Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or
“the Company”) announced preliminary production results from both
of its mines for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
“The first quarter was a solid start to the
year, with continued strong performance at Chelopech and Ada Tepe,”
said David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Gold
production was in line with our expectations and both mines are on
track to achieve 2024 guidance.”
Production Highlights
Preliminary results from continuing operations
for the first quarter are provided in the table below:
|
Ore processed |
Metals contained in concentrate produced |
Payable metals in concentrate sold |
|
(Kt) |
Gold (Koz.) |
Copper (Mlbs.) |
Gold (Koz.) |
Copper (Mlbs.) |
Q1 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
Chelopech |
521.1 |
37.5 |
6.7 |
29.6 |
5.5 |
Ada Tepe |
180.1 |
25.2 |
– |
25.6 |
– |
Consolidated |
701.2 |
62.7 |
6.7 |
55.2 |
5.5 |
2024 full-year guidance1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Chelopech |
2,090 – 2,200 |
155 – 175 |
29 – 34 |
130 – 145 |
23 – 27 |
Ada Tepe |
710 – 800 |
90 – 110 |
– |
80 – 100 |
– |
Consolidated |
2,800 – 3,000 |
245 – 285 |
29 – 34 |
210 – 245 |
23 – 27 |
- As disclosed in
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year
ended December 31, 2023, issued on February 14, 2024 and available
at www.sedarplus.ca and at www.dundeeprecious.com.
Operating Highlights
Chelopech produced approximately 37.5 Koz. of
gold and 6.7 Mlbs. of copper during the first quarter. Gold
production was in line with expectations while copper production
was slightly lower than planned due to lower copper grades.
Chelopech is on-track to achieve its production guidance for
2024.
Ada Tepe produced approximately 25.2 Koz. of
gold in the first quarter, in line with expectations. Ada Tepe is
on-track to achieve its production guidance for 2024.
Discontinued Operations
In March 2024, DPM announced that it had entered
into a definitive share purchase agreement (“SPA”) with a
subsidiary of Sinomine Resource Group Co. Ltd. for the sale of its
interest in the Tsumeb smelter in Namibia, including all assets and
liabilities, for consideration of US$49 million in cash. In
addition, pursuant to the SPA, DPM is entitled to be paid all cash
collected from IXM S.A. with respect to a positive balance in
metals exposure outstanding at Tsumeb. The transaction is expected
to close in Q3 2024.
During the first quarter of 2024, the Tsumeb
smelter processed approximately 54,800 tonnes of complex
concentrate.
Returning Capital to
Shareholders
In line with its disciplined capital allocation
framework, DPM continues to return capital to shareholders through
a sustainable quarterly dividend and share repurchases under its
Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”).
As previously announced in February 2024, DPM
will pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.04 per share on April 15,
2024, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2024.
DPM renewed its NCIB in March 2024 and is able
to repurchase up to 15.5 million common shares, representing
approximately 9.8% of the public float as of March 6, 2024, over a
period of twelve months which commenced on March 18, 2024, and
terminates on March 17, 2025.
During the first quarter of 2024, DPM
repurchased approximately 252,800 common shares at an average price
of US$7.37 (Cdn$9.94) per share for a total of approximately US$1.9
million.
Timing of First Quarter 2024 Operating and Financial
Results
The Company plans to release its first quarter
2024 operating and financial results after market close on Tuesday,
May 7, 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 Wednesday, May 8, 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 below to receive
the dial-in information as well as a personalized PIN code to
access the call.
Conference call date and time |
Wednesday, May 8, 20249 AM EDT |
Call registration |
https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa97e3e910a25448498c48dff4e106248 |
Webcast link |
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kkupfbiu |
Replay |
Archive will be available on www.dundeeprecious.com |
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)
365-5191investor.info@dundeeprecious.com |
Jennifer CameronDirector, Investor RelationsTel:
(416) 219-6177jcameron@dundeeprecious.com |
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 first 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 March 31, 2024; the
anticipated timing for the completion of the proposed sale of the
Tsumeb smelter; the number common shares that may be re-purchased
under the NCIB; and the anticipated timing for the release of the
Company’s financial and operational results for the first 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. In addition to factors already discussed in this news
release, 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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