Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or
“the Company”) today announced preliminary production results for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
“We continue to deliver strong, consistent
results from our operations, with gold and copper production
increasing in the second quarter as planned,” said David Rae,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “With both mines on track to
achieve our 2024 guidance targets, we are well-positioned to
continue our strong operating track record.”
Production Highlights
Preliminary results for the second quarter and
first half of 2024 are provided in the table below:
|
Oreprocessed |
Metals contained in concentrateproduced |
Payable metals in concentratesold |
(Kt) |
Gold(K oz.) |
Copper(Mlbs.) |
Gold(K oz.) |
Copper(Mlbs.) |
Q2 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chelopech |
559.0 |
43.7 |
7.9 |
37.8 |
6.4 |
|
Ada Tepe |
196.5 |
23.9 |
– |
23.0 |
– |
Consolidated |
755.5 |
67.6 |
7.9 |
60.8 |
6.4 |
YTD 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chelopech |
1,080.1 |
81.2 |
14.6 |
67.4 |
11.9 |
|
Ada Tepe |
376.6 |
49.1 |
– |
48.6 |
– |
Consolidated |
1,456.7 |
130.3 |
14.6 |
116.0 |
11.9 |
2024 full-year guidance(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chelopech |
2,090 – 2,200 |
155 – 175 |
29 – 34 |
130 – 145 |
23 – 27 |
|
Ada Tepe |
710 – 800 |
90 – 110 |
– |
80 – 100 |
– |
Consolidated |
2,800 – 3,00 |
245 – 285 |
29 – 34 |
210 – 245 |
23 – 27 |
(1) |
As disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, issued on May 7, 2024, and
available at www.sedarplus.ca and at
www.dundeeprecious.com. |
|
Operational Highlights
Chelopech produced approximately 43.7 thousand
ounces of gold and 7.9 million pounds of copper in the second
quarter. Gold production was slightly higher than expected as a
result of better recoveries, while copper production was slightly
below plan due to lower-than-expected copper grades. As per the
mine plan, the Company continues to expect higher grades over the
balance of the year, and Chelopech is on-track to achieve its 2024
guidance targets for gold and copper production.
Ada Tepe produced 23.9 thousand ounces of gold
in the second quarter, in-line with expectations.
Discontinued Operations
In March 2024, DPM announced that it had entered
into a definitive share purchase agreement with a subsidiary of
Sinomine Resource Group Co. Ltd. for the sale of its interest in
the Tsumeb smelter in Namibia. The transaction is expected to close
in the third quarter of 2024.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Tsumeb
smelter processed approximately 52.9 thousand tonnes of complex
concentrate.
Return of Capital to
Shareholders
DPM continues to return capital to shareholders
through a sustainable quarterly dividend and share repurchases
under its normal course issue bid.
During the second quarter, DPM repurchased
2,074,200 common shares at an average price of US$7.96 (Cdn$10.90)
per share for a total of approximately US$16.5 million.
Year-to-date, the Company has repurchased approximately 2,327,011
common shares at an average price of US$7.90 (Cdn$10.80) per share
for a total of approximately US$18.4 million.
As previously announced in May 2024, DPM will
pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.04 per share on July 15, 2024, to
shareholders of record on June 30, 2024.
Timing of Second Quarter 2024 Financial
Results
The Company plans to release its second quarter
2024 operating and financial results after market close on
Thursday, August 1, 2024. The news release, MD&A and condensed
interim consolidated financial statements will be posted on SEDAR
at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at
www.dundeeprecious.com.
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at 9 AM EDT, DPM will
host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results,
followed by a question-and-answer session. To participate via
conference call, register in advance at the link in the following
table to receive the dial-in information as well as a personalized
PIN code to access the call.
Conference call dateand time |
Friday, August 2, 20249AM EDT |
Call registration |
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI402a5a6075e34d7fb9d6c79f79329cd9 |
Webcast link |
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/osjb3oe7 |
Replay |
Archive will be available on www.dundeeprecious.com |
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About Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based
international gold mining company with operations and projects
located in Bulgaria, Namibia, Serbia and Ecuador. The Company’s
purpose is to unlock resources and generate value to thrive and
grow together. This overall purpose is supported by a foundation of
core values, which guides how the Company conducts its business and
informs a set of complementary strategic pillars and objectives
related to ESG, innovation, optimizing our existing portfolio, and
growth. The Company’s resources are allocated in-line with its
strategy to ensure that DPM delivers value for all of its
stakeholders. DPM’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(symbol: DPM).
For further information please contact:
David RaePresident and Chief Executive OfficerTel:
(416) 365-5092drae@dundeeprecious.com |
Jennifer CameronDirector, Investor RelationsTel:
(416) 219-6177jcameron@dundeeprecious.com |
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking
Statements
This news release contains “forward looking
statements” or “forward looking information” (collectively,
“Forward Looking Statements”) that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Forward Looking Statements are statements that are
not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified
by the use of forward looking terminology such as “plans”,
“expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”,
“forecasts”, “outlook”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or
variations of such words and phrases or that state that certain
actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or
“will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of
these terms or similar expressions. The Forward Looking Statements
in this press release relate to, among other things: anticipated
results of production in the second quarter of 2024 at each of the
Company’s operating mines, including amounts of ore processed,
metals contained in concentrate produced, payable metals in
concentrate sold, and amounts of gold and copper produced; the
Company’s previously announced production guidance for 2024 at each
of its operating mines and its ability to achieve such results; the
expected timing for payment of previously announced dividends
payable to holders of common shares as of June 30, 2024; the
anticipated timing for the completion of the proposed sale of the
Tsumeb smelter; the intention of the Company to continue to
re-purchase common shares under the normal course issuer bid; and
the anticipated timing for the release of the Company’s financial
and operational results for the second quarter of 2024. Forward
Looking Statements are based on certain key assumptions and the
opinions and estimates of management, as of the date such
statements are made, and they involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any other future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by the Forward Looking
Statements. Such factors include, among others, fluctuations in
metal and sulphuric acid prices, toll rates and foreign exchange
rates; the commencement, continuation or escalation of geopolitical
and/or intrastate conflicts and crises, including without
limitation, in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ecuador, and other
jurisdictions from time to time, and their direct and indirect
effects on the operations of the Company; possible variations in
ore grade and recovery rates; inherent uncertainties in respect of
conclusions of economic evaluations, economic studies and mine
plans; the speculative nature of mineral exploration, development
and production, including changes in mineral production
performance, exploitation and exploration results; possible
inaccurate estimates relating to future production, operating costs
and other costs for operations; the ability of the Company to
complete the proposed sale of its interest in the Tsumeb smelter,
including the ability of the parties to obtain all necessary
regulatory approvals, certain of which may be outside of the
control of the Company, and the anticipated timing thereof;
uncertainties inherent with conducting business in foreign
jurisdictions where corruption, civil unrest, political instability
and uncertainties with the rule of law may impact the Company’s
activities; there being no assurance that the Company will purchase
common shares under the NCIB; as well as those risk factors
discussed or referred to in any other documents (including without
limitation the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form) filed
from time to time with the securities regulatory authorities in all
provinces and territories of Canada and available on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca. The reader has been cautioned that the foregoing
list is not exhaustive of all factors which may have been used.
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’s
Forward Looking Statements reflect current expectations regarding
future events and speak only as of the date hereof. Unless required
by securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update
Forward Looking Statements if circumstances or management’s
estimates or opinions should change. Accordingly, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on Forward Looking
Statements.
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