Orosur Mining: Fiscal Q1 2016 Results

Orosur Mining: Fiscal Q1 2016 Results

Orosur Mining Inc.

Orosur Mining Inc. (“Orosur” or the “Company”) (TSX/AIM:OMI), a South American-focused gold producer, developer and explorer is pleased to announce the results for the fiscal 2016’s first quarter ended August 31, 2015 (“Q1 FY16” or the “Quarter”). AISC costs for the Quarter are lower than previously forecasted and production and cash operating costs for the Quarter are in line with the Company’s mine plan and previously stated guidance.

Highlights

• Gold production of 12,471 oz compared with 13,684 oz in Q1 FY15
• Cash operating costs of US$954/oz compared with US$945/oz in Q1 FY15
• All-In-Sustaining costs (“AISC”) of US$1,166/oz (Q1 FY15: US$1,182/oz) beating the Company’s forecasted AISC of approximately US$1,200/oz
• Average gold price received of US$1,147/oz compared with US$1,302/oz in Q1 FY15
• Total debt reduced to US$1.1M from US$1.5M at the end of Q4 FY15
• Total cash balance of US$4.6M (compared to US$4.8M at the beginning of the Quarter). The Company has US$3.0M of undrawn lines of credit committed by Banco Santander available at August 31, 2015 and as of the date hereof
• Net cash increased to US$3.5M from US$3.3M at the end of Q4 2015
• In Chile, agreements with Codelco and Asset Chile Exploración Minera Fondo de Inversión Privado (“Asset Chile”) were finalized in June 2015 and resulted in Orosur receiving the first US$850k tranche of funding
• The Company has since completed the CSAMT (Controlled Source Audio Magnetotellurics) program and on October 13^th, the Anillo Technical Committee approved a 3,600m of reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling campaign to start in November, the results of which are expected during FY16

Ignacio Salazar, CEO of Orosur, said:

“Despite continuing to operate in a low gold price environment, we managed to slightly increase our net cash balance during the quarter whilst again delivering in line with our production and cost guidance. The Company has also been implementing changes in mine planning, cost structures and capital spending in a process that has involved multiple interested parties representing government, community and trade unions..These efforts are in addition to cost reduction measures across all areas of the business, including a 40% reduction in staff since the beginning of the fiscal year, as the Company remains focused on reducing its AISC to below US$1,000/oz for the remainder of the fiscal year.

In Chile, we are pleased to report the completion of the geophysics program in Anillo and the approval to advance with the 3,600m of RC drilling commencing in November.”

Operational & Financial Summary1			Â	Quarter ended August 31
			Â	Q1 FY16	Â	Q1 FY15	Â	Diff
Operating Results
Gold produced	Â	Ounces	Â	12,471	Â	13,684	Â	(1,213)
Operating cash cost3	Â	US$/oz	Â	954	Â	945	Â	9
AISC	Â	US$/oz	Â	1,166	Â	1,182	Â	(16)
Average price received	Â	US$/oz	Â	1,147	Â	1,302	Â	(155)
Financial Results
Revenue	Â	US$ ‘000	Â	14,465	Â	16,526	Â	(2,061)
Net loss after tax	Â	US$ ‘000	Â	(1,726)	Â	(1,280)	Â	446
Cash flow from operations2	Â	US$ ‘000	Â	1,403	Â	3,859	Â	(2,456)
	Â				Â		Â
Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
Cash & Debt at the end of the period – Summary	Â	Â	Â	August 31, 2015	Â	May 31, 2015	Â	August 31, 2014
Cash balance	Â	US$ ‘000	Â	4,622	Â	4,787	Â	(165)
Total debt	Â	US$ ‘000	Â	1,126	Â	1,481	Â	(355)
Cash net of debt	Â	US$ ´000	Â	3,496	Â	3,306	Â	190

¹ Results are based on IFRS and expressed in US dollars
² After non-cash working capital movements
³ Operating cash cost is total cost discounting royalties and capital tax on production assets.

Revised FY16 Outlook & Guidance

As announced in August 2015, as a result of the lower gold price environment, the Company commenced the implementation of a strategic plan designed to reduce costs and ensure more profitable production. During the Quarter, the Company concluded optimizing the mine plans for the open pits as well as the Arenal underground operation. These efforts are in addition to cost reduction measures across all areas of the Company, including a 40% reduction in staff since the beginning of the fiscal year. Capital and exploration expenditures for the remainder of the year are expected to be significantly lower than in previous years.

The primary objective of this plan is to reduce AISC to below US$1,000/oz for the remainder of the year. In line with the Company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures and in order to preserve available cash resources, the Board of Directors and the senior executives of Orosur have agreed to receive 20% of their respective directors’ fees and base salaries in the form of a combination of common shares and options of the Company, in lieu of cash, effective November 1, 2015, subject to approval of the TSX and to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual and special meeting.

Q1 2015 Financial Summary

Cash flow from operations after working capital was US$1.4 million compared to US$3.9 million for Q1 FY15, mainly due to a lower gold price. Net loss after tax was US$1.7 million compared to US$1.3 million in Q1 FY15.

The Company invested US$1.0 million in capital expenditures and US$1.0 million in exploration expenditures compared to US$2.6 million and US$1.1 million respectively in Q1 FY15.

The cash balance at the end of the Quarter was US$4.6 million compared to US$4.8 million at May 31, 2015. The Company’s debt balance was US$1.1 million compared to US$1.5 million at May 31, 2015. During the Quarter, the Company repaid three instalments of the credit facilities (US$0.4 million) to Banco Santander (Uruguay). The Company is following the contracted schedule of these repayments. The Company has US$3.0M of committed but undrawn lines of credit available at August 31, 2015 and as of the date hereof.

Quarter Development and Exploration

Uruguay Development Projects

The San Gregorio Deeps underground mine project entered the permitting stage. A Preliminary Permit has been issued by the environmental authority during the quarter and the Mining Permit is in process with the mining authority.

At Arenal Deeps, a 90 metre tunnel was developed in order to reach an underground drilling site for the exploration of the Arenal Repetition exploration target, a potential down-plunge extension of the Arenal deposit.

Uruguay Exploration

Brownfields exploration efforts were concentrated on the Veta Rey, Laureles and Zapucay mines. Extensions of known mineralization as well as new mineralized zones were identified. A total of 5,029 metres of RAB and RC drilling were performed. The mineralized structures at these three mines remain open on strike and down-dip.

Chile

Anillo Project

Following the agreements with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”) and with Asset Chile announced in June 2015, the first tranche of funding (US$850K) was received and a CSAMT (Controlled Source Audio Magnetotellurics) geophysical survey started in August. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, a final report was received from contractor Southernrock Geophysics and has been used to further define and prioritize drilling targets. On October 13^th, the Anillo Technical Committee approved a 3,600m of RC drilling campaign to commence in November. The results of the drilling campaign are expected during FY16.

Colombia

As part of the Company’s cost reduction plan, a portion of the Anzá exploration camp has been rented to a major mining company that is exploring a neighboring district.

END

Qualified Person's Statement

The technical information related to the current assets of Orosur Mining in this presentation has been reviewed by Michael Schwabe, an Exploration Consultant who is considered to be a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 reporting guidelines. Mr. Schwabe is a graduate in Science, majoring in Geology from the University of Tasmania and is Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Senior Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and a Professional Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Mr. Schwabe has 47 years of professional experience in the field of mineral exploration, mine development and management.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance of the Company, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour" provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on expectations estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, such statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation success of exploration activities; permitting time lines; the failure of plant; equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents; labour disputes; requirements for additional capital title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Orosur Mining Inc.

Orosur Mining Inc. is a fully integrated gold producer, developer and exploration company focused on identifying and advancing gold projects in South America. The Company operates the only producing gold mine in Uruguay (San Gregorio), and has assembled an exploration portfolio of high quality assets in Uruguay, Chile and Colombia. The Company is quoted in Canada (TSX:OMI) and London (AIM:OMI).

For more information please visit www.orosur.ca.

Orosur Mining Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated

Â	Â	As at August 31, 2015 ($)	Â	As at May 31, 2015 ($)
	Â		Â
Assets
				Â
Cash		4,622		4,787
Accounts receivables and other assets		1,950		1,775
Inventories		13,014	Â	14,363
Total current assets		19,586		20,925
				Â
Accounts receivables and other assets		414		414
Property plant and equipment and development costs		15,678		16,662
Exploration and evaluation costs		16,650		17,126
Deferred income tax assets		551		551
Restricted cash		232	Â	239
Total non-current assets		33,525		34,992
		Â	Â	Â
Total assets		53,111	Â	55,917
				Â
Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
				Â
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
				Â
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities		13,888		13,832
Current portion of long-term debt		837		1,129
Environmental rehabilitation provisions		112	Â	112
Total current liabilities		14,837		15,073
				Â
Long-term debt		289		352
Environmental rehabilitation provisions		6,531	Â	6,606
Total non-current liabilities		6,820		6,958
		Â	Â	Â
Total liabilities		21,657	Â	22,031
				Â
Capital stock		60,544		60,544
Warrants		62		62
Contributed surplus		5,831		5,824
Deficit		(34,013)		(32,287)
Other comprehensive loss		(970)	Â	(257)
Total shareholders’ equity		31,454	Â	33,886
				Â
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		53,111	Â	55,917
				Â

Orosur Mining Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Thousands of United States Dollars, except for loss per share amounts

	Â	Three months ended August 31,
Â	Â	2015 ($)	Â	2014 ($)
			Â
Sales		14,465		16,526
Cost of sales		(15,015)	Â	(16,474)
Gross (loss)/profit		(550)		52
				Â
Corporate and administrative expense		(631)		(882)
Restructuring costs		(1,114)		-
Exploration expenses and exploration written off		(18)		(29)
Other income		554		188
Net finance cost		(61)		(93)
Net foreign exchange gain		78	Â	54
		(1,192)		(762)
				Â
Loss before income tax		(1,742)		(710)
				Â
Recovery/(Provision) for income taxes		16	Â	(570)
Total loss for the period		(1,726)	Â	(1,280)
				Â
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign exchange differences on translating foreign operations		(713)		(54)
		Â	Â	Â
Total comprehensive loss for the period		(2,439)	Â	(1,334)
				Â
Loss per common share
Basic and fully diluted		(0.02)		(0.02)
				Â

Orosur Mining Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated

Â	Â	Three months ended August 31,
	Â	2015 ($)	Â	2014 ($)
Net inflow/(outflow) of cash related to the following activities   Cash flow from operating activities			Â
Net loss for the period		(1,726)		(1,280)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:
Depreciation		1,814		4,472
Exploration and evaluation expenses		18		29
Accretion of asset retirement obligation		6		19
Deferred income tax assets		-		570
Stock based compensation		7		47
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment		(20)		(179)
Others		74	Â	(135)
Subtotal		173		3,543
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivables and other assets		(175)		396
Inventories		1,349		(1,855)
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities		56	Â	1,775
Net cash generated from operating activities		1,403	Â	3,859
				Â
Cash flow from financing activities
Loan payments		(355)		(298)
Proceeds on sale of common shares of Anillo SPA		714	Â	-
Net cash used in financing activities		359	Â	(298)
				Â
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and development costs		(913)		(2,374)
Environmental tasks		(81)		(249)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets		33		767
Exploration and evaluation expenditure assets		(966)	Â	(1,098)
Net cash used in investing activities		(1,927)	Â	(2,954)
				Â
(Decrease)/Increase in cash		(165)		607
				Â
Cash at the beginning of period		4,787	Â	10,818
				Â
Cash at the end of period		4,622	Â	11,425
				Â

Orosur Mining Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Thousands of United States Dollars, except where indicated

	Â	Three months ended August 31,
Â	Â	2015 ($)	Â	2014 ($)
  Capital stock			Â
Balance at beginning of period		60,544		55,184
Issued for Waymar acquisition		-	Â	5,360
Balance at end of period		60,544	Â	60,544
				Â
Broker Warrants
Balance at beginning of period		62		-
Issued for Waymar acquisition		-	Â	62
Balance at end of period		62	Â	62
				Â
Contributed surplus
Balance at beginning of period		5,824		5,708
Stock based compensation recognized		7		47
Stock options issued for Waymar acquisition		-	Â	94
Balance at end of period		5,831	Â	5,849
				Â
(Deficit) Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of period		(32,287)		22,088
Net loss for the period		(1,726)	Â	(1,280)
Balance at end of period		(34,013)	Â	20,808
				Â
Currency translation reserve		(970)		(54)
				Â
Shareholders’ equity at end of period		31,454	Â	87,209
				Â

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