Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results and Record Quarterly Operating Cash Flow
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) reported record operating cash flow in Q3 2024, with revenue of $308 million and net earnings of $155 million. The company achieved 144,200 gold equivalent ounces production and maintained its 2024 guidance of 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs. Cash operating margins increased by over 30% compared to Q3 2023. The company announced two new streaming agreements: one with Montage's Koné Project and an amendment to Rio2's Fenix Project. WPM ended the quarter with $694 million in cash, no debt, and an undrawn $2 billion credit facility.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) ha riportato un record di flusso di cassa operativo nel terzo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi di 308 milioni di dollari e utili netti di 155 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha prodotto 144.200 once d'oro equivalenti e ha mantenuto le previsioni per il 2024 di 550.000 a 620.000 GEO. I margini operativi in contante sono aumentati di oltre il 30% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha annunciato due nuovi accordi di streaming: uno con il progetto Koné di Montage e una modifica al progetto Fenix di Rio2. WPM ha concluso il trimestre con 694 milioni di dollari in contante, senza debiti e con una linea di credito non utilizzata di 2 miliardi di dollari.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) reportó un flujo de efectivo operativo récord en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos de 308 millones de dólares y ganancias netas de 155 millones de dólares. La compañía produjo 144,200 onzas equivalentes de oro y mantuvo su guía para 2024 de 550,000 a 620,000 GEOs. Los márgenes operativos en efectivo aumentaron más del 30% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía anunció dos nuevos acuerdos de streaming: uno con el Proyecto Koné de Montage y una enmienda al Proyecto Fenix de Rio2. WPM cerró el trimestre con 694 millones de dólares en efectivo, sin deudas y una línea de crédito no utilizada de 2 mil millones de dólares.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)는 2024년 3분기에 기록적인 운영 현금 흐름을 보고하였으며, 매출은 3억 8천만 달러, 순이익은 1억 5천5백만 달러에 달합니다. 이 회사는 144,200금 equivalente 온스를 생산하였으며 2024년 목표를 55만에서 62만 GEO로 유지하고 있습니다. 현금 운영 마진은 2023년 3분기 대비 30% 이상 증가했습니다. 또한, 회사는 Montage의 Koné 프로젝트와 Rio2의 Fenix 프로젝트에 대한 두 가지 새로운 스트리밍 계약을 발표했습니다. WPM은 6억 9천4백만 달러의 현금을 보유하고 있으며, 부채 없이 20억 달러의 신용 한도가 미사용 상태로 남았습니다.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) a annoncé un flux de trésorerie opérationnel record au troisième trimestre de 2024, avec des revenus de 308 millions de dollars et un bénéfice net de 155 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a produit 144.200 onces équivalentes en or et a maintenu ses prévisions 2024 de 550.000 à 620.000 GEOs. Les marges opérationnelles en espèces ont augmenté de plus de 30% par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a annoncé deux nouveaux accords de streaming : l'un avec le Projet Koné de Montage et un amendement au Projet Fénix de Rio2. WPM a terminé le trimestre avec 694 millions de dollars en espèces, sans dettes et une ligne de crédit non tirée de 2 milliards de dollars.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) meldete im dritten Quartal 2024 einen rekordverdächtigen operativen Cashflow mit Einnahmen von 308 Millionen Dollar und einem Nettogewinn von 155 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen erreichte eine Produktion von 144.200 Goldäquivalent-Unzen und hielt seine Prognose für 2024 von 550.000 bis 620.000 GEOs aufrecht. Die operativen Cash-Margen stiegen im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 um über 30%. Das Unternehmen kündigte zwei neue Streaming-Vereinbarungen an: eine mit Montages Koné-Projekt und eine Änderung zum Fenix-Projekt von Rio2. WPM beendete das Quartal mit 694 Millionen Dollar in bar, ohne Schulden und einer nicht in Anspruch genommenen Kreditlinie von 2 Milliarden Dollar.
- Record operating cash flow of $254 million in Q3 2024, up 48.6% YoY
- Revenue increased 38.1% YoY to $308 million
- Cash operating margins improved by over 30% compared to Q3 2023
- Strong balance sheet with $694 million cash and no debt
- New accretive streaming agreements signed with Montage and Rio2
- Gold production decreased 17% YoY to 87,199 ounces in Q3
- Global Minimum Tax expense of $28 million recorded in Q3
- Stillwater West operations placed into care and maintenance, expected to reduce 2025 production by 40-45%
Insights
The Q3 2024 results showcase exceptional performance with
Key financial highlights include:
- Solid balance sheet with
$694 million cash and no debt $2 billion undrawn credit facility- Quarterly dividend of
$0.155 per share - Production guidance of 550,000-620,000 gold equivalent ounces for 2024
The new Koné Gold PMPA agreement and Fenix PMPA amendment further strengthen the company's growth profile, with projected production exceeding 800,000 GEOs by 2028. The implementation of a
The operational performance shows resilience despite challenges at key assets. While Salobo experienced a
Development projects are progressing well:
- Blackwater at
95% completion with first gold expected Q4 2024 - Platreef Phase 1 concentrator completed
- Goose Project on track for Q2 2025 first gold
The care and maintenance at Stillwater West will impact 2025 production by
Designated News Release
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
Solid Financial Results and Strong Balance Sheet
- Third quarter of 2024:
$308 million $254 million $155 million $153 million $0.15 5 - Balance Sheet: cash balance of
$694 million $2 billion $30 million
High Quality Asset Base
- Streaming and royalty agreements on 18 operating mines and 28 development projects5, including the addition of the Koné project announced subsequent to the quarter.
93% of attributable production from assets in the lowest half of their respective cost curves2,4.- Attributable gold equivalent production3 ("GEOs") of 144,200 ounces in the third quarter of 2024 and 448,400 for the first nine months of 2024, with quarterly production consistent with the comparable period of the prior year, as lower production from Salobo and Constancia was largely offset by higher production from Peñasquito.
- Average annual forecast production guidance for 2024 of 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs3 maintained, with forecasted sector-leading growth to over 800,000 GEOs3 by 2028, and average annual forecast attributable production growing to over 850,000 GEOs3 in years 2029 to 2033.
- Further de-risked forecast growth profile as construction activities advanced at the Blackwater, Goose, Platreef, and Mineral Park projects, all of which are expected to be producing within the next 12 months.
- Subsequent to the quarter, the Company announced two accretive precious metals streaming agreements:
- On October 23, 2024, the Company entered into a precious metals purchase agreement ("PMPA") with Montage Gold Corp. in respect to the Koné Gold Project located in Côte d'Ivoire.
- On October 21, 2024, the Company amended the Fenix PMPA, increasing the amount of attributable gold it is entitled to under the contract.
Leadership in Sustainability
- Top Rankings: One of the top-rated companies by Sustainalytics, AA rated by MSCI, and Prime rated by ISS.
- Launch of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award
US to a winning venture to advance their technology aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, improving efficiencies, and contributing to climate solutions, while ensuring key resources are responsibly available for future generations.$1 million
Operational Overview
(all figures in US dollars unless otherwise noted) | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change | |||||||||||
Units produced | |||||||||||||||||
Gold ounces | 87,199 | 105,027 | (17.0) % | 262,698 | 261,226 | 0.6 % | |||||||||||
Silver ounces | 4,554 | 3,397 | 34.1 % | 15,083 | 12,985 | 16.2 % | |||||||||||
Palladium ounces | 4,034 | 4,006 | 0.7 % | 12,835 | 11,591 | 10.7 % | |||||||||||
Cobalt pounds | 397 | 183 | 117.6 % | 896 | 458 | 95.5 % | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 144,164 | 147,278 | (2.1) % | 448,388 | 419,330 | 6.9 % | |||||||||||
Units sold | |||||||||||||||||
Gold ounces | 75,694 | 74,426 | 1.7 % | 245,039 | 212,325 | 15.4 % | |||||||||||
Silver ounces | 3,875 | 2,965 | 30.7 % | 11,765 | 11,151 | 5.5 % | |||||||||||
Palladium ounces | 3,761 | 4,242 | (11.3) % | 12,836 | 10,580 | 21.3 % | |||||||||||
Cobalt pounds | 88 | 198 | (55.6) % | 485 | 786 | (38.3) % | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 122,715 | 111,935 | 9.6 % | 389,907 | 350,961 | 11.1 % | |||||||||||
Change in PBND and Inventory | |||||||||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces 3 | 9,267 | 21,869 | 12.602 | 17,989 | 20,020 | 2,031 | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 308,253 | $ | 223,137 | 38.1 % | $ | 904,123 | $ | 702,573 | 28.7 % | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 154,635 | $ | 116,371 | 32.9 % | $ | 440,993 | $ | 369,209 | 19.4 % | |||||||
Per share | $ | 0.341 | $ | 0.257 | 32.7 % | $ | 0.973 | $ | 0.815 | 19.4 % | |||||||
Adjusted net earnings 1 | $ | 152,803 | $ | 121,467 | 25.8 % | $ | 441,201 | $ | 368,481 | 19.7 % | |||||||
Per share 1 | $ | 0.337 | $ | 0.268 | 25.7 % | $ | 0.973 | $ | 0.814 | 19.5 % | |||||||
Operating cash flows | $ | 254,337 | $ | 171,103 | 48.6 % | $ | 708,110 | $ | 508,584 | 39.2 % | |||||||
Per share 1 | $ | 0.561 | $ | 0.378 | 48.4 % | $ | 1.562 | $ | 1.123 | 39.1 % |
All amounts in thousands except gold, palladium & gold equivalent ounces, and per share amounts. |
Financial Review
Revenues
Revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was
Revenue was
Cash Costs and Margin
Average cash costs¹ in the third quarter of 2024 were
Average cash costs¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were
Cash Flow from Operations
Operating cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 amounted to
Operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to
Balance Sheet (at September 30, 2024)
- Approximately
$694 million - During the third quarter of 2024, the Company made total upfront cash payments of
$30 million $25 million $5 million
- With the existing cash on hand coupled with the fully undrawn
$2 billion
Global Minimum Tax
The Company is within the scope of global minimum tax ("GMT") under the OECD Pillar Two model rules ("Pillar Two"), under which large multinational entities are subject to a
Third Quarter Operating Asset Highlights
Salobo: In the third quarter of 2024, Salobo produced 62,700 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately
Antamina: In the third quarter of 2024, Antamina produced 0.9 million ounces of attributable silver, an increase of approximately
Peñasquito: In the third quarter of 2024, Peñasquito produced 1.8 million ounces of attributable silver, with Peñasquito producing no ounces in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of a labour strike which lasted from June 7 to October 13, 2023.
Constancia: In the third quarter of 2024, Constancia produced 0.6 million ounces of attributable silver and 10,400 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately
Voisey's Bay: In the third quarter of 2024, the Voisey's Bay mine produced 397,000 pounds of attributable cobalt, an increase of approximately
Other Silver: In the third quarter of 2024, total Other Silver attributable production was 1.2 million ounces, a decrease of approximately
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.
Recent Development Asset Updates
Blackwater Project: On November 6, 2024, Artemis Gold Inc., ("Artemis") announced that overall construction was over
Platreef Project: On October 30, 2024, Ivanhoe Mines ("Ivanhoe") reported that construction of the Phase 1 concentrator was completed on schedule early in the third quarter. First ore is scheduled for the second half of 2025, while underground development prioritizes development to accelerate Phase 2. Ivanhoe also states that work continues on the updated feasibility study to accelerate the startup of Phase 2, as well as the preliminary economic assessment of the previously announced Phase 3 expansion to 10 Mtpa processing capacity. Both studies are now expected to be published in Q1 2025.
Goose Project: On November 6 2024, B2Gold Corp. ("B2Gold") announced that all planned construction year to date in 2024 has been completed. Project construction and development continues to progress on track for first gold pour at the Goose Project in the second quarter of 2025, followed by a ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter of 2025. The 2024 sealift was completed successfully on September 30, 2024, with ten ships and one barge having unloaded 123,000 cubic meters of dry cargo, more than 84 million liters of arctic grade diesel fuel and 58 additional trucks for the 2025 Winter Ice Road campaign.
Marmato Mine: On July 16, 2024, Aris Mining Corporation ("Aris") reported that the Lower Mine project is on track for first gold pour by the end of 2025, followed by an approximate six-month ramp-up period. On October 7, 2024, Aris provided an update that the Marmato Lower Mine expansion is progressing on schedule, with the site access road and portal face now complete and the contractor preparing to initiate work on the twin declines. Both the SAG and ball mill fabrication are progressing on schedule for completion before the end of 2024.
Curipamba Project: On July 31, 2024, Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp") completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Adventus Mining Corporation. Under the terms of the Curipamba PMPA, within 30 days of a change of control, Silvercorp had a one-time option to repurchase
Marathon Project: On July 31, 2024, Generation Mining Limited ("Gen Mining") reported that the federal government has approved amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations ("Schedule 2") which will allow for the construction of specific water management structures and operation of key infrastructure for the Marathon Project. On August 7, 2024, Gen Mining announced a key milestone with the receipt of the Fisheries Act Authorization for the Marathon project. Gen Mining also states that receipt of the few remaining provincial and federal approvals and permits required for construction is expected in the coming months. Following which, the Marathon project will have all of the key government permits and approvals required for construction.
Curraghinalt Project: On May 3, 2024, the Planning Appeals Commission & Water Appeals Commission (the "Commission") in
Fenix Project: On October 2, 2024, Rio2 Limited ("Rio2") announced that its Chilean subsidiary has received the principal Sectorial Permits it requires to begin construction at the Fenix project. These Sectorial Permits represent the last governmental authorization required to enable the start of the construction phase and subsequent operation of the Fenix mine.
Copper World Project: On August 29, 2024, Hudbay announced that it has received an Aquifer Protection Permit for the Copper World project from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The issuance of this permit is a key milestone in the advancement of Copper World. The last key state-level permit is the Air Quality Permit which is progressing as planned.
Corporate Development
Koné Gold Project
On October 23, 2024, the Company entered into a PMPA (the "Koné Gold PMPA") with Montage Gold Corp. ("Montage") in respect of its
In addition, Wheaton will make ongoing production payments for the gold ounces delivered equal to
The Company has also provided Montage with a secured debt facility of up to
Amendment to the Fenix PMPA
On November 15, 2021, the Company acquired a gold stream in respect of gold production from the Fenix Project (the "Fenix PMPA"). Under the terms of the Fenix PMPA, the Company was to acquire an amount of gold equal to
On October 21, 2024, the Company amended the Fenix PMPA. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company is entitled to purchase an additional
Wheaton will also provide a
Sustainability
Future of Mining Challenge
On September 16, 2024, Wheaton announced the launch of the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award
Community Investment Program
- Wheaton's Partner Community Investment Program continues to support initiatives with the Vale Foundation, Vale Canada, Glencore via Antamina, Hudbay Minerals, First Majestic Silver and Sibanye-Stillwater to support the communities influenced by the mines and provide vital services and programs including educational resources, health and dental programs, poverty reduction initiatives, entrepreneurial opportunities, and various social and environmental programs.
- In August 2024, the BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton raised
C to advance groundbreaking cancer research and care enhancements in$7.3 million British Columbia .
2024 and Long-Term Production Outlook
Wheaton's estimated attributable production in 2024 is forecast to be 325,000 to 370,000 ounces of gold, 18.5 to 20.5 million ounces of silver, and 12,000 to 15,000 GEOs3 of other metals, resulting in annual production of approximately 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs3, unchanged from previous guidance2,3.
Annual production is forecast to increase by approximately
The Company will provide updated longer-term guidance in normal course in the first quarter of 2025, which will incorporate the impact of recent developments and the acquisitions announced in 2024.2,3
About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
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.
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
A conference call will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, starting at 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call, please use one of the following methods:
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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
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
(US dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Sales | $ | 308,253 | $ | 223,137 | $ | 904,123 | $ | 702,573 | ||||
Cost of sales | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales, excluding depletion | $ | 55,310 | $ | 49,808 | $ | 170,872 | $ | 160,413 | ||||
Depletion | 55,530 | 46,435 | 178,071 | 145,908 | ||||||||
Total cost of sales | $ | 110,840 | $ | 96,243 | $ | 348,943 | $ | 306,321 | ||||
Gross margin | $ | 197,413 | $ | 126,894 | $ | 555,180 | $ | 396,252 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 9,488 | 8,606 | 30,193 | 28,922 | ||||||||
Share based compensation | 9,628 | 4,336 | 17,150 | 16,217 | ||||||||
Donations and community investments | 2,352 | 1,736 | 4,626 | 5,054 | ||||||||
Earnings from operations | $ | 175,945 | $ | 112,216 | $ | 503,211 | $ | 346,059 | ||||
Gain on disposal of mineral stream interests | - | - | - | 5,027 | ||||||||
Other income (expense) | 7,605 | 10,707 | 19,922 | 26,961 | ||||||||
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes | $ | 183,550 | $ | 122,923 | $ | 523,133 | $ | 378,047 | ||||
Finance costs | 1,404 | 1,407 | 4,144 | 4,138 | ||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ | 182,146 | $ | 121,516 | $ | 518,989 | $ | 373,909 | ||||
Income tax expense | 27,511 | 5,145 | 77,996 | 4,700 | ||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 154,635 | $ | 116,371 | $ | 440,993 | $ | 369,209 | ||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.341 | $ | 0.257 | $ | 0.973 | $ | 0.815 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.340 | $ | 0.257 | $ | 0.971 | $ | 0.814 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
Basic | 453,641 | 452,975 | 453,389 | 452,748 | ||||||||
Diluted | 454,302 | 453,538 | 454,037 | 453,419 | ||||||||
Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at | As at | |||
(US dollars in thousands - unaudited) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Assets | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 694,085 | $ | 546,527 |
Accounts receivable | 10,435 | 10,078 | ||
Cobalt inventory | - | 1,372 | ||
Income taxes receivable | 1,392 | 5,935 | ||
Other | 3,938 | 3,499 | ||
Total current assets | $ | 709,850 | $ | 567,411 |
Non-current assets | ||||
Mineral stream interests | $ | 6,456,123 | $ | 6,122,441 |
Early deposit mineral stream interests | 47,094 | 47,093 | ||
Mineral royalty interests | 40,429 | 13,454 | ||
Long-term equity investments | 103,068 | 246,678 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 7,535 | 7,638 | ||
Other | 22,080 | 26,470 | ||
Total non-current assets | $ | 6,676,329 | $ | 6,463,774 |
Total assets | $ | 7,386,179 | $ | 7,031,185 |
Liabilities | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 14,766 | $ | 13,458 |
Current portion of performance share units | 12,522 | 12,013 | ||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 324 | 604 | ||
Total current liabilities | $ | 27,612 | $ | 26,075 |
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Performance share units | $ | 9,301 | $ | 9,113 |
Lease liabilities | 5,340 | 5,625 | ||
Global minimum tax | 78,361 | - | ||
Deferred income taxes | 264 | 232 | ||
Pension liability | 5,287 | 4,624 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | $ | 98,553 | $ | 19,594 |
Total liabilities | $ | 126,165 | $ | 45,669 |
Shareholders' equity | ||||
Issued capital | $ | 3,797,558 | $ | 3,777,323 |
Reserves | (44,489) | (40,091) | ||
Retained earnings | 3,506,945 | 3,248,284 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | $ | 7,260,014 | $ | 6,985,516 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 7,386,179 | $ | 7,031,185 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
(US dollars in thousands - unaudited) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
Operating activities | |||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 154,635 | $ | 116,371 | $ | 440,993 | $ | 369,209 | |
Adjustments for | |||||||||
Depreciation and depletion | 55,887 | 46,784 | 179,111 | 147,031 | |||||
Gain on disposal of mineral stream interest | - | - | - | (5,027) | |||||
Interest expense | 71 | 78 | 216 | 131 | |||||
Equity settled stock based compensation | 1,725 | 1,732 | 4,978 | 5,133 | |||||
Performance share units - expense | 7,903 | 2,604 | 12,172 | 11,084 | |||||
Performance share units - paid | - | - | (11,129) | (16,675) | |||||
Pension expense | 336 | 329 | 794 | 787 | |||||
Pension paid | - | - | (43) | (116) | |||||
Income tax (recovery) expense | 27,511 | 5,145 | 77,996 | 4,700 | |||||
(Gain) loss on fair value adjustment of share purchase warrants held | (523) | 143 | (903) | 248 | |||||
Investment income recognized in net earnings | (7,249) | (10,537) | (18,564) | (26,564) | |||||
Other | 2,246 | 163 | 2,646 | 662 | |||||
Change in non-cash working capital | 2,837 | (489) | 1,329 | (876) | |||||
Cash generated from operations before income taxes and interest | $ | 245,379 | $ | 162,323 | $ | 689,596 | $ | 489,727 | |
Income taxes paid | 2,925 | (912) | 2,734 | (5,244) | |||||
Interest paid | (71) | (79) | (219) | (112) | |||||
Interest received | 6,104 | 9,771 | 15,999 | 24,213 | |||||
Cash generated from operating activities | $ | 254,337 | $ | 171,103 | $ | 708,110 | $ | 508,584 | |
Financing activities | |||||||||
Credit facility extension fees | $ | (11) | $ | (13) | $ | (936) | $ | (859) | |
Share purchase options exercised | 847 | 93 | 13,011 | 10,603 | |||||
Lease payments | (149) | (169) | (444) | (548) | |||||
Dividends paid | (69,984) | (66,994) | (209,108) | (198,085) | |||||
Cash used for financing activities | $ | (69,297) | $ | (67,083) | $ | (197,477) | $ | (188,889) | |
Investing activities | |||||||||
Mineral stream interests | $ | (25,876) | $ | (90,710) | $ | (512,383) | $ | (210,944) | |
Early deposit mineral stream interests | - | (250) | - | (1,000) | |||||
Mineral royalty interest | (4,956) | (3,602) | (26,981) | (3,602) | |||||
Net proceeds on disposal of mineral stream interests | - | - | - | 46,400 | |||||
Acquisition of long-term investments | (728) | (5,006) | (1,479) | (13,181) | |||||
Proceeds on disposal of long-term investments | - | - | 177,088 | 202 | |||||
Dividends received | 482 | 700 | 1,663 | 1,617 | |||||
Other | (155) | (35) | (944) | (1,804) | |||||
Cash used for investing activities | $ | (31,233) | $ | (98,903) | $ | (363,036) | $ | (182,312) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | $ | 61 | $ | (35) | $ | (39) | $ | 447 | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 153,868 | $ | 5,082 | $ | 147,558 | $ | 137,830 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 540,217 | 828,837 | 546,527 | 696,089 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 694,085 | $ | 833,919 | $ | 694,085 | $ | 833,919 | |
Summary of Units Produced
Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | |
Gold ounces produced ² | ||||||||
Salobo | 62,689 | 63,225 | 61,622 | 71,778 | 69,045 | 54,804 | 43,677 | 37,939 |
4,287 | 4,477 | 5,618 | 5,823 | 3,857 | 5,818 | 6,203 | 5,270 | |
Constancia | 10,446 | 6,086 | 13,897 | 22,292 | 19,003 | 7,444 | 6,905 | 10,496 |
San Dimas 4 | 6,882 | 7,089 | 7,542 | 10,024 | 9,995 | 11,166 | 10,754 | 10,037 |
2,247 | 2,099 | 2,637 | 2,341 | 2,454 | 2,017 | 1,960 | 2,185 | |
Other | ||||||||
Marmato | 648 | 584 | 623 | 668 | 673 | 639 | 457 | 533 |
- | - | - | - | - | 1,292 | 3,063 | 2,567 | |
Total Other | 648 | 584 | 623 | 668 | 673 | 1,931 | 3,520 | 3,100 |
Total gold ounces produced | 87,199 | 83,560 | 91,939 | 112,926 | 105,027 | 83,180 | 73,019 | 69,027 |
Silver ounces produced 2 | ||||||||
Peñasquito 7 | 1,785 | 2,263 | 2,643 | 1,036 | - | 1,744 | 2,076 | 1,761 |
Antamina | 925 | 992 | 806 | 1,030 | 894 | 984 | 872 | 1,067 |
Constancia | 648 | 451 | 640 | 836 | 697 | 420 | 552 | 655 |
Other | ||||||||
Los Filos | 42 | 27 | 48 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 45 | 14 |
Zinkgruvan | 537 | 699 | 641 | 510 | 785 | 374 | 632 | 664 |
Neves-Corvo | 425 | 432 | 524 | 573 | 486 | 407 | 436 | 369 |
Aljustrel 8 | - | - | - | - | 327 | 279 | 343 | 313 |
Cozamin | 185 | 177 | 173 | 185 | 165 | 184 | 141 | 157 |
Marmato | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Yauliyacu 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 261 |
- | - | - | - | - | 14 | 29 | 33 | |
Total Other | 1,196 | 1,341 | 1,393 | 1,304 | 1,806 | 1,306 | 1,634 | 1,820 |
Total silver ounces produced | 4,554 | 5,047 | 5,482 | 4,206 | 3,397 | 4,454 | 5,134 | 5,303 |
Palladium ounces produced ² | ||||||||
4,034 | 4,338 | 4,463 | 4,209 | 4,006 | 3,880 | 3,705 | 3,869 | |
Cobalt pounds produced ² | ||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 397 | 259 | 240 | 215 | 183 | 152 | 124 | 128 |
GEOs produced 10 | 144,164 | 145,449 | 158,775 | 164,796 | 147,278 | 137,323 | 134,730 | 132,780 |
Average payable rate 2 | ||||||||
Gold | 95.1 % | 95.0 % | 94.7 % | 95.1 % | 95.4 % | 95.1 % | 95.1 % | 94.9 % |
Silver | 83.9 % | 84.3 % | 84.5 % | 83.0 % | 78.4 % | 83.7 % | 83.1 % | 84.2 % |
Palladium | 98.4 % | 97.3 % | 97.8 % | 98.0 % | 94.1 % | 94.1 % | 96.3 % | 93.9 % |
Cobalt | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % | 93.3 % |
GEO 10 | 91.1 % | 90.7 % | 90.7 % | 91.6 % | 90.9 % | 90.9 % | 89.8 % | 89.9 % |
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 May 13, 2023, Minto Metals Corp. announced the suspension of operations at the |
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 September 12, 2023, it was announced that the production of the zinc and lead concentrates at the Aljustrel mine will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the second quarter of 2025. |
9) | On December 14, 2022 the Company terminated the Yauliyacu PMPA in exchange for a cash payment of |
10) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Summary of Units Sold
Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | |
Gold ounces sold | ||||||||
Salobo | 58,101 | 54,962 | 56,841 | 76,656 | 44,444 | 46,030 | 35,966 | 41,029 |
2,495 | 5,679 | 4,129 | 5,011 | 4,836 | 4,775 | 4,368 | 4,988 | |
Constancia | 5,186 | 6,640 | 20,123 | 19,925 | 12,399 | 9,619 | 6,579 | 6,013 |
San Dimas | 7,022 | 6,801 | 7,933 | 10,472 | 9,695 | 11,354 | 10,651 | 10,943 |
1,635 | 2,628 | 2,355 | 2,314 | 1,985 | 2,195 | 2,094 | 1,783 | |
Other | ||||||||
Marmato | 550 | 616 | 638 | 633 | 792 | 467 | 480 | 473 |
777 | - | - | - | - | 275 | 153 | 126 | 785 |
- | - | - | - | - | 701 | 2,341 | 2,982 | |
447 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Curipamba 4 | 258 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Other | 1,255 | 616 | 638 | 633 | 1,067 | 1,321 | 2,947 | 4,240 |
Total gold ounces sold | 75,694 | 77,326 | 92,019 | 115,011 | 74,426 | 75,294 | 62,605 | 68,996 |
Silver ounces sold | ||||||||
Peñasquito | 1,667 | 1,482 | 1,839 | 442 | 453 | 1,913 | 1,483 | 2,066 |
Antamina | 989 | 917 | 762 | 1,091 | 794 | 963 | 814 | 1,114 |
Constancia | 366 | 422 | 726 | 665 | 435 | 674 | 366 | 403 |
Other | ||||||||
Los Filos | 26 | 24 | 44 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 34 | 16 |
Zinkgruvan | 488 | 597 | 297 | 449 | 714 | 370 | 520 | 547 |
Neves-Corvo | 185 | 216 | 243 | 268 | 245 | 132 | 171 | 80 |
Aljustrel | - | - | 1 | 86 | 142 | 182 | 205 | 156 |
Cozamin | 148 | 158 | 147 | 141 | 139 | 150 | 119 | 150 |
Marmato | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Yauliyacu | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 337 |
- | - | - | - | - | 7 | 29 | 23 | |
Keno Hill | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
777 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 35 |
Total Other | 853 | 1,002 | 740 | 977 | 1,283 | 887 | 1,086 | 1,352 |
Total silver ounces sold | 3,875 | 3,823 | 4,067 | 3,175 | 2,965 | 4,437 | 3,749 | 4,935 |
Palladium ounces sold | ||||||||
3,761 | 4,301 | 4,774 | 3,339 | 4,242 | 3,392 | 2,946 | 3,396 | |
Cobalt pounds sold | ||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 88 | 88 | 309 | 288 | 198 | 265 | 323 | 187 |
GEOs sold 5 | 122,715 | 124,009 | 143,184 | 155,059 | 111,935 | 129,734 | 109,293 | 128,662 |
Cumulative payable units PBND 6 | ||||||||
Gold ounces | 96,158 | 88,205 | 86,114 | 91,092 | 98,715 | 72,916 | 77,377 | 70,562 |
Silver ounces | 2,748 | 2,801 | 2,368 | 1,802 | 1,486 | 1,790 | 2,531 | 2,013 |
Palladium ounces | 6,186 | 6,018 | 6,198 | 6,666 | 5,607 | 6,122 | 5,751 | 5,098 |
Cobalt pounds | 796 | 513 | 360 | 356 | 377 | 251 | 285 | 258 |
GEO 5 | 136,027 | 126,761 | 118,785 | 117,465 | 121,058 | 98,186 | 111,217 | 97,936 |
Inventory on hand | ||||||||
Cobalt pounds | - | - | - | 88 | 155 | 310 | 398 | 633 |
1) | All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces sold. |
2) | Comprised of the |
3) | Comprised of the |
4) | The ounces sold under |
5) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
6) | 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, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Units Produced² | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Net | Cash Flow | Total | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 62,689 | 58,101 | $ | 2,490 | $ | 425 | $ | 378 | $ | 144,656 | $ | 98,016 | $ | 122,916 | $ | 2,616,346 |
4,287 | 2,495 | 2,519 | 400 | 1,326 | 6,286 | 1,979 | 4,798 | 246,918 | ||||||||
Constancia | 10,446 | 5,186 | 2,490 | 422 | 323 | 12,912 | 9,048 | 10,722 | 70,095 | |||||||
San Dimas | 6,882 | 7,022 | 2,490 | 637 | 290 | 17,482 | 10,975 | 13,010 | 138,507 | |||||||
2,247 | 1,635 | 2,490 | 438 | 421 | 4,071 | 2,667 | 3,355 | 208,474 | ||||||||
Other 6 | 648 | 1,255 | 2,481 | 192 | 1,584 | 3,114 | 886 | 2,874 | 901,880 | |||||||
87,199 | 75,694 | $ | 2,491 | $ | 440 | $ | 418 | $ | 188,521 | $ | 123,571 | $ | 157,675 | $ | 4,182,220 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 1,785 | 1,667 | $ | 29.58 | $ | 4.50 | $ | 4.86 | $ | 49,329 | $ | 33,725 | $ | 41,825 | $ | 253,461 |
Antamina | 925 | 989 | 29.58 | 6.06 | 8.46 | 29,257 | 14,893 | 23,260 | 498,029 | |||||||
Constancia | 648 | 366 | 29.58 | 6.23 | 6.10 | 10,822 | 6,310 | 8,543 | 170,242 | |||||||
Other 7 | 1,196 | 853 | 30.17 | 4.34 | 4.83 | 25,741 | 17,912 | 22,594 | 645,485 | |||||||
4,554 | 3,875 | $ | 29.71 | $ | 5.03 | $ | 5.89 | $ | 115,149 | $ | 72,840 | $ | 96,222 | $ | 1,567,217 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||
4,034 | 3,761 | $ | 969 | $ | 173 | $ | 429 | $ | 3,644 | $ | 1,380 | $ | 2,994 | $ | 215,082 | |
Platreef | - | - | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | - | - | - | 78,820 | |||||||
4,034 | 3,761 | $ | 969 | $ | 173 | $ | 429 | $ | 3,644 | $ | 1,380 | $ | 2,994 | $ | 293,902 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,451 |
Platreef | - | - | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | - | - | - | 57,588 | |||||||
- | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 67,039 | |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 397 | 88 | $ | 10.65 | $ | 2.15 | $ | 12.78 | $ | 939 | $ | (378) | $ | 321 | $ | 345,745 |
Operating results | $ | 308,253 | $ | 197,413 | $ | 257,212 | $ | 6,456,123 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (9,488) | $ | (6,215) | ||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (9,628) | - | ||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (2,352) | (2,198) | ||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (1,404) | (1,051) | ||||||||||||||
Other | 7,605 | 3,664 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax | (27,511) | 2,925 | ||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (42,778) | $ | (2,875) | $ | 930,056 | ||||||||||
$ | 154,635 | $ | 254,337 | $ | 7,386,179 | |||||||||||
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 represents 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) | Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information. |
5) | Comprised of the operating |
6) | Other gold interests comprised of the operating Marmato gold interest as well as the non-operating |
7) | Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Marmato and Cozamin silver interests as well as the non-operating Stratoni, Aljustrel, |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Units Produced² | 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 |
3,857 | 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 | |||||||
105,027 | 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 | 894 | 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 | 1,806 | 1,283 | 23.62 | 5.15 | 2.64 | 30,293 | 20,301 | 19,439 | 549,641 | |||||||
3,397 | 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 represents 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) | Other gold interests are comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating |
6) | Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, Cozamin and Marmato silver interests, 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 |
Comparative Results of Operations on a GEO Basis
Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||
GEO Production 1, 2 | 144,164 | 147,278 | (3,114) | (2.1) % | |||||||
GEO Sales 2 | 122,715 | 111,935 | 10,780 | 9.6 % | |||||||
Average price per GEO sold 2 | $ | 2,512 | $ | 1,993 | $ | 519 | 26.0 % | ||||
Revenue | $ | 308,253 | $ | 223,137 | $ | 85,116 | 38.1 % | ||||
Cost of sales, excluding depletion | $ | 55,310 | $ | 49,808 | $ | (5,502) | (11.0) % | ||||
Depletion | 55,530 | 46,435 | (9,095) | (19.6) % | |||||||
Cost of Sales | $ | 110,840 | $ | 96,243 | $ | (14,597) | (15.2) % | ||||
Gross Margin | $ | 197,413 | $ | 126,894 | $ | 70,519 | 55.6 % | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 9,488 | 8,606 | (882) | (10.2) % | |||||||
Share based compensation | 9,628 | 4,336 | (5,292) | (122.0) % | |||||||
Donations and community investments | 2,352 | 1,736 | (616) | (35.5) % | |||||||
Earnings from Operations | $ | 175,945 | $ | 112,216 | $ | 63,729 | 56.8 % | ||||
Other income (expense) | 7,605 | 10,707 | (3,102) | (29.0) % | |||||||
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes | $ | 183,550 | $ | 122,923 | $ | 60,627 | 49.3 % | ||||
Finance costs | 1,404 | 1,407 | 3 | 0.2 % | |||||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ | 182,146 | $ | 121,516 | $ | 60,630 | 49.9 % | ||||
Income tax expense | 27,511 | 5,145 | (22,366) | (434.7) % | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 154,635 | $ | 116,371 | $ | 38,264 | 32.9 % |
1) | Quantity produced represents 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) | GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Units Produced² | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Net | Cash Flow | Total | ||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 187,536 | 169,904 | $ | 2,307 | $ | 425 | $ | 383 | $ | 391,973 | $ | 254,758 | $ | 322,761 | $ | 2,616,346 |
14,382 | 12,303 | 2,286 | 400 | 1,265 | 28,130 | 7,642 | 22,718 | 246,918 | ||||||||
Constancia | 30,429 | 31,949 | 2,200 | 421 | 318 | 70,275 | 46,663 | 56,833 | 70,095 | |||||||
San Dimas | 21,513 | 21,756 | 2,296 | 634 | 286 | 49,950 | 29,941 | 36,156 | 138,507 | |||||||
6,983 | 6,618 | 2,288 | 405 | 453 | 15,144 | 9,469 | 12,464 | 208,474 | ||||||||
Other 6 | 1,855 | 2,509 | 2,347 | 293 | 1,056 | 5,888 | 2,504 | 5,153 | 901,880 | |||||||
262,698 | 245,039 | $ | 2,291 | $ | 440 | $ | 419 | $ | 561,360 | $ | 350,977 | $ | 456,085 | $ | 4,182,220 | |
Silver | ||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 6,691 | 4,988 | $ | 27.18 | $ | 4.50 | $ | 4.57 | $ | 135,578 | $ | 90,361 | $ | 113,132 | $ | 253,461 |
Antamina | 2,723 | 2,668 | 27.63 | 5.56 | 8.06 | 73,710 | 37,377 | 58,878 | 498,029 | |||||||
Constancia | 1,739 | 1,514 | 26.55 | 6.21 | 6.17 | 40,180 | 21,444 | 30,785 | 170,242 | |||||||
Other 7 | 3,930 | 2,595 | 28.37 | 4.29 | 4.51 | 73,630 | 50,785 | 60,026 | 645,485 | |||||||
15,083 | 11,765 | $ | 27.46 | $ | 4.91 | $ | 5.55 | $ | 323,098 | $ | 199,967 | $ | 262,821 | $ | 1,567,217 | |
Palladium | ||||||||||||||||
12,835 | 12,836 | $ | 976 | $ | 177 | $ | 435 | $ | 12,531 | $ | 4,674 | $ | 10,259 | $ | 215,082 | |
Platreef | - | - | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | - | - | - | 78,820 | |||||||
12,835 | 12,836 | $ | 976 | $ | 177 | $ | 435 | $ | 12,531 | $ | 4,674 | $ | 10,259 | $ | 293,902 | |
Platinum | ||||||||||||||||
Marathon | - | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,451 |
Platreef | - | - | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | - | - | - | 57,588 | |||||||
- | - | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | n.a. | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 67,039 | |
Cobalt | ||||||||||||||||
Voisey's Bay | 896 | 485 | $ | 14.71 | $ | 2.84 | $ | 12.77 | $ | 7,134 | $ | (438) | $ | 9,407 | $ | 345,745 |
Operating results | $ | 904,123 | $ | 555,180 | $ | 738,572 | $ | 6,456,123 | ||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | (30,193) | $ | (31,134) | ||||||||||||
Share based compensation | (17,150) | (11,129) | ||||||||||||||
Donations and community investments | (4,626) | (4,185) | ||||||||||||||
Finance costs | (4,144) | (3,234) | ||||||||||||||
Other | 19,922 | 16,486 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax | (77,996) | 2,734 | ||||||||||||||
Total other | $ | (114,187) | $ | (30,462) | $ | 930,056 | ||||||||||
$ | 440,993 | $ | 708,110 | $ | 7,386,179 | |||||||||||
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 represents 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) | Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information. |
5) | Comprised of the operating |
6) | Other gold interests comprised of the operating Marmato gold interest as well as the non-operating |
7) | Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Marmato and Cozamin silver interests as well as the non-operating Stratoni, Aljustrel, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units Produced² | Units | Average | Average | Average | Sales | Gain on Disposal 4 | Net | Cash Flow | Total | |||||||||
Gold | ||||||||||||||||||
Salobo | 167,526 | 126,440 | $ | 1,947 | $ | 420 | $ | 330 | $ | 246,219 | $ | - | $ | 151,287 | $ | 193,063 | $ | 2,341,485 |
15,878 | 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 | ||||||||
261,226 | 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 | 2,750 | 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 | 4,746 | 3,256 | 23.44 | 5.58 | 2.82 | 76,316 | 5,027 | 53,966 | 55,364 | 549,641 | ||||||||
12,985 | 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 represents 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) | Other gold interests are comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating |
7) | Other silver interests 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 |
Comparative Results of Operations on a GEO Basis
YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||
GEO Production 1, 2 | 448,388 | 419,330 | 29,058 | 6.9 % | |||||||
GEO Sales 2 | 389,907 | 350,961 | 38,946 | 11.1 % | |||||||
Average price per GEO sold 2 | $ | 2,319 | $ | 2,002 | $ | 317 | 15.8 % | ||||
Revenue | $ | 904,123 | $ | 702,573 | $ | 201,550 | 28.7 % | ||||
Cost of sales, excluding depletion | $ | 170,872 | $ | 160,413 | $ | (10,459) | (6.5) % | ||||
Depletion | 178,071 | 145,908 | (32,163) | (22.0) % | |||||||
Cost of Sales | $ | 348,943 | $ | 306,321 | $ | (42,622) | (13.9) % | ||||
Gross Margin | $ | 555,180 | $ | 396,252 | $ | 158,928 | 40.1 % | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 30,193 | 28,922 | (1,271) | (4.4) % | |||||||
Share based compensation | 17,150 | 16,217 | (933) | (5.8) % | |||||||
Donations and community investments | 4,626 | 5,054 | 428 | 8.5 % | |||||||
Earnings from Operations | $ | 503,211 | $ | 346,059 | $ | 157,152 | 45.4 % | ||||
Gain on disposal of mineral stream interests | - | 5,027 | (5,027) | (100.0) % | |||||||
Other income (expense) | 19,922 | 26,961 | (7,039) | (26.1) % | |||||||
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes | $ | 523,133 | $ | 378,047 | $ | 145,086 | 38.4 % | ||||
Finance costs | 4,144 | 4,138 | (6) | (0.1) % | |||||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ | 518,989 | $ | 373,909 | $ | 145,080 | 38.8 % | ||||
Income tax expense | 77,996 | 4,700 | (73,296) | (1,559.5) % | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 440,993 | $ | 369,209 | $ | 71,784 | 19.4 % |
1) | Quantity produced represents 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) | 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 154,635 | $ | 116,371 | $ | 440,993 | $ | 369,209 | ||||
Add back (deduct): | ||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of Mineral Stream Interest | - | - | - | (5,027) | ||||||||
(Gain) loss on fair value adjustment of share purchase warrants held | (523) | 143 | (903) | 248 | ||||||||
Deferred income tax (expense) recovery recognized in the Statement of OCI | (1,134) | 5,115 | 1,632 | 7,205 | ||||||||
Income tax recovery related to prior year disposal of Mineral Stream Interest | - | - | - | (2,672) | ||||||||
Other | (175) | (162) | (521) | (482) | ||||||||
Adjusted net earnings | $ | 152,803 | $ | 121,467 | $ | 441,201 | $ | 368,481 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 453,641 | 452,975 | 453,389 | 452,748 | ||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 454,302 | 453,538 | 454,037 | 453,419 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share - basic | $ | 0.337 | $ | 0.268 | $ | 0.973 | $ | 0.814 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.336 | $ | 0.268 | $ | 0.972 | $ | 0.813 | ||||
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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Cash generated by operating activities | $ | 254,337 | $ | 171,103 | $ | 708,110 | $ | 508,584 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 453,641 | 452,975 | 453,389 | 452,748 | ||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 454,302 | 453,538 | 454,037 | 453,419 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Operating cash flow per share - basic | $ | 0.561 | $ | 0.378 | $ | 1.562 | $ | 1.123 | ||||
Operating cash flow per share - diluted | $ | 0.560 | $ | 0.377 | $ | 1.560 | $ | 1.122 | ||||
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 and cost of sales related to delay ounces, 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 and per unit amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | $ | 110,840 | $ | 96,243 | $ | 348,943 | $ | 306,321 | ||||
Less: depletion | (55,530) | (46,435) | (178,071) | (145,908) | ||||||||
Less: cost of sales related to delay ounces 1 | (1,698) | - | (1,698) | - | ||||||||
Cash cost of sales | $ | 53,612 | $ | 49,808 | $ | 169,174 | $ | 160,413 | ||||
Cash cost of sales is comprised of: | ||||||||||||
Total cash cost of gold sold | $ | 33,287 | $ | 33,014 | $ | 107,715 | $ | 98,724 | ||||
Total cash cost of silver sold | 19,485 | 15,121 | 57,811 | 56,351 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of palladium sold | 650 | 946 | 2,272 | 2,699 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of cobalt sold 2 | 190 | 727 | 1,376 | 2,639 | ||||||||
Total cash cost of sales | $ | 53,612 | $ | 49,808 | $ | 169,174 | $ | 160,413 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Total gold ounces sold | 75,694 | 74,426 | 245,039 | 212,325 | ||||||||
Total silver ounces sold | 3,875 | 2,965 | 11,765 | 11,151 | ||||||||
Total palladium ounces sold | 3,761 | 4,242 | 12,836 | 10,580 | ||||||||
Total cobalt pounds sold | 88 | 198 | 485 | 786 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Average cash cost of gold (per ounce) | $ | 440 | $ | 444 | $ | 440 | $ | 465 | ||||
Average cash cost of silver (per ounce) | $ | 5.03 | $ | 5.10 | $ | 4.91 | $ | 5.05 | ||||
Average cash cost of palladium (per ounce) | $ | 173 | $ | 223 | $ | 177 | $ | 255 | ||||
Average cash cost of cobalt (per pound) | $ | 2.15 | $ | 3.66 | $ | 2.84 | $ | 3.36 | ||||
1) | The cost of sales related to delay ounces is a non-cash expense. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information. |
2) | Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the third quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of
|
iv. | Cash operating margin is calculated by adding back depletion and the cost of sales related to delay ounces 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 unit amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 197,413 | $ | 126,894 | $ | 555,180 | $ | 396,252 | ||||
Add back: depletion | 55,530 | 46,435 | 178,071 | 145,908 | ||||||||
Add back: cost of sales related to delay ounces 1 | 1,698 | - | 1,698 | - | ||||||||
Cash operating margin | $ | 254,641 | $ | 173,329 | $ | 734,949 | $ | 542,160 | ||||
Cash operating margin is comprised of: | ||||||||||||
Total cash operating margin of gold sold | $ | 155,234 | $ | 111,693 | $ | 453,645 | $ | 314,690 | ||||
Total cash operating margin of silver sold | 95,664 | 55,251 | 265,287 | 206,778 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin of palladium sold | 2,994 | 4,361 | 10,259 | 12,223 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin of cobalt sold | 749 | 2,024 | 5,758 | 8,469 | ||||||||
Total cash operating margin | $ | 254,641 | $ | 173,329 | $ | 734,949 | $ | 542,160 | ||||
Divided by: | ||||||||||||
Total gold ounces sold | 75,694 | 74,426 | 245,039 | 212,325 | ||||||||
Total silver ounces sold | 3,875 | 2,965 | 11,765 | 11,151 | ||||||||
Total palladium ounces sold | 3,761 | 4,242 | 12,836 | 10,580 | ||||||||
Total cobalt pounds sold | 88 | 198 | 485 | 786 | ||||||||
Equals: | ||||||||||||
Cash operating margin per gold ounce sold | $ | 2,051 | $ | 1,500 | $ | 1,851 | $ | 1,482 | ||||
Cash operating margin per silver ounce sold | $ | 24.68 | $ | 18.63 | $ | 22.55 | $ | 18.55 | ||||
Cash operating margin per palladium ounce sold | $ | 796 | $ | 1,028 | $ | 799 | $ | 1,155 | ||||
Cash operating margin per cobalt pound sold | $ | 8.50 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 11.87 | $ | 10.77 | ||||
1) The cost of sales related to delay ounces is a non-cash expense. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information. |
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, statements with respect to:
- payment by the Company of
$625 million - the receipt by the Company of gold production in respect of the Koné Gold Project;
- the advance by the Company, and the repayment by Montage, of up to
$75 million - payment by the Company of
$125 million - the receipt by the Company of gold production in respect of the Fenix Gold Project;
- the advance by the Company, and the repayment by Rio2, of up to
$20 million - the future price of commodities;
- the estimation of future production from the mineral stream interests and mineral royalty interests currently owned by the Company (the "Mining Operations") (including in the estimation of production, mill throughput, grades, recoveries and exploration potential);
- the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources (including the estimation of reserve conversion rates and the realization of such estimations);
- the commencement, timing and achievement of construction, expansion or improvement projects by Wheaton's PMPA counterparties at Mining Operations;
- the payment of upfront cash consideration to counterparties under PMPAs, the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with PMPAs and the receipt by the Company of precious metals and cobalt production or other payments in respect of the applicable Mining Operations under PMPAs;
- the ability of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of a PMPA (including as a result of the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties) and the potential impacts of such on Wheaton;
- future payments by the Company in accordance with PMPAs, including any acceleration of payments;
- the costs of future production;
- the estimation of produced but not yet delivered ounces;
- the future sales of Common Shares under, the amount of net proceeds from, and the use of the net proceeds from, the at-the-market equity program;
- continued listing of the Common Shares on the LSE, NYSE and TSX;
- any statements as to future dividends;
- the ability to fund outstanding commitments and the ability to continue to acquire accretive PMPAs;
- projected increases to Wheaton's production and cash flow profile;
- projected changes to Wheaton's production mix;
- the ability of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of any other obligations under agreements with the Company;
- the ability to sell precious metals and cobalt production;
- confidence in the Company's business structure;
- the Company's assessment of taxes payable, including taxes payable under the GMT, and the impact of the CRA Settlement, and the Company's ability to pay its taxes;
- possible CRA domestic audits for taxation years subsequent to 2016 and international audits;
- the Company's assessment of the impact of any tax reassessments;
- the Company's intention to file future tax returns in a manner consistent with the CRA Settlement;
- the Company's climate change and environmental commitments; and
- assessments of the impact and resolution of various legal and tax matters, including but not limited to audits.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "projects", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", "potential", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:
- risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Koné Gold PMPA;
- risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Facility;
- risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Fenix PMPA;
- risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Rio2 standby loan facility;
- risks associated with fluctuations in the price of commodities (including Wheaton's ability to sell its precious metals or cobalt production at acceptable prices or at all);
- risks related to the Mining Operations (including fluctuations in the price of the primary or other commodities mined at such operations, regulatory, political and other risks of the jurisdictions in which the Mining Operations are located, actual results of mining, risks associated with exploration, development, operating, expansion and improvement at the Mining Operations, environmental and economic risks of the Mining Operations, and changes in project parameters as Mining Operations plans continue to be refined);
- absence of control over the Mining Operations and having to rely on the accuracy of the public disclosure and other information Wheaton receives from the owners and operators of the Mining Operations as the basis for its analyses, forecasts and assessments relating to its own business;
- risks related to the uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimation;
- risks related to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Company's PMPAs, including the ability of the companies with which the Company has PMPAs to perform their obligations under those PMPAs in the event of a material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or business of such companies, any acceleration of payments, estimated throughput and exploration potential;
- risks relating to production estimates from Mining Operations, including anticipated timing of the commencement of production by certain Mining Operations;
- Wheaton's interpretation of, or compliance with, or application of, tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules, being found to be incorrect or the tax impact to the Company's business operations being materially different than currently contemplated, , or the ability of the Company to pay such taxes as and when due;
- any challenge or reassessment by the CRA of the Company's tax filings being successful and the potential negative impact to the Company's previous and future tax filings;
- risks in assessing the impact of the CRA Settlement (including whether there will be any material change in the Company's facts or change in law or jurisprudence);
- risks related to any potential amendments to
Canada 's transfer pricing rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada ) that may result from the Department of Finance's consultation paper released June 6, 2023; - risks relating to Wheaton's interpretation of, compliance with, or application of the GMT, including
Canada 's GMTA and the legislation enacted in Luxembourg, that applies to the income of the Company's subsidiaries for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023; - counterparty credit and liquidity risks;
- mine operator and counterparty concentration risks;
- indebtedness and guarantees risks;
- hedging risk;
- competition in the streaming industry risk;
- risks relating to security over underlying assets;
- risks relating to third-party PMPAs;
- risks relating to revenue from royalty interests;
- risks related to Wheaton's acquisition strategy;
- risks relating to third-party rights under PMPAs;
- risks relating to future financings and security issuances;
- risks relating to unknown defects and impairments;
- risks related to governmental regulations;
- risks related to international operations of Wheaton and the Mining Operations;
- risks relating to exploration, development, operating, expansions and improvements at the Mining Operations;
- risks related to environmental regulations;
- the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to obtain and maintain necessary licenses, permits, approvals and rulings;
- the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements;
- lack of suitable supplies, infrastructure and employees to support the Mining Operations;
- risks related to underinsured Mining Operations;
- inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, including anticipated timing of the commencement of production by certain Mining Operations (including increases in production, estimated grades and recoveries);
- uncertainties related to title and indigenous rights with respect to the mineral properties of the Mining Operations;
- the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to obtain adequate financing;
- the ability of the Mining Operations to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion;
- challenges related to global financial conditions;
- risks associated with environmental, social and governance matters;
- risks related to fluctuations in commodity prices of metals produced from the Mining Operations other than precious metals or cobalt;
- risks related to claims and legal proceedings against Wheaton or the Mining Operations;
- risks related to the market price of the Common Shares of Wheaton;
- the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to retain key management employees or procure the services of skilled and experienced personnel;
- risks related to interest rates;
- risks related to the declaration, timing and payment of dividends;
- risks related to access to confidential information regarding Mining Operations;
- risks associated with multiple listings of the Common Shares on the LSE, NYSE and TSX;
- risks associated with a possible suspension of trading of Common Shares;
- risks associated with the sale of Common Shares under the at-the-market equity program, including the amount of any net proceeds from such offering of Common Shares and the use of any such proceeds;
- equity price risks related to Wheaton's holding of long‑term investments in other companies;
- risks relating to activist shareholders;
- risks relating to reputational damage;
- risks relating to expression of views by industry analysts;
- risks related to the impacts of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy;
- risks associated with the ability to achieve climate change and environmental commitments at Wheaton and at the Mining Operations;
- risks related to ensuring the security and safety of information systems, including cyber security risks;
- risks relating to generative artificial intelligence;
- risks relating to compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws;
- risks relating to corporate governance and public disclosure compliance;
- risks of significant impacts on Wheaton or the Mining Operations as a result of an epidemic or pandemic;
- risks related to the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting; and
- other risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 on file with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (the "Disclosure").
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation):
- the payment of
$625 million - the advance by the Company of up to
$75 million - the payment of
$125 million - the advance by the Company of up to
$20 million - that there will be no material adverse change in the market price of commodities;
- that the Mining Operations will continue to operate and the mining projects will be completed in accordance with public statements and achieve their stated production estimates;
- that the mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates from Mining Operations (including reserve conversion rates) are accurate;
- that public disclosure and other information Wheaton receives from the owners and operators of the Mining Operations is accurate and complete;
- that the production estimates from Mining Operations are accurate;
- that each party will satisfy their obligations in accordance with the PMPAs;
- that Wheaton will continue to be able to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments;
- that Wheaton will be able to source and obtain accretive PMPAs;
- that the terms and conditions of a PMPA are sufficient to recover liabilities owed to the Company;
- that Wheaton has fully considered the value and impact of any third-party interests in PMPAs;
- that expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters will be achieved (including CRA audits involving the Company);
- that Wheaton has properly considered the application of Canadian tax laws to its structure and operations and that Wheaton will be able to pay taxes when due;
- that Wheaton has filed its tax returns and paid applicable taxes in compliance with Canadian tax laws;
- that Wheaton's application of the CRA Settlement is accurate (including the Company's assessment that there has been no material change in the Company's facts or change in law or jurisprudence);
- that Wheaton's assessment of the tax exposure and impact on the Company and its subsidiaries of the implementation of a
15% global minimum tax is accurate; - that any sale of Common Shares under the at-the-market equity program will not have a significant impact on the market price of the Common Shares and that the net proceeds of sales of Common Shares, if any, will be used as anticipated;
- that the trading of the Common Shares will not be adversely affected by the differences in liquidity, settlement and clearing systems as a result of multiple listings of the Common Shares on the LSE, the TSX and the NYSE;
- that the trading of the Company's Common Shares will not be suspended;
- the estimate of the recoverable amount for any PMPA with an indicator of impairment;
- that neither Wheaton nor the Mining Operations will suffer significant impacts as a result of an epidemic or pandemic; and
- such other assumptions and factors as set out in the Disclosure.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Wheaton. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. The forward-looking statements included herein are for the purpose of providing readers with information to assist them in understanding Wheaton's expected financial and operational performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, reflects Wheaton's management's current beliefs based on current information and will not be updated except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Although Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward‑looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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, 2023, which was filed on March 28, 2024 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by Wheaton since January 1, 2024, 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
End Notes
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1 Please refer to disclosure on non-IFRS measures in 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 dated November 7, 2024, titled "Wheaton Precious Metals Declares Quarterly Dividend." |
2 Statements made in this section contain forward-looking information with respect to forecast production, production growth, funding outstanding commitments, continuing to acquire accretive mineral stream interests and the commencement, timing and achievement of construction, expansion or improvement projects 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 Gold equivalent forecast production for 2024 and the longer-term outlook are based on the following commodity price assumptions: |
4Source: Company reports & S and P Capital IQ estimates of 2024 byproduct cost curves for gold, zinc/lead, copper, PGM, nickel & silver mines. Portfolio mine life based on recoverable reserves and resources as of Dec 31, 2023 and 2023 actual mill throughput and is weighted by individual reserve and resource category. |
5Total streaming and royalty agreements relate to precious metals purchase agreements for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt relating to 18 mining assets which are currently operating, 24 which are at various stages of development and 4 of which have been placed in care and maintenance or have been closed. |
6Further details for long-term guidance can be found in the Wheaton news release dated March 14, 2024, titled "Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Solid 2023 Annual Results and Transition to Progressive Dividend Policy". Additionally, neither of the transactions announced in 2024 have been factored into long-term guidance including the new stream relative to the Koné Project, and the stream amendment relative to the Fenix Project. |
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