"The Lundin Mining team delivered solid operating and financial results in 2022. Despite challenging site-specific and global inflationary conditions, production guidance was achieved for copper, nickel and gold, and we generated over $3.0 billion in revenue, nearly $1.0 billion of adjusted operating cash flow and $1.3 billion of adjusted EBITDA. We also returned over $330 million to our shareholders in dividends and share buybacks," commented Peter Rockandel, CEO.
Mr. Rockandel added, "In 2023, we are focused on delivering-to-plan at each of our operations while diligently advancing our significant growth projects. Our long-life cost-competitive mines and strong financial position, provide a solid base for us to create value and material growth beyond the ~400,000 tonnes of copper-equivalent production we delivered in 2022."
Summary Financial Results
[][][][][][][][][][][][]
Three months Year ended
ended December 31,
December 31,
US$ Millions 2022 2021 2022 2021
(except
per share
amounts)
Revenue
811.4 1,018.6 3,041.2 3,328.8
Gross profit
155.2 433.2 762.6 1,369.7
Attributable
net 145.6 228.8 426.9 780.3
earnings[2]
Net earnings
145.3 266.1 463.5 879.3
Adjusted
earnings 191.5 281.5 482.8 820.6
(loss) [1,2]
Adjusted
EBITDA[1] 353.7 623.0 1,292.5 1,869.4
Basic and
diluted 0.19 0.31 0.56 1.06
earnings per
share
("EPS")[2]
Adjusted
EPS[1,2] 0.25 0.38 0.63 1.11
Cash flow from
operations 156.9 384.2 876.9 1,485.0
Adjusted
operating cash 289.1 481.5 992.9 1,487.1
flow[1]
Adjusted
operating cash 0.38 0.65 1.30 2.02
flow per
share[1]
Free cash flow
from (35.7) 256.2 381.4 1,054.5
operations[1]
Free cash
flow[1] (124.3) 230.3 34.1 953.2
Cash and cash
equivalents 191.4 594.1 191.4 594.1
Net (debt)
cash[1] (10.9) 563.1 (10.9) 563.1
[1] These are
non-GAAP
measures.
Please refer
to the
Company's
discussion of
non-GAAP
and other
performance
measures in
its
Management's
Discussion
and Analysis
for the
year ended
December
31, 2022 and
the
Reconciliation
of Non
-GAAP Measures
section
at the end of
this news
release.
[2]
Attributable
to
shareholders
of Lundin
Mining
Corporation.
Highlights
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company generated revenue in excess of $3.0 billion (2021 - $3.3 billion). The Company achieved gross profit of $762.6 million (2021 - $1,369.7 million) and adjusted EBITDA of $1,292.5 million (2021 - $1,869.4 million). The Company remains in a strong balance sheet position maintaining low leverage with ample liquidity available.
Total copper and gold production substantially achieved the most recent guidance, with gold at the top end of the guidance range. Total zinc produced exceeded the prior year but was below the guidance range. Total nickel produced achieved guidance. Production costs and C1 costs were higher than the prior year primarily due to inflationary impacts on consumables, particularly diesel and electricity, as well as on contractor costs, partially offset by favourable foreign exchange.
Operational Performance
Candelaria (80% owned): Candelaria produced, on a 100% basis, 152,042 tonnes of copper, approximately 86,000 ounces of gold and 1.6 million ounces of silver in concentrate during the year. Production of copper was higher than the prior year due to higher grades. Gold production was lower than the prior year due to throughput. Copper production was modestly below guidance but gold production was within the guidance range. Production costs were higher than the prior year due primarily to higher costs for energy and consumables. Copper cash cost[1] of $1.96/lb were higher than the annual guidance due primarily to bonuses paid resulting from early successful union negotiations, and higher than the prior year due to the impact of higher production costs, partially offset by a weaker CLP.
Chapada (100% owned): Chapada produced 45,739 tonnes of copper and approximately 68,000 ounces of gold, with both metals lower than the prior year due to mine sequencing impacting grades as a result of above average rainfall experienced in the first half of 2022. Copper production was within the guidance range and gold production exceeded guidance. Production costs were higher than the prior year due to higher costs for energy and other input costs. Full year copper cash cost of $2.08/lb was better than guidance.
Eagle (100% owned): Eagle's production of 17,475 tonnes of nickel and 15,895 tonnes of copper were both lower than the prior year due to planned lower grades. Both metals achieved annual guidance. Production costs were higher than the prior year due to higher energy and consumable costs. Nickel cash cost of $0.79/lb was higher than the prior year as a result of higher production costs and exceeded guidance due to by-product copper prices.
Neves-Corvo (100% owned): Neves-Corvo produced 31,906 tonnes of copper and 82,435 tonnes of zinc during the year. Copper production was lower than prior year due to lower grades and recoveries, while zinc production was higher than the prior year as a result of increased throughput from ZEP ("Zinc Expansion Project"). However, both metals were below guidance. Production costs were higher than the prior year due primarily to inflationary impacts on electricity, partially offset by a weaker Euro. Copper cash cost of $2.27/lb for the year was higher than the prior year due to increased production costs. Cash cost was higher than guidance due to higher production costs and lower zinc by-product volumes.
Zinkgruvan (100% owned): Zinc production of 76,503 tonnes was below the prior year and annual guidance due to grades. Lead production of 30,517 tonnes was higher than the prior year due to higher grades. Production costs were higher than the prior year, but on a per unit basis, zinc cash cost of $0.32/lb for the current year was better than guidance and prior year due to higher by-product credits.
Total Production
[][][]
(Contained 2022 2021
metal
in
concentrate)[a]
YTD Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Total Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Copper (t)[b] 249,659 56,552 63,930 64,096 65,081 262,884 76,996 65,077 63,457 57,354
Zinc (t) 158,938 44,308 40,327 41,912 32,391 143,797 36,830 38,769 34,833 33,365
Gold (koz)[b]
154 36 45 39 34 167 46 46 41 34
Nickel (t)
17,475 4,096 4,379 4,719 4,281 18,353 4,101 4,124 4,774 5,354
a. Tonnes (t)
and
thousands of
ounces (koz)
b.
Candelaria's
production is
on
a 100% basis.
[___________________________
1]These are non-GAAP measures. Please refer to the Company's discussion of non-GAAP and other performance measures in its Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures section at the end of this news release.
On February 17, 2022, the Company declared a semi-annual performance dividend of C$0.11 per share.
On March 23, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Ms. Juliana Lam to the Company's Board of Directors effective the same date. The Company also announced the retirement of Director Mr. Peter Jones effective as at the Company's 2022 annual shareholders meeting.
On March 30, 2022, and September 30, 2022, the Company reported two independent fatalities at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal. Operations were voluntarily temporarily suspended following each incident and relevant authorities were notified. Mandatory regulatory investigations were commenced and the Company continues to cooperate fully with those investigations.
On April 26, 2022, the Company executed a fourth amended and restated credit agreement that increased its revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility" or the "Credit Agreement") to $1,750.0 million (previously $800.0 million with a $200.0 million accordion option), reduced the cost of borrowing, and extended the term to April 2027, from August 2023. The amended Credit Facility bears interest on drawn funds at rates of Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") + Credit Spread Adjustment ("CSA") + 1.45% to Term SOFR+CSA+2.50% depending upon the Company's net leverage ratio, reduced from LIBOR+1.75% to LIBOR+2.75%, previously. The amendment and restatement provides the Company with more favourable covenants, reduced security on assets and included other customary revisions. On February 16, 2023, the Company received commitments from the lenders of the revolving Credit Facility to, upon completion and execution of the First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, extend the term by one year to April 2028 and reduce the Credit Spread Adjustment.
On April 28, 2022, the Company completed the plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Josemaria Resources Inc. ("Josemaria Resources"). Under the terms of the Arrangement, Josemaria Resources shareholders were provided with the right to elect to receive (i) 0.1487 of a common share of Lundin Mining (each whole share, a "Lundin Mining Share") per Josemaria Resources common share ("Josemaria Resources Share") plus C$0.11 for each whole Lundin Mining Share issued to such shareholder; (ii) or C$1.60 in cash for each Josemaria Resources Share; (iii) or any combination thereof, subject to pro-ration of a total maximum number Lundin Mining Shares and cash consideration. Pursuant to the acquisition, the Company paid an aggregate of $144.4 million in cash and issued 40,031,936 Lundin Mining Shares to Josemaria Resources shareholders.
On May 12, 2022, following the Company's annual shareholders meeting, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Adam Lundin as the Chair of the Board of Directors following the retirement of Mr. Lukas H. Lundin.
On July 19, 2022, the Company announced the publication of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlighted its new Focused on the Future long-term sustainability strategy which included a 35% reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
On July 27, 2022, the Company announced the passing of the Company's founder and former Chairman, Mr. Lukas H. Lundin. The Company also announced the appointment of Ms. Natasha Vaz to the Company's Board of Directors, and the following executive leadership appointments: Mr. Juan Andres Morel, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Teitur Poulsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Mr. David Dicaire, Senior Vice President, Josemaria Project; and Ms. Kristen Mariuzza, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Health and Safety.
On July 30, 2022, a sinkhole was detected near the Company's Alcaparrosa mine in Chile. All personnel at the operation and in the community were safe and the appearance of the sinkhole did not result in any injuries. All mining operations at the Alcaparrosa underground mine remain suspended and the Company mobilized resources in support of the ongoing investigation.
On October 12, 2022, the Company announced the passing of its Board member Ms. Karen Poniachik, who had served on the Board of Directors since February 2021.
On December 5, 2022, the Company announced that it had renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") which allows the Company to purchase up to 65,313,173 common shares over a period of twelve months commencing on December 9, 2022 and expiring on December 8, 2023. As at February 22, 2023, the Company has not purchased any common shares under the renewed NCIB.
On December 6, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Jack Lundin as President. Concurrently, Mr. Jack Lundin has stepped down from the Company's Board of Directors.
During the last quarter of 2022, the Company decided to relocate its corporate head office from Toronto to Vancouver, Canada, to be effective in the second half of 2023.
On February 8, 2023, the Company reported (1) a maiden Mineral Resource for the Saúva deposit and (2) its Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates as at December 31, 2022 (or as otherwise specified therein).
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $762.6 million, which was $607.1 million lower than the prior year due to lower metal prices, higher operating costs impacted by inflation partially offset by favourable foreign exchange impacts.
Adjusted EBITDA of $1,292.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 31% lower than the prior year due to lower gross profit before depreciation.
For the year ended December 31, 2022 net earnings of $463.5 million were 47% lower than the prior year due to lower gross profit and higher project development costs partially offset by lower income taxes, higher foreign exchange and trading gain on equity investment as well as unrealized gain on revaluation of hedges.
Adjusted earnings of $482.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 were 41% lower than the prior year due to lower net earnings.
During the year ended December 31, 2022 cash and cash equivalents decreased by $402.7 million. Cash flow from operations of $876.9 million was used to fund investing activities of $1,013.4 million, which includes the Josemaria Resources acquisition. Cash used for financing activities were $251.6 million which includes the payment of shareholder dividends of $275.4 million, share repurchase of $59.4 million and distributions to non-controlling interests partially offset by net proceeds from debt.
As at December 31, 2022, the Company had a net debt balance of $10.9 million. Excluding the impact of finance leases the Company would be in a net cash position. Net debt changed from a net cash position during the year due to the activities described above for cash and cash equivalents.
As at February 22, 2023, the Company had cash and net debt balances of approximately $220.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively.
Outlook
Guidance for 2023 remains unchanged from that provided on January 12, 2023 (see news release "Lundin Mining Announces 2022 Production Results & Provides 2023 Guidance").
2023 Production and Cash Cost Guidance
[][][][][][]
Guidance[a]
Cash
Production Costs
(lb)[b]
Copper (t) Candelaria (100%) 145,000 - 155,000 1.80 -
1.95[c]
Chapada 43,000 - 48,000 2.55 -
2.75[d]
Eagle 12,000 - 15,000
Neves-Corvo 33,000 - 38,000 2.10 -
2.30[c]
Zinkgruvan - 4,000
3,000
Total 236,000 - 260,000
Zinc (t) Neves-Corvo 100,000 - 110,000
Zinkgruvan 80,000 - 85,000 0.60 -
0.65[c]
Total 180,000 - 195,000
Gold (koz) Candelaria (100%) -
85 90
Chapada -
55 60
Total -
140 150
Nickel (t) Eagle 13,000 - 16,000 1.50 -
1.65
a. Guidance
as outlined
in the news
release
"Lundin
Mining
Announces
2022
Production
and Provides
2023
Guidance),
dated January
12, 2023.
b. Cash costs
are based on
various
assumptions
and
estimates,
including but
not limited
to:
production
volumes, as
noted above,
commodity
prices (Cu:
$3.75/lb, Zn:
$1.30/lb, Pb:
$0.90/lb, Au:
$1,750/oz),
foreign
exchange
rates
(€/USD:1.00,
USD/SEK:10.50,
USD/CLP:850,
USD/BRL:5.00)
and
production
costs.
c. 68% of
Candelaria's
total gold
and silver
production
are subject
to a
streaming
agreement and
silver
production at
Zinkgruvan
and Neves
-Corvo are
also subject
to streaming
agreements.
Cash costs
are
calculated
based on
receipt of
approximately
$425/oz gold
and $4.25/oz
to $4.57/oz
silver.
d. Chapada
cash cost is
calculated on
a by-product
basis and
does not
include the
effects of
its copper
stream
agreements.
Effects of
the copper
stream
agreements
are reflected
in copper
revenue and
will impact
realized
price per
pound.
2023 Capital Expenditure Guidance[a,b]
($ millions)
Candelaria 400
(100% basis)
Chapada 70
Eagle 20
Neves-Corvo 130
Zinkgruvan 70
Other 10
Total 700
Sustaining
Capital
Josemaria 400
Total Capital 1,100
Expenditures
a. Guidance
as outlined
in the news
release dated
January 12,
2023.
b. Sustaining
capital
expenditure
is a
supplementary
financial
measure and
expansionary
capital
expenditure
is a non-GAAP
measure - see
Section "Non
-GAAP and
Other
Performance
Measures" of
this MD&A for
discussion.
2023 Exploration Investment Guidance
Exploration expenditures are planned to be $45.0 million in 2023 primarily for in-mine and near-mine targets. The largest portion of the planned expenditures are to be at Candelaria and Chapada with the remaining operations and new business development activities comprising the balance.
The information in this release is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Mining under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below on February 22, 2023 at 19:15 Eastern Time.
Technical Information
The scientific and technical information in this press release has been prepared in accordance with the disclosure standards of National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") and has been reviewed by Arman Barha, P.Eng., Vice President, Technical Services of the Company, a "Qualified Person" under NI 43-101. Mr. Barha has verified the data disclosed in this release and no limitations were imposed on his verification process.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
The Company uses certain performance measures in its analysis. These performance measures have no standardized meaning within generally accepted accounting principles under International Financial Reporting Standards and, therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. For additional details please refer to the Company's discussion of non-GAAP and other performance measures in its Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022 which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Adjusted EBITDA can be reconciled to the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows:
Three months ended Year ended
December 31, December 31,
($thousands) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Net earnings 145,295 266,070 463,533 879,301
Add back:
Depreciation, depletion and 142,710 145,367 554,750 522,764
amortization
Finance income and costs 16,664 11,070 64,185 41,387
Income taxes (2,347) 127,495 134,628 365,686
302,322 550,002 1,217,096 1,809,138
Unrealized foreign exchange (3,836) 24,121 21,164 27,648
Unrealized (gain) loss of (59,681) 4,581 (58,691) 3,836
derivative
asset and liability
Income from investment in (2,661) (3,297) (24,895)
associates -
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (16,828)
- - -
Sinkhole costs 55,482 63,271
- -
Ore stockpile inventory write 62,546 65,025 62,546 65,025
-down
Business interruption insurance (16,000) (16,000)
settlement - -
Other (3,117) (2,114) 7,245 4,664
Total adjustments - EBITDA 51,394 72,952 75,410 60,278
Adjusted EBITDA 353,716 622,954 1,292,506 1,869,416
Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share can be reconciled to the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows:
Three months Year ended
ended December 31,
December 31,
($thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Net earnings attributable to Lundin Mining shareholders 145,562 228,780 780,348
426,851
Add back:
Total adjustments - EBITDA 60,278
51,394 72,952 75,410
Tax effect on adjustments (21,817)
8,214 (19,088) (797)
Deferred tax arising from foreign exchange translation
(14,469) (1,481) (20,733) 1,730
Other
829 368 2,026 64
Total 40,255
45,967 52,751 55,906
Adjusted earnings 191,529 281,531 820,603
482,757
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 770,804,446 735,233,287 762,518,753 736,789,666
Net earnings attributable to shareholders
0.19 0.31 0.56 1.06
Total adjustments
0.06 0.07 0.07 0.05
Adjusted earnings per share
0.25 0.38 0.63 1.11
Adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow per share can be reconciled to cash provided by operating activities as follows:
Three months Year ended
ended December 31,
December 31,
($thousands, 2022 2021 2022 2021
except share
and
per share
amounts)
Cash 1,484,954
provided 156,890 384,177 876,889
by operating
activities
Changes in
non 132,167 97,326 116,056 2,136
-cash
working
capital
items
Adjusted 1,487,090
operating 289,057 481,503 992,945
cash
flow
Basic 770,804,446 735,233,287 762,518,753 736,789,666
weighted
average
number
of shares
outstanding
Adjusted $
operating 0.38 0.65 1.30 2.02
cash
flow
per share
Free cash flow from operations can be reconciled to cash provided by operating activities as follows:
Three Year ended
months December 31,
ended
December
31,
($thousands) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Cash provided by
operating activities 156,890 384,177 876,889 1,484,954
Sustaining capital
expenditures (204,686) (136,560) (639,831) (475,373)
General exploration
and business 12,094 8,628 144,353 44,938
development
Free cash flow from
operations (35,702) 256,245 381,411 1,054,519
General exploration
and business (12,094) (8,628) (144,353) (44,938)
development
Expansionary capital
expenditures (76,485) (17,358) (202,993) (56,388)
Free cash flow
(124,281) 230,259 34,065 953,193
Net (debt) cash can be reconciled as follows:
($thousands) December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents 191,387 594,069
Current portion of total debt (170,149) (14,617)
and lease liabilities
Debt and lease liabilities (16,386)
(27,179)
(197,328) (31,003)
Deferred financing fees (4,926) -
(netted in above)
(202,254) (31,003)
Net (debt) cash (10,867) 563,066
Cash Cost and All-in Sustaining Costs can be reconciled to the Company's operating costs as follows:
Three months
ended December
31, 2022
Operations Candelaria Chapada Eagle Neves-Corvo Zinkgruvan
($000s, unless (Cu) (Cu) (Ni) (Cu) (Zn) Total
otherwise
noted)
Sales volumes
(Contained
metal in
concentrate):
Tonnes 33,561 17,635
12,037 3,239 6,351
Pounds (000s) 73,990 38,878
26,537 7,141 14,001
Production
costs 450,927
Less: Royalties
and (15,664)
other
435,263
Deduct: By
-product (168,620)
credits
Add: Treatment
and 33,897
refining
Cash cost 186,628 12,499
51,782 17,169 32,462 300,540
Cash cost per
pound 2.52 1.95 2.40 2.32 0.32
($/lb)
Add: Sustaining 117,174 16,607
capital 41,299 5,968 22,086
Royalties - 3,137 9,152 3,185 -
1,999
Reclamation 1,855 4,403 481 902
and
other closure
accretion
and
depreciation
Leases 4,360
& 932 638 835 118
other
All-in 310,161 30,126
sustaining 99,005 37,330 59,049
cost
AISC per pound
($/lb) 4.19 3.73 5.23 4.22 0.77
Three months
ended December
31, 2021
Operations Candelaria Chapada Eagle Neves-Corvo Zinkgruvan
($000s, unless (Cu) (Cu) (Ni) (Cu) (Zn) Total
otherwise
noted)
Sales volumes
(Contained
metal in
concentrate):
Tonnes 43,417 18,005
13,628 3,390 10,668
Pounds (000s) 95,718 39,694
30,044 7,474 23,519
Production
costs 375,007
Less: Royalties
and (15,192)
other
359,815
Deduct: By
-product (180,394)
credits
Add: Treatment
and 35,963
refining
Cash cost 125,630 23,057
32,255 (1,623) 36,065 215,384
Cash cost per
pound 1.31 1.07 (0.22) 1.53 0.58
($/lb)
Add: Sustaining 85,747 13,013
capital 14,419 3,865 19,204
Royalties - 4,061 6,307 4,280 -
1,961
Reclamation 859 1,841 528 993
and
other closure
accretion
and
depreciation
Leases 1,867
& 980 304 734 275
other
All-in 215,205 37,338
sustaining 52,574 10,694 60,811
cost
AISC per pound
($/lb) 2.25 1.75 1.43 2.59 0.94
Year ended
December
31, 2022
Operations Candelaria Chapada Eagle Neves Zinkgruvan
-Corvo
($000s, unless (Cu) (Cu) (Ni) (Cu) (Zn) Total
otherwise
noted)
Sales volumes
(Contained
metal in
concentrate):
Tonnes
147,251 45,563 14,427 31,592 65,684
Pounds (000s)
324,633 100,449 31,806 69,648 144,808
Production
costs 1,661,358
Less: Royalties
and (53,785)
other
1,607,573
Deduct: By
-product (656,534)
credits
Add: Treatment
and 124,841
refining
Cash cost
637,486 209,238 25,168 158,351 45,637 1,075,880
Cash cost per
pound 1.96 0.32
($/lb) 2.08 0.79 2.27
Add: Sustaining
capital 389,731 104,711 16,413 71,222 48,144
Royalties - 12,298 33,281 4,169 -
Reclamation 8,001 7,388 18,512 1,562 3,937
and other
closure
accretion and
depreciation
Leases & 11,313 3,988 2,404 1,404 665
other
All-in
sustaining cost 1,046,531 337,623 95,778 236,708 98,383
AISC per pound
($/lb) 3.22 0.68
3.36 3.01 3.40
($000s, unless 2023
otherwise Guidance
noted)
Cash cost
599,800 263,500 46,100 180,400 90,100
Cash cost per 1.80 - 1.95 2.55 - 1.50 - 2.10 - 0.60 -
pound($/lb) 2.75 1.65 2.30 0.65
Year ended
December
31, 2021
Operations Candelaria Chapada Eagle Neves- Zinkgruvan
($000s, unless (Cu) (Cu) (Ni) (Cu) (Zn) Total
otherwise
noted)
Sales volumes
(Contained
metal
in
concentrate):
Tonnes
148,213 47,123 15,012 36,618 64,056
Pounds (000s)
326,753 103,888 33,096 80,729 141,219
Production
costs 1,371,253
Less: Royalties
and other (57,887)
1,313,366
Deduct: By
-product (646,950)
credits
Add: Treatment
and 122,330
refining
Cash cost
494,213 108,782 (40,883) 152,416 74,218 788,746
Cash cost per
pound ($/lb) 1.51 (1.24) 0.53
1.05 1.89
Add: Sustaining
capital 312,388 52,275 16,279 52,552 41,325
Royalties - 13,858 28,241 9,856 -
Reclamation and 8,552 3,443 8,138 1,434 4,200
other closure
accretion
and
depreciation
Leases
& 6,753 3,456 1,772 4,049 1,370
other
All-in
sustaining 821,906 181,814 13,547 220,307 121,113
cost
AISC per pound
($/lb) 2.52 0.86
1.75 0.41 2.73
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects and business strategies; the Company's guidance on the timing and amount of future production and its expectations regarding the results of operations; expected costs; permitting requirements and timelines; timing and possible outcome of pending litigation; the results of any Preliminary Economic Assessment, Feasibility Study, or Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine and mine closure plans; anticipated market prices of metals, currency exchange rates, and interest rates; the development and implementation of the Company's Responsible Mining Management System; the Company's ability to comply with contractual and permitting or other regulatory requirements; anticipated exploration and development activities at the Company's projects; the Company's integration of acquisitions and any anticipated benefits thereof; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can", "could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour; assumed and future price of copper, nickel, zinc, gold and other metals; anticipated costs; ability to achieve goals; the prompt and effective integration of acquisitions; that the political environment in which the Company operates will continue to support the development and operation of mining projects; and assumptions related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by Lundin Mining as at the date of this document in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: global financial conditions, market volatility and inflation, including pricing and availability of key supplies and services; risks inherent in mining including but not limited to risks to the environment, industrial accidents, catastrophic equipment failures, unusual or unexpected geological formations or unstable ground conditions, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes, flooding or unusually severe weather; uninsurable risks; project financing risks, liquidity risks and limited financial resources; volatility and fluctuations in metal and commodity demand and prices; delays or the inability to obtain, retain or comply with permits; significant reliance on a single asset; reputation risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or the mining industry in general; health and safety risks; risks relating to the development of the Josemaria Project; inability to attract and retain highly skilled employees; risks associated with climate change; compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; unavailable or inaccessible infrastructure, infrastructure failures, and risks related to ageing infrastructure; risks inherent in and/or associated with operating in foreign countries and emerging markets, including with respect to foreign exchange and capital controls; economic, political and social instability and mining regime changes in the Company's operating jurisdictions, including but not limited to those related to permitting and approvals, environmental and tailings management, labour, trade relations, and transportation; risks relating to indebtedness; the inability to effectively compete in the industry; risks associated with acquisitions and related integration efforts, including the ability to achieve anticipated benefits, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to integration and diversion of management time on integration; changing taxation regimes; risks related to mine closure activities, reclamation obligations, environmental liabilities and closed and historical sites; reliance on key personnel and reporting and oversight systems, as well as third parties and consultants in foreign jurisdictions; information technology and cybersecurity risks; risks associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits including but not limited to models relating thereto; actual ore mined and/or metal recoveries varying from Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution, mine plans and metallurgical and other characteristics; ore processing efficiency; community and stakeholder opposition; financial projections, including estimates of future expenditures and cash costs, and estimates of future production may not be reliable; enforcing legal rights in foreign jurisdictions; environmental and regulatory risks associated with the structural stability of waste rock dumps or tailings storage facilities; activist shareholders and proxy solicitation matters; risks relating to dilution; regulatory investigations, enforcement, sanctions and/or related or other litigation; risks relating to payment of dividends; counterparty and customer concentration risks; the estimation of asset carrying values; risks associated with the use of derivatives; relationships with employees and contractors, and the potential for and effects of labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labour or interruptions in production; conflicts of interest; existence of a significant shareholder; exchange rate fluctuations; challenges or defects in title; internal controls; compliance with foreign laws; potential for the allegation of fraud and corruption involving the Company, its customers, suppliers or employees, or the allegation of improper or discriminatory employment practices, or human rights violations; the threat associated with outbreaks of viruses and infectious diseases; risks relating to minor elements contained in concentrate products; and other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in the "Risk and Uncertainties" section of the Company's Annual Information Form and the "Managing Risks" section of the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2022, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company's profile. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.
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