Kinross reports 2021 first-quarter results Company on track to meet annual guidance Three largest producing mines – Paracatu, Kupol and Tasiast – deliver lowest costs in portfolio
TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) (“Kinross” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2021.
(This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events and financial and operating performance of the Company. We refer to the risks and assumptions set out in our Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information located on pages 20-22. All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.)
2021 first-quarter highlights:
| 2021 first-quarter results | 2021 guidance (+/- 5%) | |
| Gold equivalent production1 558,777 2.4 million (ounces) Production cost of sales1, 2 $756 $790 ($ per Au eq. oz.) All-in sustaining cost1, 2 $975 $1,025 ($ per Au eq. oz.) Capital expenditures $204.2 million $900 million |
- The Company is on track to meet 2021 annual guidance.
- Production1 of 558,777 attributable gold equivalent ounces (Au eq. oz.).
- Production cost of sales1,2 was $756 per Au eq. oz. and largely in line with Q1 2020, while all-in sustaining cost1,2 decreased to $975 per Au eq. oz. sold year-over-year.
- Attributable margins3 increased 25% to $1,031 per Au eq. oz. sold compared with Q1 2020, and outpaced the rise in average realized gold price2.
- Adjusted operating cash flow2 of $399.6 million, operating cash flow of $279.8 million and free cash flow2 of $75.6 million.
- Reported net earnings4 increased 22% to $149.5 million, or $0.12 per share, with adjusted net earnings2 increasing 51% to $192.8 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with Q1 2020.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $1,056.1 million, and total liquidity of $2.6 billion at March 31, 2021.
- Kinross’ Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per common share payable on June 17, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2021.
Operations and sustainability highlights:
- Three largest producing mines – Paracatu, Kupol and Tasiast – accounted for 60% of production and were the lowest cost mines in the portfolio.
- The Tasiast 24k and La Coipa Restart projects advanced well and both remain on schedule, with studies at Udinsk, Manh Choh (formerly known as “Peak”) and Lobo-Marte all proceeding as planned.
- Kinross commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and expects to finalize a strategy to support this goal by year-end, including identifying tangible GHG reduction targets for 2030.
CEO Commentary:
J. Paul Rollinson, President and CEO, made the following comments in relation to 2021 first-quarter results:
“Our diversified portfolio of mines performed well to start the year, as we continued to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 across all our operations and projects. The Company delivered a 51% year-over-year increase in adjusted net earnings, with margins increasing 25% to $1,031 per ounce sold, once again outpacing the increase in the average realized gold price. We are well-positioned to continue generating strong cash flow through the year, are on track to meet our annual guidance, and we are in an excellent financial position.
“Our three largest producing mines – Paracatu, Kupol and Tasiast – delivered our lowest costs for the quarter, with Paracatu and Tasiast achieving record quarterly throughput. Development at our Tasiast 24k and La Coipa projects advanced well and both projects remain on schedule. Our studies at Udinsk, Manh Choh and Lobo-Marte are all proceeding as planned.
“In line with our values and commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, Kinross is taking an important step and committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To support this goal, we are currently developing a strategy that we expect to finalize by year-end that will identify tangible GHG reduction targets for 2030, and the steps the Company plans to take to achieve those targets, leveraging our position as one of the lowest GHG emitters among our peers.”
Financial results Summary of financial and operating results
Three months ended March 31,
(unaudited, in millions of U.S. dollars, except ounces, per share amounts, and per ounce amounts) 2021 2020
Operating Highlights
Total gold equivalent ounces(a)
Produced(c) 563,166 571,773 Sold(c) 552,198 556,676
Attributable gold equivalent ounces(a)
Produced(c) 558,777 567,327 Sold(c) 548,084 552,742
Financial Highlights
Metal sales $ 986.5 $ 879.8
| Production cost of sales | $ | 419.9 | $ | 421.3 |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ | 207.0 | $ | 193.1 |
| Operating earnings | $ | 242.3 | $ | 192.6 |
| Net earnings attributable to common shareholders | $ | 149.5 | $ | 122.7 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 |
| Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders(b) | $ | 192.8 | $ | 127.4 |
| Adjusted net earnings per share(b) | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.10 |
| Net cash flow provided from operating activities | $ | 279.8 | $ | 299.6 |
| Adjusted operating cash flow(b) | $ | 399.6 | $ | 418.6 |
| Capital expenditures(d) | $ | 204.2 | $ | 191.4 |
| Free cash flow(b) | $ | 75.6 | $ | 108.2 |
| Average realized gold price per ounce(b) | $ | 1,787 | $ | 1,581 |
| Consolidated production cost of sales per equivalent ounce(c)sold(b) | $ | 760 | $ | 757 |
| Attributable(1)production cost of sales per equivalent ounce(c)sold(b) | $ | 756 | $ | 754 |
| Attributable(a)production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis(b) | $ | 728 | $ | 738 |
| Attributable(a)all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis(b) | $ | 953 | $ | 982 |
| Attributable(a)all-in sustaining cost per equivalent ounce(c)sold(b) | $ | 975 | $ | 993 |
| Attributable(a)all-in cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis(b) | $ | 1,279 | $ | 1,245 |
| Attributable(a)all-in cost per equivalent ounce(c)sold(b) | $ | 1,292 | $ | 1,251 |
(a) "Total includes 100% of Chirano production. "Attributable" includes Kinross' share of Chirano (90%) production and costs, and Manh Choh (70%) costs.
(b) The definition and reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures is included on pages 14 to 20.
(c) "Gold equivalent ounces" include silver ounces produced and sold converted to a gold equivalent based on a ratio of the average spot market prices for the commodities for each period. The ratio for the first quarter
of 2021 was 68.33:1 (first quarter of 2020 – 93.63:1).
(d) “Capital expenditures” is as reported as “Additions to property, plant and equipment” on the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
The following operating and financial results are based on 2021 first-quarter gold equivalent production. Production and cost measures are on an attributable basis:
Production1: Kinross produced 558,777 Au eq. oz. in Q1 2021, compared with 567,327 Au eq. oz. in Q1 2020. This slight decrease was primarily due to lower production at Tasiast and at Round Mountain, partially offset by higher production at Bald Mountain.
Average realized gold price2: The average realized gold price increased 13% to $1,787 per ounce in Q1 2021 compared with $1,581 per ounce for the same period in 2020.
Revenue: Revenue increased 12% to $986.5 million in Q1 2021 compared with $879.8 million during Q1 2020.
Production cost of sales1, 2: Production cost of sales per Au eq. oz. was $756 in Q1 2021, in line with $754 in Q1 2020.
Production cost of sales per Au oz. on a by-product basis was $728 in Q1 2021 compared with $738 in Q1 2020, based on attributable gold sales of 533,207 ounces and attributable silver sales of 1,016,549 ounces.
Margins3: Kinross’ attributable margin per Au eq. oz. sold increased by 25% to $1,031 for Q1 2021, compared with $827 in Q1 2020, which outpaced the 13% year-over-year increase in average realized gold price.
All-in sustaining cost1, 2: All-in sustaining cost per Au eq. oz. sold decreased to $975 in Q1 2021, compared with $993 in Q1 2020.
All-in sustaining cost per Au oz. sold on a by-product basis decreased to $953 in Q1 2021, compared with $982 in Q1 2020.
Operating cash flow: Adjusted operating cash flow2 was $399.6 million in Q1 2021, compared with $418.6 million for Q1 2020 primarily due to an increase in current tax expense, offset by increased operating earnings.
Net operating cash flow was $279.8 million for Q1 2021, compared with $299.6 million for Q1 2020.
Free cash flow2: Free cash flow was $75.6 million in Q1 2021, compared with $108.2 million for Q1 2020 due to increases in income taxes paid and capital expenditures, partially offset by increased margins. Free cash flow is reported on an unadjusted basis and includes net outflows for working capital and taxes paid of $119.8 million.
Earnings: Adjusted net earnings2 increased 51% to $192.8 million, or $0.15 per share, for Q1 2021, compared with $127.4 million, or $0.10 per share, for Q1 2020.
Reported net earnings4 increased 22% to $149.5 million, or $0.12 per share, for Q1 2021, compared with $122.7 million, or $0.10 per share, for Q1 2020, primarily due to the increase in operating earnings, partially offset by the increase in income tax expense.
Capital expenditures: Capital expenditures increased slightly to $204.2 million for Q1 2021, compared with $191.4 million for Q1 2020 primarily due to increased spending at the La Coipa, Lobo-Marte and Udinsk projects, partially offset by decreased capital development activities at Bald Mountain and Round Mountain.
Balance sheet
As of March 31, 2021, Kinross had cash and cash equivalents of $1,056.1 million, compared with $1,210.9 million at December 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the final payment for the Chulbatkan license and the quarterly dividend payments, partially offset by free cash flow2 generated in the quarter.
The Company had additional available credit of $1,563.9 million as of March 31, 2021 and total liquidity of approximately $2.6 billion. Kinross had total debt of approximately $1.9 billion at March 31, 2021.
Kinross announced on April 29, 2021 that it will redeem all the outstanding 5.125% Senior Notes due September 1, 2021, which have an aggregate principal amount of $500 million, on June 1, 2021. After the 2021 notes are redeemed, $1,250 million in aggregate principal amount of Kinross Senior Notes will remain outstanding, with the next maturity date on March 15, 2024 for $500 million in aggregate principal amount.
Operating results
The Company’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic continued to maintain the safety of its global workforce and mitigate operational impacts.
Mine-by-mine summaries for 2021 first-quarter operating results may be found on pages nine and 13. Highlights include the following:
Americas
Paracatu performed well in Q1 2021, with production increasing year-over-year as the site delivered record quarterly throughput. Production was lower quarterover-quarter mainly as a result of a decrease in mill grade due to mine sequencing, which was largely offset by strong throughput. Cost of sales per ounce sold was lower compared with Q1 2020 mainly due to favourable foreign exchange, and increased compared with Q4 2020 primarily due to lower production.
At Round Mountain, mining activities during the quarter were impacted by precautionary measures taken after wall movements in the north wall of the pit were detected by the site’s comprehensive monitoring system. The site deferred mining in the area, which delayed access to Phase W ore and affected production and cost of sales per ounce during the quarter. The site has accelerated dewatering in the area and is moving waste material to mitigate the issue and to enhance the stability of the wall. A mine optimization program has also commenced, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of next year and will evaluate opportunities for Phase S, the mine’s next planned pushback after Phase W. While production timing and mine sequencing are expected to be impacted, including potentially deferring access to higher grade Phase W ore for approximately two years, Kinross does not anticipate this issue to impact the Company’s 2021 production and cost of sales guidance and its longer-term production profile, or Round Mountain’s total life of mine production.
At Bald Mountain, production was in line with the previous quarter, and was higher year-over-year mainly due to timing of ounces recovered from the heap leach pads. Cost of sales per ounce decreased quarter-over-quarter primarily due to lower contractor and fuel costs, partially offset by higher operating waste mined. The year-over-year decrease in cost of sales per ounce was mainly as a result of higher production and lower contractor costs.
At Fort Knox, production was slightly lower compared with the previous quarter mainly due to lower mill grades and throughput, which was largely offset by higher heap leach production. Year-over-year, production was higher mainly as a result of timing of ounces processed through the mill and an increase in ounces recovered from the heap leach pads. Cost of sales per ounce increased quarter-over-quarter primarily due to lower production and a higher proportion of production from the heap leach pads, and decreased year-over-year primarily due to lower operating waste mined.
Russia
At Kupol and Dvoinoye, production was lower than the previous quarter mainly as a result of a decrease in throughput and anticipated lower grade ore as the site transitioned to Dvoinoye stockpiles. Production was largely in line with the previous year. Cost of sales per once sold increased slightly quarter-overquarter due to lower production and was largely offset by lower mining costs as a result of the completion of mining activities at Dvoinoye. Cost of sales per ounce sold was lower year-over-year mainly due to lower mining costs as a result of the completion of mining activities at Dvoinoye and favourable foreign exchange.
West Africa
Tasiast performed to plan during the first quarter, with the site achieving record quarterly mill throughput rates and shift rotations returning to pre-pandemic schedules in March. Compared with the previous quarter and year, production decreased primarily as result of lower mill grade, which was expected as the site processed more stockpile ore, largely offset by record mill throughput. Cost of sales per ounce sold was higher quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year mainly as a result of lower production, with higher royalty expenses also contributing to the increase versus Q1 2020.
At Chirano, production was higher quarter-over-quarter mainly due to an increase in throughput and higher grades from the underground deposits. Production was largely in line year-over-year. Cost of sales per ounce sold was higher compared with the previous quarter mainly as a result of an increase in operating waste mined, and higher maintenance, milling and power costs. Cost of sales per ounce sold increased versus the first quarter of 2020 mainly due to higher maintenance and mill costs, partially offset by lower operating waste mined.
Development projects
Tasiast 24k
The Tasiast 24k project remains on budget and on schedule to increase throughput capacity to 21,000 tonnes per day (t/d) by the end of 2021, and then to 24,000 t/d by mid-2023. The first phase of the project is now 80% complete. Power plant construction is advancing well and is now 80% complete, with commissioning expected to commence shortly. The new leach tank has been assembled and the thickener is now mechanically complete.
Chulbatkan – Udinsk
Kinross continues to make good progress at Udinsk, the first project that is expected to be developed on the Chulbatkan license. The project’s pre-feasibility study is on track to be completed in Q4 2021 and is focusing on fast-tracking construction. First production is anticipated to occur in 2025.
Exploration activities on the larger Chulbatkan license that were planned for 2021 have commenced, with drilling focused on new targets showing soil and geophysics anomalies near the Udinsk resource pit to the northeast and southwest.
Alaska projects
The “Peak” project, which was formally re-named “Manh Choh,” continued to advance well during the quarter. The Athabascan name of “Manh Choh” (meaning “Big Lake”) has considerable cultural significance to the local community and was chosen for the project after close consultation with the Upper Tanana Athabascan Village of Tetlin.
The project’s scoping study remains on schedule to be completed by the end of Q2 2021, with infill, metallurgical and geotechnical drilling now complete. Engineering, environmental studies for permitting, and community engagement initiatives are all progressing well. The Manh Choh feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 and first production is expected in 2024.
The Company has also commenced development of the Gil satellite pits, which are located approximately 13 kilometres east of Fort Knox. The Gil pits are expected to produce approximately 160,000 Au eq. oz. over a two year mine life at an estimated average cost of sales of approximately $920 per Au eq. oz., with expected average mining grades of 0.8 g/t5. Production is scheduled to commence in Q4 20215. Initial non-sustaining capital and sustaining capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $30 million and $10 million, respectively5. The Company plans to haul Gil ore to the Fort Knox mill for processing using the mine’s existing road network.
La Coipa Restart and Lobo-Marte
The La Coipa Restart project is on schedule to commence production in mid-2022 and continues to progress well, with pre-stripping now ramped up after commencing in January 2021. Fleet refurbishments are expected to be completed during Q2 2021, with plant refurbishments and mine road construction advancing as planned. Work on studies to incorporate adjacent deposits into La Coipa’s mine plan to potentially extend mine life is proceeding well. The Company is also evaluating the option of sourcing renewable power for the project.
The Lobo-Marte feasibility study is advancing on schedule and is expected to be completed in Q4 2021. Kinross is targeting to commence production in 2027 subject to permitting and after the completion of mining at La Coipa, with construction potentially starting in 2025. Kinross continues to believe that Lobo-Marte has the potential to be a long-life, cornerstone asset with attractive costs.
Company Guidance
The following section of the news release represents forward-looking information and users are cautioned that actual results may vary. We refer to the risks and assumptions contained in the Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information on pages 20-22.
The Company is on track to meet its 2021 production guidance of 2.4 million Au eq. oz. (+/- 5%). Production is expected to increase quarter-over-quarter in 2021, largely driven by anticipated higher production at Paracatu, and expected higher production in the fourth quarter at Tasiast.
The Company is also on track to meet its 2021 guidance for production cost of sales of $790 per Au eq. oz. (+/- 5%), all-in sustaining cost of $1,025 per Au eq. oz. (+/-5%) and capital expenditures of $900 million (+/-5%). Cost of sales is expected to increase through the year as a result of planned increases in operating waste mined.
In 2022 and 2023, consistent with the three-year guidance the Company provided in October 2020, annual production is expected to increase to approximately 2.7 million Au eq. oz. (+/- 5%) and 2.9 million Au eq. oz. (+/- 5%), respectively. The Company also expects to produce an average of 2.5 million Au eq. oz. per year through the end of the decade.
Sustainability update – commitment to net-zero GHG by 2050
In line with the Company’s core values and focus on responsible environmental stewardship, Kinross is committing to working toward the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement, with the ultimate objective of being a net-zero GHG emissions company by 2050. To support this objective, Kinross is currently developing a strategy that it expects to finalize by year-end that will include tangible GHG reduction targets for 2030 and the steps the Company plans to take to achieve those targets. This strategy is expected to be based on site-specific analysis of mining and processing technologies, renewable resources, and alternative energy sources potentially available over the life-of-mine across all of the Company’s assets.
The strategy will also leverage the Company’s current position as one of the lowest GHG emitters among its peers, and build on its record of incorporating energy efficiencies into its projects and operations, such as the acquisition of two hydroelectric power plants in 2018 to increase renewable energy use at Paracatu. As potential elements of its strategy, Kinross is also exploring on-site renewable energy generation, including studying solar photovoltaic power at Tasiast, and sourcing renewable energy power from the grid at La Coipa, which is under evaluation as part of the project.
Kinross has a long record of transparency on climate-related disclosures and GHG emissions. The Company has been reporting on its emissions through the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) frameworks since 2005, and in 2020, began implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
More information on Kinross’ approach to climate change and energy is available in the Company’s latest Sustainability Report. Kinross expects to publish a Sustainability Report Update in mid-2021.
Conference call details
In connection with this news release, Kinross will hold a conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:45 a.m. EDT to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session. To access the call, please dial:
Canada & US toll-free – (833) 968-2237; Passcode: 8799762 Outside of Canada & US – (825) 312-2059; Passcode: 8799762
Replay (available up to 14 days after the call):
Canada & US toll-free – (800) 585-8367; Passcode: 8799762 Outside of Canada & US – +1 (416) 621-4642; Passcode: 8799762
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 www.kinross.com.
This release should be read in conjunction with Kinross’ 2021 first-quarter unaudited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis report at www.kinross.com. Kinross’ 2021 first-quarter unaudited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis 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 financial statements free of charge upon request to the Company.
Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Kinross’ Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
The Company has elected to hold a virtual meeting via a live audio webcast given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kinross believes this is a prudent approach that prioritizes the health and safety of shareholders and employees, while still providing the same level of disclosure, transparency and participation as previous meetings.
The virtual meeting will be accessible online at: web.lumiagm.com/406172480
The link to the virtual meeting will also be accessible at www.kinross.com and will be archived for later use.
Voting and participation instructions for eligible shareholders are provided in the Company’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular.
About Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile and Ghana. Our focus is on delivering value based on the core principles of operational excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth and responsible mining. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
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Review of operations
Three months ended March 31, (unaudited) Gold equivalent ounces Production cost of Production cost of sales/equivalent ounce Produced Sold
sales ($millions)
sold
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Fort Knox | 51,667 | 50,768 $ | ||||||
| 55,815 | 55,561 | 57.7 $ | 64.6 $ | 1,038 $ | 1,272 | |||
| Round Mountain | 84,465 | 85,715 | 56.1 | 654 | ||||
| 74,286 | 73,878 | 63.1 | 854 | |||||
| Bald Mountain | 42,087 | 42,376 | 35.7 | 842 | ||||
| 51,408 | 48,250 | 37.0 | 767 | |||||
| Paracatu | 124,367 | 121,197 | 87.5 | 722 | ||||
| 126,547 | 126,811 | 82.8 | 653 | |||||
| Maricunga | - | 1,311 | 0.8 | 610 | ||||
| - | 731 | 0.5 | 684 | |||||
| 302,586 | 301,367 | 244.7 | 812 | |||||
| Americas Total | 308,056 | 305,231 | 241.1 | 790 | ||||
| Kupol | 120,885 | 122,024 | 76.9 | 630 | ||||
| 122,252 | 122,153 | 74.7 | 612 | |||||
| Russia Total | 120,885 | 122,024 | 76.9 | 630 | ||||
| 122,252 | 122,153 | 74.7 | 612 | |||||
| 103,837 | 93,950 | 51.9 | 552 | |||||
| Tasiast | 88,964 | 83,670 | 51.3 | 613 | ||||
| 44,465 | 39,335 | 47.8 | 1,215 | |||||
| Chirano (100%) | 43,894 | 41,144 | 52.8 | 1,283 | ||||
| 148,302 | 133,285 | 99.7 | 748 | |||||
| West Africa Total | 132,858 | 124,814 | 104.1 | 834 |
563,166 571,773 552,198 556,676 419.9 421.3 Operations Total 757
Less Chirano non-controlling
| interest (10%) | (4,389) | (4,446) | (4,114) | (3,934) | (5.3) | (4.8) |
| Attributable Total | 567,327 | 552,742 | $ | |||
| 558,777 | 548,084 | 414.6 $ | 416.5 $ |
756 $
Interim condensed consolidated balance sheets
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)
As at
March 31, December 31, 2021 2020
Assets
Current assets
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,056.1 $ | 1,210.9 |
| Restricted cash | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Accounts receivable and other assets | 124.0 | 122.3 |
| Current income tax recoverable | 25.5 | 29.9 |
| Inventories | 1,098.2 | 1,072.9 |
2,315.1 2,449.7 Non-current assets
| Property, plant and equipment | 7,627.1 | 7,653.5 |
| Goodwill | 158.8 | 158.8 |
| Long-term investments | 101.3 | 113.0 |
| Investment in joint venture | 18.3 | 18.3 |
Other long-term assets 557.9 537.2
Deferred tax assets 3.9 2.7
Total assets
$ 10,782.4 $ 10,933.2
Liabilities
Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 402.7 $ 479.2 Current income tax payable 51.2 114.5 Current portion of long-term debt and credit facilities 499.8 499.7 Current portion of provisions 73.3 63.8 Other current liabilities 45.0 49.7 Deferred payment obligation
- 141.5
1,072.0 1,348.4 Non-current liabilities Long-term debt and credit facilities 1,425.5 1,424.2 Provisions 858.9 861.1 Long-term lease liabilities 46.1 46.3 Other long-term liabilities 116.0 102.4 Deferred tax liabilities 492.3 487.8
Total liabilities
$ 4,010.8 $ 4,270.2
Equity
Common shareholders' equity Common share capital $ 4,486.2 $ 4,473.7 Contributed surplus 10,697.1 10,709.0 Accumulated deficit (8,450.8 ) (8,562.5 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(28.0 ) (23.7 )
Total common shareholders' equity 6,704.5 6,596.5 Non-controlling interests 67.1 66.5
Total equity
$ 6,771.6 $ 6,663.0
Total liabilities and equity $ 10,782.4 $ 10,933.2
Common shares
Authorized Unlimited Unlimited
Issued and outstanding 1,261,073,345 1,258,320,461
Interim condensed consolidated statements of operations
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
Three months ended
March 31, March 31, 2021 2020
Revenue
Metal sales $ 986.5 $ 879.8
Cost of sales
| Production cost of sales | 419.9 | 421.3 |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 207.0 | 193.1 |
| Total cost of sales | 626.9 | 614.4 |
| Gross profit | 359.6 | 265.4 |
| Other operating expense | 57.9 | 21.9 |
| Exploration and business development | 25.4 | 19.1 |
| General and administrative | 34.0 | 31.8 |
| Operating earnings | 242.3 | 192.6 |
| Other income (expense) - net | 2.3 | (0.6) |
| Finance income | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Finance expense | (19.3) | (25.7) |
| Earnings before tax | 227.1 | 168.3 |
| Income tax expense - net | (77.9) | (45.0) |
| Net earnings | $ 149.2 | $ 123.3 |
Net earnings (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests $ (0.3 ) $ 0.6 Common shareholders $ 149.5 $ 122.7
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders
Basic $ 0.12 $ 0.10 Diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.10
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions)
Basic 1,259.2 1,254.6 Diluted 1,268.4 1,265.3
Interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars)
Three months ended
March 31, March 31, 2021 2020
Net inflow (outflow) of cash related to the following activities:
Operating:
Net earnings $ 149.2 $ 123.3 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided from operating activities:
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 207.0 | 193.1 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Finance expense | 19.3 | 25.7 |
| Deferred tax expense | 1.1 | 68.4 |
| Foreign exchange losses and other | 19.2 | 3.6 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
| Accounts receivable and other assets | (5.1) | (78.6) |
| Inventories | 0.3 | 7.7 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 10.1 | 15.8 |
| Cash flow provided from operating activities | 404.9 | 363.5 |
| Income taxes paid | (125.1) | (63.9) |
Net cash flow provided from operating activities 299.6
279.8 Investing:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (204.2 ) (191.4 ) Interest paid capitalized to property, plant and equipment (23.9 ) (22.3 ) Acquisitions (128.3 ) (141.5 )
| Net additions to long-term investments and other assets | (2.7) | (1.9) |
| Net proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Decrease in restricted cash - net | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Interest received and other - net | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | (368.8) | (339.6) |
Financing:
| Proceeds from drawdown of debt | - | 750.0 |
| Repayment of debt | - | (100.0) |
| Interest paid | (23.6) | (25.6) |
| Payment of lease liabilities | (7.6) | (4.7) |
| Dividends paid to common shareholders | (37.8) | - |
| Other - net | 4.6 | (6.6) |
| Net cash flow (used in) provided from financing activities | (64.4) | 613.1 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1.4) | (9.6) |
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (154.8) | 563.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1,210.9 | 575.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,056.1 $ 1,138.6
Operating Summary Tonnes Ore Gold Eq Ore Grade Ore Processed Grade Recovery Gold Eq Production Production Mine Period Ownership Processed (Heap (b)(h) Production Cap Ex Mined (Mill) (e) Sales (e) cost of cost of (g) DD&A (Heap
(a) (Milled) (a) Leach)
Leach) (a)
sales sales/oz
| (%) | ('000 tonnes) | ('000 tonnes) | ('000 tonnes) | (g/t) | (g/t) | (%) | (ounces) | (ounces) | ($ millions) | ($/ounce) | ($ millions) | ($ millions) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | Fort Knox | Q1 2021 | 100 | 8,174 | 1,751 | 7,396 | 0.57 | 0.20 | 80% | 55,815 | 55,561 | $ 57.7 | $ 1,038 | $ 25.4 | $ 22.5 |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 8,456 7,202 6,116 6,795 | 2,583 2,664 2,048 1,859 | 7,021 5,497 4,783 5,694 | 0.61 0.67 0.73 0.60 | 0.20 0.19 0.23 0.23 | 80% 83% 83% 80% | 57,523 72,705 56,031 51,667 | 57,849 73,267 56,465 50,768 | $ 51.1 $ 69.5 $ 66.1 $ 64.6 | $ 883 $ 949 $ 1,171 $ 1,272 | $ 46.0 $ 39.7 $ 33.9 $ 19.1 | $ 23.2 $ 27.9 $ 23.3 $ 22.8 | ||
| Round Mountain | Q1 2021 | 100 | 3,843 | 976 | 4,019 | 0.70 | 0.46 | 81% | 74,286 | 73,878 | $ 63.1 | $ 854 | $ 31.3 | $ 17.0 | |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 6,542 6,085 4,431 3,700 | 988 972 911 954 | 6,315 5,884 4,357 3,594 | 0.92 0.79 0.80 0.83 | 0.50 0.39 0.36 0.43 | 83% 83% 84% 83% | 89,422 76,039 74,351 84,465 | 89,709 72,717 71,087 85,715 | $ 62.2 $ 49.7 $ 51.6 $ 56.1 | $ 693 $ 683 $ 726 $ 654 | $ 41.2 $ 39.2 $ 36.9 $ 41.8 | $ 15.2 $ 11.6 $ 10.2 $ 12.6 | ||
| Bald Mountain | Q1 2021 | 100 | 2,025 | - | 2,025 | - | 0.48 | nm | 51,408 | 48,250 | $ 37.0 | $ 767 | $ 8.9 | $ 40.2 | |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 6,076 4,922 4,051 3,254 | - - - - | 6,076 4,922 4,051 3,254 | - - - - | 0.42 0.56 0.53 0.55 | nm nm nm nm | 51,487 49,339 48,368 42,087 | 57,087 37,492 49,594 42,376 | $ 45.4 $ 32.1 $ 42.7 $ 35.7 | $ 795 $ 856 $ 861 $ 842 | $ 19.3 $ 23.4 $ 29.6 $ 31.5 | $ 44.3 $ 27.1 $ 30.2 $ 26.7 | ||
| Paracatu | Q1 2021 | 100 | 12,612 | 15,372 | - | 0.38 | - | 75% | 126,547 | 126,811 | $ 82.8 | $ 653 | $ 20.8 | $ 37.7 | |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 12,611 12,468 15,223 12,350 | 12,655 13,673 14,703 13,224 | - - - - | 0.51 0.38 0.40 0.39 | - - - - | 77% 74% 74% 75% | 148,218 131,000 138,851 124,367 | 150,881 128,782 140,646 121,197 | $ 91.2 $ 96.6 $ 83.6 $ 87.5 | $ 604 $ 750 $ 594 $ 722 | $ 61.6 $ 27.2 $ 49.1 $ 14.4 | $ 58.2 $ 42.4 $ 45.2 $ 37.7 | ||
| Maricunga | Q1 2021 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | nm | - | 731 | $ 0.5 | $ 684 | $ - | $ 0.1 | |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | - - - - | - - - - | - - - - | - - - - | - - - - | nm nm nm nm | 414 3,132 - - | 2,035 4,442 1,159 1,311 | $ 1.1 $ 1.0 $ 0.8 $ 0.8 | $ 541 $ 225 $ 690 $ 610 | $ - $ - $ - $ - | $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ 0.3 $ 0.3 | ||
| Russia | Kupol (c)(d) (f) | Q1 2021 | 100 | 312 | 418 | - | 8.71 | - | 94% | 122,252 | 122,153 | $ 74.7 | $ 612 | $ 6.8 | $ 18.2 |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 293 365 386 500 | 432 430 416 425 | - - - - | 9.24 8.99 9.73 8.73 | - - - - | 95% 95% 95% 95% | 130,731 128,144 130,983 120,885 | 131,541 126,637 130,771 122,024 | $ 79.1 $ 69.2 $ 79.3 $ 76.9 | $ 601 $ 546 $ 606 $ 630 | $ 15.1 $ 6.1 $ 5.9 $ 5.6 | $ 31.0 $ 27.0 $ 31.1 $ 34.4 | ||
| Tasiast | Q1 2021 | 100 | 843 | 1,504 | - | 1.85 | - | 96% | 88,964 | 83,670 | $ 51.3 | $ 613 | $ 68.6 | $ 48.3 | |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 100 100 100 100 | 1,206 1,338 1,134 1,160 | 1,470 1,244 1,168 1,467 | - - - - | 2.48 2.78 2.40 2.31 | - - - | 94% 94% 94% 95% | 111,028 103,065 88,579 103,837 | 107,865 103,295 98,679 93,950 | $ 60.8 $ 65.2 $ 57.8 $ 51.9 | $ 564 $ 631 $ 586 $ 552 | $ 65.0 $ 50.0 $ 40.6 $ 69.2 | $ 46.5 $ 50.2 $ 54.8 $ 40.3 | ||
| Q1 2021 | 100 | 735 | 821 | - | 1.81 | - | 88% | 43,894 | 41,144 | $ 52.8 | $ 1,283 | $ 10.1 | $ 21.2 |
Q4 100 915 801 - 1.75 - 88% 39,121 40,202 $ 45.6 $ 1,134 $ 11.3 $ 13.1 2020 West Chirano - Q3 100 768 815 - 1.87 - 88% 44,320 46,586 $ 56.1 $ 1,204 $ 5.0 $ 16.1 Africa 100% 2020 Q2 100 679 785 - 1.85 - 88% 38,683 40,084 $ 46.6 $ 1,163 $ 5.8 $ 13.1 2020 Q1 100 690 873 - 1.73 - 88% 44,465 39,335 $ 47.8 $ 1,215 $ 5.1 $ 15.9 2020
| Chirano - 90% | Q1 2021 | 90 | 735 | 821 | - | 1.81 | - | 88% | 39,505 | 37,030 | $ 47.5 | $ 1,283 | $ 9.1 | $ 19.1 |
| Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 | 90 90 90 90 | 915 768 679 690 | 801 815 785 873 | - - - - | 1.75 1.87 1.85 1.73 | - - - - | 88% 88% 88% 88% | 35,209 39,888 34,815 40,019 | 36,182 41,927 36,076 35,401 | $ 41.0 $ 50.5 $ 41.9 $ 43.0 | $ 1,134 $ 1,204 $ 1,163 $ 1,215 | $ 10.2 $ 4.5 $ 5.2 $ 4.7 | $ 11.8 $ 14.5 $ 11.8 $ 14.3 |
(a) Tonnes of ore mined and processed represent 100% Kinross for all periods presented.
(b) Due to the nature of heap leach operations, recovery rates at Maricunga and Bald Mountain cannot be accurately measured on a quarterly basis. Recovery rates at Fort Knox, Round Mountain and Tasiast
represent mill recovery only.
(c) The Kupol segment includes the Kupol and Dvoinoye mines.
(d) Kupol silver grade and recovery were as follows: Q1 2021: 69.95 g/t, 83%; Q4 2020: 65.05 g/t, 84%; Q3 2020: 74.19 g/t, 88%; Q2 2020: 70.36 g/t, 86%; Q1 2020: 80.02 g/t, 84%.
(e) 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 ratios for the quarters
presented are as follows: Q1 2021: 68.33:1; Q4 2020: 77.02:1; Q3 2020: 78.68:1; Q2 2020: 104.49:1; Q1 2020: 93.63:1.
(f) Dvoinoye tonnes of ore processed and grade were as follows: Q1 2021: 109,559, 6.56 g/t; Q4 2020: 115,998, 9.25 g/t; Q3 2020: 115,054, 9.44 g/t; Q2 2020: 113,472, 9.55 g/t; Q1 2020: 117,502, 9.24 g/t.
(g) "Capital expenditures" is as reported as “Additions to property, plant and equipment” on the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
(h) "nm" means not meaningful.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures
The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this document. These measures are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and should not be considered in isolation.. 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. 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 IFRS. These measures are not necessarily standard and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers.
Adjusted net earnings attributable 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 for the reporting period, such as the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses, reassessment of prior year taxes and/or taxes otherwise not related to the current period, impairment charges (reversals), gains and losses and other one-time costs related to acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions, and non-hedge derivative gains and losses. Although some of the items are recurring, the Company believes that they are not reflective of the underlying operating performance of its current business and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Management believes that these measures, which are used internally to assess performance and in planning and forecasting future operating results, provide investors with the ability to better evaluate underlying performance, particularly since the excluded items are typically not included in public guidance. However, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share measures are not necessarily indicative of net earnings and earnings per share measures as determined under IFRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted net earnings for the periods presented:
Adjusted Net Earnings
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S dollars, Three months ended except per share amounts) March 31, 2021 2020
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders - as reported $ 149.5 $ 122.7 Adjusting items:
Foreign exchange (gains) losses (3.9 ) 2.3 Foreign exchange losses on translation of tax basis and foreign
| exchange on deferred income taxes within income tax expense | 7.4 | 26.3 |
| Taxes in respect of prior periods | 18.1 | (3.0) |
| COVID-19 costs(a) | 11.8 | 0.8 |
| Round Mountain pit wall stabilization costs | 3.5 | - |
| U.S. CARES Act net benefit | - | (20.4) |
| Other | 11.7 | (1.0) |
| Tax effect of the above adjustments | (5.3) | (0.3) |
43.3 4.7
| Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders | $ 192.8 | $ | 127.4 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic | 1,259.2 | 1,254.6 | |
| Adjusted net earnings per share | $ 0.15 | $ | 0.10 |
(a) Includes COVID-19 related labour, health and safety, donations and other support program costs.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as net cash flow provided from operating activities less capital expenditures. The Company believes that this measure, which is used internally to evaluate the Company’s underlying cash generation performance and the ability to repay creditors and return cash to shareholders, provides investors with the ability to better evaluate the Company’s underlying performance. However, the free cash flow measure is not necessarily indicative of operating earnings or net cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of free cash flow for the periods presented:
Free Cash Flow Three months ended
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S dollars) March 31, 2021 2020
$ 279.8 $ 299.6 Net cash flow provided from operating activities - as reported
Less: Additions to property, plant and equipment (204.2 ) (191.4 )
Free cash flow $ 75.6 $ 108.2
Adjusted operating cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and 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. The Company uses adjusted operating cash flow internally as a measure of the underlying operating cash flow performance and future operating cash flow-generating capability of the Company. However, the adjusted operating cash flow measure is not necessarily indicative of net cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS.
The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted operating cash flow for the periods presented:
Adjusted Operating Cash Flow Three months ended
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S dollars) March 31, 2021 2020
Net cash flow provided from operating activities - as reported $ 279.8 $ 299.6
Adjusting items:
Working capital changes:
| Accounts receivable and other assets | 5.1 | 78.6 |
| Inventories | (0.3) | (7.7) |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities, including income taxes paid | 115.0 | 48.1 |
119.8 119.0 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 399.6 $ 418.6
Consolidated production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as production cost of sales as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations divided by the total number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company’s non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total production.
Attributable production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce sold is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as attributable production cost of sales divided by the attributable number of gold equivalent ounces sold. This measure converts the Company’s non-gold production into gold equivalent ounces and credits it to total production.
Management uses these measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of its operating properties.
The following table presents a reconciliation of consolidated and attributable production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold for the periods presented:
Consolidated and Attributable Production Cost of Sales Per Equivalent Ounce Sold (unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, Three months ended except ounces and production cost of sales per equivalent ounce) March 31, 2021 2020
Production cost of sales - as reported $ 419.9 $ 421.3 Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(a)
(5.3 ) (4.8 )
| Attributable(b)production cost of sales | $ 414.6 | $ 416.5 |
| Gold equivalent ounces sold | 552,198 | 556,676 |
| Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(j) | (4,114) | (3,934) |
| Attributable(b)gold equivalent ounces sold | 548,084 | 552,742 |
| Consolidated production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold | $ 760 | $ 757 |
| Attributable(b)production cost of sales per equivalent ounce sold | $ | 754 |
756 $
See pages 19-20 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.
Attributable production cost of sales 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 provides investors with the ability to better evaluate Kinross’ production cost of sales per ounce on a comparable basis with other major gold producers who routinely calculate their cost of sales per ounce using byproduct accounting rather than co-product accounting.
The following table provides a reconciliation of attributable production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis for the periods presented:
Attributable Production Cost of Sales Per Ounce Sold on a By-Product Basis
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, Three months ended
March 31,
except ounces and production cost of sales per ounce)
2021 2020
| Production cost of sales - as reported | $ 419.9 | $ 421.3 |
| Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(a) | (5.3) | (4.8) |
| Less: attributable(b)silver revenue(c) | (26.2) | (16.4) |
| Attributable(b)production cost of sales net of silver by-product revenue | $ 388.4 | $ 400.1 |
| Gold ounces sold | 537,314 | 545,967 |
(4,107 ) (3,924 ) Attributable(b) gold ounces sold 533,207 542,043 Attributable(b) production cost of sales per ounce sold on a by-product basis $ 728 $ 738
See pages 19-20 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.
In November 2018, the World Gold Council (“WGC”) published updates to its guidelines for reporting all-in sustaining costs and all-in costs to address how the costs associated with leases, after a company’s adoption of IFRS 16, should be treated. The WGC is a market development organization for the gold industry and is an association whose membership comprises leading gold mining companies including Kinross. Although the WGC is not a mining industry regulatory organization, it worked closely with its member companies to develop these non-GAAP measures. Adoption of the all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost metrics is voluntary and not necessarily standard, and therefore, these measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes that the all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost measures complement existing measures reported by Kinross.
All-in sustaining cost includes both operating and capital costs required to sustain gold production on an ongoing basis. The value of silver sold is deducted from the total production cost of sales as it is considered residual production. Sustaining operating costs represent expenditures incurred at current operations that are considered necessary to maintain current production. Sustaining capital represents capital expenditures at existing operations comprising mine development costs and ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities, and does not include capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations.
All-in cost is comprised of all-in sustaining cost as well as operating expenditures incurred at locations with no current operation, or costs related to other nonsustaining activities, and capital expenditures for major growth projects or enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations.
Attributable all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis are calculated by adjusting total production cost of sales, as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, as follows:
Attributable All-In Sustaining Cost and All -In Cost Per Ounce Sold on a By-Product Basis
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, Three months ended except ounces and costs per ounce) March 31, 2021 2020
| Production cost of sales - as reported | $ 419.9 | $ 421.3 |
| Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(a) | (5.3) | (4.8) |
| Less: attributable(b)silver revenue(c) | (26.2) | (16.4) |
| $ 388.4 | $ 400.1 |
Attributable(b) production cost of sales net of silver by-product revenue Adjusting items on an attributable(b) basis:
| General and administrative(d) | 34.0 | 31.8 |
| Other operating expense - sustaining(e) | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Reclamation and remediation - sustaining(f) | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Exploration and business development - sustaining(g) | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment - sustaining(h) | 55.3 | 66.4 |
| Lease payments - sustaining(i) | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| All-in Sustaining Cost on a by-product basis - attributable(b) | $ 508.3 | $ 532.4 |
| Other operating expense - non-sustaining(e) | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Reclamation and remediation - non-sustaining(f) | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Exploration - non-sustaining(g) | 15.6 | 7.0 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment - non-sustaining(h) | 147.0 | 122.9 |
| Lease payments - non-sustaining(i) | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| $ 681.9 | $ 674.9 |
All-in Cost on a by-product basis - attributable(b)
537,314 545,967 (4,107 ) (3,924 )
| Attributable(b)gold ounces sold | 533,207 | 542,043 |
| Attributable(b)all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis | $ 953 | $ 982 |
| Attributable(b)all-in cost per ounce sold on a by-product basis | $ 1,279 | $ 1,245 |
See pages 19-20 for details of the footnotes referenced within the table above.
The Company also assesses its all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost on a gold equivalent ounce basis. Under these non-GAAP measures, the Company’s production of silver is converted into gold equivalent ounces and credited to total production.
Attributable all-in sustaining cost and all-in cost per equivalent ounce sold are calculated by adjusting total production cost of sales, as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, as follows:
Attributable All-In Sustaining Cost and All-In Cost Per Equivalent Ounce Sold
(unaudited, expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, Three months ended except ounces and costs per equivalent ounce) March 31, 2021 2020
| Production cost of sales - as reported | $ 419.9 | $ 421.3 |
| Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(a) | (5.3) | (4.8) |
| $ 414.6 | $ 416.5 |
Attributable(b) production cost of sales Adjusting items on an attributable(b) basis:
| General and administrative(d) | 34.0 | 31.8 |
| Other operating expense - sustaining(e) | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Reclamation and remediation - sustaining(f) | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Exploration and business development - sustaining(g) | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment - sustaining(h) | 55.3 | 66.4 |
| Lease payments - sustaining(i) | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| All-in Sustaining Cost - attributable(b) | $ 534.5 | $ 548.8 |
| Other operating expense - non-sustaining(e) | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Reclamation and remediation - non-sustaining(f) | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Exploration - non-sustaining(g) | 15.6 | 7.0 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment - non-sustaining(h) | 147.0 | 122.9 |
| Lease payments - non-sustaining(i) | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| All-in Cost - attributable(b) | $ 708.1 | $ 691.3 |
| Gold equivalent ounces sold | 552,198 | 556,676 |
(4,114 ) (3,934 ) Less: portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest(j)
| Attributable(b)gold equivalent ounces sold | 548,084 | 552,742 |
| Attributable(b)all-in sustaining cost per equivalent ounce sold | $ 975 | $ 993 |
| Attributable(b)all-in cost per equivalent ounce sold | $ 1,292 | $ 1,251 |
(a) The portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest represents the non-controlling interest (10%) in the production cost of sales for the Chirano mine.
(b) “Attributable” includes Kinross' share of Chirano (90%) production and costs, and Manh Choh (70%) costs.
(c) “Attributable silver revenues” represents the attributable portion of metal sales realized from the production of the secondary or by-product metal (i.e. silver). Revenue from the sale of silver, which is produced as a by-product of the process used to produce gold, effectively reduces the cost of gold production.
(d) “General and administrative” expenses is as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, net of certain restructuring expenses. General and administrative expenses are considered sustaining costs as they are required to be absorbed on a continuing basis for the effective operation and governance of the Company.
(e) “Other operating expense – sustaining” is calculated as “Other operating expense” as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, less other operating and reclamation and remediation expenses related to non-sustaining activities as well as other items not reflective of the underlying operating performance of our business. Other operating expenses are classified as either sustaining or non-
sustaining based on the type and location of the expenditure incurred. The majority of other operating expenses that are incurred at existing operations are considered costs necessary to sustain operations, and are therefore classified as sustaining. Other operating expenses incurred at locations where there is no current operation or related to other non-sustaining activities are classified as non-sustaining.
(f) “Reclamation and remediation - sustaining” is calculated as current period accretion related to reclamation and remediation obligations plus current period amortization of the corresponding reclamation and remediation assets, and is intended to reflect the periodic cost of reclamation and remediation for currently operating mines. Reclamation and remediation costs for development projects or closed mines are excluded from this
amount and classified as non-sustaining.
(g) “Exploration and business development – sustaining” is calculated as “Exploration and business development” expenses as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statement of operations, less non-
sustaining exploration expenses. Exploration expenses are classified as either sustaining or non-sustaining based on a determination of the type and location of the exploration expenditure. Exploration expenditures within the footprint of operating mines are considered costs required to sustain current operations and so are included in sustaining costs. Exploration expenditures focused on new ore bodies near existing mines
(i.e. brownfield), new exploration projects (i.e. greenfield) or for other generative exploration activity not linked to existing mining operations are classified as non-sustaining. Business development expenses are considered sustaining costs as they are required for general operations.
(h) “Additions to property, plant and equipment – sustaining” represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations including capitalized exploration costs, periodic capitalized stripping and underground mine development costs, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures and is calculated as total additions to property, plant and equipment (as reported on the
interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows), less non-sustaining capital. Non-sustaining capital represents capital expenditures for major projects, including major capital stripping projects at existing operations that are expected to materially benefit the operation, as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. Non-sustaining capital expenditures during the three
months ended March 31, 2021, primarily related to major projects at Tasiast, Round Mountain, Fort Knox and La Coipa. Non-sustaining capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2020, primarily related to major projects at Tasiast, Round Mountain and Fort Knox.
(i) “Lease payments – sustaining” represents the majority of lease payments (as reported on the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows) and is made up of the principal and financing components of such cash payments, less non-sustaining lease payments. Lease payments for development projects or closed mines are classified as non-sustaining.
(j) “Portion attributable to Chirano non-controlling interest” represents the non-controlling interest (10%) in the ounces sold from the Chirano mine.
(k) “Average realized gold price per ounce” is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as gold metal sales divided by the total number of gold ounces sold. This measure is intended to enable Management to better
understand the price realized in each reporting period. The realized price measure does not have any standardized definition under IFRS and should not be considered a substitute for measure of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Cautionary statement on forward-looking information