Teranga Gold Corporation reported its third quarter 2014 results. Key highlights included:
- Gold production of 48,598 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $954 per ounce.
- Mining was focused on lower benches of the Sabodala pit and mining began at the Masato pit.
- Full year production is estimated to be around 215,000 ounces with cash costs around $725 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs around $900 per ounce.
- The company realized $56.7 million in revenue in Q3 2014 and had $28 million in cash at the end of the quarter.
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3. 3
POISED FOR GROWTH
2014
•Completed transformational merger with OJVG
Focus: Executing on Phase 1 & 2 Vision
•Phase 1: Increase annual production to between 250,000 and 350,000 oz’s at AISC of ~$900/oz
4. 4
Significant progress made on several growth initiatives:
1.Integrating OJVG and Sabodala
2.Optimizing mine plan and grade to mill
3.Finalizing mill optimization
4.Continuing with heap leaching
5.Expanding reserves
High grade mill feed
Low grade heap leach feed
PHASE 1 VISION GROWTH INITIATIVES
5. 5
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Q3 Production / Costs
•48,598 ozat cash costs of $781/ozand AISC of $954/oz
•5,000 ozdiscrepancy predicted vs reconciled production
Mining
•31% lower tonnes mined
•Mining focused on lower benches of Phase 3 of Sabodala pit
•Mining began at Masato on schedule (+800K t mined September)
%
Q3 2014
Q3 2013
Change
Ore Mined
(000t)
1,272
537
137%
Waste mined -operating
(000t)
4,201
3,321
27%
Waste mined -capitalized
(000t)
524
4,853
-89%
Total Mined
(000t)
5,997
8,711
-31%
Grade Mined
(g/t)
1.71
1.08
58%
Ounces Mined
(oz)
69,805
18,721
273%
Ore Milled
(000t)
903
887
2%
Head Grade
(g/t)
1.89
1.41
34%
Recovery
(%)
88.5
91.6
-3%
Production
(oz)
48,598
36,874
32%
Mining
($/t)
3.12
2.48
26%
Milling
($/t)
15.96
17.56
-9%
G&A
($/t)
4.46
4.60
-3%
Avg realized price
($/oz)
1,269
1,339
-5%
Total cash costs
($/oz)
781
748
5%
All-in sustaining costs
($/oz)
954
1,289
-26%
6. 6
Mining improvements in Q3 –better grade control
•Strengthened mining and geology teams
•Improved blast hole sampling and statistical control
•Increased RC infill drilling and reducing to 5m benches
Mining for the balance of the year
•Mining high-grade areas in Q4
•Deferral of mining approximately 10,000 oz@ 3.5 g/t at Sabodala into 2015
•Reduced mining rate at Sabodala to minimize dilution in high-grade areas of the pit
•9 million tonnes mined expected in Q4
•Two thirds to be mined from Masato
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
%
Q3 2014
Q3 2013
Change
Ore Mined
(000t)
1,272
537
137%
Waste mined -operating
(000t)
4,201
3,321
27%
Waste mined -capitalized
(000t)
524
4,853
-89%
Total Mined
(000t)
5,997
8,711
-31%
Grade Mined
(g/t)
1.71
1.08
58%
Ounces Mined
(oz)
69,805
18,721
273%
Ore Milled
(000t)
903
887
2%
Head Grade
(g/t)
1.89
1.41
34%
Recovery
(%)
88.5
91.6
-3%
Production
(oz)
48,598
36,874
32%
Mining
($/t)
3.12
2.48
26%
Milling
($/t)
15.96
17.56
-9%
G&A
($/t)
4.46
4.60
-3%
Avg realized price
($/oz)
1,269
1,339
-5%
Total cash costs
($/oz)
781
748
5%
All-in sustaining costs
($/oz)
954
1,289
-26%
7. 7
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Processing
•Throughput benefited from softer oxide ore from Masato
•Record throughput
•15% higher throughput expected in Q4
Full Year Production Costs
•16% increase in material movement; 4% increase in throughput for 2014
•Mine production costs –higher end of guidance (~$165M)
•Unit costs on plan
%
Q3 2014
Q3 2013
Change
Ore Mined
(000t)
1,272
537
137%
Waste mined -operating
(000t)
4,201
3,321
27%
Waste mined -capitalized
(000t)
524
4,853
-89%
Total Mined
(000t)
5,997
8,711
-31%
Grade Mined
(g/t)
1.71
1.08
58%
Ounces Mined
(oz)
69,805
18,721
273%
Ore Milled
(000t)
903
887
2%
Head Grade
(g/t)
1.89
1.41
34%
Recovery
(%)
88.5
91.6
-3%
Production
(oz)
48,598
36,874
32%
Mining
($/t)
3.12
2.48
26%
Milling
($/t)
15.96
17.56
-9%
G&A
($/t)
4.46
4.60
-3%
Avg realized price
($/oz)
1,269
1,339
-5%
Total cash costs
($/oz)
781
748
5%
All-in sustaining costs
($/oz)
954
1,289
-26%
8. 8
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Full Year Production and Cost Guidance
•Production ~215,000 oz
•Lowered production guidance by 5,000 ozdue to:
-Deferral of mining ~10,000 ozat Sabodala into 2015; and
-5,000 ozproduction reconciliation discrepancy
•Cash costs and AISC expected to average ~$725/ozand ~$900/oz, both $25/ozhigher than top of original guidance range
9. 9
Q3 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue higher than Q3 ’13
•Revenue of $56.7M
•Gold sales increased 12%
•Higher gold sales volume
•Lower realized gold prices
Improved earnings
•Profit of $2.4M ($0.01 per share)
•Higher revenues
Note: Results include the consolidation of 100% of the OJVG's operating results, cash flows and net assets from January 15, 2014.
1Free cash flow is defined as operating cash flow less capital expenditures.
2Net cash (debt) is defined as total borrowings and financial derivative liabilities less cash and cash equivalents, bullion receivables and restricted cash.
(US$000's, except where indicated)
Q3 2014
Q3 2013
Revenue
56,711
50,564
Profit (loss) attributable to shareholders of Teranga
2,422
(442)
Per share
0.01
(0.00)
Operating cash flow
13,822
16,692
Capital expenditures
5,252
17,165
Free cash flow1
8,570
(473)
Cash and cash equivalents (including bullion receivables and restricted cash)
28,025
36,156
Net cash (debt)2
6,726
(40,283)
Total assets
709,423
617,495
Total non-current liabilities
127,102
69,333
10. 10
Liquidity
•$28M in cash at the quarter end
•$44.2M paid YTD in one-time payments:
•$24.6M in debt repayments
•$3.1M in payments to the Government of Senegal
•$16.5M for OJVG transaction-related costs
•$20M to be paid in Q4
•~$65M in one-time payments for 2014
•$20M-$25M in cash expected at year end
•Debt free at December 31
•Expect stand-by facility in place by year end
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
11. 11
PHASE 1 VISION GROWTH INITIATIVES
INTEGRATION OF OJVG AND SABODALA
Masato
•Mining commenced on schedule
•Higher tonnage and grade
•Resource and reserve update in Q4
•Infill drilling results confirmed interpretation of the resource model
12. 12
CONTINUING TO OPTIMIZE MINE PLAN AND GRADE
2015 Mine Plan
•Completed optimization of 2015 plan during the quarter
•Anticipate improvement of $40 -$60M compared to Q1 technical plan1
•2015 plan benefits from the deferral of ~10,000 ozof high-grade Sabodala material
1Based on US$/EUR exchange rate of 1.325 and LFO of $1.15 per litre
13. 13
FINALIZING MILL OPTIMIZATION
Technical analysis completed in Q3:
•Adjustments to SAG, Ball Mills and crusher system to increase mill throughput
•An expected increase of 5% -10%
•Upgrades expected to be operational over ~18 months
•$12.0M -$15.0M total estimated capital cost (IRR 30% -60%)1
1Key Assumptions: gold spot price/ounce –US$1,250, recovery rate –90%
14. 14
HEAP LEACH OPPORTUNITY
•Phase 1: Test oxide material
‐Encouraging preliminary results
‐Recovery rates, agglomeration, and cyanide consumption in line with expectations
•Phase 2: Test fresh material
‐Proceeding with test work
•Heap leach could account for 10% -20% of annual production
•Heap leach production targeted for 2017
15. 15
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Cumulative Percent Gold Extraction
Days of Leach
Masato Composite (71321)
Niakafiri, SE Composite (71324)
Masato Composite (71327)
COLUMN LEACH TESTS RESULTS
Note: Preliminary assays based on 60 days leaching in column test work
16. 16
GORA DEVELOPMENT ~300 koz at ~5 g/t
Gora
Sabodala
Mill
•Development is underway
•Permitting process expected to be completed in Q4
•Planning and engineering of the road is ongoing
•Construction of the roadlate 2014
18. 18
Gora Exploitation Concession
•22km from mill
Ninienko
•Detailed mapping of quartz vein system, trenching and identification of drill targets.
NinienkoWest
•Close spaced geochemical soil sampling programs
Soreto Drilling Program
Zone ABC
•Trenching and possible drilling program
REGIONAL EXPLORATION PROGRAM –Q4
Mali
Senegal
19. 19
POISED FOR GROWTH
•Strong fourth quarter production expected at better costs
•Expect to produce ~215,000 ozat cash costs of ~$725/oz, AISC of ~$900/oz
•Masato production began on schedule –better tonnage and grade
•Mill optimization expected to increase throughput 5% -10%
•Heap leach potentially to contribute 10% -20% to annual production
•Optimization of 2015 mine plan expected to improve cash flow by $40 -$60M
•Exploration on combined mine licenses and regional land package continues
Expect to be debt free by year end
Expect higher free cash flows in 2015 and beyond
21. 21
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Richard S. Young
President & CEO, Director
•Over 10 years experience in mining finance, development, corporate development, and investor relations with Barrick Gold
•Former VP and CFO of Gabriel Resources (2005-2010)
Mark English
VP, Sabodala Operations
•Over 24 years experience in the gold mining industry
•Previously worked for several companies in Australia, East and West Africa being involved in operating mines and development,inclusive of greenfieldstart-ups
•Joined Mineral Deposits Ltd. in June 2006
Paul Chawrun
VP, Technical Services
•Mining Engineer andgeologist with over 23 years experience
•Former EVP Corporate Development for Chieftain Metals
•Former Director, Technical Services Detour Gold
Navin Dyal
VP & CFO
•Over 13 years in finance, most recently 7 years with Barrick Gold (2005-2012)
•Former Director of Finance, Global Copper Business Unit –Barrick Gold
•Chartered Accountant –Four years at major public accounting firm
David Savarie
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
•Over 10 years experience in the legal industry
•Former Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Gabriel Resources
•Previously in private practice at Miller Thomson LLP
Kathy Sipos
VP, Investor & Stakeholder Relations
•10 years experience in Corporate Communications and Investor Relations with Barrick Gold (1996-2006)
•Former VP of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations of Gabriel Resources (2006-2009)
Aziz Sy
General Manager, SGO & VP, Development, Senegal
•Over 18 years experience in managing exploration projects from grassroots to development level
•Former VP of Oromin Joint-Venture Group overseeing Senegal Operations
•Former Country & Exploration Manager of Randgold Resources Limited in Senegaland Senior Manager Exploration of Lonmin Plc for West Africa and Gabon
22. 22
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Alan R. Hill
Chairman
•Mining engineer with over 20 years experience globally in project evaluations, acquisitions and mine development as ExecutiveVPof Barrick Gold
•Currently a Director of Gold Fields
•Former President and CEO of Gabriel Resources (2005-2009) and non-Executive Chairman of Alamos Gold (2004-2007)
Alan R. Thomas
•Director/trustee and Chief Financial Officer of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (formerly Labrador Iron Ore Trust) since 2004
•Served on the board of directors of Gabriel Resources Ltd. from May 2006 until June 2010
•From 2000 to 2006held the position of Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of ShawCor Ltd., and CFO of Noranda Inc. from 1987 to 1998
•Chartered accountant and graduate of the University of Toronto
Frank Wheatley
•Chief Executive Officer and director of Yellowhead Mining Inc.,Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Strategy of Talison Lithium Ltd. and a member of the board of directors of Selwyn Resources Ltd.
•Vice-President and General Counsel of Gabriel Resources Ltd., from 2000 to 2009, and prior to which, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Gabriel Resources Ltd. from March 1999 to October 2000
•Before joining Gabriel Resources Ltd., he was Vice-President, Legal Affairs of Eldorado Gold Corporation
•28 years experience as a director and senior officer of, and legal counsel to, a number of Canadian public mining companies
•Received his Bachelor of Commerce and LL.B. degrees from the University of British Columbia
Edward S. Goldenberg
•Senior partner at the law firm of Bennett Jones LLP where he has a corporate practice, advising clients on governance issues,public policy and government relations
•Distinguished background working with the Government of Canada, having been the Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada (1993-2003) and the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff (2003)
•Awarded an Honourary Doctorate of Laws from McGill University in 2004
•Holds a BA, MA and BCL from McGill University and is also a graduate of the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (France)
Christopher R. Lattanzi
•Director of Argonaut Gold Inc. and Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd
•Associate consultant for Micon International Ltd., having been the founding member of Micon in 1988 and serving as its presidentfrom formation until 2005
•Prior to 1988, was a consultant with David Robertson and Associates
•Invaluable experience in property valuation, scoping, feasibility studies and project monitoring on a global basis
•Appointed a director of Meridian Gold Inc. in 1999 and was chairman of the board from mid-2004 until December 2006
•Holds a B.Eng (Mining) from Melbourne University
Jendayi Frazer
•Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Affairs (2005-2009) and first female U.S. Ambassador toSouth Africa(2004)
•Leading architect of U.S.-Africapolicy after serving as Special Assistant to the President and Sr. Director for African Affairs on theNational Security Council
•Distinguished Public Service Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (2009) with joint appointments in theDepartment of Social and Decision Sciences, and in theH. John Heinz College's Schoolof Public Policy and Management
•Awarded the Distinguished Service Award (2009) by Condoleezza Rice, the highest award bestowed by the Secretary of State, forher critical role in resolvingKenya's2007 presidential election crisis
•Holds a B.A. (honors), M.A., and a Ph.D. fromStanford Universitywith a focus on Political Science, African and Afro-American Studies, and International Development Education
25. 25
Note: Please see 2013 Financial Report and MD&A, 2013 for Resource and Reserve estimate assumptions
COMBINED RESERVES AND RESOURCES
TonnesGradeAuTonnesGradeAuTonnesGradeAu(Mt)(g/t)(Moz)(Mt)(g/t)(Moz)(Mt)(g/t)(Moz) Sabodala24.281.321.0322.951.290.9547.231.311.98Gora0.495.270.081.844.930.292.325.000.37Niakafiri0.301.740.0210.501.100.3710.701.120.39ML OtherSubtotal ML25.071.401.1335.291.421.6160.251.422.74Masato43.931.111.5743.931.111.57Goluma12.042.691.0412.042.691.04Kerekounda2.203.770.272.203.770.27Somigol Other18.720.930.5618.720.930.56Subtotal Somigol0.000.000.0076.891.393.4476.891.393.44Total25.071.401.13112.181.405.05137.141.406.18TonnesAuAu(Mt)g/tMozSabodala17.880.940.54Gora0.213.380.02Niakafiri7.200.880.21ML Other10.600.970.33Subtotal ML35.890.951.11 Masato25.591.130.93Goluma2.462.010.16Kerekounda0.344.210.05Somigol Other12.870.840.35Subtotal Somigol41.261.121.49Total77.161.042.59MeasuredIndicatedMeasured and IndicatedInferred
26. 26
Note: Please see 2013 Financial Report and MD&A, 2013 for Resource and Reserve estimate assumptions
COMBINED RESERVES AND RESOURCES
TonnesGradeAuTonnesGradeAuTonnesGradeAu(Mt)(g/t)(Moz)(Mt)(g/t)(Moz)(Mt)(g/t)(Moz) Sabodala3.451.640.185.531.580.288.981.600.46Gora0.504.580.071.394.800.211.894.740.29Niakafiri0.231.690.017.581.120.277.811.140.29Stockpiles8.600.860.248.600.860.24Subtotal ML12.781.230.5114.501.650.7727.281.451.27Masato25.241.210.9825.241.210.98Golouma6.472.240.466.472.240.46Kerekounda0.883.260.090.883.260.09Subtotal Somigol 0.000.000.0032.591.471.5432.591.471.54Total12.781.230.5147.091.522.3159.871.462.81ProvenProbableProven and Probable