"Total gold production for 2011 was 74,280 ounces with 4,000 to 5,000 in surface stockpiles accumulated during the year, effectively meeting our full year guidance of 80,000 ounces. On an annualized basis, December production supports our 100,000 ounce production forecast for 2012."
Isn't that a bit like "effectively" taking a flight to a tropical vacation when you arrive only a few minutes after the plane leaves?