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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Orosur Mining Inc | LSE:OMI | London | Ordinary Share | CA6871961059 | COM SHS NPV |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 585,242 | 08:00:00 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Gold Ores | 189k | -1.79M | -0.0087 | -9.20 | 16.44M |
TIDMOMI
Orosur Mining Inc. ("Orosur" or "the Company") (TSX/AIM: OMI), a South American-focused gold producer, developer and explorer is pleased to announce the results for the first half of its fiscal 2018 ("H1 18") and second quarter ended November, 2017 ("Q2 18" or the "Quarter"). All dollar figures are stated in US$'000 unless otherwise noted.
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
-- Drilling in the APTA portion of the Anzá gold project in Colombia
commenced in October 2017, with first drill results announced on
November 14, 2017, including 5.32m at 17.76 g/t in hole MAP-54. Depth
potential is being confirmed with gold mineralization intersected down
to 200m. Mineralized zones remain open.
-- In Uruguay, a final infill drilling campaign and block model were
finalised for San Gregorio Central ("SGC"), with mine development
planned to start in Q3 18.
-- The Company is accelerating the preparation and permitting of Veta A
Underground, a new underground project with higher grades next to the
San Gregorio CIL Plant.
-- The deadline for Asset Chile to move into Phase 2 in Anillo expired on
December 31, 2017 unexercised. As a result, Asset Chile will forfeit
the 16% interest it had earned and Orosur is currently evaluating
strategic alternatives to move ahead with the project with external
and non-dilutive funding.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
-- Extended downtime of two long hole drill rigs used in stope production
at the SGW UG mine caused the deferral of 2,000 ounces of production
planned for Q2 18. Development activities continued as planed at the
SGW UG mine and the Company resumed full underground production by the
end of November.
-- Q2 18 production was 7,052 oz of gold, compared to 6,852 oz in Q2 17.
As a result of the Company's focus on profitability and not purely
ounces produced, the Company is targeting the lower end of its
production guidance at San Gregorio for FY18, being 30,000 ounces of
gold.
-- Average cash operating cost was $867/oz, compared to $914/oz Q2 17.
The Company expects to achieve its annual guidance for cash operating
cost of US$800 - US$900 per ounce.
-- The Uruguayan government continues to demonstrate its support for the
Company with an exemption granted on royalty payments (equal to 3% of
sales) for the period April 2017 to March 2018. This is forecast to
total approximately US$1.0 million.
-- All-In-Sustaining Costs ("AISC") were $1,455/oz compared to $1,345/oz
in Q2 17, an increase of 8%. The increase was predominantly due to
higher development, brownfield exploration and the construction of the
fourth phase of the tailings dam.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
-- Operating profit of the San Gregorio operation was $3,423 compared to
an operating profit of $2,261 in Q2 17. The improvement mainly due to
lower operating costs.
-- Loss after tax was $251 compared to a profit of $942 in Q2 17. This
was mainly due to higher depreciation and the recognition of a
provision for staff retrenchments following the Q2 production deferral
at SGW UG.
-- Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital was $2,160
compared to $2,234 in Q2 17.
-- The Company invested $3,359 in capital expenditures and $1,704 in
exploration compared to $3,835 and $609 respectively in Q2 17. The
Company significantly increased its investment in exploration and
development in Uruguay with the aim of expanding reserves.
-- The Company's cash balance at November 30, 2017 was $2,064 compared to
$3,357 at May 31, 2017. The deferral of approximately 2,000 ounces of
planned production for the Quarter from the SGW UG mine caused the
Company to draw on the full Santander line of credit in the amount of
$1,500 during the Quarter.
-- The committed line of credit with Banco Santander available as at
November 30, 2017 was renewed for another year (until November 30,
2018).
Operational & Financial Summary1 Q2 18 Q2 17 Diff YTD 18 YTD 17 Diff Operating Results Gold Ounces 7,052 6,852 200 15,677 16,802 (1,125) produced Operating US$/oz 867 914 (47) 886 783 103 cash cost3 AISC US$/oz 1,455 1,345 110 1,422 1,135 287 Average US$/oz 1,299 1,252 47 1,277 1,290 (13) price received Financial Results (unaudited) Net US$ '000 (251) 942 (1,193) (542) 3,701 (4,243) profit/(loss) after tax Cash US$ '000 2,160 2,234 (74) 3,614 7,029 (3,415) flow from operations2 Cash & Nov. 30,2017 Aug 31,2017 Diff Nov. 30,2017 May 31,2017 Diff Debt Summary (unaudited) Cash US$ '000 2,064 4,533 (2,469) 2,064 3,357 (1,293) balance Total US$ '000 1,773 330 1,443 1,773 403 1,370 debt Cash net US$ '000 291 4,203 (3,912) 291 2,954 (2,663) of debt 1 Results are based on IFRS and expressed in US dollars 2 Before non-cash working capital movements 3 Operating cash cost is total cost discounting royalties and capital tax on production assets.
H2 OUTLOOK
SG UG is a continuation at depth of the San Gregorio open pit deposit, which produced approximately 536,000 oz at an average grade of 2.12 g/t Au. Since November 2016, SGW UG has been the primary source of ore feed to the plant. Mining in the SGW sector is forecast to be complete in H2 18 when development and initial production of SGC is scheduled to commence. SGC is planned to be the main source of underground ore feed to the plant during H2 18.
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During Q2 18, 792 metres of diamond core were drilled around the San Gregorio West underground mine aimed at improving accuracy and planning of the mining in this sector. A 250 metre development access ramp is necessary to fully access SGC from the SGW UG mine and is under construction. The block model for SGC was finalized in Q2 18, and shows that the mineralized structure is less economically viable at current gold prices at depth and to the East based on reductions in both ore grade and thickness. Due to this, and amongst other measures, the Company has been working with SRK Peru in order to optimize the mineplan for SGC, with a special emphasis on profitability following the deferral of production from SGW in Q2 18. The new design concentrates mining on the upper levels of the mine to minimize additional and uneconomic development. Additionally, an existing crown pillar between the open pit and the UG mine is being evaluated for potential inclusion in the mine plan.
The Company is accelerating the preparation and permitting of Veta A, a new underground project that is 1.2 kilometres from the plant, for development. Initial work indicates Veta A is currently the highest grade source of underground ore available on the San Gregorio mine complex. Veta A was previously mined as an open pit, producing 29,000 oz with an average grade of 3.1 g/t between September 2006 and March 2008. Current reserves are 9,440 oz (122,328 tonnes @ 2.40 g/t Au). The Company is targeting a significant increase in reserves following a positive drilling campaign that proved the continuity and extension of the ore body over 140 metres from the current defined reserves. A preliminary study by SRK Consulting at Veta A supports its geotechnical feasibility.
In addition to the redesign of underground production in San Gregorio, the company has implemented a number of initiatives to preserve cash. These include an 11% staff reduction at the end of November, the recently granted royalty exemption by the Uruguayan Government for a one year period and the deferral of planned greenfield exploration in Uruguay.
Orosur remains focused on profitability over production and as a result is targeting the lower end of its production guidance at San Gregorio for FY18 at 30,000 ounces of gold, while maintaining its operating cash cost guidance of between US$800 - US$900/oz. The Company continuously considers and analyses strategic options to develop its Uruguay, Colombian and Chilean assets to create shareholder value.
The Company expects to conclude its first phase of drilling at the APTA zone, which is part of the Anzá project in Colombia next month. Additional drill results are expected by the end of February. As announced in November 2017, preliminary results from the current drilling campaign have demonstrated APTA's potential at depth, with gold mineralization intersected to 200m, and along strike. The broader Anzá potential (beyond APTA) has yet to be tested at any of the four high priority identified targets with coincident geochemical and geophysical anomalies.
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Ignacio Salazar, CEO of Orosur, said:
"The Company is concentrating on advancing exploration in Colombia while maintaining profitability in Uruguay. We have built the SGW UG mine, entirely financed from cash from operations, while advancing exploration and development around it.SGC is well under way and on track to commence production during Q3 18 and we are swiftly advancing a new higher grade underground mine at Veta A.While we are taking some tough measures to implement this plan, we are getting some initial results already and are proud to count on the support of the Uruguayan government which granted us a second, and unprecedented, annual royalty exemption.
As announced in November, preliminary results in Colombia from the current drilling campaign validate the APTA gold potential.Depth potential has been confirmed at APTA with gold mineralization intersected down to 200m.Mineralized zones remain open.We plan to update the market in the next several weeks. In addition to APTA, and in respect of the broader Anzá potential, four high priority targets with coincident geochemical and geophysical anomalies, remain untested."
Potential for a New UG Mine: Veta A Underground
Historically, Veta A was a relatively small high grade open pit, located next to the now reclaimed San Gregorio tailings dam, which was in operation from September 2006 until March 2008. The Veta A open pit produced approximately 29,000 oz at average gold grades of 3.10 g/t.
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As open pit mining progressed, the mineralized body appeared to run underneath the tailings dam. When operations approached this physical barrier, mining was halted and the pit was backfilled with waste and then reclaimed.
A preliminary geotechnical study of the Veta A deposit was performed by SRK Consulting during the first Quarter with positive results. During Q2 2018, drilling continued at Veta A, with 968 metres drilled (adding up to a total 1,665 metres drilled to date for this campaign). The results are encouraging. Drilling interceptions to date are shown below:
HOLE From (m) To (m) Metres Au g/t VADD17-006 161.9 168.6 6.7 5.0 VADD17-007 165.2 167.1 2.0 3.3 VADD17-008 125.0 131.1 6.1 2.6 VADD17-009 170.5 175.3 4.9 1.8 VADD17-010 107.7 109.7 2.0 0.4 VADD17-011 107.6 110.2 2.6 5.8 VADD17-012 124.4 130.8 6.4 1.7 VADD17-013 97.5 99.0 1.5 1.5 VADD17-014 96.30 97.70 1.4 0.7 VADD17-015 155.4 157.0 1.6 1.6 VADD17-016 133.6 136.7 3.1 3.4
All 11 holes drilled to date at Veta A intersected mineralization, confirming the extension of the mineralized body for at least 140 metres downhole. The best mineralization intercepts show the continuity of the mineralized trend to the south-west down-deep. This indicates the strong potential for an increase in the volume of the mineralized structure, which may materially increase current reserves, albeit requiring further work.
The block model was updated in-house during Q2 18 and a mine plan design is in progress to advance with the feasibility study.
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Qualified Person's Statement
The technical information related to the current assets of Orosur Mining in this presentation has been reviewed by Miguel Fuentealba, a Mining Engineer who is considered to be a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 reporting guidelines. Mr. Fuentealba is a graduate in Mining Engineering from the University of Santiago de Chile and is an AusIMM Member and Qualified Person of Chilean Mining Commission. Mr. Fuentealba has 20 years of professional experience in the field of mining engineering, mine development and management. Reserves and Resources stated in this announcement have the meaning ascribed to such terms under N.I. 43-101, and have been prepared on such basis and published in the Company's annual information form dated August 29, 2017.
About Orosur Mining Inc.
Orosur Mining Inc. (TSX: OMI; AIM: OMI) is a fully integrated gold producer, developer and explorer focused on identifying and advancing gold projects in South America. The Company operates the only producing gold mine in Uruguay (San Gregorio), and has assembled an exploration portfolio of high quality assets in Uruguay, Chile and Colombia.
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR"). Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain. If you have any queries on this, then please contact Ignacio Salazar, Chief Executive Officer of the Company (responsible for arranging release of this announcement) on: +1 (778) 373-0100.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance of the Company, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour" provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Such statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties some of which are described in Section 8 of the Q2 2018 Management Discussion and Analysis, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation success of exploration activities; permitting time lines; the failure of plant; equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents; labour disputes; requirements for additional capital title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Orosur Mining Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated As at November 30, As at May 31, 2017 ($) 2017 ($) Assets Cash 2,064 3,357 Accounts receivable 1,706 1,519 and other assets Inventories 12,457 13,157 Total current assets 16,227 18,033 Accounts receivable 304 550 and other assets Property plant and equipment 18,331 16,160 and development costs Exploration and evaluation costs 20,756 17,677 Deferred income tax assets 3,115 3,115 Restricted cash 227 229 Total non-current assets 42,733 37,731 Total assets 58,960 55,764 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Trade payables and other 14,158 14,518 accrued liabilities Current portion of long-term debt 1,626 202 Warrants 577 - Environmental rehabilitation 243 243 provision Total current liabilities 16,604 14,963 Long-term debt 147 201 Environmental rehabilitation 5,349 5,405 provision Total non-current liabilities 5,496 5,606 Total liabilities 22,100 20,569 Capital stock 63,461 61,162 Contributed surplus 5,880 5,836 Deficit (31,455 ) (30,913 ) Currency translation reserve (1,026 ) (890 ) Total shareholders' equity 36,860 35,195 Total liabilities and 58,960 55,764 shareholders' equity Orosur Mining Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of profit/ (loss) and Comprehensive profit/ (loss) Thousands of United States Dollars, except for loss per share amounts Three months ended Six months ended November 30, November 30, 2017 ($) 2016 ($) 2017 ($) 2016 ($) Sales 9,028 10,765 20,979 23,423 Cost of sales (7,708 ) (9,567 ) (19,480 ) (18,810 ) Gross profit 1,320 1,198 1,499 4,613 Corporate (749 ) (704 ) (1,394 ) (1,143 ) and administrative expenses Restructuring costs (750 ) 164 (810 ) 288 Exploration expenses (17 ) (2 ) (26 ) (11 ) and exploration written off Obsolescence (9 ) (12 ) (45 ) (100 ) provision Other income 1 507 130 857 Net finance cost (59 ) (45 ) (146 ) (90 ) Derivative - 8 (10 ) (412 ) profit/(loss) Net foreign exchange 11 (87 ) 262 (188 ) gain/(loss) (1,572 ) (231 ) (2,039 ) (887 ) Profit/(loss) before (252 ) 967 (540 ) 3,726 income tax Provision for 1 (25 ) (2 ) (25 ) income taxes
Net profit/(loss) (251 ) 942 (542 ) 3,701 for the period Other comprehensive profit/(loss) Cumulative 142 (20 ) (136 ) (57 ) translation adjustment Total comprehensive (109 ) 922 (678 ) 3,644 profit/(loss) for the period Profit/(loss) per common share: Basic (0.00 ) 0.01 (0.00 ) 0.04 Diluted (0.00 ) 0.01 (0.00 ) 0.04 Orosur Mining Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated Six months ended November 30, 2017 ($) 2016 ($) Net inflow/(outflow) of cash related to the following activities Cash flow from operating activities Net profit/(loss) for the period (542 ) 3,701 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities: Depreciation 4,064 2,829 Exploration and evaluation 26 11 expenses written off Obsolescence provision 45 100 Fair value of derivatives (20 ) 186 Accretion of asset retirement 38 38 obligation Stock based compensation 44 88 Gain on sale of property, (61 ) (14 ) plant and equipment Other 20 90 Subtotal 3,614 7,029 Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable 29 (249 ) and other assets Inventories 656 211 Trade payables and other (360 ) 1,094 accrued liabilities Net cash generated from 3,939 8,085 operating activities Cash flow from financing activities Loan payments (129 ) (127 ) Investment in Anillo 69 - Loans received 1,500 - Proceeds from private placement 2,894 - Net cash generated from/(used 4,334 (127 ) in) financing activities Cash flow from investing activities Purchase of property, (6,164 ) (5,617 ) plant and equipment and development costs Environmental tasks (95 ) (145 ) Proceeds from the sale 10 18 of fixed assets Exploration and evaluation (3,317 ) (1,158 ) expenditure assets Net cash used in investing (9,566 ) (6,902 ) activities Increase/(decrease) in cash (1,293 ) 1,056 Cash at the beginning of period 3,357 4,320 Cash at the end of period 2,064 5,376 Orosur Mining Inc. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated Six months ended November 30, 2017 ($) 2016 ($) Capital stock Balance at beginning of period 61,162 60,751 Exercise of stock options - 174 Grant of shares - 34 Private placement 2,299 - Balance at end of period 63,461 60,959 Contributed surplus Balance at beginning of period 5,836 5,925 Stock based compensation 44 83 recognized Exercise of stock options - (102) Balance at end of period 5,880 5,906 Deficit Balance at beginning of period (30,913) (33,497) Net profit/(loss) for the period (542) 3,701 Balance at end of period (31,455) (29,796) Currency translation reserve (1,026) (1,041) Shareholders' equity 36,860 36,028 at end of period
Orosur Mining Inc Ignacio Salazar, +1 (778) 373-0100 Chief Executive Officer info@orosur.ca or Cantor Fitzgerald Europe - Nomad & Joint Broker David Porter/Keith Dowsing Tel: +44 (0) 20 7894 7000 or Numis Securities Limited - Joint Broker John Prior / James Black / Paul Gillam Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000
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