Eldorado Gold Reports Q3 2022 Financial and Operational Results
Eldorado Gold Corporation announced its Q3 2022 results, reporting gold production of 118,791 ounces, a 5% increase from Q2 2022. Revenue was $217.7 million, down 9% year-over-year, attributed to lower sales volumes and a 5% decrease in average gold price to $1,688 per ounce. Production costs rose to $123.5 million, leading to a cash operating cost of $803 per ounce. The company faced a net loss of $50.5 million and negative free cash flow of $25.9 million. Despite challenges, operational performance remained on track with annual guidance.
- Gold production increased by 5% from Q2 2022.
- Quarterly production from Kisladag rose significantly, indicating operational improvements.
- Revenue decreased by 9% compared to Q3 2021, primarily due to lower sales volumes.
- Net loss of $50.5 million, a stark contrast to net earnings of $8.5 million in Q3 2021.
- Production costs increased due to inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (“Eldorado” or “the Company”) today reports the Company’s financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2022. For further information, please see the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s profile.
Third Quarter 2022 Summary
Operations
- Gold production: 118,791 ounces, a
5% increase from Q2 2022, demonstrating improvements across the portfolio. - Gold sales: 118,388 ounces at an average realized gold price per ounce sold1 of
$1,688. - Production costs:
$123.5 million . - Cash operating costs1:
$803 per ounce sold. Higher costs during the quarter were primarily driven by increases in the price of certain commodities and consumables, including electricity at operations in Greece and Turkiye, and fuel and reagents at Kisladag. Price increases were partly offset by the weakening of local currencies in which costs are incurred, particularly the Turkish Lira and Euro. - All-in sustaining costs ("AISC")1:
$1,259 per ounce sold, driven by higher cash operating costs per ounce sold and sustaining capital expenditures. - Total capital expenditures:
$74.0 million , including$32.8 million of sustaining capital1, primarily focused on underground development and construction and expansion of the tailings management facility at Lamaque. Growth capital1 of$24.2 million focused on waste stripping at Kisladag and continued construction work of the North leach pad.$11.8 million of capital expenditures spent at Skouries include expenditures related to progressing building enclosures, other construction, and execution readiness.
Financial
- Cash, cash equivalents and term deposits:
$306.4 million , as at September 30, 2022. Cash balance decreased during the quarter as a result of a$16 million bond interest payment and a$20 million investment in the G Mining Ventures Corp. equity financing. - Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital1:
$55.0 million . - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")1:
$42.8 million . - Adjusted EBITDA1:
$73.5 million . - Net loss:
$50.5 million , or a loss of$0.27 per share. - Adjusted net loss1:
$8.0 million or$0.04 loss per share. Adjusted net loss removed an$18.4 million loss on foreign exchange due to translation of deferred tax balances and a$29.3 million impairment of the Certej project. - Free cash flow1: Negative
$25.9 million , primarily due to lower average realized gold price, mine standby costs and continued investment in growth capital at Kisladag and Skouries.
Other
- Skouries: On September 7, 2022, Eldorado announced the signing of a Mandate Letter with Greek banks for a credit committee approved
€680 million project finance facility for the development of the Skouries project, which represents80% of the total funding requirement. The Mandate Letter includes a long-form term sheet, which contains customary terms and conditions, including with respect to due diligence, and remains subject to negotiation of definitive binding loan documentation and to other approvals and conditions, including board approval. Since the signing of the Mandate Letter, Eldorado has been working diligently with Greek banks to advance loan documentation. A final decision to re-start construction and to approve definitive loan documentation remains subject to Board approval, which we expect to seek before the end of 2022.
“During the third quarter, our global operations performed well, as our consolidated production continues to track within our annual guidance," said George Burns, Eldorado's President and Chief Executive Officer. "In Turkiye, quarterly production increased considerably at Kisladag as the team continued to optimize on-belt agglomeration. Additionally, there was an increase in tonnes placed on the pad during the third quarter, which supports a strong finish to the year for production,” continued Burns. “At Efemcukuru, the team continued to do an exceptional job, delivering yet another quarter on plan. At Lamaque, production decreased quarter over quarter due to lower throughput, however mine sequencing plans are expected to deliver strong fourth quarter results.”
“We are, like others, continuing to face inflationary pressures, especially in electricity in Greece and Turkiye, and fuel and reagents at Kisladag. Additionally, we are actively managing costs associated with the VAT import charge on the Olympias gold concentrate shipments into China and shipments to alternative markets started in mid-2022 and continue to be explored,” said Burns.
Consolidated Financial and Operational Highlights
3 months ended September 30, | 9 months ended September 30, | |||||||||||
Continuing operations (4) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Gold produced (oz) | 118,791 | 125,459 | 325,462 | 353,268 | ||||||||
Gold sold (oz) | 118,388 | 125,189 | 320,491 | 352,923 | ||||||||
Average realized gold price ($/oz sold) (2) | ||||||||||||
Production costs | 123.5 | 110.2 | 337.4 | 331.5 | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | 803 | 646 | 807 | 644 | ||||||||
Total cash costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | 892 | 743 | 902 | 726 | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | 1,259 | 1,133 | 1,289 | 1,066 | ||||||||
Net (loss) earnings for the period (1) | (50.5 | ) | 8.5 | (390.0 | ) | 53.9 | ||||||
Net (loss) earnings per share – basic ($/share) (1) | (0.27 | ) | 0.05 | (2.13 | ) | 0.30 | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) earnings (1,2) | (8.0 | ) | 39.9 | (13.2 | ) | 94.2 | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) earnings per share ($/share) (1,2) | (0.04 | ) | 0.22 | (0.07 | ) | 0.52 | ||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 52.5 | 105.1 | 114.7 | 253.3 | ||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital (2) | 55.0 | 101.0 | 153.1 | 258.1 | ||||||||
Free cash flow (2) | (25.9 | ) | 29.7 | (115.5 | ) | 39.3 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and term deposits |
(1) | Attributable to shareholders of the Company. |
(2) | These financial measures or ratios are non-IFRS financial measures or ratios. See the section 'Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures and Ratios' in the Company's MD&A for explanations and discussion of these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios. |
(3) | Revenues from silver, lead and zinc sales are off-set against cash operating costs. |
(4) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
Total revenue was
Production costs increased to
Cash operating costs averaged
AISC per ounce sold averaged
We reported net loss attributable to shareholders from continuing operations of
Adjusted net loss was
Quarterly Operations Update
3 months ended September 30, | 9 months ended September 30, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Consolidated | ||||||||
Ounces produced | 118,791 | 125,459 | 325,462 | 353,268 | ||||
Ounces sold | 118,388 | 125,189 | 320,491 | 352,923 | ||||
Production costs (1) | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures (3) | ||||||||
Kisladag | ||||||||
Ounces produced | 37,741 | 51,040 | 95,494 | 141,229 | ||||
Ounces sold | 37,721 | 51,038 | 94,380 | 142,593 | ||||
Production costs | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures (3) | ||||||||
Lamaque | ||||||||
Ounces produced | 42,454 | 37,369 | 122,748 | 101,847 | ||||
Ounces sold | 42,385 | 37,381 | 122,165 | 101,136 | ||||
Production costs | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures (3) | ||||||||
Efemcukuru | ||||||||
Ounces produced | 22,473 | 23,305 | 66,322 | 70,076 | ||||
Ounces sold | 22,488 | 23,825 | 67,298 | 70,961 | ||||
Production costs | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures (3) | ||||||||
Olympias | ||||||||
Ounces produced | 16,123 | 13,745 | 40,898 | 40,116 | ||||
Ounces sold | 15,794 | 12,945 | 36,648 | 38,233 | ||||
Production costs | ||||||||
Cash operating costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
All-in sustaining costs ($/oz sold) (2,3) | ||||||||
Sustaining capital expenditures (3) |
(1) | Includes production costs of Stratoni (base metals production) in 2021 (Q3 2021: |
(2) | Revenues from silver, lead and zinc sales are off-set against cash operating costs. |
(3) | These financial measures or ratios are non-IFRS financial measures or ratios. See the section 'Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures and Ratios' in the Company's MD&A for explanations and discussion of these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios. |
Kisladag
Kisladag produced 37,741 ounces of gold in Q3 2022, a
Revenue decreased to
Production costs decreased to
AISC per ounce sold increased to
Sustaining capital expenditures of
In conjunction with the North heap leach pad, we are investing in additional higher-capacity mobile conveyors which are expected to enhance materials handling capabilities in the belt agglomeration circuit and increase throughput. Installation is expected to be complete in late 2022. We are also installing an agglomeration drum, expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2023, which is expected to improve the quality, consistency and permeability of the agglomeration process. With these investments, stacking is expected to continue on the existing heap leach pad until mid-2023, at which time stacking is expected to commence on the North heap leach pad.
Lamaque
Lamaque produced 42,454 ounces of gold in Q3 2022, an increase of
Revenue increased to
Production costs increased to
AISC per ounce sold decreased to
Sustaining capital expenditures of
Efemcukuru
Efemcukuru produced 22,473 payable ounces of gold in Q3 2022, a
Revenue decreased to
Production costs increased to
AISC per ounce sold increased to
Sustaining capital expenditures of
Olympias
Olympias produced 16,123 ounces of gold in Q3 2022, a
Revenue increased to
Production costs increased to
AISC per ounce sold increased to
Sustaining capital expenditures of
For further information on the Company's operating results for the third quarter of 2022, please see the Company’s MD&A filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s profile.
Corporate Update
The Company also announced today the appointment of Frank Herbert as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Herbert joined Eldorado, on an interim basis in May 2022. Prior to joining Eldorado, Frank held various senior legal positions in the mining industry including serving as an Independent Consultant for a mid-tier Canadian gold producer and a 13-year tenure at Centerra Gold Inc. where his most recent role was President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to his in-house roles, Mr. Herbert was in private practice for over 15 years at major Canadian law firms, where his practice focused on mining and corporate matters. Frank also has extensive experience working with the investment community and analysts in Europe and North America as well as with local and international media.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the details of the Company’s Third Quarter 2022 Results will be held by senior management on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM ET (8:30 AM PT). The call will be webcast and can be accessed at Eldorado’s website: www.eldoradogold.com or via this link:
https://services.choruscall.ca/links/eldoradogold2022q3.html.
Conference Call Details | Replay (available until Dec. 2, 2022) | |||
Date: | October 28, 2022 | Vancouver: | +1 604 638 9010 | |
Time: | 11:30 AM ET (8:30 AM PT) | Toll Free: | 1 800 319 6413 | |
Dial in: | +1 604 638 5340 | Access code: | 9428 | |
Toll free: | 1 800 319 4610 |
About Eldorado
Eldorado is a gold and base metals producer with mining, development and exploration operations in Turkiye, Canada, Greece and Romania. The Company has a highly skilled and dedicated workforce, safe and responsible operations, a portfolio of high-quality assets, and long-term partnerships with local communities. Eldorado's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: ELD) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EGO).
Contact
Investor Relations
Lisa Wilkinson, VP, Investor Relations
604.757.2237 or 1.888.353.8166
lisa.wilkinson@eldoradogold.com
Media
Louise McMahon, Director Communications & Public Affairs
604.757.5573 or 1.888.353.8166
louise.mcmahon@eldoradogold.com
Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures and Ratios
Certain non-IFRS financial measures and ratios are included in this press release, including cash operating costs and cash operating costs per ounce sold, total cash costs and total cash costs per ounce sold, all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") and AISC per ounce sold, sustaining and growth capital, average realized gold price per ounce sold, adjusted net earnings/(loss) attributable to shareholders, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to shareholders, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), free cash flow, working capital and cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital.
Please see the September 30, 2022 MD&A for explanations and discussion of these non-IFRS and other financial measures and ratios. The Company believes that these measures and ratios, in addition to conventional measures and ratios prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), provide investors an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The non-IFRS and other financial measures and ratios are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures or ratios of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures and ratios do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers. Certain additional disclosures for these and other financial measures and ratios have been incorporated by reference and can be found in the section 'Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures and Ratios' in the September 30, 2022 MD&A available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website under the 'Investors' section.
Reconciliation of Production Costs to Cash Operating Costs and Cash Operating Costs per ounce sold:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||
Production costs (1) | $123.5 | $110.2 | $337.4 | $331.5 | ||||||||
Stratoni production costs (2) | — | (2.0 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (31.1 | ) | |||||
Production costs – excluding Stratoni | 123.5 | 108.1 | 337.2 | 300.4 | ||||||||
By-product credits (3) | (22.6 | ) | (15.1 | ) | (60.3 | ) | (44.3 | ) | ||||
Royalty expense and selling costs (4) | (5.8 | ) | (12.2 | ) | (18.2 | ) | (28.9 | ) | ||||
Cash operating costs | $95.1 | $80.8 | $258.8 | $227.3 | ||||||||
Gold ounces sold | 118,388 | 125,189 | 320,491 | 352,923 | ||||||||
Cash operating cost per ounce sold | $803 | $646 | $807 | $644 |
(1) | Includes inventory write-downs. |
(2) | Base metals production, presented for 2021. Operations at Stratoni were suspended at the end of 2021. |
(3) | Revenue from silver, lead and zinc sales. |
(4) | Included in production costs. |
Reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs and Cash Operating Cost per ounce sold, by asset, for the three months ended September 30, 2022:
Direct operating costs | By-product credits | Refining and selling costs | Inventory change (1) | Cash operating costs | Gold oz sold | Cash operating cost/oz sold | |||||||||||||||
Kisladag | ( | ) | ( | ) | 37,721 | ||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 27.8 | (0.3 | ) | 0.1 | — | 27.5 | 42,385 | 650 | |||||||||||||
Efemcukuru | 12.7 | (0.6 | ) | 3.7 | 0.1 | 15.9 | 22,488 | 709 | |||||||||||||
Olympias | 28.7 | (21.1 | ) | 9.4 | 6.2 | 23.2 | 15,794 | 1,466 | |||||||||||||
Total consolidated | $100.3 | ( | ) | $13.3 | $4.0 | $95.0 | 118,388 | $803 |
(1) | Inventory change adjustments result from timing differences between when inventory is produced and when it is sold. |
Reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs and Cash Operating Cost per ounce sold, by asset, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Direct operating costs | By-product credits | Refining and selling costs | Inventory change (1) | Cash operating costs | Gold oz sold | Cash operating cost/oz sold | |||||||||||||||
Kisladag | ( | ) | ( | ) | 94,380 | ||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 83.5 | (1.0 | ) | 0.2 | 0.9 | 83.6 | 122,165 | 684 | |||||||||||||
Efemcukuru | 38.6 | (2.3 | ) | 9.6 | 0.5 | 46.3 | 67,298 | 689 | |||||||||||||
Olympias | 83.9 | (54.9 | ) | 21.9 | 2.4 | 53.3 | 36,648 | 1,455 | |||||||||||||
Total consolidated | $284.6 | ( | ) | $32.6 | $1.9 | $258.8 | 320,491 | $807 |
(1) | Inventory change adjustments result from timing differences between when inventory is produced and when it is sold. |
Reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs and Cash Operating Cost per ounce sold, by asset, for the three months ended September 30, 2021:
Direct operating costs | By-product credits | Refining and selling costs | Inventory change (1) | Cash operating costs | Gold oz sold | Cash operating cost/oz sold | |||||||||||||||
Kisladag | ( | ) | 51,038 | ||||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 23.7 | (0.3 | ) | 0.1 | 0.8 | 24.2 | 37,381 | 646 | |||||||||||||
Efemcukuru | 12.6 | (0.8 | ) | 1.2 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 23,825 | 552 | |||||||||||||
Olympias | 23.3 | (13.0 | ) | 3.7 | (1.6 | ) | 12.3 | 12,945 | 952 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated | $87.6 | ( | ) | $7.2 | $1.2 | $80.8 | 125,189 | $646 |
(1) | Inventory change adjustments result from timing differences between when inventory is produced and when it is sold. |
Reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs and Cash Operating Cost per ounce sold, by asset, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Direct operating costs | By-product credits | Refining and selling costs | Inventory change (1) | Cash operating costs | Gold oz sold | Cash operating cost/oz sold | |||||||||||||||
Kisladag | ( | ) | 142,593 | ||||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 70.6 | (1.1 | ) | 0.2 | (0.6 | ) | 69.0 | 101,136 | 683 | ||||||||||||
Efemcukuru | 36.4 | (3.3 | ) | 4.3 | 0.4 | 37.9 | 70,961 | 534 | |||||||||||||
Olympias | 69.4 | (37.4 | ) | 11.3 | (0.9 | ) | 42.4 | 38,233 | 1,110 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated | $251.4 | ( | ) | $18.3 | $1.9 | $227.3 | 352,923 | $644 |
(1) | Inventory change adjustments result from timing differences between when inventory is produced and when it is sold. |
Reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs to Total Cash Costs and Total Cash Costs per ounce sold:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||
Cash operating costs | $95.0 | $80.8 | $258.8 | $227.3 | ||||
Royalty expense (1) | 10.6 | 12.2 | 30.4 | 28.9 | ||||
Total cash costs | $105.6 | $93.0 | $289.2 | $256.2 | ||||
Gold ounces sold | 118,388 | 125,189 | 320,491 | 352,923 | ||||
Total cash costs per ounce sold | $892 | $743 | $902 | $726 |
(1) | Included in production costs. |
Reconciliation of Total Cash Costs to All-in Sustaining Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce sold:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||
Total cash costs | $105.6 | $93.0 | $289.2 | $256.2 | ||||
Corporate and allocated G&A | 8.6 | 8.8 | 27.5 | 27.2 | ||||
Exploration and evaluation costs | 0.1 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 9.4 | ||||
Reclamation costs and amortization | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 4.2 | ||||
Sustaining capital expenditure | 32.8 | 34.7 | 89.6 | 79.3 | ||||
AISC | $149.0 | $141.8 | $413.0 | $376.3 | ||||
Gold ounces sold | 118,388 | 125,189 | 320,491 | 352,923 | ||||
AISC per ounce sold | $1,259 | $1,133 | $1,289 | $1,066 |
Reconciliation of general and administrative expenses included in All-in Sustaining Costs:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses (from consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022) | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Share-based payments expense | 2.8 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 5.4 | ||||||||
Employee benefit plan expense from corporate and operating gold mines | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.2 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses related to non-gold mines and in-country offices | (0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.3 | ) | ||||
Depreciation in G&A | (0.7 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (2.2 | ) | (1.5 | ) | ||||
Business development | (0.5 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (1.4 | ) | (4.2 | ) | ||||
Development projects | (0.6 | ) | (0.6 | ) | (2.8 | ) | (2.1 | ) | ||||
Adjusted corporate general and administrative expenses | $8.6 | $8.7 | $27.3 | $27.1 | ||||||||
Regional general and administrative costs allocated to gold mines | — | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | ||||||||
Corporate and allocated general and administrative expenses per AISC | $8.6 | $8.8 | $27.5 | $27.2 |
Reconciliation of exploration costs included in All-in Sustaining Costs:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||
Exploration and evaluation expense (from consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022)(1) | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Capitalized sustaining exploration cost related to operating gold mines | 0.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 6.7 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Exploration and evaluation expenses related to non-gold mines and other sites | (5.0 | ) | (3.0 | ) | (15.1 | ) | (13.9 | ) | ||||
Exploration and evaluation costs per AISC | $0.1 | $4.0 | $1.4 | $9.4 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
Reconciliation of reclamation costs and amortization included in All-in Sustaining Costs:
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||
Asset retirement obligation accretion (from other income and finance costs note to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022) | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation related to asset retirement obligation assets | 1.4 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Asset retirement obligation accretion related to non-gold mines and other sites | (0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||
Reclamation costs and amortization per AISC | $1.8 | $1.3 | $5.3 | $4.2 |
Reconciliation of Sustaining and Growth Capital
Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment (1) (from segment note in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022) | ||||||||||||
Less: Growth and development project capital expenditure (2) | (38.0 | ) | (36.7 | ) | (119.3 | ) | (116.7 | ) | ||||
Less: Capitalized evaluation expenditure | (1.6 | ) | (3.5 | ) | (10.8 | ) | (8.9 | ) | ||||
Less: Sustaining capital expenditure Stratoni (3) | — | (1.2 | ) | — | (5.0 | ) | ||||||
Less: Sustaining capital expenditure equipment leases (4) | (0.7 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (1.1 | ) | (1.5 | ) | ||||
Less: Corporate leases | — | (0.3 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (1.3 | ) | |||||
Sustaining capital expenditure at operating gold mines | $32.8 | $34.7 | $89.6 | $79.3 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
(2) | Includes growth capital expenditures and capital expenditures relating to Skouries, Stratoni and Other Projects, excluding non-cash sustaining lease additions. |
(3) | Base metals production, presented for 2021. Operations at Stratoni were suspended at the end of 2021. Includes non-cash lease additions. |
(4) | Non-cash sustaining lease additions, net of sustaining lease principal and interest payments. |
Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce sold, by operating asset and corporate office, for the three months ended September 30, 2022:
Cash operating costs | Royalties | Total cash costs | Corporate & allocated G&A | Exploration costs | Reclamation costs and amortization | Sustaining capital | Total AISC | Gold oz sold | Total AISC/ oz sold | |||||||||||
Kisladag | $— | $— | 37,721 | |||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 27.5 | 0.9 | 28.5 | — | 0.1 | 0.1 | 18.2 | 46.9 | 42,385 | 1,106 | ||||||||||
Efemcukuru | 15.9 | 2.9 | 18.8 | — | (0.2 | ) | 0.7 | 4.1 | 23.4 | 22,488 | 1,039 | |||||||||
Olympias | 23.2 | 3.1 | 26.3 | — | 0.2 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 32.7 | 15,794 | 2,070 | ||||||||||
Corporate (1) | — | — | — | 8.6 | — | — | — | 8.6 | — | 73 | ||||||||||
Total consolidated | $95.0 | $10.6 | $105.6 | $8.6 | $0.1 | $1.8 | $32.8 | $149.0 | 118,388 | $1,259 |
(1) | Excludes general and administrative expenses related to business development activities and projects. Includes share based payments expense and defined benefit pension plan expense. AISC per ounce sold has been calculated using total consolidated gold ounces sold. |
Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce sold, by operating asset and corporate office, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Cash operating costs | Royalties | Total cash costs | Corporate & allocated G&A | Exploration costs | Reclamation costs and amortization | Sustaining capital | Total AISC | Gold oz sold | Total AISC/ oz sold | ||||||||||
Kisladag | $— | $— | 94,380 | 1,049 | |||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 83.6 | 2.9 | 86.5 | — | 0.7 | 0.3 | 44.7 | 132.2 | 122,165 | 1,082 | |||||||||
Efemcukuru | 46.3 | 10.4 | 56.8 | 0.2 | — | 1.9 | 13.5 | 72.4 | 67,298 | 1,075 | |||||||||
Olympias | 53.3 | 6.9 | 60.2 | — | 0.7 | 1.4 | 19.8 | 82.1 | 36,648 | 2,240 | |||||||||
Corporate (1) | — | — | — | 27.3 | — | — | — | 27.3 | — | 85 | |||||||||
Total consolidated | $258.8 | $30.4 | $289.2 | $27.5 | $1.4 | $5.3 | $89.6 | $413.0 | 320,491 | $1,289 |
(1) | Excludes general and administrative expenses related to business development activities and projects. Includes share based payments expense and defined benefit pension plan expense. AISC per ounce sold has been calculated using total consolidated gold ounces sold. |
Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce sold, by operating asset and corporate office, for the three months ended September 30, 2021:
Cash operating costs | Royalties | Total cash costs | Corporate & allocated G&A | Exploration costs | Reclamation costs and amortization | Sustaining capital | Total AISC | Gold oz sold | Total AISC/ oz sold | ||||||||||
Kisladag | $— | 51,038 | |||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 24.2 | 0.8 | 25.0 | — | 3.4 | 0.2 | 13.7 | 42.2 | 37,381 | 1,130 | |||||||||
Efemcukuru | 13.2 | 2.6 | 15.7 | — | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.3 | 21.7 | 23,825 | 911 | |||||||||
Olympias | 12.3 | 2.0 | 14.3 | — | 0.2 | 0.4 | 7.5 | 22.4 | 12,945 | 1,728 | |||||||||
Corporate (1) | — | — | — | 8.7 | — | — | — | 8.7 | — | 70 | |||||||||
Total consolidated | $80.8 | $12.2 | $93.0 | $8.8 | $4.0 | $1.3 | $34.7 | $141.8 | 125,189 | $1,133 |
(1) | Excludes general and administrative expenses related to business development activities and projects. Includes share based payments expense and defined benefit pension plan expense. AISC per ounce sold has been calculated using total consolidated gold ounces sold. |
Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce sold, by operating asset and corporate office, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Cash operating costs | Royalties | Total cash costs | Corporate & allocated G&A | Exploration costs | Reclamation costs and amortization | Sustaining capital | Total AISC | Gold oz sold | Total AISC/ oz sold | ||||||||||
Kisladag | $— | 142,593 | |||||||||||||||||
Lamaque | 69.0 | 2.2 | 71.2 | — | 7.2 | 0.5 | 34.0 | 112.9 | 101,136 | 1,117 | |||||||||
Efemcukuru | 37.9 | 7.9 | 45.8 | — | 1.3 | 0.8 | 11.7 | 59.5 | 70,961 | 839 | |||||||||
Olympias | 42.4 | 5.4 | 47.8 | — | 0.8 | 1.3 | 19.0 | 69.0 | 38,233 | 1,806 | |||||||||
Corporate (1) | — | — | — | 27.1 | — | — | — | 27.1 | — | 77 | |||||||||
Total consolidated | $227.3 | $28.9 | $256.2 | $27.2 | $9.4 | $4.2 | $79.3 | $376.3 | 352,923 | $1,066 |
(1) | Excludes general and administrative expenses related to business development activities and projects. Includes share based payments expense and defined benefit pension plan expense. AISC per ounce sold has been calculated using total consolidated gold ounces sold. |
Average realized gold price per ounce sold is reconciled for the periods presented as follows:
For the three months ended September 30, 2022:
Revenue | Add concentrate deductions (1) | Less non-gold revenue | Gold revenue | Gold oz sold | Average realized gold price per ounce sold | |||||||
Kisladag | $ | — | ( | ) | 37,721 | |||||||
Lamaque | 73.1 | — | (0.3 | ) | 72.8 | 42,385 | 1,717 | |||||
Efemcukuru | 34.3 | 1.7 | (0.6 | ) | 35.4 | 22,488 | 1,574 | |||||
Olympias | 44.6 | 3.1 | (21.1 | ) | 26.6 | 15,794 | 1,685 | |||||
Stratoni | — | — | — | — | N/A | N/A | ||||||
Total consolidated | $217.7 | $4.8 | ( | ) | $199.9 | 118,388 | $1,688 |
(1) | Treatment charges, refining charges, penalties and other costs deducted from proceeds from gold concentrate sales. |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Revenue | Add concentrate deductions (1) | Less non-gold revenue | Gold Revenue | Gold oz sold | Average realized gold price per ounce sold | |||||||
Kisladag | $— | ( | ) | 94,380 | ||||||||
Lamaque | 223.0 | — | (1.0 | ) | 221.9 | 122,165 | 1,817 | |||||
Efemcukuru | 117.0 | 3.8 | (2.3 | ) | 118.5 | 67,298 | 1,761 | |||||
Olympias | 112.0 | 8.4 | (54.9 | ) | 65.6 | 36,648 | 1,791 | |||||
Stratoni | 0.5 | — | (0.5 | ) | — | N/A | N/A | |||||
Total consolidated | $625.8 | $12.3 | ( | ) | $577.3 | 320,491 | $1,801 |
(1) | Treatment charges, refining charges, penalties and other costs deducted from proceeds from gold concentrate sales. |
For the three months ended September 30, 2021:
Revenue | Add concentrate deductions (1) | Less non-gold revenue | Gold revenue | Gold oz sold | Average realized gold price per ounce sold | |||||||
Kisladag | $ | — | ( | ) | 51,038 | |||||||
Lamaque | 66.8 | — | (0.3 | ) | 66.4 | 37,381 | 1,778 | |||||
Efemcukuru | 41.9 | 0.3 | (0.8 | ) | 41.3 | 23,825 | 1,735 | |||||
Olympias | 35.4 | — | (13.0 | ) | 22.4 | 12,945 | 1,730 | |||||
Stratoni | 1.9 | — | (1.9 | ) | — | N/A | N/A | |||||
Total consolidated | $238.4 | $0.3 | ( | ) | $221.8 | 125,189 | $1,772 |
(1) | Treatment charges, refining charges, penalties and other costs deducted from proceeds from gold concentrate sales. |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Revenue | Add concentrate deductions (1) | Less non-gold revenue | Gold Revenue | Gold oz sold | Average realized gold price per ounce sold | |||||||
Kisladag | $ | — | ( | ) | 142,593 | |||||||
Lamaque | 182.3 | — | (1.1 | ) | 181.2 | 101,136 | 1,791 | |||||
Efemcukuru | 126.7 | 2.0 | (3.3 | ) | 125.4 | 70,961 | 1,767 | |||||
Olympias | 102.9 | — | (37.4 | ) | 65.5 | 38,233 | 1,714 | |||||
Stratoni | 25.4 | — | (25.4 | ) | — | N/A | N/A | |||||
Total consolidated | $696.3 | $2.0 | ( | ) | $628.6 | 352,923 | $1,781 |
(1) | Treatment charges, refining charges, penalties and other costs deducted from proceeds from gold concentrate sales. |
Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) attributable to shareholders of the Company to Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss) attributable to shareholders of the Company:
Continuing Operations (1) | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | ||||||||
Net (loss) earnings attributable to shareholders of the Company (1) | ( | ) | $8.5 | ( | ) | $53.9 | ||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, net of tax (2) | 24.1 | — | 302.1 | — | ||||||||
Loss on foreign exchange translation of deferred tax balances | 18.4 | 0.5 | 54.2 | 13.2 | ||||||||
Finance costs related to debt refinancing(3) | — | 31.1 | — | 31.1 | ||||||||
(Gain) loss on redemption option derivative | — | (0.2 | ) | 7.4 | 6.7 | |||||||
Gain on deferred tax due to changes in tax rates (4) | — | — | (1.0 | ) | (5.3 | ) | ||||||
Other write-down of assets, net of tax (5) | — | — | 14.2 | — | ||||||||
Gain on sale of mining licences, net of tax (6) | — | — | — | (5.3 | ) | |||||||
Total adjusted net (loss) earnings (1) | ( | ) | $39.9 | ( | ) | $94.2 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding (thousands) | 183,783 | 182,447 | 183,313 | 179,556 | ||||||||
Adjusted net (loss) earnings per share ($/share) (1) | ( | ) | $0.22 | ( | ) | $0.52 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
(2) | Impairment of Certej project in Q1 and Q3 2022, attributable to shareholders of the Company and net of tax. |
(3) | Finance costs relating to the debt refinancing in Q3 2021 include a |
(4) | Q1 2022 includes a deferred tax recovery relating to the adjustment of opening balances for a tax rate decrease in Turkiye, enacted in that quarter. Q2 2021 includes an |
(5) | Non-recurring asset write-downs in Q1 2022 include decommissioned equipment at Kisladag as a result of installation and commissioning of the HPGR. A partial reversal of Stratoni equipment write-downs was recorded in Q2 2022. |
(6) | Sale of mining licences in Turkiye in Q2 2021, net of tax. |
Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) before income tax to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
Continuing Operations (1) | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | ||||||||
(Loss) earnings before income tax (1) | ( | ) | $14.8 | ( | ) | $99.0 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization (1,2) | 62.1 | 51.2 | 167.0 | 155.7 | ||||||||
Interest income | (1.5 | ) | (0.4 | ) | (2.8 | ) | (1.9 | ) | ||||
Finance costs (1) | 9.3 | 41.0 | 35.2 | 66.9 | ||||||||
EBITDA | $42.8 | $106.6 | ( | ) | $319.7 | |||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (3) | 29.3 | — | 394.7 | — | ||||||||
Other write-down of assets (4) | — | — | 18.2 | — | ||||||||
Share-based payments expense | 2.8 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 5.4 | ||||||||
Gain on disposal of assets (1) | (1.5 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (2.3 | ) | — | |||||
Gain on sale of mining licences (5) | — | — | — | (7.0 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $73.5 | $108.1 | $223.2 | $318.1 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
(2) | Includes depreciation within general and administrative expenses. |
(3) | Impairment of Certej project in Q1 and Q3 2022. |
(4) | Non-recurring asset write-downs in Q1 2022 include decommissioned equipment at Kisladag as a result of installation and commissioning of the HPGR. A partial reversal of Stratoni equipment write-downs was recorded in Q2 2022. |
(5) | Sale of mining licences in Turkiye in Q2 2021. |
Reconciliation of Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow:
Continuing Operations (1) | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | ||||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities (1) | $52.5 | $105.1 | $114.7 | $253.3 | ||||||||
Less: Cash used in investing activities (1) | (103.6 | ) | (101.9 | ) | (315.3 | ) | (196.8 | ) | ||||
Add back: Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash received (2) | — | — | — | 19.3 | ||||||||
Add back: Purchase of marketable securities (3) | 20.2 | 27.1 | 20.2 | 27.1 | ||||||||
Add back: Sale of mining licences (4) | — | — | — | (5.0 | ) | |||||||
Add back: Increase (decrease) in term deposits | 5.0 | (1.0 | ) | 65.0 | (59.0 | ) | ||||||
Add back: Increase in restricted cash | — | 0.4 | — | 0.5 | ||||||||
Free cash flow | ( | ) | $29.7 | ( | ) | $39.3 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
(2) | Cash paid upon acquisition of QMX in Q2 2021, net of |
(3) | Purchase of marketable securities in Q3 2022 includes cash paid on the acquisition of 32.5 million common shares of G Mining Ventures Corp. Purchase of marketable securities in Q3 2021 includes cash paid on the acquisition of Probe Metals Inc. |
(4) | Cash consideration received on sale of mining licences in Turkiye in Q2 2021. |
Working capital for the periods highlighted is as follows:
As at September 30, 2022 | As at December 31, 2021 | |||
Current assets | ||||
Less: Current liabilities | 157.4 | 206.7 | ||
Working capital | $411.2 | $521.6 |
Reconciliation of Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities to Cash Flow from Operating Activities before Changes in Working Capital:
Continuing operations (1) | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities (1) | $52.5 | $105.1 | $114.7 | $253.3 | |||||||
Less: Changes in non-cash working capital | (2.5 | ) | 4.1 | (38.4 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | $55.0 | $101.0 | $153.1 | $258.1 |
(1) | Amounts presented are from continuing operations only. The Brazil segment is presented as a discontinued operation in 2021. See Note 17 of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. |
Forward-looking Statements and Information
Certain of the statements made and information provided in this press release are forward-looking statements or information within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, these forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “budget”, committed", “continue”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, "foresee", "future", "goal", “guidance”, “intends”, "opportunity", "outlook", “plans”, “potential”, "strive", "target" or “underway” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “can”, “could”, "likely", "may", “might”, “will” or "would" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements or information contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to: the Company’s ability to enter into definitive documentation in respect of the project finance facility for the Skouries project (“Term Facility”), on the terms set out in the non-binding term sheet, on acceptable terms or at all; the terms and conditions of the Term Facility, including the facility amount (including as a percentage of the total funding requirement), interest rate, cost overrun provisions and shareholder support; timing of definitive documentation in respect of the Term Facility; the Company’s ability to participate in the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility; assuming definitive documentation is entered into, the completion and drawdown of the proceeds of the Term Facility including the timing thereof; the Company’s ability to obtain complimentary sources of funding including joint-venture equity partners and metal streams and the use of proceeds therefrom; the impact of the Term Facility and funding of Skouries on the Company’s operations, infrastructure, opportunities, financial condition, access to capital and overall strategy; the Company’s ability to successfully advance the Skouries project and achieve the results provided for in the Skouries feasibility study; the results of the feasibility study, including the forecasts for the economics, life of mine, required capital, costs, and cash flow at the Skouries project; expected production, including grade, at our properties; forecasted NPV, IRR, EBITDA, and AISC; expectations regarding advancement and development of the Skouries project, including the ability to meet expectations and the timing thereof; expectations on mining operations; requirements for permitting; expectations on emissions; the social and economic impacts and benefits of the Skouries project on the Company’s stakeholders, including in respect of local employment and procurement and in local communities; estimates of Mineral Resources and Reserves, including all underlying assumptions, and the conversion of Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves; the duration, extent and other implications of production challenges and cost increases, including those in respect of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and restrictions and suspensions with respect to the Company's operations; the Company’s 2022 annual production and cost guidance, including our individual mine production; the timing of production; the timing of resource conversion drilling; the optimization and development of Greek operations, including benefits, risks, financing and the Amended Investment Agreement related thereto; the completion, availability and benefits of processing facilities and transportation equipment; the Company's conference call to be held on October 28, 2022; alternative markets for concentrate shipments; changes in tax rates; completion and timing of, and consideration expected to be received in, the sale of the Certej project; flow-through financings and the use of proceeds therefrom; sustainability targets; changes in internal controls over financial reporting; critical accounting estimates and judgements; changes in accounting policies; expected metallurgical recoveries and improved concentrate grade and quality; non-IFRS financial measures and ratios; risk factors affecting our business; our expectation as to our future financial and operating performance, including future cash flow, estimated cash costs, expected metallurgical recoveries and gold price outlook; and our strategy, plans and goals, including our proposed exploration, development, construction, permitting and operating plans and priorities, related timelines and schedules. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information.
We have made certain assumptions about the forward-looking statements and information, including assumptions about: our ability to enter into definitive documentation for the Term Facility on the terms set forth in the non-binding term sheet, on acceptable terms or at all, and to satisfy the conditions precedent to closing and advances thereunder (including eligibility for, and the allocation of funding from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Fund, satisfaction of remaining customary due diligence and other conditions and approvals); the assumption that board approval for a Skouries financing package and re-start of construction will be obtained; our ability to meet our timing objectives for definitive documentation and first drawdown of funds; our ability to execute our plans relating to the Skouries project as set out in the feasibility study, including the timing thereof; ability to obtain all required approvals and permits; the assumptions provided for in the feasibility study will be accurate, including cost estimates; no changes in input costs, exchange rates, development and gold; the geopolitical, economic, permitting and legal climate that we operate in, including at the Skouries project; timely satisfaction of the conditions precedent to closing the sale of the Certej project; our preliminary gold production and our guidance, benefits of the completion of the decline at Lamaque, the improvements at Kisladag and the optimization of Greek operations; tax expenses in Turkiye; how the world-wide economic and social impact of COVID-19 is managed and the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic; timing, cost and results of our construction and exploration; the geopolitical, economic, permitting and legal climate that we operate in; the future price of gold and other commodities; the global concentrate market; exchange rates; anticipated values, costs, expenses and working capital requirements; production and metallurgical recoveries; mineral reserves and resources; and the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, suspensions or delays on our business and the ability to achieve our goals. In addition, except where otherwise stated, we have assumed a continuation of existing business operations on substantially the same basis as exists at the time of this release.
Even though our management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statement or information will prove to be accurate. Many assumptions may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.
Furthermore, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others the following: increases in financing costs or adverse changes to the terms of available financing, if any, for the Skouries project; ability to enter into definitive documentation for the Term Facility on acceptable terms or at all; ability to satisfy the conditions precedent to closing and advances thereunder (including eligibility for, and the allocation of funding from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Fund, satisfaction of remaining customary due diligence and other conditions and approvals); failure or delays to receive necessary approvals or otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Term Facility; the proceeds of the Skouries financing not being available to the Company; ability to execute on plans relating to the Skouries project, including the timing thereof, ability to achieve the social impacts and benefits contemplated; inability to meet production guidance; inability to achieve the expected benefits of the completion of the decline at Lamaque, the improvements at Kisladag and the optimization of Greek operations; inability to assess income tax expenses in Turkiye; risks relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any future pandemic, epidemic, endemic or similar public health threats; risks relating to our operations being located in foreign jurisdictions; community relations and social license; climate change; liquidity and financing risks; development risks; indebtedness, including current and future operating restrictions, implications of a change of control, ability to meet debt service obligations, the implications of defaulting on obligations and change in credit ratings; environmental matters; waste disposal; the global economic environment; government regulation; reliance on a limited number of smelters and off-takers; commodity price risk; mineral tenure; permits; risks relating to environmental sustainability and governance practices and performance; non-governmental organizations; corruption, bribery and sanctions; litigation and contracts; information technology systems; estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources; production and processing estimates; credit risk; actions of activist shareholders; price volatility, volume fluctuations and dilution risk in respect of our shares; reliance on infrastructure, commodities and consumables; currency risk; inflation risk; interest rate risk; tax matters; dividends; financial reporting, including relating to the carrying value of our assets and changes in reporting standards; labour, including relating to employee/union relations, employee misconduct, key personnel, skilled workforce, expatriates and contractors; reclamation and long-term obligations; regulated substances; necessary equipment; co-ownership of our properties; acquisitions, including integration risks, and dispositions; the unavailability of insurance; conflicts of interest; compliance with privacy legislation; reputational issues; competition, as well as those risk factors discussed in the sections titled “Forward-looking information and risks” and “Risk factors in our business” in our most recent Annual Information Form & Form 40-F. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Information Form & Form 40-F filed on SEDAR and EDGAR under our Company name, which discussion is incorporated by reference in this release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect our business and operations.
The inclusion of forward-looking statements and information is designed to help you understand management’s current views of our near- and longer-term prospects, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained herein. Except as required by law, we do not expect to update forward-looking statements and information continually as conditions change and you are referred to the full discussion of the Company’s business contained in the Company’s reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States.
Qualified Person
Except as otherwise noted, Simon Hille, FAusIMM, Senior Vice President, Technical Services, is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101 responsible for preparing and supervising the preparation of the scientific or technical information contained in this press release and verifying the technical data disclosed in this document relating to our operating mines and development projects. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Jacques Simoneau. P.Geo a member in good standing of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec, is the qualified person as defined in NI 43-101 responsible for, and has verified and approved, the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this press release for the Quebec projects.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
As at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited – in thousands of U.S. dollars)
As at | Note | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 241,362 | $ | 481,327 | |||||
Term deposits | 15 | 65,000 | — | ||||||
Accounts receivable and other | 5 | 70,567 | 68,745 | ||||||
Inventories | 6 | 191,683 | 178,163 | ||||||
568,612 | 728,235 | ||||||||
Restricted cash | 2,005 | 2,674 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 15,900 | — | |||||||
Other assets | 109,704 | 104,023 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 3,622,861 | 4,003,211 | |||||||
Goodwill | 92,591 | 92,591 | |||||||
$ | 4,411,673 | $ | 4,930,734 | ||||||
LIABILITIES & EQUITY | |||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 148,795 | $ | 195,334 | |||||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 4,542 | 7,228 | |||||||
Current portion of asset retirement obligations | 4,088 | 4,088 | |||||||
157,425 | 206,650 | ||||||||
Debt | 7 | 497,315 | 489,763 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 12,521 | 14,895 | |||||||
Employee benefit plan obligations | 9,941 | 8,942 | |||||||
Asset retirement obligations | 112,256 | 131,367 | |||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 461,797 | 439,195 | |||||||
1,251,255 | 1,290,812 | ||||||||
Equity | |||||||||
Share capital | 11 | 3,241,189 | 3,225,326 | ||||||
Treasury stock | (20,454 | ) | (10,289 | ) | |||||
Contributed surplus | 2,615,382 | 2,615,459 | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (45,999 | ) | (20,905 | ) | |||||
Deficit | (2,629,252 | ) | (2,239,226 | ) | |||||
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | 3,160,866 | 3,570,365 | |||||||
Attributable to non-controlling interests | (448 | ) | 69,557 | ||||||
3,160,418 | 3,639,922 | ||||||||
$ | 4,411,673 | $ | 4,930,734 |
Subsequent events (Note 4)
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors | ||||||
(signed) | John Webster | Director | (signed) | George Burns | Director | |
Date of approval: | October 27, 2022 |
Please see the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements dated September 30, 2022 for notes to the accounts.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited – in thousands of U.S. dollars except share and per share amounts)
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
Note | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||||||
Metal sales | 8 | $ | 217,698 | $ | 238,441 | $ | 625,817 | $ | 696,283 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||||
Production costs | 123,486 | 110,180 | 337,362 | 331,540 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 61,294 | 50,720 | 164,846 | 154,229 | |||||||||||||
184,780 | 160,900 | 502,208 | 485,769 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings from mine operations | 32,918 | 77,541 | 123,609 | 210,514 | |||||||||||||
Exploration and evaluation expenses | 5,001 | 4,663 | 15,104 | 16,552 | |||||||||||||
Mine standby costs | 9 | 7,982 | 9,139 | 30,352 | 12,842 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 6,771 | 7,676 | 23,796 | 27,543 | |||||||||||||
Employee benefit plan expense | 854 | 839 | 3,504 | 2,204 | |||||||||||||
Share-based payments expense | 12 | 2,842 | 1,716 | 6,840 | 5,419 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 4 | 29,297 | — | 394,723 | — | ||||||||||||
Write-down (recovery) of assets | 1,090 | 38 | 23,543 | (392 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 458 | (605 | ) | (8,677 | ) | (6,827 | ) | ||||||||||
(Loss) earnings from operations | (21,377 | ) | 54,075 | (365,576 | ) | 153,173 | |||||||||||
Other income | 10 | 3,600 | 1,732 | 7,021 | 12,666 | ||||||||||||
Finance costs | 10 | (9,293 | ) | (41,019 | ) | (35,202 | ) | (66,851 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income tax | (27,070 | ) | 14,788 | (393,757 | ) | 98,988 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | 27,427 | 5,627 | 66,481 | 45,170 | |||||||||||||
Net (loss) earnings from continuing operations | (54,497 | ) | 9,161 | (460,238 | ) | 53,818 | |||||||||||
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | — | (60,761 | ) | — | (149,920 | ) | |||||||||||
Net loss for the period | $ | (54,497 | ) | $ | (51,600 | ) | $ | (460,238 | ) | $ | (96,102 | ) | |||||
Attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders of the Company | (50,486 | ) | (52,220 | ) | (390,026 | ) | (96,018 | ) | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (4,011 | ) | 620 | (70,212 | ) | (84 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss for the period | $ | (54,497 | ) | $ | (51,600 | ) | $ | (460,238 | ) | $ | (96,102 | ) | |||||
(Loss) earnings attributable to shareholders of the Company | |||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | (50,486 | ) | 8,541 | (390,026 | ) | 53,902 | |||||||||||
Discontinued operations | — | (60,761 | ) | — | (149,920 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | (50,486 | ) | $ | (52,220 | ) | $ | (390,026 | ) | $ | (96,018 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | 11 | 183,783 | 182,447 | 183,313 | 179,556 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 11 | 183,783 | 183,948 | 183,313 | 181,674 | ||||||||||||
Net loss per share attributable to shareholders of the Company: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic loss per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | (0.53 | ) | |||||
Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | (0.53 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) earnings per share attributable to shareholders of the Company - Continuing operations: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | 0.30 | |||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | 0.30 |
Please see the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements dated September 30, 2022 for notes to the accounts.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited – in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Net loss for the period | $ | (54,497 | ) | $ | (51,600 | ) | $ | (460,238 | ) | $ | (96,102 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||||||||||||
Items that will not be reclassified to earnings or loss: | |||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of investments in marketable securities, net of tax | (15,279 | ) | 3,048 | (23,544 | ) | 3,018 | |||||||||||
Actuarial losses on employee benefit plans, net of tax | (1,042 | ) | (277 | ) | (1,550 | ) | (247 | ) | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive (loss) income for the period | (16,321 | ) | 2,771 | (25,094 | ) | 2,771 | |||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss for the period | $ | (70,818 | ) | $ | (48,829 | ) | $ | (485,332 | ) | $ | (93,331 | ) | |||||
Attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||
Shareholders of the Company | (66,807 | ) | (49,449 | ) | (415,120 | ) | (93,247 | ) | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (4,011 | ) | 620 | (70,212 | ) | (84 | ) | ||||||||||
$ | (70,818 | ) | $ | (48,829 | ) | $ | (485,332 | ) | $ | (93,331 | ) |
Please see the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements dated September 30, 2022 for notes to the accounts.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited – in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Cash flows generated from (used in): | |||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | |||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) earnings for the period from continuing operations | $ | (54,497 | ) | $ | 9,161 | $ | (460,238 | ) | $ | 53,818 | |||||||
Adjustments for: | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 62,074 | 51,178 | 166,999 | 155,714 | |||||||||||||
Finance costs | 9,293 | 41,019 | 35,202 | 66,851 | |||||||||||||
Interest income | (1,480 | ) | (413 | ) | (2,764 | ) | (1,888 | ) | |||||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) | 3,785 | (945 | ) | 19 | (2,634 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | 27,427 | 5,627 | 66,481 | 45,170 | |||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets | (1,492 | ) | (180 | ) | (2,307 | ) | 46 | ||||||||||
Gain on disposal of mining licenses | — | — | — | (7,046 | ) | ||||||||||||
Write-down (recovery) of assets | 1,090 | 38 | 23,543 | (392 | ) | ||||||||||||
Share-based payments expense | 12 | 2,842 | 1,716 | 6,840 | 5,419 | ||||||||||||
Employee benefit plan expense | 854 | 839 | 3,504 | 2,204 | |||||||||||||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 4 | 29,297 | — | 394,723 | — | ||||||||||||
79,193 | 108,040 | 232,002 | 317,262 | ||||||||||||||
Property reclamation payments | (1,282 | ) | (515 | ) | (2,075 | ) | (1,622 | ) | |||||||||
Employee benefit plan (payments) receipt | (315 | ) | 5,639 | (2,988 | ) | 5,118 | |||||||||||
Income taxes paid | (24,038 | ) | (12,561 | ) | (76,605 | ) | (64,574 | ) | |||||||||
Interest received | 1,480 | 413 | 2,764 | 1,888 | |||||||||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital | 13 | (2,524 | ) | 4,094 | (38,405 | ) | (4,819 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities of continuing operations | 52,514 | 105,110 | 114,693 | 253,253 | |||||||||||||
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | — | 692 | — | (4,048 | ) | ||||||||||||
Investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (73,980 | ) | (64,441 | ) | (209,159 | ) | (200,035 | ) | |||||||||
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of | — | — | — | (19,336 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment | 1,637 | 966 | 3,278 | 2,277 | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of mining licenses | — | — | — | 5,000 | |||||||||||||
Purchase of marketable securities and investment in debt securities | (20,163 | ) | (27,060 | ) | (20,163 | ) | (27,060 | ) | |||||||||
Value added taxes related to mineral property expenditures, net | (6,056 | ) | (11,971 | ) | (24,267 | ) | (16,170 | ) | |||||||||
(Increase) decrease in term deposits | (5,000 | ) | 1,000 | (65,000 | ) | 59,034 | |||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash | — | (432 | ) | — | (536 | ) | |||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (103,562 | ) | (101,938 | ) | (315,311 | ) | (196,826 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations | — | (911 | ) | — | (2,348 | ) | |||||||||||
Financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares, net of issuance costs | 84 | 240 | 13,743 | 14,374 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from non-controlling interests | — | — | 207 | 409 | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | — | 500,000 | — | 500,000 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of borrowings | — | (433,953 | ) | — | (517,286 | ) | |||||||||||
Debt redemption premium paid | — | (21,400 | ) | — | (21,400 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest paid | (16,226 | ) | (7,634 | ) | (33,945 | ) | (23,117 | ) | |||||||||
Loan financing costs | — | (7,535 | ) | — | (7,535 | ) | |||||||||||
Principal portion of lease liabilities | (1,406 | ) | (2,802 | ) | (5,383 | ) | (7,813 | ) | |||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | — | — | (13,969 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) generated from financing activities of continuing operations | (17,548 | ) | 26,916 | (39,347 | ) | (62,368 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations | — | (12 | ) | — | (36 | ) | |||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (68,596 | ) | 29,857 | (239,965 | ) | (12,373 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 309,958 | 409,732 | 481,327 | 451,962 | |||||||||||||
Cash in disposal group held for sale | — | (273 | ) | — | (273 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $ | 241,362 | $ | 439,316 | $ | 241,362 | $ | 439,316 |
Please see the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements dated September 30, 2022 for notes to the accounts.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited – in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Share capital | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | 3,240,952 | $ | 3,224,830 | $ | 3,225,326 | $ | 3,144,644 | ||||||||
Shares issued upon exercise of share options | 174 | 219 | 4,117 | 1,617 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued upon exercise of performance share units (PSU's) | — | 30 | 2,256 | 1,202 | ||||||||||||
Transfer of contributed surplus on exercise of options | 73 | 87 | 1,665 | 635 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiary | — | — | — | 65,647 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued upon exercise of warrants | — | — | 213 | — | ||||||||||||
Shares issued to the public, net of share issuance costs | (10 | ) | 7 | 7,612 | 11,428 | |||||||||||
Balance end of period | 11 | $ | 3,241,189 | $ | 3,225,173 | $ | 3,241,189 | $ | 3,225,173 | |||||||
Treasury stock | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | (20,454 | ) | $ | (10,295 | ) | $ | (10,289 | ) | $ | (11,452 | ) | ||||
Purchase of treasury stock | — | — | (13,969 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Shares redeemed upon exercise of restricted share units (RSU's) | — | 6 | 3,804 | 1,163 | ||||||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | (20,454 | ) | $ | (10,289 | ) | $ | (20,454 | ) | $ | (10,289 | ) | ||||
Contributed surplus | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | 2,612,463 | $ | 2,639,288 | $ | 2,615,459 | $ | 2,638,008 | ||||||||
Share-based payment arrangements | 2,992 | 2,422 | 7,648 | 6,579 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed upon exercise of restricted share units | — | (6 | ) | (3,804 | ) | (1,163 | ) | |||||||||
Shares redeemed upon exercise of performance share units | — | (30 | ) | (2,256 | ) | (1,202 | ) | |||||||||
Transfer to share capital on exercise of options | (73 | ) | (87 | ) | (1,665 | ) | (635 | ) | ||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | 2,615,382 | $ | 2,641,587 | $ | 2,615,382 | $ | 2,641,587 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | (29,678 | ) | $ | (30,297 | ) | $ | (20,905 | ) | $ | (30,297 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income for the period attributable to shareholders of the Company | (16,321 | ) | 2,771 | (25,094 | ) | 2,771 | ||||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | (45,999 | ) | $ | (27,526 | ) | $ | (45,999 | ) | $ | (27,526 | ) | ||||
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | (2,578,766 | ) | $ | (2,147,004 | ) | $ | (2,239,226 | ) | $ | (2,103,206 | ) | ||||
Loss attributable to shareholders of the Company | (50,486 | ) | (52,220 | ) | (390,026 | ) | (96,018 | ) | ||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | (2,629,252 | ) | $ | (2,199,224 | ) | $ | (2,629,252 | ) | $ | (2,199,224 | ) | ||||
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | $ | 3,160,866 | $ | 3,629,721 | $ | 3,160,866 | $ | 3,629,721 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | ||||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | 3,563 | $ | 40,578 | $ | 69,557 | $ | 40,873 | ||||||||
(Loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests | (4,011 | ) | 620 | (70,212 | ) | (84 | ) | |||||||||
Contributions from non-controlling interests | — | — | 207 | 409 | ||||||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | (448 | ) | $ | 41,198 | $ | (448 | ) | $ | 41,198 | ||||||
Total equity | $ | 3,160,418 | $ | 3,670,919 | $ | 3,160,418 | $ | 3,670,919 |
Please see the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements dated September 30, 2022 for notes to the accounts.
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1 These financial measures or ratios are non-IFRS financial measures or ratios. Certain additional disclosure for non-IFRS financial measures and ratios have been incorporated by reference and additional detail can be found at the end of this press release and in the section 'Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures and Ratios' in the Company's September 30, 2022 MD&A.
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