TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 3, 2011) - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
(Effective January 1, 2011, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is replacing Canadian GAAP for publicly accountable enterprises. As a result, Kinross will report under IFRS for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2011, with comparative information for 2010 restated under IFRS. This news release contains forward-looking information that is subject to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on page 8 of this news release. All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
-- Production(2) in the first quarter of 2011 was 642,857 gold equivalent
ounces, an 18% increase over Q1 2010. The Company has increased its
full-year production forecast from 2.5-2.6 million to 2.6-2.7 million
attributable gold equivalent ounces as a result of increasing its
ownership in the Kupol mine to 100%.
-- Revenue for the quarter was a record $937.0 million, compared with
$657.6 million in the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 42%, with an
average realized gold price of $1,327 per ounce sold compared with
$1,065 per ounce sold in Q1 2010.
-- Production cost per gold equivalent ounce(3)was $543 for Q1, compared
with $456 for Q1 2010. The full-year production cost per ounce forecast
remains consistent with previously-stated guidance, despite industry-
wide pressure on input costs. Production cost per gold equivalent ounce
on a by-product basis was $471 in Q1, compared with $412 in Q1 2010.
-- Kinross' attributable margin per ounce sold(4)was a record $784 in Q1,
compared with $609 in Q1 2010, a year-over-year increase of 29%.
-- Adjusted operating cash flow(5) for Q1 was $397.6 million, a 67%
increase over Q1 2010. Adjusted operating cash flow per share was $0.35
in Q1, versus $0.34 for Q1 2010.
-- Adjusted net earnings(1)(5) were $180.3 million, compared with $99.7
million in Q1 2010, an increase of 81%. Adjusted net earnings per share
were $0.16 in Q1, versus $0.14 per share for Q1 2010. Reported net
earnings(1)were $255.5 million, or $0.23 per share in Q1, compared with
$181.3 million, or $0.26 per share, for Q1 2010.
-- The Tasiast feasibility study is 62% complete and remains on schedule
for completion in mid-2011. A total of 135,000 metres have been drilled
since the beginning of the year and results continue to meet or exceed
expectations. Reconnaissance drilling has yielded encouraging results at
two different targets along the Tasiast trend outside of the main
Tasiast deposit.
-- Kinross' growth projects remain on schedule. At Fruta del Norte,
construction of the portal high wall for the underground exploration
decline has commenced, and negotiations with the Ecuadorian government
on an exploitation agreement are proceeding. At Lobo-Marte, exploration
on the Valy prospect has produced encouraging new results, including
discovery of two new mineralized zones. At Dvoinoye, construction of the
mine portal is complete, and development of the exploration decline
advanced 100 metres in Q1. At Paracatu, the third ball mill is 98%
complete, with commissioning continuing through the second quarter.
-- On April 27, 2011, Kinross' 75%-owned subsidiary, Chukotka Mining and
Geological Company (CMGC), completed the purchase of the 25% of CMGC
that Kinross did not already own for a total gross consideration of
approximately $350 million, giving Kinross 100% ownership of the Kupol
mine and the Kupol East-West exploration licences.
-- On March 23, 2011, Kinross completed the sale of its approximate 8.5%
equity interest in Harry Winston Diamond Corporation for net proceeds of
$100.6 million.
-- On March 31, 2011, Kinross announced that it had amended its unsecured
revolving credit facility, increasing the available credit from $600
million to $1.2 billion. Kinross' cash and cash equivalents were
$1,560.8 million as at March 31, 2011.
-- Kinross has appointed Paul H. Barry as Executive Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer, effective April 4, 2011. Mr. Barry replaces
Thom Boehlert, whose departure as CFO was announced earlier this year.
(1) "Net earnings" figures in this release represent "net earnings
attributed to common shareholders".
(2) Unless otherwise stated, production figures in this release are based on
Kinross' 75% share of Kupol production and 90% of Chirano production.
(3) "Production cost per gold equivalent ounce" is a non-GAAP measure
defined as production costs per the financial statements divided by the
attributable number of gold equivalent ounces sold, both reduced for
Kupol sales attributable to a third-party 25% shareholder and Chirano
sales to a 10% minority interest holder. Production cost is equivalent
to total cost of sales (per the financial statements), less
depreciation, depletion and amortization, and is generally consistent
with cost of sales as reported under Canadian GAAP prior to the adaption
of IFRS.
(4) "Attributable margin per ounce sold" is a non-GAAP measure and is
defined as "average realized gold price per ounce" less "attributable
production cost per gold equivalent ounce sold".
(5) Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is located on page 10 of this news
release.
CEO Commentary
Tye Burt, President and CEO, made the following comments in relation to first quarter 2011 results:
"Strong performance from our operations, new production from West Africa, and a robust gold price contributed to a 42% increase in revenue and an 81% increase in adjusted net earnings(1)for Kinross. Adjusted operating cash flow was $398 million, a 67% increase year-over-year. Production costs were lower than expected, despite rising energy and consumable prices industry-wide, and a margin increase of 29% continued to outpace the increase in the average gold price. As a result of increasing our Kupol interest to 100%, we have increased our full-year production guidance to 2.6-2.7 million ounces.
"We continue our aggressive campaign to define and advance mineral reserves and resources at Tasiast, with 26 drills turning around the clock. Results at the main deposit continue to fulfill our expectations, while encouraging results at other targets along the trend reinforce our belief that Tasiast has the potential to develop into a major gold producing district. We continue to make good progress advancing the Tasiast expansion and other growth projects which are expected to double our gold production from 2010 levels. Commissioning of the third ball mill at Paracatu is on budget and on schedule, underground exploration decline development at Dvoinoye has begun, and construction of the portal high wall for the underground exploration decline at Fruta del Norte is underway."
Financial results
Summary of financial and operating results
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Total(a) gold equivalent ounces(b) - produced 700,479 592,364
Total gold equivalent ounces - sold 718,577 618,746
Attributable(c) gold equivalent ounces - produced 642,857 544,134
Attributable(c) gold equivalent ounces - sold 660,788 567,097
Metal sales $ 937.0 $ 657.6
Production costs(d) $ 380.7 $ 274.8
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 145.7 $ 130.6
Operating earnings $ 339.2 $ 210.7
Net earnings attributed to common shareholders $ 255.5 $ 181.3
Basic earnings per share $ 0.23 $ 0.26
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.22 $ 0.26
Adjusted net earnings attributed to common shareholders
(e) $ 180.3 $ 99.7
Adjusted net earnings per share (e) $ 0.16 $ 0.14
Cash flow provided from operating activities $ 335.1 $ 228.7
Adjusted operating cash flow (e) $ 397.6 $ 238.5
Adjusted operating cash flow per share (e) $ 0.35 $ 0.34
Average realized gold price per ounce $ 1,327 $ 1,065
Consolidated production cost per equivalent ounce sold
(f) $ 530 $ 444
Attributable(c) production cost per equivalent ounce
sold (g) $ 543 $ 456
Attributable production cost per ounce sold on a by-
product basis (h) $ 471 $ 412
(a) "Total" includes 100% of Kupol and Chirano production.
(b) "Gold equivalent ounces" include silver ounces produced and sold
converted to a gold equivalent based on the ratio of the average spot
market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratio for the
first quarter of 2011 was 43.51:1, compared with 65.66:1 for the first
quarter of 2010.
(c) "Attributable" includes Kinross' share of Kupol (75%) and Chirano (90%)
production.
(d) "Production costs" is equivalent to "Total cost of sales" per the
consolidated financial statements less "depreciation, depletion and
amortization" , and is generally consistent with "Cost of sales" as
reported under CDN GAAP prior to the adoption of IFRS
(e) "Adjusted net earnings attributed to common shareholders", "Adjusted net
earnings per share" , "Adjusted operating cash flow" and "Adjusted
operating cash flow per share" are non-GAAP measures. The
reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures is located in this
news release.
(f) "Consolidated production costs per ounce" is a non-GAAP measure and is
defined as production costs as per the consolidated financial
statements divided by the total number of gold equivalent ounces sold.
(g) "Attributable production cost per ounce" is a non-GAAP measure and is
defined as attributable production costs divided by the attributable
number of gold equivalent ounces sold.
(h) "Attributable production cost per ounce on a by-product basis" is a non-
GAAP measure and is defined as production costs as per the consolidated
financial statements less attributable(c) silver revenue divided by the
total number of attributable(c) gold ounces sold.
(i) Prior quarter figures have been restated to conform to IFRS.
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Kinross produced 642,857 attributable gold equivalent ounces in the first quarter of 2011, an 18% increase over the first quarter of 2010, mainly due to the addition of production from the West Africa operations.
Production cost per gold equivalent ounce was $543, compared with $456 for the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 19%. Production costs per ounce were lower than expected, despite upward pressure on input costs, and production costs per ounce for the full year are expected to remain within the previously-stated guidance range. Production cost per gold equivalent ounce on a by-product basis was $471 in the first quarter of 2011, compared with $412 in Q1 2010, and based on Q1 2011 attributable gold sales of 587,914 ounces and attributable silver sales of 3,170,766 ounces.
Revenue from metal sales was $937.0 million in the first quarter of 2011, versus $657.6 million during the same period in 2010, an increase of 42%, due to an increase in total ounces produced and a higher average realized gold price. The average realized gold price was $1,327 per ounce in Q1, compared with $1,065 per ounce for Q1 2010, an increase of 25%.
Kinross' margin per gold equivalent ounce sold was $784 for the quarter, an increase of 29% compared with the first quarter of 2010, due mainly to a higher realized gold price.
Adjusted operating cash flow(5)was $397.6 million for the quarter, or $0.35 per share, compared with $238.5 million, or $0.34 per share, for Q1 2010. Cash and cash equivalents were $1,560.8 million as at March 31, 2011, an increase from $1,466.6 million as at December 31, 2010.
Adjusted net earnings(1)(5) were $180.3 million, or $0.16 per share for Q1 2011, compared with $99.7 million, or $0.14 per share, for Q1 2010.
Reported net earnings(1)were $255.5 million, or $0.23 per share, for Q1 2011, compared with $181.3 million, or $0.26 per share, for Q1 2010.
Capital expenditures were $255.9 million for Q1 2011, compared with $94.1 million for the same period last year, an increase due mainly to project-related expenditures at Tasiast, Paracatu, and Maricunga. Expensed exploration costs for the first quarter of 2011 were $20.8 million, compared to $7.7 million for the corresponding period in 2010, an increase due mainly to exploration expenses at Tasiast. Capitalized exploration costs totalled $21.6 million for the quarter.
Operating results
Mine-by-mine summaries of first quarter 2011 operating results may be found on pages 12 and 16 of this news release. Highlights include the following:
-- Kupol had a strong quarter, with an increase in tonnes of ore mined and
processed compared with the first quarter of 2010. As a result, year-
over-year production was higher, despite an expected decline in gold
grade. Gold equivalent production also benefitted from an increase in
the gold/silver ratio due to higher silver prices, as well as from
better-than-expected recovery levels for silver. Silver accounted for
approximately 23% of Kupol gold equivalent production in the quarter.
-- Gold equivalent production at Paracatu was lower than the first quarter
of 2010 as a result of lower grades and fewer tonnes of ore mined and
processed, due to mine sequencing and unplanned maintenance. The
performance of Plant 2 remains strong, with gold recovery increasing by
2.5 percentage points over the fourth quarter of 2010. Throughput is
expected to increase in the second half of the year as the third
ball mill starts up at Plant
2.
-- At Maricunga, mine performance was strong, and performance of the heap
leach was significantly improved over the previous quarter, resulting in
an increase in production of 78% and a reduction in production cost per
ounce of 52% compared with the fourth quarter 2010.
-- At La Coipa, gold equivalent production increased by 14% year-over-year,
due largely to a higher gold/silver ratio. Silver accounted for
approximately 60% of La Coipa gold equivalent production in the quarter.
This contributed to lower per ounce cost of sales, offset somewhat by
higher power costs.
-- As previously disclosed, production for the full-year 2011 at Fort Knox
is expected to be less than 2010 production due to lower grades, as most
of the mining activity is focused on capitalized stripping, and as a
result, the majority of ore processed is being sourced from stockpiles.
However, first quarter performance was stronger than expected, as Phase
6 mining was completed during the quarter and the tonnes of ore mined
were ahead of plan, and production from the heap leach was also strong.
As a result, gold production was only slightly less than the first
quarter of 2010.
-- In West Africa, first quarter production at Tasiast increased by 7% over
the fourth quarter. Production was negatively impacted by a failure of
the elution column in late January; this impact was minimized by
expedited deployment of a replacement column which was fully operational
by mid-February. At Chirano, underground mine development in the first
quarter resulted in fewer tonnes mined and processed.
Project update and new developments
The forward-looking information contained in this section of the release is subject to the risks and assumptions contained in the Cautionary Statement on Forward- Looking Information on page 8 of this news release.
Growth projects at sites
Tasiast expansion project
Kinross is continuing its aggressive drilling campaign at Tasiast with 17 core and 9 reverse circulation rigs in operation on a 24-hour per day schedule. As of the end of March 2011, definition drilling was approximately 95% complete at West Branch, geotechnical drilling was approximately 80% complete, and condemnation work was approximately 40% complete. A total of 135,000 metres have been drilled since the beginning of the year, with 65,000 metres completed at West Branch since the last of the holes included in Kinross' 2010 year-end mineral reserve and mineral resource estimate, which was published February 16, 2011.
Results from the infill and mineral resource expansion campaign continue to meet or exceed expectations. In addition, reconnaissance drilling has encountered encouraging results along the trend outside of the main Tasiast deposit, at the Charlize target, located 15 km south of Tasiast, and the C67 target, located 5 km north of Tasiast.
The feasibility study for the Tasiast expansion is 62% complete and remains on schedule for completion in mid-2011. Geotechnical investigations of the tailings dam site and plant site are at a feasibility level of definition. An expansion of the existing camp is currently underway to accommodate the increasing number of operations personnel required to support the expansion project. In addition, a 500-bed camp for the initial phase of the expansion construction program is now out to tender. A new ADR (Adsorption, Desorption and Refining) plant and dump leach facility are under construction and are expected to be operational in the third quarter to treat oxide ore from Piment and West Branch.
Procurement commitments for the expanded mine fleet as outlined in the Company's news release of March 28, 2011 have been made. Additional equipment orders are now pending for 22 Caterpillar 793 trucks, seven drilling machines, three hydraulic shovels, and two dozers. Generators with 16 MW of capacity have been purchased for Phase 1 of the project to provide power to the site during construction.
Permitting in support of the project is proceeding on schedule. The expansion project remains on schedule to commence operation early in 2014.
Dvoinoye development
Due to the advanced nature of the Dvoinoye project and the completion of the technical aspects of the scoping study at a pre-feasibility study level, Kinross has elected to proceed directly to a project feasibility study, which remains on schedule for completion in the first quarter of 2012.
Exploration and engineering drilling continued at Dvoinoye to define further mineral reserves and resources, and assist engineering studies in support of the feasibility study. Three rigs are operating with a fourth expected to arrive shortly. Condemnation drilling has been completed. Drilling is ahead of schedule with 6,000 metres of the current 24,000-metre drilling program complete.
Initial key project development milestones for 2011 included construction of the mine access portal, exploration decline development, and construction of select surface facilities and infrastructure. The portal is complete and the development of the exploration decline advanced 100 metres during the quarter, ahead of schedule. Engineering and procurement activities have advanced, with orders placed for the power generation equipment, permanent camp, fuel storage tanks, and mine shop building. Processing of Dvoinoye ore at Kupol remains on target to commence in the second half of 2013.
Paracatu third ball mill
Construction of the third Paracatu ball mill is proceeding on schedule and on budget, with construction 98% complete. Pre-commissioning commenced in April and commissioning will continue through the second quarter.
Paracatu fourth ball mill
Engineering on the fourth Paracatu ball mill is well advanced at 45%, and the mill components are expected to be delivered to site by mid-year. Construction activities remain on schedule to commence in mid-2011. The project remains on target to be operational in the first half of 2012.
Maricunga projects
Maricunga ADR (Adsorption, Desorption and Refining) upgrades have been completed ahead of schedule and below budget. The new kiln and new elution tower are operational and the commissioning of the upgraded adsorption columns is in progress. These modifications increase the ADR capacity and improve efficiency of gold stripping from solution.
Construction of the Maricunga SART (Sulphidization, Acidification, Recycling and Thickening) plant is 27% complete and is on target for completion in late 2011. The plant is scheduled to be enclosed in the second quarter to allow ongoing construction during the winter season. Once the SART plant begins operation, additional copper production at Maricunga is expected to result in a cost of sales credit of approximately $40 per ounce, based on a copper price of $2.00 per pound.
New Developments
Lobo-Marte
At Lobo-Marte, approximately 70% of the 20,000 metre drill campaign is expected to be completed by the end of May. Geotechnical drilling is now complete, and geotechnical and mine block models in support of the feasibility study are expected to be completed in the third quarter. Lobo-Marte remains on target to commence commissioning in 2014, as previously disclosed.
Work continues on the Lobo-Marte feasibility study, including incorporating the results of recent infill drilling to provide a more accurate and definitive study. As a result, completion of the feasibility study has now been re- scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2011. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is 86% complete and is scheduled for submission in Q3 2011. Bids have been received from engineering firms to complete the feasibility study and the work is expected to be awarded in May.
In addition, recent exploration drilling on the Valy Prospect of the Lobo-Marte project has produced encouraging new gold results. Initial geological and drill exploration has identified two new mineralized zones associated with hydrothermal alteration and veinlet assemblages, characteristic of the nearby Lobo and Marte deposits. The Valy prospect is located three kilometres to the south of the Lobo deposit along the same mineralized trend, and is one of seven prospects located within the Lobo-Marte district concessions, in addition to the two principal deposits, Lobo and Marte.
Fruta del Norte
Preparatory work for construction of the underground exploration decline at FDN has commenced with construction of the high wall for the portal. Construction of the portal and associated earthworks is expected to continue until mid-year followed by decline development, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2013. Approximately 600 metres of decline development is targeted for completion by year-end out of a total of 1,750 metres.
The terms of reference for the EIAs for building and operating the FDN mine and processing plant were approved by government authorities in February, and the Company remains on schedule to submit the EIAs by mid-2011. The Company remains on schedule to complete a feasibility study in the second half of 2011, and continues to target start-up of the mine in late 2014. Kinross has commenced negotiations with the Ecuadorian government on an exploitation agreement for FDN.
In the latter half of 2010 the Company restarted exploration on concessions outside of the FDN project area, and is completing the systematic exploration of a number of encouraging targets that have been identified. Exploration is being concentrated along the prospective Las Penas fault zone, to the north and south of FDN.
Cerro Casale
As project operator, Barrick Gold has announced it will provide another update on the Cerro Casale project in its second quarter 2011 results, which is expected to include a higher capital expenditure estimate than the 2009 feasibility study. The project EIA is expected to be submitted in July 2011. The project board review to approve financial commitment by the partners for project construction is expected in 2013, following approval of the EIA. Kinross currently expects its share of capital expenditures to be approximately $70 million in 2011 and $120 million in 2012.
Recent transactions
Completion of share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Kupol mine
On April 27, 2011, Kinross' 75%-owned subsidiary, Chukotka Mining and Geological Company (CMGC), completed the previously-announced purchase from the State Unitary Enterprise of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, or "CUE", of the 2,292,348 shares of CMGC previously held by CUE, representing 25.01% of CMGC's outstanding share capital, for approximately $350 million, subject to adjustments equal to the amount of the attributable dividend payments. As announced on March 25, 2011, the transaction received pre-approval from the Russian Federation's State Commission for the Control of Foreign Investments.
As a result, Kinross now owns 100% of CMGC, consolidating the Company's ownership of Kupol, a world-class mine with significant production, low costs and strong cash flow, and the Kupol East-West exploration licences in the Chukotka region of the Russian Federation. With the recently completed acquisitions of the Dvoinoye deposit and Vodorazdelnaya property, and the remaining interests in the Kupol East-West exploration licences, Kupol is now in a position to benefit fully from this prospective high-grade epithermal district.
Kinross doubles its revolving credit facility to $1.2 billion
On March 31, 2011, the Company announced that it had amended its unsecured revolving credit facility, increasing the available credit from $600 million to $1.2 billion, consistent with the growth of the Company over the past year.
Sale of Harry Winston Diamond Corporation shares
On March 23, 2011, the Company completed the sale of its approximate 8.5% equity interest in Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, consisting of approximately 7.1 million Harry Winston common shares, on an underwritten block trade basis, for net proceeds of $100.6 million. No cash income tax was payable as a result of the sale. The Company continues to hold a note receivable from Harry Winston in the amount of $70.0 million, maturing August 25, 2011.
Combined with its sales in 2010 of its equity interests in Harry Winston and the Diavik Diamond Mines joint venture, Kinross has realized total proceeds of approximately $406.1 million on its original net approximate $150 million investment in Harry Winston and Diavik.
Outlook
The forward-looking information contained in this section is subject to the risk factors and assumptions contained in the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on page 8 of this news release.
As a result of increasing its interest in Kupol from 75% to 100%, Kinross is revising both its 2011 regional production forecast for Russia, and its consolidated production forecast.
The Company now expects to produce approximately 535,000-555,000 gold equivalent ounces at its Russian region in 2011, compared with its previous forecast of 435,000-455,000 attributable gold equivalent ounces. On a consolidated basis, the Company now expects to produce 2.6-2.7 million gold equivalent ounces in 2011, compared with its previous forecast of 2.5-2.6 million gold equivalent ounces. The revised gold equivalent production forecast is based on forecast gold production of 2.4-2.5 million ounces and forecast silver production of 11.8-12.2 million ounces.
The forecast for full-year production cost remains unchanged at $565-610 per gold equivalent ounce on a co- product basis, and $520-570 per gold ounce on a by-product basis.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,560.8 million as at March 31, 2011, and the Company remains on track with its previously disclosed guidance for full-year capital expenditures.
Conference call details
In connection with this news release, Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session. To access the call, please dial:
Canada & US toll-free - 1-800-319-4610 Outside of Canada & US - 1-604-638-5340 Replay (available up to 14 days after the call): Canada & US toll-free - 1-800-319-6413; Passcode - 3310 followed by #. Outside of Canada & US - 1-604-638-9010; Passcode - 3310 followed by #.
You may also access the conference call on a listen-only basis via webcast at our website www.kinross.com. The audio webcast will be archived on our website at www.kinross.com.
This release should be read in conjunction with Kinross' first quarter 2011 Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis report at www.kinross.com.
Kinross' unaudited first quarter 2011 statements have been filed with Canadian securities regulators (available at www.sedar.com) and furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). Kinross shareholders may obtain a copy of the statements free of charge upon request to the Company.
Kinross will hold its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 10 a.m. ET at the Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A live audio webcast (listen-only mode) of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will be available at www.kinross.com and will also be archived for later access.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia and the United States, employing approximately 7,500 people worldwide. Kinross' strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence through the "Kinross Way"; and delivering future value through profitable growth opportunities. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cautionary statement on forward-looking information
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, but not limited to, any information as to the future financial or operating performance of Kinross, constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the provisions for "safe harbour" under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible events, statements with respect to possible events, the future price of gold and silver, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve and resource estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, expected capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration, development and mining activities, permitting timelines, currency fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. The words "plans", "proposes", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "envision"; "estimates", "forecasts","guidance"; "targets", "models", "intends", "anticipates", or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might", or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kinross as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates, models and assumptions of Kinross referenced, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein and in our most recently filed Annual Information Form and our most recently filed Management's Discussion and Analysis as well as:
(1) there being no significant disruptions affecting the operations of the Company or any entity in which it now or hereafter directly or indirectly holds an investment, whether due to labour disruptions, supply disruptions, power disruptions, damage to equipment or otherwise; (2) permitting, development, operations, expansion and acquisitions at Paracatu (including, without limitation, land acquisitions for and permitting and construction of the new tailings facility) being consistent with our current expectations; (3) development of and production from the Phase 7 pit expansion and heap leach project at Fort Knox continuing on a basis consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (4) the viability, permitting and development of the Fruta del Norte deposit being consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (5) political developments in any jurisdiction in which the Company, or any entity in which it now or hereafter directly or indirectly holds an investment, operates being consistent with its current expectations including, without limitation, the implementation of Ecuador's new mining law and related regulations and policies, and negotiation of an exploitation contract with the government, being consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (6) permitting, construction, development and production at Cerro Casale being consistent with the new feasibility study prepared and approved by the joint venture and the Company's current expectations; (7) the viability, permitting and development of the Lobo-Marte project, including, without limitation, the metallurgy and processing of its ore, being consistent with our current expectations; (8) the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, Chilean peso, Russian rouble, Mauritanian ouguiya, Ghanaian cedi and the U.S. dollar being approximately consistent with current levels; (9) certain price assumptions for gold and silver; (10) prices for natural gas, fuel oil, electricity and other key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (11) production and cost of sales forecasts for the Company, and entities in which it now or hereafter directly or indirectly holds an investment, meeting expectations; (12) the accuracy of the current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates of the Company and any entity in which it now or hereafter directly or indirectly holds an investment;
(13) labour and materials costs increasing on a basis consistent with Kinross' current expectations; (14) the development of the Dvoinoye and Vodorazdelnaya deposits being consistent with Kinross' expectations; and (15) the viability of the Tasiast and Chirano mines, and the development and expansion of the Tasiast and Chirano mines on a basis consistent with Kinross' current expectations. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the currency markets; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold or certain other commodities (such as diesel fuel and electricity); changes in interest rates or gold or silver lease rates that could impact the mark-to-market value of outstanding derivative instruments and ongoing payments/receipts under any interest rate swaps and variable rate debt obligations; risks arising from holding derivative instruments (such as credit risk, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market risk); changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, policies and regulations, the security of personnel and assets, and political or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Chile, Brazil, Russia, Ecuador, Mauritania, Ghana, or other countries in which Kinross, or entities in which it now or hereafter directly or indirectly holds an investment, do business or may carry on business in the future; business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, us; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations; the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; adverse changes in our credit rating; and contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of gold exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or the inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, Kinross' actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Kinross.
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. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in our other filings with the securities regulators of Canada and the United States including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recently filed Annual Information Form and 2010 Management Discussion and Analysis. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Kinross. Kinross disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Key Sensitivities
Approximately 60%-70% of the Company's costs are denominated in US dollars.
A 10% change in foreign exchange could result in an approximate $7 impact in cost of sales per ounce.(6)
A $10 change in the price of oil could result in an approximate $3 impact on cost of sales per ounce.
The impact on royalties of a $100 change in the gold price could result in an approximate $3 impact on cost of sales per ounce.
Other information
Where we say "we", "us", "our", the "Company", or "Kinross" in this news release, we mean Kinross Gold Corporation and/or one or more or all of its subsidiaries, as may be applicable.
(6) Refers to all of the currencies in the countries where the Company has
mining operations, fluctuating simultaneously by 10% in the same
direction, either appreciating or depreciating, taking into
consideration the impact of hedging and the weighting of each currency
within our consolidated cost structure.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures
The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this document. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with GAAP, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The inclusion of these measures is meant to provide additional information and should not be used as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers.
Adjusted net earnings attributed to common shareholders and adjusted net earnings per share are non-GAAP measures which determine the performance of the Company, excluding certain impacts which the company believes are not reflective of the Company's underlying performance, such as the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses, reassessment of prior year taxes and non-hedge derivative gains and losses. Management believes that these measures, which are also used internally, provide investors with the ability to better evaluate underlying performance particularly since the excluded items are typically not included in public guidance. The following table provides a reconciliation of consolidated net earnings to adjusted net earnings for the periods presented:
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(in US$ millions) Three months ended
March 31
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2011 2010(1)
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Net earnings attributed to common shareholders - as
reported $ 255.5 $ 181.3
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Adjusting items:
Foreign exchange gains (14.8) (0.4)
Non-hedged derivatives gains - net of tax (41.0) (34.9)
Gains on sale of assets and investments - net of
tax (30.8) (51.8)
FX loss on translation of tax basis and FX on
deferred income taxes 9.2 5.5
Inventory fair value adjustment - net of tax 2.2 -
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(75.2) (81.6)
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Net earnings attributed to common shareholders -
Adjusted $ 180.3 $ 99.7
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - Basic 1,134.0 696.4
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Net earnings per share - Adjusted $ 0.16 $ 0.14
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(1) Prior quarter figures have been restated to conform to IFRS.
The Company makes reference to a non-GAAP measure for adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow per share. Adjusted operating cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations excluding certain impacts which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company's regular operating cash flow, and excluding changes in working capital. Working capital can be volatile due to numerous factors, including the timing of tax payments, and in the case of Kupol, a build-up of inventory due to transportation logistics. Management believes that, by excluding these items from operating cash flow, this non-GAAP measure provides investors with the ability to better evaluate the cash flow performance of the Company.
The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted cash flow from operations:
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(in US$ millions) Three months ended
March 31
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2011 2010(1)
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Cash flow provided from operating activities - as
reported 335.1 228.7
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Adjusting items:
Working capital changes:
Accounts receivable and other assets 39.9 8.9
Inventories 16.0 (16.8)
Accounts payable and other liabilities, including
taxes 6.6 17.7
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62.5 9.8
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Adjusted operating cash flow 397.6 238.5
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - Basic 1,134.0 696.4
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Adjusted operating cash flow per share 0.35 0.34
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(1) Prior quarter figures have been restated to conform to IFRS.
Attributable production costs per ounce sold on a by-product basis is a non-GAAP measure which calculates the Company's non-gold production as a credit against its per ounce production costs, rather than converting its non- gold production into gold equivalent ounces and crediting it to total production, as is the case in co-product accounting. Management believes that this measure, which is also used internally, provides investors with the ability to better evaluate Kinross' production costs per ounce on a comparable basis with other major gold producers who routinely calculate their cost of sales per ounce using by-product accounting rather than co- product accounting.
The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable production costs per ounce sold on a by-product basis for the periods presented:
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(in US$ millions) Three months ended
March 31
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2011 2010(2)
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Production costs(1) $ 380.7 $ 274.8
Less: portion attributable to Kupol non-controlling
interest (16.9) (16.2)
Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-
controlling interest (4.9) -
Less: attributable silver sales (82.2) (41.4)
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Attributable production costs net of silver by-
product revenue $ 276.7 $ 217.2
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Gold ounces sold 634,791 571,622
Less: portion attributable to Kupol non-controlling
interest (39,950) (44,807)
Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-
controlling interest (6,927) -
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Attributable gold ounces sold 587,914 526,815
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Attributable production cost per ounce sold on a
by-product basis $ 471 $ 412
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(1) "Production costs" is equivalent to "Total cost of sales" per the
consolidated financial statements less "depreciation, depletion and
amortization", and is generally consistent with "Cost of sales" as
reported under CDN GAAP prior to the adoption of IFRS.
(2) Prior quarter figures have been restated to conform to IFRS.
Review of Operations
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Three months ended March 31,
Gold equivalent ounces
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Produced Sold
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Fort Knox 65,047 69,640 64,666 69,816
Round Mountain 42,121 45,629 41,555 45,532
Kettle River - Buckhorn 45,852 48,405 47,629 46,080
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US Total 153,020 163,674 153,850 161,428
Kupol (100%) 205,675 192,921 203,338 206,595
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Russia Total 205,675 192,921 203,338 206,595
Paracatu 100,427 117,472 107,957 121,121
Crixas 14,813 18,856 13,619 20,584
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Brazil Total 115,240 136,328 121,576 141,705
La Coipa 54,446 47,664 62,931 58,688
Maricunga 58,740 51,777 55,843 50,330
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Chile Total 113,186 99,441 118,774 109,018
Tasiast (1) 51,321 - 51,493 -
Chirano (100%) (1) 62,037 - 69,546 -
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Africa Total 113,358 - 121,039 -
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Operations Total 700,479 592,364 718,577 618,746
Less Kupol non-controlling (51,418) (48,230) (50,834) (51,649)
interest (25%)
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (6,204) - (6,955) -
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Attributable 642,857 544,134 660,788 567,097
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Production costs(1) Production
($millions) cost(1)/oz
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Fort Knox $ 40.6 $ 36.1 $ 628 $ 517
Round Mountain 32.9 26.3 792 578
Kettle River - Buckhorn 17.9 12.9 375 280
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US Total 91.4 75.3 594 466
Kupol (100%) 65.5 64.9 322 314
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Russia Total 65.5 64.9 322 314
Paracatu 74.5 67.2 690 555
Crixas 10.1 8.9 741 432
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Brazil Total 84.6 76.1 696 538
La Coipa 37.5 30.0 596 511
Maricunga 26.9 28.5 482 566
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Chile Total 64.4 58.5 542 538
Tasiast (1) 25.7 - 499 -
Chirano (100%) (1) 49.1 - 706 -
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Africa Total 74.8 - 618 -
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Operations Total $ 380.7 $ 274.8 $ 530 $ 444
Less Kupol non-controlling (16.9) (16.2)
interest (25%)
Less Chirano non-controlling
interest (10%) (4.9) -
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Attributable $ 358.9 $ 258.6 $ 543 $ 456
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(1) "Production costs" is equivalent to " Total cost of sales" per the
consolidated financial statements less " depreciation, depletion and
amortization" , and is generally consistent with " Cost of sales" as
reported under CDN GAAP prior to the adoption of IFRS. Prior year
figures for production costs have been restated to conform to IFRS.
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Consolidated balance sheets
(Unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars, except share
amounts)
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As at
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March 31, December 31, January 1,
2011 2010 2010
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,560.8 $ 1,466.6 $ 597.4
Restricted cash 2.1 2.1 24.3
Short-term investments - - 35.0
Accounts receivable and
other assets 360.7 329.4 135.5
Inventories 749.4 737.0 554.4
Unrealized fair value of
derivative assets 136.8 133.4 44.3
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2,809.8 2,668.5 1,390.9
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 8,333.8 8,222.6 4,836.7
Goodwill 6,085.9 6,085.9 1,179.9
Long-term investments 113.4 203.8 157.8
Investments in associates
and Working Interest 477.5 467.5 150.7
Unrealized fair value of
derivative assets 9.9 2.6 1.9
Deferred charges and
other long-term assets 224.3 204.6 158.4
Deferred tax assets 13.4 11.1 -
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$ 18,068.0 $ 17,866.6 $ 7,876.3
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities $ 371.1 $ 411.7 $ 287.6
Current tax payable 121.7 87.6 24.4
Current portion of long-
term debt 59.5 48.4 177.0
Current portion of
provisions 21.8 23.4 17.1
Current portion of
unrealized fair value of
derivative liabilities 369.3 407.7 214.6
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943.4 978.8 720.7
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt 410.1 426.0 475.8
Provisions 575.4 570.8 448.5
Unrealized fair value of
derivative liabilities 39.7 97.0 290.0
Other long-term
liabilities 107.3 102.5 50.7
Deferred tax liabilities 894.1 884.7 234.3
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2,970.0 3,059.8 2,220.0
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Equity
Common shareholders'
equity
Common share capital and
common share purchase
warrants $ 14,614.5 $ 14,576.4 $ 6,379.3
Contributed surplus 168.3 185.5 107.4
Retained earnings
(accumulated deficit) 159.8 (38.9) (740.6)
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (149.4) (179.3) (218.4)
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14,793.2 14,543.7 5,527.7
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Non-controlling interest 304.8 263.1 128.6
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15,098.0 14,806.8 5,656.3
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Commitments and
contingencies
Subsequent events
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$ 18,068.0 $ 17,866.6 $ 7,876.3
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Common shares
Authorized Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Issued and outstanding 1,135,354,559 1,133,294,930 696,027,270
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Consolidated statements of operations
(Unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars, except per share
and share amounts)
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Three months ended
March 31,
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2011 2010
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Revenue
Metal sales $ 937.0 $ 657.6
Cost of sales
Production costs 380.7 274.8
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 145.7 130.6
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Total Cost of sales 526.4 405.4
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Gross Profit 410.6 252.2
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Other operating costs (income) 4.2 (0.4)
Exploration and business development 23.9 12.9
General and administrative 43.3 29.0
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Operating earnings 339.2 210.7
Other income (expense) - net 88.4 113.6
Equity in losses of associates (0.2) (1.5)
Finance income 2.3 0.7
Finance expense (16.2) (16.8)
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Earnings before taxes 413.5 306.7
Income tax expense - net (116.3) (100.2)
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Net earnings $ 297.2 $ 206.5
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Attributed to non-controlling interest $ 41.7 $ 25.2
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Attributed to common shareholders $ 255.5 $ 181.3
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Earnings per share
Basic $ 0.23 $ 0.26
Diluted $ 0.22 $ 0.26
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (millions)
Basic 1,134.0 696.4
Diluted 1,139.4 699.7
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Consolidated statements of cash flows
(Unaudited expressed in millions of United States dollars)
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Three months ended
March 31,
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2011 2010
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Net inflow (outflow) of cash related to the following
activities:
Operating:
Net earnings $ 297.2 $ 206.5
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided from (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 145.7 130.6
Gain on acquisition/disposition of assets and
investments - net (30.8) (78.7)
Equity in losses of associates 0.2 1.5
Non-hedge derivative gains - net (41.0) (34.9)
Share-based compensation expense 8.2 8.8
Accretion expense 12.6 13.1
Deferred tax expense 8.4 9.1
Foreign exchange gains and other (2.9) (17.5)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other assets (39.9) (8.9)
Inventories (16.0) 16.8
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, excluding
interest and taxes 64.0 24.4
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Cash flow provided from operating activities 405.7 270.8
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Income taxes paid (70.6) (42.1)
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Net cash flow provided from operating activities 335.1 228.7
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Investing:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (255.9) (94.1)
Net proceeds from the sale of long-term investments
and other assets 101.1 450.6
Disposals (additions) to long-term investments and
other assets (11.7) 2.1
Net proceeds from the sale of property, plant and
equipment 0.2 0.2
Disposals of short-term investments - 10.0
Increase in restricted cash - (22.0)
Interest received 1.4 0.7
Other (0.3) (0.8)
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Cash flow provided from (used in) investing activities (165.2) 346.7
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Financing:
Issuance of common shares on exercise of options and
warrants 8.9 3.0
Proceeds from issuance of debt 93.0 7.5
Repayment of debt (105.2) (64.1)
Interest paid (4.6) (5.5)
Dividends paid to common shareholders (56.8) (34.8)
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholder - (7.2)
Settlement of derivative instruments (10.3) (5.7)
Other (5.7) -
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Cash flow used in financing activities (80.7) (106.8)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 5.0 0.1
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 94.2 468.7
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period $ 1,466.6 $ 597.4
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,560.8 $1,066.1
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Operating Summary
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Ore
Processed Recovery Gold Eq
Mine Period Ownership (1) Grade (2) Production
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('000
(%) tonnes) (g/t) (%) (ounces)
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Q1 2011 100 3,466 0.66 77% 65,047
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Q4 2010 100 6,350 0.72 77% 85,139
Fort Knox Q3 2010 100 7,655 0.96 82% 108,680
(3) Q2 2010 100 7,761 0.76 80% 86,270
Q1 2010 100 3,969 0.71 80% 69,640
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Q1 2011 50 7,130 0.49 nm 42,121
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Q4 2010 50 7,830 0.46 nm 43,521
Round Q3 2010 50 7,196 0.50 nm 48,477
U.S.A. Mountain Q2 2010 50 7,390 0.50 nm 46,927
Q1 2010 50 7,932 0.53 nm 45,629
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Q1 2011 100 106 15.29 88% 45,852
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Q4 2010 100 131 14.80 87% 53,255
Kettle Q3 2010 100 114 13.39 87% 46,687
River Q2 2010 100 99 18.20 91% 50,463
Q1 2010 100 92 19.58 91% 48,405
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Q1 2011 75 305 16.56 95% 205,675
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Kupol - Q4 2010 75 321 16.94 95% 199,338
100% Q3 2010 75 269 16.55 94% 159,393
Q2 2010 75 290 18.55 94% 187,025
Q1 2010 75 283 20.20 95% 192,921
Russia ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 75 305 16.56 95% 154,257
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Kupol Q4 2010 75 321 16.94 95% 149,504
(5)(6) Q3 2010 75 269 16.55 94% 119,545
Q2 2010 75 290 18.55 94% 140,268
Q1 2010 75 283 20.20 95% 144,691
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Q1 2011 100 9,738 0.41 78% 100,427
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Q4 2010 100 11,225 0.43 76% 117,567
Paracatu Q3 2010 100 11,144 0.45 79% 129,257
Q2 2010 100 10,179 0.45 79% 118,101
Q1 2010 100 10,110 0.46 76% 117,472
Brazil ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 50 256 3.85 93% 14,813
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Q4 2010 50 272 4.38 94% 17,979
Crixas Q3 2010 50 296 4.51 93% 19,866
Q2 2010 50 288 4.26 92% 18,076
Q1 2010 50 276 4.44 95% 18,856
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Q1 2011 100 1,076 0.83 75% 54,446
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La Coipa Q4 2010 100 1,092 1.18 80% 60,020
(4) Q3 2010 100 1,124 1.29 79% 53,471
Q2 2010 100 998 1.00 80% 35,175
Q1 2010 100 1,231 1.08 78% 47,664
Chile ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 100 3,991 0.85 nm 58,740
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Q4 2010 100 4,243 0.77 nm 32,979
Maricunga Q3 2010 100 3,302 0.71 nm 28,844
Q2 2010 100 3,118 0.77 nm 42,990
Q1 2010 100 3,604 0.81 nm 51,777
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Q1 2011 100 2,204 2.10 88% 51,321
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Tasiast Q4 2010 100 1,942 2.32 87% 47,758
Q3 2010 100 117 2.51 94% 8,853
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Q1 2011 90 848 2.42 91% 62,037
Africa Chirano - -----------------------------------------------------------
100% Q4 2010 90 930 2.72 91% 76,570
(7) Q3 2010 90 212 2.07 90% 12,650
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Q1 2011 90 848 2.42 91% 55,833
Chirano -----------------------------------------------------------
(7) Q4 2010 90 930 2.72 91% 68,913
Q3 2010 90 212 2.07 90% 11,385
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Production Production
Gold Eq costs cost Cap Ex
Mine Period Sales (8)(9) (8)(9)/oz (9) DD&A(9)
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($ ($ ($
(ounces) millions) ($/ounce) millions) millions)
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Q1 2011 64,666 40 .6 628 22.1 15.0
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Q4 2010 85,848 45.4 529 24.9 14.9
Fort Knox Q3 2010 112,797 56.5 501 24.5 19.7
(3) Q2 2010 80,999 51.7 638 16.8 11.4
Q1 2010 69,816 36.1 517 21.7 15.9
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Q1 2011 41,555 32.9 792 8.5 6.6
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Q4 2010 43,631 33.1 759 9.5 4.9
Round Q3 2010 49,892 31.2 625 7.7 5.9
U.S.A. Mountain Q2 2010 45,448 24.8 546 9.2 4.2
Q1 2010 45,532 26.3 578 7.0 5.0
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Q1 2011 47,629 17.9 375 3.1 21.8
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Q4 2010 49,842 19.7 395 2.9 24.3
Kettle Q3 2010 46,996 17.3 368 1.5 23.2
River Q2 2010 53,364 16.4 307 2.8 24.6
Q1 2010 46,080 12.9 280 2.0 21.7
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Q1 2011 203,338 65.5 322 5.8 39.5
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Kupol - Q4 2010 163,909 51.3 313 14.3 34.1
100% Q3 2010 164,392 57.0 347 16.7 34.8
Q2 2010 205,670 62.9 306 6.4 42.6
Q1 2010 206,595 64.9 314 9.6 43.4
Russia ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 152,504 48.6 319 4.4 30.0
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Kupol Q4 2010 122,933 38.5 313 10.7 25.6
(5)(6) Q3 2010 123,294 42.8 347 12.5 26.1
Q2 2010 154,252 47.2 306 4.8 32.0
Q1 2010 154,946 48.7 314 7.2 32.6
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Q1 2011 107,957 74.5 690 36.7 14.4
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Q4 2010 112,523 63.0 560 67.0 12.0
Paracatu Q3 2010 134,702 68.0 505 43.2 18.4
Q2 2010 119,531 62.7 525 49.5 16.8
Q1 2010 121,121 67.2 555 9.8 15.9
Brazil ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 13,619 10.1 741 2.9 2.4
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Q4 2010 19,078 9.8 514 8.0 5.0
Crixas Q3 2010 20,743 10.0 482 6.1 5.3
Q2 2010 16,751 8.9 531 5.2 3.6
Q1 2010 20,584 8.9 432 6.2 4.2
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Q1 2011 62,931 37.5 596 8.7 10.5
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La Coipa Q4 2010 59,528 36.1 606 9.4 12.4
(4) Q3 2010 46,747 34.1 729 5.0 8.1
Q2 2010 38,663 31.8 822 6.3 8.7
Q1 2010 58,688 30.0 511 7.3 18.4
Chile ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1 2011 55,843 26.9 482 41.1 1.8
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Q4 2010 30,825 31.0 1,006 29.9 3.1
Maricunga Q3 2010 31,215 27.1 868 18.1 3.5
Q2 2010 42,950 29.2 680 12.6 4.1
Q1 2010 50,330 28.5 566 12.5 4.6
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Q1 2011 51,493 25.7 499 84.2 15.0
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Tasiast Q4 2010 52,336 37.9 724 50.8 19.9
Q3 2010 4,761 5.2 1,092 3.4 0.5
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Q1 2011 69,546 49.1 706 17.2 17.5
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100% Q4 2010 78,835 45.3 575 13.1 32.4
(7) Q3 2010 6,453 6.3 976 0.5 1.7
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Q1 2011 62,591 44.2 706 15.5 15.8
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(7) Q4 2010 70,952 40.8 575 11.8 29.2
Q3 2010 5,808 5.7 976 0.5 1.5
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(1) Ore processed is to 100%, production and costs are to Kinross' account.
(2) Due to the nature of heap leach operations at Round Mountain and
Maricunga, recovery rates cannot be accurately measured on a quarterly
basis. Fort Knox recovery represents mill recovery only and excludes the
heap leach.
(3) Includes 364,00 tonnes placed on the heap leach pad during the first
quarter of 2011. Grade and recovery represent mill processing only. Ore
placed on the heap leach pad had an average grade of 0.41 grams per
tonne for the first quarter of 2011.
(4) La Coipa silver grade and recovery were as follows: Q1 (2011) 75.64 g/t,
52.8%; Q4 (2010) 77.70 g/t, 56.6%; Q3 (2010) 48.84g/t, 57%; Q2 (2010)
37.56g/t, 59%; Q1 (2010) 38.15g/t, 62%
(5) Kupol silver grade and recovery were as follows: Q1 (2011) 237.90 g/t,
84% Q4 (2010) 213.90 g/t, 84% Q3 (2010) 202.27g/t, 85%; Q2 (2010)
209.73g/t, 83%; Q1 (2010) 241.99g/t, 83%
(6) Includes Kinross' share of Kupol at 75%.
(7) Includes Kinross' share of Chirano at 90%.
(8) "Production costs" is equivalent to "Total cost of sales" per the
consolidated financial statements less " depreciation, depletion and
amortization", and is generally consistent with "Cost of sales" as
reported under CDN GAAP prior to the adoption of IFRS.
(9) Prior quarter figures have been restated to conform to IFRS.
For more information, please see Kinross' 2011 first quarter Financial Statements and MD&A at www.kinross.com
Contact Information:
Kinross Gold Corporation
Steve Mitchell
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
416-365-2726
steve.mitchell@kinross.com
Investor Relations Contact
Kinross Gold Corporation
Erwyn Naidoo
Vice-President, Investor Relations
416-365-2744
erwyn.naidoo@kinross.com
