Oceanagold Reports Full Year 2021 Financial Results
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MEDIA RELEASE
23 February 2022
OCEANAGOLD REPORTS FULL YEAR 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS
(All financial figures in US Dollars unless otherwise stated)
(BRISBANE) OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (ASX: OGC) (the “Company”) reported its financial and
operational results for the year ended December 31, 2021. Details of the consolidated financial statements and
the Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) are available on the Company’s website at
www.oceanagold.com
Highlights
• Full year revenue of $744.7 million with adjusted Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Amortisation
(“EBITDA”) of $351.8 million and adjusted net profit of $141.0 million or $0.20 per share
• Fourth quarter revenue of $208.5 million with adjusted EBITDA of $92. 6 million and adjusted net profit
of $29.3 million or $0.04 per share.
• Total immediately available liquidity of $163 million, including $133 million in cash an d $30 million in
available undrawn credit facilities as of December 31, 2021.
• Three-year guidance demonstrates a 15% compounded annual production growth rate from 2021 levels
at increasing free cash flow margins.
• Consolidated 2022 gold production guidance of 445,000 to 495,000 ounces and 11,000 to 13,000 tonnes
of copper.
• Consolidated 2022 AISC guidance of $1,275 to $1,375 per ounce sold including cash costs between
$675 to $775 per ounce sold, both on a by-product basis.
• Multi-year consolidated gold production of:
• 490,000 to 530,000 ounces plus 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes of copper at an AISC of $1,150 to
$1,300 per ounce sold in 2023; and
• 580,000 to 620,000 ounces plus 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes of copper at an AISC of $1,000 to
$1,150 per ounce sold in 2024.
• Gerard Bond appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 4, 2022.
Scott Sullivan, Acting President and CEO of OceanaGold said, “This release brings to close a successful year of
operational and financial performance for the Company on the back of record production from Haile and the re-
start of the Didipio operation. Following a challenging year in 2020, financial performance rebounded in 2021
with revenues increasing almost 50% and EBITDA increasing almost 155%. Importantly, the fourth quarter saw
the Company report positive free cash flow, the first in over two years.”
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“Additionally, we completed the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement renewal with the Government of
Philippines, paving the way for the restart of operations at Di dipio. The subsequent ramp-up of operations has
progressed ahead of our expectations and we completed the transport and sale of copper and gold inventory on-
hand before the end of the year. The return of Didipio compliments the suite of gold producing asse ts in New
Zealand where we are advancing significant growth projects, Wharekirauponga (‘WKP‘) in particular and the
Haile Gold Mine where we seek to commence construction of the underground upon securing the necessary
permits.”
“With the release of our 202 2 guidance and multi-year outlook, we have set the stage to generate significantly
more free cash flow each year on higher consolidated production. We remain focused on driving costs lower
while allocating capital prudently to drive stronger risk-adjusted returns. I look forward to working closely with our
newly appointed President and CEO Gerard Bond who will bring his extensive financial and commercial
experience to drive value for shareholders over the long-term.”
Table 1 – Financial Summary
Quarter ended 31 Dec 2021
(US$m)
Q4
31 Dec 2021
Q3
30 Sep 2021
Q4
31 Dec 2020 2021 2020
Revenue 208.5 204.6 168.2 744.7 500.1
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization (98.7) (87.4) (76.9) (324.2) (273.6)
General and administration – indirect taxes (2) (1.8) (4.1) (0.3) (6.0) (3.4)
General and administration – idle capacity charges (1) (3.9) (16.0) (9.1) (31.3) (35.7)
General and administration – other (15.0) (9.7) (13.1) (48.6) (48.5)
Foreign currency exchange gain/(loss) (1.3) (0.9) (8.6) (6.7) (14.9)
Other income/(expense) 0.9 2.7 1.1 1.9 5.6
EBITDA (excluding gain/(loss) on undesignated hedges and
impairment expense) 88.7 89.2 61.3 329.8 129.6
Depreciation and amortization (61.6) (49.9) (55.8) (187.8) (181.4)
Net interest expense and finance costs (3.4) (2.9) (2.5) (11.6) (11.1)
Earnings/(loss) before income tax (excluding gain/(loss) on
undesignated hedges and impairment expense) 23.8 36.4 2.9 130.3 (63.0)
Income tax benefit/(expense) on earnings (17.7) 8.5 (10.2) (30.7) (11.4)
Earnings/(loss) after income tax and before gain/(loss) on
undesignated hedges and impairment expense 6.1 44.9 (7.1) 99.7 (74.3)
Impairment expense (162.2) - - (162.2) (80.0)
Tax benefit on impairment expense (4) 60.1 60.1
Write off exploration/property expenditure / investment (3) - - - (1.3) (6.9)
Gain/(loss) on fair value of undesignated hedges - - 15.3 - 15.0
Tax (expense) / benefit on gain/loss on undesignated hedges - - (4.3) - (4.2)
Net Profit/(loss) (96.0) 44.9 3.9 (3.7) (150.4)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share $(0.14) $0.06 $0.01 $(0.01) $(0.24)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share $(0.14) $0.06 $0.01 $(0.01 $(0.24)
(1) The Company did not record any revenue or cost of sales from the Didipio mine during the fifteen months ended 30 June 2021. I n addition,
General and Administration – idle capacity charges reflect the non -production costs related to maintaining Didipio’s op erational readiness to
31 October 2021 and related to the two-week shutdown of the New Zealand operations required under National COVID-19 restrictions
(2) Represents production-based taxes in the Philippines, specifically excise tax, local business and prope rty taxes.
(3) Represents write-off of projects due to formal withdrawal from the Highland, Spring Peak and Bravada joint venture activities.
(4) There was an impairment expense of $241 million recognised in relation to the Haile Gold mine and a reversal of impai rment of $78.8 million
related to Didipio.
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Table 2 – Cash Flow Summary
Quarter ended 31 Dec 2021
(US$m)
Q4
31 Dec 2021
Q3
30 Sep 2021
Q4
31 Dec 2020 2021 2020
Cash flows from Operating Activities 108.9 69.0 (1.6) 261.4 198.8
Cash flows used in Investing Activities (79.8) (83.2) (62.7) (315.8) (225.8)
Cash flows from / (used) in Financing Activities (6.3) 43.5 117.2 25.1 159.5
Operations
For the full year, OceanaGold achieved its consolidated production and cost guidance. The Company produced
362,807 ounces of gold and 2,323 tonnes of copper. Gold production was approximately 20% higher over 2020
due to significant year -on-year record gold output at Haile, the successful re -start and continued ramp -up of
operations at Didipio and Martha Underground at Waihi, which was partially offset by lower head grades and mill
feed from Macraes. Fourth quarter consolidated production was 106,591 ounces of gold, an approximate 35%
quarter-on-quarter increase on the back of a greater output from the New Zealand operations and increasing
production contribution from Didipio.
On a consolidated basis, the Company recorded an AISC of $1,247 per ounce on gold sales of 381,562 ounces
and copper sales of 5,104 tonnes. Fourth quarter consolidated AISC was $1,326 per ounce on gold sales of
105,336 ounces and copper sales of 1,748 tonnes. AISC was similar year-on-year with higher sales being offset
by increased sustaining capital investments. The Company’s AISC increased 10% quarter-on-quarter on higher
cash costs and sustaining capital, which was partially offset by higher gold sales.
Financial
Full year 2021 revenue was $744.7 million, a 49% increase over the previous year related to higher sales volumes
from Haile and Waihi, as well as Didipio in the second half following the renewal of the Financial or Technical
Assistance agreement (“FTAA”) i n mid-July leading to the sale of the gold doré and copper -gold concentrate
inventory, additional sales from new production and a higher average gold price received. Fourth quarter revenue
of $208.5 million was similar to the previous quarter, with increas ed gold sales from Haile and Macraes and
slightly higher average gold price received partially offset by lower sales at Didipio following the sale of gold doré
and the majority of the copper-gold concentrate inventory in the third quarter.
EBITDA for the full year 2021 was $329.8 million, reflecting a 154% increase year-on-year on a higher average
gold price received, record gold sales from Haile, contributions from Didipio and higher sales at Waihi, partially
offset by lower sales at Macraes and higher costs. Fourth quarter EBITDA was $88.7 million which was similar
to the previous quarter.
Full year 2021 Adjusted earnings after tax (excluding Didipio idle capacity costs, net impairment and once-off tax
adjustment related to the Haile technical review) was $141.0 million or $0.20 per share compared with a loss
after tax (excluding impairment and gains/losses on undesignated hedges) of $74.3 million in the prior year. This
was mainly due to higher revenue from increased sales at Didipio and Haile and a h igher average gold price
received. Fourth quarter Adjusted earnings after tax (excluding final Didipio idle capacity costs, net impairment
and once-off tax adjustment related to the Haile technical review) was $29.3 million, or $0.04 per share.
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Cash flows from operating activities were $261.4 million for the full year 2021, including $108.9 million in the
fourth quarter which was 58% above the third quarter, and is mainly attributable to favourable working capital
movements.
Cash flows used in investing act ivities totalled $315.8 million for the full year 2021, which was 40% above the
prior year, driven by higher growth capital investments at Haile related to the expansion of waste storage facilities,
the Golden Point Underground development at Macraes, and the ongoing development of Martha Underground
at Waihi.
Fully diluted cash flow per share before working capital movements and exclusive of gold prepayments was
$0.13 in the fourth quarter and $0.47 for the full year 2021.
As of December 31, 2021, the Com pany’s revolving credit facilities remained drawn to $250 million with $30
million undrawn. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company had available liquidity of $163 million, including
$133 million in cash. The Company generated $9 million in free cash flow during the quarter. The Company’s net
debt position was $237.9 million, a decrease from the previous quarter of $256.5 million due to the increased
cash balance.
Consolidated capital expenditure in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $78.3 million, a 14% decrease quarter-on-
quarter, primarily related to lower pre -stripping and growth capital invested, partially offset by higher general
operating and exploration capital investments. For the full year, consolidated capital investment totalled $333.9
million, a 25% increase year-on-year and due primarily to increased pre-stripping capital investment, particularly
at Haile. Growth capital invested in 2021 was primarily in waste storage facilities at Haile, ongoing development
of the Martha Underground at Waihi and development of the Golden Point Underground at Macraes.
Exploration capital expenditure totalled $6.6 million for the fourth quarter and focused primarily on infill and
extensional drilling at MUG, expansion drilling at WKP, and resource conversion at Golden Point Underground
mine.
Table 3 – Consolidated Capital Expenditures
Quarter ended 31 Dec 2021
(US$m)
Q4
31 Dec 2021
Q3
30 Sep 2021
Q4
31 Dec 2020 2021 2020
General Operations Capital 11.0 6.5 6.7 32.5 28.0
Pre-strip and Capitalised Mining 30.4 39.1 12.9 116.4 65.8
Growth Capital (including corporate capital) 30.3 39.9 46.2 160.5 150.4
Exploration 6.6 5.8 5.9 24.6 22.7
Capital and exploration expenditure 78.3 91.2 71.7 333.9 266.9
Table 4 – Asset by Asset Capital Expenditures
Quarter ended 31 Dec 2021 (US$m) Haile Didipio Waihi Macraes
General Operations 2.1 2.7 - 6.3
Pre-strip and Capitalised Mining 21.0 0.2 7.7 1.5
Growth Capital 20.0 0.4 6.5 2.2
Exploration 0.9 - 3.5 2.1
Capital and exploration expenditure 44.0 3.2 17.7 12.1
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Full Year 2021 (US$m) Haile Didipio Waihi Macraes
General Operations 10.4 3.3 - 18.7
Pre-strip and Capitalised Mining 65.6 0.2 13.7 36.9
Growth Capital 92.9 0.5 47.7 12.7
Exploration 3.0 - 12.9 8.6
Capital and exploration expenditure 171.9 4.0 74.3 76.9
Notes:
• Capital expenditure is presented on an accruals basis and excludes fourth quarter rehabilitation and closure costs of $1.0 mi llion at Reefton.
• Capital and exploration expenditure by location includes related regional greenfield exploration where applicable. Corporate capital projects not
related to a specific operating region are excluded; these totaled $0.3 million in the fourth quarter.
Outlook
On a consolidated basis, the Company expects to produce between 445,000 to 495,000 ounces of gold in 2022
representing a 30% year -on-year increase in production from the midpoint. Gold production is expected to
increase to between 490,000 and 530,000 ounces in 2023 and to between 580,000 and 620,000 ounces in 2024,
approximately 60% higher than in 2021.
Consolidated 2022 AISC guidance ranges from $1,275 and $1,375 per ounce sold while cash costs are expected
to range between $675 and $775 per ounce sold. A ISC and cash costs are expected to between $1,150 and
$1,300 per ounce sold in 2023 and between $1,000 and $1,150 per ounce sold in 2024.
Production over the course of 2022 is expected to be weighted evenly between the first half and the second half
with the first and fourth quarters expected to deliver the largest amount of gold production at corresponding lower
AISC. Capital investment is expected to be skewed slightly to the second half of the year related to increasing
investment in the Haile underground and site infrastructure. The timing of this capital could shift depending on
receipt of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (“SEIS”).
Ramp-up of the Didipio operation continues to progress ahead of schedule and the Company now expects to
reach full production rates in early in the second quarter 2022. As a result, the Company expects gold and copper
production to near full production rates for most of this year. In 2022, Didipio is expected to produce between
100,000 and 110,000 ounces of gold along with 11,000 to 13,000 tonnes of copper. For the full year, Didipio’s
by-product AISC is expected to range between $500 to $600 per ounce sold, while by -product cash costs are
expected to range between $350 to $450 per ounce sold.
At Haile, production is expected to be between 150,000 ounces and 160,000 ounces at a cash cost of $575 to
$675 per ounce sold and a site AISC of $1,500 to $1,600 per ounce sold. Haile’s 2022 production profile is evenly
weighted between the first half and second half howev er, first and fourth quarter production is expected to be
materially higher than the second and third quarters. AISC is expected to correspond to quarterly sales volumes
and be highest in the second and third quarters. Capital investments are expected to be the highest through the
second and third quarters also, based on the Company receiving the SEIS and associated permits in the first
half. Approximately $35 to $40 million in sustaining and $30 to $35 million growth capital for 2022 is contingent
on receipt of the SEIS, with the start of spend expected in the second quarter.
In 2022, Macraes is expected to produce between 140,000 and 155,000 ounces of gold at an AISC of $1,300 to
$1,400 per ounce sold and cash costs of $800 to $900 per ounce sold. The wid er production guidance range
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reflects uncertainty related to potential COVID-19 restrictions. Production for the year is expected to be evenly
distributed quarter on quarter.
Capital requirement at Macraes for 2022 is principally related to sustaining capi tal, with growth capital mainly
related to the Golden Point Underground (“GPUG”) and expansionary drilling. For the remainder of the year, the
operation will source from multiple open pits and from both Frasers Underground and GPUG which will continue
to ramp-up over the next two years. GPUG development advance rates are steadily increasing to approximately
600 metres (m”) per month by the end of the second quarter, ahead of stoping which is due to commence in the
third quarter. A full development advance rate of an estimated 800 metres per month is expected by the end of
the year. By the start of 2023, GPUG anticipates producing on average 80,000 tonnes of ore per month and will
become the primary source of underground ore at Macraes.
At Waihi, the operation is expected to produce between 55,000 and 70,000 ounces of gold, a significant increase
over 2021. This is related to additional mine faces brought online at Martha Underground. The Company has
elected to use a wider guidance range for the Waihi (and Macraes) operation because of continued risks related
to COVID-19 as the New Zealand government continues to seek to supress cases with international borders
expected to remain closed until at least mid -2022 plus ongoing discrepancies between mined grades and the
resource model. The Company will continue to progress resource definition and grade control drilling to update
the resource model. Consolidated AISC is expected to range between $1,375 and $1,475 per ounce sold with
cash costs between $950 and $1,050 per ounce sold. Production in the second half of the year is expected to be
stronger than in the first half with the fourth quarter expected to be the strongest quarter of production at a lower
corresponding AISC.
2021 Full Year Results Webcast
The Compan y will host its 2021 Full Year Results Webcast at 5:30pm on Wednesday February 23 , 202 2
(Toronto, Eastern Standard Time) / 9:30am on Thursday February 24, 2022 (Melbourne, Eastern Daylight Time).
Webcast Participants
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Teleconference Participants (required for those who wish to ask questions)
Local (toll free) dial in numbers are:
Canada & North America: 1 888 390 0546
Australia: 1 800 076 068
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United Kingdom: 0 800 652 2435
Switzerland: 0 800 312 635
Germany: 0 800 724 0293
All other countries (toll): + 1 416 764 8688
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If you are unable to attend the call, a recording will be available for viewing on the Company’s website.
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Authorised for release to market by OceanaGold Corporate Company Secretary, Liang Tang.
For further information please contact:
Investor Relations Media Relations
Sabina Srubiski
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About OceanaGold
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental,
and social performance. For 30 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering
sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.
Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic
growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including Didipio Mine in the Philippines;
Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America.
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applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future performance and reflect
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business strategy, future growth, future production, estimated costs, results of operations, business prospects
and opportunities of OceanaGold Corporation and its related subsidiaries. Any statements that express or involve
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infectious disease, the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates and related assumptions, inherent
operating risks and those risk factors identified in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form prepared
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