mining property assets are amortized over the life of the proven and probable reserves to which they relate, using a units-of-production amortization method. At open pit mines the costs of removing overburden from an ore body in order to expose ore during its initial development period are capitalized.

Underground mine development costs

Underground mine development costs include development costs to build new shafts, drifts and ramps that will enable the Company to physically access ore underground. The time over which the Company will continue to incur these costs depends on the mine life. These underground development costs are capitalized as incurred. Capitalized underground development costs incurred to enable access to specific ore blocks or areas of the underground mine, and which only provide an economic benefit over the period of mining that ore block or area, are depreciated on a units-of-production basis, whereby the denominator is estimated ounces of gold in proven and probable reserves and the portion of resources within that ore block or area that is considered probable of economic extraction. If capitalized underground development costs provide an economic benefit over the entire mine life, the costs are depreciated on a units-of-production basis, whereby the denominator is the estimated ounces of gold in total accessible proven and probable reserves and the portion of resources that is considered probable of economic extraction.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized. Qualifying assets are assets that require a significant amount of time to prepare for their intended use, including projects that are in the exploration and evaluation, development or construction stages. Capitalized borrowing costs are considered an element of the cost of the qualifying asset which is determined based on gross expenditures incurred on an asset. Capitalization ceases when the asset is substantially complete or if active development is suspended or ceases. Where the funds used to finance a qualifying asset form part of general borrowings, the amount capitalized is calculated using a weighted average of rates applicable to the relevant borrowings during the period. Where funds borrowed are directly attributable to a qualifying asset, the amount capitalized represents the borrowing costs specific to those borrowings. Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company assesses at each reporting period whether there is an indication that an asset or group of assets may be impaired. When impairment indicators exist, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset and compares it against the asset's carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less cost of disposal ("FVLCD") and the asset's value in use ("VIU"). If the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations.

In assessing VIU, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset not already reflected in the estimates of future cash flows. The cash flows are based on best estimates of expected future cash flows from the continued use of the asset and its eventual disposal.

FVLCD is best evidenced if obtained from an active market or binding sale agreement. Where neither exists, the fair value is based on the best estimates available to reflect the amount that could be received from an arm's length transaction.

Future cash flows are based on estimated quantities of gold and other recoverable metals, expected price of gold (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), production levels and cash costs of production, capital and reclamation costs, all based on detailed engineered life-of-mine plans.

Numerous factors including, but not limited to, unexpected grade changes, gold recovery variances, shortages of equipment and consumables, and equipment failures could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production schedules from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, commodity prices, capital expenditure requirements and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineralized material can ultimately be mined economically.

If an impairment loss reverses in a subsequent period, the carrying amount (post reversal) of the related asset is increased to the revised estimate of recoverable amount to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset previously. Reversals of impairment losses are recognized in the statement of operations in the period the reversals occur.

Material changes to any of the factors or assumptions discussed above could result in future asset impairments.

Rehabilitation provisions

The Company records a liability and corresponding asset for the present value of the estimated costs of legal and constructive obligations for future site reclamation and closure where the liability is probable and a reasonable estimate can be made of the obligation. The estimated present value of the obligation is reassessed on a periodic basis or when new material information becomes available. Increases or decreases to the obligation usually arise due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements, the extent of environmental remediation required, methods of reclamation, cost estimates, inflation rates, or discount rates. Changes to the provision for reclamation and remediation obligations related to operating mines, which are not the result of current production of inventory, are recorded with an offsetting change to the related asset. Changes to the provision for reclamation and remediation obligations related to suspended mine operations are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The present value is determined based on current market assessments of the time value of money using discount rates based on the risk-free rate maturing approximating the timing of expected expenditures to be incurred, and adjusted for country related risks. The periodic unwinding of the discount is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as a finance expense.

Deferred revenue

From January 1, 2018, deferred revenue consists of: 1) initial cash payments received by the Company for future delivery of payable gold under the terms of the Company’s Streaming Agreement as defined in Note 11, Deferred Revenue, and 2) a significant

financing component of the Company’s Streaming Agreement. Deferred revenue is increased as interest expense is recognized based on the implicit interest rate of the discounted cash flows arising from the expected delivery of ounces under the Company’s Streaming Agreement.

The amount by which the deferred revenue balance is reduced and recognized into revenue is based on a rate per ounce of gold delivered under the stream. This rate per ounce of gold delivered relating to the payments received by the Company is based on the remaining deferred revenue balance divided by the ounces that are expected to be delivered over the term of the Stream Agreement.

As the Company’s Streaming Agreement contains a variable component, IFRS 15 requires that the transaction price be updated and re-allocated on an ongoing basis. As a result, the deferred revenue recognized per ounce of gold delivered under the Streaming Agreement will require an adjustment each time there is a significant change in the underlying gold production profile of a mine. Should a change in the transaction price be necessary, a cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue will be made in the period in which the change occurs, to reflect the updated production profile expected to be delivered under the Streaming Agreement.

Foreign currency transactions

The Company's presentation currency of its consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar, as is the functional currency of its operations. The functional currency of all consolidated subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. All values are rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at period end exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Income and expense items are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. Exchange gains and losses resulting from the translation of these amounts are included in net loss, except those arising on the translation of equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income that are recorded in other comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date.

Income taxes

Income taxes comprise the provision for (or recovery of) taxes actually paid or payable (current taxes) and for deferred taxes.

Current taxes are based on taxable earnings in the year. Current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that were enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in the respective jurisdictions.

Current income tax assets and current income tax liabilities are only offset if a legally enforceable right exists to offset the amounts and the Company intends to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed using enacted or substantially enacted income tax rates in effect when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on the deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period of substantial enactment. The provision for or the recovery of deferred taxes is based on the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets or liabilities are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable earnings will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

Net income/(loss) per share

Basic income/(loss) per share of common stock is calculated by dividing income available to Golden Star's common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the period. In periods with earnings, the calculation of diluted net income per common share uses the treasury stock method to compute the dilutive effects of stock options, convertible debentures and other potentially dilutive instruments. In periods of loss, diluted net loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.

Revenue recognition

Revenue from the sale of metal is recognized when the Company transfers control over to a customer. All of our spot sales of gold are transported to a South African gold refiner who locates a buyer and arranges for sale of our gold on the same day that the gold is shipped from the mine site. The sales price is based on the London P.M. fix on the day of shipment.

Revenue recognition for the Company’s Streaming Agreement is disclosed in the accounting policy for deferred revenue.

Share-based compensation

Under the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan, common share options may be granted to executives, employees, consultants and non-employee directors. Compensation expense for such grants is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, with a corresponding increase recorded in the contributed surplus account in the consolidated balance sheet. The expense is based on the fair value of the option at the time of grant, measured by reference to the fair value determined using a Black-Scholes valuation model, and is recognized over the vesting periods of the respective options on a graded basis. Consideration paid to the Company on exercise of options is credited to share capital.

Under the Company's Deferred Share Unit ("DSU") plan, DSUs may be granted to executive officers and directors. Compensation expense for such grants is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss with a corresponding increase recorded in the contributed surplus account in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense is based on the fair values at the time of grant and is recognized over the vesting periods of the respective DSUs. Upon exercise the Company's compensation committee may, at its discretion, issue cash, shares or a combination thereof.

Under the Company's Share Appreciation Rights ("SARs") plan allows SARs to be issued to executives, employees and directors. These awards are settled in cash on the exercise date equal to the Company's stock price less the strike price. Since these awards are settled in cash, the Company marks-to-market the associated expense for each award at the end of each reporting period using a Black-Scholes model. The Company accounts for these as liability awards and marks-to-market the fair value of the award until final settlement.

Under the Company's Performance Share Units ("PSU") plan, PSUs may be granted to executives, employees and non-employee directors. Each PSU represents one notional common share that is redeemed for cash based on the value of a common share at the end of the three year performance period, to the extent performance and vesting criteria have been met. The PSUs vest at the end of a three year performance. The cash award is determined by multiplying the number of units by the performance adjusting factor, which ranges from 0% to 200%. The performance factor is determined by comparing the Company's share price performance to the share price performance of a peer group of companies as listed in the PSU plan. As the Company was required to settle these awards in cash, they were accounted for as liability awards with corresponding compensation expense recognized. The final PSU grant vested on December 31, 2018 and as a result the Company did not recognize a PSU expense in 2019.

Under the Company's 2017 performance and restricted share unit plan (the "2017 PRSU Plan"), performance share units ("2017 PSUs") and restricted share units ("2017 RSUs" and, together with the 2017 PSUs, the "Share Units") may be issued to any employee or officer of the Company or its designated affiliates. Share Units may be redeemed for: (i) common shares issued from treasury; (ii) common shares purchased in the secondary market; (iii) a cash payment; or (iv) a combination of (i), (ii) and (iii).

Each PRSU represents one notional common share that is redeemed for common shares or common shares plus cash subject to the consent of the Company based on the value of a common share at the end of the three year performance period, to the extent performance and vesting criteria have been met. The PRSUs vest at the end of a three year performance period. The award is determined by multiplying the number of Share Units by the performance adjustment factor, which ranges from 0% to 200%. The performance adjustment factor is determined by comparing the Company's share price performance to the share price performance of a peer group of companies as listed in the 2017 PRSU Plan. As the Company has a practice of settling these awards in common shares, they are accounted for as equity awards with corresponding compensation expense recognized.

Right of Use Asset and Lease Liabilities

Until December 31, 2018 leases that transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership to the Company were recorded as finance leases and classified as property, plant and equipment with a corresponding amount recorded with current and long-term debt. All other leases were classified as operating leases under which leasing costs were expensed in the period incurred.

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the requirements of IFRS 16 Leases. As a result, the Company updated its accounting policy for leases to align with the requirements of IFRS 16. The Company elected to use the modified retrospective approach to initially adopt IFRS 16 which resulted in recognizing the cumulative effect of prior period amounts as an adjustment to the opening balance sheet through opening deficit on January 1, 2019.

From January 1, 2019, the Company recognizes a lease liability and a right-of-use asset at the lease commencement date.

The lease liability is initially measured as the present value of future lease payments discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, each operation’s applicable incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate which the operation would have to pay to borrow, over a similar term and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date, amounts expected to be payable by the Company under residual value

guarantees, the exercise price of a purchase option if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the Company expects to exercise an option to terminate the lease.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability, reducing the carrying amount to reflect lease payments made, and remeasuring the carrying amount to reflect any reassessment or lease modifications.

The lease liability is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the following: the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred by the Company, and an estimate of costs to be incurred by the Company in dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located or restoring the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories.

The right-of-use asset is subsequently measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. It is depreciated in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy for plant and equipment, from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of its useful life or the end of the lease term.

Each lease payment is allocated between the lease liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to net earnings over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

On the consolidated balance sheet, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are reported in mineral properties, plant and equipment and debt and lease liabilities, respectively.

Financial instruments

The Company recognizes all financial assets initially at fair value and classifies them into one of the following measurement categories: fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) or amortized cost, as appropriate.

The Company recognizes all financial liabilities initially at fair value and classifies them as either FVTPL or loans and borrowings, as appropriate. The Company has not classified any of its derivatives as hedging instruments in an effective hedge.

Derivatives

From time to time the Company may utilize foreign exchange and commodity price derivatives to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and gold prices, respectively. The Company does not employ derivative financial instruments for trading purposes or for speculative purposes. Derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company did not have any foreign exchange derivatives outstanding at December 31, 2019.

7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative

The Company's 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative is considered a financial instrument at FVTPL. The embedded derivative was recorded at fair value on the date of debt issuance. It is subsequently remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, and the changes in the fair value are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. The fair value of the embedded derivative is determined using a convertible note valuation model, using assumptions based on market conditions existing at the reporting date.

Non-hedge derivative contracts

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company entered into costless collars consisting of puts and calls, on 50,000 ounces of gold with a floor price of $1,400 per ounce and a ceiling price of $1,750 per ounce with maturity dates ranging from October 2019 to September 2020. The non-hedge accounted collar contracts are considered fair value through profit or loss financial instruments with fair value determined using pricing models that utilize a variety of observable inputs that are a combination of quoted prices, applicable yield curves and credit spreads. The non-hedge derivative contracts are included with prepaids and other or accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the balance sheet.

Share capital

Common shares are classified as equity. Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or share options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the gross proceeds.

Changes in accounting policies

The Company has adopted the following new and revised standards, effective January 1, 2019. These changes were made in accordance with the applicable transitional provisions.

IFRS 16 Leases specifies how an IFRS reporter will recognize, measure, present and disclose leases. The standard provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value. Lessors continue to classify leases as operating or finance, with IFRS 16's approach to lessor accounting substantially unchanged from its predecessor, IAS 17. IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. On adoption of this standard the Company elected to use the modified retrospective approach to initially adopt IFRS 16 which resulted in recognizing the cumulative effect of prior period amounts as an adjustment to the opening balance sheet through opening deficit on January 1, 2019. Under IFRS 16, the Company recognized lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as "operating leases" under the principles of IAS 17 Leases. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019. The weighted average lessee’s incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on January 1, 2019 was 7.5%. The associated right-of-use assets for property leases were measured on a retrospective basis as if the new rules had always been applied. The change in accounting policy resulted in an increase to mining interests (plant and equipment) of $0.7 million and an increase to long term debt (finance leases) of $0.5 million. The net impact on retained earnings on January 1, 2019 was a decrease of $0.1 million.

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over income tax treatments clarifies how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12, Income Taxes, are applied where there is uncertainty over income tax treatments effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. There was no accounting impact to the financial statements on adoption of this standard.

4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that can affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the accompanying disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management's historical experience and on other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, uncertainty about these judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.

Mineral reserves and resources

Determining mineral reserves and resources is a complex process involving numerous variables and is based on a professional evaluation using accepted international standards for the assessment of mineral reserves. Estimation is a subjective process, and the accuracy of such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data, the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation. Mineral reserve estimation may vary as a result of changes in the price of gold, production costs, and with additional knowledge of the ore deposits and mining conditions.

Differences between management's assumptions including economic assumptions such as metal prices and market conditions could have a material effect in the future on the Company's results and financial position, particularly a change in the rate of depreciation and amortization of the related mining assets and the recognition of deferred revenue.

Units of production depreciation

The mineral properties and a large portion of the property, plant and equipment is depreciated/amortized using the units of production method over the expected operating life of the mine based on estimated recoverable ounces of gold, which are the prime determinants of the life of a mine. Estimated recoverable ounces of gold include proven and probable mineral reserves. Changes in the estimated mineral reserves will result in changes to the depreciation charges over the remaining life of the operation. A decrease in the mineral reserves would increase depreciation and amortization expense and this could have a material impact on the operating results. The amortization base is updated on an annual basis based on the new mineral reserve and resource estimates.

Carrying value of assets and impairment charges

The Company undertakes a review of its assets at each reporting period to determine whether any indication of impairment exists. Where an indicator of impairment exists, a formal estimate of the recoverable amount of the asset or cash-generating unit ("CGU") is made, which is considered to be the higher of its FVLCD and VIU. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value of the asset or CGU is higher than the recoverable amount. In undertaking this review, management of the Company is required to make significant estimates of, amongst other things, discount rates, future production and sale volumes, metal prices, reserves and resource quantities, future operating and capital costs and reclamation costs to the end of the mine's life. These estimates are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may ultimately have an effect on the expected recoverability of the carrying values

of the asset or CGU. In determining a CGU, management has examined the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of cash inflows from other assets or group of assets.

Assessment of impairment and reverse impairment indicators

Management applies significant judgment in assessing whether indicators of impairment or reverse impairment exist for an asset or group of assets which would necessitate impairment testing. Internal and external factors such as significant changes in the use of the asset, commodity prices and production costs are used by Management in determining whether there are any indicators.

Rehabilitation provisions

Environmental reclamation and closure liabilities are recognized at the time of environmental disturbance, in amounts equal to the discounted value of expected future reclamation and closure costs. The estimated future cash costs of such liabilities are based primarily upon environmental and regulatory requirements of the various jurisdictions in which we operate as well as any other constructive obligations that exist. The liability represents management's best estimates of cash required to settle the liability, inflation, assumptions of risks associated with future cash flows and the applicable risk-free interest rates for discounting the future cash outflow. The liability is reassessed and remeasured at each reporting date.

Fair value of financial instruments, including embedded derivatives

Where the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements cannot be derived from active markets, their fair value is determined using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.

When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Company uses observable market data to the greatest extent possible. Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)

Income taxes

We deal with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in the various jurisdictions where our properties are located. The amount of taxes paid is dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in the various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from our international tax audits. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in our various tax jurisdictions based on our best estimate of additional taxes payable. We adjust these tax estimates in light of changing facts and circumstances, however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in payment that is materially different from our estimates of our tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liability proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional charge to expense would result. If the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be greater that the ultimate assessment, a tax benefit is recognized.

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable earnings will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred revenue

Significant judgment is required in determining the appropriate accounting for the Streaming Agreement that has been entered into. Management has determined that based on the agreements reached that it assumes significant business risk associated with the timing and amount of ounces of gold being delivered. As such, the deposits received have been recorded as deferred revenue liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

Should a change in the transaction price be necessary, a retroactive adjustment to revenue will be made in the period in which the change occurs, to reflect the updated production profile expected to be delivered under the Streaming Agreement.

5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following tables illustrate the classification of the Company's recurring fair value measurements for financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy and their carrying values and fair values as at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:



		December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	Level	Carrying value	Fair value	Carrying value	Fair value
Financial Liabilities
Fair value through profit or loss
7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative	3	5,608	5,608	4,177	4,177
Non-hedge derivative contracts	2	211	211	—	—

There were no non-recurring fair value measurements of financial instruments as at December 31, 2019.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 - Inputs that are not based on observable market data.

The Company's policy is to recognize transfers into and transfers out of the fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. During the year ended December 31, 2019, there were no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy.

Loss/(gain) on fair value of financial instruments in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss consists of the following:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Loss/(gain) on fair value of 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative	$	1,431	$	(6,786	)
Unrealized loss on non-hedge derivative contracts	211		—
	$	1,642	$	(6,786	)

The valuation technique that is used to measure fair value is as follows:

7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative

The debt component of the 7% Convertible Debentures is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, and the conversion feature is classified as an embedded derivative measured at fair value through profit or loss.

The embedded derivative was valued at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 using a convertible note valuation model. The significant inputs used in the convertible note valuation are as follows:



	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Embedded derivative
Risk premium	5.3	%	5.0	%
Borrowing costs	7.5	%	10.0	%
Expected volatility	45.0	%	45.0	%
Remaining life (years)	1.6		2.6

The following table presents the changes in the 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative for the year ended December 31, 2019:



	Fair value
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	4,177
Loss on fair value of 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative	1,431
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	5,608

If the risk premium increases by 10%, the fair value of the 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative would decrease and the related loss in the Statement of Operations would decrease by $0.1 million at December 31, 2019.

If the borrowing costs increases by 10%, the fair value of the 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative would decrease and the related loss in the Statement of Operations would decrease by $0.1 million at December 31, 2019.

If the expected volatility increases by 10%, the fair value of the 7% Convertible Debentures embedded derivative would increase and the related loss in the Statement of Operations would increase by $0.7 million at December 31, 2019.

Non-hedge derivative contracts

The non-hedge accounted collar contracts are considered fair value through profit or loss financial instruments with fair value determined using pricing models that utilize a variety of observable inputs that are a combination of quoted prices, applicable yield curves and credit spreads. The non-hedge derivative contracts are included with accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the balance sheet.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized loss of $0.2 million on the non-hedge accounted collar contracts.

6. INVENTORIES

Inventories include the following components:



	As of		As of
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Stockpiled ore	$	7,578	$	6,613
In-process ore	2,721		4,188
Materials and supplies	28,167		23,659
Finished goods	394		736
Total	$	38,860	$	35,196

The cost of inventories expensed for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $171.4 million and $209.4 million, respectively.

Net realizable value adjustments of $1.2 million were recorded for stockpiled ore in the year ended December 31, 2019 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $2.8 million).

7. MINING INTERESTS

The following table shows the breakdown of the cost, accumulated depreciation and net book value of plant and equipment, mining properties and construction in progress:



	Plant and equipment			Mining properties		Construction in progress			Total
Cost
As of December 31, 2017	479,214			798,433		126,923			1,404,570
Additions	95			677		45,485			46,257
Transfers	16,516			127,902		(144,418		)	—
Capitalized interest	—			—		579			579
Change in rehabilitation provision estimate	—			3,218		—			3,218
Disposals and other	(17,065		)	—		—			(17,065		)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	478,760		$	930,230	$	28,569		$	1,437,559
Additions	2,869			288		72,615			75,772
Transfers	11,586			71,337		(82,923		)	—
Change in rehabilitation provision estimate	—			4,830		—			4,830
Disposals and other	(621		)	—		—			(621		)
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	492,594		$	1,006,685	$	18,261		$	1,517,540

Accumulated depreciation
As of December 31, 2017	437,292			713,220		—			1,150,512
Depreciation and amortization	12,349			20,900		—			33,249
Disposals and other	(16,842		)	—		—			(16,842		)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	432,799		$	734,120	$	—		$	1,166,919
Depreciation and amortization	10,582			19,044		—			29,626
Disposals and other	(456		)	—		—			(456		)
Impairment charges (see Note 19)	7,338			49,424		—			56,762
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	450,263		$	802,588	$	—		$	1,252,851

Carrying amount
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	45,961		$	196,110	$	28,569		$	270,640
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	42,331		$	204,097	$	18,261		$	264,689

Additions to plant and equipment include right-of-use assets related to the Company's corporate office space. As at December 31, 2019, the right-of-use assets had net carrying amounts of $3.3 million (December 31, 2018 - $3.0 million). The total minimum lease payments are disclosed in Note 12 - Debt.

8. INCOME TAXES

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are fully recognized when we conclude sufficient positive evidence exists to demonstrate that it is probable that a deferred tax asset will be realized. These factors included, but are not limited to, (a) historic and expected future levels of taxable income; (b) tax plans that affect whether tax assets can be realized; and (c) the nature, amount and expected timing of reversal of taxable temporary differences. Levels of future income are affected by market price of gold, forecasted future costs of production and quantities of proven and probable gold reserves. If these factors or other circumstances changes, the Company records an adjustment to the recognition of deferred tax asset to reflect the Company’s latest assessment of the amount of deferred tax asset that is probable to be realized.

Our net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018 include the following components:



	December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets
Tax losses carried forward	$	—		$	10,322
Deductible temporary differences relating to provisions	4,672			5,995
Deferred tax liabilities
Mine property costs	25,226			15,723
Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets	$	(20,554	)	$	594

The composition of our unrecognized deferred tax assets by tax jurisdiction is summarized as follows:



	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Deductible temporary differences
Canada	$	7,006	$	8,844
Ghana	49,869		31,509
	$	56,875	$	40,353

Tax losses
Canada	$	60,195	$	50,718
U.S.	138		175
Ghana	305,261		287,545
	$	365,594	$	338,438

Total unrecognized deferred tax assets
Canada	$	67,201	$	59,562
U.S.	138		175
Ghana	355,130		319,054
	$	422,469	$	378,791

The income tax expense includes the following components:



	For the years ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Current tax expense
Current tax on net earnings	$	6,291	$	—
Deferred tax expense
Originating and reversal of temporary differences in the current year	21,148		12,350
Income tax expense	$	27,439	$	12,350

A reconciliation of expected income tax on net loss before minority interest at statutory rates with the actual income tax expense is as follows:



	For the years ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Net loss before tax	$	(50,534	)	$	(11,721	)
Statutory tax rate	26.5		%	26.5		%
Tax benefit at statutory rate	$	(13,392	)	$	(3,106	)

Foreign tax rates	(21,367		)	(15,562		)
Other	—			132
Non taxable/deductible items	1,914			(676		)
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets due to exchange rates	(2,424		)	3,427
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets due to impairment	19,867			—
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets	42,841			28,135
Deferred income tax expense	$	27,439		$	12,350

At December 31, 2019, the Company had a tax pool and loss carryovers expiring as follows:



	Canada		Ghana		Other
2020	$	—	$	63,099	$	—
2021	—		12,822		—
2022	—		—		—
2023	—		80,486		—
2024	—		130,324		—
2026	8,519		—		—
2027	12,918		—		—
2028	11,659		—		—
2029	17,679		—		—
2030	15,802		—		—
2031	29,646		—		—
2032	14,351		—		—
2033	6,177		—		174
2034	—		—		364
2035	8,450		—		1
2036	13,777		—		120
2037	15,565		—		—
2038	27,439		—		—
2039	24,997		—		—
Indefinite	40,347		585,443		—
Total	$	247,326	$	872,174	$	659

The total of $872.2 million of the Ghana tax pool is usable against taxable income generated at Prestea.

The Ghana Revenue Authority (“GRA”) has issued a tax assessment to the company’s subsidiary (Golden Star (Wassa) Limited) related to 2014-2016. The assessment claimed a reduction in the tax losses attributable by $29 million. The company believes that the majority of the matters noted in the assessment are incorrect and has filed an appeal in an attempt to resolve these matters. Overall, it is the company’s current assessment that the relevant assessments and claims by the GRA are without merit. No amounts have been recorded for any potential liability and the company intends to defend any follow up in relation to this matter should it arise. The amount of loss, if any, cannot be determined at the current time.

9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include the following components:



	As of		As of
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Trade and other payables	$	44,494	$	42,947
Accrued liabilities	38,567		25,522
Payroll related liabilities	7,781		10,015
Total	$	90,842	$	78,484

10. REHABILITATION PROVISIONS

At December 31, 2019, the total undiscounted amount of future cash needs for rehabilitation was estimated to be $73.8 million. A discount rate assumption of 2%, inflation rate assumption of 2% and a risk premium of 5% were used in both 2019 and 2018 to value the rehabilitation provisions. The changes in the carrying amount of the rehabilitation provisions are as follows:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Beginning balance	$	66,225		$	70,712
Accretion of rehabilitation provisions	730			691
Changes in estimates	4,651			138
Cost of reclamation work performed	(3,171		)	(5,316		)
Balance at the end of the period	$	68,435		$	66,225

Current portion	$	5,826		$	7,665
Long term portion	62,609			58,560
Total	$	68,435		$	66,225

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an increase in estimate for Wassa of $1.6 million due to a revision in the timing of payments. At December 31, 2019, the rehabilitation provision for Wassa was $17.8 million (2018- $17.2 million). The Company expects the payments for reclamation to be incurred between 2020 and 2027.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an increase in estimate for Prestea of $3.1 million. The increase is due to a $3.3 million increase in the expected reclamation costs relating to the non-refractory operation, slightly offset by a $0.2 million reduction in expected reclamation costs relating to the refractory liability. The $0.2 million (2018 - $3.1 million) reduction in refractory obligation was recorded as other expense/(income) since the carrying value of the underlying refractory assets were $nil after suspension of its operation in 2015. At December 31, 2019, the rehabilitation provision for Prestea was $50.6 million (2018 - $49.0 million). The Company expects the payments for reclamation to be incurred between 2020 and 2029.

11. DEFERRED REVENUE

The Company through its subsidiary Caystar Finance Co. completed a $145 million gold purchase and sale agreement (“Streaming Agreement”) with RGLD Gold AG ("RGLD"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Gold, Inc. Golden Star will deliver 10.5% of gold production from Wassa and Prestea at a cash purchase price of 20% of spot gold until 240,000 ounces have been delivered. Thereafter, 5.5% of gold production will be delivered from Wassa and Prestea at a cash purchase price of 30% of spot gold price. As at December 31, 2019 the Company had delivered a total of 100,181 ounces of gold to RGLD since the inception of the Streaming Agreement.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold 21,720 ounces of gold to RGLD. Revenue recognized on the ounces sold to RGLD during the year ended December 31, 2019 consisted of $6.0 million of cash payment proceeds and $13.3 million of deferred revenue recognized in the period (see Note 17).



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Beginning balance	$	119,948		$	109,956
Impact of adopting IFRS 15 on January 1, 2018	—			18,980
Deferred revenue recognized before cumulative catch-up adjustment	(13,334		)	(13,738		)
Variable consideration adjustment	3,073			—
Interest on financing component of deferred revenue	4,288			4,750
Balance at the end of the period	$	113,975		$	119,948

Current portion	$	11,191		$	14,316
Long term portion	102,784			105,632
Total	$	113,975		$	119,948

As the Company’s Streaming Agreement contains a variable component, each time there is a significant change in the underlying gold production of the Company’s mines a cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue is required. In 2019, the Company realized an adjustment to revenue and finance costs due to an increase in the Company’s resource and reserve estimates related primarily to the Wassa mine. The result of the adjustment was to reduce revenue by $9.3 million, reduce finance expense by $6.2 million and increase deferred revenue by $3.1 million.

12. DEBT

The following table displays the components of our current and long term debt instruments:



	As of		As of
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Current debt:
Lease liabilities	$	987	$	1,151
Ecobank Loan III	—		5,555
Ecobank Loan IV	—		4,000
Vendor agreement	—		16,776
Macquarie Credit Facility	15,000		—
Total current debt	$	15,987	$	27,482
Long term debt:
Leases liabilities	$	1,394	$	532
Ecobank Loan III	—		14,380
Ecobank Loan IV	—		13,700
7% Convertible Debentures	47,002		44,612
Macquarie Credit Facility	42,386		—
Total long term debt	$	90,782	$	73,224

Current portion	$	15,987	$	27,482
Long term portion	90,782		73,224
Total	$	106,769	$	100,706

Macquarie Credit Facility

On October 17, 2019, the Company closed a $60 million senior secured credit facility with Macquarie Bank Limited (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility is repayable in equal quarterly installments of $5 million of principal, commencing on June 30, 2020. The final maturity date is March 31, 2023. The interest rate is 4.5% plus the applicable USD LIBOR rate. The Credit Facility is subject to normal course financial covenants including a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of greater than 1.20:1 and a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of less than 3:1. The Company is in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility as at December

31, 2019. Certain subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors under the Credit Facility, namely, Caystar Holdings, Bogoso Holdings, Wasford Holdings, Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited, Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, and Caystar Finance Co.

Golden Star used a portion of the proceeds of the Credit Facility to repay Ecobank Loan III, Ecobank Loan IV, and the Vendor Agreement (as defined below) with Volta River Authority.

Lease liabilities

Lease liabilities include equipment lease agreements that the Company entered into during the year ended December 31, 2018 for a period of 24 months, totaling $1.6 million as at December 31, 2019. Additionally, leases liabilities include $1.7 million lease agreements related to the Company's corporate office space which have remaining lease terms of up to 6 years and interest rates of 6.5% - 7.5% over the terms of the lease.

Short-term lease payments for the period ended December 31, 2019 were $6.8 million.

Ecobank Loan III

On February 22, 2017, the Company through its subsidiary Golden Star (Wassa) Limited closed a $25 million secured Medium Term Loan Facility ("Ecobank Loan III") with Ecobank Ghana Limited. Ecobank Loan III had a term of 60 months from the date of initial drawdown and was secured by, among other things, Wassa's existing plant, and certain machinery and equipment having a specified value. The interest rate on the loan was three month LIBOR plus 8%, per annum, payable monthly in arrears beginning a month following the initial drawdown. Repayment of principal commenced six months following the initial drawdown and was thereafter payable quarterly in arrears. The Company had twelve months to drawdown the loan.

On January 24, 2018, the Company drew down $15.0 million of the Ecobank Loan III. The full $25.0 million had been drawn as at December 31, 2018.

As at December 31, 2019, the Ecobank III Loan had been fully repaid using the proceeds from the Credit Facility.

Ecobank Loan IV

On June 28, 2018, the Company through its subsidiary Golden Star (Wassa) Limited closed a $20.0 million secured loan facility ("Ecobank Loan IV") with Ecobank Ghana Limited and used the facility to repay in full the $20.0 million Royal Gold loan the Company had outstanding. The loan was secured by, among other things, Wassa's existing plant, and certain machinery and equipment having a specified value. There were no prepayment penalties associated with Ecobank Loan IV and the loan was repayable within 60 months of initial drawdown. Repayment of principal commenced September 2018 and was thereafter payable quarterly in arrears. Interest was payable monthly in arrears at an interest rate equal to three month LIBOR plus a spread of 7.5% per annum.

As at December 31, 2019, the Ecobank Loan IV had been fully repaid using the proceeds from the Credit Facility.

7% Convertible Debentures

The 7% Convertible Debentures were issued on August 3, 2016, in the amount of $65.0 million due August 15, 2021. The Company entered into exchange and purchase agreements with two holders of its 5% Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2017 to exchange $42.0 million principal amount of the outstanding 5% Convertible Debentures for an equal principal amount of 7% Convertible Debentures (the "Exchange"), with such principal amount being included in the issuance of the $65.0 million total aggregate principal amount of the 7% Convertible Debentures. The Company did not receive any cash proceeds from the Exchange. The 7% Convertible Debentures are governed by the terms of an indenture dated August 3, 2016, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as indenture trustee.

The 7% Convertible Debentures are senior unsecured obligations of the Company, bear interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2017, and will mature on August 15, 2021, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Subject to earlier redemption or purchase, the 7% Convertible Debentures are convertible at any time until the close of business on the third business day immediately preceding August 15, 2021 at the option of the holder, and may be settled, at the Company's election, in cash, common shares of the Company, or a combination of cash and common shares based on an initial conversion rate. The initial conversion rate of the 7% Convertible Debentures, subject to adjustment, is approximately 222 common shares of the Company per $1,000 principal amount of 7% Convertible Debentures being converted, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $4.50 per common share. The initial conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. If the 7% Convertible Debentures are converted before August 1, 2019, the Company will, in addition to the consideration payable with the conversion, be required to make a conversion make-whole payment in cash, common shares of the Company or a combination thereof, at the Company's election, equal to the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of interest that would have been made on the 7% Convertible Debentures converted had such debentures remained outstanding from the conversion date to August 1, 2019, subject to certain restrictions. The present value of the remaining scheduled interest payments will be computed using a discount rate equal to 2.0%.

Prior to August 15, 2019, the Company could not redeem the 7% Convertible Debentures except in the event of certain changes in applicable tax law. On or after August 15, 2019, the Company may redeem all or part of the outstanding 7% Convertible Debentures at the redemption price, only if the last reported sales price of the Company's common shares for 20 or more trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day prior to the date the Company provides the notice of redemption to holders exceeds 130% of the conversion price in effect on each such trading day. The redemption price is equal to the sum of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the 7% Convertible Debentures to be redeemed, (2) any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, and (3) a redemption make-whole payment, payable in cash, common shares of the Company or a combination thereof, at the Company's election, equal to the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of interest that would have been made on the 7% Convertible Debentures to be redeemed had such debentures remained outstanding from the redemption date to August 15, 2021 (excluding interest accrued to, but excluding, the redemption date, which is otherwise paid pursuant to the preceding clause (2)).

The conversion feature referred to above is an embedded derivative. The Company selected to bifurcate the conversion feature from the host instrument, thereby separating it from the debt component. The debt component is recorded at amortized cost, and the embedded derivative is accounted for at fair value. At August 3, 2016, the date of the debt issuance, the fair value of the embedded derivative was $12.3 million. At December 31, 2019, the fair value of the embedded derivative was $5.6 million (December 31, 2018 - $4.2 million). The revaluation loss of $1.4 million is recorded in the Statement of Operations (year ended December 31, 2018 - revaluation gain of $6.8 million).

There were no conversions of the 7% Convertible Debentures during 2019, therefore, as at December 31, 2019, $51.5 million principal amount of 7% Convertible Debentures remains outstanding.

The changes in the carrying amount of the 7% Convertible Debentures are as follows:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Beginning balance	$	44,612	$	42,515
Accretion of 7% Convertible Debentures discount	2,390		2,097
Balance at the end of the period	$	47,002	$	44,612

Vendor Agreement

On May 4, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with Volta River Authority, a significant account creditor to settle $36.5 million of current liabilities. Under this agreement, the Company paid $12.0 million and deferred the payment of the remaining $24.5 million until January 2018, after which the outstanding balance was repaid in equal installments over 24 months commencing on January 31, 2018. Interest of 7.5% accrued and was payable beginning in January 2017 (the "Vendor Agreement").

As at December 31, 2019, the Vendor Agreement had been fully repaid using the proceeds from the Credit Facility.

Debt Repayment Schedule

Schedule of payments on outstanding debt as of December 31, 2019:



	Year ending December 31, 2020		Year ending December 31, 2021		Year ending December 31, 2022		Year ending December 31, 2023		Year ending December 31, 2024		Year ending December 31, 2025		Maturity
Lease liabilities
Principal	$	987	$	258	$	275	$	294	$	313	$	254	2025
Interest	106		81		64		45		25		5

7% Convertible Debentures
Principal	—		51,498		—		—		—		—		2021
Interest	3,605		3,605		—		—		—		—

Macquarie Credit Facility
Principal	15,000		20,000		20,000		5,000		—		—		2023
Interest	3,667		2,436		1,135		80		—		—

Total principal	$	15,987	$	71,756	$	20,275	$	5,294	$	313	$	254
Total interest	7,378		6,122		1,199		125		25		5
	$	23,365	$	77,878	$	21,474	$	5,419	$	338	$	259

13. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company consolidated the common shares of the Company on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every five pre-consolidation common shares. The common shares of the Company began trading on a consolidation-adjusted basis on the TSX and the NYSE American when the markets opened on October 30, 2018.

All share data and equity-based compensation plans have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the consolidation.



	Note	Number of Common Shares	Share Capital
Balance at December 31, 2017		76,116,215	$	783,167
Private placement	a	32,642,100	125,672
Shares issued under DSUs		36,194	20
Shares issued under options		24,500	77
Share issue costs		—	(901		)
Balance at December 31, 2018		108,819,009	$	908,035
Shares issued under options		437,772	2,054
Shares issued under PRSUs, net of tax		128,282	116
Balance at December 31, 2019		109,385,063	$	910,205

On October 1, 2018, the Company completed a $125.7 million strategic investment with La Mancha Holding S.à r.l. ("La Mancha"), a Luxembourg-incorporated private gold investment company through a private placement. La Mancha was issued 32,642,100 Golden Star common shares, representing approximately 30% of the outstanding share capital (on a non-diluted basis) after giving effect to La Mancha's investment.

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Our commitments and contingencies include the following items:

Environmental bonding in Ghana

The Ghana Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") requires environmental compliance bonds that provide assurance for environmental remediation at our Bogoso/Prestea and Wassa mining operations. To meet this requirement the Company has environmental bonds totaling $9.6 million and $8.1 million for Wassa and Bogoso/Prestea respectively, with a commercial bank in Ghana. These bonds are guaranteed by Golden Star Resources Ltd. There is also a cross guarantee between Wassa and Bogoso/Prestea. The Company also held cash deposits of $1.1 million and $1.0 million for each operation, which are recorded as restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets.

Government of Ghana's rights to increase its participation

Under Act 703, the Government of Ghana has the right to acquire a special share in our Ghanaian subsidiaries at any time for no consideration or such consideration as the Government of Ghana and such subsidiaries might agree, and a pre-emptive right to purchase all gold and other minerals produced by such subsidiaries. A special share carries no voting rights and does not participate in dividends, profits or assets. If the Government of Ghana acquires a special share, it may require the Company to redeem the special share at any time for no consideration or for consideration determined by the Company. To date, the Government of Ghana has not sought to exercise any of these rights at our properties.

Royalties

Government of Ghana

The Government of Ghana receives a royalty equal to 5% of mineral revenues earned by Bogoso/Prestea and Wassa.

Asikuma Properties

As part of the acquisition of the Asikuma properties in 2003, the Company agreed to pay the seller a net smelter return royalty on future gold production from Mampon mineral property which is located on the Asikuma property. As per the acquisition agreement, there will be no royalty due on the first 200,000 ounces produced from Mampon. The amount of the royalty is based on a sliding scale which ranges from 2% of net smelter return at gold prices at or below $300 per ounce and progressively increases to 3.5% for gold prices in excess of $400 per ounce. Since the ounces mined at Mampon were below the 200,000 ounces threshold, we are not required to pay a royalty on this property.

Mansiso Properties

Bogoso Gold Limited agreed to grant, transfer and convey to Birim Goldfields (Ghana) Limited a net smelter return royalty of 3.5% for any average gold price above $400 per ounce in respect of all mineral products that may be produced from the land pertaining to the Ghanaian Mansiso mineral property. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company accrued $0.7 million (year ended December 31, 2018 - $nil) in royalty payments related to the Mansiso mineral property.

Legal proceedings

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, from time to time, arising in the ordinary course of its business. It is not expected that any material liability will arise from current legal proceedings or have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future business, operations or financial condition.

15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Share-based compensation expenses recognized in general and administrative expense in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, are as follows:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Share options	$	1,890		$	1,248
Deferred share units	689			565
Share appreciation rights	(52		)	(502		)
Performance share units	592			(33		)
	$	3,119		$	1,278

Share options

On May 5, 2016, the Fourth Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan") was approved by shareholders to (i) reserve an additional 2,000,000 common shares for the Stock Option Plan, thereby increasing the total number of common shares issuable from 5,000,000 common shares to 7,000,000 common shares under the Stock Option Plan; (ii) provide for the grant of "incentive stock options" (being stock options designated as "incentive stock options" in an option agreement and that are granted in accordance with the requirements of, and that conforms to the applicable provisions of, Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code); and (iii) to make such other changes to update the provisions of the Stock Option Plan in light of current best practices. Options granted are non-assignable and are exercisable for a period of ten years or such other period as is stipulated in a stock option agreement between Golden Star and the optionee.

Under the Plan, we may grant options to employees, consultants and directors of the Company or its subsidiaries of up to 7,000,000 shares, of which 1,202,583 are available for grant as of December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - 1,917,767). The exercise price of each option is not less than the closing price of our shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the day prior to the date of grant. Options typically vest over periods ranging from immediately to four years from the date of grant. Vesting periods are determined at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.

The fair value of option grants is estimated at the grant dates using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Fair values of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were based on the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019	2018
Expected volatility	51.20%	70.06%
Risk-free interest rate	1.73%	2.39%
Expected lives	5.74 years	5.68 years

The weighted average fair value per option granted during the year ended December 31, 2019 was $2.54 CAD (year ended December 31, 2018 - $2.82 CAD). As at December 31, 2019, there was $0.5 million of share-based compensation expense (December 31, 2018 - $0.6 million) relating to the Company's share options to be recorded in future periods. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized an expense of $1.9 million (year ended December 31, 2018 - $1.2 million).

A summary of option activity under the Company's Stock Option Plan during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:



	Options ('000)		Weighted– Average Exercise price ($CAD)	Weighted– Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2017	3,326		5.93	5.9
Granted	642		4.61	9.2
Exercised	(25	)	3.24	1.6
Forfeited	(116	)	8.96	3.6
Expired	(329	)	9.35	0
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018	3,498		5.28	6.3
Granted	806		5.21	9.2
Exercised	(438	)	3.82	7.3
Forfeited	(35	)	5.49	7.7
Expired	(55	)	8.50	0
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019	3,776		5.39	4.7

Exercisable as of December 31, 2018	2,664		5.42	5.5
Exercisable as of December 31, 2019	3,320		5.41	4.1

The number of options outstanding by strike price as of December 31, 2019 is shown in the following table:



	Options outstanding			Options exercisable
	Number outstanding at December 31, 2019	Weighted-average remaining contractual life	Weighted-average exercise price	Number outstanding at December 31, 2019	Weighted-average exercise price
Range of exercise price (Cdn$)	('000)	(years)	(Cdn$)	('000)	(Cdn$)
1.50 to 2.50	581	3.7	1.90	581	1.90
2.51 to 3.50	373	5.7	2.82	373	2.82
3.51 to 4.50	605	3.0	4.34	588	4.35
4.51 to 5.50	1,187	7.3	5.03	782	4.96
5.51 to 7.50	482	4.6	6.46	448	6.47
7.51 to 10.50	322	2.0	9.67	322	9.67
10.51 to 17.65	226	0.6	14.92	226	14.92
	3,776	4.7	5.39	3,320	5.41

The number of options outstanding by strike price as of December 31, 2018 is shown in the following table:



	Options outstanding			Options exercisable
	Number outstanding at December 31, 2018	Weighted-average remaining contractual life	Weighted-average exercise price	Number outstanding at December 31, 2018	Weighted-average exercise price
Range of exercise price (Cdn$)	('000)	(years)	(Cdn$)	('000)	(Cdn$)
1.50 to 2.50	604	6.1	1.90	604	1.90
2.51 to 3.50	534	7.1	2.81	405	2.82
3.51 to 4.50	581	4.9	4.35	581	4.35
4.51 to 5.50	689	9.1	4.63	205	4.68
5.51 to 7.50	487	7.7	6.48	266	6.46
7.51 to 10.50	378	2.9	9.50	378	9.50
10.51 to 17.65	225	1.9	14.92	225	14.92
	3,498	6.3	5.28	2,664	5.42

Deferred share units ("DSUs")

The Company's Deferred Share Unit Plan (the “DSU Plan”) was adopted on March 9, 2011 and was amended and restated as of March 14, 2016 (the “Restatement Effective Date”). Pursuant to the DSU Plan, directors may elect to receive all or part of their retainer in DSUs having a market value equal to the portion of the retainer to be received in that form, subject to such limits as the Compensation Committee may impose. The Compensation Committee may also grant to any director or executive officer, in each year, DSUs having a market value not greater than the total compensation payable to such director or executive officer for that year, including any salary or bonus but excluding any director’s retainer. The number of DSUs to be issued is determined by dividing the amount of the retainer or base salary determined as the basis for the award by the volume-weighted average trading price of a Common Share (as reported by the NYSE American) for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the date the DSUs are awarded. The vesting schedule of the DSUs is determined at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, but generally in the case of DSUs granted to directors in lieu of director retainers, the DSUs vest immediately on the award date. DSUs otherwise awarded to directors and officers as part of total compensation payable generally vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the award date.

At the election of the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion, each DSU granted after the Restatement Effective Date may be redeemed for: (a) cash payment equal to the market value of one Common Share on the date of redemption (the “Redemption Value”), after deduction of applicable taxes and other source deductions required by applicable laws; (b) such number of common shares purchased by the Company on the public market as having an aggregate market value equal to the Redemption Value; or (c) any combination of the foregoing, so long as the aggregate redemption price has a fair market value equal to the Redemption Value. In addition to the foregoing, the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion, may redeem DSUs granted prior to the Restatement Effective Date for common shares issued by the Company from treasury.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 , the DSUs that were granted vested immediately and a compensation expense of $0.7 million was recognized for these grants (year ended December 31, 2018 - $0.6 million). As of December 31, 2019, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to DSUs granted under the Company's DSU Plan.

A summary of DSU activity during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019	2018
Number of DSUs, beginning of period ('000)	1,086	1,018
Granted	188	150
Exercised	—	(82	)
Number of DSUs, end of period ('000)	1,274	1,086

Share appreciation rights ("SARs")

On February 13, 2012, the Company adopted a Share Appreciation Rights ("SARs") Plan. The plan allows SARs to be issued to executives, employees and directors that vest after a period of three years. These awards are settled in cash on the exercise date equal to the Company's stock price less the strike price. Since these awards are settled in cash, the Company marks-to-market the associated expense for each award at the end of each reporting period using a Black-Scholes model. The Company accounts for these as liability awards and marks-to-market the fair value of the award until final settlement.

As of December 31, 2019, there was approximately $0.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested SARs (December 31, 2018 - $0.3 million). For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a recovery of $0.1 million related to these cash settled awards (year ended December 31, 2018 - $0.5 million).

A summary of the SARs activity during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Number of SARs, beginning of period ('000)	674		533
Granted	285		304
Exercised	(203	)	(36	)
Forfeited	(160	)	(127	)
Expired	(3	)	—
Number of SARs, end of period ('000)	593		674

Performance share units ("PSUs")

On January 1, 2014, the Company adopted a Performance Share Unit ("PSU") Plan. Each PSU represented one notional common share that was redeemed for cash based on the value of a common share at the end of the three-year performance period, to the extent performance and vesting criteria had been met. The PSUs vested at the end of a three-year performance period. The cash award was determined by multiplying the number of units by the performance adjustment factor, which ranged from 0% to 200%. The performance adjustment factor was determined by comparing the Company's share price performance to the share price performance of a peer group of companies as listed in the PSU Plan. As the Company was required to settle these awards in cash, they were accounted for as liability awards with corresponding compensation expense recognized.

The final PSU grant vested on December 31, 2018 and, as a result, the Company did not recognize a PSU expense in 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2018 the Company recognized a $0.4 million recovery related to PSU's. The Company paid out the final amount owing of $6.4 million in April 2019 and as at December 31, 2019 there is no longer a PSU liability recognized on the Balance Sheet.

A summary of the PSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Number of PSUs, beginning of period ('000)	1,173		2,721
Settled	(1,173	)	(1,548	)
Number of PSUs, end of period ('000)	—		1,173

2017 Performance and restricted share units ("PRSUs")

On May 4, 2017, the Company adopted a 2017 performance and restricted share unit plan (the "2017 PRSU Plan"). Pursuant to the 2017 PRSU Plan, performance share units ("2017 PSUs") and restricted share units ("2017 RSUs" and, together with the 2017 PSUs, the "Share Units") may be issued to any employee or officer of the Company or its designated affiliates. Share Units may be redeemed for: (i) common shares issued from treasury; (ii) common shares purchased in the secondary market; (iii) a cash payment; or (iv) a combination of (i), (ii) and (iii). Under the 2017 PRSU plan, the Company may grant up to a maximum of 2,200,000 common shares. As at December 31, 2019, 1,242,155 share units were available for grant.

PRSUs are accounted for as equity awards with a corresponding compensation expense recognized. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $0.6 million expense (year ended December 31, 2018 - $0.3 million).

A summary of the PRSU activity during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Number of PRSUs, beginning of period ('000)	791		339
Granted	561		480
Settled	(324	)	—
Forfeited	(394	)	(28	)
Number of PRSUs, end of period ('000)	634		791

16. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted loss per common share:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Net loss attributable to Golden Star shareholders	$	(67,434	)	$	(18,123	)

Weighted average number of basic shares (millions)	109.0			84.3

Loss per share attributable to Golden Star shareholders:
Basic	$	(0.62	)	$	(0.21	)
Diluted	$	(0.62	)	$	(0.21	)

17. REVENUE

Revenue includes the following components:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Revenue - Streaming Agreement
Cash payment proceeds	$	6,027		$	6,036
Deferred revenue recognized	13,334			13,738
Variable consideration adjustment	(9,262		)	—
	10,099			19,774
Revenue - Spot sales	254,638			253,243
Total revenue	$	264,737		$	273,017

18. COST OF SALES EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization include the following components:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Contractors	$	24,249		$	32,536
Electricity	17,598			17,663
Fuel	7,773			7,347
Raw materials and consumables	41,377			41,910
Salaries and benefits	60,943			58,501
Transportation costs	1,329			1,751
General and administrative	9,833			9,490
Other	7,047			6,830
Mine operating expenses	$	170,149		$	176,028
Severance charges	368			14,858
Operating costs (to)/from metal inventory	(353		)	12,886
Inventory net realizable value adjustment and write-off	1,216			5,655
Royalties	14,960			14,302
	$	186,340		$	223,729

19. IMPAIRMENT CHARGES

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company completed its annual budgeting process. Management observed a decrease in the Prestea mine’s cash flow reflecting adjustments to key mine planning, cost and working capital assumptions following the conclusion of the independent review of the underground operations at Prestea which resulted in a trigger for an impairment test.

The recoverable amount of the Prestea CGU of $nil was determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis of an indicative life of mine model. This life of mine model is management’s best estimate of the recoverable amount of Prestea’s assets at December 31, 2019.

The impairment test concluded that the recoverable amount of the Prestea CGU using a Value In Use model was lower than its carrying value as at December 31, 2019. This resulted in an impairment charge of $56.8 million to the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss and a reduction in the carrying value of Prestea’s assets.

Key Assumptions:

The key assumptions used in determining the recoverable amount of the Prestea CGU include gold price, discount rate and life of mine.



	2019 Test
Assumptions
Gold Price per oz - short term	$1,435 - $1,500
Gold Price per oz - long term	$1,400
Discount Rate	7	%
Life of Mine (years)	7

Changes in gold price and the discount rate assumptions can have a material impact on the recoverable value of each CGU. A significant change in gold prices will result in a reassessment of our life of mine plans, including the determination of reserves and resources which will impact on the recoverable amount of the CGUs.

The Company ran sensitivities at Prestea assuming a -/+ $100/oz price for gold as well as a +/- 1% change in the discount rate using the existing discounted cash flow model. Management concluded that an increase of $100/oz over the life of the mine would reduce the impairment charge to $30.0 million. None of the other changes would have had a material impact on the impairment charge.

Gold Price - Management estimated gold prices by considering the average of the most recent market commodity price forecasts from a number of recognized financial analysts.

Discount rate - A pre-tax discount rate was based on the Company’s estimated weighted average cost of capital.

Life of Mine - The life of mine was estimated using management’s latest information including Prestea’s latest reserves and resources estimates as well as information gathered from the independent operational review.

20. FINANCE EXPENSE, NET

Finance income and expense includes the following components:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Interest income	$	(1,442	)	$	(559	)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	10,715			13,281
Interest on financing component of deferred revenue (see Note 11)	4,288			4,750
Variable adjustment component (see Note 11)	(6,189		)	—
Net foreign exchange gain	(479		)	(91		)
Accretion of rehabilitation provision	730			691
	$	7,623		$	18,072

On February 1, 2018, Prestea Underground mine achieved commercial production, therefore no capitalized interest was recorded since.

21. OTHER EXPENSE/(INCOME)

Other expense/(income) includes the following components:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	165			(305		)
Gain on reduction of asset retirement obligations	(179		)	(3,080		)
Corporate office relocation costs	7,221			—
Other expense/(income)	4,358			(218		)
	$	11,565		$	(3,603	)

22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no material related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 other than the items disclosed below.

Key management personnel

Key management personnel is defined as members of the Board of Directors and certain senior officers. Compensation of key management personnel are as follows, with such compensation made on terms equivalent to those prevailing in an arm's length transaction:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019		2018
Salaries, wages, and other benefits	$	5,469	$	3,753
Bonuses	1,947		1,052
Share-based compensation	2,547		1,965
	$	9,963	$	6,770

23. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries at December 31, 2019. The principal operating subsidiaries are Wassa and Prestea, in which the Company has a 90% ownership interest in each.

Set out below is summarized financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material to the group. The amounts are disclosed on a 100% basis and disclosure for each subsidiary are based on those included in the consolidated financial statements before inter-company eliminations.

Summarized statement of financial position



	Wassa						Prestea
	As of December 31,						As of December 31,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Non-controlling interest percentage	10		%	10		%	10		%	10		%

Current assets	$	142,603		$	129,656		$	14,623		$	13,633
Current liabilities	163,640			150,404			1,267,815			1,152,156
	(21,037		)	(20,748		)	(1,253,192		)	(1,138,523		)
Non-current assets	182,982			141,262			79,788			134,090
Non-current liabilities	37,327			42,588			45,871			62,737
	145,655			98,674			33,917			71,353
Net assets/(liabilities)	124,618			77,926			(1,219,275		)	(1,067,170		)

Non-controlling interest	$	20,275		$	15,605		$	(102,788	)	$	(87,578	)

Summarized income statement



	Wassa				Prestea
	For the years ended December 31,				For the years ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2019			2018
Revenue	$	216,678	$	190,016	$	66,820		$	93,134
Net income/(loss) and comprehensive income/(loss)	46,691		30,491		(152,106		)	(88,332		)

Summarized cash flows



	Wassa				Prestea
	For the years ended December 31,				For the years ended December 31,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities	78,809		57,897		(88,883	)	(77,115	)
Cash flows used in investing activities	(49,622	)	(34,984	)	(10,685	)	(11,956	)
Cash flows (used in)/provided by financing activities	(26,993	)	(31,112	)	98,994		85,581

24. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

Segmented revenue and results

The Company has reportable segments as identified by the individual mining operations. Segments are operations reviewed by the executive management. Each segment is identified based on quantitative and qualitative factors.



For the Years Ended December 31,	Wassa		Prestea			Other			Corporate			Total
2019
Revenue	$	203,820	$	60,917		—			—			$	264,737
Mine operating expenses	98,722		71,427			—			—			170,149
Severance charges	225		143			—			—			368
Operating costs from/(to) metal inventory	299		(652		)	—			—			(353		)
Inventory net realizable value adjustment and write-off	—		1,216			—			—			1,216
Royalties	10,877		4,083			—			—			14,960
Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization	110,123		76,217			—			—			186,340
Depreciation and amortization	17,134		11,920			—			—			29,054
Mine operating margin/(loss)	76,563		(27,220		)	—			—			49,343
Impairment charges	—		56,762			—			—			56,762
Income tax expense	27,439		—			—			—			27,439
Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	4,671		(15,211		)	—			—			(10,540		)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Golden Star	$	35,357	$	(72,751	)	$	1,190		$	(31,230	)	$	(67,434	)

Capital expenditures	$	60,123	$	13,018		—			—			$	73,141

2018
Revenue	$	183,078	$	89,939		$	—		$	—		$	273,017
Mine operating expenses	86,916		89,112			—			—			176,028
Severance charges	4,970		9,888			—			—			14,858
Operating costs from metal inventory	7,184		5,702			—			—			12,886
Inventory net realizable value adjustment and write-off	3,684		1,971			—			—			5,655
Royalties	9,508		4,794			—			—			14,302
Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization	112,262		111,467			—			—			223,729
Depreciation and amortization	22,066		11,873			—			—			33,939
Mine operating margin/(loss)	48,750		(33,401		)	—			—			15,349
Income tax expense	12,350		—			—			—			12,350
Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	3,043		(8,991		)	—			—			(5,948		)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Golden Star	$	27,994	$	(25,351	)	$	(8,543	)	$	(12,223	)	$	(18,123	)

Capital expenditures	$	35,420	$	11,414								$	46,834

Segmented Assets

The following table presents the segmented assets:



	Wassa		Prestea		Other		Corporate		Total
December 31, 2019
Total assets	$	233,634	$	94,453	$	2,951	$	43,022	$	374,060

December 31, 2018
Total assets	$	181,446	$	147,815	$	898	$	87,828	$	417,987

Information about major customers

Currently, approximately 90% of our gold production is sold through a South African gold refinery. Except for the sales to RGLD as part of the Streaming Agreement, the refinery arranges for the sale of gold on the day it is shipped from the mine sites and we receive payment for gold sold two working days after the gold leaves the mine site. The global gold market is competitive with numerous banks and refineries willing to buy gold on short notice. Therefore, we believe that the loss of one of our current customers would not materially delay or disrupt revenue.

25. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

During the year ended December 31, 2019 , the Company paid $7.7 million of income taxes and $7.1 million of interest (the year ended December 31, 2018 - $nil and $7.9 million, respectively).

Changes in working capital for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable	$	(3,290	)	$	215
(Increase)/decrease in inventories	(4,861		)	9,187
Increase in prepaids and other	(180		)	(737		)
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	753			(25,837		)
Decrease in other liability (see Note 15)	(6,410		)	—
Total changes in working capital	$	(13,988	)	$	(17,172	)

Other includes the following components:



	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2019			2018
Loss/(gain) on disposal of assets	$	165		$	(305	)
Inventory net realizable value adjustment and write-off	1,216			5,544
Loss on fair value of marketable securities	9			175
Unrealized loss on non-hedge derivative contracts	211			—
Accretion of vendor agreement	731			731
Accretion of rehabilitation provisions (see Note 10)	730			691
Amortization of financing fees	642			1,322
Accretion of 7% Convertible Debentures discount	2,390			2,097
Interest on lease obligation (see Note 3)	22			—
Gain on reduction of rehabilitation provisions	(179		)	(3,080		)
Interest on financing component of deferred revenue (see Note 11)	4,288			4,750
Variable consideration adjustment (See Note 11)	3,073
PRSU settlement	(349		)	—
	$	12,949		$	11,925

Reconciliation of debt arising from financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:



	Equipment financing credit facility			Lease liabilities			Ecobank Loan III			Ecobank Loan IV			Vendor Agreement			7% Convertible Debentures		Royal Gold loan			Macquarie Credit Facility			Total
December 31, 2017	$	147		$	1,498		$	9,559		$	—		$	23,069		$	42,515	$	18,817		$	—		$	95,605
Cash flows
Proceeds from debt agreements	—			—			15,000			20,000			—			—		—			—			35,000
Principal payments on debt	(147		)	(1,714		)	(4,723		)	(1,999		)	(7,024		)	—		—			—			(15,607		)
Royal Gold loan repayment	—			—			—			—			—			—		(20,000		)				(20,000		)
Non-cash changes
Capitalized loan fee	—			—			—			(340		)	—			—		—			—			(340		)
Equipment lease	—			1,899			—			—			—			—		—			—			1,899
Accretion of debt	—			—			99			39			731			2,097		1,183			—			4,149
December 31, 2018	$	—		$	1,683		$	19,935		$	17,700		$	16,776		$	44,612	$	—		$	—		$	100,706
Cash flows
Proceeds from debt agreements	—			—			—			—			—			—		—			60,000			60,000
Principal payments on debt	—			(1,441		)	(20,277		)	(18,000		)	(17,507		)	—		—			—			(57,225		)
Non-cash changes
Capitalized loan fee	—			—			—			—			—			—		—			(2,614		)	(2,614		)
Corporate office lease	—			2,139			—			—			—			—		—			—			2,139
Accretion of debt	—			—			342			300			731			2,390		—			—			3,763
December 31, 2019	$	—		$	2,381		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	47,002	$	—		$	57,386		$	106,769

26. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Our exposure to market risk includes, but is not limited to, the following risks: changes in interest rates on our debt, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price fluctuations.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. We manage the liquidity risk inherent in these financial obligations by preparing monthly financial summaries, quarterly forecasts and annual long-term budgets which forecast cash needs and expected cash availability to meet future obligations. Typically these obligations are met by cash flows from operations and from cash on hand. Scheduling of capital spending and acquisitions of financial resources may also be employed, as needed and as available, to meet the cash demands of our obligations.

Our ability to repay or refinance our future obligations depends on a number of factors, some of which may be beyond our control. Factors that influence our ability to meet these obligations include general global economic conditions, credit and capital market conditions, results of operations, mineral reserves and resources and the price of gold.

Macquarie Credit Facility Financial Covenants

The Macquarie Credit Facility includes covenant clauses requiring the Company to maintain certain key financial ratios. The Company must maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of greater than 1.20:1, tested quarterly on a rolling four-quarter basis as at the end of each of the fiscal quarters beginning with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020; maintain a ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA of less than 3.00:1, tested quarterly on a rolling four-quarter basis as at the end of each of the fiscal quarters; demonstrate, on the basis of the consolidated financial statements and annual consolidated corporate budget, that from December 31, 2020 and for each fiscal quarter thereafter, the Convertible Debentures can be repaid in full in cash by the maturity in August 2021 while maintaining (after giving effect to such repayment in cash) a positive cash position (excluding restricted cash) of $25 million; and ensure that at all times the sum of aggregate indebtedness does not exceed $116.5 million.

The following table shows our contractual obligations as at December 31, 2019:



	Payment due (in thousands) by period
(Stated in thousands of U.S dollars)	Less than 1 Year		1 to 3 years		4 to 5 years		More than 5 Years		Total
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	90,842	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	90,842
Debt¹	15,000		91,498		5,000		—		111,498
Lease liabilities	987		533		607		254		2,381
Interest on long term debt	7,378		7,321		150		5		14,854
Purchase obligations	17,318		—		—		—		17,318
Rehabilitation provisions²	5,826		17,749		25,877		24,316		73,768
Total	$	137,351	$	117,101	$	31,634	$	24,575	$	310,661


¹	Includes the outstanding repayment amounts from the 7% Convertible Debentures maturing on August 15, 2021 and the Macquarie Credit Facility.


²	Rehabilitation provisions indicates the expected undiscounted cash flows for each period.

As at December 31, 2019, the Company has current assets of $107.3 million compared to current liabilities of $123.8 million. As at December 31, 2019, the Company had a cash balance of $53.4 million.

The Company expects to meet its short-term financial needs through its cash on hand and cash flow from operations.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Macquarie Credit Facility is 4.5% plus the applicable USD LIBOR rate. Based on our current $60.0 million outstanding balance , a 100 basis point change in the USD LIBOR rate would result in a nominal change in interest expense. We have not entered into any agreements to hedge against unfavorable changes in interest rates, but may in the future actively manage our exposure to interest rate risk.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

Currency risk is risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, the value of cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies can fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates.

Since our revenues are denominated in U.S. dollars and our operating units transact much of their business in U.S. dollars, we are typically not subject to significant impacts from currency fluctuations. However, certain purchases of labor, operating supplies and capital assets are denominated in Ghana cedis, euros, British pounds, Australian dollars, South African rand and Canadian dollars. To accommodate these purchases, we maintain operating cash accounts in non-US dollar currencies and appreciation of these non-US dollar currencies against the U.S. dollar results in a foreign currency gain and a decrease in non-U.S. dollar currencies results in a loss. In the past, we have entered into forward purchase contracts for South African rand, euros and other currencies to hedge expected purchase costs of capital assets. During 2019 and 2018, we had no currency related derivatives. At December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we held $6.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of foreign currency.

Commodity price risk

Gold is our primary product and, as a result, changes in the price of gold can significantly affect our results of operations and cash flows. Based on our gold production in the year, a $100 per ounce change in gold price would result in approximately a $18.7 million and $17.8 million change in our sales revenues and operating cash flows, respectively. To reduce gold price volatility, we have at various times entered into gold price hedges. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company entered into costless collars consisting of puts and calls, on 50,000 ounces of gold with a floor price of $1,400 per ounce and a ceiling price of $1,750 per ounce with maturity dates ranging from October 2019 to September 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized loss of $0.2 million on the non-hedge accounted collar contracts.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. Our credit risk is primarily associated with liquid financial assets and derivatives. We limit exposure to credit risk on liquid financial assets by holding our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and deposits at highly-rated financial institutions. Risks associated with gold trade receivables is considered minimal as we sell gold to a credit-worthy buyer who settles promptly within two days of receipt of gold bullion.

27. CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company manages its capital in a manner that will allow it to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance.

In the management of capital, the Company includes the components of equity, long-term debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, and investments.



	As of			As of
	December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
(Deficiency)/equity	$	(32,123	)	$	42,037
Long-term debt	90,782			73,224
	$	58,659		$	115,261
Cash and cash equivalents	(53,367		)	(96,507		)
	$	5,292		$	18,754

The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In doing so, the Company may issue new shares, restructure or issue new debt and acquire or dispose of assets.

In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company prepares annual budgets that are updated as necessary depending on various factors, including successful capital deployment and general industry conditions. The Company's treasury policy specifies that cash is to be held in banks with a rating of A or higher by Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. In addition, the Company's investment policy allows investment of surplus funds in permitted investments consisting of US treasury bills, notes and bonds, government sponsored agency debt obligations, corporate debt or municipal securities with credit rating of at least AA. All investments must have a maximum term to maturity of one year.