Silver Wheaton Revenues and Operating Cash Flows Double in the Third Quarter
By Silver Wheaton Corp., PRNETuesday, November 8, 2011
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, November 9, 2011 -
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Silver Wheaton Corp. (”Silver Wheaton” or the “Company”) (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Attributable silver equivalent production increased slightly compared with Q3 2010, to 6.1 million ounces (5.9 million ounces of silver and 5,100 ounces of gold).
- Revenue doubled compared with Q3 2010, to US$185.2 million, on silver equivalent sales of 5.1 million ounces (4.8 million ounces of silver and 6,300 ounces of gold).
- Net earnings increased 96% compared with Q3 2010 (on an adjusted basis[1]), to US$135.0 million (US$0.38 per share).
- Operating cash flows more than doubled compared with Q3 2010, to US$167.2 million (US$0.47 per share[1]).
- Cash operating margin[1] more than doubled compared with Q3 2010, to US$32.11 per silver equivalent ounce, demonstrating Silver Wheaton’s leverage to increasing silver prices.
- Average cash costs of US$4.12[1] per silver equivalent ounce.
- Quarter-end cash balance of US$715.6 million, with a net cash position of US$629.9 million.
- Third quarterly dividend for 2011 of US$0.03 per common share was paid.
“Another quarter of increased silver equivalent sales, along with strong silver prices, produced solid financial results,” said Randy Smallwood, Silver Wheaton’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “During the quarter, several of our partners’ mines continued their focus on ramping up silver production, including Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine, which had record throughput levels in the month of September. As a result, we remain confident of achieving our 2011 production guidance of between 25 and 26 million silver equivalent ounces.”
“The Company’s operating cash flows more than doubled, despite sales continuing to lag production, which was primarily the result of concentrate inventory build-up at Glencore’s Yauliyacu mine in Peru. However, in 2012, Glencore anticipates a more consistent schedule of concentrate deliveries, which should result in more regular silver deliveries to Silver Wheaton.”
“Our Company’s ability to consistently deliver amongst the highest cash operating margins in the precious metals industry, a direct result of our model of essentially fixed operating cash costs, continues to result in significant cash flow generation, particularly in the current environment of strong silver prices. Cash flows will be used to continue making accretive silver stream acquisitions and to return capital to our shareholders in the form of sustainable dividend growth. To this end, we are pleased to have recently amended our dividend policy, which now links to operating cash flows, and has resulted in a tripling of our current dividend.”
“In recent months, the resurgence in global economic turmoil has resulted in tighter debt and equity markets, negatively impacting advanced exploration and development stage mining companies’ access to project financing. Silver Wheaton is in a unique position to assist these companies with their growth goals by providing a value-enhancing source of capital through silver stream transactions. As such, our Corporate Development team continues to aggressively pursue high-quality and low-risk silver stream opportunities from around the globe, in order to further expand our sector leading production growth profile.”
Financial Review
Revenues
Revenue was US$185.2 million in the third quarter of 2011, on silver
equivalent sales of 5.1 million ounces (4.8 million ounces of silver and
6,300 ounces of gold). This represents a 100% increase from the US$92.8
million in revenue generated in the third quarter of 2010, due primarily
to increases in the average realized selling price of silver and gold of
87% and 26%, respectively.
Costs and Expenses
Average cash costs in the third quarter of 2011 were US$4.12[1] per
silver equivalent ounce, compared with US$4.09[1] during the comparable
period of 2010. This resulted in cash operating margins[1] of US$32.11
per silver equivalent ounce, a 104% increase compared with the third
quarter of 2010, demonstrating Silver Wheaton’s leverage to increasing
silver prices.
During the third quarter, the Company recorded a non-cash deferred income
tax expense of US$8.4 million, attributable primarily to the reversal of
previously recognized deferred income tax assets relating to the decline
in fair value of long-term investments in common shares, and to a lesser
extent, income from Canadian operations.
Earnings and Operating Cash Flow
Net earnings in the third quarter of 2011 were US$135.0 million (US$0.38
per share), compared with adjusted net earnings[1] of US$68.9 million
(US$0.20 per share) for the same period in 2010, an increase of 96% (an
increase of 90% on a per share basis). Cash flow from operations in the
third quarter of 2011 was US$167.2 million (US$0.47 per share[1]),
compared with US$70.5 million (US$0.20 per share[1]) for the same period
in 2010, an increase of 137%. The increase in net earnings and operating
cash flow is primarily attributable to increased selling prices of silver
and gold.
Balance Sheet
At the end of the third quarter, the Company had approximately US$716
million of cash on hand, after making a scheduled upfront payment to
Barrick of US$137.5 million, relating to the Barrick silver stream
agreement. In addition, it had US$400 million of available credit under
its revolving bank debt facility. The cash and available credit, together
with strong operating cash flows, position the Company well to execute on
its growth strategy of acquiring additional accretive silver stream
interests.
Operational Highlights
Attributable silver equivalent production was 6.1 million ounces (5.9 million ounces of silver and 5,100 ounces of gold) in the third quarter of 2011, a slight increase compared to the third quarter of 2010. Operational highlights in the quarter are as follows:
Peñasquito - As per their October 26, 2011 disclosure, Goldcorp Inc.
continues to focus on ramping up metal production at its world-class
Peñasquito mine, with ore grades and metalurgical recoveries as
anticipated. The mine remains on track to achieve its revised schedule of
full production capacity of 130,000 tonnes per day by the end of the
first quarter of 2012. Lower production was experienced during July and
August as sulphide plant modifications and tests were completed. However,
normal operating conditions in September led to record weekly and monthly
plant throughput in excess of 100,000 tonnes per day.
Progress continued on the supplemental ore feed system in order to ensure
a sufficient quantity of pebble feed to the high pressure grinding roll
circuit. An additional project underway to increase the height of the
tailings dam proceeded as planned. In conjunction with this project,
additional water supplies, required for the grinding and process plant,
were added to eliminate current and potential future water shortfalls.
Completion of these projects is the final step in bringing the Peñasquito
plant’s throughput to its full design capacity.
Pascua-Lama - As per Barrick Gold Corporation’s October 27, 2011
disclosure, its world-class gold-silver Pascua-Lama project remains on
track to commence production in mid-2013, with over 50% of the
pre-production capital budget of $4.7 to $5.0 billion committed. At the
end of the third quarter, earthworks in Chile and Argentina were
approximately 80% and 60% complete, respectively. Once in production,
Pascua-Lama is forecast to be one of the largest and lowest cost gold
mines in the world with an expected mine life in excess of 25 years. In
its first full five years of operation, Silver Wheaton’s attributable
silver production is expected to average 9 million ounces annually.
Zinkgruvan - As per Lundin Mining Corporation’s October 26, 2011
disclosure, metal production, including silver, at its Zinkgruvan mine
was lower than expected due to technical problems in the grinding mills
at its zinc/lead plant. Elevated vibrations experienced during the
quarter were controlled by reducing the zinc mill throughput, which in
turn led to lower than expected silver produced in concentrate. Normal
mill throughput rates are expected to resume after the reâ€setting of
the girth gear in October 2011.
Mineral Park - As per Mercator Minerals Ltd.’s October 4, 2011
disclosure, construction of the Phase II expansion to 50,000 tons per day
was completed at its Mineral Park mine during the third quarter of 2011.
During the quarter, the plant achieved peak throughput in excess of
60,000 tons per day, averaging over 45,000 tons per day in the first 45
days of commissioning.
Produced But Not Yet Delivered - Payable silver equivalent ounces
produced but not yet delivered to Silver Wheaton by its partners
increased by over 300,000 ounces in the third quarter, resulting in a
total of approximately 3.8 million payable ounces at September 30, 2011.
This was primarily due to an increase in concentrate inventory at the
Yauliyacu mine, offset in part by reduced concentrate inventory levels at
the Peñasquito mine.
Since mid-2009, concentrate shipments from Glencore International’s
(”Glencore”) Yauliyacu mine have been affected by the shut-down of the
Doe Run La Oroya smelter in Peru, previously the largest buyer of the
bulk concentrate produced at the mine. Since that time, Glencore has had
to make alternative smelting arrangements for its stockpiled bulk
concentrates at Yauliyacu. This has led to an inconsistent delivery
schedule, delaying the eventual complete reduction of this bulk concentrate.
In the second quarter of 2011, Glencore began replacing the bulk
concentrate by producing separate, and more marketable, copper and lead
concentrates. The consistency and quantity of these new concentrates has
now stabilized, with more regular silver deliveries to Silver Wheaton
from the copper concentrates expected in future quarters. Discussions
between Glencore and prospective offtakers for the new lead concentrates
are ongoing, however Glencore expects these discussions to be finalized
in early 2012.
As at September 30, 2011, approximately 1.8 million ounces of cumulative
payable silver equivalent ounces have been produced at Yauliyacu but not
yet delivered to Silver Wheaton. Approximately 900,000 ounces are
attributable to the bulk concentrate, while 900,000 ounces are
attributable to the new copper and lead concentrates.
Detailed mine by mine production and sales figures can be found in the Appendix of this press release and in Silver Wheaton’s MD&A in the ‘Results of Operations and Operational Review’ section.
Operational highlights do not include material updates for mines with which Silver Wheaton has a silver purchase agreement but where our partners have yet to report their quarterly results.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
A conference call will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2011, starting at 11:00 am (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call use one of the following methods:
Dial toll free from Canada or the US: 1-888-231-8191
Dial from outside Canada or the US: 1-647-427-7450
Pass code: 11993265
Live audio webcast: www.silverwheaton.com
Participants should dial in five to ten minutes before the call.
The conference call will be recorded and you can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:
Dial toll free from Canada or the US: 1-855-859-2056
Dial from outside Canada or the US: 1-416-849-0833
Pass code: 11993265
Archived audio webcast: www.silverwheaton.com
About Silver Wheaton
Silver Wheaton is the largest silver streaming company in the world. Based upon its current agreements, forecast 2011 attributable production is 25 to 26 million silver equivalent ounces, including 15,000 ounces of gold. By 2015, annual attributable production is anticipated to increase significantly to approximately 43 million silver equivalent ounces, including 35,000 ounces of gold. This growth is driven by the Company’s portfolio of world-class assets, including silver streams on Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine and Barrick’s Pascua-Lama project.
1. Silver Wheaton has included, throughout this document, certain
non-IFRS performance measures, including (i) average cash costs of
silver and gold on a per ounce basis; (ii) operating cash flows per
share (basic and diluted); (iii) cash operating margin and; (iv)
adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share.
i. Average cash cost of silver and gold on a per ounce basis is
calculated by dividing the cost of sales by the ounces sold.
In the precious metals mining industry, this is a common
performance measure but does not have any standardized
meaning. The Company believes that, in addition to
conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS,
certain investors use this information to evaluate the
Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow.
ii. Cash operating margin is calculated by subtracting the
average cash cost of silver and gold on a per ounce basis
from the average realized selling price of silver and gold
on a per ounce basis. The Company presents cash operating
margin as it believes that certain investors use this
information to evaluate the Company's performance in
comparison to other companies in the precious metals mining
industry who present results on a similar basis.
iii. Operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted) is
calculated by dividing cash generated by operating
activities by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding (basic and diluted). The Company presents
operating cash flow per share as it believes that certain
investors use this information to evaluate the Company's
performance in comparison to other companies in the precious
metals mining industry who present results on a similar
basis.
iv. Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share
are calculated by removing the effects of the non-cash, fair
value adjustment on the Company's previously issued and
outstanding share purchase warrants which had an exercise
price denominated in Canadian dollars from net earnings of
the Company. As more fully described in the financial
statements, these warrants are classified as a financial
liability with any fair value adjustments being reflected as
a component of net earnings. The Company believes that, in
addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance
with IFRS, the Company and certain investors use this
information to evaluate the Company's performance. For the
three months ended September 30, 2010, the net effect of
these adjustments was to increase net earnings by US$45.3
million. As there were no share purchase warrants with an
exercise price denominated in Canadian dollars outstanding
during 2011, there were no fair value adjustments recorded
as a component of net earnings during the three months
ending September 30, 2011. As a result, adjusted net
earnings is equivalent to net earnings for this period.
These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning
prescribed by IFRS, and other companies may calculate these measures
differently. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures is intended
to provide additional information and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in
accordance with IFRS.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained herein contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of silver and gold, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, reserve determination, reserve conversion rates and statements as to any future dividends. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Silver Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: fluctuations in the price of silver and gold; the absence of control over mining operations from which Silver Wheaton purchases silver or gold and risks related to these mining operations including risks related to fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, actual results of mining and exploration activities, economic and political risks of the jurisdictions in which the mining operations are located and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and differences in the interpretation or application of tax laws and regulations; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Description of the Business - Risk Factors” in Silver Wheaton’s Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in Silver Wheaton’s Form 40-F on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to: the continued operation of the mining operations from which Silver Wheaton purchases silver or gold, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that the mining operations will operate and the mining projects will be completed in accordance with their public statements and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although Silver Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Silver Wheaton does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included or incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
(US dollars and shares in
thousands, except per
share amounts - unaudited) 2011 2010 2011 2010
Sales $ 185,195 $ 92,834 $ 538,130 $ 273,776
Cost of sales $ 21,036 $ 19,154 $ 61,983 $ 60,022
Depletion 13,647 12,505 40,065 41,416
$ 34,683 $ 31,659 $ 102,048 $ 101,438
Earnings from operations $ 150,512 $ 61,175 $ 436,082 $ 172,338
Expenses and other income
General and administrative
[1] $ 6,311 $ 4,947 $ 19,065 $ 18,260
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued - 45,276 - 76,378
Foreign exchange gain (11) (505) (518) (687)
Other expense (income) 787 (7,717) 4,139 (7,421)
$ 7,087 $ 42,001 $ 22,686 $ 86,530
Earnings before tax $ 143,425 $ 19,174 $ 413,396 $ 85,808
Deferred income tax (expense)
recovery (8,385) 4,497 (8,115) 3,674
Net earnings $ 135,040 $ 23,671 $ 405,281 $ 89,482
Basic earnings per share $ 0.38 $ 0.07 $ 1.15 $ 0.26
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.38 $ 0.07 $ 1.14 $ 0.26
Weighted average number of
shares outstanding
Basic 353,327 344,253 353,165 343,168
Diluted 356,014 346,242 355,935 344,779
1) Equity settled stock based
compensation (a non-cash
item) included in general
and administrative
expenses. $ 1,700 $ 1,306 $ 4,769 $ 6,431
Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
September 30 December 31 January 1
(US dollars in thousands
- unaudited) 2011 2010 2010
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 715,622 $ 428,636 $ 227,566
Accounts receivable 11,743 7,088 4,881
Other 1,115 727 1,027
Total current assets $ 728,480 $ 436,451 $ 233,474
Non-current assets
Silver and gold interests $ 1,886,235 $ 1,912,877 $ 1,928,476
Long-term investments 140,667 284,448 73,747
Deferred income taxes 3,787 - -
Other 1,506 1,607 1,852
Total non-current assets $ 2,032,195 $ 2,198,932 $ 2,004,075
Total assets $ 2,760,675 $ 2,635,383 $ 2,237,549
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $ 15,291 $ 9,843 $ 10,302
Current portion of bank debt 28,560 28,560 28,560
Current portion of silver
interest payments 128,625 133,243 130,788
Total current liabilities $ 172,476 $ 171,646 $ 169,650
Non-current liabilities
Deferred income taxes $ - $ 822 $ -
Liability for Canadian dollar
share purchase warrants - - 51,967
Long-term portion of bank debt 57,200 78,620 107,180
Long-term portion of silver
interest payments - 122,346 236,796
Total non-current liabilities $ 57,200 $ 201,788 $ 395,943
Total liabilities $ 229,676 $ 373,434 $ 565,593
Shareholders' Equity
Issued capital and contributed
surplus $ 1,814,434 $ 1,801,786 $ 1,497,095
Retained earnings 722,091 344,075 190,865
Long-term investment revaluation
reserve (net of tax) (5,526) 116,088 (16,004)
Total shareholders' equity $ 2,530,999 $ 2,261,949 $ 1,671,956
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 2,760,675 $ 2,635,383 $ 2,237,549
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
(US dollars in thousands
- unaudited) 2011 2010 2011 2010
Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 135,040 $ 23,671 $ 405,281 $ 89,482
Items not affecting cash
Depreciation and depletion 13,709 12,573 40,266 41,615
Equity settled stock based
compensation 1,700 1,306 4,769 6,431
Deferred income tax expense
(recovery) 8,385 (4,497) 8,115 (3,674)
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued - 45,276 - 76,378
Loss on fair value
adjustment of share
purchase warrants held 597 (7,861) 3,380 (8,094)
Other expense (income) 703 (1,252) 392 (729)
Change in non-cash operating
working capital 7,113 1,269 543 (6,334)
Cash generated by operating
activities $ 167,247 $ 70,485 $ 462,746 $ 195,075
Financing Activities
Bank debt repaid $ (7,140) $ (7,140) $ (21,420) $ (21,420)
Share issue costs - - - (85)
Share purchase warrants
exercised - 5,017 61 6,022
Share purchase options
exercised 2,756 8,579 7,818 26,881
Dividends paid (10,603) - (31,797) -
Cash (applied to) generated
by financing activities $ (14,987) $ 6,456 $ (45,338) $ 11,398
Investing Activities
Silver and gold interests $(137,755) $(144,465) $(141,013) $(158,176)
Long-term investments - (644) (13,674) (21,533)
Proceeds on disposal of
long-term investments - - 24,270 -
Other (15) (10) (48) 195
Cash applied to investing
activities $(137,770) $(145,119) $(130,465) $(179,514)
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash
equivalents $ (218) $ 471 $ 43 $ 664
Increase in cash and
cash equivalents $ 14,272 $ (67,707) $ 286,986 $ 27,623
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 701,350 322,896 428,636 227,566
Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $ 715,622 $ 255,189 $ 715,622 $ 255,189
Interest paid $ 249 $ 486 $ 950 $ 1,253
Interest received $ 242 $ 154 $ 634 $ 290
Results of Operations (unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Average
realized
Ounces Ounces Sales price (US$'s
produced[2] sold (US$'s) per ounce)
Silver
San Dimas [4] 1,245 1,232 $ 42,567 $ 34.56
Zinkgruvan 379 319 12,168 38.15
Yauliyacu 608 11 454 41.31
Peñasquito 1,162 1,382 49,401 35.75
Cozamin 395 335 12,270 36.58
Barrick [5] 794 747 28,681 38.42
Other [6] 1,272 770 29,192 37.90
5,855 4,796 $ 174,733 $ 36.44
Gold
Minto 5,110 6,280 10,462 1,666
Silver Equivalent [7] 6,112 5,112 $ 185,195 $ 36.23
Corporate
General and administrative
Other
Total corporate
6,112 5,112 $ 185,195 $ 36.23
Table continued…
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Cash flow
Average Average Net from
cash cost depletion earnings (used in)
(US$'s per (US$'s per (loss) operations
ounce)[3] ounce) (US$'s) (US$'s)
Silver
San Dimas [4] $ 4.07 $ 0.71 $ 36,675 $ 37,550
Zinkgruvan 4.08 1.69 10,326 12,406
Yauliyacu 4.02 5.02 355 410
Peñasquito 3.96 2.41 40,601 43,929
Cozamin 4.08 4.62 9,350 11,752
Barrick [5] 3.90 3.60 23,081 25,770
Other [6] 3.94 4.60 22,609 26,823
$ 3.99 $ 2.62 $ 142,997 $ 158,640
Gold
Minto 300 169 7,515 9,114
Silver Equivalent [7] $ 4.12 $ 2.67 $ 150,512 $ 167,754
Corporate
General and administrative $ (6,311)
Other (9,161)
Total corporate $ (15,472) $ (507)
$ 4.12 $ 2.67 $ 135,040 $ 167,247
1) All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per
ounce amounts.
2) Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in
concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions and
certain production figures are based on management estimates.
3) Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measures at the end of this press
release.
4) Results for San Dimas include 375,000 ounces received from Goldcorp in
connection with Goldcorp's four year commitment to deliver to Silver
Wheaton 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum resulting from their
sale of San Dimas to Primero.
5) Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero silver interests.
6) Comprised of the Los Filos, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni, Keno
Hill, Minto, Campo Morado and Aljustrel silver interests.
7) Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent
basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average
gold price received during the period from the assets that produce both
gold and silver.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
Average
realized
Ounces Ounces Sales price (US$'s
produced[2] sold (US$'s) per ounce)
Silver
San Dimas [4] 1,255 1,274 $ 25,613 $ 20.11
Zinkgruvan 508 635 12,680 19.95
Yauliyacu 633 87 1,548 17.79
Peñasquito 1,109 692 12,980 18.76
Cozamin 381 306 5,825 19.06
Barrick [5] 682 533 10,202 19.16
Other [6] 1,069 750 14,561 19.42
5,637 4,277 $ 83,409 $ 19.51
Gold
Minto 6,961 7,127 9,425 1,323
Silver Equivalent [7] 6,039 4,688 $ 92,834 $ 19.81
Corporate
General and administrative
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued
Other
Total corporate
6,039 4,688 $ 92,834 $ 19.81
Table continued…
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
Cash flow
Average Average Net from
cash cost depletion earnings (used in)
(US$'s per (US$'s per (loss) operations
ounce)[3] ounce) (US$'s) (US$'s)
Silver
San Dimas [4] $ 4.04 $ 0.78 $ 19,471 $ 20,468
Zinkgruvan 4.04 1.72 9,021 9,522
Yauliyacu 3.98 3.47 900 1,202
Peñasquito 3.90 2.54 8,521 10,281
Cozamin 4.04 4.62 3,177 4,868
Barrick [5] 3.90 3.58 6,218 8,281
Other [6] 3.93 4.46 8,268 11,085
$ 3.98 $ 2.53 $ 55,576 $ 65,707
Gold
Minto 300 237 5,599 5,972
Silver Equivalent [7] $ 4.09 $ 2.67 $ 61,175 $ 71,679
Corporate
General and administrative $ (4,947)
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued $ (45,276)
Other 12,719
Total corporate $ (37,504) $ (1,194)
$ 4.09 $ 2.67 $ 23,671 $ 70,485
1) All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per
ounce amounts.
2) Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in
concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions and
certain production figures are based on management estimates.
3) Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measures at the end of this press
release.
4) Results for San Dimas include 250,000 ounces received from Goldcorp in
connection with Goldcorp's four year commitment to deliver to Silver
Wheaton 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum resulting from their
sale of San Dimas to Primero.
5) Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero silver interests.
6) Comprised of the Los Filos, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni, Minto
and Campo Morado silver interests in addition to the previously owned
La Negra and San Martin silver interests.
7) Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent
basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average
gold price received during the period from the assets that produce both
gold and silver.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Average
realized
Ounces Ounces Sales price (US$'s
produced[2] sold (US$'s) per ounce)
Silver
San Dimas [4] 4,001 4,129 $ 143,736 $ 34.81
Zinkgruvan 1,301 1,041 39,437 37.88
Yauliyacu 1,965 602 21,641 35.95
Peñasquito 3,651 3,284 115,695 35.24
Cozamin 1,134 887 31,204 35.14
Barrick [5] 2,257 2,153 77,781 36.12
Other [6] 3,513 2,373 85,734 36.13
17,822 14,469 $ 515,228 $ 35.61
Gold
Minto 14,545 14,478 22,902 1,582
Silver Equivalent [7] 18,437 15,095 $ 538,130 $ 35.65
Corporate
General and administrative
Other
Total corporate
18,437 15,095 $ 538,130 $ 35.65
Table continued…
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Cash flow
Average Average Net from
cash cost depletion earnings (used in)
(US$'s per (US$'s per (loss) operations
ounce)[3] ounce) (US$'s) (US$'s)
Silver
San Dimas [4] $ 4.05 $ 0.71 $ 124,059 $ 125,902
Zinkgruvan 4.08 1.69 33,427 35,316
Yauliyacu 4.01 5.02 16,205 19,226
Peñasquito 3.93 2.41 94,901 102,808
Cozamin 4.07 4.62 23,487 30,325
Barrick [5] 3.90 3.58 61,685 67,826
Other [6] 3.94 4.29 66,209 76,113
$ 3.98 $ 2.60 $ 419,973 $ 457,516
Gold
Minto 300 169 16,109 17,926
Silver Equivalent [7] $ 4.11 $ 2.65 $ 436,082 $ 475,442
Corporate
General and administrative $ (19,065)
Other (11,736)
Total corporate $ (30,801) $ (12,696)
$ 4.11 $ 2.65 $ 405,281 $ 462,746
1) All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per
ounce amounts.
2) Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in
concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions and
certain production figures are based on management estimates.
3) Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measures at the end of this press
release.
4) Results for San Dimas include 250,000 ounces received from Goldcorp in
connection with Goldcorp's four year commitment to deliver to Silver
Wheaton 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum resulting from their
sale of San Dimas to Primero.
5) Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero silver interests.
6) Comprised of the Los Filos, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni, Minto
and Campo Morado silver interests in addition to the previously owned
La Negra and San Martin silver interests.
7) Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent
basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average
gold price received during the period from the assets that produce both
gold and silver.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
Average
realized
Ounces Ounces Sales price (US$'s
produced[2] sold (US$'s) per ounce)
Silver
San Dimas [4] 3,571 3,556 $ 66,463 $ 18.69
Zinkgruvan 1,373 1,446 26,964 18.64
Yauliyacu 2,062 1,185 21,372 18.04
Peñasquito 2,532 1,772 32,466 18.32
Cozamin 1,068 999 18,226 18.26
Barrick [5] 2,159 2,043 36,942 18.08
Other [6] 3,256 2,347 43,197 18.40
16,021 13,348 $ 245,630 $ 18.40
Gold
Minto 24,665 23,321 28,146 1,207
Silver Equivalent [7] 17,590 14,826 $ 273,776 $ 18.47
Corporate
General and administrative
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued
Other
Total corporate
17,590 14,826 $ 273,776 $ 18.47
Table continued…
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
Cash flow
Average Average Net from
cash cost depletion earnings (used in)
(US$'s per (US$'s per (loss) operations
ounce)[3] ounce) (US$'s) (US$'s)
Silver
San Dimas [4] $ 4.04 $ 0.78 $ 49,308 $ 52,099
Zinkgruvan 4.04 1.72 18,635 19,578
Yauliyacu 3.98 3.47 12,545 16,662
Peñasquito 3.90 2.54 21,050 25,556
Cozamin 4.03 4.62 9,590 14,524
Barrick [5] 3.90 3.54 21,749 25,896
Other [6] 3.92 4.34 23,803 33,730
$ 3.97 $ 2.69 $ 156,680 $ 188,045
Gold
Minto 300 235 15,658 19,357
Silver Equivalent [7] $ 4.05 $ 2.79 $ 172,338 $ 207,402
Corporate
General and administrative $ (18,260)
Loss on fair value
adjustment of Canadian
dollar share purchase
warrants issued (76,378)
Other 11,782
Total corporate $ (82,856) $ (12,327)
$ 4.05 $ 2.79 $ 89,482 $ 195,075
1) All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per
ounce amounts.
2) Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in
concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions and
certain production figures are based on management estimates.
3) Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measures at the end of this press
release.
4) Results for San Dimas include 250,000 ounces received from Goldcorp in
connection with Goldcorp's four year commitment to deliver to Silver
Wheaton 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum resulting from their
sale of San Dimas to Primero.
5) Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero silver interests.
6) Comprised of the Los Filos, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni, Minto
and Campo Morado silver interests in addition to the previously owned
La Negra and San Martin silver interests.
7) Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent
basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average
gold price received during the period from the assets that produce both
gold and silver.
For further information:
Brad Kopp
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Silver Wheaton Corp.
Tel: 1-800-380-8687
Email: info@silverwheaton.com
Website: www.silverwheaton.com
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