Mit die günstigsten AISC auf den Markt. Eine Wagenachse Kuh. Dividendeverdoppelt und Stream wird komplett dieses Jahr zurück gezahlt. Schuldenfrei.
Record revenues and adjusted EBITDA achieved on the back of strong gold price
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX: LUG) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUG) (OTCQX: LUGDF) ("Lundin Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to report results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by record quarterly revenues of $301 million realized from the sale of 129,396 ounces ("oz") at an average realized gold price1 of $2,379 per oz. From this, record adjusted EBITDA1 of $195 million was achieved. The Company continues to generate significant cash flow with cash from operating activities of $144 million and adjusted free cash flow1 of $112 million or $0.47 per share, which excludes the one-time finance expense incurred upon buy out of the stream loan credit facility (the "Stream Facility") and offtake commitment (the "Offtake"). Cash operating costs1 and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC")1 this quarter were $725 and $875 per oz sold, respectively. During the quarter, the Company continued to focus on operational excellence, and the underlying cost of operations was reduced. Prevailing gold prices increased royalties, however, which impacted overall cash operating costs1 and AISC1. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. PDF Version
The end of the second quarter marked the closing of the buy out of the Stream Facility and Offtake from Newmont Corporation following payment of the first tranche of the purchase price of $180 million. The second and final tranche of $150 million is due on September 30, 2024. As at June 30, 2024, Lundin Gold had a cash balance of $238 million and is now debt free.
"I'm pleased to report another record quarter for Lundin Gold across a number of key metrics. The strong financial performance achieved was underpinned by strong grades, improvements in recoveries and a high average mill throughput." Ron Hochstein, President and CEO commented, "Moving into the second half of 2024, we will continue to focus on operational excellence and will advance our now increased near-mine exploration program. We are on track with our process plant expansion project and expect operations to be positively impacted once completed by the end of this year. Additionally, our debt free position following the buy out of the Stream Facility and Offtake has allowed us to double the amount of our quarterly dividend, from $0.10 to $0.20 per share, equivalent to approximately $200 million annually." |