Yamana Gold Inc. Yamana Provides Preliminary 2012 Operating Results, Outlook for 2013-2015

 
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Yamana Provides Preliminary 2012 Operating Results, Outlook for 2013-2015 
FOR:  YAMANA GOLD INC. 
 
TSX SYMBOL:  YRI 
NYSE SYMBOL:  AUY 
LSE SYMBOL:  YAU 
 
January 9, 2013 
 
Yamana Provides Preliminary 2012 Operating Results, Outlook for 2013-2015 
 
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2013) - YAMANA GOLD INC. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY)(LSE:YAU) ("Yamana" or "the 
Company") today provided preliminary operational results for Q4 and the full year 2012, and updated the 
Company's outlook for 2013 - 2015. 
 
2012 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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=-  Record total production of 1.2 million gold equivalent ounces (GEO)(1) 
    for 2012, representing an increase of approximately 9% from 2011 and 
    within guidance 
 
=-  Record fourth quarter preliminary production of 322,800 GEO 
 
=-  Cash costs(2) for the full year 2012 were approximately $245 per GEO 
    after by-product credits 
 
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OUTLOOK HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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=-  2013 production is expected to be in the range of 1.44 - 1.60 million 
    GEO with a target of over 1.48 million GEO, an increase of at least 20% 
    versus 2012 levels 
 
=-  2014 production is expected to be in the range of 1.60 - 1.77 million 
    GEO with a target of 1.75 million GEO, an increase of at least 33% 
    versus 2012 levels 
 
=-  2015 production is targeted at a sustainable level of approximately 1.75 
    million GEO 
 
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"For the fourth quarter, and full year, we delivered record production and costs which are as expected and 
within the guidance we had provided at the beginning of 2012. Our objective continues to be the delivery of 
consistent and reliable operational results with an emphasis on comparatively low costs which will drive strong 
cash flow. In 2012, we also further enhanced our growth profile with the addition of Cerro Moro to our project 
portfolio and increased the value returned to shareholders as dividends. We expect production growth throughout 
2013 and 2014 with a goal to reach approximately 1.75 million GEO of sustainable production. Cerro Morro 
should, in time, add to that production level," commented Peter Marrone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 
"We will continue to strive for consistency, reliability and predictability with a focus on increasing cash 
flow through the delivery of higher quality ounces and projects while containing costs and maintaining a 
discipline on capital spending." 
 
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(All amounts are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise 
indicated.) 
 
1.   Silver production is treated as a gold equivalent at a ratio of 50:1. 
2.   By product cash costs are non-GAAP measures. A description of non-GAAP 
     measures can be found at www.yamana.com/q32012. 
 
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2012 PRELIMINARY OPERATING RESULTS 
 
Production and costs for 2012 were within previously provided guidance. Production during Q4 2012 reached a 
record level of 322,800 GEO, at costs consistent with guidance. For the full year ended December 31, 2012, 
total production for the Company was also a record of over 1.2 million GEO consisting of 1.02 million ounces of 
gold and 9 million ounces of silver. Full year cash costs were approximately $245 per GEO consistent with 
previously stated guidance. These are preliminary results with full operational and financial results to be 
provided in February. 
 
Certain operations performed better than expected for the year as a result the implementation of recommended 
optimizations resulting from a Company-wide optimization audit that is ongoing, these include: El Penon, 
Chapada and Mercedes. These strategies are currently in progress or are expected to begin shortly at all other 
operations in the portfolio with results expected to impact production and costs in 2013. 
 
Estimated production on a mine-by-mine basis for Q4 2012 and the full year is summarized below: 
 
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Preliminary Production (GEO)                             Q4 2012      FY2012 
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Chapada                                                   32,500     128,173 
El Penon                                                 128,100     462,477 
Gualcamayo                                                31,500     147,308 
Jacobina                                                  28,300     116,826 
Minera Florida                                            32,800     105,682 
Mercedes                                                  39,400     125,967 
Fazenda Brasileiro                                        18,300      67,179 
Alumbrera (12.5%)                                         10,700      46,009 
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Development Projects                                       1,200       1,200 
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Total Production (GEO)                                   322,800   1,200,821 
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Total Copper (M lbs.) (Chapada)                               40         150 
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PRODUCTION OUTLOOK 2013-2015 
 
Production in 2013 is expected to be in the range of 1.44 - 1.60 million GEO. This will be an increase of at 
least 20% over 2012 production, which is expected to be delivered through quarter over quarter growth and 
similar to 2012, production in the second half of 2013 will exceed production in the first half of the year. 
Also, consistent with previously established trends, quarterly production will be higher than the previous 
year's comparable period: Q1 2013 production will exceed Q1 2012 production. The annual production increase 
will be due in part to a full-year of production at Mercedes, the ramp-up of the expansion project at Minera 
Florida, the ramp-up of production at Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique and C1 Santa Luz, and the start-up of production at 
Pilar. 
 
Production in 2014 is expected to increase by at least 33% from 2012 levels to a range of 1.60 - 1.77 million 
GEO. This increase will be in part due to a full year of production from C1 Santa Luz, Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique and 
Pilar, the Gualcamayo expansion, and the Suruca oxide and Corpo Sul expansions at Chapada. 
 
Estimated production on a mine-by-mine basis for 2013-2014 is detailed below: 
 
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Estimated Production (GEO)                      2013E                  2014E 
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Chapada                             105,000 - 115,000      140,000 - 160,000 
El Penon                            450,000 - 460,000      440,000 - 460,000 
Gualcamayo                          170,000 - 185,000      190,000 - 210,000 
Jacobina                            125,000 - 145,000      140,000 - 155,000 
Minera Florida                      125,000 - 145,000      130,000 - 145,000 
Mercedes                            130,000 - 140,000      130,000 - 150,000 
Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique                   80,000 - 95,000      100,000 - 115,000 
Fazenda Brasileiro                    65,000 - 75,000        50,000 - 65,000 
Alumbrera (12.5%)                     40,000 - 50,000        40,000 - 50,000 
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Development Projects(i)             150,000 - 190,000      240,000 - 260,000 
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Total GEO                       1,440,000 - 1,600,000  1,600,000 - 1,770,000 
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Total Copper (M lbs) (Chapada)              120 - 135              130 - 145 
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(i)note: Includes C1 Santa Luz and Pilar, which are both expected to start 
production in 2013. 
 
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As Brazil intends to introduce a new mining law in 2013, it is expected that full operational permits will be 
granted under the new Brazilian mining law for projects currently in construction or ramping up. While 
applicable governmental departments have provided assurances that provisional permits will continue to be 
issued to minimize the potential impact if the mining law is not passed within a reasonable and foreseeable 
timeframe, there will be an impact on new Brazilian mining projects if provisional permits are not issued or 
the new mining law is not passed. Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique has been granted a temporary provisional permit pending 
passage of the new legislation. The Company anticipates similar treatment for other development projects in 
Brazil. 
 
Silver production is expected to be consistent at between eight to nine million ounces in each of 2013 and 
2014. Silver production is reported as a gold equivalent and included in the above forecasts at a consistent 
ratio of 50:1. 
 
Planned production beginning in 2014 and continuing into 2015 is targeted at a sustainable level of 1.75 
million GEO per year. Development projects, for which a construction decision has not yet been made, most 
notably Cerro Moro, are not included in this total but could increase sustainable production levels. 
 
COSTS & ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE 
 
Estimated cash costs for 2013 are forecast to be below $365 per GEO. Cash costs are calculated after base metal 
by-product credits, which assumes a price forecast for copper of $4.00 per pound. 
 
While realized copper prices in 2012 were lower than the Company's copper price forecast, this difference was 
offset by increased copper production at Chapada. The flexibility to increase copper production is part of 
optimizations that began in 2011, took effect in 2012 and should continue to provide benefits in 2013. 
 
In 2013, expected cost increases are driven by fewer copper by-product credits with relatively higher gold 
production along with inflationary impacts in the countries in which the Company operates. While the decline in 
copper production at Chapada in 2013 is planned, this is expected to reverse with higher copper production 
beginning in 2014. The Company will continue maximizing copper production at Chapada as a strategy for 
decreasing the consolidated cost structure further. 
 
In the years to follow, copper production from Chapada will increase as ore from Corpo Sul begins to be 
processed. The prefeasibility study for Corpo Sul is now complete as work continues to further define the size 
of the ore body, which has grown significantly and continues to show potential to be treated as a stand-alone 
ore body. 
 
The Company expects to spend approximately $110 - $115 million on exploration in continuation of the successful 
2012 program. The 2013 exploration program will continue to focus on increasing mineral reserves and mineral 
resources with its near-mine and regional exploration programs, as well as continuing to explore identified 
greenfield targets and generate new targets. 
 
For 2013, depreciation, depletion and amortization is expected to be approximately $485 million or $335 per GEO 
when excluding any allocation to copper. General and administrative expenses are expected to be approximately 
$155 -$160 million and the effective tax rate for 2013 is forecast to be between 30 - 32%. 
 
In 2013, sustaining capital is expected to be approximately $310 per GEO. This allocates all capital to gold 
ounces with no consideration for copper. Sustaining capital is expected to decline in future years as a result, 
in part, of the cost saving initiatives related to maintenance and the growth in gold production expected. 
 
The Company believes that an all-in approach to costs is a better way to evaluate and assess its cost structure 
and, consistent with existing internal practices, the Company includes in all-in sustaining cash costs: by- 
product cash costs, sustaining capital, corporate general and administrative expenses, and exploration 
expenses. All-in sustaining cash costs for 2013 are expected to be below $800 per GEO. 
 
EXPANSIONARY CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 
 
Expansionary capital spending for 2013 is expected to be $470 million. This amount includes capital spending 
initially contemplated in 2012 that was not spent in the amount of $50 million, and additional amounts relating 
to new projects including $29 million on the construction of the carbon-in-leach plant at Chapada, $15 million 
for phase two of the north pad heap leach expansion at Gualcamayo, approximately $40 million on the advancement 
of Cerro Moro, as well as other new projects not previously contemplated. Spending at Cerro Moro is expected to 
include the amount for the feasibility study and the development of a production ready ramp into the ore body, 
which is the approach taken in the development of Mercedes. These projects will provide an increased level of 
certainty in sustainable production levels going forward. 
 
Expansionary capital spending is expected to decline significantly in 2014 as the projects currently in 
development will be complete and there are currently no other projects for which positive construction 
decisions have been made. 
 
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 
 
The Company continues to be committed to reliability and predictability, and delivering growth across various 
operational and financial metrics with a priority and focus on growth in cash flow and cash flow per share. To 
deliver on these objectives the Company will focus on high quality projects, which deliver the highest return 
and the most efficient capital allocation. 
 
The Company is also contemplating how to best implement initiatives expected to improve recoveries, reduce 
costs and/or result in mine life extension at various operations. Initiatives were identified through an 
independent efficiency audit and include increasing fleet efficiency, increasing labour productivity, and 
automating processes. The independent consultant's recommendations are currently being implemented and are 
expected to be completed over the short and medium term with some positive impact expected to begin in the near 
term. 
 
After the completion of current development projects, which is expected by mid-2013, cash flow is expected to 
increase significantly. The Company continues to work on additional growth projects, expecting to move forward 
with those projects that will deliver growth, maximize cash flows and demonstrate the most efficient use of 
capital. Free cash flow should increase as cash flow is expected to exceed required capital needs. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
 
The Company will announce operational and financial results for Q4 and FY 2012, and provide an update on 
exploration and development, which will also include the 2012 mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate, in 
February 2013. 
 
About Yamana 
 
Yamana is a Canadian-based gold producer with significant gold production, gold development stage properties, 
exploration properties, and land positions in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Colombia. Yamana plans to 
continue to build on this base through existing operating mine expansions, throughput increases, development of 
new mines, advancement of its exploration properties and by targeting other gold consolidation opportunities 
with a primary focus in the Americas. 
 
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains "forward-looking statements" 
within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable 
Canadian securities legislation. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, information 
contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements, including any information as to the Company's 
strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements are characterized by 
words such as "plan," "expect", "budget", "target", "project", "intend," "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" 
and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking 
statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date 
the statements are made, and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other known and 
unknown factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the 
forward-looking statements. 
These factors include the Company's expectations in connection with the expected production and exploration, 
development and expansion plans at the Company's projects discussed herein being met, the impact of proposed 
optimizations at the Company's projects, the impact of the proposed new mining law in Brazil and the impact of 
general business and economic conditions, global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows 
and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions, fluctuating metal prices (such 
as gold, copper, silver and zinc), currency exchange rates (such as the Brazilian Real, the Chilean Peso, the 
Argentine Peso, and the Mexican Peso versus the United States Dollar), possible variations in ore grade or 
recovery rates, changes in the Company's hedging program, changes in accounting policies, changes in mineral 
resources and mineral reserves, risk related to non-core mine dispositions, risks related to acquisitions, 
changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, changes in project development, construction, 
production and commissioning time frames, risk related to joint venture operations, the possibility of project 
cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, higher prices for fuel, steel, power, labour and other 
consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment 
or processes to operate as anticipated, unexpected changes in mine life, final pricing for concentrate sales, 
unanticipated results of future studies, seasonality and unanticipated weather changes, costs and timing of the 
development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, government regulation 
and the risk of government expropriation or nationalization of mining operations, environmental risks, 
unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims, limitations on insurance coverage and timing and 
possible outcome of pending litigation and labour disputes, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred 
to in the Company's current annual Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form filed with 
the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com, and the 
Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Although 
the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to 
differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause 
actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. 
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and 
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no 
obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates, assumptions or 
opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue 
reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the 
purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's expected financial and operational performance 
and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company's plans and objectives and 
may not be appropriate for other purposes. 
 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
 
Yamana Gold Inc. 
Lisa Doddridge, Vice President, 
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations 
416-945-7362 or 1-888-809-0925 
[e-mail] 
www.yamana.com 
 
 
 
 
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