IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX: IMG)(NYSE: IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) -
All dollar amounts are expressed in US dollars, unless otherwise
indicated. This press release contains unaudited numbers.
2008 HIGHLIGHTS
- Record gold production of 997,000 ounces exceeds January 2008
original projection by 8%. Cash costs (1) for 2008 were $459 per
ounce and in line with January 2008 guidance.
- Record revenues of $869.6 million, a 28% increase over the
prior year. Fourth quarter revenues reached $209.6 million, an 8%
increase over the same quarter of 2007.
- Operating cash flow for 2008 more than doubled to $254.5
million ($0.86 per share). Operating cash flow during the fourth
quarter of 2008 was $65.2 million ($0.22 per share) compared to
$56.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.
- Commitment of "ZERO HARM" to employees, communities and
environment demonstrated by a 24% reduction in total accident
frequency, zero fatality and no significant impact to communities
and the environment.
- Adjusted net earnings(2) climbed 87% for the full year of 2008
to $107.5 million ($0.36 per share). Net loss for the full year was
$9.9 million ($0.03 per share) including a non-cash impairment
charge of $117.4 million (net of income taxes) primarily related to
the Buckreef project in Tanzania. The net loss in 2007 was $42.1
million ($0.14 per share) including an impairment charge of $99.6
million for the Mupane property.
- Fourth quarter adjusted net earnings(2) were $16.4 million
($0.06 per share), 14% higher than the same quarter of 2007. The
net loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $96.4 million ($0.33
per share) compared to net earnings of $8.5 million ($0.03 per
share) in the fourth quarter of 2007.
- Financial position remains very strong at year end with cash
and cash equivalents (net of bank debt) and gold bullion at market
of $219 million, together with availability under a line of credit
of $80 million.
- Announced eighth straight annual dividend - $0.06 per share
totaling $17.7 million.
- Announced acquisition of Orezone Resources Inc. (Essakane
project), one of West Africa's largest undeveloped gold properties.
The transaction is expected to close on February 25, 2009.
- Gold reserves increased by 20% or 1.6 million ounces to 9.6
million ounces, which more than replaces the depletion in 2008. A
further 3.1 million ounces will be added to reserves with the
Orezone Resources Inc. acquisition. Niobium reserves increased by
36% to 137,800 tonnes of contained Nb2O5 representing an 18 year
mine life at current production rates.
- The Company acquired 84.55% of the common shares of Euro
Ressources S.A. - cost reduction focus driving down per ounce
royalty cost at the Rosebel mine by $40-$50 based on recent gold
prices.
CEO COMMENTARY
"2008 was an outstanding year in terms of operational results
achieving record revenues and record operating cash flow. Gold
production exceeded guidance for 2008 while cash costs were on
plan. We are very proud of the safety performance achieved by
employees in 2008. IAMGOLD has taken the next step to establish
itself as a high quality operator with a strong and effective
management team. The acquisition in early 2009 of the Essakane
property in West Africa will expand our resource base and further
demonstrate the Company's expertise in construction and
development, in a region where we have been engaged for nearly 20
years. Management continues to evaluate additional opportunities to
maximize the Company's growth potential and shareholder value,"
stated Joseph Conway, President & CEO.
SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL RESULTS
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(in $ millions, except where noted) Three months Year
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$ $ $ $
Results of Operations
Revenues 209.6 194.2 869.6 678.1
Mining costs 100.1 114.2 451.8 426.5
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 41.0 38.1 169.6 117.6
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Earnings from mining operations 68.5 42.0 248.2 134.1
Earnings from working interests 1.7 7.9 24.3 25.4
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Total earnings from operations and working
interests(4) 70.2 49.9 272.5 159.5
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Net earnings (loss) (96.4) 8.5 (9.9) (42.1)
Impairment charges (net of related income taxes) 112.8 5.9 117.4 99.6
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Adjusted net earnings(2) 16.4 14.4 107.5 57.5
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Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share
($/share) (0.33) 0.03 (0.03) (0.14)
Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per
share(2) ($/share) 0.06 0.05 0.36 0.20
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Cash Flows
Operating cash flow 65.2 56.6 254.5 117.1
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Gold sales (including working interests)
Gold sales (000oz - IMG share) 253 244 997 962
Average realized gold price ($/oz) 793 787 855 693
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REVENUES
Revenues for the full year of 2008 reached a record $869.6
million, a 28% increase over the prior year. Fourth quarter
revenues reached $209.6 million, an 8% increase over $194.2 million
for the same quarter of 2007.
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2008 increased compared to
the fourth quarter of 2007 primarily due to higher gold production
and higher niobium prices. Revenues for the full year of 2008
increased significantly compared to 2007, driven by higher gold and
niobium prices and gold production.
MINING COSTS
Mining costs for the fourth quarter of 2008 decreased compared
to 2007 with the purchase of royalties related to the Doyon
division and the Rosebel mine. Additionally, movements in the
average exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollar positively
impacted mining costs for the Canadian operations.
Increased mining costs for the full year of 2008 compared to
2007 were due to higher royalty expenses and operating costs.
Higher royalty expenses were attributable to an increase in the
average gold price as well as higher gold production. The cost of
diesel fuel and other mining consumables increased significantly
for the majority of the year. Movements in the average exchange
rate between the Canadian and US dollar negatively impacted full
year mining costs for the Canadian operations.
Rising input costs were mitigated as IAMGOLD continued its focus
on cost improvement measures across all operations including the
change from contract mining to owner mining at Mupane, fleet and
mine planning optimization at Rosebel, and acceleration of the
Sleeping Giant mine closure.
DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation, depletion and amortization for the fourth quarter
and the full year of 2008 increased as a result of higher
production and the effect of the prospective application of
adjustments made at the end of 2007 to finalize the purchase price
equation for the Cambior acquisition. The closure of Sleeping Giant
in October 2008 and increases in reserves at Mupane and Niobec
partially offset the above.
EARNINGS FROM WORKING INTERESTS
Fourth quarter earnings from working interests, related to the
Tarkwa and Damang mines, were lower compared to the fourth quarter
of 2007 as a result of lower sales volume and higher mining costs.
Year over year earnings from working interests remained steady as
higher realized gold prices partially offset the impact of higher
operating and administrative costs.
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $96.4 million
($0.33 per share) compared to net earnings of $8.5 million ($0.03
per share) in the fourth quarter of 2007. The net loss was the
result of non-cash impairment charges largely associated with the
Buckreef project in Tanzania. Net loss for the full year of 2008
was $9.9 million ($0.03 per share) compared to a net loss of $42.1
million ($0.14 per share) in 2007.
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
Asset and goodwill non-cash impairment charges for 2008 consist
of $4.6 million recorded in the third quarter relating to
capitalized exploration expenditures and $125.3 million ($112.8
million net of income taxes) recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008
relating primarily to the Buckreef project in Tanzania. In 2007 a
non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of $99.6 million related to
Mupane was recorded.
ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS (2)
Adjusted net earnings increased during the fourth quarter and
the full year of 2008 compared to 2007 mainly due to stronger
earnings from operations (as described above). Higher corporate
administration expenses in 2008 are mainly due to an expanded
management team and corporate initiatives dedicated to delivering
improved results. One-time pre-tax expenses in 2008 included a $4.9
million termination benefit recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008
relating to the closing of the Doyon and Mouska mines planned for
in 2009 and early 2010, respectively, and a VAT receivable write
down of $5.4 million. The Company also increased its exploration
expenses in 2008 by 18% to $33.6 million.
CASH FLOW AND LIQUIDITY POSITION
Operating cash flow during the fourth quarter of 2008 was $65.2
million ($0.22 per share) compared to $56.6 million ($0.19 per
share) in the fourth quarter of 2007. Operating cash flow in 2008
was $254.5 million ($0.86 per share) compared to $117.1 million
($0.40 per share) in 2007. The significant increase in operating
cash flow was mainly driven by higher niobium and gold prices. The
majority of operating cash flow was re-invested in expanding
existing operations and pursuing new growth opportunities.
IAMGOLD ended the year with $219 million in cash and cash
equivalents (net of bank debt) and gold bullion at market. The
Company has approximately $80 million of available credit remaining
on its facility net of the $50 million draw and approximately $10
million in Letters of Credit. The Company is actively reviewing
funding sources to support its current acquisition activities and
potential new opportunities that fit the IAMGOLD portfolio.
In 2009, the Company entered into contracts to sell
approximately 74,000 of the 174,000 ounces of gold held at December
31, 2008. The approximate selling price and cost of $900 and $400
respectively, will yield a gain before income taxes of nearly $37
million.
IAMGOLD ATTRIBUTABLE GOLD PRODUCTION AND COSTS
The table below presents the gold production attributable to the
Company along with the weighted average cash cost per ounce of
production.
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(Unaudited) Gold Total Gold Total
Production Cash Production Cash
Cost(1) Cost(1)
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IMG Operator (000 oz) (000 oz) $/oz $/oz (000 oz) (000 oz) $/oz $/oz
Rosebel (95%) 86 77 404 403 315 263 466 452
Doyon Division
(100%) 33 34 419 529 118 131 548 528
Sleeping Giant
(100%) 6 18 94 418 69 67 303 358
Mupane (100%) 30 23 271 482 101 86 367 548
Joint Venture
Sadiola (38%) 49 40 351 406 172 140 389 401
Yatela (40%) 16 22 512 231 66 120 514 217
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220 214 377 416 841 807 440 423
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Working interests
Tarkwa (18.9%) 26 30 584 452 119 124 521 395
Damang (18.9%) 9 9 635 628 37 34 676 533
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35 39 598 491 156 158 558 425
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Total 255 253 408 427 997 965 459 423
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Cash cost excluding
royalties 364 372 403 378
Royalties 44 55 56 45
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Cash cost 408 427 459 423
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CONSOLIDATED GOLD PRODUCTION AND CASH COSTS
IAMGOLD's total attributable gold production in the fourth
quarter and for the full year of 2008 increased by 1% and 3%
respectively, as a result of higher throughput at Rosebel and
Mupane in addition to higher gold grades and recoveries at
Sadiola.
Fourth quarter cash costs of $408 per ounce decreased 15% over
the third quarter of 2008 and were down by 4% over the same period
last year.
Cash cost per ounce of gold produced in 2008 was in line with
the original guidance of $455-$470 per ounce issued in January 2008
as higher production and higher productivity were offset by
increases in energy and other input costs.
The following table summarizes the change in the consolidated
cash cost per ounce of gold from 2007 to 2008.
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$/oz $/oz
Increase (decrease) in consolidated cash cost of
IAMGOLD operated mines and Mali joint ventures (29) 18
Impact of higher cash costs at Tarkwa and Damang 10 18
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Increase (decrease) in consolidated cash costs,
compared to 2007 (19) 36
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Cash costs per ounce of gold at IAMGOLD operations and the Mali
joint ventures decreased during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared
to the fourth quarter of 2007 as a result of higher gold
production, lower energy costs, lower royalty expenses and lower
costs at Sleeping Giant as it neared the end of its life.
Cash costs per ounce of gold at IAMGOLD operations and the Mali
joint ventures were higher year over year mainly due to higher
royalty expenses and energy costs, partially offset by higher gold
production.
Cash costs per ounce for the fourth quarter and full year at
Tarkwa were impacted by a decline in production due to lower
recoveries in the heap leach plant. Cash costs per ounce for the
fourth quarter and full year at Damang increased as a result of
higher costs associated with consumables, energy and waste
stripping.
ROSEBEL MINE, SURINAME
Rosebel's production increased in the fourth quarter and for the
full year in 2008 compared to 2007 by 12% and 20% respectively, due
to a new and enhanced mining fleet, a revised pit design,
processing of higher gold grades and other efficiency
initiatives.
Cash costs per ounce increased marginally in the fourth quarter
and for the full year compared to 2007 as increased productivity
and the acquisition of a participation royalty right partially
offset higher input costs.
DOYON DIVISION, CANADA
The Doyon Division's gold production declined slightly in the
fourth quarter of 2008 and full year as compared to 2007. The
decline in production reflects the expected reduction in tonnage
mined as the mines are nearing closure.
Cash costs per ounce declined by 21% in the fourth quarter of
2008 compared to 2007 primarily as a result of a decline in royalty
expenses. Cash costs per ounce for the full year of 2008 were 4%
higher compared to 2007 due mainly to lower production.
SLEEPING GIANT MINE, CANADA
The fourth quarter and full year production and cash costs per
ounce for 2008 reflects the completion of mining and mill
operations at the Sleeping Giant mine. The sale of the Sleeping
Giant mine occurred in the fourth quarter of 2008.
MUPANE MINE, BOTSWANA
Gold production increased by 30% during the fourth quarter and
by 17% for the full year of 2008 compared to 2007. Increased mill
throughput resulted from increased crusher availability, higher SAG
and ball mill capacity and a higher instantaneous throughput
rate.
Cash costs per ounce for the fourth quarter and the full year of
2008 declined by 44% and 33% respectively, compared to 2007 due to
higher production as well as decreased mining costs following the
transition from contractor to owner mining.
SADIOLA MINE, MALI
Attributable gold production was up 23% for both the fourth
quarter and the full year of 2008 compared to 2007 due to higher
gold grades and higher mill recoveries. The gravity circuit
commissioned in the year improved absolute recovery of both
sulphide and oxide ores. In addition, a higher proportion of oxide
ore was processed.
Cash costs per ounce improved in 2008 due to increased
production, despite higher royalties and consumable costs.
YATELA MINE, MALI
Attributable gold production for the fourth quarter and the full
year in 2008 decreased by 27% and 45%, respectively, compared to
2007, as a greater proportion of low-grade marginal ore from
stockpiles was processed.
Cash costs per ounce were higher in 2008 compared to 2007 as a
direct result of lower production and higher waste costs
capitalized in 2007 as the strip ratio of the push back decreased
and the ore body was accessed in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Improvements in mining costs were realized late in the year
resulting from the engagement of a new mining contractor.
TARKWA MINE, GHANA
Attributable gold production declined in the fourth quarter and
the full year of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 as a
result of lower production from the heap leach process. Production
was down in the fourth quarter of 2008 due to lower recoveries in
the heap leach plant.
Cash costs per ounce increased for the fourth quarter and for
the year in 2008 compared to 2007 primarily due to lower production
and increased costs of consumables and significantly higher cost of
power.
DAMANG MINE, GHANA
Attributable gold production in the fourth quarter of 2008 was
unchanged from the prior year. Processing of higher grade ore
resulted in a 9% improvement in full year gold production.
Year over year cash costs per ounce increased significantly due
to higher costs for consumables and energy and lower waste
stripping costs capitalized in 2008.
NIOBIUM OPERATIONS
NIOBEC MINE, CANADA
Niobec continued to achieve strong operating results for the
fourth quarter and the full year in 2008 with operating cash flow
of $25.5 million and $69.5 million respectively. Revenue from
niobium increased as the realized price for niobium during the
fourth quarter and the full year rose by 33% and 37%, respectively,
compared to 2007. This increase was partially offset by a decrease
in sales volume of 9% for the quarter and 3% for the year.
Operating margins per kilogram of niobium(3) for the fourth quarter
and the year in 2008 increased by 118% and 90%, respectively,
compared to 2007.
RECENT EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
ESSAKANE PROJECT, BURKINA FASO
On December 11, 2008, IAMGOLD announced a plan of arrangement
with Orezone Resources Inc. ("Orezone") that, upon completion, will
result in the acquisition of Orezone and its 90%-owned Essakane
gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Subsequent to year-end,
shareholders of Orezone approved the plan of arrangement at a
special meeting held February 18, 2009. Closing of the transaction
is expected on February 25, 2009. As part of the transaction,
several of Orezone's exploration properties, not related to the
Essakane development project, will be spun out into a new
exploration company ("Orezone Gold"). Pursuant to the transaction,
IAMGOLD will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Orezone, with
each Orezone shareholder to receive 0.08 of an IAMGOLD share and
0.125 of a share of Orezone Gold. Approximately 28.7 million
IAMGOLD shares will be issued to Orezone shareholders.
The Essakane project is fully permitted and under construction.
A feasibility study dated July 2008 indicates proven and probable
reserves of 3.1 million ounces using a $600 per ounce gold price
(reserves of 3.4 million ounces using a $700 per ounce gold price)
and measured and indicated resources of 4.0 million ounces. Average
gold production is expected to be approximately 315,000 ounces over
the mine life at an average cash operating cost of $358 per ounce,
using a $600 per ounce gold price and an $85 per barrel oil price.
Full production is anticipated to commence in late 2010, requiring
a remaining capital expenditure of approximately $350 million to be
invested by that time.
EURO RESSOURCES S.A., FRANCE
Through the bid process conducted in the fourth quarter of 2008,
the Company acquired control of 84.55% of the outstanding shares of
Euro Ressources S.A. ("EURO"). EURO has a participation right
royalty on production from IAMGOLD's Rosebel gold mine. As a
result, royalty costs at the Rosebel mine will be reduced by
approximately $40-$50 per ounce based on recent gold prices. The
total purchase price was $83.9 million, including transaction costs
of $3.3 million.
LA ARENA, PERU
In early 2008, IAMGOLD announced it had entered into an
agreement for the sale of its Peruvian development gold-copper La
Arena project. The sale was contingent on financing arrangements
with the buyer. Due to the constraints of the current credit
markets, alternative financial structures are being considered by
the buyer to conclude the transaction. The Company has received
additional expressions of interest for the property from other
parties. In addition, the Company will continue to assess the
option of developing the property.
SLEEPING GIANT, CANADA
In October 2008, the Company completed the sale of the Sleeping
Giant property resulting in a gain of $2.6 million. By accelerating
the mining schedule, gold production was increased, cash costs were
reduced and IAMGOLD successfully mined and processed all reserves
prior to the sale.
BUCKREEF, TANZANIA
Since the acquisition of the Buckreef project in early 2006,
comprehensive exploration programs have been completed, including
approximately 100,000 meters of drilling. This work did not
materially increase the resource base and preliminary metallurgical
results indicate only low to moderate recoveries could be expected
from heap leaching. As a result of estimated capital costs for mine
development being significantly higher than anticipated, an
impairment charge of $111.6 million ($98.9 million after impact of
income taxes) was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008.
MERREX, MALI
In December, 2008, IAMGOLD entered into an option agreement with
Merrex Gold Inc. ("Merrex") to earn a 50% interest in its Siribaya
gold project in Mali, West Africa, by spending C$10.5 million over
four years. As part of the agreement, IAMGOLD subscribed for
4,285,714 units through a C$1.5 million private placement,
resulting in IAMGOLD holding approximately 6.5% of Merrex. Each
unit is comprised of one common share of Merrex and one 12-month
warrant, exercisable at C$0.45 per share.
The Siribaya gold project consists of a 700 square kilometer
land package in western Mali that covers two major regional
structural trends that hold significant potential for economic gold
mineralization. Merrex has spent over C$8.0 million to date on
exploration at Siribaya and has reported significant gold
intersections along a two-kilometer segment of an anomalous gold
trend that extends for more than six kilometers within the land
package.
RESERVES AND RESOURCES
Please refer to press release issued February 23, 2009 and the
Reserves and Resources section of the Company's website for more
details.
IAMGOLD's total proven and probable reserves increased by 20% or
1.6 million ounces to 9.6 million ounces as at year end 2008,
compared to a year earlier. Including depletion of 1.1 million
ounces attributed to 2008 gold production, reserves increased by
2.7 million ounces. The main contributors to the increase are the
Rosebel mine and the Quimsacocha project, although reserve
replacement was achieved at all continuing IAMGOLD operations. Upon
the closing of the acquisition of Orezone, an additional 3.1
million ounces using a $600 per ounce gold price (or 3.4 million
ounces using a $700 per ounce gold price) related to the Essakane
project in Burkina Faso will be added to IAMGOLD's proven and
probable reserves. Niobium proven and probable reserves increased
by 36% to 137,800 tonnes of contained Nb2O5. This presents an
18-year mine life at current production rates and a production
expansion plan is being reviewed.
PROJECT UPDATES
WESTWOOD PROJECT, CANADA
In January 2009, IAMGOLD completed a positive preliminary
assessment study which provides further confidence to move towards
production in early 2013. The study shows that during the first 13
years, production will average about 200,000 ounces of gold per
year with cash costs averaging $290 per ounce. The operation is
projected to generate a pre-tax operating cash flow of $665 million
over the mine life, with $287 million over the first five years,
using a gold price of $700 per ounce.
QUIMSACOCHA, ECUADOR
Ecuador's National Assembly ratified a new Mining Law on January
26, 2009. The next step is for companies to sign individual
exploitation licenses with the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
Concurrently, the government will proceed with the development of
mining and environmental regulations to support the Mining Law.
Upon signing a satisfactory exploitation contract with the
government, IAMGOLD will proceed with the remaining studies. A
final feasibility study for Quimsacocha is expected to take
approximately 12 months to complete at a cost of $14 million.
CAMP CAIMAN, FRENCH GUIANA
The French authorities have not yet announced a new mining
framework for French Guiana, but have published a working document
as a first step. This working document has been circulated to a
group of stakeholders for review, providing the context for mining
development and recommends areas for mineral development, as well
as outlining environmentally sensitive areas that they suggest
should be considered for exclusion. Consistent with previous
communications with the French authorities, the document indicates
that the Camp Caiman deposit lies within one of these suggested
areas of exclusion.
The working document will proceed through a stage of informal
and formal consultation during which time IAMGOLD will be actively
working with government officials and key stakeholders to develop a
plan that would permit development of the Camp Caiman deposit using
an alternative approach, subject to appropriate restrictions and
regulations. Following the period of consultation, the government
is expected to prepare the final mining framework.
If the Company is unable the reach an agreement on an acceptable
project development plan, there may be an adverse impact on
existing rights and interests, the impact of which is difficult to
assess at this time. Based on information currently available, the
Company believes there is insufficient evidence to indicate an
impairment exists. In order to protect the interests of the
Company's shareholders for damages incurred to date, a legal action
has been filed and the appropriate legal claims have been prepared
for filing. The Company's objective remains to bring the Camp
Caiman project into production.
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
In 2008, the Company spent $83.5 million on exploration and
development stage projects compared to $74.9 million in 2007. The
total includes greenfields exploration, near-mine exploration and
development, and development stage projects in the Company's
project pipeline.
Expenditures on greenfields exploration in 2008 were $29.7
million including $4.6 million of capitalized expenditures and $3.1
million expensed costs at Buckreef in Tanzania. Greenfields work
totaling $22.0 million was carried out at more than fifteen early
stage projects in eight countries of South America and Africa. As
part of the Company's emphasis on organic growth, a total of 77,000
meters of drilling were completed on eleven projects.
Near-mine exploration and development expenditures totaled $20.4
million with $13.0 million and $7.4 million in capitalized and
expensed expenditures respectively. More than half of the total
relates to near-mine exploration work at Rosebel, as part of a
64,800-meter diamond drilling program that successfully replaced
and expanded the year-end mineral reserves within and near the
known deposits. Near-mine expenditures of $6.5 million at the Doyon
mine were part of a deep drilling program beneath and adjacent to
the current operation.
Expenditures at development stage projects including Westwood,
Camp Caiman, La Arena, and Quimsacocha were $33.3 million in 2008.
Capitalized expenditures of $27.1 million or 81% of this total was
related to Westwood. Spending at the three other properties were
reduced and reflected lower activity.
OUTLOOK
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Outlook
2009
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Attributable share of gold production (000 oz) 880
Cash cost ($/oz) $470-$480
Projected gold price ($/oz) $800
Projected oil price ($/barrel) $65
Projected foreign exchange rate (C$/US$) 1.15
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ATTRIBUTABLE GOLD AND NIOBIUM PRODUCTION
The 2009 production guidance reflects the completion of mining
at Sleeping Giant in October 2008, the planned closure of the Doyon
mine by the middle of 2009, and lower gold grades at Sadiola and
Mupane. These decreases are expected to be partially offset by
throughput increases at Rosebel and Tarkwa, and a grade increase at
Yatela, which has already begun to positively impact
production.
Niobium production at Niobec is forecast to be 4,400 tonnes and
is comparable to 2008 levels. Operating margins(3) are projected in
the $17-$19 per kilogram range with commitments for approximately
75% of 2009 production.
CASH COST
Cash costs(1) per ounce are expected to increase marginally in
2009 compared to 2008, due mainly to lower production.
Notwithstanding the Company's hedging strategy below, the
current market volatility may affect future cash costs either
positively or negatively through changes in gold price, oil price,
overall operating costs, and currency rates. Changes in these
assumptions may have a material impact on cash costs, results of
operations, and overall financial position of the Company.
HEDGING STRATEGY
As part of IAMGOLD's focus on managing costs, the Company
recently entered into hedging of its fuel and currency exposures to
mitigate price volatility of the underlying costs. IAMGOLD has
hedged approximately 50% of its 2009 exposure to both fuel and
Canadian dollar costs through the use of option and forward
contracts.
IAMGOLD's fuel or diesel costs exposures (excluding Tarkwa and
Damang) have been hedged by entering into call option contracts
against heating oil, due to the similar pricing behavior of diesel
and heating oil. Furthermore, due to the price correlation between
heating oil and light crude, the hedge contracts have capped the
costs at an average price of $64 per barrel.
IAMGOLD's exposure to underlying Canadian dollar costs has been
hedged by entering into various currency contracts to reduce its
exposure to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar volatility. The
option contracts have created an effective average exchange rate
range of 1.14 to 1.29 and the forward contracts have an effective
average exchange rate of 1.23.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
The Company plans to invest significantly in mine development
and exploration in 2009. Including the Essakane project, capital
expenditures of approximately $435 million are projected. In
addition, $34 million in greenfields exploration expenditures are
planned in the year.
CORPORATE STRATEGY
The Company will continue to focus on cost reduction and
increasing reserves and production by building on its strengths in
identifying opportunities, project management, construction and
operational efficiency. The Company plans to continue to maintain a
strong balance sheet and the liquidity to support its strategic
initiatives going forward.
Acquisition opportunities will focus on superior economic
returns with a particular emphasis on decreasing the Company's
long-term cost structure. Other key acquisition criteria include a
minimum increase to production of 100,000 ounces per annum, a
demonstrated exploration upside and a geographic fit with the
Company's existing profile.
(1) Cash costs is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to Section
3.b. of the Supplemental information attached at the end of this
press release for reconciliation to GAAP.
(2) Adjusted net earnings is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to
Section 3.a. of the Supplemental information attached at the end of
this press release for reconciliation to GAAP.
(3) The Niobec operating margin is a non-GAAP measure. Please
refer to Section 3.c. of the Supplemental information attached to
the end of this press release for reconciliation to GAAP.
(4) Total earnings from operations and working interests is a
non-GAAP measure. Please refer to Page 15, Consolidated Statement
of earnings in the Supplemental Information attached to the end of
this press release for reconciliation to GAAP.
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call to review the Company's fourth quarter and
annual results will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at
11:00 a.m. EST. N.A. toll-free: 1-866-551-1530 or 1-212-401-6700
passcode: 5415694#. This conference call will also be audiocast on
IAMGOLD's website (www.iamgold.com).
A replay of this conference call will be available from 2:00
p.m. February 25 to March 31, 2009 by dialing N.A. toll-free:
1-866-551-4520 or 1-212-401-6750 passcode: 243151#.
Technical Information and Qualified Person/Quality Control
Notes
The mineral resource estimates contained in this news release
have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), JORC
and/or SAMREC. The Qualified Persons responsible for the
supervision of the preparation and review of all resource estimates
for IAMGOLD Corporation are Rejean Sirois, Eng., Manager, Mining
Geology and Francis Clouston, Eng., Manager, Project Evaluation.
Each is considered a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of
National Instrument 43-101 with respect to the mineralization being
reported on. The technical information has been included herein
with the consent and prior review of the above noted Qualified
Persons. The Qualified Persons have verified the data disclosed,
and data underlying the information or opinions contained
herein.
Cautionary Note
Inferred mineral resources are considered too speculative
geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them
that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves.
Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have
demonstrated economic viability.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All
statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities,
events or developments that the Company believes, expects or
anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without
limitation, statements regarding the estimation of mineral
resources, exploration results, potential mineralization, potential
mineral resources and mineral reserves) are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the
Company to differ materially from those discussed in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results
or events to differ materially from current expectations include,
among other things, failure to establish estimated mineral
resources, the possibility that future exploration results will not
be consistent with the Company's expectations, changes in world
gold markets and other risks disclosed in IAMGOLD's most recent
Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities
regulatory authorities. Any forward-looking statement speaks only
as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required
by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or
obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
permits mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to
disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can
economically and legally extract or produce. The Company may use
certain terms in this press release such as "measured", "indicated"
and "inferred" "resources" that are prescribed by Canadian
regulatory policy and guidelines but are prohibited by the SEC from
use by U.S. registered companies in their filings with the SEC.
U.S. investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in the
IAMGOLD Annual Report on Form 40-F. A copy of the 2007 Form 40-F is
available to shareholders, free of charge, upon written request
addressed to the Investor Relations Department.
Please note:
This entire press release may be accessed via fax, e-mail,
IAMGOLD's website at www.iamgold.com and through Marketwire's
website at www.marketwire.com. All material information on IAMGOLD
can be found at www.sedar.com or at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml, or
www.iamgold.com.
Si vous desirez obtenir la version francaise de ce communique,
veuillez consulter le http://www.iamgold.com/fr/accueil.html.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (BALANCE SHEETS, STATEMENTS
OF EARNINGS, AND STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS) (UNAUDITED)
2. MINING OPERATIONS PRODUCTION DATA (UNAUDITED)
3. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)
a. ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS
b. CASH COSTS
c. UNIT OPERATING MARGIN PER KILOGRAM OF NIOBIUM FOR THE NIOBEC MINE
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; Expressed in thousands of US dollars)
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December 31, December 31,
2008 2007
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ASSETS $ $
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 117,989 113,265
Gold bullion (market value $151,079; December
31, 2007: $129,193) 70,191 53,982
Receivables 59,546 71,144
Inventories 92,801 89,230
Prepaid expenses 4,617 6,077
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345,144 333,698
Other long-term assets 105,235 88,416
Working interests 153,171 112,478
Royalty interests 30,801 34,835
Mining assets 1,041,555 1,023,961
Exploration and development 121,689 225,473
Goodwill 342,046 361,648
Other intangible assets 12,045 15,103
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2,151,686 2,195,612
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 142,280 127,672
Dividends payable 17,740 17,625
Credit facility 50,000 4,000
Current portion of long-term liabilities 29,679 28,430
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239,699 177,727
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Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt 5,467 5,696
Future income and mining tax liability 159,739 157,956
Asset retirement obligations 70,490 77,506
Other long-term liabilities 6,239 6,360
Long-term portion of forward sales liability - 10,472
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241,935 257,990
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Non-controlling interests 14,386 8,579
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Shareholders' equity:
Common shares 1,655,755 1,633,119
Contributed surplus 39,242 20,034
Warrants - 24,391
Retained earnings 21,897 49,553
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (61,228) 24,219
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1,655,666 1,751,316
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2,151,686 2,195,612
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited, Expressed in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)
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December 31, December 31,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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$ $ $ $
Revenues 209,659 194,246 869,636 678,131
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Expenses:
Mining costs, excluding
depreciation, depletion and
amortization 100,136 114,179 451,830 426,487
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 41,046 38,063 169,629 117,581
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141,182 152,242 621,459 544,068
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68,477 42,004 248,177 134,063
Earnings from working interests 1,707 7,872 24,273 25,392
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70,184 49,876 272,450 159,455
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Other:
Corporate administration 11,745 9,825 42,035 33,513
Exploration 9,263 9,740 33,628 28,446
Impairment charges 125,295 5,903 129,861 99,628
Interest expense 462 153 675 1,309
Foreign exchange 186 700 1,068 1,911
Derivative loss (gain) 4,168 203 4,341 (549)
Other expenses (income) 8,008 (2,335) (783) (5,884)
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159,127 24,189 210,825 158,374
Non-controlling interest 649 1,004 3,120 1,764
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159,776 25,193 213,945 160,138
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Earnings (loss) before income and
mining taxes (89,592) 24,683 58,505 (683)
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Income and mining taxes:
Current taxes 22,045 2,199 76,340 26,958
Future taxes (15,228) 13,986 (7,919) 14,419
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6,817 16,185 68,421 41,377
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Net earnings (loss) (96,409) 8,498 (9,916) (42,060)
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Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding (in
thousands)
Basic 295,651 293,715 295,430 293,284
Diluted 295,651 294,581 295,430 293,284
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Basic and diluted net earnings
(loss) per share (0.33) 0.03 (0.03) (0.14)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, Expressed in thousands of US dollars)
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December 31, December 31,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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$ $ $ $
Operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) (96,409) 8,498 (9,916) (42,060)
Disbursement to defined benefit plans (86) (197) (170) (2,285)
Disbursement to asset retirement
obligations (3,390) (113) (9,769) (359)
Items not affecting cash:
Earnings from working interests (1,707) (7,872) (24,273) (25,392)
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 41,046 38,063 169,629 117,581
Impairment charges 125,295 5,903 129,861 99,628
Amortization of forward sales
liability (4,593) (6,018) (17,874) (34,935)
Future income and mining taxes (15,228) 13,986 (7,919) 14,419
Stock-based compensation 2,440 295 4,035 2,855
Derivative loss (gain) 4,168 203 4,341 (549)
Non-controlling interest 649 1,004 3,120 1,764
Other 9,205 5,451 4,107 8,768
Change in non-cash working capital 3,865 (2,576) 9,346 (22,306)
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65,255 56,627 254,518 117,129
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Investing activities:
Business acquisition, net of cash
acquired (94,179) (173) (98,592) (173)
Short-term deposits - 39 - 39
Investments (1,143) 6,603 (1,960) -
Mining assets (48,479) (35,705) (159,506) (96,959)
Exploration and development (2,214) (4,899) (9,813) (23,179)
Long-term ore stockpiles (4,291) (9,586) (17,808) (9,586)
Restricted cash 2,550 - (4,205) -
Net proceeds (acquisition) of other
assets (3,252) (2,656) (968) 14,598
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(151,008) (46,377) (292,852) (115,260)
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from loan 51,178 - 51,178 7,500
Repayment of long-term debt (933) (3,644) (4,960) (36,694)
Issue of common shares, net of issue
costs 227 596 14,465 5,089
Share purchase loan - 295 - 295
Dividends paid - - (17,625) (17,570)
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50,472 (2,753) 43,058 (41,380)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents from continuing
operations (35,281) 7,497 4,724 (39,511)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
from discontinued operations - - - 28,451
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents (35,281) 7,497 4,724 (11,060)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period 153,270 105,768 113,265 124,325
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period 117,989 113,265 117,989 113,265
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2. MINING OPERATIONS PRODUCTION DATA (unaudited)
Tables below show production data for each mining operation for each quarter
of 2007 and 2008.
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2008 2007
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Suriname-Rosebel Mine (IAMGOLD interest-95%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 13,242 11,139 9,912 10,099 10,073 10,518 8,167 7,205
Strip ratio(a) 3.8 4.3 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.5 3.3 4.0
Ore milled (000t) 2,178 2,198 2,002 1,931 1,958 2,076 1,949 1,522
Head grade (g/t) 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.1
Recovery (%) 90 92 93 93 93 93 93 90
Gold production - 100%
(000 oz) 90 86 79 76 82 75 71 48
Attributable gold
production - 95%
(000 oz) 86 82 75 72 77 71 69 46
Gold sales - 100% (000
oz) 89 87 77 70 74 74 71 48
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $802 $870 $904 $926 $819 $668 $660 $652
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $339 $399 $379 $385 $312 $395 $401 $442
Royalties ($/oz) 65 96 106 103 91 63 65 63
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Cash cost ($/oz)(c) $404 $495 $485 $488 $403 $458 $466 $505
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Canada-Doyon Division (IAMGOLD interest-100%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 105 106 116 127 167 148 166 162
Ore milled (000t) 113 104 118 121 168 154 173 147
Head grade (g/t) 9.5 8.5 8.0 7.7 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.7
Recovery (%) 95 95 96 97 96 96 96 96
Gold production (000
oz) 33 27 29 29 34 32 34 31
Gold sales (000 oz) 30 29 25 31 31 29 28 33
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $793 $874 $895 $925 $792 $692 $664 $655
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $411 $509 $547 $543 $470 $495 $484 $452
Royalties ($/oz) 8 10 84 92 59 46 49 57
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Cash cost ($/oz)(c) $419 $519 $631 $635 $529 $541 $533 $509
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Canada-Sleeping Giant Mine (IAMGOLD interest-100%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) - 49 59 48 44 37 44 45
Ore milled (000t) - 51 58 48 45 37 43 45
Head grade (g/t) - 13.4 13.4 11.8 12.8 12.1 13.1 12.0
Recovery (%) - 97 97 97 98 97 98 97
Gold production (000
oz) 6 21 24 18 18 14 18 17
Gold sales (000 oz) 8 22 25 17 18 14 16 17
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $795 $866 $892 $932 $789 $692 $666 $655
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $87 $242 $306 $414 $418 $386 $298 $330
Royalties ($/oz) 7 11 5 - - - - -
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Cash cost ($/oz)(c) $94 $253 $311 $414 $418 $386 $298 $330
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Botswana-Mupane Mine (IAMGOLD interest-100%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 1,382 633 192 711 1,393 1,588 2,424 2,075
Strip ratio(a) 3.2 1.9 0.5 1.1 2.8 3.9 6.8 10.8
Ore milled (000t) 309 269 275 224 255 238 233 183
Head grade (g/t) 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.3
Recovery (%) 83 84 83 84 84 86 87 86
Gold production (000
oz) 30 26 25 20 23 22 24 17
Gold sales (000 oz) 23 28 23 19 19 25 23 19
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $671 $705 $664 $626 $621 $635 $617 $606
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $231 $380 $338 $375 $442 $550 $469 $620
Royalties ($/oz) 40 45 40 47 40 41 30 30
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Cash cost ($oz)(c) $271 $425 $378 $422 $482 $591 $499 $650
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Mali-Sadiola Mine (IAMGOLD interest - 38%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 2,448 1,831 2,250 2,629 2,834 1,795 2,942 2,887
Strip ratio(a) 3.0 4.2 2.7 2.5 3.5 4.1 3.1 4.6
Ore milled (000t) 427 381 397 359 418 373 398 391
Head grade (g/t) 3.9 3.3 4.1 4.4 3.5 3.8 4.0 3.6
Recovery (%) 85 89 82 75 80 75 79 78
Attributable gold
production (000 oz) 49 41 45 37 40 35 34 31
Attributable gold
sales (000 oz) 51 39 45 37 40 35 35 34
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $812 $874 $895 $930 $800 $681 $666 $652
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $300 $346 $360 $344 $358 $343 $365 $367
Royalties ($/oz) 51 50 54 56 48 42 41 42
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Cash cost ($oz)(c) $351 $396 $414 $400 $406 $385 $406 $409
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Mali-Yatela Mine (IAMGOLD interest - 40%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 941 815 986 637 1,254 599 312 351
Capitalized waste
mined - pit cutback
(000t) 38 102 158 386 120 652 1,391 1,339
Strip ratio(a) 4.9 3.8 8.2 8.6 8.3 2.1 0.5 1.0
Ore crushed (000t)(d) 304 214 276 294 349 259 337 287
Head grade (g/t) 2.0 2.7 2.6 1.5 2.5 2.3 5.0 3.3
Attributable gold
stacked (000 oz) 20 18 21 14 28 19 54 30
Attributable gold
production (000 oz) 16 18 15 17 22 30 33 35
Attributable gold
sales (000 oz) 17 17 15 17 22 31 32 36
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $819 $867 $898 $921 $796 $679 $666 $651
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $460 $516 $530 $348 $183 $199 $189 $140
Royalties ($/oz) 52 49 53 55 48 42 38 40
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Cash cost ($oz)(c) $512 $565 $583 $403 $231 $241 $227 $180
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Ghana-Tarkwa Mine (IAMGOLD interest - 18.9%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 4,485 4,576 3,885 3,904 4,313 4,053 4,128 4,567
Capitalized waste
mined (000t) 2,005 1,272 1,009 1,611 1,459 1,188 1,262 864
Strip ratio(a) 3.2 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.0 3.3
Heap Leach:
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Ore crushed (000t) 758 785 769 816 788 738 796 827
Head grade (g/t) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Attributable gold
stacked (000 oz)(d) 25 26 25 27 26 24 27 27
Attributable gold
production (000 oz) 15 17 18 18 18 17 19 20
Mill:
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Ore milled (000t) 260 256 264 274 268 247 271 287
Head grade (g/t) 1.4 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6
Recovery (%) 97 98 97 98 98 98 97 97
Attributable gold
production (000 oz) 11 13 14 13 12 12 13 13
Total attributable
gold production
(000 oz) 26 30 32 31 30 29 32 33
Total attributable
gold sales (000 oz) 26 30 32 31 31 28 32 33
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $805 $870 $896 $915 $784 $679 $669 $650
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $560 $549 $451 $435 $428 $413 $309 $355
Royalties ($/oz) 24 26 27 27 24 20 20 20
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Cash cost ($oz)(c) $584 $575 $478 $462 $452 $433 $329 $375
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Ghana-Damang Mine (IAMGOLD interest - 18.9%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 878 1,175 1,348 1,583 1,105 914 876 826
Capitalized waste
mined - pit cutback
(000t) - - - 145 412 433 519 712
Strip ratio(a) 3.2 4.5 4.8 6.7 5.0 5.1 6.1 4.4
Ore milled (000t) 230 214 200 233 208 212 235 262
Head grade (g/t) 1.4 1.3 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.1 1.2
Recovery (%) 93 93 94 94 94 94 91 92
Attributable gold
production & sales
(000 oz) 9 8 10 10 9 9 7 9
Gold revenue ($/oz)(b) $807 $868 $897 $921 $789 $679 $669 $649
Cash cost excluding
royalties ($/oz) $611 $864 $598 $557 $604 $452 $564 $447
Royalties ($/oz) 24 26 27 28 24 20 20 19
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Cash cost ($oz)(c) $635 $890 $625 $585 $628 $472 $584 $466
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(a) Strip ratio is calculated as waste plus marginal ore divided by full
grade ore.
(b) Gold revenue per ounce is calculated as gold sales divided by ounces of
gold sold.
(c) Cash cost is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to Section 3.b. of the
Supplemental Information for reconciliation to GAAP.
(d) Third quarter of 2008 adjusted to reflect more accurate information.
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2008 2007
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Canada-Niobec Mine (IAMGOLD interest - 100%)
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Total operating
material mined (000t) 419 460 475 447 250 428 415 437
Ore milled (000t) 442 452 465 429 363 425 410 420
Grade (% Nb205) 0.59 0.62 0.60 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.63 0.64
Niobium production
(000kg Nb) 1,056 1,154 1,035 1,151 1,008 1,102 1,056 1,134
Niobium sales (000kg
Nb) 974 964 1,217 1,046 1,066 938 1,259 1,074
Operating margin ($/kg
Nb)(a) $24 $22 $15 $16 $11 $14 $9 $7
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(in millions $)
Operating cash flow
before change in
non-cash working
capital $23.5 $16.7 $16.3 $17.0 $11.8 $13.5 $11.2 $7.2
Change in non-cash
working capital 2.0 (0.5) (2.1) (3.4) 4.2 (0.2) 3.6 (2.4)
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Operating cash flow $25.5 $16.2 $14.2 $13.6 $16.0 $13.3 $14.8 $4.8
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(a) Operating margin per kilogram of niobium at the Niobec mine is a
non-GAAP measure. Please refer to Section 3.c. of the Supplemental
Information for reconciliation to GAAP.
3.a. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS
(unaudited)
Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share are
non-GAAP financial measures and represent net earnings (loss)
before impairment charges. Management believes that these measures
better reflect the Company's performance for the current period and
are a better indication of its expected performance in future
periods. Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share
are intended to provide additional information, but do not have any
standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be
considered in isolation or a substitute for measures of performance
prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures are not
necessarily indicative of net earnings (loss) or cash flows as
determined under GAAP. The following table provides a
reconciliation of adjusted net earnings to net earnings (loss) as
per the consolidated statement of earnings.
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Adjusted net earnings 16.4 23.4 33.3 34.4 14.4 19.5 12.3 11.3
Impairment charges (125.3) (4.6) - - (5.9) - (93.7) -
Income taxes
related to
impairment charges 12.5 - - - - - - -
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Net earnings (loss) (96.4) 18.8 33.3 34.4 8.5 19.5 (81.4) 11.3
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3.b. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CASH COSTS (unaudited)
The Company's Press Release often refers to cash costs per
ounce, a non-GAAP performance measure in order to provide investors
with information about the measure used by management to monitor
performance. This information is used to assess how well the
producing gold mines are performing compared to plan and prior
periods, and also to assess the overall effectiveness and
efficiency of gold mining operations. "Cash cost" figures are
calculated in accordance with a standard developed by The Gold
Institute, which was a worldwide association of suppliers of gold
and gold products and included leading North American gold
producers. The Gold Institute ceased operations in 2002, but the
standard is still an accepted standard of reporting cash costs of
gold production in North America. Adoption of the standard is
voluntary and the cost measures presented herein may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
Costs include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing,
administration, royalties and production taxes, but are exclusive
of amortization, reclamation, capital, exploration and development
costs. These costs are then divided by ounces of gold produced to
arrive at the total cash costs per ounce. The measure, along with
sales, is considered to be a key indicator of a company's ability
to generate operating earnings and cash flow from its mining
operations.
These gold cash costs differ from measures determined in
accordance with GAAP. They are intended to provide additional
information and should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with
GAAP. These measures are not necessarily indicative of net earnings
or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of total cash
costs per ounce produced for gold mines to the mining costs,
excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization as per the
unaudited interim consolidated statement of earnings.
Cash costs for the Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation, depletion
and amortization 37.4 12.1 (0.7) 7.6
Adjust for:
By-product credit - (0.3) (0.1) 0.1
Stock movement (1.5) 2.4 (0.4) 1.3
Accretion expense (0.3) (0.5) (0.3) (0.1)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other 0.5 (0.1) 2.0 (0.8)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest (1.8) - - -
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(3.1) 1.5 1.2 0.5
Cash costs -
operating mines 34.3 13.6 0.5 8.1
Cash costs -
working interests(3)
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Total cash costs
including working
interests
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 86 33 6 30
Attributable gold
production - working
interests (000 oz)(3)
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gold production (000 oz)
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 404 419 94 271
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 22.5 8.6 87.5 12.6 100.1
Adjust for:
By-product credit - (0.1) (0.4)
Stock movement (0.8) (0.6) 0.4
Accretion expense (0.1) (0.1) (1.4)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (4.2) 0.4 (2.2)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest - - (1.8)
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Cash costs -
operating mines 17.4 8.2 82.1
Cash costs -
working interests(3) 21.5
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Total cash costs
including working
interests 103.6
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 49 16 220
Attributable gold
production - working
interests (000 oz)(3) 35
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Total attributable
gold production (000 oz) 255
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 351 512 408
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Cash costs for Year ended December 31, 2008
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(in $ millions, except Doyon Sleeping
where noted) Rosebel Division Giant(4) Mupane
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 156.3 67.4 21.3 35.8
Adjust for:
By-product credit (0.2) (2.7) (0.9) (0.1)
Stock movement (0.1) 1.6 (1.4) 1.8
Accretion expense (1.3) (1.9) (0.2) (0.3)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (1.1) - 2.0 -
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest (7.7) - - -
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(10.4) (3.0) (0.5) 1.4
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Cash costs -
operating mines 145.9 64.4 20.8 37.2
Cash costs -
working interests(3)
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Total cash costs
including working
interests
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 315 118 69 101
Attributable gold
production -
working interests
(000 oz)(3)
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz)
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 466 548 303 367
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Operating Gold Mines Other
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(in $ millions, except
where noted) Sadiola Yatela Total Other(1) Total(2)
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 71.7 35.0 387.5 64.3 451.8
Adjust for:
By-product credit (0.1) (0.1) (4.1)
Stock movement - - 1.9
Accretion expense (0.6) (0.4) (4.7)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (4.0) (0.6) (3.7)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest - - (7.7)
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(4.7) (1.1) (18.3)
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Cash costs -
operating mines 67.0 33.9 369.2
Cash costs -
working interests(3) 87.2
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Total cash costs
including working
interests 456.4
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 172 66 841
Attributable gold
production -
working interests
(000 oz)(3) 156
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz) 997
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 389 514 459
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(1) Niobium, Exploration and development and Corporate Segments.
(2) As per Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
(3) Working Interests relate to Tarkwa and Damang.
(4) The Sleeping Giant mine closed on October 31, 2008.
Cash costs for the Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007
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(in $ millions, except Doyon Sleeping
where noted) Rosebel Division Giant Mupane
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 31.8 16.3 7.1 10.2
Adjust for:
By-product credit (0.1) (0.9) (0.2) -
Stock movement 0.9 3.5 0.3 1.0
Accretion expense (1.1) (0.6) 0.3 0.5
Foreign exchange,
interest and other 1.4 (0.2) 0.1 (1.1)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest (1.6) - - -
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(0.5) 1.8 0.5 0.4
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Cash costs -
operating mines 31.3 18.1 7.6 10.6
Cash costs -
working interests(3)
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Total cash costs
including working
interests
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 77 34 18 23
Attributable gold
production - working
interests
(000 oz)(3)
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz)
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 403 529 418 482
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Operating Gold Mines Other
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(in $ millions, except
where noted) Sadiola Yatela Total Other(1) Total(2)
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 17.6 8.1 91.1 23.1 114.2
Adjust for:
By-product credit - - (1.2)
Stock movement - - 5.7
Accretion expense (0.2) (0.3) (1.4)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (1.0) (2.6) (3.4)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest - - (1.6)
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(1.2) (2.9) (1.9)
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Cash costs -
operating mines 16.4 5.2 89.2
Cash costs -
working interests(3) 18.8
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Total cash costs
including working
interests 108.0
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Attributable gold
production -
operating mines
(000 oz) 40 22 214
Attributable gold
production -
working interests
(000 oz)(3) 39
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz) 253
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 406 231 427
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Cash costs for Year ended December 31, 2007
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(in $ millions, except Doyon Sleeping
where noted) Rosebel Division Giant Mupane
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 124.8 67.8 24.6 49.5
Adjust for:
By-product credit (0.2) (2.5) (0.8) (0.2)
Stock movement 1.8 6.1 0.9 (1.2)
Accretion expense (1.2) (1.7) (0.9) (0.5)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (0.5) (0.4) 0.1 (0.7)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest (6.2) - - -
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(6.3) 1.5 (0.7) (2.6)
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Cash costs -
operating mines 118.5 69.3 23.9 46.9
Cash costs -
working interests(3)
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Total cash costs
including working
interests
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Attributable gold
production -operating
mines (000 oz) 263 131 67 86
Attributable gold
production -
working interests
(000 oz)(3)
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz)
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 452 528 358 548
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Operating Gold Mines Other
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(in $ millions, except
where noted) Sadiola Yatela Total Other(1) Total(2)
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Mining costs, excluding
depreciation,
depletion and
amortization 59.3 29.8 355.8 70.7 426.5
Adjust for:
By-product credit (0.1) (0.1) (3.9)
Stock movement (1.4) (0.3) 5.9
Accretion expense (0.3) (0.2) (4.8)
Foreign exchange,
interest and other (1.2) (3.0) (5.7)
Cost attributed to
non-controlling
interest - - (6.2)
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(3.0) (3.6) (14.7)
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Cash costs -
operating mines 56.3 26.2 341.1
Cash costs -
working interests(3) 67.2
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Total cash costs
including working
interests 408.3
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Attributable gold
production-operating
mines (000 oz) 140 120 807
Attributable gold
production -
working interests
(000 oz)(3) 158
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Total attributable gold
production (000 oz) 965
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Total cash costs ($/oz) 401 217 423
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(1) Niobium, Exploration and development and Corporate Segments.
(2) As per Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
(3) Working Interests relate to Tarkwa and Damang.
3.c. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - UNIT OPERATING MARGIN PER
KILOGRAM OF NIOBIUM FOR THE NIOBEC MINE (unaudited)
The Company's Press Release refers to operating margin per
kilogram of niobium at the Niobec mine, a non-GAAP performance
measure, in order to provide investors with information about the
measure used by management to monitor the performance of its
non-gold asset, the Niobec mine. The information allows management
to assess how well the Niobec mine is performing relative to the
plan and to prior periods, as well as, assess the overall
effectiveness and efficiency of the operations. Operating margin
per kilogram of niobium is defined as revenues net of mining costs
for niobium divided by the sales volume of niobium.
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating
margin per kilogram of niobium at the Niobec mine to revenues and
mining costs as per the unaudited interim consolidated statement of
earnings.
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(unaudited) 2008 2007
(in $ millions,
except where
noted) Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Revenues from the
Niobec mine as
per segmented
information in
consolidated
financial
statements 36.5 35.5 38.4 32.7 30.1 26.5 28.9 22.2
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Mining costs per
consolidated
statement of
earnings 100.1 123.4 120.2 108.1 114.2 105.8 110.9 95.6
Mining costs from
gold mines as
per cash cost
reconciliation (87.5) (108.1) (99.9) (92.0) (91.1) (91.7) (92.6) (80.4)
Other mining costs 0.2 (0.6) (0.3) (0.1) (4.4) (1.0) (0.5) (0.1)
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Mining costs from
the Niobec mine 12.8 14.7 20.0 16.0 18.7 13.1 17.8 15.1
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Operating margin 23.7 20.8 18.4 16.7 11.4 13.4 11.1 7.1
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Sales volume (000
kg Nb) 974 964 1,217 1,046 1,066 938 1,259 1,074
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Operating margin
($/kg Nb) $24 $22 $15 $16 $11 $14 $9 $7
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Contacts: IAMGOLD Corporation Joseph F. Conway President &
CEO (416) 360-4712 or Toll Free: 1-888-IMG-9999 IAMGOLD Corporation
Carol Banducci Chief Financial Officer (416) 360-4742 or Toll Free:
1-888-IMG-9999 IAMGOLD Corporation Elaine Ellingham Senior VP,
Investor Relations and Communications (416) 360-4743 or Toll Free:
1-888-IMG-9999 Website: www.iamgold.com
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