ENDEAVOUR REPORTS Q2-2017 RESULTS; ON-TRACK TO
MEET FULL YEAR GUIDANCE
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OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL Highlights
- Production of 152koz in Q2 and 311koz for H1, on track to meet
FY-2017 guidance of 600-640koz
- AISC of $897/oz in Q2 and $901/oz for H1, on track to meet
FY-2017 guidance of $860-905/oz with costs expected to continue to
trend lower in H2
- Stronger focus on exploration as expenditures increased from
$12m in H1-2016 to $28m in H1-2017
- Free Cash Flow Before Growth Projects (and before interest, WC,
tax and financing cost) of $65m in H1-2017, up 8% over H1-2016
despite greater exploration expenditures; on track to meet FY-2017
guidance of $125m
- Adusted EBITDA of $111m in H1-2017, up 10% over H1-2016
- Net Debt increased to $183m from $62m at the end of Q1-2017 due
to Houndé construction spend
- Well positioned to fund growth with $215m in available sources
of financing and liquidity at quarter-end, compared to only $83m
remaining to spend on the Houndé construction
- Adjusted EPS of $0.11 for Q2, totaling $0.23 for H1-2017
Project Highlights
- Houndé construction remains on-time and on-budget; first gold
pour expected in Q4-2017
- Optimization Study and investment decision for the Ity CIL
Project expected in September; plant capacity increase from 3 Mtpa
to 4 Mtpa under consideration following 1.5Moz increase in
Indicated Resources
George Town, August 1, 2017 - Endeavour
Mining (TSX:EDV) (OTCQX:EDVMF) is pleased to announce its financial
and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, with
highlights provided in the table below.
Table 1: Key Operational and
Financial Highlights
|
QUARTER ENDED1 |
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31,2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
|
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Q2-17 vs. Q2-16 |
Gold Production, oz |
152,283 |
158,640 |
138,487 |
|
310,923 |
261,876 |
+19% |
Realized Gold Price,
$/oz |
1,219 |
1,190 |
1,257 |
|
1,204 |
1,225 |
(2%) |
AISC, $/oz |
897 |
905 |
901 |
|
901 |
896 |
+1% |
All-in Sustaining Margin, $/oz |
321 |
285 |
356 |
|
303 |
330 |
(8%) |
All-in Sustaining
Margin, $m |
49 |
46 |
45 |
|
95 |
82 |
+16% |
Free Cash Flow Before
Growth Projects2, $m |
33 |
32 |
29 |
|
65 |
61 |
+8% |
Adjusted EBITDA,
$m |
64 |
47 |
56 |
|
111 |
101 |
+10% |
Net Debt At Period End, $m |
(183) |
(62) |
(26) |
|
(183) |
(26) |
na |
Earnings From Mine
Operations, $m |
38 |
27 |
44 |
|
65 |
71 |
(8%) |
Basic Net Earnings
(Loss), $/share |
0.14 |
(0.08) |
(0.27) |
|
0.06 |
(0.25) |
na |
Adjusted
Net Earnings, $/share |
0.11 |
0.12 |
0.27 |
|
0.23 |
0.39 |
(41%) |
Reference MD&A for complete for more
details. 1) All figures exclude discontinued Youga
operation2) Free Cash Flow before Growth Projects
stated before WC, tax & financing costs, Houndé and Karma
Sébastien de Montessus, President & CEO,
stated: "The momentum we injected into our business in 2016
has carried over into the first half of 2017 and is reflected in
our results across our portfolio. Our team continues to make steady
progress against the four strategic pillars we outlined last year
and we are on track to meet the full year guidance.
On the operational front, our key priorities
include the continued focus on cost optimization, efficient
procurement and improved synergies across the organization while
continuing to operate to the highest safety standards. On the
development front, our Houndé project remains on-time and on-budget
with first gold pour still on track for the fourth quarter of 2017.
At Ity, we are finalising an optimization study to take advantage
of the increased resource base, which should support a material
increase to the plant size. Across our portfolio, we are also
continuing to see the benefits of our reinvigorated exploration
program which has begun to increase resources and confirmed new
discoveries in support of our five-year strategic plan and
targets.
Our focus on active portfolio management
resulted in the acquisition of Avnel Mining, which added the Kalana
Gold project in Mali to our project development pipeline. Kalana is
another high-quality project with exploration upside that fits our
strategic portfolio criteria and strengthens our construction
pipeline beyond the completion of the Houndé and Ity CIL
projects.
2017 is an important transition year for Endeavour and we look
forward to the remainder of the year as we advance projects and
other strategic initiatives in pursuit of our longer term goal of
becoming a leading African gold producer."
PRODUCTION & AISC ON TRACK TO MEET FULL
YEAR GUIDANCE
- Group production totaled 152koz in Q2-2017 and 311koz for
H1-2017, on track to meet full year guidance of 600-640koz.
- The Group's production in Q2-2017 decreased by 7koz (-4%)
compared to Q1-2017, in line with projections, mainly due to an
8koz decrease at Karma following its over-performance in
Q1-2017.
- The Group's production from continuing operations in H1-2017
increased by 49koz (+19%) compared to H1-2016, mainly due to the
addition of Karma and asset optimization work done at Tabakoto and
Nzema which offset the decreased Ity production, while Agbaou
production remained fairly flat.
- Group AISC amounted to $897/oz in Q2 and $901/oz for H1, on
track to meet FY-2017 guidance of $860-905/oz with costs expected
to continue to trend lower throughout the year as a result of
increased production from Karma and Nzema, better grades at Ity.
- The Group's AISC in Q2-2017 decreased slightly compared to
Q1-2017, as reductions at Agbaou and Ity offset increases at
Tabakoto and Nzema.
- The Group's AISC for H1-2017 remained fairly flat over H1-2016
despite a $14/oz increase in sustaining exploration, in line with
Endeavour's reinvigorated exploration strategy.
Table 2: Group Production,
koz
(All amounts in koz, on a 100% basis) |
QUARTER ENDED |
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
|
2017 FULL-YEAR
GUIDANCE |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31,2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
|
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
|
Agbaou |
45 |
42 |
46 |
|
87 |
89 |
|
175 |
- |
180 |
Tabakoto |
41 |
43 |
39 |
|
84 |
78 |
|
150 |
- |
160 |
Nzema |
27 |
26 |
20 |
|
53 |
40 |
|
100 |
- |
110 |
Ity |
14 |
16 |
21 |
|
30 |
43 |
|
75 |
- |
80 |
Karma |
24 |
32 |
12 |
|
56 |
12 |
|
100 |
- |
110 |
PRODUCTION FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
152 |
159 |
138 |
|
311 |
262 |
|
600 |
- |
640 |
Youga (divested in March 2016) |
- |
- |
- |
|
- |
8 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
PRODUCTION |
152 |
159 |
138 |
|
311 |
270 |
|
600 |
- |
640 |
Table 3: Group All-In Sustaining
Costs, US$/oz
(All amounts in US$/oz) |
QUARTER ENDED |
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
|
2017 FULL-YEAR
GUIDANCE |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31,2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
|
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
|
Agbaou |
606 |
660 |
525 |
|
631 |
525 |
|
660 |
- |
700 |
Tabakoto |
1,054 |
975 |
1,061 |
|
1,013 |
1,066 |
|
950 |
- |
990 |
Nzema |
985 |
951 |
1,266 |
|
967 |
1,212 |
|
895 |
- |
940 |
Ity |
780 |
879 |
775 |
|
838 |
742 |
|
740 |
- |
780 |
Karma |
755 |
748 |
- |
|
751 |
- |
|
750 |
- |
800 |
MINE-LEVEL AISC |
832 |
840 |
845 |
|
836 |
842 |
|
800 |
- |
850 |
Corporate G&A |
42 |
37 |
44 |
|
39 |
41 |
|
37 |
- |
34 |
Sustaining Exploration |
23 |
29 |
12 |
|
26 |
12 |
|
23 |
- |
22 |
GROUP AISC |
897 |
905 |
901 |
|
901 |
896 |
|
860 |
- |
905 |
AGBAOU MINE
Q2 vs Q1-2017 Insights
- Production increased 8% due to more tonnes processed and better
grades which offset the slightly lower recovery rate.
- Mining activity has increased due to improved equipment
availability.
- Mill throughput continues to perform well, slightly up over Q1,
and achieving an annualized throughput of 2.75 million tonnes with
an oxide to transitional/fresh ore blend of 21% for H1-2017.
- Head grade up 7% as the mining sequence moved from a lower
grade oxide ore area to a higher grade transitional ore area.
- Recovery rates slightly decreased due to processing more
transitional and fresh ore in Q2.
- All-in sustaining decreased by 8% due to higher grades, a lower
strip ratio and lower sustaining costs.
- The mining unit costs decreased due to improved equipment
availability which led to higher volumes mined.
- Processing unit costs increased due to the increase in harder,
fresh, ore put through the plant resulting in increased mill power,
higher reagent consumption, higher general wear and tear on
crushing and grinding equipment, and other maintenance costs.
- Lower sustaining capital costs associated to timing on capital
expenditures
H1-2017 vs H1-2016 Insights
- While production remained fairly flat, AISC increased as Agbaou
moved from processing only soft ore in H1-2016 to processing 21%
hard ore in H1-2017, as shown in Table 6
Table 4: Agbaou Performance
Indicators
For
The Quarter Ended |
Q2-2017 |
Q1-2017 |
Q2-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
709 |
624 |
656 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
8.81 |
9.19 |
8.02 |
Tonnes milled, kt |
693 |
683 |
743 |
Grade, g/t |
2.23 |
2.09 |
2.15 |
Recovery
rate, % |
94% |
95% |
97% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
45 |
42 |
46 |
Cash
Cost/oz |
528 |
549 |
436 |
AISC/OZ |
606 |
660 |
525 |
Table 5: Agbaou Half Year
Performance Indicators
For
The Half Year Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
1,333 |
1,474 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
8.98 |
7.13 |
Tonnes milled, kt |
1,376 |
1,397 |
Grade, g/t |
2.16 |
2.20 |
Recovery
rate, % |
94% |
98% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
87 |
89 |
Cash
Cost/oz |
538 |
429 |
AISC/OZ |
631 |
525 |
Table 6: Fresh Ore Break-down
and Cost Impact
For
The Quarter Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
Impact on
throughput |
|
|
%
of hard ore processed |
21% |
0 |
Tonnes milled, kt |
1,376 |
1,397 |
Annualized throughput, Mt |
2.75 |
2.79 |
Impact on unit costs |
|
|
Mining costs, $/t moved |
2.42 |
2.11 |
Tonnes milled, $/t |
7.25 |
6.51 |
H2-2017 Outlook
- Agbaou remains on track to meet the FY-2017 guidance of
175,000-180,000 ounces at an AISC of $660-700/oz.
- Production is expected to slightly increase in H2-2017 as
higher hard ore grade is expected to compensate for lower mill
throughput and recoveries as the mine continues to progress toward
a 50% oxide to fresh/transitional ore blend.
- AISC are expected to remain within the guided range as
sustaining capital spending is expected to increase with greater
waste capitalisation in H1-2017.
TABAKOTO MINE
Q2 vs Q1-2017 Insights
- Production decreased in Q2-2017 mainly due to reduced open pit
and underground volumes which was offset by the use of stockpiles.
- Open pit production decreased due to lower activity level at
Kofi C which was partially offset by the ramping up of activities
at the lower grade Kofi B deposit.
- Underground production decreased, despite higher grades mined
at both Segala and Tabakoto underground, to due to less tonnage
mined and increased development, which is expected to give access
to higher grade ore zones in H2-12017.
- Processing activities continued to perform well, maintaining
stable throughput and recovery with the contribution from
stockpiled ore processed.
- All-in sustaining costs increased, mainly due to increased
sustaining capital spend.
- Open pit mining unit costs increased due to increased waste
mined at Kofi B and reduced volumes mined at Kofi C as it
approaches the end of its mine life.
- Underground mining unit costs increased due increased
development which impacted volumes mined.
- G&A unit costs decreased 17% in comparison to Q1 due to a
focus on cost reduction programs and timing of expenditures.
- Sustaining capital increased mainly as a result of increased
underground development meters.
H1-2017 vs H1-2016 Insights
- Production increased mainly as a result of higher grades at the
Kofi C deposit, as well as the inclusion of the Kofi B pit.
- AISC decreased due to the benefit of higher production and
lower G&A costs which offset higher mining costs.
Table 7: Tabakoto Performance
Indicators
For
The Quarter Ended |
Q2-2017 |
Q1-2017 |
Q2-2016 |
OP tonnes ore mined,
kt |
157 |
217 |
147 |
OP strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
8.87 |
7.70 |
10.51 |
UG tonnes ore mined,
kt |
184 |
236 |
220 |
Tonnes milled, kt |
407 |
405 |
399 |
Grade, g/t |
3.32 |
3.50 |
3.31 |
Recovery
rate, % |
94% |
94% |
95% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
41 |
43 |
39 |
Cash cost/oz |
802 |
771 |
829 |
AISC/OZ |
1,054 |
975 |
1,061 |
Table 8: Tabakoto Half Year
Performance Indicators
For
The Half Year Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
OP tonnes ore mined,
kt |
374 |
294 |
OP strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
8.19 |
12.39 |
UG tonnes ore mined,
kt |
420 |
453 |
Tonnes milled, kt |
812 |
805 |
Grade, g/t |
3.41 |
3.20 |
Recovery
rate, % |
94% |
94% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
84 |
78 |
Cash
Cost/oz |
786 |
818 |
AISC/OZ |
1,013 |
1,066 |
H2-2017 Outlook
- Tabakoto is on track to meet its FY-2017 production guidance of
150,000 - 160,000 ounces and the top end of its AISC guidance of
$950-990/oz.
- Ongoing cost saving and optimisation programs are underway
which include overhead reduction, centralizing procurement, fleet
replacement, and improvement of equipment availability and mining
efficiency.
- Production is expected to be lower in the second half of the
year with the end of Kofi C mining and the full transition to Kofi
B and Takakoto North.
ITY MINE
Q2 vs Q1-2017 Insights
- Production decreased due to the recovery rate decline and less
stacked tonnage which was partially offset by better grades.
- Mining activities increased over the previous quarter due to
higher equipment availability, resulting in a 14% increase in ore
tonnes mined.
- Stacking activities decreased by 9% due to unexpectedly high
rainfall in June which caused stoppages as the wet and sticky ore
was processed.
- Grade increased due to changes in the mine sequence.
- Recovery rates returned to a normalized rate due to ore
characteristics which led to a longer leach cycle.
- All-in sustaining costs decreased due to changes in inventory
adjustments which offset higher mining costs.
- Mining unit costs increased due to improved grade control
efforts, as well as higher fuel consumption as increased haul road
maintenance was needed due to the rain.
- Processing costs per tonne have increased due to the lower
stacking volumes.
H1-2017 vs H1-2016 Insights
- Production decreased as mining shifted to lower grade deposits,
stacking activities were impacted by wet and sticky ore, and
recovery rates returning to normalized levels.
- While mining and processing costs per tonne decreased, the AISC
increased as fixed costs were allocated over reduced
production.
Table 9: Ity Performance
Indicators
For
The Quarter Ended |
Q2-2017 |
Q1-2017 |
Q2-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
374 |
329 |
383 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
4.32 |
4.44 |
6.31 |
Tonnes stacked, kt |
243 |
267 |
303 |
Grade, g/t |
2.15 |
1.90 |
2.10 |
Recovery
rate, % |
84% |
98% |
101% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
14 |
16 |
21 |
Cash cost/oz |
625 |
750 |
602 |
AISC/OZ |
780 |
879 |
775 |
Table 10: Ity Half Year
Performance Indicators
For
The Half Year Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
703 |
670 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
4.37 |
4.50 |
Tonnes stacked, kt |
510 |
607 |
Grade, g/t |
2.02 |
2.30 |
Recovery
rate, % |
91% |
95% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
30 |
43 |
Cash cost/oz |
697 |
606 |
AISC/OZ |
838 |
742 |
H2-2017 Outlook
- Ity's production and cost profile is expected to improve over
the remainder of 2017 as the grade profile increases.
- FY-2017 guidance remains unchanged with 75,000 - 80,000 ounces
production expected at an AISC of $740-780/oz.
CIL Project
- On July 27, 2017, Endeavour announced that Indicated Resource
has increased by 1.0 million ounces since the beginning of the
year, to reach 3.8 million ounces. This marks a 1.5 million ounce
increase in the Indicated Resource base since the publication of
the November 2016 Feasibility Study ("FS"), representing a 65%
increase.
- A formal investment decision and an updated reserve estimate is
expected to be published in September as part of an Optimization
Study ("OS") which is expected to be based on a circa 4.0Mtpa
gravity circuit/Carbon-In-Leach ("CIL") plant, an increase from the
previously contemplated 3.0Mtpa plant, to better capture the value
created from recent exploration success.
NZEMA MINE
Q2 vs Q1-2017 Insights
- Production increased due to improved recovery rates and higher
grades, which compensated for lower throughput.
- Mining activities were intentionally slowed in Q2 to match the
processing plant requirement and optimize working capital
associated with stockpiles.
- The completion of the Adamus push-back improved the grade by
19%.
- Quality control processes regarding purchased ore established
in the first quarter led to higher purchased ore grades and an
increase in total ore purchased, as well as an improvement in
recovery rates.
- Total mill throughput decreased by 7% in comparison to the
previous quarter due to the increased proportion of fresh ore
processed.
- All-in sustaining costs increased due to a decrease in the
quantity of gold sold and increased s sustaining capital spend.
- Mining unit costs were higher due to a decrease in material
mined, longer haul distances, higher drill and blast activity, and
grade control.
- Processing unit costs increased by 3% due to lower throughput
and increases in water treatment cost in the second quarter.
- Sustaining capital increased due to work on the tailings
storage facility lift.
H1-2017 vs H1-2016 Insights
- Production significantly increased and AISC significantly
decreased as the mine is benefiting from higher grade ore following
the cutback and from high quality purchased ore.
Table 11: Nzema Performance
Indicators
For
The Quarter Ended |
Q2-2017 |
Q1-2017 |
Q2-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
352 |
396 |
213 |
Mined ore grade,
g/t |
2.24 |
1.89 |
1.58 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
3.01 |
5.81 |
7.69 |
Purchased ore milled,
kt |
82 |
78 |
112 |
Purchased ore grade,
g/t |
3.20 |
3.04 |
2.97 |
Total Tonnes milled,
kt |
362 |
391 |
450 |
Grade, g/t |
2.46 |
2.36 |
1.63 |
Recovery
rate, % |
92% |
88% |
85% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
27 |
26 |
20 |
Cash cost/oz |
838 |
834 |
1,174 |
AISC/OZ |
985 |
951 |
1,266 |
Table 12: Nzema Half Year
Performance Indicators
For
The Half Year Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
748 |
490 |
Mined ore grade,
g/t |
2.21 |
1.35 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
4.49 |
6.27 |
Purchased ore milled,
kt |
160 |
191 |
Purchased ore grade,
g/t |
3.12 |
3.02 |
Total Tonnes milled,
kt |
753 |
909 |
Grade, g/t |
2.41 |
1.58 |
Recovery
rate, % |
90% |
86% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
53 |
40 |
Cash cost/oz |
836 |
1,134 |
AISC/OZ |
967 |
1,212 |
H2-2017 Outlook
- Nzema remains on track for the FY-2017 guidance of 100,000 -
110,000 ounces of production at an AISC of $895-940/oz.
- AISC are expected to continue to decline throughout the year
with the grade profile continuing to improve.
KARMA MINE
Q2 vs Q1-2017 Insights
- Karma production decreased due to less tonnage stacked and
lower recovery rates, partially offset by higher stacked
grades.
- Mining activity (waste + ore mined) decreased due to the lower
strip ratio of tonnes mined in the GG2 pit.
- Stacking decreased due to the introduction of harder
transitional ore onto the heap, which also reduced recovery by 5%
due to the slow percolation of the ore.
- All-in sustaining costs remained stable as a lower strip ratio
was offset by a higher unit cost, as well as inventory adjustments.
- Mining costs per tonne increased 7% due to less volume mined as
well and increased blasting activity as the GG2 pit moves into
transitional ore.
- Processing costs per tonne increased by 31% due to increased
cyanide and cement consumption associated with the transitional
ore, as well as higher soft rock crusher maintenance costs.
H1-2017 vs H1-2016 Insights
- Karma had its first gold pour in Q2-2016. Its H1-2016 financial
data is not presented for the pre-commercial production period up
to October 1, 2016.
Table 13: Karma Performance
Indicators*
For
The Quarter Ended |
Q2-2017 |
Q1-2017 |
Q1-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
1,035 |
1,050 |
1,690 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
2.49 |
3.14 |
2.79 |
Tonnes stacked, kt |
852 |
954 |
356 |
Grade, g/t |
1.24 |
1.07 |
1.18 |
Recovery
rate, % |
83% |
87% |
90% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
24 |
32 |
12 |
Cash cost/oz |
657 |
661 |
- |
AISC/OZ |
755 |
748 |
- |
Table 14: Karma Half-Year
Performance Indicators*
For
The Haf Year Ended |
H1-2017 |
H1-2016 |
Tonnes ore mined,
kt |
2,085 |
1,690 |
Strip ratio (incl.
waste cap) |
2.82 |
2.79 |
Total Tonnes milled,
kt |
1,806 |
356 |
Grade, g/t |
1.15 |
1.18 |
Recovery
rate, % |
85% |
90% |
PRODUCTION,
KOZ |
56 |
12 |
Cash cost/oz |
659 |
- |
AISC/OZ |
751 |
- |
*AISC for the pre-commerical period before October 1, 2016, not
available
Optimization Project Insights
- Plant optimization work is progressing well and is expected to
lift stacking capacity in H2-2017 as both the dry and wet plant are
expected to be commissioned in Q3-2017.
2017 Outlook
- FY-2017 guidance remains unchanged with 100,000 - 110,000
ounces planned at an AISC of $750-800/oz.
- The higher-grade Rambo ore feed will compliment that of the GG2
pit, which is expected to however cause lower recovery rates due to
its higher transitional and fresh ore content.
- Stacking capacity is expected to increase in the second half of
the year following the completion of the plant optimisation
project, which is progressing on-time.
- Sustaining capital is expected to increase later in the year
due to stripping activities related to the Rambo and GG2 pits.
HOUNDÉ CONSTRUCTION REMAINS ON-TIME AND
ON-BUDGET
Construction Achievements To-Date
- Construction is progressing on-time with 90% of the total
project complete, with the first gold pour expected in the fourth
quarter of 2017.
- 100% of capital has already been committed to date, reducing
cost over-run risk.
- $198 million has been incurred on the project to date, with the
remaining cash outlay spend amounting to $83 million, as shown in
the table below.
Table 15: Remaining capital spend, in
$m |
UPFRONT PROJECT CAPITAL |
328 |
Cash outlay to date |
(198) |
Mining fleet equipment financing |
(47) |
CASH
OUTLAY REMAINING |
~83 |
- 5 million man-hours worked without a lost time injury.
- The 38km long, 90 kilovolt overhead power line construction is
99% complete, and the system has been commissioned. Power from the
national grid is scheduled for August 2017.
- Open pit pre-strip mining at the main Vindaloo open pit,
adjacent to the processing facility, commenced in late December
2016.
- SAG and ball mill foundation concrete is complete, as well as
the TSF (Cell 1) earthworks and rubber lining have been
completed.
- The high speed power station is 87% complete with all 16
gensets delivered and installed.
- The two million liter diesel fuel farm installation has been
completed.
- The construction of the water harvest dam, including decant
tower, is complete, with water already being pumped to the water
storage dam.
- Construction of the 300-person permanent accommodation village
is approaching completion with only minor works to finish.
- Over 2,000 personnel including contractors are currently
employed on-site, more than 94% of which are Burkinabe.
- The land compensation and relocation process has been
successfully completed. The resettlement site opening ceremony took
place on July 29, 2017.
EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES
- In line with Endeavour's strategic exploration focus, the
exploration program increased from $12 million in H1-2016 to $28
million in H1-2017, with $40 million budgeted for the year.
- In H1-2017, the near-mine exploration expenditures were mainly
focused on Ity and Tabakoto, in line with guidance.
- In addition, greenfield exploration efforts were also
conduction on the 80km Greater Ity trend, Liguidi, and other
regional exploration properties.
Agbaou
- Exploration progressed well in H1-2017, with a total of
approximately 26,000 meters drilled out of the 45,000 meters
planned for the year.
- The drill program is focused on the MPN extension, Agbaou
south, Niafouta, Beta extension targets, as well as on other
exploration targets located within 20km from the processing
plant.
- A dedicated deeper drilling program will be initiated in
H2-2017 targeting Agbaou's at-depth potential.
- An update to the Reserves and Resources estimate will be made
following the completion of the program in H2-2017.
Table 16: Exploration
Expenditure (Includes expensed, sustaining and
non-sustaining)
AREAS
OF FOCUS |
H1-2017 |
FY-2017 GUIDANCE |
Agbaou |
3.1 |
7.0 |
Tabakoto |
5.2 |
9.0 |
Nzema |
- |
- |
Ity |
5.9 |
10.0 |
Karma |
1.7 |
4.0 |
Houndé |
3.0 |
5.0 |
Other
Greenfield |
9.2 |
5.0 |
Total |
28.0 |
40.0 |
Tabakoto
- As Tabakoto operations are characterized by a short-term mine
life, a $9 million exploration program totaling approximately
86,000 meters of drilling on Tabakoto and Kofi properties has been
planned for 2017, of which 48,000 meters were drilled in
H1-2017.
- During H1-2017, Tabakoto open pit program focused mainly on
drilling the Kreko and Fougala West targets, for which a maiden
Resource is expected during H2-2017, and on testing all identified
exploration targets supported by the ongoing auger program.
- During H1-2017, underground drilling focused on testing the
eastern side extensions at Segala and the north-east extensions at
Tabakoto, with encouraging preliminary results received.
- In Q2-2017 Endeavour acquired the Bluebird properties, located
immediately to the north and adjacent to Endeavour's Kofi
exploration license in Mali, for $5.2 million. This acquisition
allows Endeavour to consolidate its greenfield exploration
portfolio on trend with some of the targets in the northern part of
the Kofi exploration tenement, where positive gold in soil and
auger anomalies were recently discovered. These tenements, located
between Tabakoto / Loulo and Sadiola are considered an
underexplored area of the prolific Senegalo-Malian shear corridor.
As it is located 80km to the north of the Tabakoto processing
facility, it would be considered as a standalone project should
exploration be successful.
Ity
- For 2017, a $10 million exploration program totaling
approximately 52,500 meters has been planned for the greater Ity
area, of which roughly 42,000 meters was completed in H1-2017.
- In H1-2017 drilling focused on Bakatouo, Mont Ity Flat area,
Daapleu, and Colline Sud. Positive results were achieved as the
Indicated Resource grew by 1.0 million ounces since the beginning
of the year, to reach 3.8 million ounces (as announced on July 27,
2017).
- The Le Plaque discovery was announced and a maiden Inferred
Resource is expected by year end.
- A regional auger campaign is underway and drilling was
initiated at Yacetouo, Vavoua, Daapleu southwest, Bakatouo
northeast, and on the Toulepleu exploration license to the
southwest of the Ity area.
Karma
- In 2017 a $4 million exploration program totaling approximately
38,000 meters has been planned of which approximately 28,000 meters
was completed in H1-2017.
- During H1-2017, drilling focused on testing the extensions of
the Rambo, Goulagou and North Kao deposits, as well as the Yabonsgo
target (6,800 meters drilling completed, waiting on results).
- A maiden Resource is expected to be reached during H2-2017 with
the aim of further extending the mine life.
Houndé
- Following a two year period of no exploration drilling,
activities resumed in 2017 with a $5 million program.
- During H1-2017 a total of 6,400 meters diamond drilling, 2,700
meters of reverse circulation drilling and 48,300 meters of
air-core drilling were conducted on:
- Bouere with the aim of increased the current resource.
- Kari Pump/Sia/Sianikoui (higher grade exploration targets)
which resulted in positive initial results.
- Grand Espoir, Bombi, Koho, Kari Fault, which initial
exploration works.
- Work performed also included advanced soil geochemistry, ground
geophysics on selected targets, regolith and geological
mapping.
- H2-2017 activity will concentrate on the most promising
exploration targets identified during the initial campaign.
NET FREE CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS
- Gold sales totaled 315koz in H1-2017, up from 248koz in the
same period in 2016, mainly due to the addition of the Karma mine,
as well as an increase in production at Nzema and Tabakoto
- The realized gold price in H1-2017 was $1,204/oz (net of the
impact of the Karma stream) compared to $1,225/oz in the same
period in 2016
- The All-in Sustaining Margin in H1-2017 increased by 16% over
H1-2016 to $95 million
- Free cash flow (before working capital, tax, finance cost, and
growth projects) increased by $4 million in H1-2017 to $65 million,
compared to H1-2016, despite significantly increasing total
exploration expenditures.
- Net free cash flow from current operations increased by $8
million in H1-2017 to $23 million as greater taxes payments at
Tabakoto and Ity were offset by lower working capital variance and
interest paid
- Growth projects capex of $127 million incurred in H1-2017
consists of $109 million for the Houndé construction, $16 million
for the Karma optimization, and $2 million for the Ity CIL
project.
- Acquisition of mining interests of $59 million incurred in
H1-2017 consists of $54 million for the purchase of an additional
25% stake in the Ity mine and $5 million for the acquisition of
Malian Bluebird exploration tenements
- Net cash outflow in H1-2017 was $39 million as growth project
capital and acquisitions were partly offset by cash flow from
operations, a $52 private placement from La Mancha and debt
drawdowns of $78 million.
Table 17: Simplified Cash Flow
Statement
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
(in US$ million) |
JUN 30, 2017 |
|
JUN 30, 2016 |
GOLD SOLD, koz |
315 |
|
248 |
Gold Price, $/oz |
1,204 |
|
1,225 |
REVENUE |
379 |
|
304 |
Total cash costs |
(219) |
|
(173) |
Royalties |
(20) |
|
(14) |
Corporate costs |
(12) |
|
(10) |
Sustaining capex |
(25) |
|
(23) |
Sustaining exploration |
(8) |
|
(3) |
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS ("AISC") |
283 |
|
222 |
ALL-IN SUSTAINING
MARGIN |
95 |
|
82 |
Less: Non-sustaining capital |
(14) |
|
(15) |
Less: Non-sustaining exploration |
(16) |
|
(7) |
FREE CASH FLOW BEFORE GROWTH PROJECTS (and before interest,
working capital, tax & financing costs) |
65 |
|
61 |
Working capital |
(23) |
|
(25) |
Taxes paid |
(11) |
|
(9) |
Interest paid |
(5) |
|
(7) |
Cash settlements on hedge programs and gold collar premiums |
(4) |
|
(4) |
NET FREE CASH FLOW
FROM OPERATIONS |
23 |
|
15 |
Growth projects |
(127) |
|
(17) |
Exploration expense |
(4) |
|
(2) |
Other (foreign exchange gains/losses and other) |
2 |
|
(1) |
Cash received from Youga mineral property interest |
- |
|
22 |
Operating cash flow from Youga discontinued operation |
- |
|
1 |
Cash paid on settlement of share appreciation rights, DSUs and
PSUs |
(1) |
|
(1) |
Bridge loan advanced to True Gold |
- |
|
(15) |
True Gold cash acquired, less acquisition COC payments |
- |
|
10 |
Acquisition and restructuring costs |
(2) |
|
(18) |
Acquisition of mining interests |
(59) |
|
- |
Net
equity proceeds |
52 |
|
73 |
Proceeds (repayment) of long-term debt |
78 |
|
(43) |
CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW) FOR THE PERIOD |
(39) |
|
24 |
Notes: Youga has been deconsolidated from the Net Free Cash Flow
From Operations. Additional notes available in Endeavour's
MD&A filed on Sedar.
BALANCE SHEET AND FINANCING & LIQUIDITY
SOURCES
- As expected, the Net Debt position increased from $26 million
as at the end of December, to $183 million as at the end of June,
2017, mainly due to $127 million spent on growth project, $39
million added from Houndé financing agreement, and $59 million of
acquisitions made which were partially offset by the $52 private
placement from La Mancha Holding S.A.R.L..
- Endeavour remains well positioned to fund growth with $215
million as at June 30, 2017, which includes its $85 million cash
position and $130 million undrawn on the Revolving Credit Facility
("RCF"), in addition to its strong cash flow generation.
- Endeavour is currently re-negotiating its existing $350 million
RCF and received credit-approved commitments, indicating potential
to upsize the facility to above $500 million from top-tier mining
banks received, subject to legal documentation. This negotiation is
expected to improve the current terms, reflecting the improved
credit story, and would provide a very high margin of maneuver to
fund Endeavour's upcoming growth projects.
Table 18: Net Debt Position, in
US$m
(in US$
million) |
JUN. 30, 2017 |
MAR. 31, 2017 |
DEC. 31, 2016 |
Cash |
85 |
87 |
124 |
Less: Equipment finance
lease |
(8) |
(9) |
(10) |
Less: Houndé financing
agreement |
(39) |
- |
- |
Less:
Drawn portion of $350 million RCF |
(220) |
(140) |
(140) |
NET
DEBT POSITION |
(183) |
(62) |
(26) |
NET
DEBT / ADJUSTED EBITDA (LTM) RATIO |
0.75 |
0.27 |
0.11 |
ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS
- Net earnings of $15 million were realized in H1-2017 compared
to a loss of $8 million in H1-2016.
- In H1-2017, total adjustments of $16 million were made, mainly
related to unrealized loss on financial instruments, stock-based
compensation, acquisition and restructuring costs, non-cash
inventory adjustments, and deferred income tax expense.
- Adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders amounted to
$22 million in H1-2017, representing an adjusted net earnings per
share of $0.23.
Table 19: Net Earnings and
Adjusted Earnings
|
Three months ended |
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
($ in
millions except per share amounts) |
JUN. 30, 2017 |
MAR 31,2017 |
JUN. 30, 2016 |
|
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
TOTAL NET EARNINGS
(LOSS) |
17 |
(2) |
(15) |
|
15 |
(8) |
Less
adjustments (see MD&A non-GAAP section) |
2 |
18 |
42 |
|
16 |
47 |
ADJUSTED NET
EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
15 |
16 |
26 |
|
31 |
39 |
Less
portion attributable to non-controlling interests |
4 |
5 |
6 |
|
9 |
12 |
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
SHAREHOLDERS |
11 |
11 |
21 |
|
22 |
27 |
Divided
by weighted average number of O/S shares |
96 |
94 |
78 |
|
96 |
64 |
ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (BASIC) FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS* |
0.11 |
0.12 |
0.27 |
|
0.23 |
0.39 |
*Net non-cash inventory adjustments per the
adjusted EBITDA have been added in the current and comparative
periods.
CONFERENCE CALL AND LIVE
WEBCASTManagement will host a conference call and live webcast
today at 8:00am Toronto time (EST) to discuss the Company's
financial results.
The conference call and live webcast are scheduled today
at: 5:00am in Vancouver 8:00am in Toronto and New York 1:00pm
in London 8:00pm in Hong Kong and Perth
The live webcast can be accessed through the following
link: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/69jj4pip
Analysts and interested investors are also invited to
participate and ask questions using the dial-in numbers below:
International: +44(0)20 3427 1919 North American toll-free: 1877
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Confirmation code: 4152866
The conference call and webcast will be available for
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QUALIFIED PERSONS Adriaan "Attie"
Roux, Pr.Sci.Nat, Endeavour's Chief Operating Officer, is a
Qualified Person under NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the
technical information related to mining operations in this news
release.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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ABOUT ENDEAVOUR MINING
CORPORATIONEndeavour Mining is a TSX-listed intermediate gold
producer, focused on developing a portfolio of high quality mines
in the prolific West-African region, where it has established a
solid operational and construction track record. Endeavour is
ideally positioned as the major pure West-African multi-operation
gold mining company, operating 5 mines in Côte d'Ivoire (Agbaou and
Ity), Burkina Faso (Karma), Mali (Tabakoto), and Ghana (Nzema). In
2017, it expects to produce between 600koz and 640koz at an AISC of
US$860 to US$905/oz. Endeavour is currently building its Houndé
project in Burkina Faso, which is expected to commence production
in Q4-2017 and to become its flagship low-cost mine with an average
annual production of 190koz at an AISC of US$709/oz over an initial
10-year mine life based on reserves. The development of the Houndé
project is expected to lift Endeavour's group production +900kozpa
and decrease its average AISC to circa $800/oz by 2018, while
exploration aims to extend all mine lives to +10 years.
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statements" including but not limited to, statements with respect
to Endeavour's plans and operating performance, the estimation of
mineral reserves and resources, the timing and amount of estimated
future production, costs of future production, future capital
expenditures, and the success of exploration activities. Generally,
these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "expects", "expected",
"budgeted", "forecasts", and "anticipates". Forward-looking
statements, while based on management's best estimates and
assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results to be materially different from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not
limited to: risks related to the successful integration of
acquisitions; risks related to international operations; risks
related to general economic conditions and credit availability,
actual results of current exploration activities, unanticipated
reclamation expenses; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including
gold; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, increases in
market prices of mining consumables, possible variations in ore
reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or
processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes,
title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and
other risks of the mining industry; delays in the completion of
development or construction activities, changes in national and
local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and
regulations, and political and economic developments in countries
in which Endeavour operates. Although Endeavour has attempted to
identify important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be
as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance
that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. Please refer to Endeavour's
most recent Annual Information Form filed under its profile at
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affecting Endeavour and its business. AISC, all-in sustaining costs
at the mine level, cash costs, operating EBITDA, all-in sustaining
margin, free cash flow, net free cash flow, free cash flow per
share, net debt, and adjusted earnings are non-GAAP financial
performance measures with no standard meaning under IFRS, further
discussed in the section Non-GAAP Measures in the most recently
filed Management Discussion and Analysis.
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