Kinross Reports 2015 Second-Quarter Results
TORONTO, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 07/29/15 -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K) (NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
(This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and financial and operating performance of the Company. We refer to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on page 18 of this release. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)
2015 second quarter highlights:
- Production1: 660,898 gold equivalent ounces (Au eq. oz.), compared with 679,831 ounces in Q2 2014.
- Revenue: $755.2 million, compared with $911.9 million in Q2 2014.
- Production cost of sales2: $724 per Au eq. oz., compared with $742 in Q2 2014.
- All-in sustaining cost2: $1,011 per Au eq. oz. sold, compared with $976 in Q2 2014. All-in sustaining cost per gold ounce (Au oz.) sold on a by-product basis was $1,006 in Q2 2015, compared with $967 in Q2 2014.
- Adjusted operating cash flow2: $161.4 million, or $0.14 per share, compared with $240.3 million, or $0.21 per share, in Q2 2014.
- Adjusted net earnings/loss2,3: Loss of $13.6 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with adjusted earnings of $32.9 million, or $0.03 per share, in Q2 2014.
- Reported net earnings/loss3: Loss of $83.2 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with earnings of $46.0 million, or $0.04 per share, in Q2 2014.
- Balance sheet strength: Increased cash and cash equivalents to $1,031.4 million, decreased net debt4 to $960.2 million, $250 million in senior notes due in 2016 only significant debt maturity until 2019.
- Average realized gold price: $1,194 per ounce, compared with $1,285 per ounce in Q2 2014.
- Outlook: Kinross is tracking at the high end of 2015 guidance for production (2.4 - 2.6 million Au eq. oz.), at the low end of guidance for production cost of sales ($720 - $780 per Au eq. oz.) and all-in sustaining cost ($1,000 - $1,100 per Au eq. oz.), and below total capital expenditure guidance ($725 million).
- Comprehensive spending review: Kinross is continuing its comprehensive review of its non-operating discretionary spending in order to further reduce costs. This is in addition to further measures being taken to strengthen the business, including plans to reduce costs and enhance performance at its Tasiast operation, and an agreement reached in July to extend Kinross’ debt profile and amend its debt covenant.
CEO Commentary
J. Paul Rollinson, CEO, made the following comments in relation to 2015 second quarter results:
"Kinross continued to deliver on its targets, with production in the first half of 2015 tracking at the high-end of guidance for the year, and all-in sustaining cost tracking at the low-end of the full-year forecast. The Company achieved these results despite a temporary suspension of operations at Maricunga and fewer ounces sold due to timing of some gold sales, which, together with a decline in the gold price, impacted earnings. Kinross nonetheless continued to generate free cash flow in Q2, in large part as a result of its strong operational performance, benefits from foreign exchange and lower oil prices, and a company-wide effort to drive down procurement costs and reduce working capital.
With strong liquidity, including more than $1 billion in cash on the balance sheet, Kinross is well-positioned to weather the current market volatility. This is no coincidence -- over the past three years we have actively and prudently managed the balance sheet in a declining gold price environment -- and we will continue to do so, with a number of ongoing initiatives to further strengthen the Company’s financial position and drive down costs.”
Financial results
Summary of financial and operating results
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Three months ended June
30, Six months ended June
30,
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(in millions, except
ounces, per share
amounts, and per ounce
amounts) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Operating Highlights from
Continuing Operations
Total gold equivalent
ounces(a)
Produced(c) 667,529 686,130 1,303,657 1,358,310
Sold(c) 633,148 709,606 1,274,900 1,338,243
Attributable gold
equivalent ounces(a)
Produced(c) 660,898 679,831 1,290,258 1,344,521
Sold(c) 626,246 703,234 1,260,811 1,324,765
Financial Highlights from
Continuing Operations
Metal sales $ 755.2 $ 911.9 $ 1,536.6 $ 1,729.3
Production cost of sales $ 458.5 $ 525.9 $ 913.1 $ 981.9
Depreciation, depletion
and amortization $ 216.7 $ 215.3 $ 422.9 $ 411.7
Impairment charges $ 24.5 $ - $ 24.5 $ -
Operating (loss) earnings $ (67.8) $ 80.2 $ (25.3) $ 161.6
Net earnings (loss)
attributable to common
shareholders $ (83.2) $ 46.0 $ (89.9) $ 77.8
Basic earnings (loss) per
share attributable to
common shareholders $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.07
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share attributable to
common shareholders $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.07
Adjusted net earnings
(loss) attributable to
common shareholders(b) $ (13.6) $ 32.9 $ 1.7 $ 67.0
Adjusted net earnings
(loss) per share(b) $ (0.01) $ 0.03 $ 0.00 $ 0.06
Net cash flow provided
from operating activities $ 167.2 $ 163.9 $ 417.3 $ 374.4
Adjusted operating cash
flow(b) $ 161.4 $ 240.3 $ 376.2 $ 482.5
Adjusted operating cash
flow per share(b) $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.33 $ 0.42
Average realized gold
price per ounce $ 1,194 $ 1,285 $ 1,206 $ 1,292
Consolidated production
cost of sales per
equivalent ounce(c)
sold(b) $ 724 $ 741 $ 716 $ 734
Attributable(a) production
cost of sales per
equivalent ounce(c)
sold(b) $ 724 $ 742 $ 717 $ 735
Attributable(a) production
cost of sales per ounce
sold on a by-product
basis(b) $ 712 $ 725 $ 704 $ 717
Attributable(a) all-in
sustaining cost per ounce
sold on a by-product
basis(b) $ 1,006 $ 967 $ 982 $ 978
Attributable(a) all-in
sustaining cost per
equivalent ounce(c)
sold(b) $ 1,011 $ 976 $ 987 $ 988
Attributable(a) all-in
cost per ounce sold on a
by-product basis(b) $ 1,092 $ 1,055 $ 1,071 $ 1,078
Attributable(a) all-in
cost per equivalent
ounce(c) sold(b) $ 1,094 $ 1,062 $ 1,074 $ 1,084
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(a) "Total" includes 100% of Chirano production. "Attributable" includes
Kinross' share of Chirano (90%) production.
(b) The definition and reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures
is included on pages 13 to 17 of this news release.
(c) "Gold equivalent ounces" include silver ounces produced and sold
converted to a gold equivalent based on a ratio of the average spot
market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratio for the
second quarter of 2015 was 72.75:1, compared with 65.67:1 for the
second quarter of 2014 and for the first six months of 2015 was
72.84:1, compared with 64.36:1 for the first six months of 2014.
The following operating and financial results are based on second-quarter 2015 gold equivalent production from continuing operations. Production and cost measures are on an attributable basis:
Production: Kinross produced 660,898 attributable Au eq. oz. in Q2 2015, a 3% decrease compared with Q2 2014, due mainly to lower production at Maricunga as a result of heavy rains in March, which temporarily suspended operations, and at Paracatu, due to lower mill throughput and recoveries, partially offset by increased production at Fort Knox.
Production cost of sales: Production cost of sales per Au eq. oz.2 decreased to $724 for Q2 2015, compared with $742 for Q2 2014, mainly as a result of lower energy costs and favourable foreign exchange rates.
Production cost of sales per Au oz. on a by-product basis2 was $712 in Q2 2015, compared with $725 in Q2 2014, based on Q2 2015 attributable gold sales of 608,893 ounces and attributable silver sales of 1,262,492 ounces.
All-in sustaining cost: All-in sustaining cost per Au eq. oz. sold2 was $1,011 in Q2 2015, compared with $976 in Q2 2014, primarily due to higher capital expenditures and fewer attributable gold ounces sold, partially offset by lower energy costs and favourable foreign exchange rates. All-in sustaining cost per Au oz. sold on a by-product basis2 was $1,006 in Q2 2015, compared with $967 in Q2 2014.
Revenue: Revenue from metal sales was $755.2 million in Q2 2015, compared with $911.9 million during the same period in 2014, primarily due to a lower average realized gold price and lower gold equivalent ounces sold as a result of timing of sales.
Average realized gold price: The average realized gold price in Q2 2015 declined to $1,194 per ounce, compared with $1,285 per ounce in Q2 2014.
Margins: Kinross' attributable margin per Au eq. oz. sold(5) was $470 per Au eq. oz. for Q2 2015, compared with a Q2 2014 margin of $543 per Au eq. oz.
Operating cash flow: Adjusted operating cash flow2 was $161.4 million for Q2 2015, or $0.14 per share, compared with $240.3 million, or $0.21 per share, for Q2 2014.
Earnings/loss: Adjusted net loss2,3 was $13.6 million, or $0.01 per share, for Q2 2015, compared with adjusted net earnings of $32.9 million, or $0.03 per share, for Q2 2014.
Reported net loss3was $83.2 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with reported net earnings of $46.0 million, or $0.04 per share, for Q2 2014. Reported net loss was due mainly to a $24.5 million inventory write-down at Maricunga as a result of an extreme weather event in Chile, and lower revenue due to a lower average gold price and timing of gold sales from Russia.
Capital expenditures: Capital expenditures increased to $128.5 million for Q2 2015, compared with $120.0 million for the same period last year, primarily due to the Paracatu Santo Antonio tailings reprocessing initiative.
Balance sheet strength
Kinross continued to strengthen its financial position despite recent declines in the gold price, increasing its cash position, decreasing its net debt and optimizing its debt portfolio.
As of June 30, 2015, Kinross had cash and cash equivalents of $1,031.4 million, excluding restricted cash, adding $20.9 million during the quarter, and $47.9 million since December 31, 2014. The Company has available credit of $1,513.1 million.
As of June 30, 2015, Kinross' net debt4 was $960.2 million, a reduction of $17.3 million during the quarter and $73.1 million since December 31, 2014.
On July 24, 2015, the Company extended the maturity dates of its $500 million term loan and $1.5 billion revolving credit facility by one year, to 2019 and 2020 respectively. As part of this extension, the terms of Kinross' debt covenant were amended, resulting in an improvement in the net debt to EBITDA ratio6. Based on this amendment, the June 30, 2015 ratio would decrease by 24 basis points to 1.02, well below the maximum permitted level of 3.50.
Other than $250 million in senior notes and $50 million of the outstanding Kupol loan, both of which are scheduled to be repaid by September 2016, Kinross has no debt maturities until 2019.
Operating results
Mine-by-mine summaries for 2015 second-quarter operating results may be found on pages eight and 12 of this news release. Highlights include the following:
Americas
The region performed well in the quarter and is on track to meet its production and cost of sales forecast for the year. At Fort Knox, production increased compared with Q1 2015 due to higher grade mill material and the seasonal impact of warmer weather on heap leach performance. Cost of sales per ounce decreased compared with the previous quarter due to higher mill grades and an increase in gold ounces sold, and decreased year-over-year mainly as a result of lower fuel and power costs. At Kettle River-Buckhorn, production increased slightly compared with Q1 2015, but was down compared with Q2 2014 due to lower grades associated with the expected wind-down of the operation in 2016. Cost of sales per ounce was lower compared with Q1 2015 due to a decrease in fuel costs but increased year-over-year as a result of lower grades. At Round Mountain, cost of sales decreased compared with the previous year and quarter due to lower costs for fuel and supplies related to the heap. Round Mountain also benefited from a continuous improvement initiative, launched in Q4 2014, to improve heap leach performance, which has contributed to increased production and lower costs. The initiative includes optimizing the flow of loaded solution to the carbon columns and other leaching operational improvements.
Paracatu's production decreased year-over-year and compared with Q1 2015 due to reduced throughput and recovery, primarily as a result of the metallurgical characteristics of the ore mined in the open pit during the quarter. Recoveries improved in June, and better performance is expected for the remainder of the year, as mining moved to other areas of the pit. Paracatu's production cost of sales declined compared with Q2 2014 as a result of lower power costs and favourable foreign exchange rates, but increased on a per ounce basis compared with the previous quarter as result of lower production. Maricunga's production decreased year-over-year and compared with Q1 2015 primarily due to heavy rains in late March which suspended mining and crushing operations for nine weeks. While operations have resumed, third quarter production will be impacted by the lack of ore placed on the leach pad during the suspension. Production is expected to improve in Q4. Maricunga's production cost of sales increased compared with Q1 2015 and Q2 2014 due to the resulting reduction in production.
Russia
The region continues to perform well, and is on track to be at the higher end of production and the lower end of cost of sales guidance for the year. Second quarter production at the combined Kupol and Dvoinoye operation was slightly higher compared with the previous quarter as the region began to increase the proportion of higher grade Dvoinoye ore processed through the Kupol mill. The mill is now expected to process approximately 1,200 tonnes of Dvoinoye ore per day, representing approximately 25% of the total throughput, and thereby increasing overall mill grade. Approximately 87,500 Au eq. oz. were produced from processing Dvoinoye ore in Q2 2015. Production cost of sales per ounce for Q2 2015 decreased 8% to $490 per Au eq. oz. compared with the prior year, due mainly to productivity enhancements and favourable foreign exchange movements.
Revenue and production cost of sales per ounce would have benefited further, and overall Company earnings were impacted, by the timing of gold sales. The region produced 191,160 attributable Au eq. oz, but sold 159,950 attributable Au eq. oz. The outstanding ounces were sold in July and the region is expected to see the benefits of additional gold sales in Q3.
West Africa
The region is on track to be at the higher end of production and lower end of cost of sales guidance for the year. At Chirano, production was fairly consistent with the previous quarter, and higher year-over-year, mainly as a result of the mill repairs carried out in Q2 2014. Production cost of sales per ounce increased year-over-year due to higher underground mobile equipment maintenance costs and fuel consumption.
Tasiast's production increased compared with Q1 2015 as a result of higher mill grades and mill recoveries but decreased compared to Q2 2014 due to the wind-down of the dump leach. Production cost of sales per ounce increased year-over-year due mainly to higher maintenance and material supply costs.
Tasiast optimization update
Following the Q1 2015 decision to defer the 38,000 t/d mill expansion in order to preserve balance sheet strength, Kinross continues to focus on optimizing the Tasiast operation to enhance performance and reduce costs.
In addition to a number of continuous improvement initiatives, Kinross is exploring opportunities to optimize mill throughput to address the hardness of the higher grade ore. One concept, which is currently being analysed, involves enhancing the comminution circuit with the installation of additional grinding equipment to improve milling capacity. The objective is to optimize throughput in the near term, while preserving optionality for a possible future expansion at the appropriate time.
In July, Kinross also initiated discussions with the Government of Mauritania and employee representatives regarding cost saving measures; one option under consideration includes a potential workforce reduction.
Tasiast remains an attractive brownfield growth opportunity with a significant mineral resource base. In order to leverage Tasiast's future potential, the Company will continue to look for ways to reduce costs and advance growth opportunities in a financially disciplined way.
Organic production initiatives
La Coipa Phase 7 update: A pre-feasibility study (PFS), begun in Q2 2014 to explore potential re-start options at La Coipa, remains on track to be completed during the third quarter of 2015. The Company continues to believe in the project's potential to mine higher grade material and leverage existing infrastructure in an attractive jurisdiction. The PFS contemplates blending and processing material from the recently delineated Phase 7 mineralization and material from other already defined mineral deposits on the property. Metallurgical test work to understand optimal blend and throughput continues to be a major component of the PFS.
A decision on whether to continue advancing the project will be based on the gold price environment and the status of permit applications. Exploration continues at several district targets, including Catalina, with the assessment of some attractive opportunities to extend the mine life beyond what the PFS will contemplate.
Paracatu Santo Antonio tailings reprocessing: The new continuous improvement project to reprocess tailings from the Santo Antonio tailings facility continues on track for an expected launch in the fourth quarter. The project remains on budget, with an estimated capital cost of $20 million. The project expects to add 34,000 Au oz. per year at a production cost of sales of $400 per ounce. The tailings will be reprocessed through Plant 1, with an expected production of approximately 11,000 Au oz. in Q4 2015.
Chirano mine life extension: Development of the decline at the Akoti deposit commenced in the second quarter, as the Company continues to proceed with plans to extend Chirano's estimated mine life by one year to 2020. Kinross expects to mine additional ounces at two known mineral deposits, Paboase and Akoti, with Akoti being the third underground mine expected to open. The anticipated mine life extension will also provide additional time to realize the exploration potential at Chirano, which is one of Kinross' most cost competitive operations and is located in a highly prospective and low cost mining area.
Outlook
The following section of the news release represents forward-looking information and users are cautioned that actual results may vary. We refer to the risks and assumptions contained in the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information on page 18 of this news release.
Kinross is tracking at the high end of its 2015 production guidance of approximately 2.4 - 2.6 million Au eq. oz.
The Company is tracking at the low end of its production cost of sales guidance range of $720 - $780 per Au eq. oz. and all-in sustaining cost guidance range of $1,000 - $1,100 per Au eq. oz. sold, and below its capital expenditure forecast of approximately $725 million.
Other operating costs are now expected to be approximately $120 million, compared with the previously-stated guidance of $50 million, partly due to the impact of the extreme weather event in Chile, and changes to legal and tax-related accounting provisions.
Corporate Responsibility update
Kinross released its 2014 Corporate Responsibility Data Supplement, which provides updates on the Company's performance in the key areas of health and safety, environment, governance and community from its 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report. The Supplement also measures the Company's performance against the principles and standards of the UN Global Compact, which it joined in 2010.
Highlights from the 2014 report include: achieved best safety performance in Company history and among the best in the industry; reduced water usage by a net 25% compared with 2013; reduced non-mineral waste by 32% compared with 2013; 77% of total procurement spent in host countries; 98% of total workforce from host countries; contributed to 687 local community programs, initiatives and events that benefitted over 800,000 people; updated corporate Diversity Policy and achieved new gender diversity target of 33% female representation on Kinross' Board of Directors. Click here to read full report.
In June, Kinross was ranked as the top mining company on the list of Top 50 Most Socially Responsible Companies in Canada developed by Maclean's magazine in partnership with Sustainalytics, an independent sustainability investment research firm. Kinross was also recognized as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for the sixth consecutive year by Corporate Knights, a media and research firm that promotes social responsibility in the private sector.
Conference call details
In connection with the release, Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session. To access the call, please dial:
Canada & US toll-free -- 1-800-319-4610
Outside of Canada & US -- 1-604-638-5340
Replay (available up to 14 days after the call):
Canada & US toll-free -- 1-800-319-6413; Passcode - 3310 followed by #.
Outside of Canada & US -- 1-604-638-9010; Passcode - 3310 followed by #.
You may also access the conference call on a listen-only basis via webcast at our website www.kinross.com. The audio webcast will be archived on our website at www.kinross.com.
This release should be read in conjunction with Kinross' 2015 second-quarter unaudited Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis report at www.kinross.com. Kinross' 2015 second-quarter unaudited Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis have been filed with Canadian securities regulators (available at www.sedar.com) and furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). Kinross shareholders may obtain a copy of the financial statements free of charge upon request to the Company.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).
Review of operations
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Three months ended June 30, Gold equivalent ounces
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Produced Sold
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2015 2014 2015 2014
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Fort Knox 116,061 91,316 113,697 85,938
Round Mountain 48,448 42,275 47,893 42,378
Kettle River - Buckhorn 29,580 40,555 29,524 38,801
Paracatu 110,366 124,329 107,169 132,327
La Coipa - - - 21
Maricunga 47,713 64,290 50,957 64,333
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Americas Total 352,168 362,765 349,240 363,798
Kupol 191,160 195,275 159,950 216,765
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Russia Total 191,160 195,275 159,950 216,765
Tasiast 57,890 65,099 54,941 65,319
Chirano (100%) 66,311 62,991 69,017 63,724
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West Africa Total 124,201 128,090 123,958 129,043
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Operations Total 667,529 686,130 633,148 709,606
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (6,631) (6,299) (6,902) (6,372)
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Attributable Total 660,898 679,831 626,246 703,234
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(1) "nm" means not meaningful
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Six months ended June 30, Gold equivalent ounces
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Produced Sold
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2015 2014 2015 2014
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Fort Knox 198,734 174,904 195,700 198,649
Round Mountain 88,710 87,329 88,340 83,768
Kettle River - Buckhorn 53,845 66,472 53,691 64,630
Paracatu 235,051 251,414 232,098 248,103
La Coipa - - - 1,365
Maricunga 104,535 117,019 105,333 120,190
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Americas Total 680,875 697,138 675,162 716,705
Kupol 376,889 386,513 352,117 355,051
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Russia Total 376,889 386,513 352,117 355,051
Tasiast 111,899 136,770 106,731 131,705
Chirano (100%) 133,994 137,889 140,890 134,782
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West Africa Total 245,893 274,659 247,621 266,487
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Operations Total 1,303,657 1,358,310 1,274,900 1,338,243
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (13,399) (13,789) (14,089) (13,478)
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Attributable Total 1,290,258 1,344,521 1,260,811 1,324,765
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Three months ended June 30,
Production cost of
Production cost of sales/equivalent
sales ($millions) ounce sold
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2015 2014 2015 2014(1)
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Fort Knox $ 68.9 $ 71.7 $ 606 $ 834
Round Mountain 36.4 36.9 760 871
Kettle River - Buckhorn 23.4 24.9 793 642
Paracatu 90.5 114.6 844 866
La Coipa - 0.1 - nm
Maricunga 55.0 56.2 1,079 874
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Americas Total 274.2 304.4 785 837
Kupol 78.3 114.8 490 530
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Russia Total 78.3 114.8 490 530
Tasiast 58.4 66.5 1,063 1,018
Chirano (100%) 47.6 40.2 690 631
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West Africa Total 106.0 106.7 855 827
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Operations Total 458.5 525.9 724 741
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (4.8) (4.0)
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Attributable Total $ 453.7 $ 521.9 $ 724 $ 742
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(1) "nm" means not meaningful
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Six months ended June 30,
Production cost of
Production cost of sales/equivalent
sales ($millions) ounce sold
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2015 2014 2015 2014
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Fort Knox $ 124.0 $ 135.9 $ 634 $ 684
Round Mountain 72.4 74.2 820 886
Kettle River - Buckhorn 47.7 41.3 888 639
Paracatu 184.4 214.7 794 865
La Coipa - 1.7 - 1,245
Maricunga 111.0 114.8 1,054 955
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Americas Total 539.5 582.6 799 813
Kupol 169.8 181.3 482 511
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Russia Total 169.8 181.3 482 511
Tasiast 110.3 134.0 1,033 1,017
Chirano (100%) 93.5 84.0 664 623
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West Africa Total 203.8 218.0 823 818
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Operations Total 913.1 981.9 716 734
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (9.4) (8.4)
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Attributable Total $ 903.7 $ 973.5 $ 717 $ 735
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Consolidated balance sheets
(unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars, except share
amounts)
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As at
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June 30 December 31,
2015 2014
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,031.4 $ 983.5
Restricted cash 38.5 41.3
Accounts receivable and other assets 194.1 170.4
Current income tax recoverable 100.5 115.2
Inventories 1,181.2 1,276.7
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2,545.7 2,587.1
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Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 5,265.0 5,409.4
Goodwill 162.7 162.7
Long-term investments 99.3 111.0
Investments in associate and joint
venture 162.5 156.8
Other long-term assets 411.8 417.9
Deferred tax assets 62.9 106.5
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Total assets $ 8,709.9 $ 8,951.4
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $ 390.3 $ 421.9
Current income tax payable 15.9 19.2
Current portion of long-term debt 43.0 60.0
Current portion of provisions 42.1 43.1
Current portion of unrealized fair
value of derivative liabilities 37.0 60.2
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528.3 604.4
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Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt 1,987.1 1,998.1
Provisions 799.6 780.9
Other long-term liabilities 163.6 207.2
Deferred tax liabilities 412.7 469.0
Total liabilities 3,891.3 4,059.6
Equity
Common shareholders' equity
Common share capital $ 14,599.0 $ 14,587.7
Contributed surplus 235.6 239.0
Accumulated deficit (10,027.5) (9,937.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (35.2) (46.1)
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Total common shareholders' equity 4,771.9 4,843.0
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Non-controlling interest 46.7 48.8
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Total equity 4,818.6 4,891.8
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Total liabilities and equity $ 8,709.9 $ 8,951.4
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Common shares
Authorized Unlimited Unlimited
Issued and outstanding 1,146,280,014 1,144,576,474
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Consolidated statements of operations
(unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars, except per share
and share amounts)
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Three months ended Six months ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 2014
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Revenue
Metal sales $ 755.2 $ 911.9 $ 1,536.6 $ 1,729.3
Cost of sales
Production cost of
sales 458.5 525.9 913.1 981.9
Depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 216.7 215.3 422.9 411.7
Impairment charges 24.5 - 24.5 -
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Total cost of sales 699.7 741.2 1,360.5 1,393.6
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Gross profit 55.5 170.7 176.1 335.7
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Other operating
expense 49.0 15.3 65.3 33.0
Exploration and
business development 29.7 29.0 52.5 51.7
General and
administrative 44.6 46.2 83.6 89.4
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Operating earnings
(loss) (67.8) 80.2 (25.3) 161.6
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Other income (expense)
- net (6.3) (1.1) (8.2) (7.3)
Equity in earnings
(losses) of associate
and joint venture 5.9 (0.7) 4.9 (2.0)
Finance income 2.0 4.4 4.2 5.8
Finance expense (23.7) (19.9) (47.7) (32.7)
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Earnings (loss) before
tax (89.9) 62.9 (72.1) 125.4
Income tax recovery
(expense) - net 5.4 (17.2) (19.9) (48.3)
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Earnings (loss) from
continuing operations
after tax (84.5) 45.7 (92.0) 77.1
Loss from discontinued
operation after tax - (1.9) - (4.1)
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Net earnings (loss) $ (84.5) $ 43.8 $ (92.0) $ 73.0
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Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations
attributable to:
Non-controlling
interest $ (1.3) $ (0.3) $ (2.1) $ (0.7)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Common shareholders $ (83.2) $ 46.0 $ (89.9) $ 77.8
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net earnings (loss)
attributable to:
Non-controlling
interest $ (1.3) $ (0.3) $ (2.1) $ (0.7)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Common shareholders $ (83.2) $ 44.1 $ (89.9) $ 73.7
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Earnings (loss) per
share from continuing
operations attributable
to common shareholders
Basic $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.07
Diluted $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.07
Earnings (loss) per
share attributable to
common shareholders
Basic $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.06
Diluted $ (0.07) $ 0.04 $ (0.08) $ 0.06
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding (millions)
Basic 1,146.2 1,144.4 1,145.7 1,144.1
Diluted 1,146.2 1,153.9 1,145.7 1,152.5
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Consolidated statements of cash flows
(unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars)
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Three months ended Six months ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 2014
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Net inflow (outflow) of
cash related to the
following activities:
Operating:
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $ (84.5) $ 45.7 $ (92.0) $ 77.1
Adjustments to reconcile
net earnings (loss)
from continuing
operations to net cash
provided from (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 216.7 215.3 422.9 411.7
Impairment of
inventory 24.5 - 24.5 -
Equity in losses
(earnings) of
associate and joint
venture (5.9) 0.7 (4.9) 2.0
Non-hedge derivative
(gains) losses - net (1.8) 0.2 (0.8) 3.6
Share-based
compensation expense 4.3 7.0 8.9 14.2
Finance expense 23.7 19.9 47.7 32.7
Deferred tax expense
(recovery) 12.7 (33.9) (17.1) (5.1)
Foreign exchange
losses (gains) and
other (28.3) (14.6) (13.0) (53.7)
Changes in operating
assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable
and other assets (29.8) (113.5) 11.0 (63.5)
Inventories 36.5 31.7 87.2 8.3
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 28.0 51.1 0.4 37.1
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Cash flow provided from
operating activities 196.1 209.6 474.8 464.4
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income taxes paid (28.9) (45.7) (57.5) (90.0)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash flow of
continuing operations
provided from operating
activities 167.2 163.9 417.3 374.4
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash flow of
discontinued operations
used in operating
activities - (2.0) - (4.4)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Investing:
Additions to property,
plant and equipment (128.5) (120.0) (278.0) (288.9)
Net additions to long-
term investments and
other assets (20.0) (19.7) (41.7) (49.2)
Net proceeds from the
sale of property,
plant and equipment 1.6 0.3 1.9 1.4
Decrease in restricted
cash 2.6 16.6 2.8 15.8
Interest received and
other 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.5
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Net cash flow of
continuing operations
used in investing
activities (143.3) (121.7) (312.9) (318.4)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash flow of
discontinued operations
provided from investing
activities - - 1.0 -
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Financing:
Issuance of common
shares on exercise of
options - - - 0.1
Proceeds from issuance
of debt 3.0 119.8 22.5 742.2
Repayment of debt (3.0) (125.3) (52.5) (779.3)
Interest paid (2.5) (1.4) (23.5) (3.3)
Settlement of
derivative
instruments - - - (2.1)
Other (1.0) (0.2) (1.0) 0.2
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Net cash flow of
continuing operations
used in financing
activities (3.5) (7.1) (54.5) (42.2)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash flow of
discontinued operations
used in financing
activities - - - -
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and
cash equivalents of
continuing operations 0.5 1.6 (3.0) (5.2)
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Increase in cash and
cash equivalents 20.9 34.7 47.9 4.2
Cash and cash
equivalents, beginning
of period 1,010.5 704.0 983.5 734.5
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash
equivalents, end of
period $ 1,031.4 $ 738.7 $ 1,031.4 $ 738.7
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Operating Summary
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Ore Ore
Processed Processed
Tonnes Ore (Milled) (Heap
Mine Period Ownership Mined (1) (1) Leach) (1)
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('000 ('000 ('000
(%) tonnes) tonnes) tonnes)
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Americas Fort Knox Q2 2015 100 6,543 3,345 8,255
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Q1 2015 100 5,814 3,366 3,554
Q4 2014 100 5,453 3,261 8,782
Q3 2014 100 2,537 3,491 7,638
Q2 2014 100 3,241 3,479 6,638
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Round Q2 2015
Mountain(8) 50 5,286 748 4,372
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Q1 2015 50 7,494 146 6,726
Q4 2014 50 6,946 - 6,418
Q3 2014 50 6,265 1,010 5,956
Q2 2014 50 6,475 1,008 5,258
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Kettle River- Q2 2015
Buckhorn 100 95 130 -
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Q1 2015 100 93 111 -
Q4 2014 100 91 104 -
Q3 2014 100 81 93 -
Q2 2014 100 78 95 -
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Paracatu Q2 2015 100 11,435 11,392 -
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Q1 2015 100 11,616 11,825 -
Q4 2014 100 11,271 11,548 -
Q3 2014 100 12,898 12,635 -
Q2 2014 100 13,332 12,167 -
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Maricunga (8) Q2 2015 100 2,220 - 1,957
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Q1 2015 100 2,695 - 2,912
Q4 2014 100 4,227 - 4,192
Q3 2014 100 4,328 - 4,174
Q2 2014 100 3,854 - 3,792
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Russia Kupol (3)(4)(6)Q2 2015 100 516 423 -
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Q1 2015 100 464 418 -
Q4 2014 100 437 420 -
Q3 2014 100 428 417 -
Q2 2014 100 437 419 -
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West Q2 2015
Africa
Tasiast
100 1,609 605 521
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Q1 2015 100 1,009 630 66
Q4 2014 100 1,226 619 1,139
Q3 2014 100 3,445 615 2,303
Q2 2014 100 4,643 663 2,297
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Chirano - 100% Q2 2015 90 875 823 -
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Q1 2015 90 739 899 -
Q4 2014 90 866 883 -
Q3 2014 90 787 829 -
Q2 2014 90 666 615 -
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Chirano - 90% Q2 2015
90 875 823 -
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Q1 2015 90 739 899 -
Q4 2014 90 866 883 -
Q3 2014 90 787 829 -
Q2 2014 90 666 615 -
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Grade
Grade (Heap Recovery
Mine Period Ownership (Mill) Leach) (2)
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(%) (g/t) (g/t) (%)
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Americas Fort Knox Q2 2015 100 0.87 0.28 84%
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Q1 2015 100 0.64 0.29 82%
Q4 2014 100 0.86 0.30 84%
Q3 2014 100 0.62 0.30 86%
Q2 2014 100 0.50 0.29 84%
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Round Q2 2015
Mountain(8) 50 1.08 0.40 75%
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Q1 2015 50 0.65 0.40 67%
Q4 2014 50 nm 0.38 nm
Q3 2014 50 0.91 0.35 61%
Q2 2014 50 0.91 0.37 63%
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Kettle River- Q2 2015
Buckhorn 100 8.58 - 93%
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Q1 2015 100 6.02 - 91%
Q4 2014 100 7.46 - 93%
Q3 2014 100 9.78 - 95%
Q2 2014 100 11.96 - 94%
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Paracatu Q2 2015 100 0.41 - 72%
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Q1 2015 100 0.43 - 77%
Q4 2014 100 0.45 - 79%
Q3 2014 100 0.44 - 77%
Q2 2014 100 0.42 - 75%
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Maricunga (8) Q2 2015 100 - 0.81 nm
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Q1 2015 100 - 0.69 nm
Q4 2014 100 - 0.70 nm
Q3 2014 100 - 0.77 nm
Q2 2014 100 - 0.77 nm
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Russia Kupol (3)(4)(6)Q2 2015 100 13.43 - 95%
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Q1 2015 100 13.20 - 95%
Q4 2014 100 13.19 - 95%
Q3 2014 100 13.28 - 95%
Q2 2014 100 13.77 - 95%
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West Q2 2015
Africa
Tasiast
100 2.21 0.56 92%
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Q1 2015 100 2.00 0.97 89%
Q4 2014 100 2.18 0.75 93%
Q3 2014 100 2.27 0.70 93%
Q2 2014 100 2.04 0.62 89%
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Chirano - 100% Q2 2015 90 2.73 - 92%
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Q1 2015 90 2.62 - 89%
Q4 2014 90 2.96 - 91%
Q3 2014 90 2.95 - 93%
Q2 2014 90 3.42 - 92%
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Chirano - 90% Q2 2015
90 2.73 - 92%
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Q1 2015 90 2.62 - 89%
Q4 2014 90 2.96 - 91%
Q3 2014 90 2.95 - 93%
Q2 2014 90 3.42 - 92%
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Gold Eq Production
Production Gold Eq cost of
Mine Period Ownership (5) Sales (5) sales
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($
(%) (ounces) (ounces) millions)
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Americas Fort Knox Q2 2015 100 116,061 113,697 $ 68.9
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Q1 2015 100 82,673 82,003 55.1
Q4 2014 100 99,734 99,636 66.6
Q3 2014 100 104,815 110,187 88.5
Q2 2014 100 91,316 85,938 71.7
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Round Q2 2015
Mountain(8) 50 48,448 47,893 $ 36.4
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Q1 2015 50 40,262 40,447 36.0
Q4 2014 50 37,746 37,133 32.2
Q3 2014 50 44,764 45,540 35.9
Q2 2014 50 42,275 42,378 36.9
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Kettle River- Q2 2015
Buckhorn 100 29,580 29,524 $ 23.4
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Q1 2015 100 24,265 24,167 24.3
Q4 2014 100 24,735 24,849 19.7
Q3 2014 100 32,175 33,783 22.6
Q2 2014 100 40,555 38,801 24.9
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Paracatu Q2 2015 100 110,366 107,169 $ 90.5
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Q1 2015 100 124,685 124,929 93.9
Q4 2014 100 133,534 127,991 97.8
Q3 2014 100 136,078 136,233 105.7
Q2 2014 100 124,329 132,327 114.6
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Maricunga (8) Q2 2015 100 47,713 50,957 $ 55.0
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Q1 2015 100 56,822 54,376 56.0
Q4 2014 100 60,918 58,845 60.8
Q3 2014 100 69,279 68,434 60.3
Q2 2014 100 64,290 64,333 56.2
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Russia Kupol (3)(4)(6)Q2 2015 100 191,160 159,950 $ 78.3
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Q1 2015 100 185,729 192,167 91.5
Q4 2014 100 183,750 179,722 92.6
Q3 2014 100 180,838 216,225 106.6
Q2 2014 100 195,275 216,765 114.8
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West Q2 2015
Africa
Tasiast
100 57,890 54,941 $ 58.4
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Q1 2015 100 54,009 51,790 51.9
Q4 2014 100 63,277 58,236 57.2
Q3 2014 100 60,438 62,727 61.0
Q2 2014 100 65,099 65,319 66.5
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Chirano - 100% Q2 2015 90 66,311 69,017 $ 47.6
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Q1 2015 90 67,683 71,873 45.9
Q4 2014 90 75,952 72,318 42.3
Q3 2014 90 72,701 73,296 39.5
Q2 2014 90 62,991 63,724 40.2
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Chirano - 90% Q2 2015
90 59,680 62,115 $ 42.8
---------------------------------------------------
Q1 2015 90 60,915 64,686 41.3
Q4 2014 90 68,357 65,086 38.0
Q3 2014 90 65,431 65,966 35.6
Q2 2014 90 56,692 57,352 36.2
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Production
cost of
Mine Period Ownership sales/oz Cap Ex (7) DD&A
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($ ($
(%) ($/ounce) millions) millions)
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Americas Fort Knox Q2 2015 100$ 606 $ 26.7 $ 37.2
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Q1 2015 100 672 41.4 24.6
Q4 2014 100 668 19.2 27.0
Q3 2014 100 803 11.1 31.8
Q2 2014 100 834 26.0 30.7
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Round Q2 2015
Mountain(8) 50$ 760 $ 10.8 $ 12.0
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Q1 2015 50 890 11.2 9.0
Q4 2014 50 867 16.7 10.0
Q3 2014 50 788 13.0 5.6
Q2 2014 50 871 8.3 5.0
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Kettle River- Q2 2015
Buckhorn 100$ 793 $ - $ 3.3
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Q1 2015 100 1,006 0.6 4.1
Q4 2014 100 793 1.5 10.8
Q3 2014 100 669 2.7 14.1
Q2 2014 100 642 1.0 15.6
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Paracatu Q2 2015 100$ 844 $ 29.4 $ 36.4
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Q1 2015 100 752 16.3 37.8
Q4 2014 100 764 49.7 38.8
Q3 2014 100 776 31.6 41.1
Q2 2014 100 866 14.5 40.5
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Maricunga (8) Q2 2015 100$ 1,079 $ 7.1 $ 6.4
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Q1 2015 100 1,030 7.5 5.4
Q4 2014 100 1,033 2.7 13.4
Q3 2014 100 881 6.2 6.7
Q2 2014 100 874 11.4 11.5
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Russia Kupol (3)(4)(6)Q2 2015 100$ 490 $ 10.0 $ 56.3
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Q1 2015 100 476 15.5 63.9
Q4 2014 100 515 12.7 64.6
Q3 2014 100 493 23.4 75.0
Q2 2014 100 530 15.7 58.7
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West Q2 2015
Africa
Tasiast
100$ 1,063 $ 31.1 $ 18.7
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Q1 2015 100 1,002 36.4 16.2
Q4 2014 100 982 59.4 19.7
Q3 2014 100 972 44.5 15.9
Q2 2014 100 1,018 25.8 15.1
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Chirano - 100% Q2 2015 90$ 690 $ 4.9 $ 44.6
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Q1 2015 90 639 7.3 43.6
Q4 2014 90 585 10.5 42.7
Q3 2014 90 539 12.0 41.0
Q2 2014 90 631 9.0 35.5
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Chirano - 90% Q2 2015
90$ 690 $ 4.4 $ 40.1
---------------------------------------------------
Q1 2015 90 639 6.6 39.2
Q4 2014 90 585 9.5 38.4
Q3 2014 90 539 10.8 36.9
Q2 2014 90 631 8.1 32.0
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(1) Ore processed is to 100%, production and costs are to Kinross' account.
(2) Due to the nature of heap leach operations, recovery rates at Maricunga
cannot be accurately measured on a quarterly basis. Recovery rates at
Fort Knox, Round Mountain and Tasiast represent mill recovery only.
(3) The Kupol segment includes the Kupol and Dvoinoye mines.
(4) Kupol silver grade and recovery were as follows: Q2 (2015) 106.19g/t,
86.8%; Q1 (2015) 95.64 g/t, 85%; Q4 (2014) 92.78 g/t, 85%; Q3 (2014)
83.94 g/t, 88%; Q2 (2014) 88.79 g/t, 84%.
(5) Gold equivalent ounces include silver ounces produced and sold
converted to a gold equivalent based on the ratio of the average spot
market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratios for the
quarters presented are as follows: Q2 2015: 72.75:1; Q1 2015: 72.91:1;
Q4 2014: 72.73:1; Q3 2014: 64.89:1, Q2 2014: 65.67:1.
(6) Dvoinoye ore processed and grade were as follows: Q2 (2015) 104,465
tonnes, 26.43 g/t; Q1 (2015) 93,000 tonnes, 27.40 g/t; Q4 (2014) 90,083
tonnes, 26.14 g/t; Q3 (2014) 100,948 tonnes, 25.94 g/t; Q2 (2014)
91,204 tonnes, 28.68 g/t.
(7) Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis, consistent with the
statement of cash flows.
(8) "nm" means not meaningful
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures
The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this document. These measures are not defined under IFRS and should not be considered in isolation. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The inclusion of these measures is meant to provide additional information and should not be used as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers.
Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net earnings per share are non-GAAP measures which determine the performance of the Company, excluding certain impacts which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company's underlying performance for the reporting period, such as the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses, reassessment of prior year taxes and/or taxes otherwise not related to the current period, impairment charges, gains and losses and other one-time costs related to acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions, and non-hedge derivative gains and losses. Although some of the items are recurring, the Company believes that they are not reflective of the underlying operating performance of its current business and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Management believes that these measures, which are used internally to assess performance and in planning and forecasting future operating results, provide investors with the ability to better evaluate underlying performance, particularly since the excluded items are typically not included in public guidance. However, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share measures are not necessarily indicative of net earnings and earnings per share measures as determined under IFRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings from continuing operations to adjusted net earnings from continuing operations for the periods presented:
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Adjusted Earnings
---------------------------------------------------
(in millions, except
share and per share
amounts) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2015 2014 2015 2014
------------------------- -------------------------
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations
attributable to common
shareholders - as
reported $ (83.2) $ 46.0 $ (89.9) $ 77.8
------------------------- -------------------------
Adjusting items:
Foreign exchange
losses 6.5 1.3 7.5 9.6
Non-hedge derivatives
losses (gains) - net
of tax (0.1) 0.2 1.9 3.2
Losses (gains) on sale
of other assets - net
of tax (0.1) - 0.8 (0.2)
Foreign exchange
losses (gains) on
translation of tax
basis and foreign
exchange on deferred
income taxes within
income tax expense 2.8 (14.4) 20.5 (23.9)
Impairment charges -
net of tax 26.0 - 26.0 -
Taxes in respect of
prior years 19.3 (0.2) 19.7 0.5
Chile weather event
related costs, net of
tax 15.2 - 15.2 -
------------------------- -------------------------
69.6 (13.1) 91.6 (10.8)
------------------------- -------------------------
Adjusted net earnings
(loss) from continuing
operations attributable
to common shareholders $ (13.6) $ 32.9 $ 1.7 $ 67.0
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding - Basic 1,146.2 1,144.4 1,145.7 1,144.1
Adjusted net earnings
(loss) from continuing
operations per share $ (0.01) $ 0.03 $ 0.00 $ 0.06
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The Company makes reference to a non-GAAP measure for adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow per share. Adjusted operating cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations excluding certain impacts which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company's regular operating cash flow, and excluding changes in working capital. Working capital can be volatile due to numerous factors, including the timing of tax payments, and in the case of Kupol, a build-up of inventory due to transportation logistics. The Company uses adjusted operating cash flow internally as a measure of the underlying operating cash flow performance and future operating cash flow-generating capability of the Company. However, adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow per share measures are not necessarily indicative of net cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted operating cash flow from continuing operations for the periods presented:
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Adjusted Operating Cash Flow
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(in millions, except
share and per share
amounts) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2015 2014 2015 2014
------------------------- -------------------------
Net cash flow of
continuing operations
provided from operating
activities - as
reported $ 167.2 $ 163.9 $ 417.3 $ 374.4
------------------------- -------------------------
Adjusting items:
Working capital changes:
Accounts receivable and
other assets 29.8 113.5 (11.0) 63.5
Inventories (36.5) (31.7) (87.2) (8.3)
Accounts payable and
other liabilities,
including taxes 0.9 (5.4) 57.1 52.9
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(5.8) 76.4 (41.1) 108.1
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Adjusted operating cash
flow from continuing
operations $ 161.4 $ 240.3 $ 376.2 $ 482.5
------------------------- -------------------------
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding - Basic 1,146.2 1,144.4 1,145.7 1,144.1
------------------------- -------------------------
Adjusted operating cash
flow from continuing
operations per share $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.33 $ 0.42
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Consolidated production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as production cost of sales as per the consolidated financial statements divided by the total number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company's non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total production.
Attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as attributable production cost of sales divided by the attributable number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company's non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total production.
Management uses these measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of its operating properties. The following table presents a reconciliation of consolidated and attributable production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold for the periods presented:
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Consolidated and Attributable Production Cost of
Sales Per Equivalent Ounce Sold
---------------------------------------------------
Three months ended Six months ended
(in millions, except
ounces and production
cost of sales per
equivalent ounce) June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2015 2014 2015 2014
------------------------- -------------------------
Production cost of sales
- as reported $ 458.5 $ 525.9 $ 913.1 $ 981.9
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest (4.8) (4.0) (9.4) (8.4)
------------------------- -------------------------
Attributable production
cost of sales $ 453.7 $ 521.9 $ 903.7 $ 973.5
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Gold equivalent ounces
sold 633,148 709,606 1,274,900 1,338,243
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest (6,902) (6,372) (14,089) (13,478)
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Attributable gold
equivalent ounces sold 626,246 703,234 1,260,811 1,324,765
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Consolidated production
cost of sales per
equivalent ounce sold $ 724 $ 741 $ 716 $ 734
Attributable production
cost of sales per
equivalent ounce sold $ 724 $ 742 $ 717 $ 735
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Attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis is a non-GAAP measure which calculates the Company's non-gold production as a credit against its per ounce production costs, rather than converting its non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and crediting it to total production, as is the case in co-product accounting. Management believes that this measure provides investors with the ability to better evaluate Kinross' production cost of sales per ounce on a comparable basis with other major gold producers who routinely calculate their cost of sales per ounce using by-product accounting rather than co-product accounting.
The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis for the periods presented:
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Attributable Production Cost of Sales Per Ounce
Sold on a By-Product Basis
---------------------------------------------------
(in millions, except
ounces and production
cost of sales per
ounce) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2015 2014 2015 2014
------------------------- -------------------------
Production cost of sales
- as reported $ 458.5 $ 525.9 $ 913.1 $ 981.9
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest (4.8) (4.0) (9.4) (8.4)
Less: attributable
silver revenues (20.2) (27.2) (40.4) (51.7)
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Attributable production
cost of sales net of
silver by-product
revenue $ 433.5 $ 494.7 $ 863.3 $ 921.8
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Gold ounces sold 615,777 688,334 1,240,795 1,298,492
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest (6,884) (6,360) (14,051) (13,445)
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Attributable gold ounces
sold 608,893 681,974 1,226,744 1,285,047
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Attributable production
cost of sales per ounce
sold on a by-product
basis $ 712 $ 725 $ 704 $ 717
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In June 2013, the World Gold Council ("WGC") published its guidelines for reporting all-in sustaining costs and all-in costs. The WGC is a market development organization for the gold industry and is an association whose membership comprises leading gold mining companies including Kinross. Although the WGC is not a mining industry regulatory organization, it worked closely with its member companies to develop these non-GAAP measures. Adoption of the all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost metrics is voluntary and not necessarily standard, and therefore, these measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes that the all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost measures complement existing measures reported by Kinross.
All-in sustaining cost includes both operating and capital costs required to sustain gold production on an ongoing basis. The value of silver sold is deducted from the total production cost of sales as it is considered residual production. Sustaining operating costs represent expenditures incurred at current operations that are considered necessary to maintain current production. Sustaining capital represents capital expenditures at existing operations comprising mine development costs and ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities, and does not include capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations.
All-in cost is comprised of all-in sustaining cost as well as operating expenditures incurred at locations with no current operation, or costs related to other non-sustaining activities, and capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations.
Attributable all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis are calculated by adjusting total production cost of sales, as reported on the consolidated statement of operations, as follows:
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Attributable All-In Sustaining Cost and All-In
Cost Per Ounce Sold on a By-Product Basis
---------------------------------------------------
(in millions, except
ounces and costs per
ounce) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
2015 2014 2015 2014
------------------------- -------------------------
Production cost of sales
- as reported $ 458.5 $ 525.9 $ 913.1 $ 981.9
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest(1) (4.8) (4.0) (9.4) (8.4)
Less: attributable(2)
silver revenues(3) (20.2) (27.2) (40.4) (51.7)
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Attributable(2)
production cost of
sales net of silver by-
product revenue $ 433.5 $ 494.7 $ 863.3 $ 921.8
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Adjusting items on an
attributable(2) basis:
General and
administrative(4) 44.6 46.2 83.6 89.4
Other operating
expense -
sustaining(5) 2.5 7.6 14.2 15.6
Reclamation and
remediation -
sustaining(6) 14.7 15.8 29.2 30.3
Exploration and
business development
- sustaining(7) 16.4 13.3 29.7 26.9
Additions to property,
plant and equipment -
sustaining(8) 101.1 81.6 184.1 172.6
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All-in Sustaining Cost
on a by-product basis -
attributable(2) $ 612.8 $ 659.2 $ 1,204.1 $ 1,256.6
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Other operating
expense - non-
sustaining(5) 14.8 9.3 19.3 20.2
Exploration - non-
sustaining(7) 12.8 15.3 21.9 25.0
Additions to property,
plant and equipment -
non-sustaining(8) 24.7 35.7 68.5 82.9
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All-in Cost on a by-
product basis -
attributable(2) $ 665.1 $ 719.5 $ 1,313.8 $ 1,384.7
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Gold ounces sold 615,777 688,334 1,240,795 1,298,492
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest(9) (6,884) (6,360) (14,051) (13,445)
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Attributable(2) gold
ounces sold 608,893 681,974 1,226,744 1,285,047
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Attributable(2) all-in
sustaining cost per
ounce sold on a by-
product basis $ 1,006 $ 967 $ 982 $ 978
Attributable(2) all-in
cost per ounce sold on
a by-product basis $ 1,092 $ 1,055 $ 1,071 $ 1,078
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The Company also assesses its all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost on a gold equivalent ounce basis. Under these non-GAAP measures, the Company's production of silver is converted into gold equivalent ounces and credited to total production.
Attributable all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost per equivalent ounce sold are calculated by adjusting total production cost of sales, as reported on the consolidated statement of operations, as follows:
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Attributable All-In Sustaining Cost and All-In
Cost Per Equivalent Ounce Sold
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(in millions, except
ounces and costs per
equivalent ounce) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2015 2014 2015 2014
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Production cost of sales
- as reported $ 458.5 $ 525.9 $ 913.1 $ 981.9
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest(1) (4.8) (4.0) (9.4) (8.4)
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Attributable(2)
production cost of
sales $ 453.7 $ 521.9 $ 903.7 $ 973.5
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Adjusting items on an
attributable(2) basis:
General and
administrative(4) 44.6 46.2 83.6 89.4
Other operating
expense -
sustaining(5) 2.5 7.6 14.2 15.6
Reclamation and
remediation -
sustaining(6) 14.7 15.8 29.2 30.3
Exploration and
business development
- sustaining(7) 16.4 13.3 29.7 26.9
Additions to property,
plant and equipment -
sustaining(8) 101.1 81.6 184.1 172.6
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All-in Sustaining Cost -
attributable(2) $ 633.0 $ 686.4 $ 1,244.5 $ 1,308.3
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Other operating
expense - non-
sustaining(5) 14.8 9.3 19.3 20.2
Exploration - non-
sustaining(7) 12.8 15.3 21.9 25.0
Additions to property,
plant and equipment -
non-sustaining(8) 24.7 35.7 68.5 82.9
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All-in Cost -
attributable(2) $ 685.3 $ 746.7 $ 1,354.2 $ 1,436.4
Gold equivalent ounces
sold 633,148 709,606 1,274,900 1,338,243
Less: portion
attributable to Chirano
non-controlling
interest(9) (6,902) (6,372) (14,089) (13,478)
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Attributable(2) gold
equivalent ounces sold 626,246 703,234 1,260,811 1,324,765
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Attributable(2) all-in
sustaining cost per
equivalent ounce sold $ 1,011 $ 976 $ 987 $ 988
Attributable(2) all-in
cost per equivalent
ounce sold $ 1,094 $ 1,062 $ 1,074 $ 1,084
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(1) "Portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest" represents
the non-controlling interest (10%) in the production cost of sales for the
Chirano mine.
(2) "Attributable" includes Kinross' share of Chirano (90%) production.
(3) "Attributable silver revenues" represents the attributable portion of
metal sales realized from the production of the secondary or by-product
metal (i.e. silver). Revenue from the sale of silver, which is produced as a
by-product of the process used to produce gold, effectively reduces the cost
of gold production.
(4) "General and administrative" expenses is as reported on the consolidated
statement of operations, net of certain severance expenses. General and
administrative expenses are considered sustaining costs as they are required
to be absorbed on a continuing basis for the effective operation and
governance of the Company.
(5) "Other operating expense – sustaining" is calculated as "Other operating
expense" as reported on the consolidated statement of operations, less other
operating and reclamation and remediation expenses related to non-sustaining
activities as well as other items not reflective of the underlying operating
performance of our business. Other operating expenses are classified as
either sustaining or non-sustaining based on the type and location of the
expenditure incurred. The majority of other operating expenses that are
incurred at existing operations are considered costs necessary to sustain
operations, and are therefore classified as sustaining. Other operating
expenses incurred at locations where there is no current operation or
related to other non-sustaining activities are classified as non-sustaining.
(6) "Reclamation and remediation - sustaining" is calculated as current
period accretion related to reclamation and remediation obligations plus
current period amortization of the corresponding reclamation and remediation
assets, and is intended to reflect the periodic cost of reclamation and
remediation for currently operating mines. Reclamation and remediation costs
for development projects or closed mines are excluded from this amount and
classified as non-sustaining.
(7) "Exploration and business development – sustaining" is calculated as
"Exploration and business development" expenses as reported on the
consolidated statement of operations, less non-sustaining exploration
expenses. Exploration expenses are classified as either sustaining or non-
sustaining based on a determination of the type and location of the
exploration expenditure. Exploration expenditures within the footprint of
operating mines are considered costs required to sustain current operations
and so are included in sustaining costs. Exploration expenditures focused on
new ore bodies near existing mines (i.e. brownfield), new exploration
projects (i.e. greenfield) or for other generative exploration activity not
linked to existing mining operations are classified as non-sustaining.
Business development expenses are considered sustaining costs as they are
required for general operations.
(8) "Additions to property, plant and equipment – sustaining" represents the
majority of capital expenditures at existing operations including
capitalized exploration costs, capitalized stripping and underground mine
development costs, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital
facilities and other capital expenditures and is calculated as total
additions to property, plant and equipment (as reported on the consolidated
statements of cash flows), less capitalized interest and non-sustaining
capital. Non-sustaining capital represents capital expenditures for major
growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant
infrastructure improvements at existing operations. Non-sustaining capital
expenditures during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 relate to
projects at Tasiast, Chirano and La Coipa.
(9) "Portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest" represents
the non-controlling interest (10%) in the ounces sold from the Chirano mine.
Cautionary statement on forward-looking information
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release including, but not limited to, any information as to the future financial or operating performance of Kinross, constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for "safe harbour" under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release, include, but are not limited to, those under the headings "Outlook", "Organic production initiatives", "CEO Commentary", "Balance sheet strength" and "Tasiast optimization update", and include, without limitation, statements with respect to our guidance for production; production costs of sales, all-in sustaining cost and capital expenditures; and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as references to other possible events, the future price of gold and silver, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of projects and new deposits, success of exploration, development and mining activities, currency fluctuations, capital requirements, project studies, mine life extensions, restarting suspended or disrupted operations; continuous improvement initiatives; and resolution of pending litigation. The words "anticipate", "believe", "concept", "contemplate", "drive", "estimates", "expects", "explore", "flexibility",' 'forecasts", "focus", "guidance", "indicate", "initiative", "measures", "on track", "options", "optimize", "outlook", "opportunity", "plan", "possible", "potential", "priority", "prospect", "pursue", "study", "target" or "tracking", or variations of or similar such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, should or 'will be achieved, received or taken, or will occur or result and similar such expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates, models and assumptions of Kinross referenced, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and in our most recently filed Annual Information Form and our Management's Discussion and Analysis as well as: (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting the operations of the Company whether due to extreme weather events and other or related natural disasters, labour disruptions (including but not limited to following announced and/or implemented workforce reductions at Tasiast), supply disruptions, power disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise; (2) permitting, development, operations and production from the Company's operations being consistent with Kinross' current expectations including, without limitation, land acquisitions and permitting for the construction and operation of the new tailings facility, power supply and launch of the new tailings reprocessing facility at Paracatu;(3) political and legal developments in any jurisdiction in which the Company operates being consistent with its current expectations including, without limitation, the impact of any escalating political tensions and uncertainty in the Russian Federation and Ukraine or any related sanctions and any other similar restrictions or penalties imposed, or actions taken, by any government, potential power rationing in Brazil and potential amendments to the Brazilian Mining Code, the Chilean Water Code and/or other water use restrictions and regulatory actions in Chile, the Minerals and Mining Act (2006) and dam safety regulation in Ghana, the Customs Code and the Mining Code, (including but not limited amendments to the VAT regime pursuant to the 2015 Budget Law) in Mauritania, and the Tax Code in Russia (including, but not limited to, the interpretation, implementation and application of any such amendments), being consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (4) the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, Chilean peso, Russian rouble, Mauritanian ouguiya, Ghanaian cedi and the U.S. dollar being approximately consistent with current levels; (5) certain price assumptions for gold and silver; (6) prices for diesel, natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and other key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (7) production and cost of sales forecasts for the Company meeting expectations; (8) the accuracy of the current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates of the Company (including but not limited to ore tonnage and ore grade estimates); (9) labour and materials costs increasing on a basis consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (10) the terms and conditions of the legal and fiscal stability agreements for the Tasiast and Chirano operations being interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with their intent and Kinross' expectations; (11) goodwill and/or asset impairment potential; and (12) access to capital markets, including but not limited to maintaining an investment grade debt rating and, as required, maintaining partial project financing for Dvoinoye and Kupol being consistent with the Company's current expectations. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: sanctions (any other similar restrictions or penalties) now or subsequently imposed, other actions taken, by, against, in respect of or otherwise impacting any jurisdiction in which the Company is domiciled or operates (including but not limited to the Russian Federation, Canada, the European Union and the United States), or any government or citizens of, persons or companies domiciled in, or the Company's business, operations or other activities in, any such jurisdiction; litigation commenced, or other claims or actions brought, against the Company (and/or any of its directors, officers or employees) in respect of the cessation by the Company of investment in and development of FDN and its sale, or any of the Company's prior activities on or in respect thereof or otherwise in Ecuador; fluctuations in the currency markets; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold or certain other commodities (such as fuel and electricity); changes in the discount rates applied to calculate the present value of net future cash flows based on country-specific real weighted average cost of capital; changes in the market valuations of peer group gold producers and the Company, and the resulting impact on market price to net asset value multiples;changes in various market variables, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, gold or silver prices and lease rates, or global fuel prices, that could impact the mark-to-market value of outstanding derivative instruments and ongoing payments/receipts under any financial obligations; risks arising from holding derivative instruments (such as credit risk, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market risk); changes in national and local government legislation, taxation (including but not limited to income tax, advance income tax, stamp tax, withholding tax, capital tax, tariffs, value-added or sales tax, capital outflow tax, capital gains tax, windfall or windfall profits tax, royalty, excise tax, customs/import or export taxes/duties, asset taxes, asset transfer tax, property use or other real estate tax, together with any related fine, penalty, surcharge, or interest imposed in connection with such taxes), controls, policies and regulations; the security of personnel and assets; political or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Chile, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Ghana, or other countries in which Kinross does business or may carry on business; business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, us; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and complete divestitures; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations; litigation or other claims against, or regulatory investigations and/or any enforcement actions or sanctions in respect of the Company (and/or its directors, officers, or employees) including, but not limited to, securities class action litigation in Canada and/or the United States, or any investigations, enforcement actions and/or sanctions under any applicable anti-corruption, international sanctions and/or anti-money laundering laws and regulations in Canada, the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction; the speculative nature of gold exploration and development including, but not limited to, the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; adverse changes in our credit rating; and contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of gold exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or the inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, Kinross' actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross,including but not limited to resulting in an impairment charge on goodwill and/or assets. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in our other filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the United States including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recently filed Annual Information Form and the "Risk Analysis" section of our full year 2014 and Q1, 2015 Management Discussion and Analysis. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Key Sensitivities
Approximately 60%-70% of the Company's costs are denominated in US dollars.
A 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would be expected to result in an approximate $14 impact on production cost of sales per ounce7.
Specific to the Russian rouble, a 10% change in the exchange rate would be expected to result in an approximate $11 impact on Russian production cost of sales per ounce.
A $10 per barrel change in the price of oil would be expected to result in an approximate $1 impact on production cost of sales per ounce.
A $100 change in the price of gold would be expected to result in an approximate $3 impact on production cost of sales per ounce as a result of a change in royalties.
Other information
Where we say "we", "us", "our", the "Company", or "Kinross" in this news release, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable.
The technical information about the Company's mineral properties (other than exploration activities) contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. John Sims, an officer of the Company who is a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). The technical information about the Company's exploration activities contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. Sylvain Guerard, an officer of the Company who is a "qualified person" within the meaning of NI 43-101.
(1) Unless otherwise stated, production figures in this news release are based on Kinross' 90% share of Chirano production.
(2) These figures are non-GAAP financial measures and are defined and reconciled on pages 13 to 17 of this news release.
(3) Net earnings/loss figures in this release represent "net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders".
(4) "Net Debt" is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash.
(5) Attributable margin per equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP measure defined as "average realized gold price per ounce" less "attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold."
(6) As defined in the Company's credit facility agreement.
(7) Refers to all of the currencies in the countries where the Company has mining operations, fluctuating simultaneously by 10% in the same direction, either appreciating, or depreciating, taking into consideration the impact of hedging and the weighting of each currency within our consolidated cost structure.
For more information, please see Kinross' 2015 second quarter Financial Statements and MD&A at www.kinross.com.
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