AURIZON REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2011 RESULTS
VANCOUVER, May 12 /CNW/ --
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News Release
Issue No. 12 - 2011
VANCOUVER, May 12 /CNW/ - Aurizon reports unaudited financial results
for the first quarter of 2011, which have been prepared on the basis of
available information up to May 10, 2011. All dollar amounts are in
Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Our results are now being
prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
('IFRS'). All prior period information has been restated or
reclassified for comparative purposes in accordance with IFRS.
First Quarter 2011 Highlights and Significant Items
-- Gross profit of $18.0 million, 43% higher than $12.6 million in
same quarter of 2010.
-- Cash flow from operations of $14.5 million, 58% higher than
$9.2 million in same quarter of 2010.
-- Operating profit margin per ounce((1))( )increased 63% to
US$771, due to higher realized gold prices.
-- Gold production of 31,976 ounces.
-- Profit of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, matching same
period of 2010.
-- Working capital of $152 million, including cash of $143
million.
-- Establishment of US$50 million revolving credit facility.
'We continued to generate strong cash flow, fund aggressive exploration
programs, and improve our financial capacity in the first quarter
despite operational issues at Casa Berardi.' said David Hall, President
and Chief Executive Officer. 'As previously indicated the Casa Berardi
mine plan had projected that the first quarter would be the weakest in
terms of throughput, grade and ounces produced. We anticipate that
operational and financial performance will strengthen going forward,
particularly in the second half of the year. We have been very active
on exploration at Casa Berardi, Joanna, Marban and Fayolle with
encouraging results. We look forward to commencing our summer
exploration programs at Rex South, Opinaca, Wildcat and Duverny during
the second quarter of this year.'
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Financial review of the first quarter 2011
Profit of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, was achieved in the first quarter
of 2011, matching profit of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, in the
same period of 2010. Results were positively impacted by rising
operating profit margins and offset by the significant increase in
exploration activities at Aurizon's exploration properties, together
with continued exploration and feasibility work at Joanna. In
addition, the comparative first quarter results in 2010 were positively
impacted by non-cash derivative gains totalling $3.4 million.
Revenue from Casa Berardi operations increased 19% to $47.2 million in the
first quarter of 2011 from the sale of 34,306 ounces of gold, compared
to $39.8 million from the sale of 34,423 ounces of gold in the same
quarter of 2010. Net of realized derivative losses, revenues in the
first quarter of 2010 were $36.3 million. The average realized gold
price was US$1,392 per ounce and the average Cad/US exchange rate was
0.98, compared to realized prices of US$1,010 per ounce at an average
exchange rate of 1.04 in the same quarter of 2010.
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(1 )See 'Non-GAAP' measures on page 6.
During the first quarter of 2011, 100% of gold sales were made at
current market prices. In the same quarter of 2010, 68% of the gold
sales were delivered against gold call options at an average price of
US$903 per ounce. The average London p.m. gold fix for the first
quarter of 2011 was US$1,384 per ounce compared to US$1,109 per ounce
for the same period of 2010.
Cost of sales for the first quarter of 2011, comprising operating costs and
depreciation and amortization of $21.2 million and $8.0 million
respectively totalled $29.2 million. On a unit cost basis( (2)()), total cash costs per ounce of gold sold were US$621 and depreciation
and amortization was US$238 per ounce, for a total production cost of
US$859 per ounce.
Gross profit of $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2011 increased significantly
from $12.6 million for the same period of 2010. Rising gold prices and
the elimination of gold deliveries into call options at below market
spot prices in the first quarter of 2011 allowed operating profit
margins((2)) to increase to US$771 per ounce compared to US$472 per ounce in the
same quarter of 2010.
Exploration expenditures in the first quarter of 2011 rose to $7.1 million from $2.0 million in
the same period of 2010. This is attributable to the seven new
exploration properties acquired in 2010 together with continued
exploration and feasibility work at Joanna.
General and administrative costs in the first quarter of 2011 totalled $6.1 million compared to $5.2
million for the same period of 2010. Included in these costs are
non-cash stock based compensation charges totalling $1.4 million
compared to $3.0 million in the same period of 2010. Also included in
the first quarter 2011 administrative and general costs is a charge of
$1.6 million representing the fair value of estimated employee
incentive payments to be paid out in the future.
Income and resource taxes totalled $2.5 million down from $3.5 million for the same period of
2010 as a result of lower federal tax rates and fewer non-deductible
costs in the first quarter of 2011. In addition, in the first quarter
of 2010, certain gold sales were delivered against call options at
below market spot prices, whereas the provincial resource tax is
assessed using market commodity prices, thereby resulting in a higher
effective tax rate for that period.
Cash flow from operating activities increased in the first quarter of 2011 to
$14.5 million, compared to cash flow of $9.2 million in the same period
of 2010. The increase in cash flow from a year ago is principally due
to higher realized gold prices, partially mitigated by higher
exploration expenditures.
Investing activities totalled $11.0 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $8.9
million for the same period of 2010. Capital expenditures at Casa
Berardi totalled $10.3 million in the first quarter of 2011, of which
$7.0 million was on sustaining capital and development, and $3.3
million was on exploration activity.
Financing activities during the first quarter of 2011 included the establishment of a US$50
million revolving credit facility. The costs associated with
establishing this facility were $0.5 million. In addition, $0.4
million was realized from incentive stock option exercises, resulting
in a net cash outflow of $0.1 million in the first quarter 2011.
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(2 )See 'Non-GAAP' measures on page 6.
Balance Sheet
As at March 31, 2011, cash and cash equivalents increased to $142.8
million, compared to $139.3 million as at December 31, 2010. Working
capital remained unchanged at $152 million.
Credit Facility
On January 31, 2011, Aurizon established a US$50 million revolving
credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and The Bank of
Nova Scotia. The revolving credit facility has an initial three year
term and is secured by a charge over the assets of Aurizon. Funds
drawn on the facility may be used to finance working capital
requirements, acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. There
are no hedging requirements under the terms of the credit facility.
Casa Berardi
Summary of Key Operational Statistics
2011 2010
Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Operating results
Tonnes milled 161,036 178,648 182,487 169,913 191,697
Grade -
grams/tonne 6.85 6.79 7.20 6.15 6.86
Mill recoveries -
% 90.2% 90.2% 91.2% 89.1% 88.6%
Gold production -
ozs 31,976 35,188 38,527 29,905 37,496
Gold sold - ozs 34,306 34,423 39,964 30,755 34,808
Per ounce data -
US$(()(3)())
Average realized
gold price ((i)) $1,392 $1,010 $1,082 $1,119 $1,376
Total cash costs
((ii)) $621 $538 $504 $604 $531
Amortization (
(iii)) 238 228 240 254 263
Total production
costs( (iv)) $859 $766 $744 $858 $794
Table footnotes:
((i)) Realized gold prices net of realized derivative gains or
losses divided by ounces sold.
Operating costs net of by-product credits, divided by ounces
((ii)) sold, and divided by the average Bank of Canada Cad$/US$
rate.
((iii)) Depreciation and amortization charges.
((iv)) Total cash costs plus depreciation and amortization charges.
Gold production from the Casa Berardi mine in the first quarter of 2011
totalled 31,976 ounces, 12% lower than plan and 9% lower than the first
quarter 2010 production of 35,188 ounces. Changes to the mining
sequence were required in the first quarter of 2011 due to ground
conditions, particularly in one stope in the eastern sector of Zone
113. This impacted both ore throughput and ore grades. Additionally,
underground mining equipment downtime impacted productivities in the
first quarter of 2011. The 2011 capital budget provided for equipment
replacements, which are scheduled to be delivered over the course of
the year.
Lower daily ore throughput of 1,789 tonnes per day in the first quarter
2011 compared to 1,985 tonnes per day in the same quarter of 2010 was
the principal factor for the lower gold production in 2011, as ore
grades and metallurgical recoveries were similar in both quarters.
Unit operating costs((3)) on a Canadian dollar per tonne basis in the first quarter of 2011 were
4% higher than plan at $129 per tonne, as a result of changes to the
mining sequence and lower equipment availability impacting ore
throughput. Unit operating costs((3)) in the same quarter of 2010 were $108 per tonne.
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(3 )See 'Non-GAAP' measures on page 6.
The anticipated higher unit operating costs on a per tonne basis in
2011, together with a strong Canadian dollar, resulted in total cash
costs of US$621 per ounce in the first quarter of 2011, compared to
US$538 in the same quarter of 2010. A combination of a 19% increase in
unit operating costs together with a 5% strengthening of the Canadian
dollar resulted in the higher total cash costs per ounce compared to
the same quarter of 2010.
Rising gold prices and the elimination of deliveries against call
options at below market spot prices which were required in the first
quarter of 2010 has allowed operating profit margins((4)()) to increase to US$771 per ounce compared to US$472 per ounce in the
same quarter of 2010.
Higher ore throughput and grades are anticipated for the balance of
2011, which is expected to result in lower total cash costs per ounce
than those realized in the first quarter of 2011.
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(4 )See 'Non-GAAP' measures on page 6.
Casa Berardi Shaft Deepening
In the first quarter of 2011, a contract was awarded for the deepening
of the West Mine production shaft from the 760 metre level down to the
1,080 metre level. Shaft deepening is expected to commence in the
second quarter and be completed toward the end of 2012. The shaft will
provide access to the lower portion of Zones 113, 118, and 123 from a
drift at the 1,010 metre level. The estimated cost of the shaft
deepening, drift access to Zones 118 and 123, and related
infrastructure is approximately $32 million of which $13.6 million is
budgeted for 2011.
Casa Berardi Exploration
Three surface rigs and eight to nine underground drill rigs were active
at Casa Berardi during the quarter. The surface drill rigs were
primarily active exploring Zone 160 near the East mine mill facilities
where there may be an opportunity to establish an open pit operation.
The underground drill rigs were primarily focused on infill and step
out drilling of the upper extensions of Zones 118 and 123 from the 550
level drift as well as depth extensions of Zones 118 and 120.
OTHER PROPERTIES
Joanna Gold Development Property
Metallurgical test-work continued during the first quarter to evaluate
and optimize alternate metallurgical processes to treat the Hosco ore
with final results expected in the second quarter.
Four to five drill rigs were active in the first quarter completing
24,100 metres of drilling in proximity to the proposed Hosco pit and
the Heva deposit, approximately 3 kilometres west of the proposed Hosco
pit. The drilling in the first quarter was split between the two
targets in order to extend the mineral resources contour and to
increase the quality of the existing indicated and inferred mineral
resources.
Fayolle Property
Three to four drill rigs were active in the first quarter completing
16,600 metres of drilling that was divided between continued
exploration of the Fayolle deposit defining the size and geometry of
the deposit on a 25 - 50 metre drill spacing and exploration of similar
geological targets within the 2 kilometre long gold bearing structure
that crosses the property.
Marban Property
Two to three drill rigs were active in the first quarter completing
15,100 metres of drilling focusing on the lateral and depth extensions
of the existing mineral resources. The drilling to date has validated
the geological and structural model of the deposit; established lateral
and vertical continuity to the mineralized shear zones; and
demonstrated the potential for both bulk tonnage and narrower
higher-grade ore shoots.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information about the Company's Casa Berardi Mine and Joanna
Gold Development projects as required by NI 43-101, sections 3.2 and
3.3 and paragraphs 3.4 (a), (c) and (d) can be found in the Company's
Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the
latest Technical Reports on each project, copies of which can be found
under Aurizon's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and are also available on the Company's website at www.aurizon.com.
QUALIFIED PERSON AND QUALITY CONTROL
Information of a scientific or technical nature was prepared under the
supervision of Martin Bergeron, P. Eng., Vice-President of Operations
of Aurizon and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
OUTLOOK
Based upon lower than expected gold production in the first quarter of
2011 and a review of the mine plan which anticipates higher ore
throughput for the balance of the year and higher ore grades in the
second half of the year, Casa Berardi production guidance has been
adjusted to approximately 165,000 ounces compared to the previously
announced guidance of 165,000 to 170,000 ounces. The continued strength
of the Canadian dollar together with the higher total cash costs in the
first quarter, has also resulted in a revision to the forecast total
cash costs in U.S. dollar terms of US$525 per ounce for the full year,
assuming a Canadian dollar exchange rate of 0.96 against the U.S.
dollar for the balance of the year. This compares to previously
forecasted total cash costs of US$495 per ounce using a Cad/US$
exchange rate at parity.
Onsite mining, milling and administration costs for 2011 are expected to
decrease from the $129 per tonne experienced in the first quarter and
average $117 per tonne, unchanged from previous guidance, and up 8%
from 2010 unit operating costs as a result of reduced development ore,
smaller stopes, and longer haulage distances.
Capital expenditures at Casa Berardi are estimated to total $51.1
million in 2011 ($7.0 million incurred in first quarter 2011), of which
approximately 50% comprises expenditures that will allow access to the
lower portion of Zone 113 as well as the recently discovered gold
mineralization at depth in Zones 118 and 123, east of the West mine
production shaft.
An additional $13.4 million will be invested on exploration at Casa
Berardi in 2011 ($3.3 million incurred in first quarter 2011) which
will include approximately 115,000 metres of surface and underground
diamond drilling. Up to 4 surface and 8 underground drill rigs will be
active during the course of 2011. The Company expects to capitalize
these costs as the primary objective of the drilling will be to improve
the quality of the known reserves and resources as well as exploring
for extensions of these structures.
Feasibility study work on Joanna's Hosco open pit deposit continues with
completion of the study anticipated during the third quarter 2011.
Results from the step out drill program, performed in 2010 and the
first quarter of 2011, in the area of the Hosco pit, will be
incorporated into an updated mineral resource estimate and block model
for inclusion in the study. The evaluation and optimization of
alternate metallurgical processes to treat the Hosco ore will be
completed in the second quarter of 2011. The Company has budgeted $5.4
million for feasibility study activities in 2011, of which $1.7 million
was incurred in first quarter 2011, and expects the majority of these
costs to be expensed.
In addition, an initial $3.7 million exploration program ($3.3 million
incurred in first quarter 2011), comprising 26,000 metres of surface
drilling, will concentrate on increasing mineral resources in the area
of the proposed Hosco pit and the Heva deposit. The objective of the
2011 drill campaign is to perform step-out drilling on 50 metre spacing
along the 2.5 kilometre strike length of the Heva deposit and potential
satellite zones, down to 150 metres, in order to extend the mineral
resources contour and to increase the quality of the existing indicated
and inferred mineral resources. Two to three drill rigs will be active
during the first five months of 2011.
Aggressive exploration programs are also planned at the Company's other
Quebec properties totalling $17.1 million (before tax credits) for the
remaining nine months of 2011.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Realized gold price per ounce of gold
Realized gold price per ounce of gold is a non-GAAP measure and is
calculated by adjusting revenue for all realized gains and losses on
gold derivative instruments and then dividing by the gold ounces sold.
Total cash costs per ounce of gold
Aurizon has included a non-GAAP performance measure, total cash costs
per ounce of gold in this report. Aurizon reports total cash costs on
a sales basis. In the gold mining industry, this is a common
performance measure but does not have any standardized meaning, and is
a non-GAAP measure. The Company believes that, in addition to
conventional measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, certain
investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance
and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, it is intended to
provide additional information and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in
accordance with GAAP. Total cash costs per gold ounce are derived from
amounts included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income and include
mine site operating costs such as mining, processing and
administration, but exclude amortization, reclamation costs, financing
costs and capital development costs. The costs included in the
calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold are reduced by silver
by-product sales and then divided by gold ounces sold and the average
Bank of Canada Cad$/US$ exchange rate. For the first quarter of 2011,
cost of sales were reduced by depreciation and depletion charges of
$8.0 million and silver revenues of $0.2 million compared to $7.9
million and $0.2 million, respectively for the same period in 2010.
Unit mining costs per tonne
Unit mining costs per tonne is a non-GAAP measure and may not be
comparable to data prepared by other gold producers. The Company
believes that this generally accepted industry measure is a realistic
indication of operating performance and is useful in allowing year over
year comparisons. Unit mining costs per tonne is calculated by
adjusting operating costs included in cost of sales, as shown in the
Statements of Comprehensive Income, for inventory adjustments and then
dividing by the tonnes processed through the mill. For the first
quarter of 2011, operating costs were increased by inventory
adjustments of $0.6 million compared to inventory adjustments of $0.1
million for the same period in 2010.
Operating profit margin per ounce
Operating profit margin per ounce is a non-GAAP measure, and is
calculated by subtracting the total cash costs per ounce from the
average realized gold price. For the first quarter of 2011, the
average realized gold price was US$1,392 less total cash costs of
US$621 for an operating profit margin of US$771, compared to an average
realized gold price of US$1,010 less total cash costs of US$538 for an
operating profit margin of US$472 in the same quarter of 2010.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
As of May 10, 2011, Aurizon had 162,282,952 common shares issued and
outstanding. In addition, 9,430,350 incentive stock options
representing 5.8% of outstanding share capital are outstanding and
exercisable into common shares at an average price of $5.11 per share.
Common Shares
(TSX - ARZ & NYSE Amex - AZK)
March 31, December 31,
2011 2010
Issued 162,271,702 162,145,702
Fully-diluted 171,815,302 171,815,302
Weighted average 162,260,681 160,249,688
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Aurizon management will host a conference call and live webcast for
analysts and investors on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific
Daylight Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) to review the
results.
Conference Call Numbers:
Canada & USA Toll Free Dial In: 1-800-319-4610 or Outside Canada & USA
Call: 1-604-638-5340.
The call is being webcast and can be accessed at Aurizon's website at www.aurizon.com or enter the following URL into your web browser: http://services.choruscall.com/links/aurizon110512.html.
Those who wish to listen to a recording of the conference call at a
later time may do so by calling: Canada & USA Toll Free: 1-800-319-6413
or outside Canada & USA: 1-604-638-9010, (Code: 1001#). A replay of
the call will be available until Thursday, May 19, 2011.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
This report contains 'forward-looking statements' and 'forward-looking
information' within the meaning of applicable securities regulations in
Canada and the United States (collectively, 'forward-looking
information'). The forward-looking information contained in this
report is made as of the date of this report. Except as required under
applicable securities legislation, the Company does not intend, and
does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking
information. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited
to, statements regarding the Company's expectations and estimates as to
future gold production, anticipated rates of recovery, anticipated
total cash cost per ounce of gold to be produced at the Casa Berardi
Mine, currency exchange rates, the future price of gold and the effects
thereof, the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources, the
realization of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and the
economic viability thereof, the timing and amount of estimated capital
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits,
plans and budgets for and expected timing and results of exploration
activities and feasibility and pre-feasibility studies, permitting
time-lines, evaluation of opportunities, requirements for additional
capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental
risks, reclamation obligations and expenses, title disputes or claims,
adequacy of insurance coverage, the availability of qualified labour,
acquisition plans and strategies. Often, but not always,
forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such
as 'plans', 'expects', 'is expected', 'budget', 'scheduled',
'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or
the negatives thereof 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.
The forward-looking information contained in this report is based on
certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including
the exchange rates of the U.S. and Canadian currency in 2011, that the
current price of and demand for gold will be sustained or will improve,
the supply of gold will remain stable, that the current mill recovery
rates at the Company's Casa Berardi Mine will continue, that the
Company's current mine plan can be achieved, that the general business
and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner,
that financing will be available if and when needed on reasonable terms
and that the Company will not experience any material accident, labour
dispute, or failure of plant or equipment.
However, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include,
among others, the risk that actual results of exploration activities
will be different than anticipated, that cost of labour, equipment or
materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of
gold will decline, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the
U.S. dollar, that mineral reserves or mineral resources are not as
estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation
activities are greater than expected; that changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be refined may result in increased
costs, of lower rates of production than expected, of unexpected
variations in ore reserves, grade or recover rates, of failure of
plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, of accidents,
labour disputes and other risks generally associated with mining,
unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing
or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well
as those factors and other risks more fully described in Aurizon's
Annual Information Form filed with the securities commission of all of
the provinces and territories of Canada and in Aurizon's Annual Report
on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, which are available on Sedar at www.sedar.com and on Edgar at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that
could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from
those described in forward-looking information, there may be other
factors that cause actions, events or results to not be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking
information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking information due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US READERS AND INVESTORS
As a British Columbia corporation, the Company is subject to certain
rules and regulations issued by the British Columbia Securities
Commission ('BC Securities Commission'). The Company is required to
provide detailed information regarding its properties including
mineralization, drilling, sampling and analysis, security of samples
and mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates. Further, the
Company describes mineral resources associated with its properties
utilizing terminology such as 'indicated' or 'inferred' which terms are
recognized by Canadian regulations but are not recognized by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC').
Cautionary Note to U.S. Readers and Investors Regarding Mineral
Resources
The SEC allows mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to
disclose only those mineral deposits they can economically and legally
extract or produce. The Company may use certain terms in this
document, such as 'mineral resources', 'indicated mineral resources'
and 'inferred mineral resources' that are recognized and mandated by
Canadian securities regulators but are not recognized by the SEC.
This document may use the term 'indicated' mineral resources. U.S.
readers are cautioned that while that term is recognized and required
by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. U.S. readers and investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or
all of mineral deposits in this category will ever be converted into
mineral reserves.
This document may also use the term 'inferred' mineral resources. U.S.
readers are cautioned that while this term is recognized and required
by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. 'Inferred
resources' have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence,
and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It
cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource
will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules,
estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of
feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. U.S. readers and investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all
of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
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|Aurizon is a gold producer with a growth strategy focused on |
|developing its existing projects in the Abitibi region of |
|north-western Quebec, one of the world's most favourable mining |
|jurisdictions and prolific gold and base metal regions, and by |
|increasing its asset base through accretive transactions. Aurizon |
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Interim Balance Sheets as at,
(Unaudited,
expressed in
thousands of
Canadian dollars) March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 January 1, 2010
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash $ 113,098
equivalents $ 142,799 $ 139,341
Marketable -
securities 1,098 1,129
Inventories 10,886 12,085 11,897
Accounts
receivable and 4,825
other receivables 9,510 7,258
Derivative 5,274
instrument assets - -
Tax credits 2,587
receivable 10,676 12,398
Total current assets 174,969 172,211 137,681
Non-current assets
Property, plant 163,976
and equipment 155,447 152,012
Mineral properties 4,250 4,220 2,362
Deferred finance -
costs 450 -
Other assets 10,563 8,100 14,551
Total non-current
assets 170,710 164,332 180,889
TOTAL ASSETS $ 345,679 $ 336,543 $ 318,570
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
and accrued $ 16,451
liabilities $ 22,302 $ 18,905
Derivative
instrument 13,885
liabilities - -
Current tax 3,752
liabilities - -
Current portion of
long-term 652
obligations 337 756
Total current
liabilities 22,639 19,661 34,740
Non-current
liabilities
Long-term 705
obligations - -
Provisions 14,795 13,114 23,255
Deferred tax 28,150
liabilities 35,649 35,378
Total non-current
liabilities 50,444 48,492 52,110
Total liabilities 73,083 68,153 86,850
EQUITY
Shareholders' equity
Issued capital 270,244 269,677 253,874
Contributed 979
surplus 1,022 1,022
Stock based 10,514
compensation 14,943 13,719
Deficit and
accumulated other (33,647)
comprehensive
income (13,613) (16,028)
Total shareholders'
equity 272,596 268,390 231,720
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND EQUITY $ 345,679 $ 336,543 $ 318,570
Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three months ended
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands
of Canadian dollars except per
share amounts) March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010
Revenue $ 47,212 $ 39,831
Less cost of sales (29,228) (27,274)
Gross profit 17,984 12,557
Less:
Exploration costs 7,104 1,969
General and administration costs 6,086 5,175
Other net losses/ (gains) 36 (735)
Operating profit 4,758 6,148
Add:
Finance income 339 89
Finance costs (200) (366)
Profit before income tax 4,897 5,871
Less:
Income tax expense 2,451 3,479
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD $ 2,446 $ 2,392
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized loss on marketable
securities (31) -
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD $ 2,415 $ 2,392
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding - Basic 162,260,681 159,143,836
Earnings per share - Basic 0.02 0.02
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding - Diluted 164,935,845 160,662,220
Earnings per share - Diluted 0.02 0.02
Interim Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of
Canadian dollars) March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income for the period $ 2,446 $ 2,392
Adjustment for non-cash items:
Depreciation and depletion 8,036 7,891
Stock-based compensation 1,398 2,861
Unrealized derivative gains - (3,363)
Future income tax expense 271 2,637
Other 2,071 314
14,222 12,732
Decrease (increase) in non-cash (3,566)
working capital items 314
Net cash provided by operating
activities 14,536 9,166
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment (2,811) (1,583)
Mineral properties (7,765) (7,263)
Reclamation deposits (418) -
Net cash used in investing activities (10,994) (8,846)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of shares 393 422
Deferred finance costs (477) -
Long-term obligations - (20)
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (84) 402
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 3,458 722
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 139,341 113,098
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF
PERIOD $ 142,799 $ 113,820
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