Perseus Mining has “outstanding” FY20 with EBITDA up 67% and after-tax profit 12.5 times higher
The company achieved an increase in sales revenue of 16% to A$591.2 million and a decrease in cost of sales of 8% to A$317.4 million.
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Perseus Mining Ltd (PRU:ASX) operates three gold mines in Africa: Edikan in Ghana, Sissingué and Yaouré in Côte d’Ivoire. The company acquired Orca Gold and now owns 70% of the Meyas Sand Gold Project in Sudan (formerly 'Block 14 Development Project').
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The company achieved an increase in sales revenue of 16% to A$591.2 million and a decrease in cost of sales of 8% to A$317.4 million.
Beyond continuing strong production at its Edikan and Sissingué gold mines, the company is focused on the development of its Yaouré gold mine by the end of the year.
Yaouré Gold Project remains on schedule to achieve the stretch target of first gold pour in December 2020, subject to no COVID-19 related delays.
The company’s Edikan and Sissingué operations performed strongly over the quarter and development at Yaouré is progressing on schedule and on budget.
The company remains on schedule to achieve the stretch target of first gold pour in December 2020 from what will be its third operating mine.
The company's first Sustainability Report covers its three operations: Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana, Sissingué Gold Mine and the developing Yaouré Gold Mine, both in Côte d’Ivoire.
The company’s two producing gold mines, Edikan in Ghana and Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, produced a combined 57,983 ounces of gold during the March quarter.
The company’s two producing gold mines, Edikan in Ghana and Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, produced a combined 57,983 ounces of gold during the March quarter.
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In Canaccord’s view, the most obvious synergy presented by the acquisition is the opportunity to exploit high-grade, near-surface free-milling gold resources.
The company has entered a scheme of arrangement to acquire Exore Resources in an all-share transaction that values Exore at around A$59.8 million.
The company’s two producing gold mines, Edikan in Ghana and Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, produced a combined 57,983 ounces of gold during the March quarter.
Net cash added in the March quarter, before US$29 million Yaoure capital costs, was US$15 million (A$23 million).
The company’s two producing gold mines, namely Edikan in Ghana and Sissingué in Côte d’Ivoire, produced a combined total of 57,983 ounces of gold during the March 2020 quarter.
The company has implemented a series of protocols at each of its operating sites aimed at eliminating the possibility of COVID-19 infections.
Construction of the company’s third West African gold mine remains on schedule.
The company will assist host governments and communities around its operations to maintain safe and healthy living conditions for locals and staff.
Canaccord Genuity has increased its target price for Perseus by 19% to $1.90 on account of updating its Edikan Gold Mine model assumptions for the new life of mine plan.
The updated LOMP involves mining and processing of ore from three open pits and one underground mine.
Gold production and cost guidance previously provided by Perseus for the half year and full financial year ending June 30 2020 remains valid based on production to date and internal forecasts to the end of the period.