Agnico Eagle Mines meldet Quartalszahlen für Q3/17
Third quarter 2017 highlights include:
- Continued strong operating performance yields record quarterly gold production – Payable gold production2 in the third quarter of 2017 was 454,362 ounces at production costs per ounce of $578, total cash costs3 per ounce of $546 and all-in sustaining costs per ounce 4 ("AISC") of $789
- Higher than expected grades and tonnage drive record quarterly gold production at the LaRonde mine – Payable gold production in the third quarter of 2017 was 105,345 ounces at production costs per ounce of $377 and total cash costs per ounce of $328
- Full year production guidance increased and unit cost forecasts reduced – Given the strong nine month operational performance, 2017 production is now expected to exceed 1.68 million ounces of gold compared to previous guidance of 1.62 million ounces of gold. Total cash costs per ounce are now expected to be $570 to $600 (previously $580 to $610) and AISC are expected to be $820 to $870 per ounce (previously $830 to $880)
- Meliadine project continues to advance on schedule and on budget – Surface construction activities are progressing well, with outside cladding and roofing expected to be completed on the mill facility, multi-service building and powerhouse in November 2017. Underground development is on plan and critical mining equipment, which was received during the 2017 summer sealift, is currently being commissioned
- Drilling at Amaruq extends Whale Tail mineralization at depth, and demonstrates continuity and improving grades in the eastern part of V Zone – Significant results include: 7.3 grams per tonne ("g/t") over 16.1 metres at a depth of 627 metres at Whale Tail and 20.6 g/t gold over 6.2 metres at the V Zone at 452 metres depth, beneath the current planned pit outline
- Quarterly dividend increased by 10% – Company has declared an $0.11 quarterly dividend. The previous quarterly dividend was $0.10
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