Perseus Mining March Quarter Report

3 hours ago 1

Article content

Strong performance of Perseus Mining’s operations continues, cash & bullion balance grows to US$801 million

Financial Post

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.
  • Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
  • Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
  • National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.
  • Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
  • Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
  • National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account.
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
  • Enjoy additional articles per month.
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors.

THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
  • Enjoy additional articles per month
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

or

Article content

Article content

Perth, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MARCH 2025 QUARTER REPORT

Article content

Strong performance of Perseus Mining’s operations continues,

Article content

cash & bullion balance grows to US$801 million

Article content

PERTH, Western Australia/April 30, 2025/Perseus Mining Limited (“Perseus” or the “Company”) (TSX & ASX: PRU) reports on its activities for the three months’ period ended March 31, 2025 (the “Quarter”).

Article content

Article content

  • Key operating indicators and highlights for the March 2025 quarter (Q3 FY25) include:

Article content

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Article content

PERFORMANCE INDICATORUNITSEPTEMBER 2024
QUARTER
DECEMBER 2024
QUARTER
MARCH 2025
QUARTER
FY25
TO DATE
Gold recoveredOunces121,290132,419 121,605 375,314
Gold pouredOunces121,370131,832 122,915 376,117
Production CostUS$/ounce991919 977 961
All-In Site Cost (AISC)US$/ounce1,2011,127 1,209 1,177
Gold salesOunces108,895136,623 117,585 363,103
Average sales priceUS$/ounce2,2492,430 2,462 2,386
Notional CashflowUS$ million127173 152 452

Article content

  • Perseus’s 12-month rolling average TRIFR of 0.74 was well below industry average at quarter-end.
  • Quarterly gold production of 121,605 ounces at a weighted average all-in-site cost (AISC) of US$1,209 per ounce.
  • Production and AISC market guidance
    unchanged for June 2025 Half Year (2H FY25) and 2025 Financial Year (FY25 at 215,000 to 250,000 ounces at US$1,360 to US$1,435 per ounce and 469,709 to 504,709 ounces at US$1,250 to US$1,280 per ounce respectively. 
  • Average gold sales of 117,585 ounces with a weighted average gold sales price
    of US$2,462 per ounce. 
  • Average cash margin of US$1,253 per ounce of gold produced, giving notional operating cashflow of
    US$152 million.
  • Available
    cash and bullion
    of US$801 million, plus liquid
    listed securities of US$111 million.
  • Zero debt and available undrawn debt capacity of US$300 million at quarter-end.
  • An affirmative
    Final Investment Decision (FID) was taken in January 2025 to develop the
    CMA Underground mining operation at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Contractor mobilisation commenced post quarter-end.
  • Following constructive negotiations with the Government of Tanzania to amend the Framework Agreement for the Nyanzaga Gold Mine development in Tanzania, an affirmative Final Investment Decision was taken post quarter-end to develop the mine.
  • Perseus’s A$100 million buy-back of shares continued between blackout periods during the quarter. The buyback is currently approximately 33% complete and 11,458,975 shares have been purchased and subsequently cancelled.

Article content

Article content

Group Gold Production and Cost Market Guidance

Article content

Forecast group gold production and AISC for the June 2025 half year (2H FY25) and full 2025 financial year (FY25) remain unchanged are shown in Table 10 below.

Article content

Table 10: Production and Cost Guidance

Article content

PARAMETERUNITS DECEMBER 2024 HALF YEAR
(ACTUAL)
JUNE 2025 HALF YEAR
FORECAST
2025 FINANCIAL YEAR
FORECAST
Yaouré Gold Mine   
ProductionOunces123,158120,000 – 135,000 ounces243,158 – 258,158 ounces
All-in Site CostUSD per ounce1,124US$1,215 – 1,315 per ounceUS$1,160 – 1,210 per ounce
Edikan Gold Mine   
ProductionOunces96,63475,000 – 85,000 ounces172,634 – 182,634 ounces
All-in Site CostUSD per ounce1,022US$1,325 – 1,425 per ounceUS$1,150 – 1,190 per ounce
Sissingué Gold Mine   
ProductionOunces33,91720,000 – 30,000 ounces53,917 – 63,917 ounces
All-in Site CostUSD per ounce1,701US$2,100 – 2,200 per ounceUS$1,880 – 1,900 per ounce
PERSEUS GROUP    
ProductionOunces253,709215,000 – 250,000 ounces469,709 – 504,709 ounces
All-in Site CostUSD per ounce1,162US$1,360 – 1,435 per ounceUS$1,250 – 1,280 per ounce
Read Entire Article