Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR) (the "Company", "Argonaut Gold" or
"Argonaut") is pleased to announce its financial and operating
results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. All dollar
amounts are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise
specified.
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2nd Quarter 6 months
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2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change
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Financials (000s)
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Revenue $44,930 $37,544 up 20% $88,010 $61,897 up 42%
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Net income $6,494 $11,314 down 43% $18,109 $18,574 down 3%
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Income per share -
basic $0.04 $0.12 down 67% $0.12 $0.20 down 40%
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Cash flow from
operating
activities before
changes in non-cash
operating working
capital and other
items $16,756 $16,406 up 2% $36,107 $24,547 up 47%
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Cash and cash
equivalents $139,752 $21,443 up 552% $139,752 $21,443 up 552%
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Gold production and cost:
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Gold ozs. loaded to
the pad 42,965 45,393 down 5% 82,751 89,562 down 8%
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Gold ozs. produced 33,586 24,123 up 39% 62,493 45,007 up 39%
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Gold ozs. sold 31,756 23,247 up 37% 57,197 37,745 up 52%
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Average realized
sales price $1,388 $1,600 down 13% $1,492 $1,630 down 8%
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Cash cost per gold
oz sold $643 $620 up 4% $621 $627 down 1%
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SECOND QUARTER 2013 & RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
-- Capital expenditures of $31.1 million on mineral properties, plant and
equipment
-- El Castillo operations:
-- Record tonnes crushed and loaded to the east pad
-- West Side Pad 8 loading continues with ongoing construction during
2013
-- Overland conveying construction initiated with completion and
operation expected in the third quarter
-- La Colorada operations:
-- Pre-stripping continues at the La Colorada pit
-- New crushing system has been installed and is expected to be
complete and operational in the third quarter of 2013
-- San Antonio and Magino permitting process continues
-- Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company acquired the rights to a 3% net
smelter royalty on certain La Colorada mining concessions for $3.6
million. This royalty was assessed at $10.3 million in the economic
analysis in the La Colorada Project National Instrument 43-101
Preliminary Economic Assessment dated December 30, 2011.
CEO Commentary
Pete Dougherty, President and CEO of Argonaut Gold, stated "This
was a tremendous quarter and first half of the year for the
Company. New production highs were achieved while implementing new
capital expansion programs. The majority of capital expenditures at
El Castillo and La Colorada have been incurred in the first half of
the year. El Castillo pad construction will continue through the
year and construction of the overland conveyor is expected to be
completed and operational by the end of the third quarter. The La
Colorada crusher has been installed and is in the commissioning
stages. Cash costs at El Castillo have been relatively constant
since inception in spite of inflationary pressures. The 2013
capital expenditure projects is aimed at reducing operating costs
and providing production growth at both mines."
The Company is on track to meet production guidance established
at the beginning of the year. Company guidance is maintained for
120,000 to 140,000 ounces of gold production at a cash cost per
gold ounce sold of $630 to $660 (cash cost per gold ounce sold is a
non-IFRS measure, see note below).
Financial Results - Second Quarter 2013
During the second quarter of 2013, revenue was $44.9 million
from gold sales of 31,756 ounces, compared to $37.5 million from
gold sales of 23,247 ounces in the second quarter of 2012. Cash
cost per gold ounce sold in the quarter was $643, compared to $620
in the same period of the prior year.
During the second quarter of 2013, gross profit was $16.9
million, compared to $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2012.
During the quarter, profit from operations was $12.8 million,
compared to $15.9 million in the same period of the prior year. Net
income for the period was $6.5 million, or $0.04 per basic share,
versus $11.3 million, or $0.12 per basic share, in the second
quarter of 2012.
Cash and cash equivalents was $139.8 million at June 30, 2013.
Capital expenditures in the second quarter were $31.1 million,
primarily as a result of infrastructure improvements at the El
Castillo and La Colorada mines.
Financial Results - Six months ended June 30, 2013
During the six months ended June 30, 2013, revenue was $88.0
million from gold sales of 57,197 ounces, compared to $61.9 million
from gold sales of 37,745 ounces in the first half of 2012. Cash
cost per gold ounce sold in the six months ended June 30, 2013 was
$621, compared to $627 in the same period of the prior year.
During the first half of 2013, gross profit was $37.8 million,
compared to $30.5 million in the first half of 2012. During the six
months ended June 30, 2013, profit from operations was $30.0
million, compared to $25.6 million in the same period of the prior
year. Net income for the period was $18.1 million, or $0.12 per
basic share, versus $18.6 million, or $0.20 per basic share, in the
six months ended June 30, 2012.
This press release should be read in conjunction with the
Company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial
statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and
associated management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), which
are available from the Company's website, www.argonautgold.com, in
the "Investors" section under "Financial Filings", and under the
Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
El CASTILLO OPERATING STATISTICS
3 Months Ended June 30 6 Months Ended June 30
% %
2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change
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Mining (Tonnes)
Tonnes ore 3,277,688 2,506,756 up 31% 6,450,460 5,557,283 up 16%
Tonnes waste 3,417,585 2,530,645 up 35% 6,431,190 5,445,042 up 18%
Tonnes mined 6,695,273 5,037,401 up 33% 12,881,650 11,002,325 up 17%
Waste / Ore
ratio 1.04 1.01 up 3% 1.00 0.98 up 2%
Heap Leach Pad
(Tonnes)
Tonnes ore
direct to
leach pad 1,710,134 1,533,188 up 12% 3,439,530 3,717,080 down 7%
Tonnes crushed 1,564,681 1,164,340 up 34% 2,996,367 2,002,718 up 50%
Production
Gold grade
(g/t) 0.38 0.41 down 7% 0.37 0.38 down 3%
Gold loaded to
leach pad (oz) 40,169 35,220 up 14% 76,192 70,503 up 8%
Gold produced
(oz) 28,075 19,533 up 44% 51,200 37,332 up 37%
Gold ounces
sold 26,705 17,949 up 49% 46,214 32,447 up 42%
Silver ounces
sold 8,940 2,410 up 271% 17,627 3,820 up 361%
Cash cost per
gold ounce
sold $691 $632 up 9% $695 $635 up 9%
(1) "g/t" is grams per tonne
(2) "oz" means troy ounce
Summary of Production Results at El Castillo
Total tonnes mined in the second quarter 2013 were up 33
percent, compared to the second quarter of 2012. Record crushed
tonnes were achieved again with 1.6 million tonnes during the
second quarter, representing a 34 percent increase over the second
quarter of 2012. The total ounces loaded to the leach pad were
40,169 in the second quarter of 2013, a 14 percent increase over
the second quarter of 2012. The stripping ratio of waste to ore
remained relatively consistent between periods.
The 2013 production guidance is expected to be between
90,000-100,000 ounces with a cash cost between $700 and $725 per
gold ounce sold.
LA COLORADA OPERATING STATISTICS
3 Months Ended June 30 6 Months Ended June 30
2013 2012 % Change 2013 2012 % Change
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Mining (Tonnes)
Tonnes ore 341,782 - up 100% 898,419 - up 100%
Tonnes waste 3,801,660 - up 100% 7,600,285 - up 100%
Tonnes mined 4,143,442 - up 100% 8,498,704 - up 100%
Waste / ore ratio 11.12 - up 100% 8.46 - up 100%
Tonnes moved 4,143,442 840,241 up 393% 8,498,704 1,518,551 up 460%
Heap Leach Pad
(Tonnes)
Crushed ore
tonnes to pad 312,466 743,533 down 58% 715,014 1,423,929 down 50%
Production
Gold grade (g/t) 0.28 0.43 down 35% 0.29 0.42 down 31%
Gold loaded to
leach pad (oz) 2,796 10,173 down 73% 6,559 19,059 down 66%
Gold produced
(oz) 5,511 4,590 up 20% 11,293 7,675 up 47%
Gold ounces sold 5,051 5,298 down 5% 10,983 5,298 up 107%
Silver produced
(oz) 45,318 25,796 up 76% 90,197 42,978 up 110%
Silver ounces
sold 27,801 9,748 up 185% 82,070 9,748 up 742%
Cash Cost per
ounce sold $391 $578 down 32% $309 $578 down 47%
(1) "g/t" is grams per tonne
(2) "oz" means troy ounce
Summary of Production Results at La Colorada
2013 production to date has exceeded initial forecasts as
re-leaching of the old heap leach material pad has continued. Ore
tonnes processed and grades are expected to increase in the second
half of the year as the pit is opened to higher grade ore during
the third quarter. During the third quarter we also anticipate the
crusher to be completed and operational.
The 2013 production guidance is between 30,000-40,000 ounces,
back loaded to the second half of the year, with a cash cost, net
of by-product credits, between $450 and $475 per gold ounce
sold.
Expansion Projects for 2013
The Company plans on investing $80 million on capital
expenditures and exploration initiatives in 2013. Major capital
expenditures in 2013 are expected to include approximately $30
million at El Castillo, $22 million at La Colorada, $10 million at
Magino (excluding exploration) and $4 million at San Antonio.
Exploration expenditures in 2013 are expected to amount to $10
million. Additionally, the Company will incur $4 million for the
purchased rights to a royalty on certain La Colorada mining
concessions.
The Company will be hosting a conference call and webcast to
discuss the second quarter financial results on August 13, 2013 at
8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT).
Q2 Conference Call Information:
Toll Free (North America): 1-866-223-7781
International: 1-416-340-8018
Webcast: http://www.argonautgold.com/
Q2 Conference Call Replay:
The conference call replay will be available from 10:30 a.m. ET on August
13, 2013 until August 20, 2013.
Toll Free Replay Call (North America): 1-800-408-3053
International Replay Call: 1-905-694-9451
Passcode: 7979249
Non-IFRS Measures
The Company included the non-IFRS measure "Cash cost per gold
ounce sold" in this press release to supplement its financial
statements which are presented in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Cash cost per gold ounce
sold is equal to production costs less silver sales divided by gold
ounces sold. The Company believes that this measure provides
investors with an improved ability to evaluate the performance of
the Company. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning
prescribed under IFRS. 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. Please see the MD&A for full
disclosure on non-IFRS measures.
Technical Information and Mineral Properties Reports
For further information on the Company's properties please see
the reports as listed below on the Company's website or on
www.sedar.com:
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El Castillo Mine NI 43-101 Technical Report on Resources and
Reserves, Argonaut Gold Inc., El Castillo Mine,
Durango State, Mexico dated November 6, 2010
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La Colorada Mine NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment La
Colorada Project, Sonora, Mexico dated December
30, 2011
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Magino Gold Project NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource
Estimate on the Magino Gold Project, Ontario,
Toronto, Canada dated October 4, 2012
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San Antonio Gold Project NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource
Estimate on the San Antonio Gold Project, Baja
California Sur, Mexico dated October 10, 2012
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About Argonaut Gold
Argonaut Gold is a Canadian gold company engaged in exploration,
mine development and production activities. Its primary assets are
the production stage El Castillo Mine in Durango, Mexico and the La
Colorada Mine in Sonora, Mexico, the advanced exploration stage San
Antonio project in Baja California Sur, Mexico, the advanced
exploration stage Magino project in Ontario, Canada and several
exploration stage projects, all of which are located in North
America.
Creating Value Beyond Gold
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements"
and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian
securities laws concerning the proposed transaction and the
business, operations and financial performance and condition of
Argonaut Gold Inc. ("Argonaut"). Forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to estimated production and mine life of
the various mineral projects of Argonaut; synergies and financial
impact of completed acquisitions; the benefits of the development
potential of the properties of Argonaut; the future price of gold,
copper, and silver; the estimation of mineral reserves and
resources; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing
and amount of estimated future production; costs of production;
success of exploration activities; and currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Except for statements of historical fact relating to
Argonaut, certain information contained herein constitutes
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
frequently characterized by words such as "plan," "expect,"
"project," "intend," "believe," "anticipate", "estimate" and other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions
"may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the
opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are
made, and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual events or results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these
assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the
control of Argonaut and there is no assurance they will prove to be
correct.
Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from
results anticipated by such forward-looking statements include
changes in market conditions, variations in ore grade or recovery
rates, risks relating to international operations, fluctuating
metal prices and currency exchange rates, changes in project
parameters, the possibility of project cost overruns or
unanticipated costs and expenses, labour disputes and other risks
of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate as anticipated. Although Argonaut has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Argonaut undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions
should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The
reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource
estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking
statements to the extent they involve estimates of the
mineralization that will be encountered if the property is
developed. Comparative market information is as of a date prior to
the date of this document.
Contacts: Argonaut Gold Inc. Nichole Cowles Investor Relations
Manager (775) 284-4422 x 101nichole.cowles@argonautgold.com
www.argonautgold.com
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