CORRECTION - Wesdome Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Wesdome Gold Mines reported strong Q3 2024 results with consolidated gold production of 45,109 ounces, a 62% increase over Q3 2023. Net income rose to $39.0 million ($0.26 per share), up $42.2 million from Q3 2023. The company's cash position nearly doubled to $82.5 million with available liquidity of $232.5 million.
Key financial metrics include EBITDA of $84.6 million, cash costs of $1,214 per ounce, and AISC of $1,920 per ounce. The average realized gold price was $3,420 per ounce. The company has narrowed its 2024 production guidance to 166,000-176,000 ounces while increasing cost guidance to $1,225-$1,300 per ounce for cash costs and $1,975-$2,100 for AISC.
Wesdome Gold Mines ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024 con una produzione di oro consolidata di 45.109 once, un aumento del 62% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. Il reddito netto è salito a 39,0 milioni di dollari (0,26 dollari per azione), in aumento di 42,2 milioni di dollari rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. La posizione di cassa dell'azienda è quasi raddoppiata a 82,5 milioni di dollari, con liquidità disponibile di 232,5 milioni di dollari.
I principali indicatori finanziari includono un EBITDA di 84,6 milioni di dollari, costi in contante di 1.214 dollari per oncia e AISC di 1.920 dollari per oncia. Il prezzo medio realizzato dell'oro è stato di 3.420 dollari per oncia. L'azienda ha ristretto le sue previsioni di produzione per il 2024 a 166.000-176.000 once, mentre ha aumentato le previsioni sui costi a 1.225-1.300 dollari per oncia per i costi in contante e 1.975-2.100 dollari per AISC.
Wesdome Gold Mines reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024 con una producción de oro consolidada de 45.109 onzas, un aumento del 62% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. El ingreso neto se elevó a 39,0 millones de dólares (0,26 dólares por acción), un aumento de 42,2 millones de dólares respecto al tercer trimestre de 2023. La posición de efectivo de la empresa casi se duplicó a 82,5 millones de dólares, con una liquidez disponible de 232,5 millones de dólares.
Los principales métricas financieras incluyen un EBITDA de 84,6 millones de dólares, costos de efectivo de 1.214 dólares por onza, y AISC de 1.920 dólares por onza. El precio medio realizado del oro fue de 3.420 dólares por onza. La empresa ha reducido sus orientaciones de producción para 2024 a 166.000-176.000 onzas, mientras que ha elevado sus pronósticos de costos a 1.225-1.300 dólares por onza para costos de efectivo y 1.975-2.100 dólares para AISC.
Wesdome Gold Mines는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 보고하며, 총 금 생산량이 45,109온스로 2023년 3분기 대비 62% 증가했습니다. 순이익은 3,900만 달러(주당 0.26달러)로, 2023년 3분기 대비 4,220만 달러 증가했습니다. 회사의 현금 보유액은 8,250만 달러로 거의 두 배로 증가했으며, 사용 가능한 유동성은 2억 3,250만 달러입니다.
주요 재무 지표로는 EBITDA가 8,460만 달러, 온스당 현금 비용이 1,214달러, AISC가 1,920달러입니다. 평균 실현 금 가격은 온스당 3,420달러였습니다. 회사는 2024년 생산 지침을 166,000-176,000온스로 축소하면서 현금 비용에 대한 비용 지침을 온스당 1,225-1,300달러로, AISC는 1,975-2,100달러로 인상했습니다.
Wesdome Gold Mines a rapporté des résultats solides pour le troisième trimestre 2024 avec une production d'or consolidée de 45 109 onces, soit une augmentation de 62 % par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. Le revenu net a augmenté pour atteindre 39,0 millions de dollars (0,26 dollar par action), en hausse de 42,2 millions de dollars par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. La position de trésorerie de l'entreprise a presque doublé pour atteindre 82,5 millions de dollars, avec une liquidité disponible de 232,5 millions de dollars.
Les principaux indicateurs financiers incluent un EBITDA de 84,6 millions de dollars, des coûts en espèces de 1 214 dollars par once et un AISC de 1 920 dollars par once. Le prix moyen réalisé de l'or était de 3 420 dollars par once. L'entreprise a affiné ses prévisions de production pour 2024 entre 166 000 et 176 000 onces, tout en augmentant les prévisions de coûts à 1 225-1 300 dollars par once pour les coûts en espèces et 1 975-2 100 dollars pour l'AISC.
Wesdome Gold Mines berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im 3. Quartal 2024 mit einer konsolidierten Goldproduktion von 45.109 Unzen, was einem Anstieg von 62% im Vergleich zum 3. Quartal 2023 entspricht. Der Nettogewinn stieg auf 39,0 Millionen Dollar (0,26 Dollar pro Aktie), ein Anstieg um 42,2 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum 3. Quartal 2023. Die Barreserven des Unternehmens haben sich fast verdoppelt und betragen nun 82,5 Millionen Dollar, bei einer verfügbaren Liquidität von 232,5 Millionen Dollar.
Die wichtigsten Finanzkennzahlen umfassen EBITDA von 84,6 Millionen Dollar, Barextraktionskosten von 1.214 Dollar pro Unze und AISC von 1.920 Dollar pro Unze. Der durchschnittliche realisierte Goldpreis betrug 3.420 Dollar pro Unze. Das Unternehmen hat seine Produktionsprognose für 2024 auf 166.000-176.000 Unzen eingegrenzt, während die Kostenprognose auf 1.225-1.300 Dollar pro Unze für Barextraktionskosten und 1.975-2.100 Dollar für AISC angehoben wurde.
- Gold production increased 62% YoY to 45,109 ounces
- Net income rose to $39.0 million from a loss in Q3 2023
- Cash position doubled to $82.5 million with total liquidity of $232.5 million
- Free cash flow increased to $30.8 million from $10.7 million YoY
- EBITDA increased 6.5x compared to prior year quarter
- Cash costs increased to $1,225-$1,300 from original guidance of $1,075-$1,200
- AISC guidance raised to $1,975-$2,100 from $1,750-$1,950
- Kiena Mine production guidance reduced to 77,000-83,000 ounces
TORONTO, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) please note that the 2025 Production Guidance table has been updated with new gold production ranges in the Eagle River, Kiena, and Consolidated data columns. The corrected release follows:
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024” and “YTD 2024”). Preliminary operating results for Q3 2024 and YTD 2024 were disclosed in the Company’s press release dated October 17, 2024. Management will host a conference call tomorrow, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its results. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Q3 2024 Highlights
- Consolidated gold production was 45,109 ounces, a
62% increase over the prior year quarter, at cost of sales per ounce sold of$1,783 1,4 (US$1,308) , cash costs per ounce sold1 of$1,214 (US$890) and all-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) per ounce sold1 of$1,920 (US$1,408) . The average realized price of gold sold was$3,420 (US$2,508) per ounce. - Net income increased to
$39.0 million , or$0.26 earnings per share, an increase of$42.2 million from the corresponding quarter in 2023 and$9.9 million , or$0.07 earnings per share, from Q2 2024. - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)1 increased to
$84.6 million or by more than 6.5 times relative to the prior year quarter mainly due to an increase in ounces sold, a higher average realized price of gold sold and lower cash costs. - Net cash flow from operating activities increased to
$61.0 million , or$0.41 operating cash flow per share1,3,$15.9 million higher than the prior year quarter mainly due to a higher average realized price of gold sold. - Cash of
$82.5 million has nearly doubled since year end, resulting in available liquidity at the end of the third quarter of$232.5 million including cash and$150.0 million of undrawn full capacity available under the Company’s revolving credit facility. - Free cash flow1 increased to
$30.8 million , or$0.21 per share, compared to$10.7 million , or$0.07 per share, in the corresponding period in 2023 mainly due to higher average realized price of gold sold, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. - Consolidated 2024 production guidance range has been narrowed to between 166,000 and 176,000 ounces of gold, while increasing cash costs per ounce sold to
$1,225 t o$1,300 and AISC per ounce sold1 to$1,975 t o$2,100 (US$1,445 t o US$1,525) . - During the quarter, the Company announced the appointments of Guy Belleau as Chief Operating Officer and Ronald “Jono” Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources. Subsequent to quarter end, Philip C. Yee was appointed Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Wesdome delivered a strong third quarter with sequential improvement over the first two quarters of the year. Higher production at lower costs have led to strong operating cash flow and another free cash flow1 record, with notable improvements seen across most performance metrics compared to the prior year quarter. Our dedicated teams at Eagle River and Kiena have been instrumental in this success, while upholding our commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
“Wesdome’s financial position has strengthened considerably. Compared to year end, our cash position has doubled, we have eliminated our bank debt and increased our available liquidity by nearly
“Looking ahead, preliminary plans for 2025 continue to de-risk our medium-term outlook and point to growing production levels at lower costs relative to this year.”
Consolidated Financial and Operating Highlights
In 000s, except per unit and per share amounts | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||
Financial results | ||||||||
Revenue2 | 146,852 | 69,696 | 375,573 | 230,952 | ||||
Cost of sales | 76,512 | 71,450 | 229,301 | 216,916 | ||||
Gross profit (loss) | 70,340 | (1,754 | ) | 146,272 | 14,036 | |||
Cash margin1 | 94,635 | 22,233 | 217,498 | 85,363 | ||||
EBITDA1 | 84,600 | 12,933 | 193,138 | 61,077 | ||||
Net income (loss) | 38,999 | (3,248 | ) | 78,842 | (8,607 | ) | ||
Earnings (loss) per share | 0.26 | (0.02 | ) | 0.53 | (0.06 | ) | ||
Adjusted net income (loss)1 | 39,196 | (2,573 | ) | 79,039 | (4,330 | ) | ||
Adjusted net income (loss) per share1 | 0.26 | (0.02 | ) | 0.53 | (0.03 | ) | ||
Net cash from operating activities | 60,976 | 45,076 | 164,561 | 64,175 | ||||
Operating cash flow per share1,3 | 0.41 | 0.30 | 1.10 | 0.44 | ||||
Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 449 | (2,370 | ) | (39,050 | ) | 7,367 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (29,607 | ) | 33,191 | (84,367 | ) | (73,145 | ) | |
Free cash flow1 | 30,838 | 10,672 | 78,723 | (14,204 | ) | |||
Free cash flow per share1 | 0.21 | 0.07 | 0.53 | (0.10 | ) | |||
Average 1 USD → CAD exchange rate | 1.3637 | 1.3414 | 1.3603 | 1.3456 | ||||
Operating results | ||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) | 45,109 | 27,760 | 122,466 | 87,120 | ||||
Gold sold (ounces) | 42,900 | 27,000 | 118,600 | 89,000 | ||||
Average realized price1 ($/oz) | 3,420 | 2,579 | 3,163 | 2,592 | ||||
Average realized price1 (US$/oz) | 2,508 | 1,923 | 2,325 | 1,926 | ||||
Per ounce of gold sold1 | ||||||||
Cost of sales1,4 ($/oz) | 1,783 | 2,646 | 1,933 | 2,437 | ||||
Cost of sales1,4 (US$/oz) | 1,308 | 1,973 | 1,421 | 1,923 | ||||
Cash costs1 ($/oz) | 1,214 | 1,755 | 1,329 | 1,633 | ||||
Cash costs1 (US$/oz) | 890 | 1,308 | 977 | 1,214 | ||||
AISC1 ($/oz) | 1,920 | 2,711 | 2,032 | 2,293 | ||||
AISC1 (US$/oz) | 1,408 | 2,021 | 1,493 | 1,704 | ||||
Financial position | ||||||||
Cash | 82,515 | 31,582 | 82,515 | 31,582 | ||||
Working capital | 69,413 | (18,839 | ) | 69,413 | (18,839 | ) | ||
Total assets | 684,736 | 605,364 | 684,736 | 605,364 | ||||
Current liabilities | 61,062 | 87,577 | 61,062 | 87,577 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | 110,269 | 93,404 | 110,269 | 93,404 | ||||
Total liabilities | 171,331 | 180,981 | 171,331 | 180,981 |
- Refer to the section in this press release entitled “Non-IFRS Performance Measures” for the reconciliation of non-IFRS measurements to the financial statements.
- Revenue includes insignificant amounts from the sale of by-product silver.
- Operating cash flow per share is calcated by dividing net cash from activities by the weighted average number of shares.
- Costs of sales per ounce of gold sold is calculated by dividing the cost of sales by the number of ounces sold.
Eagle River – Ontario
Eagle River Operating Results | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 |
Ore milled (tonnes) | ||||
Eagle River | 57,984 | 55,153 | 162,168 | 167,958 |
Mishi | - | - | - | 6,150 |
Total ore milled | 57,984 | 55,153 | 162,168 | 174,108 |
Head grade (grams per tonne, "g/t") | ||||
Eagle River | 13.1 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 12.1 |
Mishi | - | - | - | 2.3 |
Total head grade | 13.1 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 12.1 |
Average mill recoveries (%) | ||||
Eagle River | 97.0 | 96.7 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
Mishi | - | - | - | 72.5 |
Total gold recovery | 97.0 | 96.7 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
Gold production (oz) | ||||
Eagle River | 23,688 | 20,391 | 67,859 | 63,395 |
Mishi | - | - | - | 332 |
Total gold production | 23,688 | 20,391 | 67,859 | 63,727 |
Gold sold (oz) | ||||
Eagle River | 21,340 | 19,600 | 66,200 | 65,759 |
Mishi | - | - | - | 341 |
Total gold sold | 21,340 | 19,600 | 66,200 | 66,100 |
Production costs per tonne milled1 ($) | 545 | 503 | 570 | 485 |
Costs per oz sold ($/oz) | ||||
Cost of sales | 2,042 | 2,046 | 1,972 | 1,912 |
Cash costs1 | 1,449 | 1,442 | 1,422 | 1,380 |
All-in sustaining costs1 | 2,318 | 2,467 | 2,107 | 2,039 |
Costs per oz sold (US$/oz) | ||||
Cost of sales | 1,497 | 1,525 | 1,449 | 1,421 |
Cash costs1 | 1,062 | 1,075 | 1,046 | 1,025 |
All-in sustaining costs1 | 1,700 | 1,839 | 1,549 | 1,516 |
During Q3 2024, Eagle River produced 23,688 ounces of gold as compared to 20,391 ounces in Q3 2023 primarily due to a
In Q3 2024, Eagle River generated
Cost of sales in Q3 2024 was
In Q3 2024, cash costs per ounce of gold sold were
In Q3 2024, AISC per ounce of gold sold were
Kiena Mine – Quebec
Kiena Operating Results | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 |
Ore milled (tonnes) | 51,321 | 47,351 | 154,334 | 141,499 |
Head grade (g/t) | 13.1 | 4.9 | 11.1 | 5.2 |
Average mill recoveries (%) | 99.0 | 98.4 | 98.9 | 98.0 |
Gold production (oz) | 21,421 | 7,369 | 54,607 | 23,393 |
Gold sold (oz) | 21,560 | 7,400 | 52,400 | 22,900 |
Production costs per tonne milled1 ($) | 426 | 402 | 424 | 419 |
Costs per oz sold ($/oz) | ||||
Cost of sales | 1,524 | 4,225 | 1,881 | 3,944 |
Cash costs1 | 981 | 2,585 | 1,212 | 2,365 |
All-in sustaining costs1 | 1,526 | 3,359 | 1,937 | 3,027 |
Costs per oz sold (US$/oz) | ||||
Cost of sales | 1,118 | 3,149 | 1,382 | 2,931 |
Cash costs1 | 719 | 1,927 | 891 | 1,758 |
All-in sustaining costs1 | 1,119 | 2,504 | 1,424 | 2,249 |
During Q3 2024, the Kiena mine produced 21,421 ounces of gold as compared to 7,369 ounces in Q3 2023 primarily due to a
In the first nine months of 2024, Kiena produced 54,607 ounces of gold as compared to 23,393 ounces of gold in the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to a
In Q3 2024, Kiena generated
Cost of sales in Q3 2024 was
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold in Q3 2024 were
AISC per ounce of gold sold decreased by
Outlook
The Company is tightening its 2024 guidance and reaffirming its previously disclosed 2025 consolidated production outlook. Guidance for 2024 costs, depreciation and capital expenditures, now reflects updated full-year expectations based on the Company’s operational and financial performance to date.
Consolidated 2024 gold production has been narrowed to 166,000 to 176,000 ounces from the Company’s original guidance of 160,000 to 180,000 ounces. Preliminary plans for 2025 continue to support previously disclosed consolidated production guidance of 175,000 to 210,000 ounces.
Total consolidated cash costs per ounce of gold sold is expected to be
Consolidated AISC per ounce of gold sold is expected to be
Based on strong operating performance in the first nine months of the year, 2024 production from Eagle River is now expected to be 89,000 to 93,000 ounces, compared to the original guidance range of 80,000 to 90,000 ounces at cash costs per ounce of gold sold of
Kiena’s 2024 production is now expected to be 77,000 to 83,000, at cash costs per ounce of gold sold of
2024 Guidance
Eagle River | Kiena | Consolidated | |||||||||||
Initial | Revised | Initial | Revised | Initial | Revised | ||||||||
Production | |||||||||||||
Feed grade | (g/t) | 12.2 - 13.4 | 12.9 - 13.5 | 12.0 - 13.5 | 11.2 - 12.0 | 12.0 - 13.5 | 12.1 - 12.8 | ||||||
Gold production | (ounces) | 80,000 - 90,000 | 89,000 - 93,000 | 80,000 - 90,000 | 77,000 - 83,000 | 160,000 - 180,000 | 166,000 - 176,000 | ||||||
Operating Costs | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion | ($M) | ||||||||||||
Corporate and general1 | ($M) | ||||||||||||
Exploration and evaluation2 | ($M) | ||||||||||||
Cash costs3 | ($/oz) | ||||||||||||
All-in sustaining costs3 | ($/oz) | ||||||||||||
All-in sustaining costs3 | (US$/oz) | ||||||||||||
Capital Investment | |||||||||||||
Total capital4 | ($M) | ||||||||||||
Sustaining capital3 | ($M) | ||||||||||||
Growth capital3 | ($M) | - | - |
Notes
- Corporate and general costs do not include an estimated
$3 million in stock-based compensation. Corporate G&A allocated to each site is included in site all-in sustaining cost calculation. - Exploration and evaluation costs primarily include surface drilling activities and regional office expenses.
- This is a financial measure or ratio that is a non-IFRS financial measure or ratio. Certain additional disclosures 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 in the Non-IFRS Performance Measures section.
- Initial 2024 capital Investment guidance was previously net of an estimated
$5 million in capital leasing activities. Total capital expenditures are the sum of sustaining and growth capital expenditures and are reported under investing activities on the condensed interim statements of cash flows.
2025 Production Guidance
Eagle River | Kiena | Consolidated | ||
Gold production | (ounces) | 90,000 – 105,000 | 85,000 - 105,000 | 175,000 - 210,000 |
Exploration Update
Eagle River
Development and Drilling
The exploration and infill drilling program, which has been successful, targeted the 300 Zone at depth, Falcon 311, and the 6 Central Zone for growth and resource conversion from established underground platforms. Additional infill drilling towards the Falcon 7, 311 Zone, 5 Zone, and 711 Zone focused on resource conversion with delineation drilling continued to support the production areas for the current year and in preparation for 2025 planned production.
High-grade mineralization is continuously being intercepted in the 6 Central Zone, a zone that holds immense potential for our mining operations. The zone discovered in 2023 continues to trend down and plunge in an easterly direction. Located at an intermediate depth and close to underground infrastructure, targeting the zone remains a priority for resource growth and potential reserve conversion. The zone is anticipated to be continuous and will become a promising mining zone in the future.
The drilling program continued targeting the up-plunge potential of the Falcon 311 zone. Infill drilling continued to upgrade the resource classification, further solidifying our understanding of the zone. The successful delineation of the zone in the volcanics west of the Diorite showcases the potential growth for more zones outside the diorite-hosted mineralization. Drilling results indicated higher-grade mineralization for the zone at depth.
Infill drilling confirms the quality and continuity of the high-grade mineralization in the 300 Zone below the 1,400 metre elevation, creating opportunities for conversion of mineral resources. Recent results yielded significant values highlighting the continuity and quality of the 300 Zone. Exploring the depth potential of the 300 Zone continues to be a top priority to enhance our understanding of the structure.
Surface Exploration
Data processing of the IP survey completed west of the Diorite remained the focus. The structural study assesses targets with surface mapping and sampling potential.
Kiena
Development and Drilling
Kiena Deep remains a promising target for growth and conversion, with drilling focusing on growing the South Limb of the Kiena Deep and infill drilling targeting the Footwall Zones discovered in 2022, with follow-up drilling continuing to improve the understanding of the zones. Drilling has returned results of 31.7 g/t Au / over 5.3m, showcasing the potential for high-grade mineralization at reasonable widths, highlighting the opportunity for increased ounces per vertical metre, and providing operational flexibility and increased production near the Footwall elevations. Several opportunities for growth ounces remain in the South Limb area at depth in Kiena Deep and hanging wall basalt zones.
Follow-up drilling in the underexplored Wish Zone area continued in the quarter to provide an initial assessment of the size and potential continuity of the mineralization. Rehabilitation of the 33-level development to the east is making good progress to ensure the establishment of more optimal drilling platforms.
Surface Exploration Drilling
An excess of 10,000 metres of drilling was planned for the Dubuisson Zone from the barges, targeting existing resources for conversion and down-extension of the zones. Several areas within the zones were targeted with infill drilling to confirm the re-interpreted model, improve drill hole density for resource classification upgrade and test down plunge extension. Drilling results have confirmed the continuity of the zone, and above-average results not only validate our efforts but also highlight the exciting potential for the existence of higher-grade areas. The proximity of the Dubuisson Zone to the 33-level development and the relatively large resources available for conversion make it an excellent opportunity to provide flexibility for future mining.
The Northwest Zone, located approximately 400 metres north of the planned Presqu’île ramp, was targeted during the 2024 barge drilling season. Follow-up drilling is scheduled to confirm mineralization and assess the extent of the zone. High-grade mineralization was intercepted to the north of the zone, potentially indicating a new mineralization trend towards the north. The relative proximity of the zone to the planned Presqu’île ramp increases its potential as a mineable zone at intermediate depth.
East of the Kiena mine, historic drilling confirmed mineralization within the Duchesne Zone, which was modelled based on the original drilling. Follow-up drilling was scheduled in 2024 to test the original interpretation and confirm additional mineralization. Although mineralization was confirmed, drilling has driven a reinterpretation of the geological model and controls.
Presqu’île Project
The Presqu'île deposit is located 1.3 kilometres west of the Kiena mine and has been identified as five gold-rich zones cross-cutting mafic rocks (Zones PR-1, 2 and 2A) and ultramafic rocks (Zones PR-3 and 4). Presqu'île is just one of several underexplored near-surface deposits on the Kiena land package that could leverage spare capacity at the Company’s 2,040 tonne per day Kiena mill and extend mine life.
The results of a recent internal Presqu'île project study scoped 250 to 400 tonnes per day of feed starting in late 2025, supporting production of 15,000 to 20,000 ounces per year at all-in sustaining costs consistent with the Kiena operation. A mining permit application for Presqu’île is expected to be filed in the first quarter of 2025.
Work on the ramp portal was started in December 2023 with substantial completion achieved in early April 2024. Lateral development of the exploration ramp commenced mid-April following portal construction. The ramp is currently expected to advance 1,150 metres by year end 2024 with the remaining 1,250 metres to be completed in 2025. Approximately
Presqu’île drilling commenced in September 2024. Initial drilling testing an area near a lower-grade intercept intersected mineralization with visible gold. The drilling program was increased to complete more drillholes in the inferred classified area for potential resource conversion, and in addition to down-plunge extension potential, it underscores the significant value of the zone and the importance of the zone.
Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus Renewal
Today, the Company renewed its short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulators in each of the provinces and territories of Canada under the applicable Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (WKSI) procedures. The base shelf prospectus will allow the Company to offer and issue common shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription receipts, units or any combination thereof during the 25-month period over which the base shelf prospectus is effective. The Company has refreshed its base shelf prospectus in order to maintain its financial flexibility as it continues to advance its business plans but has no immediate plans to issue any securities under it at this time and may never proceed with any such issuance. Should the Company decide to offer securities during the 25-month effective period, the specific terms, including the use of proceeds, will be set forth in a prospectus supplement to the short form base shelf prospectus, which will be filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction. A copy of the short form base shelf prospectus can be found under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company’s Q3 and YTD 2024 financial and operating results. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s prepared remarks. Details of the webcast are as follows:
Date and time: | Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET |
Dial-in numbers: | To access the call by telephone, dial 1.646.968.2525 or 1.888.596.4144 (toll-free). The event passcode is: 8215935. Please allow up to 10 minutes to be connected. |
Webcast link: | https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/802915383 Pre-registration is required for this event. It is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. The webcast can also be accessed from the home page of the Company’s website at www.wesdome.com. |
The financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis will be available on the Company’s website at www.wesdome.com and on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.ca the evening of November 6, 2024.
About Wesdome
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Quebec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage this operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer.
For further information, please contact:
Raj Gill, SVP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Trish Moran, VP, Investor Relations
Phone: +1 (416) 360-3743
E-Mail: invest@wesdome.com
Responsibility for Technical Information
The technical and scientific information relating to exploration activities disclosed in this document was prepared under the supervision of and verified and reviewed by Guy Belleau, P.Eng, Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Niel de Bruin, P. Geo, Director of Geology for Wesdome, each a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Data verification involves data input and review by senior project geologists at site, scheduled weekly and monthly reporting to senior exploration management and the completion of project site visits by senior exploration management to review the status of ongoing project activities and data underlying reported results. All drilling results for exploration projects or supporting resource and reserve estimates referenced in this document have been previously reported in news release disclosures by the Company and have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The sampling and assay data from drilling programs are monitored through the implementation of a quality assurance - quality control (“QA-QC”) program designed to follow industry best practice.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” which involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements 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 the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. 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 or information contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to the Company’s expectations around: the level of and uses of the Company’s anticipated rate of capital spend; the Company’s future production, costs and expenses; the Company’s future production rates, design parameters, maintenance practices and other continuous improvement initiatives; the success, potential, objectives, schedule, targets, opportunities and priorities of the Company’s exploration programs; the Company’s anticipated filing of mining permits; and the anticipated cost and development rate of the Presqu'île ramp. 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 around economic parameters relating to our mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates described herein. Even though management believes that the assumptions made, and the expectations represented by such statements or information, are reasonable in the circumstances, 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 the Company’s 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 including those risk factors discussed in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information” and “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form. Readers are urged to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR+ and on the Company’s website.
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. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances, management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Non-IFRS Performance Measures
Wesdome uses non-IFRS performance measures throughout this news release as it believes that these generally accepted industry performance measures provide a useful indication of the Company’s operational performance. These non-IFRS performance measures do not have standardized meanings defined by IFRS and may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings. Accordingly, it is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The non-IFRS performance measures include:
- Average realized price per ounce of gold sold
- Cash costs per ounce of gold sold
- Production costs per tonne milled
- Cash margin
- All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
- Free cash flow and free cash flow per share
- Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share
- EBITDA
Average realized price per ounce of gold sold
Average realized price per ounce of gold sold is a non-IFRS measure and does not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning defined by IFRS. Average realized price per ounce of gold sold is calculated by dividing gold sales proceeds received by the Company for the relevant period by the ounces of gold sold. It may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings.
In 000s, except per unit amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||
Revenues per financial statements | 146,852 | 127,799 | 100,922 | 102,221 | 69,696 | 84,555 | 76,701 | 75,035 | 375,573 | 230,952 | ||||||||||
Silver revenue from mining operations | (153 | ) | (126 | ) | (134 | ) | (73 | ) | (77 | ) | (70 | ) | (86 | ) | (60 | ) | (413 | ) | (233 | ) |
Gold revenue from mining operations (a) | 146,699 | 127,673 | 100,788 | 102,148 | 69,619 | 84,485 | 76,615 | 74,975 | 375,160 | 230,719 | ||||||||||
Ounces of gold sold (b) | 42,900 | 40,000 | 35,700 | 37,620 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 30,000 | 31,500 | 118,600 | 89,000 | ||||||||||
Average realized price gold sold CAD (c) = (a) ÷ (b) | 3,420 | 3,192 | 2,823 | 2,715 | 2,579 | 2,640 | 2,554 | 2,380 | 3,163 | 2,592 | ||||||||||
Average 1 USD → CAD exchange rate (d) | 1.3637 | 1.3684 | 1.3488 | 1.3619 | 1.3414 | 1.3428 | 1.3525 | 1.3578 | 1.3603 | 1.3456 | ||||||||||
Average realized price gold sold USD (c) ÷ (d) | 2,508 | 2,333 | 2,093 | 1,994 | 1,923 | 1,966 | 1,888 | 1,753 | 2,325 | 1,926 | ||||||||||
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold is a non-IFRS performance measure and does not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning defined by IFRS, as well it may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings. The Company has included this non-IFRS performance measure throughout this document as Wesdome believes that this generally accepted industry performance measure provides a useful indication of the Company’s operational performance. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, it is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The following table provides a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold sold to cost of sales per the financial statements for each of the last eight quarters:
In 000s, except per unit amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales per financial statements (a) | 76,512 | 74,110 | 78,679 | 78,506 | 71,450 | 84,048 | 61,418 | 61,997 | 229,301 | 216,916 | ||||||||||
Depletion and depreciation | (24,295 | ) | (22,550 | ) | (24,381 | ) | (23,861 | ) | (23,987 | ) | (28,215 | ) | (19,125 | ) | (13,428 | ) | (71,226 | ) | (71,327 | ) |
Silver revenue from mining operations | (153 | ) | (126 | ) | (134 | ) | (73 | ) | (77 | ) | (70 | ) | (86 | ) | (60 | ) | (413 | ) | (233 | ) |
Cash costs (b) | 52,064 | 51,434 | 54,164 | 54,572 | 47,386 | 55,763 | 42,207 | 48,509 | 157,662 | 145,356 | ||||||||||
Ounces of gold sold (c) | 42,900 | 40,000 | 35,700 | 37,620 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 30,000 | 31,500 | 118,600 | 89,000 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold (d) = (a) ÷ (c) | 1,783 | 1,853 | 2,204 | 2,087 | 2,646 | 2,627 | 2,047 | 1,968 | 1,933 | 2,437 | ||||||||||
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold (e) = (b) ÷ (c) | 1,214 | 1,286 | 1,517 | 1,451 | 1,755 | 1,743 | 1,407 | 1,540 | 1,329 | 1,633 | ||||||||||
Average 1 USD → CAD exchange rate (f) | 1.3637 | 1.3684 | 1.3488 | 1.3619 | 1.3414 | 1.3428 | 1.3525 | 1.3578 | 1.3603 | 1.3456 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold USD (d) ÷ (f) | 1,308 | 1,354 | 1,634 | 1,532 | 1,973 | 1,956 | 1,514 | 1,450 | 1,421 | 1,811 | ||||||||||
Cash costs per ounce of gold sold USD (c) ÷ (d) | 890 | 940 | 1,125 | 1,065 | 1,308 | 1,298 | 1,040 | 1,134 | 977 | 1,214 | ||||||||||
Production costs per tonne milled
Mine-site cost per tonne milled is a non-IFRS performance measure and does not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning defined by IFRS, as well it may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings. As illustrated in the table below, this measure is calculated by adjusting cost of sales, as shown in the statements of income for non-cash depletion and depreciation, royalties and inventory level changes and then dividing by tonnes processed through the mill. Management believes that mine-site cost per tonne milled provides additional information regarding the performance of mining operations and allows Management to monitor operating costs on a more consistent basis as the per tonne milled measure reduces the cost variability associated with varying production levels. Management also uses this measure to determine the economic viability of mining blocks. As each mining block is evaluated based on the net realizable value of each tonne mined, the estimated revenue on a per tonne basis must be in excess of the production cost per tonne milled in order to be economically viable. Management is aware that this per tonne milled measure is impacted by fluctuations in throughput and thus uses this evaluation tool in conjunction with production costs prepared in accordance with IFRS. This measure supplements production cost information prepared in accordance with IFRS and allows investors to distinguish between changes in production costs resulting from changes in production versus changes in operating performance.
In 000s, except per unit amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales per financial statements (a) | 76,512 | 74,110 | 78,679 | 78,506 | 71,450 | 84,048 | 61,418 | 61,997 | 229,301 | 216,916 | ||||||||||
Depletion and depreciation | (24,295 | ) | (22,550 | ) | (24,381 | ) | (23,861 | ) | (23,987 | ) | (28,215 | ) | (19,125 | ) | (13,428 | ) | (71,226 | ) | (71,327 | ) |
Royalties | (1,570 | ) | (1,200 | ) | (1,342 | ) | (1,267 | ) | (1,029 | ) | (1,172 | ) | (998 | ) | (1,172 | ) | (4,112 | ) | (3,199 | ) |
Bullion & in-circuit inventory adjustments | 2,819 | 3,471 | (2,267 | ) | (3,908 | ) | 384 | (2,526 | ) | 2,524 | 1,288 | 4,023 | 382 | |||||||
Mining and processing costs, before inventory adjustments (b) | 53,466 | 53,831 | 50,689 | 49,470 | 46,818 | 52,135 | 43,819 | 48,685 | 157,986 | 142,772 | ||||||||||
Ore milled (tonnes) (c) | 109,305 | 110,221 | 96,976 | 104,318 | 102,504 | 116,496 | 96,607 | 109,725 | 316,502 | 315,607 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales per tonne milled (a) ÷ (c) | 700 | 672 | 811 | 753 | 697 | 721 | 636 | 565 | 724 | 687 | ||||||||||
Production costs per tonne milled (b) ÷ (c) | 489 | 488 | 523 | 474 | 457 | 448 | 454 | 444 | 499 | 452 | ||||||||||
Cash margin
Cash margin is a non-IFRS measure and does not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning defined by IFRS, as well it may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings. It is calculated as the difference between gold sales revenue from mining operations and cash mine site operating costs (see Cash cost per ounce of gold sold under this Section above) per the Company’s Financial Statements. The Company believes it illustrates the performance of the Company’s operating mines and enables investors to better understand the Company’s performance in comparison to other gold producers who present results on a similar basis.
In 000s, except per unit amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 |
Gold revenue from mining operations (per above) | 146,699 | 127,673 | 100,788 | 102,148 | 69,619 | 84,485 | 76,615 | 74,975 | 375,160 | 230,719 |
Cash costs (per above) | 52,064 | 51,434 | 54,164 | 54,572 | 47,386 | 55,763 | 42,207 | 48,509 | 157,662 | 145,356 |
Cash margin | 94,635 | 76,239 | 46,624 | 47,576 | 22,233 | 28,722 | 34,408 | 26,466 | 217,498 | 85,363 |
Per ounce of gold sold (C$) | ||||||||||
Average realized price (a) | 3,420 | 3,192 | 2,823 | 2,715 | 2,579 | 2,640 | 2,554 | 2,380 | 3,163 | 2,592 |
Cash costs (b) | 1,214 | 1,286 | 1,517 | 1,451 | 1,755 | 1,743 | 1,407 | 1,540 | 1,329 | 1,633 |
Cash margin (a) – (b) | 2,206 | 1,906 | 1,306 | 1,264 | 824 | 897 | 1,147 | 840 | 1,834 | 959 |
All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
All-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) include mine site operating costs incurred at Wesdome mining operations, sustaining mine capital and development expenditures, mine site exploration expenditures and equipment lease payments related to the mine operations and corporate administration expenses. The Company believes that this measure represents the total costs of producing gold from current operations and provides Wesdome and other stakeholders with additional information that illustrates the Company’s operational performance and ability to generate cash flow. This cost measure seeks to reflect the full cost of gold production from current operations on a per-ounce of gold sold basis. New project and growth capital are not included.
In 000s, except per unit amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales, per financial statements | 76,512 | 74,110 | 78,679 | 78,506 | 71,450 | 84,048 | 61,418 | 61,997 | 229,301 | 216,916 | ||||||||||
Depletion and depreciation | (24,295 | ) | (22,550 | ) | (24,381 | ) | (23,861 | ) | (23,987 | ) | (28,215 | ) | (19,125 | ) | (13,428 | ) | (71,226 | ) | (71,327 | ) |
Silver revenue from mining operations | (153 | ) | (126 | ) | (134 | ) | (73 | ) | (77 | ) | (70 | ) | (86 | ) | (60 | ) | (413 | ) | (233 | ) |
Cash costs | 52,064 | 51,434 | 54,164 | 54,572 | 47,386 | 55,763 | 42,207 | 48,509 | 157,662 | 145,356 | ||||||||||
Sustaining mine exploration and development | 13,419 | 15,492 | 15,942 | 10,190 | 9,683 | 9,024 | 8,484 | 7,179 | 44,853 | 27,191 | ||||||||||
Sustaining mine capital equipment | 6,012 | 5,250 | 4,275 | 6,779 | 10,360 | 1,598 | 3,200 | 5,585 | 15,537 | 15,158 | ||||||||||
Tailings management facility | 4,247 | 210 | 256 | 342 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1,597 | 4,713 | 29 | ||||||||||
Corporate and general | 6,346 | 5,972 | 3,969 | 5,955 | 4,707 | 4,007 | 3,662 | 2,309 | 16,287 | 12,376 | ||||||||||
Less: Corporate development | (320 | ) | (14 | ) | (50 | ) | (276 | ) | (161 | ) | (210 | ) | (31 | ) | (72 | ) | (384 | ) | (402 | ) |
Payment of lease liabilities | 615 | 754 | 909 | 780 | 1,208 | 1,410 | 1,784 | 2,167 | 2,278 | 4,402 | ||||||||||
AISC (a) | 82,383 | 79,098 | 79,465 | 78,342 | 73,198 | 71,604 | 59,308 | 67,274 | 240,946 | 204,110 | ||||||||||
Ounces of gold sold (b) | 42,900 | 40,000 | 35,700 | 37,620 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 30,000 | 31,500 | 118,600 | 89,000 | ||||||||||
AISC (c) = (a) ÷ (b) | 1,920 | 1,977 | 2,226 | 2,082 | 2,711 | 2,238 | 1,977 | 2,136 | 2,032 | 2,293 | ||||||||||
Average 1 USD → CAD exchange rate (d) | 1.3637 | 1.3684 | 1.3488 | 1.3619 | 1.3414 | 1.3428 | 1.3525 | 1.3578 | 1.3603 | 1.3456 | ||||||||||
AISC USD (c) ÷ (d) | 1,408 | 1,445 | 1,650 | 1,529 | 2,021 | 1,666 | 1,462 | 1,573 | 1,493 | 1,704 | ||||||||||
Free cash flow and operating and free cash flow per share
Free cash flow is calculated by taking net cash flow from operating activities less cash used in capital expenditures and lease payments as reported in the Company’s financial statements. Free cash flow per share is calculated by dividing free cash flow by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
Operating cash flow per share is calculated by dividing net cash flow from operating activities in the Company’s Financial Statements by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each year. It may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings.
In 000s, except per share amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities per financial statements (c) | 60,976 | 57,083 | 46,502 | 37,176 | 45,076 | 13,979 | 5,120 | 10,267 | 164,561 | 64,175 | ||||||||||
Sustaining mine exploration and development | (13,419 | ) | (15,492 | ) | (15,942 | ) | (10,190 | ) | (9,683 | ) | (9,024 | ) | (8,484 | ) | (7,179 | ) | (44,853 | ) | (27,191 | ) |
Sustaining mine capital equipment | (6,012 | ) | (5,250 | ) | (4,275 | ) | (6,779 | ) | (10,360 | ) | (1,598 | ) | (3,200 | ) | (5,585 | ) | (15,537 | ) | (15,158 | ) |
Tailings management facility | (4,247 | ) | (210 | ) | (256 | ) | (342 | ) | (15 | ) | (12 | ) | (2 | ) | (1,597 | ) | (4,713 | ) | (29 | ) |
Capitalized development, exploration and evaluation expenditures | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (4,284 | ) | - | - | |||||||||
Mines under development capital equipment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (13,958 | ) | - | - | |||||||||
Growth mine exploration and development | (5,845 | ) | (4,344 | ) | (4,203 | ) | (4,154 | ) | (4,111 | ) | (4,316 | ) | (4,360 | ) | (919 | ) | (14,392 | ) | (12,787 | ) |
Growth mine capital equipment | - | (2,596 | ) | (1,469 | ) | (7,132 | ) | (7,485 | ) | (2,898 | ) | (6,687 | ) | (5,668 | ) | (4,065 | ) | (17,070 | ) | |
Purchase of mineral properties | - | - | - | - | - | - | (200 | ) | - | - | (200 | ) | ||||||||
Funds held against standby letters of credit | - | - | - | - | (1,542 | ) | - | - | (519 | ) | - | (1,542 | ) | |||||||
Payment of lease liabilities | (615 | ) | (754 | ) | (909 | ) | (780 | ) | (1,208 | ) | (1,410 | ) | (1,784 | ) | (2,167 | ) | (2,278 | ) | (4,402 | ) |
Free cash flow (a) | 30,838 | 28,437 | 19,448 | 7,799 | 10,672 | (5,279 | ) | (19,597 | ) | (31,609 | ) | 78,723 | (14,204 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares (000s) (b) | 149,729 | 149,548 | 149,068 | 148,965 | 148,952 | 148,001 | 144,463 | 142,782 | 149,449 | 147,155 | ||||||||||
Per share data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating cash flow (c) ÷ (b) | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 1.10 | 0.44 | ||||||||||
Free cash flow (a) ÷ (b) | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.07 | (0.04 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.22 | ) | 0.53 | (0.10 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share
Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share are non-IFRS performance measures and do not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and do not have standardized meanings defined by IFRS, as well both measures may not be comparable to information in other gold producers’ reports and filings. Adjusted net income (loss) is calculated by removing the one-time gains and losses resulting from the disposition of non-core assets, non-recurring expenses and significant tax adjustments (mining tax recognition and exploration credit refunds) not related to current period’s income, as detailed in the table below. Wesdome discloses this measure, which is based on its financial statements, to assist in the understanding of the Company’s operating results and financial position.
In 000s, except per share amounts | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | |||||||
Net income (loss) per financial statements | 38,999 | 29,135 | 10,708 | 2,420 | (3,248 | ) | (5,014 | ) | (345 | ) | (3,527 | ) | 78,842 | (8,607 | ) | ||
Adjustments for: | |||||||||||||||||
Impairment of investment in associate | - | - | - | - | 900 | - | 2,700 | - | - | 3,600 | |||||||
Retirement costs | 262 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,102 | - | 262 | 2,102 | |||||||
Total adjustments | 262 | - | - | - | 900 | - | 4,802 | - | 262 | 5,702 | |||||||
Related income tax effect | (66 | ) | - | - | - | (225 | ) | - | (1,200 | ) | - | (66 | ) | (1,425 | ) | ||
197 | - | - | - | 675 | - | 3,602 | - | 197 | 4,277 | ||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) (a) | 39,196 | 29,135 | 10,708 | 2,420 | (2,573 | ) | (5,014 | ) | 3,257 | (3,527 | ) | 79,039 | (4,330 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares (000s) (b) | 149,729 | 149,548 | 149,068 | 148,965 | 148,952 | 148,001 | 144,463 | 142,782 | 149,449 | 147,155 | |||||||
Per share data | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) (a) ÷ (b) | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.02 | (0.02 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.02 | (0.02 | ) | 0.53 | (0.03 | ) | |||
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) is a non-IFRS financial measure which excludes the following items from net income (loss): interest expense; mining and income taxes and depletion and depreciation expenses. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, the Company and certain investors use EBITDA as an indicator of Wesdome’s ability to generate liquidity by producing net cash from operating activities to fund working capital needs, service debt obligations and fund capital expenditures. EBITDA is intended to provide additional information to investors and analysts and do not have any standardized definition under IFRS and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA excludes the impact of cash costs of financing activities and taxes, and the effects of changes in operating working capital balances, and therefore are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS. Other producers may calculate EBITDA differently. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income in the Company’s financial statements to EBITDA:
In 000s | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | |||||
Net income (loss) per financial statements | 38,999 | 29,135 | 10,708 | 2,420 | (3,248 | ) | (5,014 | ) | (345 | ) | (3,527 | ) | 78,842 | (8,607 | ) |
Adjustments for: | |||||||||||||||
Mining and income tax expense (recovery) | 20,708 | 15,358 | 4,550 | 10,761 | (9,820 | ) | (2,356 | ) | 1,233 | 10,129 | 40,616 | (10,943 | ) | ||
Depletion and depreciation | 24,295 | 22,550 | 24,381 | 23,861 | 23,987 | 28,215 | 19,125 | 13,428 | 71,226 | 71,327 | |||||
Non-recurring expenses | 262 | - | - | - | 900 | - | 4,802 | - | 262 | 5,702 | |||||
Interest expense | 336 | 820 | 1,036 | 1,214 | 1,114 | 1,175 | 1,309 | 1,279 | 2,192 | 3,598 | |||||
EBITDA | 84,600 | 67,863 | 40,675 | 38,256 | 12,933 | 22,020 | 26,124 | 21,309 | 193,138 | 61,077 | |||||
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