Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Solid Third Quarter Results for 2023
- Strong third-quarter financial results with $223 million in revenue and $171 million in operating cash flow
- Maintains annual production guidance range for 2023 of 600,000 to 660,000 gold equivalent ounces
- Leadership in sustainability and top rankings in ESG and sustainability
- None.
Designated News Release
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Solid Financial Results and Strong Balance Sheet
- Third quarter of 2023:
in revenue,$223 million in operating cash flow,$171 million in net earnings and$116 million in adjusted net earnings1.$121 million - A cash balance of
and no debt as at September 30, 2023, after making total upfront cash payments of$834 million relative to mineral stream interests in the quarter.$90 million - Undrawn
revolving credit facility maturing on June 22, 2028.$2 billion - Declared a quarterly dividend1 of
per common share.$0.15
High Quality Asset Base
- Streaming agreements on 18 operating mines and 14 development projects.
93% of attributable production from assets in the lowest half of their respective cost curves2,3.- 30 years of mine life based on Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves and potential additional mine life from mineral resource conversion and exploration2,4.
- Third quarter production increased quarter over quarter to 154,800 gold equivalent ounces3 ("GEOs"), driven by strong outperformances at both Salobo and Constancia, and despite the temporary suspension at Peñasquito, highlighting the strength of our diversified portfolio.
- Average annual production guidance for 2023 of 600,000 to 660,000 GEOs2,3 is maintained, with sector-leading growth over the next five to ten years.
- Accretive portfolio growth:
- Subsequent to the quarter, entered into a definitive agreement with Waterton Copper Corp. to acquire a silver stream on the Mineral Park mine for total cash consideration of
.$115 million - Acquired a
0.5% Net Smelter Royalty from Liberty Gold Corp., on the Black Pine Oxide Gold Project for total cash consideration of , along with an equity investment totalling$3.6 million in Liberty Gold at$5 million C per share.$0.34
- Subsequent to the quarter, entered into a definitive agreement with Waterton Copper Corp. to acquire a silver stream on the Mineral Park mine for total cash consideration of
Leadership in Sustainability
- Top Rankings: #1 out of 117 precious metals companies and ranked in the Global Top 50 companies by Sustainalytics, AA rated by MSCI, and Prime rated by ISS.
- Wheaton was recognized as Best Company for ESG & Sustainability (Metals & Mining) and runner-up for Best Company for Climate Reporting (Large Cap) by ESG Investing's Corporate ESG Awards.
Operational Overview
(all figures in US dollars unless otherwise | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | Change | YTD 2023 | YTD 2022 | Change | |||||||||||
Units produced | |||||||||||||||||
Gold ounces | 105,436 | 72,078 | 46.3 % | 261,635 | 216,574 | 20.8 % | |||||||||||
Silver ounces | 3,363 | 5,822 | (42.2) % | 12,876 | 18,497 | (30.4) % | |||||||||||
Palladium ounces | 4,006 | 3,229 | 24.1 % | 11,591 | 11,616 | (0.2) % | |||||||||||
Cobalt pounds | 183 | 226 | (19.1) % | 458 | 596 | (23.1) % | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 154,800 | 153,025 | 1.2 % | 444,597 | 473,868 | (6.2) % | |||||||||||
Units sold | |||||||||||||||||
Gold ounces | 74,426 | 62,000 | 20.0 % | 212,325 | 224,238 | (5.3) % | |||||||||||
Silver ounces | 2,965 | 5,234 | (43.4) % | 11,151 | 16,635 | (33.0) % | |||||||||||
Palladium ounces | 4,242 | 4,227 | 0.4 % | 10,580 | 11,680 | (9.4) % | |||||||||||
Cobalt pounds | 198 | 115 | 72.2 % | 786 | 851 | (7.6) % | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 119,030 | 135,179 | (11.9) % | 375,248 | 460,026 | (18.4) % | |||||||||||
Change in PBND and Inventory | |||||||||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 22,438 | 4,460 | (17,978) | 27,248 | (32,368) | (59,616) | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 223,137 | $ | 218,836 | 2.0 % | $ | 702,573 | $ | 829,002 | (15.3) % | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 116,371 | $ | 196,460 | (40.8) % | $ | 369,209 | $ | 503,001 | (26.6) % | |||||||
Per share | $ | 0.257 | $ | 0.435 | (40.9) % | $ | 0.815 | $ | 1.114 | (26.8) % | |||||||
Adjusted net earnings 1 | $ | 121,467 | $ | 93,878 | 29.4 % | $ | 368,481 | $ | 401,168 | (8.1) % | |||||||
Per share 1 | $ | 0.268 | $ | 0.208 | 28.8 % | $ | 0.814 | $ | 0.889 | (8.4) % | |||||||
Operating cash flows | $ | 171,103 | $ | 154,497 | 10.7 % | $ | 508,584 | $ | 571,396 | (11.0) % | |||||||
Per share 1 | $ | 0.378 | $ | 0.342 | 10.5 % | $ | 1.123 | $ | 1.266 | (11.3) % |
All amounts in thousands except gold, palladium & gold equivalent ounces, and per share amounts. |
Financial Review
Revenues
Revenue in the third quarter of 2023 was
Revenue was
Cash Costs and Margin
Average cash costs¹ in the third quarter of 2023 were
Average cash costs¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were
Cash Flow from Operations
Operating cash flow in the third quarter of 2023 amounted to
Operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 amounted to
Balance Sheet (at September 30, 2023)
- Approximately
of cash on hand$834 million - During the third quarter of 2023, the Company made total upfront cash payments of
relative to the mineral stream interests consisting of$90 million payment relative to the Blackwater Silver precious metals purchase agreement ("PMPA"); and$70 million - a
payment relative to the expansion of the Blackwater Gold PMPA$20 million
- With the existing cash on hand coupled with the fully undrawn
revolving credit facility, the Company is well positioned to fund all outstanding commitments and known contingencies as well as providing flexibility to acquire additional accretive mineral stream interests.$2 billion
Third Quarter Operating Asset Highlights
Salobo: In the third quarter of 2023, Salobo produced 69,000 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately
Antamina: In the third quarter of 2023, Antamina produced 0.9 million ounces of attributable silver, a decrease of approximately
Peñasquito: In the third quarter of 2023, Peñasquito had no production resulting from a suspension of operations at the mine which began on June 7, 2023 due to a labour dispute. On October 13, 2023, Newmont Corporation ("Newmont") reached a definitive agreement to end the strike and has since begun the safe ramp-up of operations. Newmont expects to reach full operating capacity by the end of the fourth quarter.
Constancia: In the third quarter of 2023, Constancia produced 0.7 million ounces of attributable silver and 19,000 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately
San Dimas: In the third quarter of 2023, San Dimas produced 10,000 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately
Voisey's Bay: In the third quarter of 2023, the Voisey's Bay mine produced 183,000 pounds of attributable cobalt, a decrease of approximately
Other Gold: In the third quarter of 2023, total Other Gold attributable production was 700 ounces, a decrease of approximately
Other Silver: In the third quarter of 2023, total Other Silver attributable production was 1.8 million ounces, a decrease of approximately
Aljustrel: On September 12, 2023, it was announced that as a result of low zinc prices, the production of zinc and lead concentrates at Aljustrel will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the second quarter of 2025.
Detailed mine-by-mine production and sales figures can be found in the Appendix to this press release and in Wheaton's consolidated MD&A in the 'Results of Operations and Operational Review' section.
Third Quarter Development Asset Highlights
Blackwater Project: On July 4, 2023, Artemis announced receipt of the Fisheries Act Authorization for development of the Blackwater Project, which will facilitate the commencement of construction of water diversion structures and dams in the Davidson Creek valley which runs through the basin of the Blackwater tailings storage facility. On October 24, 2023, Artemis announced that overall construction at the Blackwater mine was
Marmato Mine: On July 12, 2023, Aris Mining announced that they have received approval from the Corporación Autónoma Regional del Caldas, a regional environmental authority in
Marathon Project: On August 30, 2023, Generation Mining Limited ("Gen Mining") received the Endangered Species Act permit issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This permit includes conditions intended to minimize impacts to caribou and SAR bats, as well as to create an overall benefit for these species at risk. Additionally, in September 2023, Gen Mining received the Environmental Compliance Approval issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservations and Parks for air and noise emissions for the Marathon Project, and on November 7, 2023, announced that the province of
Copper World Complex: On September 8, 2023, Hudbay announced the results of the enhanced pre-feasibility study for Phase I of its
Curipamba Project: On September 11, 2023, Adventus provided an update that the Constitutional Court of
On October 2, 2023, Adventus announced that the El Domo – Curipamba project has been issued a favourable Certificate of No Affect of Water by the Ministry of Environment and Water of the Government of
Goose Project: On September 18, 2023, B2Gold provided a construction update on the Goose Project highlighting that the purchasing of materials and supplies needed to support the 2024 construction campaign has been completed and all materials have been provided to the ports for the 2023 sealift. Additionally, B2Gold reported that it remains on track to pour first gold in the first quarter of 2025, and that concrete and steel work in the mill area are progressing ahead of schedule.
Cangrejos Project
On October 18, 2023, Lumina Gold Corp., ("Lumina") announced that the Cangrejos project is proceeding on schedule. Lumina has been actively executing its 2023 feasibility study drill plan with nine rigs currently at site. Lumina has signed contracts with several engineering companies for the advancement of the feasibility study. The feasibility study is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
Corporate Development
Black Pine Project
On September 10, 2023, the Company acquired a new
Mineral Park Project
On October 24, 2023, the Company announced that it had entered into a PMPA (the "Mineral Park PMPA") with Waterton Copper in respect of silver production from the Mineral Park mine located in
Sustainability
Ratings & Awards:
- In the third quarter of 2023, Wheaton was recognized as Best Company for ESG & Sustainability (Metals & Mining) and runner-up for Best Company for Climate Reporting (Large Cap) by ESG Investing's Corporate ESG Awards.
Community Investment Program:
- In the third quarter of 2023, the Tour De Cure Presented by Wheaton attracted over 1,500 riders and raised more than
for the BC Cancer Foundation.$7.1 million - In the third quarter of 2023, a number of new programs were established with First Majestic Silver. These include support for the operation of a community centre, improvements to a solid waste storage facility and the implementation of a recycling program, as well as the implementation and operation of wastewater treatment facilities in the community of Tayoltita. In addition, Wheaton also committed to assisting First Majestic Silver in providing internet access for several remote communities close to the mine.
Management Update
Wheaton announces management changes effective October 1, 2023, including the creation of a Chief Sustainability Officer position as well as Vice President appointments. Patrick Drouin, Wheaton's former Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Investor Relations, has been appointed President of Wheaton International, succeeding Nik Tatarkin who although retiring from management, will remain on the Board of Wheaton International. Mr. Drouin will continue to oversee the Company's ESG practices and performance at the executive level as President of Wheaton International and Chief Sustainability Officer.
Emma Murray has been appointed Vice President, Investor Relations, effective October 1, 2023, and will be primarily responsible for liaising with the investment community and ensuring the market is well-informed about Wheaton's strategic vision, financial performance and growth prospects.
Simona Antolak has been appointed Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs, with responsibility over external and internal communications as well as sustainability matters.
These changes further strengthen Wheaton's global management team.
About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Outlook
Wheaton is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors commodity price leverage and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. As a result, Wheaton has consistently outperformed gold and silver, as well as other mining investments. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming for all of its stakeholders.
Wheaton's estimated attributable production in 2023 is forecast to be approximately 600,000 to 660,000 GEOs, unchanged from previous guidance2,3. Due to the temporary suspension of the Peñasquito mine from June 7, 2023 to October 13, 2023, Wheaton now expects its full-year production to have a higher weighting toward gold. The Company has previously estimated that average annual production for the five-year period ending in 2027 would amount to 810,000 GEOs, while for the ten-year period ending in 2032, the Company estimated that average annual production would amount to 850,000 GEOs. The Company will provide updated longer-term guidance in normal course in the first quarter of 2024, which will incorporate the impact of recent developments and acquisitions2,3.
In accordance with Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp.'s ("Wheaton Precious Metals", "Wheaton" or the "Company") MD&A and Financial Statements, reference to the Company and Wheaton includes the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
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This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Wheaton Precious Metals' MD&A and Financial Statements, which are available on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Mr. Wes Carson, P.Eng., Vice President, Mining Operations, Neil Burns, P.Geo., Vice President, Technical Services for Wheaton Precious Metals and Ryan Ulansky, P.Eng., Vice President, Engineering, are a "qualified person" as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101, and have reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release (specifically Mr. Carson has reviewed production figures, Mr. Burns has reviewed mineral resource estimates and Mr. Ulansky has reviewed the mineral reserve estimates).
Wheaton Precious Metals believes that there are no significant differences between its corporate governance practices and those required to be followed by
Investor Contact, Emma Murray, Vice President, Investor Relations, Tel: 1-844-288-9878, Email: info@wheatonpm.com; Media Contact, Simona Antolak, Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Tel: 604-639-9870, Email: simona.antolak@wheatonpm.com
End Notes
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1 Please refer to non-IFRS measures at the end of this press release. Dividends declared in the referenced calendar quarter, relative to the financial results of the prior quarter. Details of the dividend can be found in the Wheaton's news release date November 9, 2023, titled "Wheaton Precious Metals Declares Quarterly Dividend." |
2 Statements made in this section contain forward-looking information with respect to forecast production, funding outstanding commitments and continuing to acquire accretive mineral stream interests and readers are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. Please see "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for material risks, assumptions and important disclosure associated with this information. |
3 Company reports & S and P Capital IQ est. of 2022 byproduct cost curves for gold, zinc/lead, copper, PGM, nickel & silver mines. GEOs relating to production and guidance, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: gold |
4 Portfolio mine life based on recoverable reserves and resources as of Dec 31, 2022 and 2022 actual mill throughput and is weighted by individual reserve and resource category. |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
(US dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts - | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Sales | $ | 223,137 | $ | 218,836 | $ | 702,573 | $ | 829,002 | |
Cost of sales | |||||||||
Cost of sales, excluding depletion | $ | 49,808 | $ | 60,955 | $ | 160,413 | $ | 205,891 | |
Depletion | 46,435 | 55,728 | 145,908 | 178,812 | |||||
Total cost of sales | $ | 96,243 | $ | 116,683 | $ | 306,321 | $ | 384,703 | |
Gross margin | $ | 126,894 | $ | 102,153 | $ | 396,252 | $ | 444,299 | |
General and administrative expenses | 8,606 | 8,360 | 28,922 | 27,448 | |||||
Share based compensation | 4,336 | 77 | 16,217 | 11,586 | |||||
Donations and community investments | 1,736 | 1,406 | 5,054 | 3,379 | |||||
Impairment reversal of mineral stream interests | - | (10,330) | - | (10,330) | |||||
Earnings from operations | $ | 112,216 | $ | 102,640 | $ | 346,059 | $ | 412,216 | |
Gain on disposal of mineral stream interest | - | (104,425) | (5,027) | (104,425) | |||||
Other (income) expense | (10,707) | (2,799) | (26,961) | (3,448) | |||||
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes | $ | 122,923 | $ | 209,864 | $ | 378,047 | $ | 520,089 | |
Finance costs | 1,407 | 1,398 | 4,138 | 4,209 | |||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ | 121,516 | $ | 208,466 | $ | 373,909 | $ | 515,880 | |
Income tax expense | (5,145) | (12,006) | (4,700) | (12,879) | |||||
Net earnings | $ | 116,371 | $ | 196,460 | $ | 369,209 | $ | 503,001 | |
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.257 | $ | 0.435 | $ | 0.815 | $ | 1.114 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.257 | $ | 0.434 | $ | 0.814 | $ | 1.112 | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||||||||
Basic | 452,975 | 451,757 | 452,748 | 451,402 | |||||
Diluted | 453,538 | 452,386 | 453,419 | 452,221 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at | As at | |||
(US dollars in thousands - unaudited) | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Assets | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 833,919 | $ | 696,089 |
Accounts receivable | 10,492 | 10,187 | ||
Cobalt inventory | 2,429 | 10,530 | ||
Taxes receivable | 5,000 | - | ||
Other | 4,353 | 3,287 | ||
Total current assets | $ | 856,193 | $ | 720,093 |
Non-current assets | ||||
Mineral stream interests | $ | 5,737,454 | $ | 5,707,019 |
Early deposit mineral stream interests | 47,093 | 46,092 | ||
Long-term equity investments | 200,893 | 256,095 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 8,092 | 4,210 | ||
Other | 31,790 | 26,397 | ||
Total non-current assets | $ | 6,025,322 | $ | 6,039,813 |
Total assets | $ | 6,881,515 | $ | 6,759,906 |
Liabilities | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 11,999 | $ | 12,570 |
Current taxes payable | - | 2,763 | ||
Current portion of performance share units | 9,404 | 14,566 | ||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 590 | 818 | ||
Total current liabilities | $ | 21,993 | $ | 30,717 |
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Performance share units | $ | 6,222 | $ | 6,673 |
Lease liabilities | 5,654 | 1,152 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 189 | 165 | ||
Pension liability | 4,196 | 3,524 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | $ | 16,261 | $ | 11,514 |
Total liabilities | $ | 38,254 | $ | 42,231 |
Shareholders' equity | ||||
Issued capital | $ | 3,774,333 | $ | 3,752,662 |
Reserves | (78,872) | 66,547 | ||
Retained earnings | 3,147,800 | 2,898,466 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 6,843,261 | $ | 6,717,675 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 6,881,515 | $ | 6,759,906 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
(US dollars in thousands - unaudited) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Operating activities | |||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 116,371 | $ | 196,460 | $ | 369,209 | $ | 503,001 | |
Adjustments for | |||||||||
Depreciation and depletion | 46,784 | 56,129 | 147,031 | 180,004 | |||||
Gain on disposal of mineral stream interest | - | (104,425) | (5,027) | (104,425) | |||||
Impairment (reversal of impairment) of mineral stream | - | (10,330) | - | (10,330) | |||||
Interest expense | 78 | 22 | 131 | 72 | |||||
Equity settled stock based compensation | 1,732 | 1,568 | 5,133 | 4,407 | |||||
Performance share units - expense | 2,604 | (1,491) | 11,084 | 7,179 | |||||
Performance share units - paid | - | (163) | (16,675) | (18,411) | |||||
Pension expense | 329 | 291 | 787 | 720 | |||||
Pension paid | - | - | (116) | - | |||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 5,145 | 12,006 | 4,700 | 12,879 | |||||
Loss (gain) on fair value adjustment of share purchase warrants held | 143 | 204 | 248 | 1,101 | |||||
Investment income recognized in net earnings | (10,537) | (1,953) | (26,564) | (2,696) | |||||
Other | 163 | (349) | 662 | (440) | |||||
Change in non-cash working capital | (489) | 4,728 | (876) | (3,825) | |||||
Cash generated from operations before income taxes and interest | $ | 162,323 | $ | 152,697 | $ | 489,727 | $ | 569,236 | |
Income taxes paid | (912) | (29) | (5,244) | (141) | |||||
Interest paid | (79) | (22) | (112) | (73) | |||||
Interest received | 9,771 | 1,851 | 24,213 | 2,374 | |||||
Cash generated from operating activities | $ | 171,103 | $ | 154,497 | $ | 508,584 | $ | 571,396 | |
Financing activities | |||||||||
Credit facility extension fees | $ | (13) | $ | (1,205) | $ | (859) | $ | (1,207) | |
Share purchase options exercised | 93 | - | 10,603 | 7,549 | |||||
Lease payments | (169) | (201) | (548) | (603) | |||||
Dividends paid | (66,994) | (59,487) | (198,085) | (176,604) | |||||
Cash used for financing activities | $ | (67,083) | $ | (60,893) | $ | (188,889) | $ | (170,865) | |
Investing activities | |||||||||
Mineral stream interests | $ | (90,710) | $ | (46,675) | $ | (210,944) | $ | (107,476) | |
Early deposit mineral stream interests | (250) | (750) | (1,000) | (1,500) | |||||
Mineral royalty interest | (3,602) | - | (3,602) | - | |||||
Net proceeds on disposal of mineral stream interests | - | (139) | 46,400 | (139) | |||||
Acquisition of long-term investments | (5,006) | - | (13,181) | (22,768) | |||||
Proceeds on disposal of long-term investments | - | - | 202 | - | |||||
Dividends received | 700 | 102 | 1,617 | 322 | |||||
Other | (35) | (69) | (1,804) | (194) | |||||
Cash used for investing activities | $ | (98,903) | $ | (47,531) | $ | (182,312) | $ | (131,755) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (35) | $ | (81) | $ | 447 | $ | (203) | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,082 | $ | 45,992 | $ | 137,830 | $ | 268,573 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 828,837 | 448,626 | 696,089 | 226,045 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 833,919 | $ | 494,618 | $ | 833,919 | $ | 494,618 |
Summary of Units Produced
Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | |
Gold ounces produced ² | ||||||||
Salobo | 69,045 | 54,804 | 43,677 | 37,939 | 44,212 | 34,129 | 44,883 | 48,235 |
4,266 | 5,818 | 6,203 | 5,270 | 3,437 | 5,289 | 5,362 | 4,379 | |
Constancia | 19,003 | 7,444 | 6,905 | 10,496 | 7,196 | 8,042 | 6,311 | 9,857 |
San Dimas 4 | 9,995 | 11,166 | 10,754 | 10,037 | 11,808 | 10,044 | 10,461 | 13,714 |
2,454 | 2,017 | 1,960 | 2,185 | 1,833 | 2,171 | 2,497 | 2,664 | |
Other | ||||||||
Marmato | 673 | 639 | 457 | 533 | 542 | 778 | 477 | 479 |
777 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 3,509 | 4,003 | 4,462 |
- | 1,292 | 3,063 | 2,567 | 3,050 | 2,480 | 4,060 | 3,506 | |
Total Other | 673 | 1,931 | 3,520 | 3,100 | 3,592 | 6,767 | 8,540 | 8,447 |
Total gold ounces produced | 105,436 | 83,180 | 73,019 | 69,027 | 72,078 | 66,442 | 78,054 | 87,296 |
Silver ounces produced 2 | ||||||||
Peñasquito 7 | - | 1,744 | 2,076 | 1,761 | 2,017 | 2,089 | 2,219 | 2,145 |
Antamina | 864 | 960 | 851 | 1,067 | 1,327 | 1,330 | 1,210 | 1,309 |
Constancia | 697 | 420 | 552 | 655 | 564 | 584 | 506 | 578 |
Other | ||||||||
Los Filos | 28 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 42 | 37 |
Zinkgruvan | 785 | 374 | 632 | 664 | 642 | 739 | 577 | 482 |
Neves-Corvo | 486 | 407 | 436 | 369 | 323 | 345 | 344 | 522 |
Aljustrel | 327 | 279 | 343 | 313 | 246 | 292 | 287 | 325 |
Cozamin | 165 | 184 | 141 | 157 | 179 | 169 | 186 | 213 |
Marmato | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 |
Yauliyacu 8 | - | - | - | 261 | 463 | 756 | 637 | 382 |
Stratoni 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 129 |
- | 14 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 45 | 44 | |
Keno Hill 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 48 | 20 | 30 |
777 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 80 | 91 | 96 |
Total Other | 1,802 | 1,293 | 1,617 | 1,820 | 1,914 | 2,497 | 2,240 | 2,267 |
Total silver ounces produced | 3,363 | 4,417 | 5,096 | 5,303 | 5,822 | 6,500 | 6,175 | 6,299 |
Palladium ounces produced ² | ||||||||
4,006 | 3,880 | 3,705 | 3,869 | 3,229 | 3,899 | 4,488 | 4,733 | |
Cobalt pounds produced ² | ||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 183 | 152 | 124 | 128 | 226 | 136 | 234 | 381 |
GEOs produced 11 | 154,800 | 145,797 | 144,000 | 142,887 | 153,025 | 155,932 | 164,911 | 177,490 |
Average payable rate 2 | ||||||||
Gold | 95.5 % | 95.1 % | 95.1 % | 94.9 % | 95.1 % | 95.1 % | 95.2 % | 96.0 % |
Silver | 79.0 % | 83.2 % | 82.3 % | 83.6 % | 85.8 % | 85.9 % | 86.3 % | 86.2 % |
Palladium | 93.6 % | 94.1 % | 96.0 % | 91.7 % | 95.0 % | 94.6 % | 92.7 % | 92.2 % |
Cobalt | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % |
GEO 11 | 90.8 % | 90.4 % | 89.3 % | 89.3 % | 90.4 % | 90.4 % | 90.7 % | 91.5 % |
1) | All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced. |
2) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures and payable rates are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures and payable rates may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
3) | Comprised of the |
4) | Under the terms of the San Dimas PMPA, the Company is entitled to an amount equal to |
5) | Comprised of the |
6) | On June 22, 2022, Hudbay announced that mining activities at 777 have concluded and closure activities have commenced. |
7) | There was a temporary suspension of operations at Peñasquito due to a labour strike which ran from June 7, 2023 to October 13, 2023. |
8) | On December 14, 2022 the Company terminated the Yauliyacu PMPA in exchange for a cash payment of |
9) | The Stratoni mine was placed into care and maintenance during Q4-2021. |
10) | On September 7, 2022, the Company terminated the Keno Hill PMPA in exchange for |
11) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Summary of Units Sold
Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | |
Gold ounces sold | ||||||||
Salobo | 44,444 | 46,030 | 35,966 | 41,029 | 31,818 | 48,515 | 42,513 | 47,171 |
4,836 | 4,775 | 4,368 | 4,988 | 5,147 | 7,916 | 3,712 | 965 | |
Constancia | 12,399 | 9,619 | 6,579 | 6,013 | 6,336 | 7,431 | 10,494 | 6,196 |
San Dimas | 9,695 | 11,354 | 10,651 | 10,943 | 10,196 | 10,633 | 10,070 | 15,182 |
1,985 | 2,195 | 2,094 | 1,783 | 2,127 | 2,626 | 2,628 | 2,933 | |
Other | ||||||||
Marmato | 792 | 467 | 480 | 473 | 719 | 781 | 401 | 423 |
777 | 275 | 153 | 126 | 785 | 3,098 | 3,629 | 4,388 | 4,290 |
- | 701 | 2,341 | 2,982 | 2,559 | 2,806 | 3,695 | 2,462 | |
Total Other | 1,067 | 1,321 | 2,947 | 4,240 | 6,376 | 7,216 | 8,484 | 7,175 |
Total gold ounces sold | 74,426 | 75,294 | 62,605 | 68,996 | 62,000 | 84,337 | 77,901 | 79,622 |
Silver ounces sold | ||||||||
Peñasquito | 453 | 1,913 | 1,483 | 2,066 | 1,599 | 2,096 | 2,188 | 1,818 |
Antamina | 794 | 963 | 814 | 1,114 | 1,155 | 1,177 | 1,468 | 1,297 |
Constancia | 435 | 674 | 366 | 403 | 498 | 494 | 644 | 351 |
Other | ||||||||
Los Filos | 30 | 37 | 34 | 16 | 24 | 41 | 42 | 17 |
Zinkgruvan | 714 | 370 | 520 | 547 | 376 | 650 | 355 | 346 |
Neves-Corvo | 245 | 132 | 171 | 80 | 105 | 167 | 204 | 259 |
Aljustrel | 142 | 182 | 205 | 156 | 185 | 123 | 145 | 133 |
Cozamin | 139 | 150 | 119 | 150 | 154 | 148 | 177 | 174 |
Marmato | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Yauliyacu | - | - | - | 337 | 1,005 | 817 | 44 | 551 |
Stratoni | - | - | - | - | - | (2) | 133 | 42 |
- | 7 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 27 | |
Keno Hill | - | - | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
777 | 2 | 2 | - | 35 | 73 | 75 | 87 | 69 |
Total Other | 1,283 | 887 | 1,086 | 1,352 | 1,982 | 2,081 | 1,253 | 1,650 |
Total silver ounces sold | 2,965 | 4,437 | 3,749 | 4,935 | 5,234 | 5,848 | 5,553 | 5,116 |
Palladium ounces sold | ||||||||
4,242 | 3,392 | 2,946 | 3,396 | 4,227 | 3,378 | 4,075 | 4,641 | |
Cobalt pounds sold | ||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 198 | 265 | 323 | 187 | 115 | 225 | 511 | 228 |
GEOs sold 4 | 119,030 | 138,835 | 117,383 | 138,218 | 135,179 | 165,766 | 159,082 | 152,826 |
Cumulative payable units PBND 5 | ||||||||
Gold ounces | 99,923 | 73,403 | 69,479 | 62,602 | 65,978 | 59,331 | 81,365 | 84,989 |
Silver ounces | 1,071 | 1,325 | 2,065 | 1,606 | 2,287 | 2,438 | 2,693 | 3,042 |
Palladium ounces | 5,607 | 6,122 | 5,751 | 5,098 | 5,041 | 6,267 | 5,535 | 5,629 |
Cobalt pounds | 376 | 250 | 285 | 257 | 402 | 280 | 550 | 596 |
GEO 4 | 123,086 | 99,084 | 104,749 | 91,001 | 104,623 | 99,895 | 127,257 | 135,964 |
Inventory on hand | ||||||||
Cobalt pounds | 155 | 310 | 398 | 633 | 556 | 582 | 410 | 657 |
1) | All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces sold. |
2) | Comprised of the |
3) | Comprised of the |
4) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
5) | Payable gold, silver and palladium ounces as well as cobalt pounds produced but not yet delivered ("PBND") are based on management estimates. These figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
Results of Operations
The operating results of the Company's reportable operating segments are summarized in the tables and commentary below.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Units | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Net | Cash Flow | Total | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 69,045 | 44,444 | $ | 1,944 | $ | 420 | $ | 330 | $ | 86,395 | $ | 53,026 | $ | 67,710 | $ | 2,341,485 |
4,266 | 4,836 | 1,950 | 400 | 1,204 | 9,428 | 1,669 | 7,494 | 268,224 | ||||||||
Constancia | 19,003 | 12,399 | 1,944 | 419 | 316 | 24,102 | 14,991 | 18,906 | 86,555 | |||||||
San Dimas | 9,995 | 9,695 | 1,944 | 631 | 260 | 18,846 | 10,216 | 12,732 | 147,638 | |||||||
2,454 | 1,985 | 1,944 | 349 | 510 | 3,859 | 2,154 | 3,167 | 212,650 | ||||||||
Other 5 | 673 | 1,067 | 1,945 | 368 | 391 | 2,077 | 1,266 | 1,684 | 557,035 | |||||||
105,436 | 74,426 | $ | 1,944 | $ | 444 | $ | 381 | $ | 144,707 | $ | 83,322 | $ | 111,693 | $ | 3,613,587 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | - | 453 | $ | 23.82 | $ | 4.43 | $ | 4.06 | $ | 10,804 | $ | 6,952 | $ | 8,795 | $ | 278,028 |
Antamina | 864 | 794 | 23.82 | 4.81 | 7.06 | 18,915 | 9,496 | 15,097 | 527,227 | |||||||
Constancia | 697 | 435 | 23.82 | 6.18 | 6.24 | 10,360 | 4,958 | 7,674 | 183,736 | |||||||
Other 6 | 1,802 | 1,283 | 23.62 | 5.15 | 2.64 | 30,293 | 20,301 | 19,439 | 549,641 | |||||||
3,363 | 2,965 | $ | 23.73 | $ | 5.10 | $ | 4.57 | $ | 70,372 | $ | 41,707 | $ | 51,005 | $ | 1,538,632 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||
4,006 | 4,242 | $ | 1,251 | $ | 223 | $ | 459 | $ | 5,307 | $ | 2,416 | $ | 4,361 | $ | 222,154 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,450 |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 183 | 198 | $ | 13.87 | $ | 3.66 ⁷ | $ | 12.98 | $ | 2,751 | $ | (551) | $ | 4,235 | $ | 353,631 |
Operating results | $ | 223,137 | $ | 126,894 | $ | 171,294 | $ | 5,737,454 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (8,606) | $ | (6,321) | ||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (4,336) | - | ||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (1,736) | (1,750) | ||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (1,407) | (1,078) | ||||||||||||||
Other | 10,707 | 9,870 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax | (5,145) | (912) | ||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (10,523) | $ | (191) | $ | 1,144,061 | ||||||||||
$ | 116,371 | $ | 171,103 | $ | 6,881,515 |
1) | Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts. |
2) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
4) | Comprised of the operating |
5) | Comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating |
6) | Comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, Cozamin and Marmato silver interests and the non-operating |
7) | Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the third quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of |
On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||
Ounces | Ounces | Average | Average | Cash | Average | Gross | |
Gold equivalent basis 4 | 154,800 | 119,030 | $ 1,875 | $ 418 | $ 1,457 | $ 390 | $ 1,067 |
1) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
2) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release. |
4) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Impairment Disposal 4 | Net | Cash Flow | Total | |||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 44,212 | 31,818 | $ | 1,724 | $ | 416 | $ | 334 | $ | 54,860 | $ | - | $ | 31,000 | $ | 41,617 | $ | 2,396,952 |
3,437 | 5,147 | 1,745 | 400 | 1,092 | 8,984 | - | 1,303 | 5,943 | 288,863 | |||||||||
Constancia | 7,196 | 6,336 | 1,724 | 415 | 271 | 10,925 | - | 6,578 | 8,295 | 97,213 | ||||||||
San Dimas | 11,808 | 10,196 | 1,724 | 624 | 260 | 17,579 | - | 8,567 | 11,213 | 158,704 | ||||||||
1,833 | 2,127 | 1,724 | 317 | 429 | 3,667 | - | 2,080 | 2,992 | 216,617 | |||||||||
Other 6 | 3,592 | 6,376 | 1,743 | 694 | 59 | 11,113 | - | 6,311 | 5,562 | 461,359 | ||||||||
72,078 | 62,000 | $ | 1,728 | $ | 474 | $ | 353 | $ | 107,128 | $ | - | $ | 55,839 | $ | 75,622 | $ | 3,619,708 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 2,017 | 1,599 | $ | 19.30 | $ | 4.36 | $ | 3.57 | $ | 30,857 | $ | - | $ | 18,182 | $ | 23,885 | $ | 301,040 |
Antamina | 1,327 | 1,155 | 19.30 | 3.75 | 7.06 | 22,287 | - | 9,798 | 17,951 | 553,231 | ||||||||
Constancia | 564 | 498 | 19.30 | 6.12 | 6.35 | 9,613 | - | 3,398 | 6,563 | 195,507 | ||||||||
Other 7 | 1,914 | 1,982 | 18.93 | 7.51 | 6.84 | 37,513 | 114,755 | 123,823 | 21,896 | 538,739 | ||||||||
5,822 | 5,234 | $ | 19.16 | $ | 5.59 | $ | 5.84 | $ | 100,270 | $ | 114,755 | $ | 155,201 | $ | 70,295 | $ | 1,588,517 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||||
3,229 | 4,227 | $ | 2,091 | $ | 353 | $ | 399 | $ | 8,838 | $ | - | $ | 5,657 | $ | 7,344 | $ | 228,168 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,425 |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 226 | 115 | $ | 22.68 | $ | 7.21 | $ | 13.63 | $ | 2,600 | $ | - | $ | 211 | $ | 7,352 | $ | 361,238 |
Operating results | $ | 218,836 | $ | 114,755 | $ | 216,908 | $ | 160,613 | $ | 5,807,056 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (8,360) | $ | (5,342) | ||||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (77) | (163) | ||||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (1,406) | (1,410) | ||||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (1,398) | (1,020) | ||||||||||||||||
Other | 2,799 | 1,848 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (12,006) | (29) | ||||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (20,448) | $ | (6,116) | $ | 780,539 | ||||||||||||
$ | 196,460 | $ | 154,497 | $ | 6,587,595 |
1) | Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts. |
2) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
4) | Relates to the termination of the Keno Hill PMPA. |
5) | Comprised of the operating |
6) | Comprised of the operating |
7) | Comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, |
On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||
Ounces | Ounces | Average | Average | Cash | Average | Gross | |
Gold equivalent basis 4 | 153,025 | 135,179 | $ 1,619 | $ 451 | $ 1,168 | $ 412 | $ 756 |
1) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
2) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release. |
4) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Gain on | Net | Cash Flow | Total | |||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 167,526 | 126,440 | $ | 1,947 | $ | 420 | $ | 330 | $ | 246,219 | $ | - | $ | 151,287 | $ | 193,063 | $ | 2,341,485 |
16,287 | 13,979 | 1,953 | 400 | 1,087 | 27,295 | - | 6,512 | 21,420 | 268,224 | |||||||||
Constancia | 33,352 | 28,597 | 1,948 | 417 | 316 | 55,718 | - | 34,751 | 43,779 | 86,555 | ||||||||
San Dimas | 31,915 | 31,700 | 1,945 | 628 | 260 | 61,657 | - | 33,535 | 41,762 | 147,638 | ||||||||
6,431 | 6,274 | 1,945 | 347 | 510 | 12,201 | - | 6,824 | 10,026 | 212,650 | |||||||||
Other 6 | 6,124 | 5,335 | 1,935 | 1,119 | 172 | 10,324 | - | 3,439 | 4,090 | 557,035 | ||||||||
261,635 | 212,325 | $ | 1,947 | $ | 465 | $ | 369 | $ | 413,414 | $ | - | $ | 236,348 | $ | 314,140 | $ | 3,613,587 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 3,820 | 3,849 | $ | 23.63 | $ | 4.43 | $ | 4.06 | $ | 90,967 | $ | - | $ | 58,268 | $ | 73,915 | $ | 278,028 |
Antamina | 2,675 | 2,571 | 23.65 | 4.69 | 7.06 | 60,812 | - | 30,625 | 48,765 | 527,227 | ||||||||
Constancia | 1,669 | 1,475 | 23.75 | 6.15 | 6.24 | 35,034 | - | 16,750 | 25,962 | 183,736 | ||||||||
Other 7 | 4,712 | 3,256 | 23.44 | 5.58 | 2.82 | 76,316 | 5,027 | 53,966 | 55,364 | 549,641 | ||||||||
12,876 | 11,151 | $ | 23.60 | $ | 5.05 | $ | 4.68 | $ | 263,129 | $ | 5,027 | $ | 159,609 | $ | 204,006 | $ | 1,538,632 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||||
11,591 | 10,580 | $ | 1,410 | $ | 255 | $ | 440 | $ | 14,922 | $ | - | $ | 7,565 | $ | 12,223 | $ | 222,154 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,450 |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 458 | 786 | $ | 14.13 | $ | 3.36 ⁸ | $ | 13.63 | $ | 11,108 | $ | - | $ | (2,243) | $ | 13,056 | $ | 353,631 |
Operating results | $ | 702,573 | $ | 5,027 | $ | 401,279 | $ | 543,425 | $ | 5,737,454 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (28,922) | $ | (29,702) | ||||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (16,217) | (16,675) | ||||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (5,054) | (4,896) | ||||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (4,138) | (3,147) | ||||||||||||||||
Other | 26,961 | 24,823 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (4,700) | (5,244) | ||||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (32,070) | $ | (34,841) | $ | 1,144,061 | ||||||||||||
$ | 369,209 | $ | 508,584 | $ | 6,881,515 |
1) | Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts. |
2) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
4) | The gain on disposal of Other silver interests relates to the gain on the buyback of |
5) | Comprised of the operating |
6) | Comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating |
7) | Comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, Cozamin and Marmato silver interests and the non-operating |
8) | Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of |
On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||
Ounces | Ounces | Average | Average | Cash | Average | Gross | |
Gold equivalent basis 4 | 444,597 | 375,248 | $ 1,872 | $ 427 | $ 1,445 | $ 389 | $ 1,056 |
1) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
2) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release. |
4) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Impairment | Net | Cash Flow | Total | |||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 123,224 | 122,846 | $ | 1,834 | $ | 416 | $ | 334 | $ | 225,267 | $ | - | $ | 133,146 | $ | 174,134 | $ | 2,396,952 |
14,088 | 16,775 | 1,828 | 400 | 1,091 | 30,673 | - | 5,657 | 22,980 | 288,863 | |||||||||
Constancia | 21,549 | 24,261 | 1,833 | 413 | 271 | 44,480 | - | 27,886 | 34,463 | 97,213 | ||||||||
San Dimas | 32,313 | 30,899 | 1,823 | 622 | 260 | 56,335 | - | 29,095 | 37,114 | 158,704 | ||||||||
6,501 | 7,381 | 1,829 | 330 | 429 | 13,503 | - | 7,902 | 11,070 | 216,617 | |||||||||
Other 6 | 18,899 | 22,076 | 1,829 | 734 | 45 | 40,388 | - | 23,183 | 22,912 | 461,359 | ||||||||
216,574 | 224,238 | $ | 1,831 | $ | 471 | $ | 348 | $ | 410,646 | $ | - | $ | 226,869 | $ | 302,673 | $ | 3,619,708 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 6,325 | 5,883 | $ | 22.21 | $ | 4.36 | $ | 3.57 | $ | 130,686 | $ | - | $ | 84,058 | $ | 105,036 | $ | 301,040 |
Antamina | 3,867 | 3,800 | 22.13 | 4.42 | 7.06 | 84,093 | - | 40,479 | 66,952 | 553,231 | ||||||||
Constancia | 1,654 | 1,636 | 22.15 | 6.09 | 6.34 | 36,227 | - | 15,883 | 26,260 | 195,507 | ||||||||
Other 7 | 6,651 | 5,316 | 21.41 | 7.14 | 5.61 | 113,823 | 114,755 | 160,768 | 75,969 | 538,739 | ||||||||
18,497 | 16,635 | $ | 21.93 | $ | 5.43 | $ | 5.29 | $ | 364,829 | $ | 114,755 | $ | 301,188 | $ | 274,217 | $ | 1,588,517 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||||
11,616 | 11,680 | $ | 2,190 | $ | 383 | $ | 399 | $ | 25,574 | $ | - | $ | 16,437 | $ | 21,099 | $ | 228,168 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a | $ | n.a | $ | n.a | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,425 |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 596 | 851 | $ | 32.85 | $ | 6.24 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 27,953 | $ | - | $ | 14,560 | $ | 24,412 | $ | 361,238 |
Operating results | $ | 829,002 | $ | 114,755 | $ | 559,054 | $ | 622,401 | $ | 5,807,056 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (27,448) | $ | (28,688) | ||||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (11,586) | (18,411) | ||||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (3,379) | (2,977) | ||||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (4,209) | (3,107) | ||||||||||||||||
Other | 3,448 | 2,319 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (12,879) | (141) | ||||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (56,053) | $ | (51,005) | $ | 780,539 | ||||||||||||
$ | 503,001 | $ | 571,396 | $ | 6,587,595 |
1) | Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts. |
2) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
4) | Relates to the termination of the Keno Hill PMPA. |
5) | Comprised of the operating |
6) | Comprised of the operating |
7) | Comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, |
On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||
Ounces | Ounces | Average | Average | Cash | Average | Gross | |
Gold equivalent basis 4 | 473,868 | 460,026 | $ 1,802 | $ 448 | $ 1,354 | $ 389 | $ 965 |
1) | Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received. |
2) | Silver ounces produced and sold in thousands. |
3) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release. |
4) | Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release. |
5) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Non-IFRS Measures
Wheaton has included, throughout this document, certain non-IFRS performance measures, including (i) adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share; (ii) operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted); (iii) average cash costs of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis; and (iv) cash operating margin.
i. | Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share are calculated by removing the effects of non-cash impairment charges (reversals) (if any), non-cash fair value (gains) losses and other one-time (income) expenses as well as the reversal of non-cash income tax expense (recovery) which is offset by income tax expense (recovery) recognized in the Statements of Shareholders' Equity and OCI, respectively. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance. |
The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share (basic and diluted).
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except for per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 116,371 | $ | 196,460 | $ | 369,209 | $ | 503,001 | ||||
Add back (deduct): | ||||||||||||
Impairment charge (reversal) | - | (10,330) | - | (10,330) | ||||||||
Gain on disposal of Mineral Stream | - | (104,425) | (5,027) | (104,425) | ||||||||
(Gain) loss on fair value adjustment of | 143 | 204 | 248 | 1,101 | ||||||||
Income tax (expense) recovery recognized | - | 3,644 | - | 4,143 | ||||||||
Income tax (expense) recovery recognized | 5,115 | 546 | 7,205 | 701 | ||||||||
Income tax recovery related to prior year | - | 7,779 | (2,672) | 7,779 | ||||||||
Other | (162) | - | (482) | (802) | ||||||||
Adjusted net earnings | $ | 121,467 | $ | 93,878 | $ | 368,481 | $ | 401,168 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares | 452,975 | 451,757 | 452,748 | 451,402 | ||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of | 453,538 | 452,386 | 453,419 | 452,221 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share - basic | $ | 0.268 | $ | 0.208 | $ | 0.814 | $ | 0.889 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.268 | $ | 0.208 | $ | 0.813 | $ | 0.887 |
ii. | Operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted) is calculated by dividing cash generated by operating activities by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic and diluted). The Company presents operating cash flow per share as management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other companies in the precious metal mining industry who present results on a similar basis. |
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted).
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except for per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Cash generated by operating activities | $ | 171,103 | $ | 154,497 | $ | 508,584 | $ | 571,396 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares | 452,975 | 451,757 | 452,748 | 451,402 | ||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of | 453,538 | 452,386 | 453,419 | 452,221 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Operating cash flow per share - basic | $ | 0.378 | $ | 0.342 | $ | 1.123 | $ | 1.266 | ||||
Operating cash flow per share - diluted | $ | 0.377 | $ | 0.342 | $ | 1.122 | $ | 1.264 |
iii. | Average cash cost of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis is calculated by dividing the total cost of sales, less depletion, by the ounces or pounds sold. In the precious metal mining industry, this is a common performance measure but does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. In addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow. |
The following table provides a calculation of average cash cost of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis.
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | $ | 96,243 | $ | 116,683 | $ | 306,321 | $ | 384,703 | ||||
Less: depletion | (46,435) | (55,728) | (145,908) | (178,812) | ||||||||
Cash cost of sales | $ | 49,808 | $ | 60,955 | $ | 160,413 | $ | 205,891 | ||||
Cash cost of sales is comprised of: | ||||||||||||
Total cash cost of gold sold | $ | 33,014 | $ | 29,398 | $ | 98,724 | $ | 105,719 | ||||
Total cash cost of silver sold | 15,121 | 29,238 | 56,351 | 90,384 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of palladium sold | 946 | 1,493 | 2,699 | 4,475 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of cobalt sold | 727 | 826 | 2,639 | 5,313 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of sales | $ | 49,808 | $ | 60,955 | $ | 160,413 | $ | 205,891 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Total gold ounces sold | 74,426 | 62,000 | 212,325 | 224,238 | ||||||||
Total silver ounces sold | 2,965 | 5,234 | 11,151 | 16,635 | ||||||||
Total palladium ounces sold | 4,242 | 4,227 | 10,580 | 11,680 | ||||||||
Total cobalt pounds sold | 198 | 115 | 786 | 851 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Average cash cost of gold (per ounce) | $ | 444 | $ | 474 | $ | 465 | $ | 471 | ||||
Average cash cost of silver (per ounce) | $ | 5.10 | $ | 5.59 | $ | 5.05 | $ | 5.43 | ||||
Average cash cost of palladium (per ounce) | $ | 223 | $ | 353 | $ | 255 | $ | 383 | ||||
Average cash cost of cobalt (per pound) | $ | 3.66 | $ | 7.21 | $ | 3.36 | $ | 6.24 |
iv. | Cash operating margin is calculated by adding back depletion to the gross margin. Cash operating margin on a per ounce or per pound basis is calculated by dividing the cash operating margin by the number of ounces or pounds sold during the period. The Company presents cash operating margin as management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance in comparison to other companies in the precious metal mining industry who present results on a similar basis as well as to evaluate the Company's ability to generate cash flow. |
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash operating margin.
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold and per | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 126,894 | $ | 102,153 | $ | 396,252 | $ | 444,299 | ||||
Add back: depletion | 46,435 | 55,728 | 145,908 | 178,812 | ||||||||
Cash operating margin | $ | 173,329 | $ | 157,881 | $ | 542,160 | $ | 623,111 | ||||
Cash operating margin is comprised of: | ||||||||||||
Total cash operating margin of gold sold | $ | 111,693 | $ | 77,730 | $ | 314,690 | $ | 304,927 | ||||
Total cash operating margin of silver sold | 55,251 | 71,032 | 206,778 | 274,445 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin of palladium sold | 4,361 | 7,345 | 12,223 | 21,099 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin of cobalt sold | 2,024 | 1,774 | 8,469 | 22,640 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin | $ | 173,329 | $ | 157,881 | $ | 542,160 | $ | 623,111 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Total gold ounces sold | 74,426 | 62,000 | 212,325 | 224,238 | ||||||||
Total silver ounces sold | 2,965 | 5,234 | 11,151 | 16,635 | ||||||||
Total palladium ounces sold | 4,242 | 4,227 | 10,580 | 11,680 | ||||||||
Total cobalt pounds sold | 198 | 115 | 786 | 851 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Cash operating margin per gold ounce sold | $ | 1,500 | $ | 1,254 | $ | 1,482 | $ | 1,360 | ||||
Cash operating margin per silver ounce sold | $ | 18.63 | $ | 13.57 | $ | 18.55 | $ | 16.50 | ||||
Cash operating margin per palladium ounce sold | $ | 1,028 | $ | 1,738 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 1,807 | ||||
Cash operating margin per cobalt pound sold | $ | 10.21 | $ | 15.47 | $ | 10.77 | $ | 26.61 |
These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and other companies may calculate these measures differently. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures 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. For more detailed information, please refer to Wheaton's MD&A available on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com and posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton and, in some instances, the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, the payment of
Cautionary Language Regarding Reserves and Resources
For further information on Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources and on Wheaton more generally, readers should refer to Wheaton's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed on March 31, 2023 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by Wheaton since January 1, 2023, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Wheaton's Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are subject to the qualifications and notes set forth therein. Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources: The information contained herein has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in
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