Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or
the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the quarter
ended September 30, 2024.
“We achieved a number of operational and
financial records in the third quarter. Production increased to a
record 152,000 ounces reflecting the addition of Magino and
continued strong performances from Island Gold and Mulatos. With
growing gold production and record gold prices, we generated record
revenue and cash flow from operations before working capital,
supporting strong ongoing free cash flow while funding our
high-return growth initiatives,” said John A. McCluskey, President
and Chief Executive Officer.
“The addition of Magino has enhanced our strong
outlook, increasing our near-term production rate by approximately
20%, and providing longer-term growth opportunities through
expansions of the Island Gold District. We are making excellent
progress on our growth projects with the Phase 3+ Expansion more
than halfway complete, and the recently announced development plan
for PDA outlining another low-cost, high-return project that will
triple the mine life of Mulatos. Both projects are key drivers of
our strong outlook, supporting growing production at declining
costs over the coming years,” Mr. McCluskey added.
Third Quarter
2024 Operational and Financial
Highlights
- Produced a
record 152,000 ounces of gold, in-line with quarterly guidance and
a 9% increase from the second quarter. This reflected the inclusion
of the recently acquired Magino mine as well as strong ongoing
performances from Island Gold and the Mulatos District. The
acquisition of Argonaut Gold Inc. ("Argonaut") was completed on
July 12, 2024
- Increased 2024
production guidance to between 550,000 and 590,000 ounces in
September 2024. This represented a 13% increase from original
guidance (based on the mid-point), reflecting the inclusion of the
Magino mine from July 12, 2024 onward, as well as increased
guidance for the Mulatos District
- Sold a record
145,204 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $2,458 per
ounce, generating record quarterly revenues of $360.9 million. This
represented a 41% increase from the third quarter of 2023 and marks
the third consecutive quarter of record revenue. Ounces sold were
4% lower than production in the quarter due to timing, with the
sale of these ounces to benefit future quarters
- Generated strong
ongoing free cash flow1 of $87.5 million while continuing to fund
high-return growth initiatives including a record exploration
budget, and the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold. Reported free
cash flow excludes $28.8 million of one-time payments related to
the Argonaut acquisition, including transaction costs and overdue
payables at Magino incurred by Argonaut but paid by Alamos
post-close
- Solid
consolidated free cash flow performance was led by the Mulatos
District which generated $66.9 million of mine-site free cash flow
in the quarter, and $186.5 million year-to-date
- Cash flow from
operating activities was $165.5 million, including a record $192.8
million before changes in working capital1 ($0.46 per share). Cash
flow from operating activities was impacted by working capital
adjustments and transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of
Argonaut
- Cost of sales
were $204.0 million or $1,405 per ounce
- Total cash
costs1 of $984 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC"1) of
$1,425 per ounce increased from the second quarter of 2024,
reflecting the contribution of higher-cost ounces from Magino with
the operation undergoing downtime to implement a number of
improvements to the mill. Excluding Magino, total cash costs and
AISC for the third quarter would have been $118 and $184 per ounce
lower, respectively. AISC were also impacted by higher share-based
compensation driven by an increase in the Company's share price
during the quarter
- Costs are
expected to decrease slightly in the fourth quarter. The Company
remains on track to achieve full year cost guidance
- Adjusted net
earnings1 for the third quarter were $78.1 million, or $0.19 per
share1. Adjusted net earnings include adjustments for an impairment
reversal on Young Davidson of $38.6 million, net of tax; unrealized
losses on hedge derivatives of $21.2 million, net of tax, net
unrealized foreign exchange losses recorded within deferred taxes
and foreign exchange of $1.8 million; and other adjustments, net of
taxes totaling $9.2 million. Reported net earnings for the
quarter were $84.5 million, or $0.20 per share
- Cash and cash
equivalents were $291.6 million at September 30, 2024. The Company
withdrew $250 million on its credit facility during the quarter,
which was used to retire the credit facility, term loan, and gold
prepay inherited from Argonaut. Additionally, $57.5 million of
convertible notes inherited from Argonaut were retired during the
quarter, resulting in a net cash outflow of $308.3 million related
to Argonaut. The Company remains well positioned to fund its growth
initiatives with strong ongoing free cash flow and $542 million of
total liquidity
- On July 15, the
Company entered into a gold sale prepayment agreement for total
consideration of $116 million in exchange for the delivery of
49,384 ounces in 2025. The proceeds of the gold prepayment were
used to eliminate gold forward sale contracts, previously entered
into by Argonaut, totaling 179,417 ounces in 2024 and 2025 with an
average price of $1,838 per ounce. The transaction eliminated more
than half of the Argonaut hedge book and associated mark-to-market
liability
- Paid dividends
of $10.5 million in the quarter, or $0.025 per share
- Released a
development plan for the Puerto Del Aire (“PDA”) project located
within the Mulatos District, outlining a high-return project with
an after-tax internal rate of return ("IRR") of 46% at a base case
gold price assumption of $1,950 per ounce. PDA is expected to
nearly triple the mine life of the Mulatos District, extending
production into 2035
- Outlined
exploration upside to the PDA project, with high-grade
mineralization extended at PDA, which is expected to support
further growth in Mineral Reserves and Resources, and multiple new
high-grade zones defined at Cerro Pelon
- Provided a
comprehensive exploration update at Island Gold, with high-grade
gold mineralization extended across the Island Gold Deposit, as
well as within several hanging wall and footwall structures. The
ongoing success is expected to drive further growth in high-grade
Mineral Reserves and Resources with the 2024 year-end update
- Alamos was
recognized as a TSX30, 2024 winner by the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The annual ranking recognizes the 30 top performing stocks over a
three-year period. Alamos’ share price increased 134% over the
trailing three-year period
- Announced a
significant contribution to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
to create the new Alamos Gold Chair in Gastrointestinal Surgical
Oncology. The Company will contribute $2 million to support the new
Chair in making a meaningful impact on cancer research aimed at
better understanding, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal
cancers
- Announced the
appointment of Tony Giardini to its Board of Directors, in
September, as well as the appointment of Scott K. Parsons as Senior
Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, and
Khalid Elhaj as Vice President, Business Development and Investor
Relations. Nils F. Engelstad, Senior Vice President, General
Counsel, is departing the Company effective November 8, 2024 to
pursue other opportunities.
(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and
Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press
release and associated MD&A for a description and calculation
of these measures.
Highlight Summary
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Financial Results (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues |
$360.9 |
$256.2 |
$971.1 |
$768.7 |
Cost of sales (1) |
$204.0 |
$158.0 |
$550.2 |
$471.0 |
Earnings from operations |
$183.3 |
$82.6 |
$403.5 |
$246.2 |
Earnings before income taxes |
$141.2 |
$78.2 |
$345.0 |
$242.5 |
Net earnings |
$84.5 |
$39.4 |
$196.7 |
$162.9 |
Adjusted net earnings (2) |
$78.1 |
$54.5 |
$225.7 |
$159.2 |
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (2) |
$176.2 |
$125.4 |
$484.3 |
$383.7 |
Cash provided by operations before working capital and taxes paid
(2) |
$192.8 |
$133.2 |
$518.3 |
$398.7 |
Cash provided by operating activities |
$165.5 |
$112.5 |
$468.9 |
$348.6 |
Capital expenditures (sustaining) (2)(3) |
$38.1 |
$27.3 |
$85.5 |
$77.6 |
Capital expenditures (growth) (2) |
$67.9 |
$41.9 |
$178.3 |
$143.7 |
Capital expenditures (capitalized exploration) |
$6.2 |
$6.0 |
$20.5 |
$17.9 |
Free cash flow (2) |
$87.5 |
$37.3 |
$218.8 |
$109.4 |
Operating Results |
|
|
|
|
Gold production (ounces) |
|
152,000 |
|
135,400 |
|
426,800 |
|
399,800 |
Gold sales (ounces) |
|
145,204 |
|
132,633 |
|
418,976 |
|
397,253 |
Per Ounce Data |
|
|
|
|
Average realized gold price |
$2,458 |
$1,932 |
$2,294 |
$1,935 |
Average spot gold price (London PM Fix) |
$2,475 |
$1,928 |
$2,296 |
$1,931 |
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold (includes amortization)
(1) |
$1,405 |
$1,191 |
$1,313 |
$1,186 |
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$984 |
$835 |
$909 |
$834 |
All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$1,425 |
$1,121 |
$1,263 |
$1,136 |
Share Data |
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share, basic |
$0.20 |
$0.10 |
$0.49 |
$0.41 |
Earnings per share, diluted |
$0.20 |
$0.10 |
$0.48 |
$0.41 |
Adjusted earnings per share, basic (2) |
$0.19 |
$0.14 |
$0.56 |
$0.40 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) (000’s) |
|
417,147 |
|
396,117 |
|
404,127 |
|
395,149 |
Financial Position (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
$291.6 |
$224.8 |
(1) Cost of sales includes
mining and processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP
Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these
measures.(3) Sustaining capital expenditures include sustaining
capital lease expenditures at Magino, which are not included as
additions to mineral property, plant and equipment in cash flows
used from investing activities.
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Gold production (ounces) |
|
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
|
44,200 |
|
45,100 |
|
128,300 |
|
135,300 |
Island Gold |
|
40,500 |
|
36,400 |
|
115,600 |
|
99,800 |
Magino (8) |
|
16,800 |
|
— |
|
16,800 |
|
— |
Mulatos District (7) |
|
50,500 |
|
53,900 |
|
166,100 |
|
164,700 |
Gold sales (ounces) |
|
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
|
42,966 |
|
45,498 |
|
127,833 |
|
134,744 |
Island Gold |
|
38,679 |
|
35,255 |
|
112,575 |
|
97,165 |
Magino (8) |
|
14,766 |
|
— |
|
14,766 |
|
— |
Mulatos District |
|
48,793 |
|
51,880 |
|
163,802 |
|
165,344 |
Cost of sales (in millions) (1) |
|
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
$63.9 |
$62.4 |
$196.0 |
$183.6 |
Island Gold |
$33.4 |
$31.3 |
$97.5 |
$89.8 |
Magino (8) |
$38.5 |
|
— |
$38.5 |
|
— |
Mulatos District |
$68.2 |
$64.3 |
$218.2 |
$197.6 |
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold (includes
amortization) (1) |
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
$1,487 |
$1,371 |
$1,533 |
$1,363 |
Island Gold |
$864 |
$888 |
$866 |
$924 |
Magino (8) |
$2,607 |
|
— |
$2,607 |
|
— |
Mulatos District |
$1,398 |
$1,239 |
$1,332 |
$1,195 |
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
$1,033 |
$939 |
$1,080 |
$945 |
Island Gold |
$592 |
$610 |
$592 |
$636 |
Magino (8) |
$2,025 |
|
— |
$2,025 |
|
— |
Mulatos District |
$937 |
$898 |
$892 |
$861 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold
sold (2),(3) |
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
$1,406 |
$1,178 |
$1,358 |
$1,207 |
Island Gold |
$794 |
$916 |
$892 |
$980 |
Magino (8) |
$3,007 |
|
— |
$3,007 |
|
— |
Mulatos District |
$1,002 |
$1,045 |
$954 |
$948 |
Capital expenditures (sustaining, growth, and capitalized
exploration) (in millions) (2) |
|
Young-Davidson (4) |
$25.6 |
$12.3 |
$64.8 |
$43.2 |
Island Gold (5) |
$62.6 |
$47.5 |
$173.3 |
$159.2 |
Magino (8)(9) |
$13.9 |
|
— |
$13.9 |
|
— |
Mulatos District (6) |
$3.1 |
$9.8 |
$14.8 |
$22.0 |
Other |
$7.0 |
$5.6 |
$17.5 |
$14.8 |
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and
processing costs, royalties, and amortization
expense.(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional
GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these
measures.(3) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in
sustaining costs, the Company does not include an allocation of
corporate and administrative and share-based compensation
expenses.(4) Includes capitalized exploration at
Young-Davidson of $1.5 million and $3.9 million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2024 ($1.2 million and $3.8 million
for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2023).(5) Includes capitalized exploration at Island Gold of
$3.8 million and $10.7 million for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2024 ($2.4 million and $7.8 million for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023).
(6) Includes capitalized exploration at Mulatos District of
$0.9 million and $5.9 million for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2024 ($2.4 million and $6.3 million for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2023).(7) The
Mulatos District includes La Yaqui Grande and Mulatos.(8) The
results for Magino are for Alamos’ ownership period from July 12,
2024 to September 30, 2024.(9) Sustaining capital expenditures
for Magino include certain finance leases classified as
sustaining.
Environment, Social and Governance
Summary Performance
Health and Safety
- Total recordable
injury frequency rate1 ("TRIFR") of 2.03 in the third quarter, an
increase from 1.76 in the second quarter of 2024
- Lost time injury
frequency rate1 ("LTIFR") of 0.09 in the third quarter, as compared
to 0.20 in the second quarter of 2024
- Year-to-date TRIFR
of 1.87 and LTIFR of 0.09
During the third quarter of 2024, Alamos had 23
recordable injuries across its sites including one lost time injury
("LTI").
Alamos strives to maintain a safe, healthy
working environment for all, with a strong safety culture where
everyone is continually reminded of the importance of keeping
themselves and their colleagues healthy and injury-free. The
Company’s overarching commitment is to have all employees and
contractors return Home Safe Every Day.
Environment
- Zero significant
environmental incidents and three minor reportable events in the
third quarter of 2024
- Received approval
from the Ministry of Mines for the Magino Mine Closure Plan
Amendment
- Continued
reclamation activities at Mulatos for the Cerro Pelon, El Victor
and San Carlos pits
The three minor reportable events during the
third quarter at Young-Davidson, including a 200 litre diesel
spill, a minor spill while containing an excavator fire, and one
exceedance of the daily limit of suspended solids. The areas
impacted by the spills were immediately contained and subsequently
remediated with no anticipated long-term effects for either
event.
The Company is committed to preserving the
long-term health and viability of the natural environment that
surrounds its operations and projects. This includes investing in
new initiatives to reduce the Company's environmental footprint
with the goal of minimizing the impacts of our activities.
Community
Ongoing donations, medical support and
infrastructure investments were provided to local communities,
including:
- A significant
contribution to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation to create
the new Alamos Gold Chair in Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology.
The Company will contribute $2 million to support the new Chair in
making a meaningful impact on cancer research aimed at better
understanding, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal
cancers
- Various
sponsorships to support local youth sports teams, Women in Mining
Canada, community events, and donations to local charities and
organizations around the Company's mines including a donation for
the King-Lebel Fire Department to purchase new protective gear to
keep their communities safe
- Continued to
provide local community support including road maintenance, dust
suppression, and water distribution to Matarachi and surrounding
areas around the Mulatos Mine
The Company believes that excellence in
sustainability provides a net benefit to all stakeholders. The
Company continues to engage with local communities to understand
local challenges and priorities. Ongoing investments in local
infrastructure, health care, education, cultural and community
programs remain a focus of the Company.
Governance and Disclosure
- Published Alamos'
2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report, outlining
the Company's progress on its ESG performance across its
operations, projects and offices
- Completed Alamos’
annual submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”),
S&P’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (“CSA”) and MSCI’s
One platform, outlining our ESG and climate performance
The Company maintains the highest standards of
corporate governance to ensure that corporate decision-making
reflects its values, including the Company’s commitment to
sustainable development.
(1) Frequency rate is calculated as incidents
per 200,000 hours worked.
Outlook and Strategy
2024 Guidance(1) |
|
Young-Davidson |
Island Gold |
Magino (1) |
Mulatos |
Lynn Lake |
Total |
Total Previous
(5) |
Gold production (000's ounces) |
180 - 190 |
145 - 155 |
40-50 |
185 - 195 |
|
— |
550 - 590 |
485 - 525 |
Cost of sales, including amortization (in
millions)(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
$745 |
$620 |
Cost of sales, including amortization ($ per
ounce)(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
$1,310 |
$1,225 |
Total cash costs ($ per ounce)(1) |
$1,000 - $1,050 |
$550 - $600 |
$1,450 - $1,550 |
$925 -$975 |
|
— |
$890 - $940 |
$825 - 875 |
All-in sustaining costs ($ per ounce)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
$1,250 - $1,300 |
$1,125 - 1,175 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs ($ per
ounce)(2)(3) |
$1,225 - $1,275 |
$875 - $925 |
$2,250 - $2,350 |
$1,000 - $1,050 |
|
— |
|
|
Capital expenditures (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sustaining capital(2) |
$40 - $45 |
$50 - $55 |
$35 - $40 |
$3 - $5 |
|
— |
$128 - $145 |
$93 - 105 |
Growth capital(2) |
$20 - $25 |
$180 - $200 |
|
— |
$2 - $5 |
|
— |
$202 - $230 |
$232 - 260 |
Total Sustaining and Growth Capital
(2) - producing mines |
$60 - $70 |
$230 - $255 |
$35 - $40 |
$5 - $10 |
|
— |
$330 - $375 |
$325 - 365 |
Growth capital - development projects |
|
|
|
|
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
Capitalized exploration(2) |
$10 |
$13 |
$2 |
$9 |
$9 |
$43 |
$41 |
Total capital expenditures and capitalized
exploration(1) |
$70 - $80 |
$243 - $268 |
$37 - 42 |
$14 - $19 |
$34 |
$398 - $443 |
$391 - 431 |
(1) Guidance has been updated as per press
release dated September 12, 2024. The guidance for the Magino mine
is for Alamos’ ownership period from July 12, 2024 to December 31,
2024.(2) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP"
disclosure at the end of this press release and associated MD&A
for a description of these measures.(3) For the purposes of
calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs at individual mine
sites, the Company does not include an allocation of corporate and
administrative and share-based compensation expenses to the mine
sites. (4) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs,
royalties, and amortization expense, and is calculated based on the
mid-point of total cash cost guidance. (5) Previous guidance
was issued on January 10, 2024 and related to Young-Davidson,
Island Gold and Mulatos District only.
The Company’s objective is to operate a
sustainable business model that supports growing returns to all
stakeholders over the long-term, through growing production,
expanding margins, and increasing profitability. This includes a
balanced approach to capital allocation focused on generating
strong ongoing free cash flow while re-investing in high-return
internal growth opportunities and supporting higher returns to
shareholders.
The Company delivered another record operational
and financial performance in the third quarter of 2024. Production
increased 9% from the second quarter to a record 152,000 ounces,
reflecting the inclusion of the recently acquired Magino mine, and
strong performances from Island Gold and the Mulatos District.
Through record production, sales, and gold
prices, third quarter revenues increased 9% from the second quarter
and 41% from the prior year to a record $360.9 million. This
contributed to strong ongoing operating margins, with $87.5 million
of free cash flow generated in the quarter, and $218.8 million
year-to-date while continuing to fund the Phase 3+ Expansion at
Island Gold.
Production in the fourth quarter of 2024 is
expected to be between 140,000 and 145,000 ounces at slightly lower
costs, reflecting improved performance at Magino, offset by lower
expected production at Mulatos. With a solid performance through
the first nine months of the year, the Company remains
well-positioned to achieve its updated full year production and
cost guidance.
The integration of the Magino and Island Gold
mines is well-advanced following the completion of the Argonaut
acquisition in July. Given the close proximity of the Magino and
Island Gold mines, the integration of the two operations is
expected to create one of the largest and lowest cost gold mines in
Canada and drive pre-tax synergies of approximately $515 million
over the life of the mine through the use of shared infrastructure.
This includes immediate capital savings, with the mill and tailings
expansions at Island Gold no longer required, and significant
operating savings through the use of the larger and more efficient
Magino mill.
The acquisition has also de-risked the Phase 3+
Expansion, which continues to progress well. The shaft sink is down
to a depth of 812 metres as of the end of October, more than
halfway towards its ultimate planned depth of 1,373 metres. The
expansion remains on track to be completed during the first half of
2026, which will be a significant driver of further free cash flow
growth over the longer-term through increasing production and
declining costs.
The integration of Island Gold and Magino has
also created opportunities for further growth within the Island
Gold District. Several of these opportunities were highlighted in
the Island Gold District exploration update in July. Underground
and surface exploration programs continue to extend high-grade
mineralization beyond the extent of the main Island Gold deposit,
as well as within the hanging wall and footwall. This is expected
to drive another increase in high-grade Mineral Reserves and
Resources at Island Gold. Near-mine exploration success also
highlighted the longer-term upside opportunities to supply multiple
sources of ore through the expanded Magino mill.
The Company continued to advance its other
high-return internal growth opportunities during the quarter
including completing the development plan for the PDA project in
September. PDA is an attractive, low-cost, high-return underground
project with an estimated after-tax IRR of 46% at a conservative
$1,950 per ounce gold price and increasing to 73% at $2,500 per
ounce. Based on its existing Mineral Reserves, PDA is expected to
triple the Mulatos District mine life to 2035.
As outlined in the Mulatos District exploration
update in September, there are excellent opportunities to enhance
already strong economics and further extend the mine life. Drilling
at PDA continues to extend high-grade mineralization and is
expected to support further growth in Mineral Reserves and
Resources. Additionally, drilling has defined multiple new
high-grade zones below the previously mined Cerro Pelon open pit
which represents a potential source of additional mill feed. An
initial underground Mineral Resource at Cerro Pelon is expected
with the year-end 2024 update.
The Company provided updated three-year
production, operating and capital guidance in September
incorporating the recently acquired Magino mine, a revised initial
capital estimate for the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold and
initial capital estimates for PDA. Production guidance for 2024 was
raised to between 550,000 and 590,000 ounces, a 13% increase from
the initial guidance provided in January 2024 (based on the
mid-point). The increase was driven by the inclusion of Magino, as
well as increased production guidance for the Mulatos District.
AISC guidance was also increased 11% relative to previous guidance,
(based on the mid-point) with nearly all of the increase
attributable to the inclusion of relatively higher cost production
from Magino during the ramp up of the operation. Capital guidance
for 2024 increased by 2% relative to previous guidance reflecting
the addition of Magino, largely offset by capital savings at Island
Gold through the integration of the two operations.
As previously announced, production guidance was
also increased 21% for 2025, and 22% for 2026 to between 630,000
and 680,000 ounces reflecting the inclusion of Magino. AISC
increased 12% on average but remains well below the industry
average and are expected to decrease 10% from 2024 to between
$1,100 and $1,200 per ounce in 2026. Through the development of
Lynn Lake, the Company has the capacity to increase longer-term
production to approximately 900,000 ounces per year with AISC
decreasing below $1,100 per ounce. An evaluation of a longer-term
expansion of the Magino mill to 15,000 to 20,000 tonnes per day is
also underway which could support additional growth bringing
production closer to one million ounces per year.
The Company remains well positioned to fund this
growth internally with $291.6 million of cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the third quarter, $542 million of total liquidity,
and strong ongoing free cash flow. Cash and cash equivalents
decreased slightly from the second quarter reflecting one-time
expenditures related to the Argonaut acquisition. Additionally, the
Company withdrew $250 million from its credit facility during the
third quarter and used existing cash to repay the term loan,
revolving credit facility, convertible debentures and gold prepaid
advances, totaling $308.3 million, all inherited as part of the
Argonaut acquisition.
Third Quarter 2024 Results
Young-Davidson Financial and Operational
Review
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Gold production (ounces) |
|
44,200 |
|
|
45,100 |
|
|
128,300 |
|
|
135,300 |
|
Gold
sales (ounces) |
|
42,966 |
|
|
45,498 |
|
|
127,833 |
|
|
134,744 |
|
Financial Review (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Operating Revenues |
$106.0 |
|
$87.9 |
|
$294.8 |
|
$260.5 |
|
Cost of sales (1) |
$63.9 |
|
$62.4 |
|
$196.0 |
|
$183.6 |
|
Earnings from operations |
$98.4 |
|
$24.5 |
|
$153.8 |
|
$74.4 |
|
Cash provided by operating
activities |
$61.5 |
|
$43.2 |
|
$155.4 |
|
$125.8 |
|
Capital expenditures
(sustaining) (2) |
$15.8 |
|
$10.8 |
|
$35.1 |
|
$35.1 |
|
Capital expenditures (growth)
(2) |
$8.3 |
|
$0.3 |
|
$25.8 |
|
$4.3 |
|
Capital expenditures
(capitalized exploration) (2) |
$1.5 |
|
$1.2 |
|
$3.9 |
|
$3.8 |
|
Mine-site free cash flow
(2) |
$35.9 |
|
$30.9 |
|
$90.6 |
|
$82.6 |
|
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold sold
(1) |
$1,487 |
|
$1,371 |
|
$1,533 |
|
$1,363 |
|
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$1,033 |
|
$939 |
|
$1,080 |
|
$945 |
|
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) |
$1,406 |
|
$1,178 |
|
$1,358 |
|
$1,207 |
|
Underground Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore mined |
|
663,295 |
|
|
733,413 |
|
|
2,047,922 |
|
|
2,190,418 |
|
Tonnes of ore mined per day |
|
7,210 |
|
|
7,972 |
|
|
7,474 |
|
|
8,024 |
|
Average grade of gold (4) |
|
2.11 |
|
|
2.06 |
|
|
2.08 |
|
|
2.14 |
|
Metres developed |
|
2,220 |
|
|
2,108 |
|
|
6,320 |
|
|
7,041 |
|
Mill Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore processed |
|
668,058 |
|
|
754,705 |
|
|
2,059,483 |
|
|
2,153,377 |
|
Tonnes of ore processed per day |
|
7,261 |
|
|
8,203 |
|
|
7,516 |
|
|
7,888 |
|
Average grade of gold (4) |
|
2.07 |
|
|
2.08 |
|
|
2.07 |
|
|
2.14 |
|
Contained ounces milled |
|
44,555 |
|
|
50,393 |
|
|
136,996 |
|
|
148,380 |
|
Average recovery rate |
|
92 |
% |
|
90 |
% |
|
91 |
% |
|
90 |
% |
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and
processing costs, royalties and amortization.(2) Refer to the
“Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the
end of this press release and associated MD&A for a description
and calculation of these measures. (3) For the purposes of
calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not
include an allocation of corporate and administrative and
share-based compensation expenses. (4) Grams per tonne of gold
("g/t Au").
Operational review
Young-Davidson produced 44,200 ounces of gold in
the third quarter, 2% lower than the prior year period due to lower
tonnes processed. Production for the first nine months of the year
totaled 128,300 ounces. With higher mining rates and grades
expected to drive stronger production in the fourth quarter,
Young-Davidson is expected to achieve the low-end of full year
guidance.
Mining rates averaged 7,210 tonnes per day
("tpd") in the third quarter, 10% lower than the prior year period,
reflecting lower scoop availability, as well as reduced paste
availability during mill downtime in July. Mining rates improved in
August and September and returned to guided levels of 8,000 tpd by
the end of the quarter. Mining rates are expected to remain at this
level through the rest of the year. Given the lower tonnes mined
during the third quarter, higher-grade stopes planned for later in
the quarter were deferred to the fourth quarter. Grades mined are
expected to increase in the fourth quarter to be consistent with
annual guidance.
Milling rates averaged 7,261 tpd in the third
quarter, consistent with mining rates and 11% lower than the prior
year period. Milling rates were lower in July due to a scheduled
liner change and other unscheduled mill maintenance. Milling rates
returned to planned levels in August and September, averaging 8,000
tpd. Mill recoveries averaged 92% in the quarter, consistent with
annual guidance and slightly higher than the prior year period.
Financial Review
Revenues increased to $106.0 million in the
third quarter, 21% higher than the prior year period, driven by
higher realized gold prices, partially offset by lower ounces sold.
Similarly, for the first nine months of the year, revenues of
$294.8 million were 13% higher than the prior year period with
higher realized gold prices partially offset by lower ounces
sold.
Cost of sales were $63.9 million in the third
quarter, marginally higher than the prior year period. For the
first nine months of the year, cost of sales were $196.0 million, a
7% increase compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by
labour inflation.
Total cash costs were $1,033 per ounce in the
third quarter, an 10% increase compared to the prior year period as
a result of higher unit mining costs impacted by lower mining
rates. Total cash costs were $1,080 per ounce for the first nine
months of the year, higher than the prior year period due to lower
grades milled.
Mine-site AISC were $1,406 per ounce for the
third quarter, above full year guidance, and a 19% increase
compared to the prior year period due to higher total cash costs,
as well as increased sustaining capital expenditures across lower
ounces sold. For the first nine months of the year, mine-site AISC
averaged $1,358 per ounce, above the prior year period, reflecting
higher total cash costs. Total cash costs and AISC are expected to
improve in the fourth quarter reflecting higher tonnes and grades
milled.
Capital expenditures in the third quarter
totaled $25.6 million, including $15.8 million of sustaining
capital and $8.3 million of growth capital. Additionally, $1.5
million was invested in capitalized exploration during the quarter.
Capital expenditures, inclusive of capitalized exploration, totaled
$64.8 million for the first nine months of 2024.
Young-Davidson generated mine-site free cash
flow of $35.9 million in the third quarter, and with $90.6 million
realized through the first nine months of the year, the operation
is on track to generate record free cash flow of over $100 million
for the fourth consecutive year.
Island Gold Financial and Operational
Review
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Gold production (ounces) |
|
40,500 |
|
|
36,400 |
|
|
115,600 |
|
|
99,800 |
|
Gold
sales (ounces) |
|
38,679 |
|
|
35,255 |
|
|
112,575 |
|
|
97,165 |
|
Financial Review (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Operating Revenues |
$95.1 |
|
$68.1 |
|
$259.2 |
|
$187.8 |
|
Cost of sales (1) |
$33.4 |
|
$31.3 |
|
$97.5 |
|
$89.8 |
|
Earnings from operations |
$60.4 |
|
$35.6 |
|
$157.7 |
|
$95.2 |
|
Cash provided by operating
activities |
$75.7 |
|
$38.3 |
|
$187.4 |
|
$125.0 |
|
Capital expenditures
(sustaining) (2) |
$7.7 |
|
$10.6 |
|
$33.4 |
|
$33.0 |
|
Capital expenditures (growth)
(2) |
$51.1 |
|
$34.5 |
|
$129.2 |
|
$118.4 |
|
Capital expenditures
(capitalized exploration) (2) |
$3.8 |
|
$2.4 |
|
$10.7 |
|
$7.8 |
|
Mine-site free cash flow (2) |
$13.1 |
|
($9.2 |
) |
$14.1 |
|
($34.2 |
) |
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold sold
(1) |
$864 |
|
$888 |
|
$866 |
|
$924 |
|
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$592 |
|
$610 |
|
$592 |
|
$636 |
|
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) |
$794 |
|
$916 |
|
$892 |
|
$980 |
|
Underground Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore mined |
|
82,132 |
|
|
113,682 |
|
|
283,706 |
|
|
322,646 |
|
Tonnes of ore mined per day ("tpd") |
|
893 |
|
|
1,236 |
|
|
1,035 |
|
|
1,182 |
|
Average grade of gold (4) |
|
14.61 |
|
|
9.94 |
|
|
12.92 |
|
|
9.59 |
|
Metres developed |
|
1,338 |
|
|
2,063 |
|
|
4,713 |
|
|
6,301 |
|
Mill Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore processed |
|
82,446 |
|
|
113,061 |
|
|
282,364 |
|
|
322,568 |
|
Tonnes of ore processed per day |
|
896 |
|
|
1,229 |
|
|
1,031 |
|
|
1,182 |
|
Average grade of gold (4) |
|
14.42 |
|
|
10.11 |
|
|
12.97 |
|
|
9.74 |
|
Contained ounces milled |
|
38,218 |
|
|
36,767 |
|
|
117,764 |
|
|
101,029 |
|
Average recovery rate |
|
99 |
% |
|
97 |
% |
|
98 |
% |
|
97 |
% |
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and
processing costs, royalties, and amortization.(2) Refer to the
“Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the
end of this press release and associated MD&A for a description
and calculation of these measures. (3) For the purposes of
calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not
include an allocation of corporate and administrative and
share-based compensation expenses. (4) Grams per tonne of gold
("g/t Au").
Operational review
Island Gold produced 40,500 ounces in the third
quarter of 2024, an 11% increase from the prior year period, driven
by a significant increase in grades processed. Production for the
first nine months of the year was 115,600 ounces, a 16% increase
compared to the prior year period, also reflecting higher grades
processed.
Underground mining rates averaged 893 tpd in the
third quarter, a 28% decrease from the prior year period. As
previously guided, mining rates were below annual guidance due to
scheduled downtime in July to upgrade the underground ventilation
infrastructure. The ventilation upgrade was successful; however,
the ramp up of mining rates post completion of the upgrade in
August was slower than anticipated but back to planned rates by the
end of the month.
Mining rates increased to average 1,200 tpd in
September and October, and are expected to remain at similar levels
in the fourth quarter. The upgrade to the ventilation
infrastructure was completed as part of the Phase 3+ Expansion
project and will support increased development rates in the near
term and higher underground mining rates over the longer term,
following the completion of the expansion.
Grades mined averaged 14.61 g/t Au in the third
quarter, 47% higher than in the prior year period, reflecting the
increased contribution of higher-grade stopes within the 1025
mining horizon, as well as positive grade reconciliation. Grades
are expected to return to within guided levels in the fourth
quarter of 2024.
Mill throughput averaged 896 tpd for the
quarter, consistent with the lower mining rates. Mill recoveries
averaged 98.5% in the third quarter reflecting the higher grades
processed.
In advance of the planned transition to a single
optimized mill at the Island Gold District, 5,700 tonnes of Island
Gold lower grade ore was blended with Magino ore through the Magino
mill during the quarter. The batch test was successful with
recoveries in-line with expectations and consistent with annual
guidance for Island Gold ore of 97%. Optimization of the Magino
mill is well underway with upgrades to the crushing circuit
expected to be completed by year-end, after which ore from the
Island Gold mine will be processed in the significantly larger and
more cost-effective mill.
Financial Review
Revenues of $95.1 million in the third quarter
were 40% higher than the prior year period, driven by the higher
realized gold price and increase in ounces sold. Similarly,
revenues of $259.2 million during the first nine months of the year
were 38% higher than the prior year period.
Cost of sales of $33.4 million in the third
quarter and $97.5 million for the first nine months of the year
were 7% and 9% higher than the prior year period, respectively, due
to the increase in gold ounces sold. On a per ounce basis, cost of
sales were 3% and 6% lower in the third quarter and first nine
months of 2024, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods
due to higher grades processed.
Total cash costs were $592 per ounce in both the
third quarter and the first nine months of the year, lower than the
prior year periods and consistent with guidance. Mine-site AISC of
$794 per ounce and $892 per ounce for the third quarter and first
nine months of the year, respectively, were lower than the prior
year periods, driven by higher grades processed. Costs for the full
year are expected to be in line with annual guidance.
Total capital expenditures were $62.6 million in
the third quarter, including $51.1 million of growth capital and
$3.8 million of capitalized exploration. Growth capital spending
remained primarily focused on the Phase 3+ Expansion shaft site
infrastructure, paste plant, and shaft sinking, which advanced to a
depth of 700 m by the end of the third quarter and is tracking well
to plan. Additionally, following the completion of the acquisition
of the Magino mine in the third quarter, detailed engineering
commenced on the Magino mill expansion to 12,400 tpd. The expansion
of the Magino mill is expected to be completed by mid-2026 to
coincide with the completion of the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island
Gold.
Mine-site free cash flow was $13.1 million for
the third quarter despite the significant capital investment
related to the Phase 3+ Expansion. At current gold prices, cash
flow generated at Island Gold is expected to continue funding the
Phase 3+ Expansion capital. The operation is expected to generate
significant free cash flow from 2026 onward with the completion of
the expansion.
Magino Mine Financial and Operational
Review
|
July 12 - September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
Gold production (ounces) |
|
16,800 |
|
Gold
sales (ounces) |
|
14,766 |
|
Financial Review (in millions) |
|
Operating Revenues |
$37.0 |
|
Cost of sales (1) |
$38.5 |
|
Loss from operations |
($1.8 |
) |
Cash used by operating
activities |
($13.6 |
) |
Capital expenditures
(sustaining) (2) |
$8.5 |
|
Capital leases (sustaining)
(2),(5) |
$5.4 |
|
Capital expenditures (growth)
(2) |
$— |
|
Capital expenditures
(capitalized exploration) (2) |
$— |
|
Mine-site free cash flow (2),(5) |
($22.1 |
) |
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold sold
(1) |
$2,607 |
|
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$2,025 |
|
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) |
$3,007 |
|
Open Pit Operations |
|
Tonnes of ore mined - open pit (4) |
|
818,237 |
|
Tonnes of ore mined per day |
|
10,228 |
|
Total waste mined - open pit (4) |
|
2,882,392 |
|
Total tonnes mined - open pit |
|
3,700,629 |
|
Waste-to-ore ratio |
|
4.52 |
|
Average grade of gold (4) |
|
0.90 |
|
Mill Operations |
|
Tonnes of ore processed |
|
550,475 |
|
Tonnes of ore processed per day |
|
6,881 |
|
Average grade of gold processed (4) |
|
0.92 |
|
Contained ounces milled |
|
16,370 |
|
Average recovery rate |
|
95 |
% |
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and
processing costs, royalties, and amortization.(2) Refer to the
“Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the
end of this press release and associated MD&A for a description
and calculation of these measures. (3) For the purposes of
calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not
include an allocation of corporate and administrative and
share-based compensation expenses. (4) Grams per tonne of gold
("g/t Au").(5) Minesite free cash flow does not include lease
payments which are classified as cash flows from financing
activities on the interim condensed consolidated financial
statements.
Magino Operational Review (for Alamos’ ownership
period from July 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024)
Magino produced 16,800 ounces of gold during
Alamos' ownership period in the third quarter, down from the second
quarter, reflecting the partial reporting period as well as
downtime to the crushing circuit associated with the mill.
Mining rates averaged 46,258 tpd during the
period, including 10,228 tpd of ore. Given the downtime in the
crushing circuit, and build-up of ore stockpiles, mining activities
were focused on waste stripping, resulting in a higher strip ratio
for the period than was originally planned. Grades mined averaged
0.90 g/t and were in-line with expectations.
Mill throughput averaged 6,881 tpd in the period
and was impacted by downtime of the crushing circuit in August to
implement various improvements including replacing the secondary
crusher. Mill throughput increased to 8,900 tpd in September and is
expected to improve further in the fourth quarter, following the
completion of additional mill optimization initiatives that include
replacing the grizzly and primary crusher. These improvements are
expected to drive mill throughput to a steady-state average of
11,200 tpd in 2025, providing capacity for Island Gold's ore to be
fed into the larger and more cost-effective Magino mill.
Grades processed during the period were 0.92 g/t
and recoveries increased to 95%, above expectations and driven by
better performance in the gravity circuit. Milling rates and grades
processed are expected to increase in the fourth quarter driving
production higher to be consistent with guidance of 40,000 to
50,000 ounces for the second half of the year, commencing on the
July 12th acquisition date.
Financial Review (for Alamos’ ownership period
from July 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024)
Revenues were $37.0 million for the period of
Alamos' ownership with cost of sales of $38.5 million. Total cash
costs were $2,025 per ounce, and AISC were $3,007 per ounce having
been impacted by the downtime in the crushing circuit in August as
well as higher sustaining capital expenditures across lower ounces
sold. Costs are expected to improve in the fourth quarter and into
2025 reflecting higher processing rates.
Total capital expenditures were $13.9 million in
the period, and primarily reflected capitalized stripping costs due
to the higher waste tonnes mined, as well as capital lease
payments.
The operation used $22.1 million of mine site
free cash flow during the period of Alamos' ownership in the
quarter, driven primarily by overdue payables at Magino incurred by
Argonaut but paid by Alamos post-close. The Company expects a
significant improvement to the profitability of the operation in
the fourth quarter and into 2025 reflecting higher production and
lower costs.
Mulatos District Financial and
Operational Review
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Gold production (ounces) |
|
50,500 |
|
|
53,900 |
|
|
166,100 |
|
|
164,700 |
|
Gold
sales (ounces) |
|
48,793 |
|
|
51,880 |
|
|
163,802 |
|
|
165,344 |
|
Financial Review (in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Operating Revenues |
$122.8 |
|
$100.2 |
|
$380.1 |
|
$320.4 |
|
Cost of sales (1) |
$68.2 |
|
$64.3 |
|
$218.2 |
|
$197.6 |
|
Earnings from operations |
$51.1 |
|
$31.1 |
|
$151.2 |
|
$113.4 |
|
Cash provided by operating
activities |
$70.0 |
|
$40.7 |
|
$201.3 |
|
$136.7 |
|
Capital expenditures
(sustaining) (2) |
$0.7 |
|
$5.9 |
|
$3.1 |
|
$9.5 |
|
Capital expenditures (growth)
(2) |
$1.5 |
|
$1.5 |
|
$5.8 |
|
$6.2 |
|
Capital expenditures
(capitalized exploration) (2) |
$0.9 |
|
$2.4 |
|
$5.9 |
|
$6.3 |
|
Mine-site free cash flow
(2) |
$66.9 |
|
$30.9 |
|
$186.5 |
|
$114.7 |
|
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold sold
(1) |
$1,398 |
|
$1,239 |
|
$1,332 |
|
$1,195 |
|
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) |
$937 |
|
$898 |
|
$892 |
|
$861 |
|
Mine site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) |
$1,002 |
|
$1,045 |
|
$954 |
|
$948 |
|
La Yaqui Grande Mine |
|
|
|
|
Open Pit
Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore mined - open pit (4) |
|
978,139 |
|
|
918,053 |
|
|
2,986,057 |
|
|
2,947,113 |
|
Total waste mined - open pit (6) |
|
4,041,811 |
|
|
5,715,419 |
|
|
11,996,870 |
|
|
17,150,171 |
|
Total tonnes mined - open pit |
|
5,019,950 |
|
|
6,633,472 |
|
|
14,982,927 |
|
|
20,097,284 |
|
Waste-to-ore ratio (operating) |
|
4.13 |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
4.02 |
|
|
5.00 |
|
Crushing and Heap Leach Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore stacked |
|
967,387 |
|
|
948,451 |
|
|
2,969,064 |
|
|
2,982,018 |
|
Average grade of gold processed (5) |
|
1.36 |
|
|
1.50 |
|
|
1.38 |
|
|
1.52 |
|
Contained ounces stacked |
|
42,302 |
|
|
45,722 |
|
|
131,720 |
|
|
146,196 |
|
Average recovery rate |
|
90 |
% |
|
84 |
% |
|
98 |
% |
|
82 |
% |
Ore crushed per day (tonnes) |
|
10,600 |
|
|
10,300 |
|
|
10,900 |
|
|
10,900 |
|
Mulatos Mine |
|
|
|
|
Open Pit
Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore mined - open pit (4) |
|
— |
|
|
80,868 |
|
|
— |
|
|
2,250,380 |
|
Total waste mined - open pit (6) |
|
— |
|
|
130,519 |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,309,034 |
|
Total tonnes mined - open pit |
|
— |
|
|
211,387 |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,559,415 |
|
Waste-to-ore ratio (operating) |
|
— |
|
|
1.61 |
|
|
— |
|
|
0.58 |
|
Crushing and Heap Leach Operations |
|
|
|
|
Tonnes of ore stacked |
|
— |
|
|
1,083,017 |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,729,738 |
|
Average grade of gold processed (5) |
|
— |
|
|
1.55 |
|
|
— |
|
|
1.17 |
|
Contained ounces stacked |
|
— |
|
|
53,923 |
|
|
— |
|
|
140,375 |
|
Average recovery rate |
|
— |
|
|
29 |
% |
|
— |
|
|
32 |
% |
Ore crushed per day (tonnes) |
|
— |
|
|
11,800 |
|
|
— |
|
|
13,700 |
|
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and
processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP
Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these
measures. (3) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in
sustaining costs, the Company does not include an allocation of
corporate and administrative and share-based compensation expenses.
(4) Includes ore stockpiled during the quarter. (5) Grams
per tonne of gold ("g/t Au").(6) Total waste mined includes
operating waste and capitalized stripping.
Mulatos District Operational Review
The Mulatos District produced 50,500 ounces in
the third quarter, 6% lower than the prior year period, reflecting
the completion of mining in the main Mulatos pit in July 2023. For
the first nine months of the year, the Mulatos District produced
166,100 ounces. Reflecting the strong outperformance of La Yaqui
Grande during the first half of the year, Mulatos District
production guidance was increased by 15% in September to between
185,000 and 195,000 ounces.
La Yaqui Grande produced 37,900 ounces in the
third quarter, 1% lower than the prior year period due to lower
grades, as planned. Grades stacked averaged 1.36 g/t Au for the
third quarter, consistent with annual guidance. Grades are expected
to decrease towards the lower end of the annual guidance range of
0.90 to 1.50 g/t Au in the fourth quarter. Stacking rates of 10,600
tpd were slightly above annual guidance and expected to decrease to
average 10,000 tpd in the fourth quarter. Reflecting lower grades
and stacking rates, gold production is expected to decrease in the
fourth quarter to be consistent with annual guidance.
Mulatos commenced residual leaching in December
2023 and produced 12,600 ounces in the third quarter and 36,400
ounces year to date.
Mulatos District Financial Review
Revenues of $122.8 million in the third quarter
and $380.1 million for the first nine months of the year were 23%
and 19%, respectively, higher than the prior year periods,
reflecting the higher realized gold price partially offset by lower
ounces sold.
Cost of sales of $68.2 million in the third
quarter and $218.2 million for the first nine months of the year
were 6% and 10% higher, respectively, than in the prior year period
due to inflationary pressures and increased amortization expense,
partially offset by lower ounces sold.
Total cash costs of $937 per ounce in the third
quarter were higher than the prior year period due to ongoing
inflationary pressures; however, have remained in line with
guidance. Mine-site AISC of $1,002 per ounce in the third quarter
was 4% lower than the prior year period due a reduction in capital
spending. For the first nine months of the year, total cash costs
of $892 per ounce and mine-site AISC of $954 per ounce were below
annual guidance. Both metrics are expected to increase in the
fourth quarter due to planned lower grades and stacking rates to
bring costs in line with guidance.
Capital expenditures totaled $3.1 million in the
third quarter, including sustaining capital of $0.7 million, and
$0.9 million of capitalized exploration focused on drilling at PDA.
For the first nine months of 2024, capital spending totaled $14.8
million, including $5.9 million of capitalized exploration.
The Mulatos District generated mine-site free
cash flow of $66.9 million for the third quarter and $186.5 million
throughout the first nine months of the year, 117% and 63%,
respectively, higher than the prior year comparative periods. The
strong free cash flow generation was net of $14.3 million of cash
tax payments in the third quarter and $74.8 million in the first
nine months of the year. The Company expects similar cash tax
payments in the fourth quarter of approximately $15 million. Given
the strong profitability of the operation in 2024, with $186.5
million in free cash flow generated year to date, the Company
expects to make significant cash tax payments in Mexico in 2025,
similar to 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Development Activities
Island Gold District (Ontario,
Canada)
Phase 3+ Expansion
In 2022, the Company released the Phase 3+
Expansion Study (“P3+ Study”) conducted on its Island Gold mine.
The Phase 3+ Expansion to 2,400 tpd from the current rate of 1,200
tpd will involve various infrastructure investments. These include
the installation of a shaft, paste plant, as well as accelerated
development to support the higher mining rates. Following the
completion of the expansion in 2026, the operation will transition
from trucking ore and waste up the ramp to skipping ore and waste
to surface through the new shaft infrastructure, driving production
higher and costs significantly lower.
On September 4, 2024, the Company announced an
update to the initial capital estimate for the Phase 3+ Expansion,
reflecting inflation and scope changes since the P3+ Study was
completed in the first half of 2022, as well as synergies from the
acquisition of Magino. Initial capital for the Phase 3+ Expansion
was increased by approximately $40 million to $796 million, a 5%
increase from the initial capital estimate provided in the first
half of 2022. As of September 30, 2024, 62% of the total initial
capital has been spent and committed on the project.
The increase was driven by ongoing inflationary
pressures since 2022, and scope changes to the project, partially
offset by synergies from the Magino acquisition, and the weaker
Canadian dollar. The key changes within the updated capital
estimate are as follows:
- Magino mill
expansion: $40 million increase for the expansion of the Magino
mill to 12,400 tpd by 2026
- Inflation: $90
million increase in capital driven by more than two years of labour
and material inflation representing a 12% increase on the total
capital spend between 2022 and 2026. Since the P3+ Study was
completed in the first half of 2022, company-wide inflation has
averaged 5% per year
- Scope changes:
$30 million increase reflecting the following changes to the
project:
- Relocation of
crushing facility from surface to underground. This will further
optimize the flow of ore handling from the underground to the mill,
and reduce required maintenance of the hoisting plant
- Construction of
a larger and modern administrative building at the shaft site
- Construction of
a new haul road from the underground portal at Island Gold to the
Magino mill, allowing ore to be transported to the larger Magino
mill for processing starting early 2025
- Synergies: $90
million decrease in capital with the mill expansion at Island Gold
no longer required
- Weaker Canadian
dollar: $30 million decrease in capital based on updated USD/CAD
assumption of $0.75:1 to reflect more current exchanges rates. The
initial capital estimate prepared in 2022 was based on a USD/CAD
exchange rate of $0.78:1
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company
spent $51.1 million on the Phase 3+ Expansion and capital
development. Progress on the Phase 3+ Expansion during the third
quarter is summarized as follows:
- Shaft sinking
advanced to a depth of 700 m by the end of the third quarter
- Headframe bin
house foundation completed with erection of bin house underway
- Paste plant
detailed engineering and earthworks completed; foundations more
than 50% complete
- Commenced
construction of the haul road from Island Gold to the Magino
mill
- Advanced
detailed engineering for the Magino mill expansion
- Advanced lateral
development to support higher mining rates with the Phase 3+
Expansion
The Phase 3+ Expansion remains on schedule to be
completed in the first half of 2026.
(in
US$M)Growth capital (including indirects and contingency) |
P3+ Estimate Sept 20241 |
Spent to
date1,2 |
Committed to date1 |
% of Spent & Committed |
Shaft & Shaft Surface Complex |
|
297 |
|
193 |
|
44 |
80 |
% |
Mill Expansion (including
Magino mill) 4 |
|
54 |
|
14 |
|
1 |
28 |
% |
Paste Plant |
|
55 |
|
12 |
|
— |
22 |
% |
Power Upgrade |
|
35 |
|
16 |
|
6 |
63 |
% |
Effluent Treatment Plant |
|
19 |
|
— |
|
— |
— |
|
General Indirect Costs |
|
80 |
|
48 |
|
16 |
80 |
% |
Contingency3 |
|
18 |
|
— |
|
— |
— |
|
Total Growth Capital |
$558 |
$283 |
$67 |
63 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Underground Equipment, Infrastructure & Accelerated
Development |
|
238 |
|
142 |
|
— |
60 |
% |
Total Growth Capital (including Accelerated Spend) |
$796 |
$425 |
$67 |
62 |
% |
- Phase 3+ 2400 Study
is as of January 2022. A capital estimate update was released in
September 2024 following completion of the acquisition of the
Magino mine and the capital estimates disclosed reflect those
updated capital estimates, based on USD/CAD exchange $0.75:1. Spent
to date based on average USD/CAD of $0.75:1 since the start of
2022. Committed to date based on the spot USD/CAD rate as at
September 30, 2024 of $0.74:1.
- Amount spent to
date accounted for on an accrual basis, including working capital
movements.
- Contingency has
been allocated to the various areas.
- No further capital
is expected to be incurred on the Island Gold mill expansion with
the acquisition of Argonaut.
Island Gold District - October
2024
Lynn Lake (Manitoba,
Canada)
On August 2, 2023, the Company reported the
results of an updated Feasibility Study ("2023 Study") conducted on
the project which replaces the previous Feasibility Study completed
in 2017 ("2017 Study"). The 2023 Study incorporates a 44% larger
Mineral Reserve and 14% increase in milling rates to 8,000 tpd
supporting a larger, longer-life, low-cost operation. The 2023
Study was updated to reflect the current costing environment, as
well as a significant amount of additional engineering, on-site
geotechnical investigation work, and requirements outlined during
the permitting process with the EIS granted in March 2023.
Highlights of the study include:
- average annual
gold production of 207,000 ounces over the first five years and
176,000 ounces over the initial 10 years
- low-cost
profile: average mine-site all-in sustaining costs of $699 per
ounce over the first 10-years and $814 per ounce over the life of
mine
- 44% larger
Mineral Reserve totaling 2.3 million ounces grading 1.52 g/t Au
(47.6 million tonnes ("mt"))
- 17-year mine
life, life of mine production of 2.2 million ounces
- After-tax NPV
(5%) of $428 million (base case gold price assumption of $1,675 per
ounce and USD/CAD foreign exchange rate of $0.75:1); after-tax IRR
of 17%
- After-tax NPV
(5%) of $670 million, and an after-tax IRR of 22%, at gold prices
of approximately $1,950 per ounce
- Payback of less
than four years at the base case gold price of $1,675 per ounce and
less than three years at $1,950 per ounce
Development spending (excluding exploration) was
$5.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, primarily on
detailed engineering, which is 87% complete. The focus in 2024 is
on further de-risking and advancing the project ahead of an
anticipated construction decision in 2025. This includes completion
of detailed engineering, and commencement of early works.
PDA
On September 4, 2024, the Company reported the
results of the development plan for the PDA project located within
the Mulatos District. PDA is a higher-grade underground deposit
adjacent to the Mulatos open pit. Given PDA’s attractive economics
and proximity to the existing Mulatos infrastructure, the Company
anticipates starting development of PDA in 2025 with first
production expected mid-2027. The project is expected to nearly
triple the mine life of the Mulatos District, extending production
into 2035.
PDA Project Highlights
- Average annual gold production of
127,000 ounces over the first four years and 104,000 ounces over
the current mine life, based on Mineral Reserves as at December 31,
2023
- Low cost profile: total cash costs
of $921 per payable ounce and mine-site all-in sustaining costs of
$1,003 per payable ounce, consistent with the Company’s overall low
cost structure
- Mine life tripled to 2035: PDA mine
life of eight years based on current Mineral Reserves, extending
the Mulatos District mine life from 2027 to 2035
- High-return project with significant
upside potential
- After-tax IRR of
46% and after-tax NPV (5%) of $269 million (using base case gold
price assumption of $1,950 per ounce and a MXN/USD foreign exchange
rate of 18:1)
- After-tax IRR of
73% and after-tax NPV (5%) of $492 million at a gold price of
$2,500 per ounce and a MXN/USD foreign exchange rate of 18:1
- Payback of two
years at the base case gold price of $1,950 per ounce and 1.5 years
at $2,500 per ounce
- Low initial
capital to be internally funded by strong ongoing free cash flow
generation at the Mulatos District
- Initial capital
of $165 million to be spent over a two-year period starting
mid-2025. Life of mine capital is expected to total $231 million
including $66 million of sustaining capital
- Low initial
capital intensity of $195 per ounce produced, or $273 per ounce
based on total life of mine capital
- PDA will benefit
from the use of existing crushing infrastructure from Cerro Pelon
and mill infrastructure from Island Gold, supporting lower initial
capital and project execution risk
- La Yaqui Grande
is expected to finance the development of PDA at base case gold
prices of $1,950 per ounce, following which PDA is expected to
generate strong free cash flow. Through the first nine months of
2024, the Mulatos District generated $186.5 million of mine-site
free cash flow
- Lower execution
risk with PDA located within existing operation
- Experienced team
in Mexico with strong track record of building projects on schedule
and within budget including La Yaqui Phase I, Cerro Pelon and La
Yaqui Grande
- PDA will
represent the second underground mine developed and operated in the
Mulatos District following San Carlos
- Lower
development and permitting risk with PDA located within the
existing operating footprint in the Mulatos District and utilizing
existing infrastructure
- Significant
exploration upside at PDA and Cerro Pelon
- Higher-grade
mineralization continues to be extended beyond existing Mineral
Reserves and Resources at PDA and the deposit remains open in
multiple directions, highlighting the potential for further
growth
- Higher-grade
mineralization intersected below the past producing Cerro Pelon
open pit which is expected to support an initial underground
Mineral Resource with the year-end Mineral Reserve and Resource
update to be released in February 2025. Cerro Pelon represents
upside as a potential source of additional feed to the PDA sulphide
mill that could extend the higher rates of production beyond the
first four years of the current mine plan
Kirazlı (Çanakkale,
Türkiye)
On October 14, 2019, the Company suspended all
construction activities on its Kirazlı project following the
Turkish government's failure to grant a routine renewal of the
Company’s mining licenses, despite the Company having met all legal
and regulatory requirements for their renewal. In October 2020, the
Turkish government refused the renewal of the Company’s Forestry
Permit. The Company had been granted approval of all permits
required to construct Kirazlı including the Environmental Impact
Assessment approval, Forestry Permit, and GSM (Business Opening and
Operation) permit, and certain key permits for the nearby Ağı Dağı
and Çamyurt Gold Mines. These permits were granted by the Turkish
government after the project earned the support of the local
communities and passed an extensive multi-year environmental review
and community consultation process.
On April 20, 2021, the Company announced that
its Netherlands wholly-owned subsidiaries Alamos Gold Holdings
Coöperatief U.A, and Alamos Gold Holdings B.V. (the “Subsidiaries”)
would be filing an investment treaty claim against the Republic of
Türkiye for expropriation and unfair and inequitable treatment. The
claim was filed under the Netherlands-Türkiye Bilateral Investment
Treaty (the “Treaty”). Alamos Gold Holdings Coöperatief U.A. and
Alamos Gold Holdings B.V. had their claim against the Republic of
Türkiye registered on June 7, 2021 with the International Centre
for Settlement of Investment Disputes (World Bank Group).
Bilateral investment treaties are agreements
between countries to assist with the protection of investments. The
Treaty establishes legal protections for investment between Türkiye
and the Netherlands. The Subsidiaries directly own and control the
Company’s Turkish assets. The Subsidiaries invoking their rights
pursuant to the Treaty does not mean that they relinquish their
rights to the Turkish project, or otherwise cease the Turkish
operations. The Company will continue to work towards a
constructive resolution with the Republic of Türkiye.
The Company incurred $1.7 million in the third
quarter of 2024 related to ongoing care and maintenance and
arbitration costs to progress the Treaty claim, which was
expensed.
Third Quarter 2024 Exploration Activities
Island Gold (Ontario,
Canada)
The 2024 near mine exploration program continues
to focus on defining new Mineral Reserves and Resources in
proximity to existing production horizons and underground
infrastructure through both underground and surface exploration
drilling.
As previously announced, the 2023 exploration
program was successful with high-grade Mineral Reserves and
Resources added across all categories to now total 6.1 million
ounces, a 16% increase from the end of 2022. The majority of these
high-grade Mineral Reserve and Resource additions were in proximity
to existing production horizons and infrastructure. This included
additions within the main Island Gold structure as well as within
the hanging wall and footwall. Given their proximity to existing
infrastructure, these ounces are expected to be low cost to develop
and could be incorporated into the mine plan and mined within the
next several years, further increasing the value of the
operation.
A total of $19 million has been budgeted for
exploration at Island Gold in 2024, up from $14 million in 2023,
with both a larger near mine and regional exploration program. This
includes 41,000 m of underground exploration drilling, 12,500 m of
near-mine surface exploration drilling, and 10,000 m of surface
regional exploration drilling. In addition to the exploration
budget, 32,000 m of underground delineation drilling has been
planned and included in sustaining capital for Island Gold which
will be focused on the conversion of the large Mineral Resource
base to Mineral Reserves.
The 2024 regional exploration program is
following up on high-grade mineralization intersected at the
Pine-Breccia targets, located four kilometres ("km") from the
Island Gold mine. Drilling will also be completed in proximity to
the past-producing Cline and Edwards mines (seven km from the
Island Gold mine), as well as at the Island Gold North Shear
target. Additionally, a comprehensive data compilation project is
underway across the 40,000-hectare Manitou land package that was
acquired in 2023 in support of future exploration targeting.
As announced on July 23, 2024, the Company
provided a comprehensive update on its continued exploration
success at Island Gold during the first half of 2024. Exploration
drilling continues to extend high-grade gold mineralization across
the Island Gold Deposit, as well as within several hanging wall and
footwall structures. Delineation and definition drilling has
defined wide, higher-grade zones within the Island East area. The
success on both fronts is expected to drive further growth in
high-grade Mineral Reserves and Resources with the 2024 year end
update.
Additionally, high-grade mineralization was
intersected in the North Shear and the Webb Lake stock area,
highlighting a longer-term, near-mine opportunity as a potential
source of additional mill feed for the expanded Magino milling
complex.
During the third quarter, 10,464 m of
underground exploration drilling was completed in 45 holes, and
3,607 m of surface drilling was completed in seven holes.
Additionally, a total of 10,815 m of underground delineation
drilling was completed in 42 holes, focused on in-fill drilling to
convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves. A total of 60 m of
underground exploration drift development was also completed during
the third quarter. Year-to-date, 38,467 m of underground
exploration drilling has been completed in 156 holes, and 9,489 m
of surface drilling has been completed in 14 holes. A total of
31,700 m of underground delineation drilling has been completed in
133 holes. A total of 306 m of underground exploration drift
development was also completed in the first nine months of the
year.
In September, a two-drill surface program
commenced at Magino focused on Mineral Resource conversion and
Resource growth with 2,742 m completed in seven holes.
Approximately 17,000 m of drilling is expected to be completed as
part of the Magino drill program by the end of the year.
The regional exploration drilling program
continued in the third quarter, with 2,828 m of drilling completed
in seven holes at Cline and Edwards, bringing the year-to-date
regional drilling to 7,823 m across 22 holes.
Total exploration expenditures during the third
quarter of 2024 were $5.1 million, of which $3.8 million was
capitalized. In the first nine months of 2024, the Company incurred
exploration expenditures of $14.7 million of which $10.7 million
was capitalized.
Young-Davidson (Ontario,
Canada)
A total of $12 million has been budgeted for
exploration at Young-Davidson in 2024, up from $8 million spent in
2023. This includes 21,600 m of underground exploration drilling,
and 1,070 m of underground exploration development to extend drill
platforms on multiple levels. The majority of the underground
exploration drilling program will be focused on extending
mineralization within the Young-Davidson syenite, which hosts the
majority of Mineral Reserves and Resources. Drilling is also
testing the hanging wall and footwall of the deposit where higher
grades have been intersected.
As announced in the May 14, 2024 press release,
underground exploration drilling from the mid-mine intersected a
new style of higher-grade gold mineralization in zones within the
hanging wall of the Young-Davidson deposit. These zones are located
between 10 and up to 200 m south of existing infrastructure and
Mineral Reserves and Resources, highlighting the upside potential
with grades intersected well above the current Mineral Reserve
grade of 2.31 g/t of gold.
The regional program has been expanded with
7,000 m of surface drilling planned in 2024, up from 5,000 m in
2023. The focus will be on testing multiple near-surface targets
across the 5,900 hectare Young-Davidson Property that could
potentially provide supplemental mill feed.
During the third quarter, two underground
exploration drills completed 6,133 m of diamond drilling in 13
holes targeting syenite-hosted mineralization as well as continuing
to test for high-grade gold mineralization in the hanging wall
sediments. Year to date, 19,919 m of underground exploration
drilling has been completed in 46 holes.
No regional surface drilling was completed in
the third quarter. Year-to-date, 3,454 m of surface regional
exploration drilling was completed in 11 holes.
Total exploration expenditures during the third
quarter of 2024 were $2.3 million, of which $1.5 million was
capitalized. In the first nine months of 2024, the Company incurred
exploration expenditures of $6.0 million of which $3.9 million was
capitalized.
Mulatos District (Sonora,
Mexico)
A total of $19 million has been budgeted at
Mulatos for exploration in 2024, similar to spending in 2023. The
near-mine and regional drilling program is expected to total 55,000
m. This includes 27,000 m of surface exploration drilling at PDA
and the surrounding area. This drilling will follow up on another
successful year of exploration at PDA in 2023, with Mineral
Reserves increasing 33% to 1.0 million ounces (5.4 mt grading 5.61
g/t Au) and grades also increasing 16%. This growth in higher-grade
Mineral Reserves was incorporated into the PDA development plan
released in September 2024.
On September 4, 2024, the Company reported new
results from ongoing surface exploration drilling within the
Mulatos District focused on defining higher-grade mineralization at
PDA and Cerro Pelon. Drilling at Cerro Pelon is following up on
wide, high-grade underground oxide and sulphide intersections
previously drilled below the Cerro Pelon open pit. The 2024 drill
program has successfully expanded high-grade mineralization beyond
the historical drilling in multiple oxide and sulphide zones.
Additionally, surface drilling has extended higher-grade
mineralization across multiple zones within the PDA area. Ongoing
exploration success is expected to support further growth in
Mineral Reserves and Resources at PDA, and an initial underground
Mineral Resource at Cerro Pelon with the year-end update expected
to be released in February 2025.
Cerro Pelon exploration highlights
(previously released): step-out drilling below the
previously mined oxide deposit has identified significant
high-grade feeder structures that range in size from 45 to 125 m in
width, and up to 170 m vertically. The top portion of the
mineralized zones contain oxide mineralization including the
historical intercept of 15.35 g/t Au (14.04 g/t cut) over 25.04 m
true width (15PEL012) drilled in 2015. Cerro Pelon is located nine
kilometres by road from the planned PDA mill and represents a
potential source of additional high-grade mill feed. Previously
released highlights include1 :
- 5.45 g/t Au over 27.90 m, including
31.07 g/t Au over 1.25 m (24PEL048);
- 12.47 g/t Au (9.41 g/t cut) over
6.46 m, including 58.10 g/t Au (40.00 g/t cut) over 1.09 m
(24PEL048);
- 4.79 g/t Au over 15.82 m
(24PEL071);
- 4.46 g/t Au over 15.40 m
(24PEL051);
- 5.64 g/t Au over 12.16 m
(24PEL059);
- 5.77 g/t Au over 9.81 m (24PEL067);
and
- 4.01 g/t Au over 13.85 m
(24PEL054).
PDA exploration highlights:
additional high-grade gold mineralization extended beyond Mineral
Reserves and Resources within the GAP-Victor, PDA3 and PDA
Extension zones. Previously released highlights include1:
GAP-Victor Zone
- 5.43 g/t Au over 18.05 m
(23MUL278);
- 23.60 g/t Au over 3.00 m
(24MUL302);
- 27.62 g/t Au (23.06 g/t cut) over
2.25 m (24MUL332);
- 12.28 g/t Au over 4.95 m (24MUL363);
and
- 5.77 g/t Au over 8.65 m
(24MUL304).
PDA3 Zone
- 3.03 g/t Au over 28.40m (24MUL347);
and
- 6.63 g/t Au over 5.50 m
(24MUL365).
PDA Extension Zone
- 36.20 g/t Au over 0.90 m
(24MUL341);
- 3.51 g/t Au over 5.05 m (24MUL315);
and
- 4.16 g/t Au over 4.20 m
(24MUL283).
1All reported composite widths are estimated
true width of the mineralized zones. Drillhole composite gold
grades reported as “cut” at PDA and Cerro Pelon include higher
grade samples which have been cut to 40 g/t Au
During the third quarter, exploration activities
continued at PDA and the near-mine area with 3,020 m of drilling
completed in ten holes. Drilling was focused on infill drilling the
GAP-Victor portion of the Mineral Resource.
Drilling also restarted late in the third
quarter at Cerro Pelon evaluating the high-grade sulphide potential
to the north of the historical open pit with a total of 370 m
completed in three holes. West of the pit area, 4,050 m in 11 holes
were drilled targeting sulphide mineralization.
At Refugio, 1,150 m was drilled in four holes to
test the broader Capulin area for additional mineralization based
on surface mapping and interpretation. An additional 1,950 m was
drilled in four holes at the Baijos target, four kilometres north
of La Yaqui Grande.
For the first nine months of 2024, 39,439 m of
near-mine drilling was completed in 139 holes, and 15,012 m of
surface regional drilling was completed in 43 holes.
Total exploration expenditures during the third
quarter of 2024 were $4.4 million, of which $0.9 million was
capitalized. In the first nine months of 2024, the Company incurred
exploration expenditures of $16.6 million of which $5.9 million was
capitalized.
Lynn Lake (Manitoba,
Canada)
A total of $9 million has been budgeted for
exploration at the Lynn Lake project in 2024, up from $5 million in
2023. This includes 15,500 m of drilling focused on the conversion
of Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves at the Burnt Timber and
Linkwood deposits, and to evaluate the potential for Mineral
Resources at Maynard, an advanced stage greenfield target.
Burnt Timber and Linkwood contain Inferred
Mineral Resources totaling 1.6 million ounces grading 1.1 g/t Au
(44 million tonnes) as of December 31, 2023. The Company sees
excellent potential for this to be converted into a smaller, higher
quality Mineral Reserve which could be incorporated into the Lynn
Lake Gold Project given its proximity to the planned mill. A study
incorporating these deposits into the Lynn Lake project is expected
to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, and represents
potential production and economic upside to the 2023 Feasibility
Study.
The 2024 drill program was completed in the
first half of 2024 with 16,134 m of drilling completed in 87 holes
at Lynn Lake. During the third quarter all assay results were
returned with Mineral Resource model updates in progress and will
be completed in the fourth quarter. The surface infill drill
programs at Linkwood (11,728 m) and Burnt Timber (1,439 m) were
successful in intersecting and infilling gold mineralization within
the proposed Mineral Resource and Reserve pits. The Maynard (2,967
m) drill program was successful in extending mineralization from
the 2023 results and intersecting gold mineralization in previous
gaps in drilling.
In the third quarter, regional exploration
activities were focused on mapping and IP survey at the Tulune
target.
Exploration spending totaled $1.4 million in the
third quarter and $6.2 million for the first nine months of the
year, all of which was capitalized.
Qiqavik (Quebec, Canada)
On April 3, 2024, the Company completed the
acquisition of Orford Mining, acquiring a 100% interest in the
Qiqavik gold project. Qiqavik is a camp scale property covering 438
square kilometres in the Cape Smith Greenstone Belt ("CSGB") in
Nunavik, Quebec. The Qiqavik Property covers 40 kilometres of
strike along the Qiqavik Break, a major crustal-scale structure
controlling gold mineralization within the belt. Early-stage
exploration completed to date indicates that high-grade gold
occurrences are controlled by structural splays off the Qiqavik
Break.
Exploration activities in the third quarter were
focused on evaluating high-priority target areas to define drill
targets for 2025. Activities included detailed geological mapping,
prospecting, till sampling, and Quaternary field investigations to
determine glacial dispersal direction and transport distances. In
addition, a 500 km2 high-resolution Lidar survey with photo
imagery, and a 25 m line-spacing drone magnetic survey was flown
over four prospective areas. The results of the 2024 program will
be used to plan a drill program on the project in 2025.
Exploration spending totaled $2.5 million
in the third quarter and $2.9 million for the first nine
months of the year, all of which was expensed.
Review of Third Quarter Financial Results
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company
sold 145,204 ounces of gold for record operating revenues of $360.9
million, representing a 41% increase from the prior year period.
The increase was due to higher realized gold prices, and higher
sales volumes due to the inclusion of ounces from Magino from the
date of acquisition.
The average realized gold price in the third
quarter was $2,458 per ounce, 27% higher than the prior year
period, and $17 per ounce less the London PM Fix price. The
Company's realized gold price in the third quarter was slightly
impacted by hedges entered into earlier in the year.
Cost of sales (which includes mining and
processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense) were $204.0
million in the third quarter, 29% higher than the prior year
period, primarily due to higher cost ounces from Magino with the
operation undergoing downtime to implement a number of improvements
to the mill. Excluding costs incurred at Magino, cost of sales was
$165.5 million which was 5% higher than the prior year period,
reflecting inflation. Key drivers of changes to cost of sales as
compared to the prior year period were as follows:
Mining and processing costs were $142.8 million,
32% higher than the prior year period. Excluding costs incurred at
Magino, mining and processing costs were $113.3 million, 5% higher
than the prior year period. The increase was driven by inflationary
pressures on input costs, primarily labour. Costs in the prior year
period were also lower due to the inclusion of silver sales as an
offset to mining and processing costs, whereas they were included
in revenue in the current year.
Total cash costs of $984 per ounce and AISC of
$1,425 per ounce were higher than the prior year period driven by
the inclusion of the higher cost Magino ounces. Excluding Magino,
total cash costs and AISC for the third quarter would have been
$118 and $184 per ounce lower, respectively. Additionally, AISC was
impacted by higher share-based compensation driven by an increase
in the Company's share price during the quarter.
Royalty expense was $3.5 million in the third
quarter, higher than the prior year period of $2.5 million, due to
the higher average realized gold price.
Amortization of $57.7 million in the third
quarter was higher than the prior year period due to the higher
number of ounces sold and the inclusion of amortization from the
Magino mine in the current period. On a per ounce basis,
amortization of $397 per ounce was higher than the prior year
period due to the higher depletion base of the leased assets
inherited from Magino.
There was a reversal of impairment losses for
mineral properties, plant and equipment recorded during the third
quarter of 2024, related to the Young-Davidson mine, driven by an
increase in long-term gold price assumptions and consistent with
the assumptions utilized by the Company in its valuation of
Argonaut. The recoverable amount was determined to be greater than
the carrying amount which resulted in an impairment reversal of
$57.1 million ($38.6 million, net of tax), which was recorded to
mineral property, plant and equipment and an intangible asset.
The Company recognized earnings from operations
of $183.3 million in the third quarter, 122% higher than the prior
year period, driven by record revenues and a reversal of the
impairment of $57.1 million.
As at September 30, 2024, the Company held
forward contracts that were acquired as part of the acquisition of
Argonaut. These contracts, totaling 100,000 ounces in 2026 and
50,000 ounces in 2027, ensure an average forward price of $1,821
per ounce, and mature monthly throughout 2026 and 2027. As well,
the Company held option contracts totaling 18,750 ounces maturing
through the remainder of 2024, to ensure a minimum average realized
gold price of $1,942 per ounce and a maximum average realized gold
price of $2,381 per ounce. The Company recognized unrealized losses
on the gold option and forward contracts of $28.2 million, compared
to an unrealized gain of $0.6 million in the prior year period.
The Company reported net earnings of $84.5
million in the third quarter, compared to $39.4 million in the
prior year period. Included in net earnings was a reversal of
impairment of $38.6 million, net of tax, related to Young-Davidson,
partially offset by $28.2 million of unrealized losses on commodity
hedge derivatives. Adjusted earnings (1) were $78.1 million, or
$0.19 per share, which included adjustments for the reversal of
impairment, net of tax, and unrealized losses on commodity hedge
derivatives, net of tax. In addition, adjusted earnings reflects
unrealized net foreign exchange losses recorded within deferred
taxes and foreign exchange of $1.8 million and other adjustments
totaling $9.2 million.
(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and
Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press
release and associated MD&A for a description and calculation
of these measures.
Associated Documents
This press release should be read in conjunction
with the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements for
the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 and associated
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), which are
available from the Company's website, www.alamosgold.com, in the
"Investors" section under "Reports and Financials", and on SEDAR+
(www.sedarplus.ca) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
Reminder of Third Quarter 2024 Results
Conference Call
The Company's senior management will host a
conference call on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00 am ET to
discuss the results. Participants may join the conference call via
webcast or through the following dial-in numbers:
Toronto and
International: |
(416)
406-0743 |
Toll free (Canada and the United States): |
(800) 898-3989 |
Participant passcode: |
7495836# |
Webcast: |
www.alamosgold.com |
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A playback will be available until December 7,
2024 by dialling (905) 694-9451 or (800) 408-3053 within Canada and
the United States. The passcode is 8101878#. The webcast will be
archived at www.alamosgold.com.
Qualified Persons
Chris Bostwick, FAusIMM, Alamos’ Senior Vice
President, Technical Services, who is a qualified person within the
meaning of National Instrument 43-101 ("Qualified Person"), has
reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information
contained in this press release.
About Alamos
Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold
producer with diversified production from three operations in North
America. This includes the Young-Davidson mine and Island Gold
District in northern Ontario, Canada, and the Mulatos District in
Sonora State, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a strong
portfolio of growth projects, including the Phase 3+ Expansion at
Island Gold, and the Lynn Lake project in Manitoba, Canada. Alamos
employs more than 2,400 people and is committed to the highest
standards of sustainable development. The Company’s shares are
traded on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol “AGI”.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Scott K.
Parsons |
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Senior Vice-President,
Corporate Development & Investor Relations |
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(416) 368-9932 x 5439 |
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Khalid Elhaj |
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Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations |
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(416) 368-9932 x 5427 |
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Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains or incorporates by
reference “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking
information” as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S.
securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or
developments that the Company expects to occur are, or may be
deemed, to be, forward-looking statements and are based on
expectations, estimates and projects as at the date of this press
release. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always,
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
"expect", “assume”, "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "objective",
"estimate", “potential”, "forecast", "budget", “target”, "goal",
“on track”, "on pace", “outlook”, “continue”, “ongoing”, “plan” or
variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions or
statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”,
“would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved or the
negative connotation of such terms.
Such statements include, but may not be limited
to, guidance and expectations pertaining to: gold production,
production potential, gold grades, gold prices, foreign exchange
rates, free cash flow, total cash costs, all-in sustaining costs,
mine-site all-in sustaining costs, capital expenditures, total
sustaining and growth capital, capitalized exploration, future
fluctuations in the Company’s effective tax rate and other
statements related to the payment of taxes; expected impacts of
inflation; achieving annual guidance; the expectation that the
integration of the Island Gold mine with the Magino mine will
create one of the largest and lowest cost gold mines in Canada,
unlock significant value with pre-tax synergies, result in capital
savings, operating savings and synergies and de-risking of the
Phase 3+ Expansion project at Island Gold, increase Company-wide
gold production and longer term production potential and create
opportunities for further expansions of the combined Island Gold
and Magino operations; expectation that Island Gold ore will be
processed at the Magino mill commencing in 2025; increases to
production, value of operation and decreases to costs resulting
from intended completion of the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold;
intended infrastructure investments in, method of funding for, and
timing of the completion of, the Phase 3+ Expansion; timing of
construction decision for the Lynn Lake project; timing of
completion of an additional study incorporating Burnt Timber and
Linkwood into the Lynn Lake project and potential production and
economic upside; the expectation that the Lynn Lake project will be
an attractive, low-cost long-life growth project in Canada with
significant exploration upside; expenditures on the development of
the Lynn Lake project; exploration potential, budgets, focuses,
programs, targets and projected exploration results; returns to
stakeholders; potential for further growth from PDA and anticipated
timing of development of and production from PDA; mine life,
including an anticipated mine life extension at Mulatos; Mineral
Reserve life; Mineral Reserve and Resource grades; reserve and
resource estimates; mining and milling rates; the Company’s
approach to reduction of its environmental footprint, community
relations and governance; as well as other general information as
to strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance,
such as the Company’s expansion plans, project timelines,
production plans and expected sustainable productivity increases,
expected increases in mining activities and corresponding cost
efficiencies, forecasted cash shortfalls and the Company’s ability
to fund them, cost estimates, sufficiency of working capital for
future commitments and other statements that express management’s
expectations or estimates of future plans and performance.
Alamos cautions that forward-looking statements
are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions
that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the time of
making such statements, are inherently subject to significant
business, economic, technical, legal, political and competitive
uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in
the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be
placed on such statements and information.
Risk factors that may affect Alamos’ ability to
achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking
statements in this document include, but are not limited to:
changes to current estimates of mineral reserves and resources;
changes to production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected
ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing and recovery rate
estimates which may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, weather
issues, labour and contractor availability and other operating or
technical difficulties); operations may be exposed to illnesses,
diseases, epidemics and pandemics, the impact of any illness,
disease, epidemic or pandemic on the broader market and the trading
price of the Company's shares; provincial and federal orders or
mandates (including with respect to mining operations generally or
auxiliary businesses or services required for the Company’s
operations) in Canada, Mexico, the United States and Türkiye; the
duration of any regulatory responses to any illness, disease,
epidemic or pandemic; government and the Company’s attempts to
reduce the spread of any illness, disease, epidemic or pandemic
which may affect many aspects of the Company's operations including
the ability to transport personnel to and from site, contractor and
supply availability and the ability to sell or deliver gold doré
bars; fluctuations in the price of gold or certain other
commodities such as, diesel fuel, natural gas, and electricity;
changes in foreign exchange rates (particularly the Canadian
Dollar, Mexican peso, U.S. dollar and Turkish lira); the impact of
inflation; changes in the Company's credit rating; any decision to
declare a quarterly dividend; employee and community relations;
litigation and administrative proceedings (including but not
limited to the investment treaty claim announced on April 20, 2021
against the Republic of Türkiye by the Company’s wholly-owned
Netherlands subsidiaries, Alamos Gold Holdings Coöperatief U.A, and
Alamos Gold Holdings B.V., the application for judicial review of
the positive Decision Statement issued by the Department of
Environment and Climate Change Canada commenced by the Mathias
Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) in respect of the Lynn Lake project and
the MCCN’s corresponding internal appeal of the Environment Act
Licenses issued by the Province of Manitoba for the project) and
any resulting court or arbitral decision(s); disruptions affecting
operations; risks associated with the startup of new mines;
availability of and increased costs associated with mining inputs
and labour; delays with the Phase 3+ expansion project at the
Island Gold mine; court or other administrative decisions impacting
the Company’s approved Environmental Impact Study and/or issued
project permits, construction decisions and any development of the
Lynn Lake project; delays in the development or updating of mine
plans; changes with respect to the intended method of accessing and
mining the deposit at PDA and changes related to the intended
method of processing any ore from the deposit of PDA; the risk that
the Company’s mines may not perform as planned; uncertainty with
the Company’s ability to secure additional capital to execute its
business plans; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and
development, including the risks of obtaining and maintaining
necessary licenses and permits, including the necessary licenses,
permits, authorizations and/or approvals from the appropriate
regulatory authorities for the Company’s development stage and
operating assets; labour and contractor availability (and being
able to secure the same on favourable terms); contests over title
to properties; expropriation or nationalization of property;
inherent risks and hazards associated with mining and mineral
processing including environmental hazards, industrial hazards,
industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures
and cave-ins; changes in national and local government legislation,
controls or regulations in Canada, Mexico, Türkiye, the United
States and other jurisdictions in which the Company does or may
carry on business in the future; increased costs and risks related
to the potential impact of climate change; failure to comply with
environmental and health and safety laws and regulations;
disruptions in the maintenance or provision of required
infrastructure and information technology systems; risk of loss due
to sabotage, protests and other civil disturbances; the impact of
global liquidity and credit availability and the values of assets
and liabilities based on projected future cash flows; risks arising
from holding derivative instruments; and business opportunities
that may be pursued by the Company. The litigation against the
Republic of Türkiye, described above, results from the actions of
the Turkish government in respect of the Company’s projects in the
Republic of Türkiye. Such litigation is a mitigation effort and may
not be effective or successful. If unsuccessful, the Company’s
projects in Türkiye may be subject to resource nationalism and
further expropriation; the Company may lose any remaining value of
its assets and gold mining projects in Türkiye and its ability to
operate in Türkiye. Even if the litigation is successful, there is
no certainty as to the quantum of any damages award or recovery of
all, or any, legal costs. Any resumption of activities in Türkiye,
or even retaining control of its assets and gold mining projects in
Türkiye can only result from agreement with the Turkish government.
The investment treaty claim described in this press release may
have an impact on foreign direct investment in the Republic of
Türkiye which may result in changes to the Turkish economy,
including but not limited to high rates of inflation and
fluctuation of the Turkish Lira which may also affect the Company’s
relationship with the Turkish government, the Company’s ability to
effectively operate in Türkiye, and which may have a negative
effect on overall anticipated project values.
Additional risk factors and details with respect
to risk factors that may affect the Company’s ability to achieve
the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements
contained in this press release are set out in the Company's latest
40-F/Annual Information Form under the heading “Risk Factors”,
which is available on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca or on
EDGAR at www.sec.gov. The foregoing should be reviewed in
conjunction with the information, risk factors and assumptions
found in this press release.
The Company disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by applicable law.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
Concerning Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources
Measured, Indicated and Inferred
Resources: All resource and reserve estimates included in
this press release or documents referenced in this press release
have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument
43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101")
and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the
"CIM") - CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (the "CIM
Standards"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian
Securities Administrators, which established standards for all
public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical
information concerning mineral projects. Mining disclosure in the
United States was previously required to comply with SEC Industry
Guide 7 (“SEC Industry Guide 7”) under the United States Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted final rules, to replace SEC
Industry Guide 7 with new mining disclosure rules under sub-part
1300 of Regulation S-K of the U.S. Securities Act (“Regulation S-K
1300”) which became mandatory for U.S. reporting companies
beginning with the first fiscal year commencing on or after January
1, 2021. Under Regulation S-K 1300, the SEC now recognizes
estimates of “Measured Mineral Resources”, “Indicated Mineral
Resources” and “Inferred Mineral Resources”. In addition, the SEC
has amended its definitions of “Proven Mineral Reserves” and
“Probable Mineral Reserves” to be substantially similar to
international standards.
Investors are cautioned that while the above
terms are “substantially similar” to CIM Definitions, there are
differences in the definitions under Regulation S-K 1300 and the
CIM Standards. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral
reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as
“proven mineral reserves”, “probable mineral reserves”, “measured
mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred
mineral resources” under NI 43-101 would be the same had the
Company prepared the mineral reserve or mineral resource estimates
under the standards adopted under Regulation S-K 1300. U.S.
investors are also cautioned that while the SEC recognizes
“measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and
“inferred mineral resources” under Regulation S-K 1300, investors
should not assume that any part or all of the mineralization in
these categories will ever be converted into a higher category of
mineral resources or into mineral reserves. Mineralization
described using these terms has a greater degree of uncertainty as
to its existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been
characterized as reserves. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not
to assume that any measured mineral resources, indicated mineral
resources, or inferred mineral resources that the Company reports
are or will be economically or legally mineable.
International Financial Reporting
Standards: The condensed interim consolidated financial
statements of the Company have been prepared by management in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard 34,
Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board. These accounting principles differ in
certain material respects from accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. The Company’s reporting
currency is the United States dollar unless otherwise noted.
Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP
Measures
The Company has included certain non-GAAP
financial measures to supplement its Consolidated Financial
Statements, which are presented in accordance with IFRS, including
the following:
- adjusted net
earnings and adjusted earnings per share;
- cash flow from
operating activities before changes in working capital and taxes
received;
- company-wide
free cash flow;
- total mine-site
free cash flow;
- mine-site free
cash flow;
- total cash cost
per ounce of gold sold;
- AISC per ounce
of gold sold;
- Mine-site AISC
per ounce of gold sold;
- sustaining and
non-sustaining capital expenditures; and
- adjusted
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization
("Adjusted EBITDA")
The Company believes that these measures,
together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide
investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying
performance of the Company. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have
any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they
may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other
companies. The data 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.
Management's determination of the components of non-GAAP and
additional measures are evaluated on a periodic basis influenced by
new items and transactions, a review of investor uses and new
regulations as applicable. Any changes to the measures are duly
noted and retrospectively applied as applicable.
Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted
Earnings per Share
“Adjusted net earnings” and “adjusted earnings
per share” are non-GAAP financial measures with no standard meaning
under IFRS which exclude the following from net earnings
(loss):
- Foreign exchange
gains or losses
- Items included
in other loss
- Unrealized loss
(gain) on commodity derivatives
- Impairment and
reversals of impairment
- Certain
non-recurring items
- Foreign exchange
loss (gain) recorded in deferred tax expense
- The income and
mining tax impact of items included in other loss
Net earnings have been adjusted, including the
associated tax impact, for the group of costs in “other loss” on
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Transactions
within this grouping are: the fair value changes on non-hedged
derivatives; loss on disposal of assets; Turkish Projects care and
maintenance and arbitration costs; and transaction and integration
costs associated with the Argonaut acquisition. The adjusted
entries are also impacted for tax to the extent that the underlying
entries are impacted for tax in the unadjusted net earnings.
The Company uses adjusted net earnings for its
own internal purposes. Management’s internal budgets and forecasts
and public guidance do not reflect the items which have been
excluded from the determination of adjusted net earnings.
Consequently, the presentation of adjusted net earnings enables
shareholders to better understand the underlying operating
performance of the core mining business through the eyes of
management. Management periodically evaluates the components of
adjusted net earnings based on an internal assessment of
performance measures that are useful for evaluating the operating
performance of our business and a review of the non-GAAP measures
used by mining industry analysts and other mining companies.
Adjusted net earnings is intended to provide
additional information only and does not have any standardized
meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies. It should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared
in accordance with IFRS. The measure is not necessarily indicative
of operating profit or cash flows from operations as determined
under IFRS. The following table reconciles this non-GAAP measure to
the most directly comparable IFRS measure.
(in
millions) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net earnings |
$84.5 |
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$39.4 |
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$196.7 |
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$162.9 |
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Adjustments: |
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Foreign exchange gain |
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(2.0 |
) |
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(0.5 |
) |
|
(1.4 |
) |
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(1.6 |
) |
Reversal of impairment, net of tax |
|
(38.6 |
) |
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— |
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(38.6 |
) |
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— |
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Unrealized loss on commodity derivatives, net of tax |
|
21.2 |
|
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(0.6 |
) |
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22.6 |
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(1.1 |
) |
Other loss |
|
9.7 |
|
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4.9 |
|
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23.6 |
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|
3.7 |
|
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) recorded in deferred tax
expense |
|
3.8 |
|
|
12.4 |
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|
23.5 |
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
Other income and mining tax adjustments |
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
(0.7 |
) |
Adjusted net earnings |
$78.1 |
|
$54.5 |
|
$225.7 |
|
$159.2 |
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Adjusted earnings per share - basic |
$0.19 |
|
$0.14 |
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$0.56 |
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$0.40 |
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities
before Changes in Working Capital and Cash Taxes
“Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital and cash taxes” is a non-GAAP
performance measure that could provide an indication of the
Company’s ability to generate cash flows from operations, and is
calculated by adding back the change in working capital and taxes
received to “Cash provided by (used in) operating activities” as
presented on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
“Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working
capital” is a non-GAAP financial measure with no standard meaning
under IFRS.
The following table reconciles the non-GAAP
measure to the consolidated statements of cash flows.
(in
millions) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
Cash flow from operating activities |
$165.5 |
$112.5 |
$468.9 |
$348.6 |
Add:
Changes in working capital and taxes paid |
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27.3 |
|
20.7 |
|
49.4 |
|
50.1 |
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital and taxes paid |
$192.8 |
$133.2 |
$518.3 |
$398.7 |
Company-wide Free Cash Flow
“Company-wide free cash flow" is a non-GAAP
performance measure calculated from the consolidated operating cash
flow, less consolidated mineral property, plant and equipment
expenditures and for non-recurring costs arising from the Argonaut
acquisition. The Company believes this to be a useful indicator of
our ability to operate without reliance on additional borrowing or
usage of existing cash company-wide. Company-wide free cash flow is
intended to provide additional information only and does not have
any standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to
similar measures of performance presented by other mining
companies. Company-wide free cash flow should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared
in accordance with IFRS.
(in
millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Cash flow from operating activities |
$165.5 |
|
$112.5 |
|
$468.9 |
|
$348.6 |
|
Less:
mineral property, plant and equipment expenditures |
|
(106.8 |
) |
|
(75.2 |
) |
|
(278.9 |
) |
|
(239.2 |
) |
Add: Expenditures incurred by Argonaut Gold, but paid by Alamos
post close of the transaction1 |
|
28.8 |
|
|
— |
|
|
28.8 |
|
|
— |
|
Company-wide free cash flow |
$87.5 |
|
$37.3 |
|
$218.8 |
|
$109.4 |
|
(1) Relates to overdue
payables at the Magino mine and transaction costs incurred by
Argonaut Gold.
Mine-site Free Cash Flow
"Mine-site free cash flow" is a non-GAAP
financial performance measure calculated as cash flow from
mine-site operating activities, less mineral property, plant and
equipment expenditures. The Company believes this to be a useful
indicator of our ability to operate without reliance on additional
borrowing or usage of existing cash. Mine-site free cash flow is
intended to provide additional information only and does not have
any standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to
similar measures of performance presented by other mining
companies. Mine-site free cash flow should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared
in accordance with IFRS.
Consolidated Mine-Site Free Cash Flow |
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating
activities |
$165.5 |
|
$112.5 |
|
$468.9 |
|
$348.6 |
|
Add:
operating cash flow used by non-mine site activity |
|
28.1 |
|
|
9.7 |
|
|
61.6 |
|
|
38.9 |
|
Cash flow from operating mine-sites |
$193.6 |
|
$122.2 |
|
$530.5 |
|
$387.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mineral property, plant and
equipment expenditure |
$106.8 |
|
$75.2 |
|
$278.9 |
|
$239.2 |
|
Less:
capital expenditures from development projects, and corporate |
|
(7.0 |
) |
($ |
5.6 |
) |
|
(17.5 |
) |
|
(14.8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditure and capital advances from
mine-sites |
$99.8 |
|
$69.6 |
|
$261.4 |
|
$224.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total mine-site free cash flow |
$93.8 |
|
$52.6 |
|
$269.1 |
|
$163.1 |
|
Young-Davidson Mine-Site Free Cash Flow |
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating
activities |
$61.5 |
|
$43.2 |
|
$155.4 |
|
$125.8 |
|
Mineral
property, plant and equipment expenditure |
|
(25.6 |
) |
|
(12.3 |
) |
|
(64.8 |
) |
|
(43.2 |
) |
Mine-site free cash flow |
$35.9 |
|
$30.9 |
|
$90.6 |
|
$82.6 |
|
Island Gold Mine-Site Free Cash Flow |
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating
activities |
$75.7 |
|
$38.3 |
|
$187.4 |
|
$125.0 |
|
Mineral
property, plant and equipment expenditure |
|
(62.6 |
) |
|
(47.5 |
) |
|
(173.3 |
) |
|
(159.2 |
) |
Mine-site free cash flow |
$13.1 |
|
($ |
9.2 |
) |
$14.1 |
|
($ |
34.2 |
) |
Magino Mine-Site Free Cash
Flow1 |
July 12 - September 30 |
|
|
2024 |
|
(in millions) |
|
Cash
flow from operating activities2 |
($13.6 |
) |
Mineral property, plant and equipment expenditure |
|
(8.5 |
) |
Mine-site free cash flow |
($22.1 |
) |
(1) The results for Magino are for Alamos’ ownership period from
July 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024. |
|
(2) Cash flow
from operating activities for the period ending September 30, 2024
includes payment of overdue payables at Magino. |
Mulatos District Free Cash Flow |
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from operating
activities |
$70.0 |
|
$40.7 |
|
$201.3 |
|
$136.7 |
|
Mineral property, plant and
equipment expenditure |
|
(3.1 |
) |
|
(9.8 |
) |
|
(14.8 |
) |
|
(22.0 |
) |
Mine-site free cash flow |
$66.9 |
|
$ 30.9 |
|
$186.5 |
|
$114.7 |
|
Total Cash Costs per ounce
Total cash costs per ounce is a non-GAAP term
typically used by gold mining companies to assess the level of
gross margin available to the Company by subtracting these costs
from the unit price realized during the period. This non-GAAP term
is also used to assess the ability of a mining company to generate
cash flow from operations. Total cash costs per ounce includes
mining and processing costs plus applicable royalties, and net of
by-product revenue and net realizable value adjustments. Total cash
costs per ounce is exclusive of exploration costs.
Total cash costs per ounce is intended to
provide additional information only and does not have any
standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other mining companies. It should not
be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of
performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The measure is not
necessarily indicative of cash flow from operations under IFRS or
operating costs presented under IFRS.
All-in Sustaining Costs per ounce and
Mine-site All-in Sustaining Costs
The Company adopted an “all-in sustaining costs
per ounce” non-GAAP performance measure in accordance with the
World Gold Council published in June 2013. The Company believes the
measure more fully defines the total costs associated with
producing gold; however, this performance measure has no
standardized meaning. Accordingly, there may be some variation in
the method of computation of “all-in sustaining costs per ounce” as
determined by the Company compared with other mining companies. In
this context, “all-in sustaining costs per ounce” for the
consolidated Company reflects total mining and processing costs,
corporate and administrative costs, share-based compensation,
exploration costs, sustaining capital, and other operating
costs.
For the purposes of calculating "mine-site
all-in sustaining costs" at the individual mine-sites, the Company
does not include an allocation of corporate and administrative
costs and share-based compensation, as detailed in the
reconciliations below.
Sustaining capital expenditures are expenditures
that do not increase annual gold ounce production at a mine site
and excludes all expenditures at the Company’s development projects
as well as certain expenditures at the Company’s operating sites
that are deemed expansionary in nature. Non-sustaining capital
expenditures are expenditures primarily incurred at development
projects and costs related to major projects at existing
operations, where the these projects will materially benefit the
mine site. Capitalized exploration expenditures are expenditures
that meet the IFRS definition for capitalization and are incurred
to further expand the known Mineral Reserve and Resource at
existing operations or development projects. For each mine-site
reconciliation, corporate and administrative costs, and non-site
specific costs are not included in the all-in sustaining cost per
ounce calculation.
All-in
sustaining costs per gold ounce is
intended to provide additional information only and does not
have
any standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other mining companies. It
should not be
considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The measure is not necessarily indicative of cash flow from operations under IFRS or operating costs presented under IFRS.
Total Cash Costs and All-in Sustaining
Costs per Ounce Reconciliation Tables
The following tables reconciles these non-GAAP
measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures on a
Company-wide and individual mine-site basis.
Total Cash
Costs and AISC Reconciliation - Company-wide |
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in millions, except ounces and per ounce figures) |
|
|
|
|
Mining and processing |
$142.8 |
|
$108.3 |
$381.0 |
|
$323.9 |
Silver by-product credits |
|
(3.4 |
) |
|
— |
|
(9.4 |
) |
|
— |
Royalties |
|
3.5 |
|
|
2.5 |
|
9.1 |
|
|
7.5 |
Total cash costs |
|
142.9 |
|
|
110.8 |
|
380.7 |
|
|
331.4 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
145,204 |
|
|
132,668 |
|
418,976 |
|
|
397,253 |
Total cash costs per ounce |
$984 |
|
$835 |
$909 |
|
$834 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
cash costs |
$142.9 |
|
$110.8 |
$380.7 |
|
$331.4 |
Corporate and administrative (1) |
|
8.2 |
|
|
6.3 |
|
23.5 |
|
|
20.0 |
Sustaining capital expenditures (2) |
|
32.7 |
|
|
27.3 |
|
80.1 |
|
|
77.6 |
Sustaining finance leases |
|
5.4 |
|
|
— |
|
5.4 |
|
|
— |
Share-based compensation |
|
13.7 |
|
|
1.8 |
|
29.8 |
|
|
15.4 |
Sustaining exploration |
|
1.4 |
|
|
0.7 |
|
3.2 |
|
|
1.9 |
Accretion of decommissioning liabilities |
|
2.6 |
|
|
1.8 |
|
6.6 |
|
|
5.1 |
Total all-in sustaining costs |
$206.9 |
|
$148.7 |
$529.3 |
|
$451.4 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
145,204 |
|
|
132,633 |
|
418,976 |
|
|
397,253 |
All-in sustaining costs per ounce |
$1,425 |
|
$1,121 |
$1,263 |
|
$1,136 |
(1) Corporate and administrative expenses
exclude expenses incurred at development
properties.(2) Sustaining capital expenditures are defined as
those expenditures which do not increase annual gold ounce
production at a mine site and exclude all expenditures at growth
projects and certain expenditures at operating sites which are
deemed expansionary in nature. Total sustaining capital
expenditures for the period are as follows:
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures per cash
flow statement |
$106.8 |
|
$75.2 |
|
$278.9 |
|
$239.2 |
|
Less: non-sustaining capital
expenditures at: |
|
|
|
|
Young-Davidson |
|
(9.8 |
) |
|
(1.5 |
) |
|
(29.7 |
) |
|
(8.1 |
) |
Island Gold |
|
(54.9 |
) |
|
(36.9 |
) |
|
(139.9 |
) |
|
(126.2 |
) |
Magino(1) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Mulatos District |
|
(2.4 |
) |
|
(3.9 |
) |
|
(11.7 |
) |
|
(12.5 |
) |
Corporate and other |
|
(7.0 |
) |
|
(5.6 |
) |
|
(17.5 |
) |
|
(14.8 |
) |
Sustaining capital expenditures |
$32.7 |
|
$27.3 |
|
$80.1 |
|
$77.6 |
|
(1) The results for Magino are for Alamos’
ownership period from July 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Young-Davidson Total Cash Costs and Mine-site AISC
Reconciliation |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in millions, except ounces and per ounce figures) |
|
|
|
|
Mining and processing |
$43.7 |
|
$41.4 |
$135.9 |
|
$123.4 |
Silver by-product credits |
|
(0.9 |
) |
|
— |
|
(2.2 |
) |
|
— |
Royalties |
|
1.6 |
|
|
1.3 |
|
4.4 |
|
|
3.9 |
Total cash costs |
$44.4 |
|
$42.7 |
$138.1 |
|
$127.3 |
Gold
ounces sold |
|
42,966 |
|
|
45,498 |
|
127,833 |
|
|
134,744 |
Total cash costs per ounce |
$1,033 |
|
$939 |
$1,080 |
|
$945 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash costs |
$44.4 |
|
$42.7 |
$138.1 |
|
$127.3 |
Sustaining capital
expenditures |
|
15.8 |
|
|
10.8 |
|
35.1 |
|
|
35.1 |
Accretion of decommissioning liabilities |
|
0.2 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
0.4 |
|
|
0.3 |
Total all-in sustaining costs |
$60.4 |
|
$53.6 |
$173.6 |
|
$162.7 |
Gold
ounces sold |
|
42,966 |
|
|
45,498 |
|
127,833 |
|
|
134,744 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce |
$1,406 |
|
$1,178 |
$1,358 |
|
$1,207 |
Island
Gold Total Cash Costs and Mine-site AISC
Reconciliation |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in millions, except ounces and per ounce figures) |
|
|
|
|
Mining and processing |
$22.2 |
|
$20.8 |
$64.8 |
|
$59.9 |
Silver by-product credits |
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
— |
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
— |
Royalties |
|
0.9 |
|
|
0.7 |
|
2.4 |
|
|
1.9 |
Total cash costs |
$22.9 |
|
$21.5 |
$66.6 |
|
$61.8 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
38,679 |
|
|
35,255 |
|
112,575 |
|
|
97,165 |
Total cash costs per ounce |
$592 |
|
$610 |
$592 |
|
$636 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
cash costs |
$22.9 |
|
$21.5 |
$66.6 |
|
$61.8 |
Sustaining capital expenditures |
|
7.7 |
|
|
10.6 |
|
33.4 |
|
|
33.0 |
Accretion of decommissioning liabilities |
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
0.4 |
|
|
0.4 |
Total all-in sustaining costs |
$30.7 |
|
$32.3 |
$100.4 |
|
$95.2 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
38,679 |
|
|
35,255 |
|
112,575 |
|
|
97,165 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce |
$794 |
|
$916 |
$892 |
|
$980 |
Magino
Total Cash Costs and Mine-site AISC Reconciliation |
|
July 12 - September 30 |
|
|
2024 |
(in millions, except ounces and per ounce figures) |
|
Mining and processing |
$29.5 |
Silver by-product credits |
|
— |
Royalties |
|
0.4 |
Total cash costs |
$29.9 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
14,766 |
Total cash costs per ounce |
$2,025 |
|
|
Total
cash costs |
$29.9 |
Sustaining capital expenditures |
|
8.5 |
Sustaining finance leases |
|
5.4 |
Sustaining exploration |
|
0.3 |
Accretion of decommissioning liabilities |
|
0.3 |
Total all-in sustaining costs |
$44.4 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
14,766 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce |
$3,007 |
(1) The results for Magino are for Alamos’
ownership period from July 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024. |
|
Mulatos
District Total Cash Costs and Mine-site AISC
Reconciliation |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
(in millions, except ounces and per ounce figures) |
|
|
|
|
Mining and processing |
$47.4 |
|
$46.1 |
$150.8 |
|
$140.6 |
Silver by-product credits |
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
— |
|
(6.6 |
) |
|
— |
Royalties |
|
0.6 |
|
|
0.5 |
|
1.9 |
|
|
1.7 |
Total cash costs |
$45.7 |
|
$46.6 |
$146.1 |
|
$142.3 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
48,793 |
|
|
51,880 |
|
163,802 |
|
|
165,344 |
Total cash costs per ounce |
$937 |
|
$898 |
$892 |
|
$861 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
cash costs |
$45.7 |
|
$46.6 |
$146.1 |
|
$142.3 |
Sustaining capital expenditures |
|
0.7 |
|
|
5.9 |
|
3.1 |
|
|
9.5 |
Sustaining exploration |
|
0.7 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
1.7 |
|
|
0.5 |
Accretion of decommissioning liabilities |
|
1.8 |
|
|
1.5 |
|
5.3 |
|
|
4.4 |
Total all-in sustaining costs |
$48.9 |
|
$54.2 |
$156.2 |
|
$156.7 |
Gold ounces sold |
|
48,793 |
|
|
51,880 |
|
163,802 |
|
|
165,344 |
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce |
$1,002 |
|
$1,045 |
$954 |
|
$948 |
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents net earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization and removes the
effects of certain items that the Company believes are not
reflective of the Company's underlying performance for the
reporting period. The measure also removes the impact of non-cash
items such as impairment loss charges or reversals, and realized
and unrealized gains or losses on derivative financial instruments.
Adjusted EBITDA is an indicator of the Company’s ability to
generate liquidity by producing operating cash flow to fund working
capital needs, service debt obligations, and fund capital
expenditures.
Adjusted EBITDA does not have any standardized
meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other mining companies. It should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared
in accordance with IFRS.
The following is a reconciliation of adjusted
EBITDA to the consolidated financial statements:
(in
millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Net earnings |
$ |
84.5 |
|
$ |
39.4 |
|
$ |
196.7 |
|
$ |
162.9 |
|
Add back: |
|
|
|
|
Reversal of impairment |
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
— |
|
Finance expense |
|
6.2 |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
2.7 |
|
Amortization |
|
57.7 |
|
|
47.2 |
|
|
160.1 |
|
|
139.6 |
|
Unrealized losses on commodity derivatives |
|
28.2 |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
30.1 |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
Deferred income tax expense |
|
39.8 |
|
|
23.8 |
|
|
96.6 |
|
|
26.4 |
|
Current income tax expense |
|
16.9 |
|
|
15.0 |
|
|
51.7 |
|
|
53.2 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
176.2 |
|
$ |
125.4 |
|
$ |
484.3 |
|
$ |
383.7 |
|
(1) Adjusted EBITDA has been restated in the
prior year comparatives to include the impact of non-cash
unrealized gains or losses on derivative financial instruments.
Additional GAAP Measures
Additional GAAP measures are presented on the
face of the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive
income (loss) and are not meant to be a substitute for other
subtotals or totals presented in accordance with IFRS, but rather
should be evaluated in conjunction with such IFRS measures. The
following additional GAAP measures are used and are intended to
provide an indication of the Company’s mine and operating
performance:
- Earnings from
operations - represents the amount of earnings before net finance
income/expense, foreign exchange gain/loss, other income/loss, loss
on redemption of senior secured notes and income tax expense
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position,
ComprehensiveIncome, and Cash Flow |
ALAMOS GOLD
INC.Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position(Unaudited - stated in millions of United States
dollars)
|
September 30, 2024 |
|
December 31, 2023 |
A S S E T
S |
|
|
|
Current
Assets |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$291.6 |
|
|
$224.8 |
|
Equity securities |
|
23.9 |
|
|
|
13.0 |
|
Amounts receivable |
|
34.8 |
|
|
|
53.4 |
|
Inventory |
|
243.1 |
|
|
|
271.2 |
|
Other current assets |
|
14.5 |
|
|
|
23.6 |
|
Total Current
Assets |
|
607.9 |
|
|
|
586.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current
Assets |
|
|
|
Mineral property, plant and
equipment |
|
4,550.0 |
|
|
|
3,360.1 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
75.2 |
|
|
|
9.0 |
|
Inventory |
|
13.4 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other non-current assets |
|
46.1 |
|
|
|
46.1 |
|
Total Assets |
$5,292.6 |
|
|
$4,001.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
L I A B I L I T I E
S |
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities |
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities |
$246.3 |
|
|
$194.0 |
|
Current portion of derivative
liabilities |
|
6.4 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
Current portion of deferred
revenue |
|
83.3 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
16.2 |
|
|
|
40.3 |
|
Current portion of lease
liabilities |
|
17.3 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Current portion of
decommissioning liabilities |
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
Total Current
Liabilities |
|
374.4 |
|
|
|
247.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current
Liabilities |
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
803.7 |
|
|
|
703.6 |
|
Derivative liabilities |
|
140.7 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
30.2 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Debt and financing
obligations |
|
252.6 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
27.3 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Decommissioning
liabilities |
|
155.4 |
|
|
|
124.2 |
|
Other non-current
liabilities |
|
1.7 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
Total Liabilities |
|
1,786.0 |
|
|
|
1,077.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
E Q U I T
Y |
|
|
|
Share capital |
$4,134.1 |
|
|
$3,738.6 |
|
Contributed surplus |
|
88.7 |
|
|
|
88.6 |
|
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss |
|
(33.4 |
) |
|
|
(26.9 |
) |
Deficit |
|
(682.8 |
) |
|
|
(876.8 |
) |
Total Equity |
|
3,506.6 |
|
|
|
2,923.5 |
|
Total Liabilities and Equity |
$5,292.6 |
|
|
$4,001.2 |
|
|
ALAMOS GOLD
INC.Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income(Unaudited - stated in millions of United States
dollars, except share and per share amounts)
|
For three months ended |
|
For nine months ended |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
OPERATING
REVENUES |
$360.9 |
|
|
$256.2 |
|
|
$971.1 |
|
|
$768.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COST OF
SALES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mining and processing |
|
142.8 |
|
|
|
108.3 |
|
|
|
381.0 |
|
|
|
323.9 |
|
Royalties |
|
3.5 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
|
9.1 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
Amortization |
|
57.7 |
|
|
|
47.2 |
|
|
|
160.1 |
|
|
|
139.6 |
|
|
|
204.0 |
|
|
|
158.0 |
|
|
|
550.2 |
|
|
|
471.0 |
|
EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration |
|
8.8 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
21.2 |
|
|
|
16.1 |
|
Corporate and
administrative |
|
8.2 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
23.5 |
|
|
|
20.0 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
13.7 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
29.8 |
|
|
|
15.4 |
|
Reversal of impairment |
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
177.6 |
|
|
|
173.6 |
|
|
|
567.6 |
|
|
|
522.5 |
|
EARNINGS FROM
OPERATIONS |
|
183.3 |
|
|
|
82.6 |
|
|
|
403.5 |
|
|
|
246.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance expense |
|
(6.2 |
) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
(6.2 |
) |
|
|
(2.7 |
) |
Foreign exchange gain |
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
|
Unrealized (loss) gain on
commodity derivatives |
|
(28.2 |
) |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
(30.1 |
) |
|
|
1.1 |
|
Other loss |
|
(9.7 |
) |
|
|
(4.9 |
) |
|
|
(23.6 |
) |
|
|
(3.7 |
) |
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES |
$141.2 |
|
|
$78.2 |
|
|
$345.0 |
|
|
$242.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
TAXES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current income tax
expense |
|
(16.9 |
) |
|
|
(15.0 |
) |
|
|
(51.7 |
) |
|
|
(53.2 |
) |
Deferred income tax
expense |
|
(39.8 |
) |
|
|
(23.8 |
) |
|
|
(96.6 |
) |
|
|
(26.4 |
) |
NET
EARNINGS |
$84.5 |
|
|
$39.4 |
|
|
$196.7 |
|
|
$162.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items that may be subsequently
reclassified to net earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in fair value of currency hedging instruments, net of
taxes |
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(3.8 |
) |
|
|
(5.7 |
) |
|
|
4.0 |
|
Net change in fair value of fuel hedging instruments, net of
taxes |
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Items that will not be reclassified to net earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gain on equity securities, net of taxes |
|
6.6 |
|
|
|
(6.1 |
) |
|
|
25.0 |
|
|
|
(9.0 |
) |
Total other
comprehensive income (loss) |
$6.1 |
|
|
($ |
9.7 |
) |
|
$19.0 |
|
|
($ |
5.0 |
) |
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME |
$90.6 |
|
|
$29.7 |
|
|
$215.7 |
|
|
$157.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER
SHARE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
– basic |
$0.20 |
|
|
$0.10 |
|
|
$0.49 |
|
|
$0.41 |
|
–
diluted |
$0.20 |
|
|
$0.10 |
|
|
$0.48 |
|
|
$0.41 |
|
|
ALAMOS GOLD
INC.Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows(Unaudited - stated in millions of United States
dollars)
|
For three months ended |
|
For nine months ended |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED
IN): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATING
ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
$84.5 |
|
|
$39.4 |
|
|
$196.7 |
|
|
$162.9 |
|
Adjustments for items not
involving cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization |
|
57.7 |
|
|
|
47.2 |
|
|
|
160.1 |
|
|
|
139.6 |
|
Reversal of Impairment |
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(57.1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Foreign exchange gain |
|
(2.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
|
(1.6 |
) |
Current income tax expense |
|
16.9 |
|
|
|
15.0 |
|
|
|
51.7 |
|
|
|
53.2 |
|
Deferred income tax expense |
|
39.8 |
|
|
|
23.8 |
|
|
|
96.6 |
|
|
|
26.4 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
13.7 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
29.8 |
|
|
|
15.4 |
|
Finance expense |
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
|
Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity derivatives |
|
28.2 |
|
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
30.1 |
|
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
Other |
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
Changes in working capital and
taxes paid |
|
(27.3 |
) |
|
|
(20.7 |
) |
|
|
(49.4 |
) |
|
|
(50.1 |
) |
|
|
165.5 |
|
|
|
112.5 |
|
|
|
468.9 |
|
|
|
348.6 |
|
INVESTING
ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mineral property, plant and
equipment |
|
(106.8 |
) |
|
|
(75.2 |
) |
|
|
(278.9 |
) |
|
|
(239.2 |
) |
Investment in Argonaut, net of
cash acquired |
|
6.7 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(30.2 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Proceeds from disposition of
equity securities |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
Investment in equity
securities |
|
(10.9 |
) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
(11.1 |
) |
|
|
(2.7 |
) |
Acquisition of Orford -
transaction costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
(111.0 |
) |
|
|
(76.3 |
) |
|
|
(321.2 |
) |
|
|
(242.0 |
) |
FINANCING
ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from draw down of
credit facility |
|
250.0 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
250.0 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Repayment of debt and accrued
interest assumed on Argonaut acquisition |
|
(308.3 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(308.3 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Dividends paid |
|
(8.9 |
) |
|
|
(8.7 |
) |
|
|
(26.0 |
) |
|
|
(26.7 |
) |
Credit facility interest and
transaction fees |
|
(4.7 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5.6 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Lease payments |
|
(5.4 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5.4 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Proceeds of issuance of
flow-through shares |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Proceeds from the exercise of
options and warrants |
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
(75.8 |
) |
|
|
(8.1 |
) |
|
|
(79.0 |
) |
|
|
(20.4 |
) |
Effect of exchange rates on
cash and cash equivalents |
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
|
(1.9 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents |
|
(22.0 |
) |
|
|
27.3 |
|
|
|
66.8 |
|
|
|
86.1 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents -
beginning of period |
|
313.6 |
|
|
|
188.6 |
|
|
|
224.8 |
|
|
|
129.8 |
|
CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD |
$291.6 |
|
|
$215.9 |
|
|
$291.6 |
|
|
$215.9 |
|
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