China Gold International Reports Year‐End 2017 Results and Provides 2018 Outlook
China Gold International
Resources Corp. Ltd.
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Tel: 604‐609‐0598 Fax: 604‐688‐0598 E‐mail: [email protected], www.chinagoldintl.com
Suite 660, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V7X 1M4
China Gold International Reports Year‐End 2017 Results and Provides 2018 Outlook
VANCOUVER, March 28, 2018 ‐ China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (TSX: CGG; HKEx:
2099) (the “Company” or “China Gold International Resources”) is pleased to report Year‐End
2017 results and provide 2018 Outlook.
FINANCIAL, PRODUCTION AND OPERATION HIGHLIGHTS
2017 Fourth quarter highlights
Revenue increased by 42% to US$133.3 million from US$93.6 million for the same
period in 2016.
Mine operating earnings increased by 252% to US$45.7 million from US$13.0 million for
the same period in 2016.
Net profit after income taxes increased to US$20.0 million from a net loss of US$9.1
million for the same period in 2016.
Gold production from the CSH Mine increased by 14% to 59,998 ounces from 52,828
ounces for the same period in 2016.
Copper production from the Jiama Mine increased by 241% to 14,905 tonnes
(approximately 32.9 million pounds) from 4,365 tonnes (approximately 9.6 million
pounds) for the same period in 2016. Gold produced was 17,893 ounces compared to
6,133 ounces for the same period in 2016. The increase in production was primarily due
to the output from the commissioning of phase II series I expansion.
2017 Annual highlights
Revenue increased by 22% to US$411.9 million from US$338.6 million for the same
period in 2016.
Mine operating earnings increased by 108% to US$116.8 million from US$56.2 million
for the same period in 2016.
Net profit after income taxes increased to US$64.3 million from a net loss of US$12.3
million for the same period in 2016.
Gold production from the CSH Mine increased by 1% to 186,957 ounces from 185,052
ounces for the same period in 2016.
Copper production from the Jiama Mine increased by 96% to 35,844 tonnes
(approximately 79.0 million pounds) from 18,321 tonnes (approximately 40.4 million
pounds) for the same period in 2016. Gold produced was 47,710 ounces compared to
26,250 ounces for the same period in 2016. The increase in production was mainly due
to the output from the commissioning of the phase II series I expansion.
China Gold International
Resources Corp. Ltd.
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Tel: 604‐609‐0598 Fax: 604‐688‐0598 E‐mail: [email protected], www.chinagoldintl.com
Suite 660, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V7X 1M4
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The cash production cost, and total production cost for the CSH Mine are presented in
the table below.
The cash production cost, and total production cost for the Jiama Mine are presented in
the table below.
* Production costs include expenditures incurred at the mine sites for the activities related to production including mining, processing,
mine site G&A and royalties etc.
** Non‐IFRS measure
*** By‐products credit refers to the sales of gold and silver during the corresponding period.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 2017, the Company had an accumulated surplus of US$229.1 million,
working capital of US$21.4 million and borrowings of US$1,275 million. The Company’s
cash balance at December 31, 2017 was US$147.3 million.
The Company’s borrowings are comprised of US$162 million of short term debt facilities
and US$1,113 million of long term debt facilities, with interest rates ranging from 2.35%
to 4.35% per annum.
2018 PRODUCTION AND OPERATING OUTLOOK:
The Company will continue to leverage the technical and operating experience of the
Company’s major shareholder, China National Gold Group Co., Ltd. (“CNG”), to improve
operations at its mines. In addition, the Company continues to focus its efforts on
increasing production while minimizing costs at both mines.
To fulfill its growth strategy, the Company is continually working with CNG and other
interested parties to identify potential international mining acquisition opportunities,
namely projects outside of China.
The 2018 copper production for the Company is expected to be approximately 100
million pounds.
CSH Mine Year ended December 31,
2017 2016
Total production cost (US$) of gold per ounce 1,055 1,054
Cash production cost* (US$) of gold per ounce 670 764
* Non‐IFRS measure
Jiama Mine Year ended December 31,
2017 2016
Total production cost* (US$) of copper per pound 2.47 2.49
Total production cost* (US$) of copper per pound
after by‐products credits*** 1.36 1.48
Cash production cost** (US$) per pound of copper 2.05 2.09
Cash production cost** (US$) of copper per pound
After by‐products credits*** 0.94 1.08
China Gold International
Resources Corp. Ltd.
__________________________________________________________________
Tel: 604‐609‐0598 Fax: 604‐688‐0598 E‐mail: [email protected], www.chinagoldintl.com
Suite 660, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V7X 1M4
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The Company’s consolidated gold production from both mines is expected to be
approximately 160,000 ounces in 2018.
ANNUAL RESULTS INVESTOR AND MEDIA PRESENTATION
Management will hold its 2017 Annual Results Investor and Media Presentation in Hong Kong
on April 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. (Hong Kong time). Year‐End 2017 results and performance will be
discussed with a question and answer period.
For a detailed look at the financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31,
2017, please visit the Company's website at www.chinagoldintl.com, The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited’s website at www.hkex.com.hk or SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About China Gold International Resources
China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and operates both
profitable and growing mines, the CSH Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia, and the Jiama Copper‐
Polymetallic Mine in Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. The Company’s
objective is to continue to build shareholder value by growing production at its current mining
operations, expanding its resource base, and aggressively acquiring and developing new projects
internationally. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGG) and the Main
Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 2099).
For additional information on China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd., please refer to its
SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com or contact Tel: 604‐609‐0598, Email: [email protected],
Website: www.chinagoldintl.com.
Cautionary Note About Forward‐Looking Statements
Certain information regarding China Gold International Resources contained herein may constitute forward‐looking
statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward‐looking statements may include estimates, plans,
expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although
China Gold International Resources believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐looking statements
are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. China Gold International
Resources cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control,
and that future events and results may vary substantially from what China Gold International Resources currently
foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward‐looking statements include
market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic,
market or business conditions. The forward‐looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary
statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and subject to change after that date.