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Eldorado Gold Corporation reports on gold and base metals mining, development and exploration operations in Canada, Türkiye and Greece. Recurring updates cover operating and financial results, production and cost outlooks, capital allocation, mine development, exploration activity and governance changes across assets such as Lamaque, Skouries, Kisladag, Efemcukuru and Olympias.
The company’s news also includes project and permitting developments, including the Ormaque deposit at the Lamaque Complex, and completed portfolio actions such as the acquisition of Foran Mining, which added the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc-gold-silver asset in Canada. Eldorado’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under EGO in the United States.
Eldorado Gold has provided updates on its Skouries copper-gold project and 2025 guidance. Due to labor market constraints in Greece, first production at Skouries is now expected in Q1 2026, with commercial production in mid-2026. The project's capital cost estimate has increased by $143 million (15.5%) to approximately $1.06 billion.
The company's 2025 gold production guidance is set at 460,000-500,000 ounces, lower than previous outlook due to delayed Skouries production and challenges at Kisladag and Olympias. Total cash costs are expected between $980-$1,080 per ounce sold, with all-in sustaining costs of $1,370-$1,470 per ounce.
As of December 31, 2024, Skouries was 60% complete with $512 million spent and approximately $705 million remaining expenditures. The company maintains a strong financial position with $857 million in cash and total liquidity of $1.1 billion, further enhanced by the recent $155 million divestment of G Mining Ventures.
Eldorado Gold has released an updated Technical Report for the Lamaque Complex, presenting two scenarios: a Reserve Case and a PEA Case. The Reserve Case projects an 8-year mine life producing 1.2 million ounces of gold through 2032, with average annual production exceeding 175,000 oz through 2028. This case shows an after-tax NPV(5%) of $555 million at $2,000/oz gold price and $1.1 billion at $2,600/oz.
The PEA Case demonstrates potential to extend mine life by 9 additional years through 2041, adding 1.5 million ounces of incremental gold production. It maintains average annual gold production of ~185,000 oz through 2036, with an AISC of $1,149/oz Au. The PEA Case shows incremental after-tax NPV(5%) of $623 million at $2,000/oz gold price and impressive IRRs of 43.5% at $2,000/oz and 68.2% at $2,600/oz gold.
Eldorado Gold reports strong Q4 2024 gold production of 155,669 ounces and full-year production of 520,293 ounces, marking a 7% annual growth over 2023. The company exceeded the midpoint of its tightened guidance range of 505,000-530,000 ounces.
The Lamaque Complex achieved record production both quarterly and annually, with Q4 showing a 48% increase over Q3. Kisladag saw a 37% quarter-over-quarter increase in Q4, benefiting from dual ADR facilities. Efemcukuru maintained stable production, marking its 10th consecutive year of meeting guidance. Olympias experienced lower Q4 production due to maintenance challenges.
At Skouries, construction reached 60% completion for phase 2 and 82% overall completion. However, capital spending was below guidance at $320 million for 2024, primarily due to construction labor shortages in Greece. The company plans to provide an updated capital cost estimate and project schedule in February 2025.
Eldorado Gold has released its updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates as of September 30, 2024. The company's Proven and Probable gold Mineral Reserves increased by 2% to 11.9 million ounces, while Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources decreased by 3% to 22.0 million ounces.
Key highlights include a 45% increase in Lamaque Complex Mineral Reserves, driven by an inaugural 619,000-ounce Reserve at Ormaque, and a 23% increase at Efemcukuru, extending mine life by two years. The company's focus for 2025 will be on extending mine life at existing operations and exploring near-mine targets in Canada and Turkiye.
Eldorado Gold announces TSX approval for a new normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to purchase up to 350,000 common shares (0.17% of total shares) between November 8, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Purchases will be made through TSX and alternative Canadian trading systems at prevailing market prices, with daily purchases to 83,123 shares. The company has engaged National Bank Financial Inc. under an automatic share purchase plan. Under the previous NCIB, Eldorado purchased 500,000 shares at a weighted average price of C$14.7482 per share.
Eldorado Gold reported Q3 2024 financial results with gold production of 125,195 ounces, a 3% increase from Q3 2023. Revenue reached $331.8 million, up 36% year-over-year, driven by higher gold prices and sales volumes. The company generated $180.9 million in operating cash flow and reported net earnings of $101.1 million. Total cash costs were $953 per ounce sold, while AISC was $1,335 per ounce. The company tightened its 2024 guidance, expecting gold production of 505,000-530,000 ounces. The Skouries project is 79% complete and on track for first production in Q3 2025.
Eldorado Gold (EGO) has announced the details for its Q3 2024 financial and operational results conference call. The company will release its results after market close on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A conference call will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:30 AM ET (8:30 AM PT).
Investors can access the webcast through Eldorado Gold's website or via a provided link. For those preferring to dial in, both toll-free and international numbers are available. A replay of the call will be accessible until December 6, 2024. Participants also have the option to pre-register for the call, which will allow them to bypass the operator queue and connect directly to the conference.
Eldorado Gold reported its Q2 2024 financial and operational results, maintaining its 2024 operating guidance. Key highlights include a 12% increase in gold production to 122,319 ounces, and a 10% increase in gold sales to 121,226 ounces, with an average realized gold price of $2,336 per ounce. Production costs rose to $127.8 million, and total cash costs averaged $940 per ounce. Revenue grew by 30% to $297.1 million, driven by higher gold prices and sales volumes.
Net earnings surged to $56.4 million or $0.28 per share, compared to $1.5 million or $0.01 per share in Q2 2023. Adjusted net earnings were $66.6 million or $0.33 per share. Free cash flow was negative at $32.0 million due to significant investments at Skouries. Cash, cash equivalents, and term deposits increased to $595.1 million. The company is on track with its 2024 guidance and expects stronger production and improved unit costs in the second half of the year.
Skouries' project milestone achievements include significant progress in earthworks, tailings filtration infrastructure, and underground development. The project remains on budget and is expected to start production in Q3 2025.
Eldorado Gold has provided an update regarding the tax impacts on their mining operations in Turkiye for Q2 2024. The current income tax expense, which is taxed at a 25% enacted rate, is expected to decrease by $3 to $5 million. This decrease is primarily due to investment tax credits related to the Kisladag and Efemcukuru mines and the effects of inflation accounting. However, this is partly offset by taxable unrealized foreign exchange gains resulting from the weakening of the Turkish Lira against the US dollar. Eldorado Gold will release its Q2 2024 financial and operational results after market close on July 25, 2024. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for July 26, 2024, at 11:30 AM ET, details of which are available on their website.
Eldorado Gold has announced an extension and increase of its senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of lenders. The new agreement extends the four-year term and increases the revolving credit facility to US$350 million, up from US$250 million, with an additional US$100 million accordion feature.
This move replaces the previous credit facility, which was set to mature in 2025. The interest rate for the credit facility ranges from SOFR plus 2.125-3.250% depending on Eldorado's net-leverage ratio.
As of June 27, 2024, no amounts are drawn under this new facility, but availability is reduced by €126.2 million due to an outstanding letter of credit for the Skouries project. The facility aims to provide financial flexibility as the Skouries project is fully funded and expected to commence production in Q3 2025.