Alamos Gold Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results Production guidance increased 5% following solid quarter and year-to-date performance; on pace for record year operationally and financially
Alamos Gold Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Production guidance increased 5% following solid quarter and year-to-date performance; on pace for record year
operationally and financially
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 -- Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) today reported its
financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
“With another strong quarterly performance, we are on pace for a record year both operationally and financially. Production of
135,400 ounces was above our quarterly guidance, putting us on track to set a new record for annual production. Given the
strong year-to-date performance, we are raising our full year production guidance by 5% to a range of 515,000 to 530,000
ounces. With total cash costs and all-in sustaining costs below the mid-point of guidance in the quarter and year-to-date, we
are also on track to achieve full year cost guidance,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“This contributed to another solid quarter financially with $37 million of free cash flow, bringing the year-to-date total to $109
million. This represents a substantial increase from 2022 while investing in our high-return growth projects. At Island Gold, the
Phase 3+ Expansion is progressing well with the headframe up and shaft sinking on schedule to begin later this year. The
updated Feasibility Study on Lynn Lake outlined another long-life, low-cost project in Canada, with excellent exploration
upside. The development plan for PDA is also advancing as the deposit continues to grow through ongoing exploration
success. All three projects are key drivers of our ongoing value creation and strong long-term outlook, supporting growing
production, declining costs, and increasing profitability,” Mr. McCluskey added.
Third Quarter 2023
• Produced 135,400 ounces of gold, exceeding quarterly guidance of 120,000 to 130,000 ounces, reflecting strong
performances from the Mulatos District and Island Gold
• The Company is raising its annual production guidance to a range of 515,000 to 530,000 ounces, a 5% increase from
original guidance (based on the mid-point), driven by the strong outperformance from the Mulatos District. With year-to-
date production of 399,800 ounces, the Company is on pace for record annual production in 2023
• The Mulatos District produced 53,900 ounces in the third quarter and 164,700 ounces year-to-date, nearly double the
prior year period reflecting another solid performance from La Yaqui Grande. The higher margin ounces from La Yaqui
Grande drove mine-site free cash flow of $30.9 million, bringing the year-to-date total to $114.7 million
• Island Gold produced 36,400 ounces, a 19% increase compared to the second quarter of 2023, reflecting both higher
grades and throughput. The Phase 3+ Expansion is progressing well with construction of the headframe largely
complete and shaft sinking on track to begin by year end
• Sold 132,633 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $1,932 per ounce, for quarterly revenues of $256.2 million.
The average realized gold price was $4 per ounce above the London PM fix
• Total cash costs 1 of $835 per ounce were at the low end of annual guidance and AISC1 of $1,121 per ounce were below
the low end of guidance, driven by La Yaqui Grande and Island Gold and timing of sustaining capital expenditures. The
Company remains on track to achieve full year cost guidance with total cash costs and AISC both below the mid-point
of guidance year-to-date
• Realized adjusted net earnings1 of $54.5 million, or $0.14 per share. Adjusted net earnings includes adjustments for net
unrealized foreign exchange losses recorded within both deferred taxes and foreign exchange of $11.9 million, and other
losses totaling $3.2 million. Reported net earnings were $39.4 million, or $0.10 per share
• Free cash flow1 of $37.3 million in the third quarter, and $109.4 million year-to-date, a substantial increase from 2022
reflecting the strong operating performance and margin expansion. The Company expects to continue generating
significant ongoing free cash flow over the next several years while funding the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold
• Generated cash flow from operating activities of $112.5 million ($133.2 million, or $0.34 per share, before changes in
working capital1)
• Paid a quarterly dividend of $9.9 million, or $0.025 per share (annualized rate of $0.10 per share)
• Cash and cash equivalents increased to $215.9 million, up 14% from the end of the second quarter, and 66% from the
start of the year, reflecting strong free cash flow generation. The Company remains debt free
• Completed an updated Feasibility Study on the Lynn Lake project outlining a larger, longer-life, low-cost operation with
attractive economics and significant exploration upside. Lynn Lake is expected to produce an average of 176,000
ounces of gold per year at mine-site AISC of $699 per ounce over its initial 10 years
• Provided an exploration update at Mulatos, further expanding high-grade mineralization beyond Mineral Reserves and
Resources at Puerto Del Aire ("PDA") and intersecting additional wide intervals of significant gold mineralization at the
Capulin regional target. A development plan incorporating the growth in Mineral Reserves at PDA is expected to be
completed towards the end of 2023
(1) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures.
Highlight Summary
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Financial Results (in millions)
Operating revenues $256.2 $213.6 $768.7 $589.3
Cost of sales (1) $158.0 $168.1 $471.0 $455.5
Earnings from operations $82.6 $29.9 $246.2 $49.9
Earnings before income taxes $78.2 $33.9 $242.5 $49.8
Net earnings (loss) $39.4 ($1.4) $162.9 ($3.5)
Adjusted net earnings (2) $54.5 $26.9 $159.2 $74.2
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (2) $126.0 $96.4 $384.8 $251.3
Cash provided by operations before working capital and
taxes paid (2) $133.2 $96.1 $398.7 $252.3
Cash provided by operating activities $112.5 $74.0 $348.6 $196.2
Capital expenditures (sustaining) (2) $27.3 $26.0 $77.6 $68.7
Capital expenditures (growth) (2) (3) $41.9 $39.8 $143.7 $141.7
Capital expenditures (capitalized exploration) $6.0 $6.8 $17.9 $18.5
Free cash flow (2) $37.3 $1.4 $109.4 ($32.7)
Operating Results
Gold production (ounces) 135,400 123,400 399,800 326,200
Gold sales (ounces) 132,633 122,780 397,253 323,410
Per Ounce Data
Average realized gold price $1,932 $1,740 $1,935 $1,822
Average spot gold price (London PM Fix) $1,928 $1,729 $1,931 $1,824
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold
(includes amortization) (1) $1,191 $1,369 $1,186 $1,408
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) $835 $868 $834 $914
All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold (2) $1,121 $1,178 $1,136 $1,231
Share Data
Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted $0.10 $0.00 $0.41 ($0.01)
Adjusted earnings per share, basic (2) $0.14 $0.07 $0.40 $0.19
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)
(000’s) 396,117 391,794 395,149 391,882
Financial Position (in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents (4) $215.9 $129.8
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures.
(3) Includes growth capital from operating sites.
(4) Comparative cash and cash equivalents balance as at December 31, 2022.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Gold production (ounces)
Young-Davidson 45,100 49,300 135,300 147,600
Island Gold 36,400 31,400 99,800 93,200
Mulatos District (7) 53,900 42,700 164,700 85,400
Gold sales (ounces)
Young-Davidson 45,498 49,218 134,744 147,405
Island Gold 35,255 31,342 97,165 91,507
Mulatos District 51,880 42,220 165,344 84,498
Cost of sales (in millions) (1)
Young-Davidson $62.4 $63.9 $183.6 $188.3
Island Gold $31.3 $29.0 $89.8 $85.2
Mulatos District $64.3 $75.2 $197.6 $182.0
Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold (includes amortization) (1)
Young-Davidson $1,371 $1,298 $1,363 $1,277
Island Gold $888 $925 $924 $931
Mulatos District $1,239 $1,781 $1,195 $2,154
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2)
Young-Davidson $939 $870 $945 $858
Island Gold $610 $651 $636 $650
Mulatos District $898 $1,028 $861 $1,298
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold (2),(3)
Young-Davidson $1,178 $1,134 $1,207 $1,087
Island Gold $916 $944 $980 $941
Mulatos District $1,045 $1,137 $948 $1,426
Capital expenditures (sustaining, growth, and capitalized exploration) (in millions) (2)
Young-Davidson (4) $12.3 $15.1 $43.2 $50.9
Island Gold (5) $47.5 $40.7 $159.2 $103.4
Mulatos District (6) $9.8 $9.9 $22.0 $57.2
Other $5.6 $6.9 $14.8 $17.4
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures.
(3) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not include an allocation of corporate
and administrative and share based compensation expenses.
(4) Includes capitalized exploration at Young-Davidson of $1.2 million and $3.8 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2023 ($1.2 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022).
(5) Includes capitalized exploration at Island Gold of $2.4 million and $7.8 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2023 ($4.7 million and $13.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022).
(6) Includes capitalized exploration at Mulatos District of $2.4 million and $6.3 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2023 ($0.9 million and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022).
(7) The Mulatos District includes both the Mulatos pit, as well as La Yaqui Grande.
Environment, Social and Governance Summary Performance
Health and Safety
• Total recordable injury frequency rate1 ("TRIFR") of 1.84 in the third quarter, an increase from 1.23 in the second quarter
of 2023
• Lost time injury frequency rate1 ("LTIFR") of 0.09, consistent with the second quarter of 2023
• Year-to-date TRIFR of 1.40 and LTIFR of 0.06, a reduction of 19% and nil, respectively, from 2022
During the third quarter of 2023, the TRIFR increased with 21 recordable injuries, as compared to 13 in the prior quarter.
Unfortunately, a second lost time injury occurred at the Mulatos operation involving the same exploration drilling contractor as
the prior quarter. Additional training has been provided to the contractor.
Alamos strives to maintain a safe, healthy working environment for all, with a strong safety culture where everyone is
continually reminded of the importance of keeping themselves and their colleagues healthy and injury-free. The Company’s
overarching commitment is to have all employees and contractors return Home Safe Every Day.
Environment
• Zero significant environmental incidents and zero reportable spills in the third quarter and year-to-date
• Completed site visits at all three operating sites to assess compliance with internal Environmental Standards. Positive
improvements were noted at all sites with action plans currently being implemented to meet remaining requirements
The Company is committed to preserving the long-term health and viability of the natural environment that surrounds its
operations and projects. This includes investing in new initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint with the goal of
minimizing the environmental impacts of our activities and offsetting any impacts that cannot be fully mitigated or rehabilitated.
Community
Ongoing donations, medical support and infrastructure investments were provided to local communities, including:
• Construction of a north access road in the Matarachi village, near the Mulatos Mine, to improve vehicle and pedestrian
access around the community during the rainy season
• A shared Company-community effort to introduce beekeeping, or apiculture, in Matarachi as a rural development
opportunity. This initiative included the provision of training, hives, tools, and protective equipment for all participants. In
total 12 apiaries consisting of 60 hives were introduced and involved the participation of nine families, one school and
both the Mulatos and La Yaqui Grande mines
• Visual health clinics for Matarachi residents, the third campaign in the last five years, benefiting nearly 300 people with
prescription eyewear
• Construction of a columbarium for the township of Dubreuilville
• Supporting various community events in the Algoma district such as the annual Wawa Music Festival, annual Wawa
Salmon Derby, the Lady Dunn Health Center Foundation’s High Tea, and several charity golf tournaments
• Contributions to the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund to support students enrolled in mining-related
programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions
• Fundraising and participation in the Great Cycle Challenge to support SickKids Hospital by raising funds and
awareness towards fighting kids’ cancer
The Company also participated in several local job fairs across Northern Ontario including Kirkland Lake, Wawa, and Thunder
Bay to showcase the many employment opportunities available at Island Gold and Young-Davidson. In Wawa, the Island Gold
mine organized a mining showcase for local students to highlight the many different careers and jobs available in mining.
The Company believes that excellence in sustainability provides a net benefit to all stakeholders. The Company continues to
engage with local communities to understand local challenges and priorities. Ongoing investments in local infrastructure,
health care, education, cultural and community programs remain a focus of the Company.
Governance and Disclosure
• Completed the Company’s annual response to the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate Change
Questionnaire
• Published the fourth edition of the Company's annual Women in Mining Newsletter, featuring interviews and stories from
women across the Company that have contributed to Alamos’ success
• Advanced preparation of the Company’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, to be published in
Q4 2023
• Hosted Alamos’ second Sustainability Summit in Toronto for health & safety, environmental and community leaders
across all operations and projects. The annual Summit is designed to facilitate collaboration, share ideas, and make
plans to improve the Company’s Sustainability Performance Management Framework and adoption of the Responsible
Gold Mining Principles
The Company maintains the highest standards of corporate governance to ensure that corporate decision-making reflects its
values, including the Company’s commitment to sustainable development. During the quarter, the Company continued to
advance its implementation of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles, developed by the World Gold Council as a framework
that sets clear expectations as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.
(1) Frequency rate is calculated as incidents per 200,000 hours worked.
Outlook and Strategy
2023 Guidance
Young-
Davidson Island Gold Mulatos Lynn Lake Total
Gold production (000’s ounces)
Revised guidance 515 - 530
Original guidance 185 - 200 120 - 135 175 - 185 480 - 520
Cost of sales, including amortization (in millions)(3) $625
Cost of sales, including amortization ($ per ounce)(3) $1,250
Total cash costs ($ per ounce)(1) $900 - $950 $600 - $650 $900 - $950 — $825- $875
All-in sustaining costs ($ per ounce)(1)
$1,125 -
$1,175
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs ($ per ounce)(1)(2) $1,175 -
$1,225
$950 -
$1,000
$950 -
$1,000 —
Capital expenditures (in millions)
Sustaining capital(1) $50 - $55 $45 - $50 $10 — $105 - $115
Growth capital(1) $5 - $10 $165 - $185 $5 - $10 $12 $187 - $217
Total Sustaining and Growth Capital (1) $55 - $65 $210 - $235 $15 - $20 $12 $292 - $332
Capitalized exploration(1) $5 $11 $4 $5 $25
Total capital expenditures and capitalized
exploration (1) $60 - $70 $221 - $246 $19 - $24 $17 $317 - $357
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP" disclosure at the end of this press release and associated
MD&A for a description of these measures.
(2) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs at individual mine sites, the Company does not include an
allocation of corporate and administrative and share based compensation expenses to the mine sites.
(3) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs, royalties, and amortization expense, and is calculated based on the
mid-point of total cash cost guidance.
The Company’s objective is to operate a sustainable business model that supports growing returns to all stakeholders over the
long-term, through growing production, expanding margins, and increasing profitability. This includes a balanced approach to
capital allocation focused on generating strong ongoing free cash flow while re-investing in high-return internal growth
opportunities and supporting higher returns to shareholders.
With another strong quarterly performance, the Company continues to successfully execute on this strategy on all fronts.
Production of 135,400 ounces exceeded third quarter guidance, while costs remained near the low end of annual guidance.
This was driven by a solid quarter from Island Gold and another exceptional quarter from La Yaqui Grande.
Given the strong year-to-date performance, full year production guidance has been increased to a range of 515,000 to 530,000
ounces. This marks a 5% increase from original 2023 guidance (based on the mid-point) driven by the solid outperformance
from the Mulatos District. This also represents a 13% increase from 2022, with the Company on pace to establish a new
record for annual production. The Company also remains well positioned to achieve full year cost guidance with total cash
costs and AISC both below the mid-point of annual guidance year-to-date.
Fourth quarter production is expected to be between 115,000 and 130,000 ounces with AISC expected to be slightly above the
top end of annual guidance, reflecting higher sustaining capital and lower grades mined at La Yaqui Grande. Full year costs
and capital are expected to be in line with guidance.
Financially, it was another solid quarter with free cash flow of $37.3 million bringing the year-to-date total to $109.4 million. As
part of a balanced approach to growth, the Company continues to generate solid free cash flow while advancing its growth
initiatives including the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold, and the Lynn Lake and PDA projects. These are key elements of
the Company's strong long-term outlook, which are expected to support growing production, declining costs, and further free
cash flow growth in the years ahead.
The Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold is progressing well with construction of the hoist house complete, and the headframe
nearing completion, putting the start of shaft sinking on track to begin towards the end of this year. In August, an updated
Feasibility Study was released on the Lynn Lake project, outlining a larger, longer-life, low-cost operation located in Canada,
with excellent exploration upside. This followed the receipt of a positive Decision Statement for the Federal Environmental
Impact Statement (“EIS”) earlier this year, a significant permitting milestone for the project.
At PDA, step-out drilling continues to extend high-grade mineralization beyond Mineral Reserves and Resources supporting
the expected ongoing growth of the deposit. This growth will be incorporated into a development plan which is expected to be
completed towards the end of this year and will outline a significant mine life extension at the Mulatos District.
Young-Davidson continues to be a consistent performer with mining rates in-line with target rates and the operation generating
$30.9 million of mine-site free cash flow in the quarter and $82.6 million year-to-date. With higher grades expected in the fourth
quarter, the operation is on track to meet full year production guidance and generate more than $100 million of mine-site free
cash flow for the third consecutive year.
Island Gold performed well in the third quarter with higher mining rates and grades driving a 19% increase in production from
the second quarter. With year-to-date production of 99,800 ounces, the operation is well positioned to meet full year
production guidance. As outlined in the Phase 3+ Expansion study released in June 2022, grades mined are expected to
increase in 2024, driving production higher. A further increase in grades and an increase in mining rates toward the latter part
of 2025 is expected to drive an additional increase in production and a reduction in costs. As demonstrated through the year,
Island Gold continues to generate strong cash flow from operations allowing the operation to fund the majority of capital
spending on the Phase 3+ Expansion.
Combined gold production from the Mulatos District totaled 53,900 ounces in the quarter reflecting another strong performance
from La Yaqui Grande. Year-to-date, the combined operation produced 164,700 ounces, nearly double the prior year period
and putting it on pace to exceed full year guidance. Reflecting the strong operational performance, Mulatos generated $30.9
million of mine-site free cash flow in the quarter bringing the year-to-date total to $114.7 million. As previously guided,
production is expected to decrease into the fourth quarter reflecting the end of mining within the main Mulatos pit in July as
well as the return to guided grades at La Yaqui Grande.
Capital spending, including capitalized exploration, totaled $75.2 million in the third quarter and $239.2 million year-to-date.
Capital spending is expected to increase in the fourth quarter, reflecting the continued ramp up in spending on Phase 3+
Expansion, and higher sustaining capital. Full year capital spending is expected to be consistent with guidance of $317 million
to $357 million.
The global exploration budget for 2023 is consistent with spending in 2022. The Mulatos District accounts for the largest
portion of the budget at $25 million, up from an initial budget of $17 million reflecting ongoing exploration success. This is
followed by a $14 million budget at Island Gold, $8 million at Young-Davidson and $5 million at Lynn Lake. The exploration
focus in 2023 continues to follow up on a successful year in 2022, with Mineral Reserves increasing for the fourth consecutive
year to 10.7 million ounces of gold.
The Company's liquidity position continues to strengthen with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $215.9 million at the
end of the third quarter, up from $129.8 million at the start of the year, while remaining debt free. Additionally, the Company
has a $500 million undrawn credit facility, providing total liquidity of $715.9 million. As part of a balanced approach to growth
and capital allocation, the current focus of growth capital is the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold. With no significant capital
expected to be spent on developing Lynn Lake until the Phase 3+ Expansion is well advanced, the Company remains well
positioned to fund this growth internally while generating strong free cash flow over the next several years. The Company
expects a further increase in free cash flow in 2026 with the completion of the Phase 3+ Expansion.
Third Quarter 2023 results
Young-Davidson Financial and Operational Review
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Gold production (ounces) 45,100 49,300 135,300 147,600
Gold sales (ounces) 45,498 49,218 134,744 147,405
Financial Review (in millions)
Operating Revenues $87.9 $85.6 $260.5 $269.7
Cost of sales (1) $62.4 $63.9 $183.6 $188.3
Earnings from operations $24.5 $20.9 $74.4 $77.4
Cash provided by operating activities $43.2 $38.4 $125.8 $128.2
Capital expenditures (sustaining) (2) $10.8 $13.0 $35.1 $33.6
Capital expenditures (growth) (2) $0.3 $0.9 $4.3 $13.8
Capital expenditures (capitalized exploration) (2) $1.2 $1.2 $3.8 $3.5
Mine-site free cash flow (2) $30.9 $23.3 $82.6 $77.3
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold
sold (1) $1,371 $1,298 $1,363 $1,277
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) $939 $870 $945 $858
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) $1,178 $1,134 $1,207 $1,087
Underground Operations
Tonnes of ore mined 733,413 644,000 2,190,418 2,122,820
Tonnes of ore mined per day 7,972 7,000 8,024 7,776
Average grade of gold (4) 2.06 2.28 2.14 2.29
Metres developed 2,108 2,589 7,041 8,933
Mill Operations
Tonnes of ore processed 754,705 719,050 2,153,377 2,161,792
Tonnes of ore processed per day 8,203 7,816 7,888 7,919
Average grade of gold (4) 2.08 2.31 2.14 2.31
Contained ounces milled 50,393 53,290 148,380 160,734
Average recovery rate 90% 92% 90% 91%
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs, royalties and amortization.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures.
(3) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not include an allocation of corporate
and administrative and share based compensation expenses.
(4) Grams per tonne of gold ("g/t Au").
Operational review
Young-Davidson produced 45,100 ounces of gold in the third quarter, an 9% decrease compared to the prior year period, due
to 10% lower grades processed. Grades were impacted by sequencing with higher grade stopes planned to be mined during
the quarter deferred into the fourth quarter. With grades mined expected to increase in the fourth quarter, Young-Davidson
remains on track to meet full year production guidance.
Milling rates increased to average 8,203 tpd in the third quarter, a new record for the operation. Milling rates exceeded mining
rates with surface stockpiles supplementing mill feed. Grades processed averaged 2.08 g/t Au in the quarter and 2.14 g/t Au
year-to-date, the latter consistent with the low end of annual guidance. Mill recoveries averaged 90% in the quarter, in line with
guidance.
Financial Review
Third quarter revenues of $87.9 million were 3% higher than the prior year period, resulting from a higher realized gold price,
partially offset by less ounces sold. Year-to-date revenues of $260.5 million were 3% lower than the prior year, primarily driven
by less ounces sold.
Cost of sales of $62.4 million in the third quarter were 2% lower than the prior year period with higher tonnes processed being
offset by lower unit operating costs. Underground mining costs were CAD $46 per tonne in the quarter, an 8% improvement
from the prior year period due to economies of scale driven by higher mining rates. Cost of sales of $183.6 million for the first
nine months of the year were in line with the comparable period.
Total cash costs were $939 per ounce in the third quarter and $945 per ounce for the first nine months of the year. Mine-site
AISC were $1,178 per ounce in the quarter and $1,207 per ounce for the first nine months of the year. Total cash costs and
mine-site AISC were consistent with annual guidance in the quarter and year-to-date; however, above the prior year periods
reflecting inflationary pressures as well as the lower grades processed. Both total cash costs and AISC are expected to be in
line with guidance for the full year.
Capital expenditures in the quarter included $10.8 million of sustaining capital and $0.3 million of growth capital. Additionally,
$1.2 million was invested in capitalized exploration in the quarter. Capital expenditures, inclusive of capitalized exploration,
totaled $43.2 million for the first nine months of 2023, a 15% decrease from the prior year. Sustaining capital expenditures are
expected to increase in the fourth quarter bringing full year capital in line with annual guidance.
Young-Davidson continues to demonstrate strong operational and financial consistency with mine-site free cash flow of $30.9
million in the third quarter, and $82.6 million in the first nine months of 2023. The operation is on track to surpass $100 million
in mine-site free cash flow for the third consecutive year, and is well positioned to generate similar levels over the long-term,
given its 15 year Mineral Reserve life.
Island Gold Financial and Operational Review
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Gold production (ounces) 36,400 31,400 99,800 93,200
Gold sales (ounces) 35,255 31,342 97,165 91,507
Financial Review (in millions)
Operating Revenues $68.1 $54.8 $187.8 $167.3
Cost of sales (1) $31.3 $29.0 $89.8 $85.2
Earnings from operations $35.6 $24.4 $95.2 $78.1
Cash provided by operating activities $38.3 $32.1 $125.0 $109.0
Capital expenditures (sustaining) (2) $10.6 $9.1 $33.0 $26.4
Capital expenditures (growth) (2) $34.5 $26.9 $118.4 $63.1
Capital expenditures (capitalized exploration) (2) $2.4 $4.7 $7.8 $13.9
Mine-site free cash flow (2) ($9.2) ($8.6) ($34.2) $5.6
Cost of sales, including amortization per ounce of gold
sold (1) $888 $925 $924 $931
Total cash costs per ounce of gold sold (2) $610 $651 $636 $650
Mine-site all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold sold
(2),(3) $916 $944 $980 $941
Underground Operations
Tonnes of ore mined 113,682 104,565 322,646 319,757
Tonnes of ore mined per day ("tpd") 1,236 1,137 1,182 1,171
Average grade of gold (4) 9.94 9.67 9.59 9.37
Metres developed 2,063 1,664 6,301 5,005
Mill Operations
Tonnes of ore processed 113,061 121,571 322,568 336,668
Tonnes of ore processed per day 1,229 1,321 1,182 1,233
Average grade of gold (4) 10.11 9.38 9.74 9.25
Contained ounces milled 36,767 36,661 101,029 100,119
Average recovery rate 97% 93% 97% 95%
(1) Cost of sales includes mining and processing costs, royalties, and amortization.
(2) Refer to the “Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures” disclosure at the end of this press release and
associated MD&A for a description and calculation of these measures.
(3) For the purposes of calculating mine-site all-in sustaining costs, the Company does not include an allocation of corporate
and administrative and share based compensation expenses.
(4) Grams per tonne of gold ("g/t Au").
Operational review
Island Gold produced 36,400 ounces in the third quarter of 2023, a 16% increase from the prior year period, reflecting higher
grades mined and processed, partially offset by lower tonnes milled. For the first nine months of 2023, Island Gold produced
99,800 ounces, a 7% increase from the prior year period. With the solid year-to-date performance, Island Gold remains on
track to achieve full year production guidance.
Underground mining rates averaged 1,236 tpd in the third quarter, exceeding annual guidance and an increase of 12% from the
second quarter. Grades mined averaged 9.94 g/t Au in the quarter, and 9.59 g/t Au through the first nine months of the year,
both consistent with annual guidance.
Mill throughput averaged 1,229 tpd for the quarter. Milling throughput was lower than the prior year period, as the third quarter
of 2022 included processing of approximately 10,000 tonnes of Island Gold stockpiled ore at the Young-Davidson mill. Mill
recoveries averaged 97% in the quarter, consistent with annual guidance, and a 4% increase compared to the prior year
period.
Financial Review
Revenues of $68.1 million in the third quarter and $187.8 million for the first nine months of the year were 24% and 12% higher
than the prior year periods, respectively, due to more ounces sold and a higher realized gold price.
Cost of sales of $31.3 million in the third quarter and $89.8 million for the first nine months of the year were 8% and 5% higher
than the prior year period, respectively, driven by the increased mining rates and inflationary pressures on mining and
processing costs.
Total cash costs of $610 per ounce in the third quarter and $636 per ounce year-to-date were in line with annual guidance.
Mine-site AISC of $916 per ounce in the third quarter was below annual guidance due to timing of sustaining capital
expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are expected to increase in the fourth quarter, consistent with annual guidance.
With mine-site AISC of $980 per ounce through the first nine months, the operation remains on track to meet full year cost
guidance.
Total capital expenditures were $47.5 million in the third quarter, including $34.5 million of growth capital and $2.4 million of
capitalized exploration. Growth capital spending remains focused on the shaft site infrastructure, including the headframe,
electrical substation and warehouse to support the Phase 3+ Expansion. The construction of the headframe is now
substantially complete and pre-commissioning tests on the e-house electrical systems have commenced. Shaft sinking is on
track to commence by year end. Additionally, capital spending was focused on lateral development and other surface
infrastructure. For the first nine months of 2023, capital spending totaled $159.2 million, inclusive of capitalized exploration of
$7.8 million, with the majority related to construction activities on the Phase 3+ Expansion.
Mine-site free cash flow was negative $9.2 million in the third quarter and negative $34.2 million for the first nine months of the
year given the significant capital investment related to the Phase 3+ Expansion. At current gold prices, Island Gold is
expected to fund the majority of the Phase 3+ Expansion capital over the next three years. The operation is expected to
generate significant free cash flow from 2026 onward with the completion of the expansion.
Mulatos District Financial and Operational Review
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,