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The news feed for Endeavour Mining plc (OTCQX: EDVMF; LSE: EDV; TSX: EDV) brings together the company’s regulatory and market announcements related to its activities as a gold producer in the Basic Materials sector. Endeavour Mining describes itself as one of the world’s senior gold producers and the largest in West Africa, with operating assets across Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso and a portfolio of advanced development projects and exploration assets in the Birimian Greenstone Belt.
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Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) reported record financial results for FY-2020, highlighting a 148% increase in operating cash flow and a significant net debt reduction of $603 million, achieving a net cash position of $75 million. Q4-2020 saw record gold production of 344koz, a 41% increase over the previous quarter, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) decreased by 11% to $803/oz. Adjusted net earnings surged 368% to $345 million for the full year. The company plans a buyback program and aims for a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Endeavour Mining Corporation announces approval for a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 12,172,871 ordinary shares, representing 5% of its outstanding shares. The NCIB, effective from March 22, 2021 to March 21, 2022, aims to enhance shareholder value and support dividend policies. The average daily trading volume is noted at 661,069 shares, allowing daily repurchases of up to 165,267 shares. Endeavour has initiated an automatic share purchase plan to facilitate these transactions efficiently.
Endeavour Mining has raised its 2021 production guidance by 50% to between 1.4 and 1.5 million ounces, following the integration of the Sabodala-Massawa and Wahgnion mines. The all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance has decreased to $840 - $890 per ounce, down by $40. The exploration budget is also increased by 40% to between $70 to $90 million, focusing on new and existing assets. The Phase 1 expansion of the Sabodala-Massawa mine is expected to complete by year-end, with a Definitive Feasibility Study for Phase 2 also underway.
Endeavour Mining has reported positive Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) results for both the Fetekro and Kalana projects, signaling strong organic growth. The Fetekro project shows potential for over 200,000 ounces per annum with a low all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $838/oz and an after-tax NPV of $479 million based on a $1,500/oz gold price. Similarly, the Kalana project could yield 150,000 ounces per year at an AISC of $901/oz and an NPV of $331 million. Both projects indicate robust economics and aim to advance to the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) phase.
Endeavour Mining announced the completion of its acquisition of Teranga Gold Corporation, creating a top 10 global gold producer. The deal involved issuing 0.47 Endeavour shares for each Teranga share, totaling approximately 78.77 million shares. Endeavour now holds 243 million shares outstanding, integrating Teranga’s Sabodala-Massawa and Wahgnion mines into its West African platform. The acquisition aims to enhance shareholder value through strategic initiatives and upcoming listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Endeavour Mining announced on February 3, 2021, that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Teranga Gold Corporation, initially revealed on November 16, 2020. The closing of the acquisition is expected around February 8, 2021. Written confirmation from the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry affirmed approval under the Investment Canada Act, and Teranga obtained final court approval on January 29, 2021. Additionally, a US$200 million investment by La Mancha will close during the quarter at a premium price.
Endeavour Mining has successfully restarted operations at its Boungou mine in Burkina Faso as of October 15, 2020, following significant infrastructure improvements and contractor mobilization. The company expects to realize annual synergies between $35 million and $40 million from its integration with SEMAFO, predominantly in procurement and operational efficiencies. The Boungou mine aims to meet the upper end of its 2020 production guidance of 130-150koz at an all-in sustaining cost of $680-725/oz.