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I think something like New Gold would be realistic and a good model.

450 million shares out

380k-400k ounces/year

$4.5 billion MC

This could be SGR's snapshot in a few years

New Gold earns $40.7-million (U.S.) in Q3

2011-11-04 05:31 PT - News Release

Mr. Robert Gallagher reports

NEW GOLD ANNOUNCES 2011 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS WITH 105% INCREASE IN NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS TO $71 MILLION

New Gold Inc. has provided its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2011. The company finished the third quarter with gold sales of 93,028 ounces at a total cash cost per ounce sold, net of byproduct sales, of $528 per ounce. The combination of increased gold sales and the continued strength of the gold price led to another quarter of strong financial results, despite certain temporary operational challenges resulting in higher total cash cost. During the quarter, the company's earnings from mine operations increased by 61 per cent to $76-million, resulting in net earnings of $41-million, or nine cents per share. Net cash generated from operations increased by 105 per cent to $71-million when compared to the third quarter of 2010. (All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.)

New Gold third quarter highlights

  • Quarterly gold sales increased to 93,028 ounces from 89,692 ounces in the same period in 2010;
  • Net cash generated from operations increased by 105 per cent to $71-million;
  • Underground mine production commenced at New Afton with first drawbell blasts successfully initiating the caving process;
  • $433-million of cash at Sept. 30, 2011;
  • Updated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for the Blackwater project (100-per-cent basis):

      During the third quarter, each of New Gold's three large development projects continued to advance. New Afton, the company's most immediate development project, is now just eight months from production. The third quarter marked the official beginning of underground mine production at New Afton as caving was initiated through the blasting of the first drawbells. With both surface construction and underground development progressing well, New Afton remains on track for its targeted mid-2012 production start. At El Morro, the company's 70-per-cent partner Goldcorp Inc. continued to oversee the update of the 2008 feasibility study where the technical work on the update was completed during the third quarter and is now under Goldcorp management's review. The company's newest project, Blackwater, progressed significantly during the quarter as highlighted by the company's Sept. 19, 2011, announcement regarding the project's updated mineral resource estimate. On a 100-per-cent basis, the updated resource, which included holes drilled through the end of July, 2011, contained 5.4 million ounces of indicated gold mineral resources and an additional 1.2 million ounces of inferred gold mineral resources. Further, New Gold has continued to upgrade the mine camp at Blackwater to facilitate the addition of more drills and has held multiple positive meetings with the local first nations, communities, governments and other regulatory bodies. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, on Oct. 17, the company announced offers to acquire both Silver Quest Resources Ltd. and Geo Minerals Ltd. Upon closing, these acquisitions would both consolidate New Gold's ownership of 100 per cent of the Blackwater project and add to New Gold's already significant landholdings in the area surrounding the current Blackwater mineral resource.

      "The third quarter saw our operating teams deliver another strong quarter of gold production and while our costs increased, I am pleased with how the teams worked pro-actively to minimize the overall impact on our results," stated Robert Gallagher, president and chief executive officer. "While the cash cost increase at Peak during the quarter was compounded due to the timing of the concentrate sale, the cost pressures and recovery challenges at the mine remain a core focus for us as we move into the fourth quarter and into 2012."

                    2011 THIRD QUARTER CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
                             (in millions of U.S. dollars)
    
                                                     Three months ended  Nine months ended
                                                            Sept. 30,         Sept. 30,
                                                         2011     2010      2011     2010
    
    Revenue                                             $175.5   $127.1   $518.3   $341.1
    Average realized gold price ($ per ounce)            1,570    1,181    1,430    1,137
    Average margin per ounce ($ per ounce)               1,042      759    1,021      681
    Earnings from mine operations                         76.1     47.1    240.0    120.4
    Net earnings from continuing operations               40.7     44.8    144.0     31.8
    Net earnings per share from continuing operations     0.09     0.11     0.34     0.08
    Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations      49.5     29.3    145.7     58.7
    Adjusted net earnings per share                       0.11     0.07     0.34     0.15
    Pretax cash generated from operations                 93.0     49.3    240.8    125.9
    Net cash generated from operations                    70.7     34.5    163.6     97.8
    
    
    

    The combination of increased gold sales and higher average realized gold prices resulted in New Gold reporting increases in key financial categories during the quarter. Importantly, despite the increase in total cash cost during the quarter, the company was able to provide shareholders with an average margin of over $1,000 per ounce for the second straight quarter. Increased gold sales at higher average realized gold prices led to a 38-per-cent increase in revenue during the third quarter of 2011, which, in turn, resulted in a 61-per-cent increase in earnings from mine operations to $76-million.

    Net earnings from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2011 were $41-million, or nine cents per share. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $49-million, or 11 cents per share, during the quarter compared with $29-million, or seven cents per share, in the third quarter of 2010. Net earnings have been adjusted and tax affected for the group of costs in "other gains (losses)" on the condensed consolidated income statement. The most significant adjustment is the fair value change of the company's share purchase warrants and convertible debentures in the third quarter of 2011, which was a pretax loss of $35-million, relative to a pretax loss of $10-million in the same period of the prior year.

    Net cash generated from operations increased by 105 per cent to $71-million when compared with the prior year quarter. Cash flow during the quarter benefited from strong earnings and New Gold's ability to reduce working capital.

       MESQUITE MINE INCREASES PRODUCTION AND EARNINGS FROM MINE OPERATIONS
                                       Mesquite                                    
    
                                              Three months ended  Nine months ended
                                                   Sept. 30,          Sept. 30,
                                               2011         2010  2011         2010
    Gold                                                                           
    Sales (thousand ounces)                    32.5         30.9 117.5        119.2
    Production (thousand ounces)               31.8         30.2 114.4        113.0
    Average realized prices                                                        
    Gold ($ per ounce)                        1,311        1,079 1,259        1,067
    Total cash cost ($ per ounce)               732          670   628          600
    Earnings from mine operations ($ millions) 13.7          7.5  57.7         34.3
    
    

    Gold sales and production at Mesquite increased by 5 per cent in the third quarter of 2011 and were relatively consistent in the year-to-date period, when compared with the same periods of the prior year. During the quarter and through 2011, the operating team has remained focused on cost control despite year over year input cost pressures, most notably from increased diesel prices. By working to offset some of the impact of input cost pressures on total cash cost and through the increase in the average realized gold price, Mesquite increased earnings from mine operations by 83 per cent to $14-million during the third quarter of 2011. Similarly, in the first nine months of 2011, earnings from mine operations increased by 68 per cent to $58-million when compared with the same period of the prior year.

    The increases in gold production and sales during the third quarter were a result of greater ore tonnes being placed on the leach pad at grades and recoveries consistent with those realized in the third quarter of 2010. Year-to-date gold production and sales were consistent with the prior year as the benefit of mining at grades closer to reserve grade offset the impact of fewer ore tonnes being placed on the pad. The change in total cash cost was primarily driven by increased inputs costs, such as diesel fuel, where prices have been approximately 40 per cent higher than in both the third quarter and year-to-date periods of 2010. The higher diesel prices were partially offset by a lower strip ratio resulting in lower waste tonnes moved during the third quarter and increased operator efficiencies.

    Based on Mesquite's strong performance through the first nine months of 2011 and the forecast for the fourth quarter, it is anticipated that Mesquite should achieve the upper end of its 2011 gold production guidance of 145,000 to 155,000 ounces. In addition, depending on the movements in the diesel price in the final months of the year, Mesquite should be lower than the total cash cost guidance range of $660 to $680 per ounce of gold sold.

    Cerro San Pedro mine continues on path to best year in its history

                                                                                                     
                                             CERRO SAN PEDRO                                         
                                                              Three months ended    Nine months ended
                                                                   Sept. 30,            Sept. 30,
                                                               2011         2010    2011         2010
    Gold                                                                                             
    Sales (thousand ounces)                                    34.4         38.1   109.7         76.0
    Production (thousand ounces)                               34.3         37.5   109.6         79.8
    Silver                                                                                           
    Sales (thousand ounces)                                   379.6        748.7 1,567.8      1,447.6
    Production (thousand ounces)                              380.6        733.5 1,536.3      1,487.2
    Average realized prices                                                                          
    Gold ($ per ounce)                                        1,693        1,234   1,531        1,205
    Silver ($ per ounce)                                      37.71        19.25   36.25        18.66
    Total cash cost -- net of byproduct sales ($ per ounce)     193          151      73          277
    Earnings from mine operations ($ millions)                 45.1         29.5   135.2         47.4
    
    

    Cerro San Pedro had another strong quarter, increasing earnings from mine operations by 53 per cent to $45-million, despite lower gold and silver production and sales when compared with the third quarter of 2010. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2011, the combination of a 44-per-cent increase in gold sales, higher realized gold prices and a $204-per-ounce decrease in total cash cost per ounce of gold sold, net of byproduct sales, led to a 185-per-cent increase in earnings from mine operations to $135-million when compared with the same period of the prior year.

    Gold and silver production and sales during the third quarter of 2011 were lower than the prior year period due to a combination of lower ore grades and leach pad recoveries. The lower grades were a result of mine sequencing while the lower recoveries were driven by reduced cyanide supply. Cerro San Pedro's cyanide supplier experienced production issues at its plant during the quarter, which resulted in Cerro San Pedro and various other mining operations receiving only a partial allotment of their usual cyanide supply. The team successfully minimized the impact of the cyanide shortage by placing more ore tonnes on the pad thus leading Cerro San Pedro to another strong quarter. The cyanide supply issues have now been resolved and Cerro San Pedro is receiving its full cyanide allotment. Gold and silver production and sales increased in the year-to-date period due to a 57-per-cent increase in ore tonnes placed on the leach pad. The increase in total cash cost during the third quarter was primarily due to lower silver byproduct revenue. The decrease in total cash cost in the year-to-date period was largely a result of higher silver byproduct revenues driven by both higher silver sales and prices.

    Cerro San Pedro remains on track to achieve the best year in its history with year-to-date earnings from mine operations of $135-million already well exceeding the 2010 full year total, despite the cyanide supply issues during the third quarter. Cerro San Pedro is forecast to meet its 2011 gold production guidance of 135,000 to 145,000 ounces and also remains well positioned as the company's lowest cost producer. As a result of lower third quarter silver sales volumes and the time required for the leach pad to reach historical silver recoveries, the company anticipates Cerro San Pedro's 2011 total cash cost per ounce of gold sold, net of byproduct sales, could be slightly above the guidance range of $90 to $110 per ounce.

    Peak Mines' costs negatively impacted by stronger Australian dollar and operating cost inflation

                                              PEAK MINES                                           
                                                              Three months ended  Nine months ended
                                                                   Sept. 30,          Sept. 30,
                                                               2011         2010  2011         2010
    Gold                                                                                           
    Sales (thousand ounces)                                    26.2         20.7  65.1         56.9
    Production (thousand ounces)                               24.4         23.7  62.5         65.6
    Copper                                                                                         
    Sales (million pounds)                                      4.9          2.3  12.4          9.3
    Production (million pounds)                                 2.6          3.1   9.4         11.1
    Average realized prices                                                                        
    Gold ($ per ounce)                                        1,731        1,234 1,568        1,194
    Copper ($ per pound)                                       3.39         3.33  3.84         3.28
    Total cash cost -- net of byproduct sales ($ per ounce)     715          549   580          393
    Earnings from mine operations ($ millions)                 17.1         10.1  47.2         38.7
    
    

    Gold and copper sales at Peak Mines increased in the third quarter of 2011 and year-to-date periods as Peak was able to sell down the majority of its concentrate inventory during the quarter. As a result of the increases in gold sales and average realized gold prices, and despite the increase in total cash cost, Peak Mines increased earnings from mine operations by 69 per cent and 22 per cent in the third quarter of 2011 and year-to-date, respectively, when compared with the same periods of the prior year.

    While gold production during the third quarter of 2011 and year-to-date periods remained similar with that of the prior year periods, copper production declined due to lower copper grades and recoveries. Recoveries were negatively impacted by the slower than anticipated commissioning of a new flotation plant during the quarter. The start-up issues associated with the flotation plant are being resolved with recoveries increasing toward historic levels.

    The increase in total cash cost during the third quarter of 2011 and year-to-date periods resulted primarily from a combination of higher labour and foreign exchange rates and the lower mill recoveries. The appreciation of the Australian dollar and inflationary cost pressures each contributed approximately $200 per ounce to the increase in total cash cost when comparing the third quarter of 2011 with the prior year quarter. These cost increases were partially offset by higher byproduct revenues from the increased copper sales volumes reducing total cash cost by approximately $225 per ounce when compared with the prior year quarter. The increase in total cash cost in the year-to-date period is for similar reasons to those noted for the third quarter. While labour and exchange rate pressures continue to be a factor in Australia, they are largely a result of Australia being a desired place to operate and a politically secure country to invest in mining.

    In September, the company was able to sell down its concentrate inventory as additional railcars became available for New Gold to ship greater than its usual allotment of concentrate to the port. While the inventory reduction was positive as it reduced New Gold's working capital and increased the company's cash flow, the timing of the inventory sale at the end of the quarter also contributed to the increased costs. The combination of lower copper recoveries and production in the quarter and the fact the concentrate sale occurred in late September when the copper price declined well below its quarterly and year-to-date average levels, meant the aforementioned increases in costs did not have as significant a byproduct offset as anticipated. Had Peak realized the quarterly average copper price of $4.08 per pound, total cash cost would have been lower by approximately $125 per ounce and more in line with the prior year quarter.

    Based on Peak's performance through the first nine months of 2011 and the forecast for the fourth quarter, it is anticipated that the Peak Mines should achieve the lower end of the 2011 gold production guidance of 90,000 to 100,000 ounces. As both the year-to-date realized copper price and the current copper price are below the forecast assumption of $4.00 per pound and the Australian dollar remains above the assumed parity level, it is anticipated that Peak's 2011 total cash cost per ounce of gold sold, net of byproduct sales, will remain above the guidance range of $410 to $430 per ounce. The year-to-date total cash cost of $580 per ounce is representative of Peak's current 2011 full year cost forecast.

    New Afton officially commences underground operations

    New Gold's most immediate development project continued on schedule during the third quarter of 2011 with multiple areas of development and construction being advanced or completed. Both the underground development work and surface construction activities continue on schedule for the targeted mid-2012 production start. New Afton will be an underground mine and concentrator which is expected to produce an annual average of 85,000 ounces of gold and 75 million pounds of copper at low operating costs.

    The third quarter marked the commencement of underground mine production at New Afton as the first drawbell was blasted on Sept. 9, with the second and third drawbells being blasted on Oct. 2 and 21, respectively. The New Afton team is pleased with these initial blasts as the drawbell structure, related rock behaviour and the ore flow have been consistent with expectations. The process of removing ore from the first drawbell commenced during the quarter and with additional drawbell blasts scheduled in the fourth quarter, the surface stockpile should continue to grow consistently through the mid-2012 production start. It is anticipated that there will be approximately three months of ore stockpiled on surface by start-up.

    New Afton third quarter underground highlights

    • First drawbell blasted on Sept. 9;
    • Removed approximately 3,500 tonnes from drawbell opening by the end of the quarter;
    • Second and third drawbells blasted in October with fourth drawbell in progress;
    • Approximately 139,000 tonnes of ore moved to surface stockpile as at Sept. 30, 2011;
    • Continued blasting/development of undercut and extraction levels;
    • Approximately 2,210 metres of underground advance completed;
    • Completed raise boring of two ore passes and one extraction level ventilation raise;
    • Underground development crusher assembled -- concrete foundation 85 per cent completed.

    New Afton third quarter surface construction highlights

    • Erection of interior steel in mill building over 75 per cent complete;
    • Final grading for pipes and surface road in tailings corridor under way;
    • Earthworks for tailings storage facility over 80 per cent complete;
    • Overhead electrical lines installed on site.

    In the third quarter of 2011, project spending at New Afton was $66-million, excluding capitalized interest. On a year-to-date basis, project spending has been $182-million, excluding capitalized interest. Capitalized interest was $6-million and $19-million during the third quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively.

    In addition to the significant progress being made at the site, off-take agreements are now in place for 100 per cent of the projected concentrate production. The company has also established an agreement for storage and ship loading of concentrate at the Vancouver wharves. The key terms of the contract for trucking of concentrate from New Afton to the wharves have also been established and it is anticipated this contract should be executed prior to the end of the year.

    The company is very pleased with the continued progress at New Afton and looks forward to additional milestones being achieved through the end of 2011 and into 2012. With the remaining capital through the mid-2012 production start now at approximately $200-million, New Gold continues to have a cash balance well in excess of the remaining capital required. Once in production, New Afton is expected to contribute significantly to New Gold's current portfolio of operating assets driving gold production growth at lower costs. At current commodity prices, the mine is expected to approximately double the company's cash flow.

    El Morro costs and timeline updated -- New Gold fully carried

    El Morro is an advanced-stage, world-class gold/copper project in northern Chile, one of the most attractive mining jurisdictions in the world. New Gold is a 30-per-cent partner in the project, with Goldcorp, the project developer and operator, holding the remaining 70 per cent. The project is located in the Atacama region of Chile approximately 80 kilometres east of the city of Vallenar and comprises a large, 36-square-kilometre land package with significant potential for organic growth through further exploration. Two principal zones of gold-copper mineralization have been identified to date -- the El Morro and La Fortuna zones -- and several additional targets have also been identified through a regional exploration plan. Currently, New Gold's attributable 30-per-cent share of proven and probable reserves contains 2.6 million ounces of gold and 1.8 billion pounds of copper. Future exploration efforts will also test the potential for bulk minable gold and copper production below the bottom of the current design pit. New Gold's attributable 30-per-cent share of the inferred mineral resource below the open pit contains 1.3 million ounces of gold and 600 million pounds of copper.

    As reported by Goldcorp on Oct. 26, during the third quarter, progress continued on an update to the project's 2008 feasibility study. The update is aimed at evaluating the optimum location of the project's primary infrastructure items as well as a reassessment of technical aspects, cost and schedule of the project. While the results of the study are currently undergoing Goldcorp's review, preliminary results have indicated a total capital cost of approximately $3.9-billion and a production start date in mid-2017. Under the terms of New Gold's joint venture agreement with Goldcorp, Goldcorp is responsible for financing New Gold's 30-per-cent share of capital costs, or approximately $1.2-billion. The carried financing will accrue interest at a fixed rate of 4.58 per cent. New Gold will repay its share of capital plus accumulated interest out of 80 per cent of its 30-per-cent share of the project's cash flow with New Gold retaining 20 per cent of its 30-per-cent share of cash flow from the time production commences.

    Condemnation drilling continues at El Morro with two rigs on site and an additional two rigs to be added during the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, construction permits to authorize construction of specific facilities are expected to be approved by the middle of the fourth quarter.

    On a 100-per-cent basis, capital expenditures, excluding capitalized interest, during the three months ended Sept. 30, 2011, amounted to $32-million, with year-to-date expenditures totalling $56-million. Goldcorp is responsible for financing New Gold's 30-per-cent share of capital costs.

    As disclosed on Jan. 13, 2010, New Gold received a statement of claim filed by Barrick Gold Corp. in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, against New Gold, Goldcorp and affiliated subsidiaries. The claim relates to the transactions announced on Jan. 7, 2010, the ultimate completion of which resulted in New Gold and Goldcorp becoming partners at El Morro. Barrick also subsequently filed a motion to amend its claim to add various Xstrata entities as defendants. The trial started in June, 2011, and continued in October, 2011, with closing arguments expected in early 2012 and a decision expected three to six months thereafter. New Gold continues to believe that the claim is without merit.

    Blackwater resource grows -- drilling continues to accelerate

    On June 1, 2011, New Gold closed the acquisition of Richfield Ventures Corp. thus adding the exciting Blackwater project, located in central British Columbia, to the company's pipeline. In mid-September the company updated the Blackwater mineral resource estimate to include drilling completed from the beginning of the year through the end of July, 2011, thus incorporating an additional 71 holes (24,660 metres) beyond that of the initial March, 2011, resource estimate. The project's updated September mineral resource estimate included 5.4 million ounces of indicated gold resources and an additional 1.2 million ounces of inferred gold resources. New Gold is targeting the completion of an additional 75 holes from the end of July through the end of 2011.

    New Gold was very active in the Blackwater area both during and subsequent to the third quarter, highlights of which include the following.

    Blackwater third quarter highlights

    • Completed updated mineral resource estimate in September;
    • Added sixth drill rig in mid-September;
    • Completed over 22,000 metres of drilling during the third quarter (56 holes);
    • Drilled seven dedicated core holes for metallurgical testing;
    • Continued camp expansion for accelerated drill program;
    • Continued engineering trade-off studies in preparation for project's preliminary economic assessment targeted for the second quarter of 2012;
    • Continued implementation of sustainability program including interaction with local communities, local first nations, government and regulatory officials;
    • Continued environmental baseline program;
    • On Oct. 17, announced two separate offers to acquire Silver Quest and Geo in an effort to consolidate the ownership of 100 per cent of the Blackwater project and add further to New Gold's significant landholdings in the broader Blackwater area;
    • On Oct. 26, the company acquired an additional 580 hectares of land to the southwest of the Blackwater project from two private individuals.

    The Blackwater joint venture ground, which is currently owned 25 per cent by Silver Quest and 75 per cent by New Gold, and the Geo Minerals ground would become 100 per cent owned by New Gold upon closing of the above-noted Oct. 17 transactions, while ownership of the private claims has now been transferred to New Gold.

    Key financial information

    New Gold's cash balance at Sept. 30, 2011, was $433-million. The company had $241-million of debt outstanding at the end of the third quarter comprising $173-million of 10 per cent senior secured notes due in 2017 (face value of $187-million (Canadian)), $43-million of 5 per cent convertible debentures due in 2014 (face value of $55-million (Canadian) and $9.35 (Canadian) conversion price) and $25-million in El Morro project funding loans.

    Management changes

    New Gold today also announces changes to its senior management team as executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Jim Currie, will be leaving the company. Mr. Currie joined New Gold shortly after the company's three-way merger in mid-2008 and has been a key contributor in New Gold's evolution since that time. He has successfully led the operating teams to an enviable record of achieving production and cost guidance over the past three years and has also played an important role in the development of New Afton.

    "Over the last three years Jim has done a wonderful job of integrating new mines and projects into New Gold's portfolio while creating a strong performance culture among both our operating and development teams who will continue to deliver strong results," stated Mr. Gallagher. "On behalf of the board and entire New Gold team, I thank Jim for all that he has done for the company and wish him success in his future endeavours."

    Mr. Gallagher will assume Mr. Currie's responsibilities until a comprehensive search process to identify his successor is completed.

    2011 outlook

    Through the first nine months of 2011, New Gold has produced 286,484 ounces of gold at total cash cost, net of byproduct sales, of $409 per ounce. New Gold is pleased to reiterate the 2011 production guidance the company set at the beginning of the year for gold production of 380,000 to 400,000 ounces. New Gold's initial guidance for 2011 total cash cost per ounce sold, net of byproduct sales, was $430 to $450 per ounce. In May of 2011, based on the rapid appreciation of silver and copper prices, New Gold lowered its total cash cost guidance for the year to $390 to $410 per ounce. Among other assumptions, this cost guidance range was based upon a $4-per-pound copper price. Taking into account the year-to-date realized copper price and assuming $3.50 per pound copper in the fourth quarter, total cash cost per ounce sold, net of byproduct sales, for the year may be nominally above the company's reduced guidance range of $390 to $410 per ounce. New Gold should finish the year as one of the lowest cost producers in the industry. In addition to the three operating mines, the company's three development projects should continue to advance meaningfully with multiple catalysts anticipated in late 2011 and early 2012.

    Conference call and webcast

    New Gold will hold a conference call and webcast on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's third quarter 2011 financial results. Participants may join the conference by calling 1-647-427-7450 or toll-free 1-888-231-8191 in North America. To listen to a recorded playback of the call after the event, please call 1-416-849-0833 or toll-free 1-855-859-2056 in North America -- passcode 19823451.

    A live and archived webcast will also be available at the company's website.

                         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
                       Three- and nine-month periods ended Sept. 30
                             (in thousands of U.S. dollars)          
    
                                                       Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                                         2011       2010        2011       2010
                                                                                          
    Revenues                                          $175,501   $127,116     $518,349    $341,095
    Operating expenses                                  83,550     58,874      225,209     167,933
    Depreciation and depletion                          15,901     21,122       53,122      52,791
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    Earnings from mine operations                       76,050     47,120      240,018     120,371
    Corporate administration expenses                    6,214      4,977       17,392      16,584
    Share-based payment expenses                         3,567      1,418        8,986       5,265
    Exploration and corporate development expenses       1,413      4,939        7,747       9,925
                                                      --------   --------     --------    --------
    Income from operations                              64,856     35,786      205,893      88,597
    Finance income                                         962      1,188        2,930       1,840
    Finance costs                                       (1,311)      (333)      (3,968)     (1,180)
    Other gains (losses)                                (7,618)    (1,819)      (3,596)    (42,961)
                                                      --------   --------     --------    --------
    Earnings before taxes                               56,889     34,822      201,259      46,296
    Income tax (expense) recovery                      (16,180)     9,932      (57,229)    (14,506)
                                                      --------   --------     --------    --------
    Net earnings from continuing operations             40,709     44,754      144,030      31,790
    (Loss) from discontinued operations                      -          -            -      (9,886)
                                                      --------   --------     --------    --------
    Net earnings                                       $40,709    $44,754     $144,030     $21,904
                                                      ========   ========     ========    ========
    Earnings per share from continuing operations
    Basic                                                $0.09      $0.11        $0.34       $0.08
    Diluted                                              $0.09      $0.11        $0.33       $0.08
    
    (Loss) per share from discontinued operations
    Basic                                                    -          -            -      $(0.03)
    Diluted                                                  -          -            -      $(0.02)
    
    Earnings per share from continuing and
    discontinued operations
    Basic                                                $0.09      $0.11        $0.34       $0.05
    Diluted                                              $0.09      $0.11        $0.33       $0.06
    

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