Interim Results

RNS Number : 0954O
Hochschild Mining PLC
16 August 2017
 

 

 

 

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16 August 2017

 

Hochschild Mining plc

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2017

2017 Interim Results Highlights

§ Revenue of $340.8 million (H1 2016: $339.3 million)1

§ Adjusted EBITDA of $136.0 million (H1 2016: $170.3 million)2

§ Profit before income tax of $39.9 million (H1 2016: $60.3 million)

§ Adjusted basic earnings per share of $0.03 (H1 2016: $0.05)3

§ Cash and cash equivalent balance of $144.5 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: $140.0 million)

§ Net debt of $164.7 million as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: $187.4 million)

§ $18.5 million of debt repaid in H1 20174

§ Net debt/annual Adjusted EBITDA of 0.56x as at 30 June 2017 (31 December 2016: 0.57x)

§ Interim dividend of 1.38 cents per share ($7.0 million)

§ Brownfield drilling programme ramping up in H2 - starting to deliver positive results

H1 2017 operational delivery in line with guidance

§ H1 2017 AISC per silver equivalent ounce from operations of $12.0 (H1 2016: $10.9) ahead of guidance of $12.2-12.75

§ Half year production of 17.9 million attributable silver equivalent ounces (H1 2016: 17.0 million ounces)6

H2 2017 Outlook

§ On track to deliver record attributable production target of 37.0 million silver equivalent ounces for 2017

§ AISC expected to be in line with $12.2-12.7 per silver equivalent ounce guidance

 

$000 unless stated

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to

 30 June 2016

% change

Attributable silver production (koz)

8,938

8,210

9

Attributable gold production (koz)

121

118

3

Revenue

340,796

339,277

-

Adjusted EBITDA

135,996

170,285

(20)

Profit from continuing operations (pre-exceptional)

18,246

35,994

(49)

Profit from continuing operations (post-exceptional)

27,543

37,744

(27)

Basic earnings per share (pre-exceptional) $

0.03

0.05

(40)

Basic earnings per share (post-exceptional) $

0.05

0.06

(17)

 

Ignacio Bustamante, Chief Executive Officer said:

"Hochschild Mining continues to deliver a robust operational performance with both production and cost targets for 2017 on track. Towards the end of the year, once permits are in place, we can expect further progress with the development of the Pablo vein at the Pallancata deposit as well as several brownfield drilling campaigns across the Company's portfolio. I am confident that our Company has the financial and operational flexibility to meet our upcoming debt commitment, fund an extensive brownfield programme and assess value accretive opportunities as they arise.

 

Operations

In the first half of the year, Hochschild's mines proved to be strong despite the effects of stoppages at two operations. Solid production from Inmaculada and San Jose and a better than expected result from Pallancata contributed to overall output of 17.9 million silver equivalent ounces (242,208 gold equivalent ounces), a 6% improvement on the first half of last year and on track to meet our overall annual target of 37 million silver equivalent ounces. At Inmaculada, tonnage lost in the first half was supplemented by the deposit's high grade stockpile and consequently production reached 8.6 million silver equivalent ounces, just over half the target for the year with the all-in sustaining cost figure at a very competitive $8.8 per silver equivalent ounce. The Pallancata mine enjoyed a strong period with better than expected silver grades and consequently all-in sustaining costs were reduced by over 30% versus the first half of 2016 to $10.9 per silver equivalent ounce. San Jose was once again a consistent contributor although costs rose due lower-than-expected local currency devaluation not fully offsetting ongoing high inflation in Argentina. Finally, Arcata has been mining narrower veins with a reduced number of stopes and consequently the operational focus has been on controlling costs and driving further efficiencies. Accordingly results in the first half reflecting this transitional phase as well as emphasising the need for our brownfield programme to continue to deliver higher quality resources.

 

Exploration

Over the last two years, the key discovery by our brownfield exploration team has been the Pablo vein at the Pallancata deposit in mid-2015 and since then, the quality and quantity of this resource has increased significantly whilst providing the team with the possibility for an ongoing reinterpretation of the surrounding district. Throughput at Pallancata is expected to rise towards the end of the year once the necessary permits are received from the Peruvian government in the fourth quarter. In addition, the Company's annual brownfield programme, which has already started to deliver positive results, is due to ramp up in the second half with drilling campaigns to be carried out at Inmaculada, San Jose and Arcata as well further initiatives at other prospects, again subject to permitting.

 

Financial results

Production and prices achieved in the first half were broadly similar to H1 2016 and therefore revenue was also in line at $341 million (H1 2016: $339 million). The Company's increased investment in exploration-led growth as well as the cancellation of the Patagonian port benefit in late 2016 and a fully-implemented backfill process at Inmaculada led to an increase in overall costs with Adjusted EBITDA at the half year of $136 million (H1 2016: $170 million). Pre-exceptional earnings per share was $0.03 whilst an impairment of $26 million at Arcata was offset by a reversal of $32 million at Pallancata and therefore post-exceptional earnings per share was $0.05.

 

Financial position

Financial discipline and an efficient use of capital remain cornerstones of our Company's strategy and in the first half continued strong cashflow from operations has ensured further progress in reducing our short term debt by almost $19 million. The Company is in a strong position to address the upcoming option to redeem early our remaining Senior Notes in January of next year thus substantially reducing our finance costs going forward. Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $145 million at the end of June (31 December 2016: $140.0 million) leading to a net debt position of $165 million (31 December 2016: $187.4 million) and a ratio of net debt to annual Adjusted EBITDA currently standing at a comfortable 0.56x.

 

Safety

Hochschild deeply regrets to report that four fatalities have occurred in the first seven months of the year: two previously reported at Inmaculada and another two most recently at the Arcata mine. Safety continues to be the Company's highest priority and therefore the incidents represent a significant setback for our safety programmes. The management recognises that despite the significant progress made over the last decade in our practices and systems, we still must endeavour to strengthen the culture of safety throughout our Company.

Outlook

Although precious metal prices have once again proved to be volatile so far this year, Hochschild's operational strength combined with a stringent cost discipline leads us to reiterate our 2017 production target of 37 million silver equivalent ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of between $12.2 and $12.7 per ounce. The Board is today declaring an interim dividend of 1.38 cents per share reflecting the success of our long term growth strategy as well as the progress made in the year-to-date."

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A live conference call & audio webcast will be held at 2.30pm (London time) on Wednesday 16 August 2017 for analysts and investors. For a live webcast of the presentation please click on the link below:

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining plc

Charles Gordon                                                                                                                                                   +44 (0)20 3709 3264

Head of Investor Relations

 

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Public Relations

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OPERATING REVIEW

 

OPERATIONS

Note: silver/gold equivalent production figures assume a gold/silver ratio of 74:1.

 

Production

In H1 2017, the Company delivered attributable production of 242,208 gold equivalent ounces or 17.9 million silver equivalent ounces. Pallancata is delivering grades above expectations and was significantly ahead of the H1 2016 result despite a community-related stoppage in the first quarter. At Inmaculada, mining operations were boosted by a contribution from existing high grade stockpiles whilst there was also another solid performance from the 51% owned San Jose operation.

 

TOTAL GROUP PRODUCTION

 

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Silver production (koz)

10,429

9,744

7

Gold production (koz)

144.27

139.43

3

Total silver equivalent (koz)

21,105

20,062

5

Total gold equivalent (koz)

285.21

271.11

5

Silver sold (koz)

10,508

10,085

4

Gold sold (koz)

143.42

146.10

(2)

Total production includes 100% of all production, including production attributable to Hochschild's joint venture partner at San Jose.

ATTRIBUTABLE GROUP PRODUCTION

 

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Silver production (koz)

8,938

8,210

9

Gold production (koz)

121.43

118.12

3

Silver equivalent (koz)

17,923

16,951

6

Gold equivalent (koz)

242.21

229.06

6

Attributable production includes 100% of all production from Arcata, Inmaculada, Pallancata and 51% from San Jose.

Costs

The Company's all-in sustaining cost increased in H1 2017 to $12.0 per silver equivalent ounce (H1 2016: $10.9 per ounce), slightly better than the Company's 2017 guidance of between $12.2 and $12.7 per silver equivalent ounce. This result versus H1 2016 reflects the elimination of the Patagonian port rebate in Argentina, higher backfill and detoxification costs at Inmaculada, net inflation in Argentina and reduced tonnage and grades at Arcata. These effects were partially offset by stronger grades and tonnage at Pallancata. Please see page 9 of the Financial Review for further details on costs.

 

 

 

Inmaculada (Peru)

The 100% owned Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation is located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru. It started operations in September 2015.

 

Inmaculada summary

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Ore production (tonnes)

614,352

619,161

(1)

Average silver grade (g/t)

142

132

8

Average gold grade (g/t)

4.04

4.25

(5)

Silver produced (koz)

2,644

2,370

12

Gold produced (koz)

79.82

             79.20

1

Silver equivalent produced (koz)

8,550

8,231

4

Gold equivalent produced (koz)

115.55

111.23

4

Silver sold (koz)

2,642

2,468

7

Gold sold (koz)

78.32

82.17

(5)

Unit cost ($/t)

84.8

64.6

31

Total cash cost ($/oz Ag co-product)

6.6

4.9

35

All-in sustaining cost ($/oz)

8.8

8.2

7

 

Production

Inmaculada recovered well following the stoppage at the operation in Q1 2017 with mining operations steadily ramped up back to full production in the second quarter and throughput and grades reverting to the forecasted level. In the first half, the operation was ahead of the same period of 2016, with gold equivalent production of 115,547 ounces (H1 2016: 111,233 ounces), consisting of 79,820 ounces of gold and 2.6 million ounces of silver. Inmaculada remains on track to meet its full year forecast of approximately 230,000 gold equivalent ounces (17 million silver equivalent ounces).

 

Costs

All-in sustaining costs were better than expected at $8.8 per silver equivalent ounce (H1 2016: $8.2 per ounce). Reduced mined tonnage resulting from the stoppage in the first quarter and budgeted lower mined gold grades were largely offset by the processing of the high grade stockpile as well as operational efficiencies versus plan. AISC for 2017 is still expected to be between $9.5 and $10.0 per silver equivalent ounce reflecting the above-mentioned lower gold grades and the previously disclosed investment in the expansion of the tailings dam and other infrastructure.

 

Arcata (Peru)

The 100% owned Arcata underground operation is located in the Department of Arequipa in southern Peru. It commenced production in 1964.

 

Arcata summary

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Ore production (tonnes)

261,643

333,397

(22)

Average silver grade (g/t)

309

327

(6)

Average gold grade (g/t)

1.09

1.22

(11)

Silver produced (koz)

2,303

2,970

(22)

Gold produced (koz)

8.04

10.36

(22)

Silver equivalent produced (koz)

2,898

3,736

(22)

Gold equivalent produced (koz)

39.16

50.49

(22)

Silver sold (koz)

2,261

2,922

(23)

Gold sold (koz)

7.94

10.14

(22)

Unit cost ($/t)

119.7

106.0

13

Total cash cost ($/oz Ag co-product)

14.1

11.1

27

All-in sustaining cost ($/oz)

17.6

13.0

35

 

Production

At Arcata, first half, production was 2.9 million silver equivalent ounces (H1 2016: 3.7 million ounces) with tonnage and silver grades adjusted following a revision of the mine plan to accommodate a reduced number of stopes and narrower veins. The focus at Arcata is to improve its cost position by increasing the quality of resources through the brownfield exploration programme as well as other efficiency and productivity measures in order to ensure the long term sustainability of the mine. The forecasts for Arcata's output for the year have been revised to 5.5 million silver equivalent ounces in 2017.

 

 

 

Costs

In H1 2017, as expected, Arcata's all-in sustaining cost rose substantially versus H1 2016 to $17.6 per silver equivalent ounce (H1 2016: $13.0 per ounce) reflecting the reduced tonnage and grades resulting from the revised mine plan as well as the previously-announced increased investment in the mine's brownfield exploration programme. In line with the lower production levels, the Company now expects Arcata's all-in sustaining cost for 2017 to be approximately $17.0 per silver equivalent ounce.

 

Pallancata (Peru)

The 100% owned Pallancata silver/gold property is located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru. Pallancata commenced production in 2007. Ore from Pallancata is transported 22 kilometres to the Selene plant for processing.

 

Pallancata summary

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Ore production (tonnes)

192,744

135,736

42

Average silver grade (g/t)

440

341

29

Average gold grade (g/t)

1.82

1.77

3

Silver produced (koz)

2,439

1,273

92

Gold produced (koz)

9.79

6.37

54

Silver equivalent produced (koz)

3,163

1,745

81

Gold equivalent produced (koz)

42.75

23.58

81

Silver sold (koz)

2,437

1,315

85

Gold sold (koz)

9.72

6.50

50

Unit cost ($/t)

106.3

141.2

(25)

Total cash cost ($/oz Ag co-product)

8.4

12.3

(32)

All-in sustaining cost ($/oz)

10.9

15.9

(31)

 

Production

The first half of the year's performance was a better-than-expected 3.2 million silver equivalent ounces (H1 2016: 1.7 million ounces) consisting of 2.4 million ounces of silver and 9,790 ounces of gold, a significant improvement versus the same period of 2016. The forecast for the full year has now been upgraded to approximately 7.5 million silver equivalent ounces.

 

Costs

All-in sustaining costs at Pallancata in the first half fell by 31% versus the same period of 2016 to $10.9 per silver equivalent ounce (H1 2016: $15.9 per ounce). The reduction was due to better than expected tonnage and silver grades which offset the loss of January's production due to the stoppage. AISC for full year 2017 is now expected to be approximately $12.0 per silver equivalent ounce.

 

San Jose (Argentina)

The San Jose silver/gold mine is located in Argentina, in the province of Santa Cruz, 1,750 kilometres south-southwest of Buenos Aires. San Jose commenced production in 2007 and is a joint venture with McEwen Mining Inc. Hochschild holds a controlling interest of 51% in the mine and is the mine operator.

 

San Jose summary*

Six months to

30 June 2017

 Six months to

30 June 2016

% change

Ore production (tonnes)

250,396

248,766

1

Average silver grade (g/t)

436

446

(2)

Average gold grade (g/t)

6.60

6.16

7

Silver produced (koz)

3,044

3,132

(3)

Gold produced (koz)

46.62

43.49

7

Silver equivalent produced (koz)

6,494

6,350

2

Gold equivalent produced (koz)

87.75

85.81

2

Silver sold (koz)

3,168

3,380

(6)

Gold sold (koz)

47.43

47.29

-

Unit cost ($/t)

251.6

201.7

25

Total cash cost ($/oz Ag co-product)

11.0

9.1

21

All-in sustaining cost ($/oz)

14.4

11.7

23

*The Company has a 51% interest in San Jose

 

 

 

 

Production

The San Jose mine in Argentina has continued to be a solid performer in the first half with production of 3.0 million ounces of silver and 46,618 ounces of gold which is 6.5 million silver equivalent ounces, a 2% improvement compared to the same period of 2016 (H1 2016 6.4 million ounces) and principally driven by better gold grades.

 

Costs

At San Jose, all-in sustaining costs increased to $14.4 per silver equivalent ounce (H1 2016: $11.7 per ounce) mainly due to the elimination of the Patagonian port rebate in the fourth quarter of 2016. In addition, lower than expected currency devaluation in Argentina only partially offset ongoing unit cost inflation. Overall 2017 all-in sustaining costs are now expected to be between $13.5 to $14.0 per silver equivalent ounce.

 

EXPLORATION

Brownfield exploration

At Arcata, over 15,000m of resource drilling has been carried out at the Tunel 4, Paralela 3, Ramal Marion and Paralela Sur veins although there were a few delays in surface drilling due to the heavy rain in Peru in the first quarter. The outcome of drilling year-to-date is promising with selected results below:

 

Vein

Results

Ramal Marion

DDH-018-GE-17: 1.0m @ 1.0g/t Au & 326g/t Ag

DDH-023-GE-17: 0.8m @ 0.6g/t Au & 154g/t Ag

DDH-049-EX-17: 0.8m @ 0.6g/t Au & 146g/t Ag

DDH-054-EX-17: 0.8m @ 0.4g/t Au & 201g/t Ag

DDH-023-GE-17: 0.8m @ 0.9g/t Au & 246g/t Ag

DDH-043-EX-17: 1.2m @ 0.3g/t Au & 159g/t Ag

DDH-058-EX-17: 1.0m @ 2.1g/t Au & 712g/t Ag

DDH-066-EX-17: 1.3m @ 0.4g/t Au & 167g/t Ag

DDH-018-GE-17: 1.2m @ 2.6g/t Au & 1,229g/t Ag

DDH-023-GE-17: 0.8m @ 1.0g/t Au & 227g/t Ag

DDH-043-EX-17: 0.8m @ 0.2g/t Au & 477g/t Ag

DDH-058-EX-17: 0.9m @ 0.5g/t Au & 309/t Ag

DDH-043-EX-17: 0.8m @ 0.2g/t Au & 132g/t Ag

DDH-052-EX-17: 0.8m @ 0.4g/t Au & 106g/t Ag

DDH-066-EX-17: 1.2m @ 1.1g/t Au & 408g/t Ag

DDH-018-GE-17: 0.8m @ 0.9g/t Au & 303g/t Ag

DDH-023-GE-17: 1.1m @ 3.8g/t Au & 1,025g/t Ag

Paralela

DDH-036-GE-17: 0.8m @ 4.9g/t Au & 605g/t Ag

DDH-038-GE-17: 0.8m @ 1.5g/t Au & 198g/t Ag

DDH-048-DI-17: 0.4m @ 3.9g/t Au & 389g/t Ag

DDH-074-DI-17: 1.2m @ 1.8g/t Au & 176g/t Ag

DDH-056-DI-17: 0.8m @ 1.5g/t Au & 177g/t Ag

Paralela 1

DDH-036-GE-17: 0.8m @ 5.2g/t Au & 692g/t Ag

DDH-038-GE-17: 0.8m @ 1.4g/t Au & 240g/t Ag

DDH-048-DI-17: 0.8m @ 6.6g/t Au & 765g/t Ag

Paralela 2

DDH-057-DI-17: 1.1m @ 3.0g/t Au & 244g/t Ag

DDH-028-GE-17: 0.9m @ 2.6g/t Au & 226g/t Ag

Paralela 3

DDH-056-DI-17: 1.1m @ 2.1g/t Au & 331g/t Ag

DDH-074-DI-17: 1.8m @ 12.2g/t Au & 1,339g/t Ag

DDH-041-DI-17: 1.3m @ 1.4g/t Au & 173g/t Ag

DDH-038-GE-17: 0.8m @ 1.7g/t Au & 117g/t Ag

Socorro+800

DDH-074-DI-17: 2.5m @ 12.2g/t Au & 399g/t Ag

 

In addition, long horizontal drilling for potential resources also started in the Pamela and Paralelas vein systems in the second quarter with results pending.

 

At Pallancata, during the quarter, 1,000m of resource drilling was carried out in the Marco vein, a structure identified close to the Pablo vein with just over 1 million ounces of silver equivalent resources already expected to have been identified year-to-date. Selected results are below:

 

Vein

Results

Marco

DLYU-A92A: 1.4m @ 0.7g/t Au & 235g/t Ag

DLYU-A88: 1.1m @ 2.2g/t Au & 1,108g/t Ag

DLNE-A05: 0.6m @ 1.1g/t Au & 470g/t Ag

DLYU-A92A: 2.0m @ 0.7g/t Au & 169g/t Ag

DLNE-A07: 0.6m @ 1.1g/t Au & 152g/t Ag

 

At Inmaculada, although the main drilling programmes have not begun yet, mine development during the period has allowed a reinterpretation of the geological model at the deposit and has so far identified a further 9.7 million silver equivalent ounces of resources.

 

At San Jose, 4,837m of drilling for potential resources was carried out in the first quarter at the Aguas Vivas zone as well as the Juanita structure with preliminary results from Aguas Vivas below.

 

Vein

Results

Aguas Vivas NW

SJD-1627: 2.6m @ 0.1g/t Au, 43g/t Ag, 8.2% Pb & 5.5% Zn

SJD-1616: 2.8m @ 0.3g/t Au, 40g/t Ag, 7.0% Pb & 6.0% Zn

 

During the second half of 2017, approximately 40,000 metres of drilling will be executed with targets including: 3,100 metres of long horizontal drilling for potential resources at Arcata as well as a further 10,000 metres of resource drilling; 1,000 metres of potential resource drilling to test the Millet structure at Inmaculada; 2,500 metres of potential resource drilling to the north east of Inmaculada at the Puquiopata area; and 5,500 metres at the Aguas Vivas zone to the north west of San Jose. Further drilling campaigns are subject to the receipt of the requisite permits.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW

 

The reporting currency of Hochschild Mining plc is U.S. dollars. In discussions of financial performance the Group removes the effect of exceptional items, unless otherwise indicated, and in the income statement results are shown both pre and post such exceptional items. Exceptional items are those items, which due to their nature or the expected infrequency of the events giving rise to them, need to be disclosed separately on the face of the income statement to enable a better understanding of the financial performance of the Group and to facilitate comparison with prior years. 

 

Revenue

Gross revenue

Gross revenue from continuing operations increased by 2% to $359.5 million in H1 2017 (H1 2016: $353.3 million) due to a slight increase in sales of silver as well as a small rise in the average gold price received.7

 

Silver

Gross revenue from silver increased by 4% in H1 2017 to $180.1 million (H1 2016: $172.7 million) as a result of the above-mentioned increase in the total amount of silver ounces sold to 10,508 koz  (H1 2016:10,085 koz), which was driven by increases at Pallancata and Inmaculada offsetting a decline at Arcata.

 

Gold

Gross revenue from gold in H1 2017 was similar to the same period of 2016 at $179.4 million (H1 2016: $180.5 million) the total amount of gold ounces sold falling slightly in H1 2017 (143.4 koz) but offset by a 1% increase in the average gold price received.

 

Gross average realised sales prices

The following table provides figures for average realised prices (which are reported before the deduction of commercial discounts and include the effects of the hedging agreements in place during 2016) and ounces sold for H1 2017 and H1 2016:

 

Average realised prices

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

Silver ounces sold (koz)

10,508

10,085

Avg. realised silver price ($/oz)

17.1

17.1

Gold ounces sold (koz)

143.42

146.10

Avg. realised gold price ($/oz)

1,251

1,236

 

Commercial discounts

Commercial discounts refer to refinery treatment charges, refining fees and payable deductions for processing concentrates, and are deducted from gross revenue on a per tonne basis (treatment charge), per ounce basis (refining fees) or as a percentage of gross revenue (payable deductions). In H1 2017, the Group recorded commercial discounts of $18.9 million (H1 2016: $14.1 million) with the increase explained by the higher production from the concentrate-only Pallancata mine. The ratio of commercial discounts to gross revenue in H1 2017 was 5% (H1 2016: 4%).

 

Net revenue

Net revenue was $340.8 million (H1 2016 $339.3 million), comprising net gold revenue of $174.6 million (H1 2016: $176.0 million) and net silver revenue of $166.0 million (H1 2016: $163.1 million). In H1 2017, gold accounted for 51% and silver 49% of the Company's consolidated net revenue (H1 2016: gold 52% and silver 48%) with the minor increase in the silver contribution due to an increase in sales from the predominantly-silver Pallancata mine.

 

Revenue by mine8

$000

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

% change

Silver revenue

 

 

 

Arcata

39,146

51,204

(24)

Inmaculada

44,880

40,813

10

Pallancata

40,928

23,123

77

San Jose

55,134

57,594

(4)

Commercial discounts

(14,078)

(9,650)

46

Net silver revenue

166,010

163,084

2

Gold revenue

 

 

 

Arcata

10,088

12,283

(18)

Inmaculada

97,016

98,724

(2)

Pallancata

12,179

8,362

46

San Jose

60,091

61,156

(2)

Commercial discounts

(4,784)

(4,497)

6

Net gold revenue

174,590

176,028

(1)

Other revenue

196

165

19

Net revenue

340,796

339,277

-

 

Costs

Total cost of sales was $261.2 million in H1 2017 (H1 2016: $238.7 million). The direct production cost excluding depreciation was higher at $157.2 million (H1 2016: $139.0 million) due to an increase in costs of Inmaculada mine resulting from two new processes (the paste backfill plant and the tailings detoxification). Costs were also negatively impacted by lower than expected currency devaluation in Argentina only partially offsetting high ongoing unit cost inflation. Depreciation was lower at $83.8 million (H1 2016: $88.6 million) driven by lower extracted tonnage in Pallancata as a result of the community-related stoppage and in Inmaculada as a result of the fatalities in January. Other items, which principally includes stoppage costs and personnel related provisions, was $2.6 million in H1 2017 (H1 2016: ($0.1 million)). Change in inventories was higher at $17.6 million in H1 2017 (H1 2016: $11.3 million) due an important decrease in products in process and finished goods.

 

$000

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

% Change

Direct production cost excluding depreciation

157,237

139,037

13

Depreciation in production cost

83,803

88,516

(5)

Other items

2,557

(78)

3,378

Change in inventories

17,601

11,273

56

Pre-exceptional cost of sales

261,198

238,748

9

 

Unit cost per tonne

The Company reported unit cost per tonne at its operations of $127.8 per tonne in H1 2017, a 18% increase versus H1 2016 ($108.7 per tonne) mostly due to reduced mined tonnage at Inmaculada and significant cost inflation in Argentina.

 

Unit cost per tonne by operation (including royalties)9:

Operating unit ($/tonne)

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

% change

Peru

98.1

87.2

13

Arcata

119.7

106.0

13

Inmaculada

84.8

64.6

31

Pallancata

106.3

141.2

(25)

Argentina

 

 

 

San Jose

251.6

201.7

25

Total

127.8

108.7

18

 

Cash costs

Cash costs include cost of sales, commercial deductions and selling expenses before exceptional items, less depreciation included in cost of sales.

 

Cash cost reconciliation10:

$000 unless otherwise indicated

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

% change

Group cash cost

196,415

168,128

17

(+) Cost of sales

261,198

238,748

9

(-) Depreciation and amortisation in cost of sales

(90,184)

(93,527)

(4)

(+) Selling expenses

5,194

7,077

(27)

(+) Commercial deductions11

20,207

15,830

28

Gold

4,943

5,934

(17)

Silver

15,264

9,896

54

Revenue

340,796

339,277

-

Gold

174,590

176,028

(1)

Silver

166,010

163,084

2

Others

196

165

19

Ounces sold

 

 

 

Gold

143.4

146.1

(2)

Silver

10,508

10,085

4

Group cash cost ($/oz)

 

 

 

Co product Au

702

597

18

Co product Ag

9.1

8.0

14

By product Au

106

(33)

(421)

By product Ag

1.6

(1.4)

(214)

 

Cash costs are calculated based on pre-exceptional figures. Co-product cash cost per ounce is the cash cost allocated to the primary metal (allocation based on proportion of revenue), divided by the ounces sold of the primary metal. By-product cash cost per ounce is the total cash cost minus revenue and commercial discounts of the by-product divided by the ounces sold of the primary metal.

All-in sustaining cost reconciliation

All-in sustaining cash costs per silver equivalent ounce

 

Six months to 30 June 2017

$000 unless otherwise indicated

Arcata

Inmaculada

Pallancata

San José

Main operations

Corporate & others

Total

(+) Production cost excluding depreciation

30,557

47,753

18,519

60,408

157,237

-

157,237

(+) Other items in cost of sales

-

-

1,461

1,096

2,557

-

2,557

(+) Operating and exploration capex for units

9,346

22,246

8,412

16,333

56,337

30

56,367

(+) Brownfield exploration expenses

1,156

145

414

2,044

3,759

2,118

5,877

(+) Administrative expenses (excl depreciation and before exceptional items)

 469

 1,639

 565

4,387

 7,060

18,139

25,199

(+) Royalties and special mining tax12

-

 1,444

 498

-

 1,941

969

2,910

Sub-total

41,528

73,227

29,868

84,268

228,891

21,256

250,147

Au ounces produced

8,042

79,820

9,794

46,618

144,273

-

144,273

Ag ounces produced (000s)

        2,303

         2,644

         2,439

          3,044

10,429

-

10,429

Ounces produced (Ag Eq 000s oz)

2,898

8,550

3,163

6,494

21,105

-

21,105

Sub-total ($/oz Ag Eq)

14.3

8.6

9.4

13.0

10.8

-

11.9

(+) Commercial deductions

8,604

1,078

4,211

6,314

20,207

-

20,207

(+) Selling expenses

850

522

507

3,315

5,194

-

5,194

(-) Export credits

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Sub-total

9,454

1,600

4,718

9,629

25,401

-

25,401

Au ounces sold

7,944

78,323

9,718

47,433

143,418

-

143,418

Ag ounces sold (000s)

 2,261

 2,642

 2,437

 3,168

10,508

-

10,508

Ounces sold (Ag Eq 000s oz)

 2,849

 8,438

 3,156

6,678

 21,121

-

 21,121

Sub-total ($/oz Ag Eq)

3.3

0.2

1.5

1.4

1.2

-

1.2

All-in sustaining costs ($/oz Ag Eq)

17.6

8.8

10.9

14.4

12.0

-

13.1

 

Six months to 30 June 2016

$000 unless otherwise indicated

Arcata

Inmaculada

Pallancata

San José

Main operations

Corporate & others

Total

(+) Production cost excluding depreciation

34,119

37,580

18,790

48,548

139,037

-

139,037

(+) Other items in cost of sales

(151)

44

(150)

179

(78)

-

(78)

(+) Operating and exploration capex for units

8,851

25,693

5,049

15,712

55,305

24

55,329

(+) Brownfield exploration expenses

313

1

531

619

1,464

1,294

2,758

(+) Administrative expenses (excl depreciation and before exceptional items)

750

1,743

361

3,880

6,734

14,749

21,483

(+) Royalties and special mining tax10

-

1,373

284

-

1,657

1,369

3,026

Sub-total

43,882

66,434

24,866

68,938

204,119

17,436

221,555

Au ounces produced

10,362

79,204

6,372

43,493

139,430

-

139,430

Ag ounces produced (000s)

2,970

2,370

1,273

3,132

9,744

-

9,744

Ounces produced (Ag Eq 000s oz)

3,736

8,231

1,745

6,350

20,062

-

20,062

Sub-total ($/oz Ag Eq)

11.7

8.1

14.3

10.9

10.2

-

11.0

(+) Commercial deductions

4,077

828

2,570

8,355

15,830

-

15,830

(+) Selling expenses

693

510

365

5,509

7,077

-

7,077

(-) Export credits

-

-

-

(8,360)

(8,360)

 

(8,360)

Sub-total

4,770

1,338

2,935

5,504

14,547

-

14,547

Au ounces sold

10,136

82,167

6,499

47,294

146,096

-

146,096

Ag ounces sold (000s)

2,922

2,468

1,315

3,380

10,085

-

10,085

Ounces sold (Ag Eq 000s oz)

3,672

8,548

1,796

6,880

20,896

-

20,896

Sub-total ($/oz Ag Eq)

1.3

0.2

1.6

0.8

0.7

-

0.7

All-in sustaining costs ($/oz Ag Eq)

13.0

8.2

15.9

11.7

10.9

-

11.7

 

Administrative expenses

Administrative expenses before exceptional items increased by 17% to $26.0 million (H1 2016: $22.2 million) primarily due to increased personnel expenses.

 

Exploration expenses

In H1 2017, exploration expenses increased to $7.1 million (H1 2016: $4.0 million). In addition, the Group capitalises part of its brownfield exploration, which mostly relates to costs incurred converting potential resource to the Inferred or Measured and Indicated category. In H1 2017, the Company capitalised $1.9 million relating to brownfield exploration compared to $0.3 million in H1 2016, bringing the total investment in exploration for H1 2017 to $9.0 million (H1 2016: $4.3 million). 

 

Selling expenses

Selling expenses decreased by 27% versus H1 2016 to $5.2 million (H1 2016: $7.1 million) mainly due to the elimination of export duties at San Jose. Selling expenses consisted mainly of logistic costs for the sale of concentrate whilst H1 2016 expenses also included approximately 1.5 months of export duties on concentrate until their elimination on 12 February 2016. Previously, export duties in Argentina were levied at 10% of revenue for concentrate.

 

Other income/expenses

Other income before exceptional items was $5.2 million (H1 2016: $12.9 million). The reduction is mainly due to the elimination of the Patagonian port rebate in the fourth quarter of 2016, partially offset by the sale of land concessions and properties in Peru.

 

Other expenses before exceptional items were $6.2 million (H1 2016: $6.2 million).                        

 

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19% versus the same period of 2016 to $136.0 million (H1 2016: $170.3 million) primarily due the cancellation of the Patagonian port benefit in Q4 2016 in addition to increases in costs at Inmaculada and San Jose.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as profit from continuing operations before exceptional items, net finance costs and income tax plus non-cash items (depreciation and changes in mine closure provisions) and exploration expenses other than personnel and other exploration related fixed expenses.

 

$000 unless otherwise indicated

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

% change

Profit from continuing operations before exceptional items, net finance cost, foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax

40,055

73,923

(46)

Depreciation and amortisation in cost of sales

90,184

93,527

(4)

Depreciation and amortisation in administrative expenses

806

689

17

Exploration expenses

7,122

4,043

76

Personnel and other exploration related fixed expenses

(2,567)

(1,897)

35

Other non-cash income, net 13

396

-

-

Adjusted EBITDA

135,996

170,285

(19)

Adjusted EBITDA margin

40%

50%

 

 

Finance income

Finance income before exceptional items of $2.7 million increased from H1 2016 ($0.5 million) primarily due the impact of a higher net present value of the Patagonian port rebate ($1.8 million). Collection dates have been updated and are shorter than the originally expected 2 year period. The remainder consists of interest received on deposits.

 

Finance costs

Finance costs before exceptional items decreased from $17.4 million in H1 2016 to $13.3 million in H1 2017, principally due to the reduction of interest resulting from the repayment of Scotiabank medium term loan in H1 2016 and the short-term borrowings.

 

Foreign exchange (losses)/gains

The Group recognised a foreign exchange loss of $0.5 million (H1 2016: $0.4 million gain) as a result of exposures in currencies other than the functional currency specifically the Peruvian Nuevo Sol and Argentinean Peso.

 

Income tax

The Company's pre-exceptional income tax charge was $10.7 million (H1 2016: $21.4 million). The substantial decrease in the charge is explained by the Company's decrease in profitability in the period. The effective tax rate for the period was 23.6% (H1 2016: 32.4%), compared to the weighted average statutory tax rate of 32.1%, and 30.9% if the mining royalty and the special mining tax are included (H1 2016: 37.4%) with the primary reason for the reduction being the impairment reversal at San Felipe.

 

Exceptional items

Exceptional items in H1 2017 totalled a $9.3 million gain after tax (H1 2016: $1.8 million). Exceptional items principally included impairment reversals of $31.9 million for Pallancata and $5.3 million at San Felipe partially offset by a $26.3 million impairment of Arcata.

 

These items excluded the exceptional tax effect that amounted to a $1.7 million tax charge (H1 2016: $1.1 million tax charge). 

 

 

 

Cash flow and balance sheet review           

Cash flow:

$000

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

Change

Net cash generated from operating activities

80,495

144,596

(64,101)

Net cash used in investing activities

(45,427)

(54,840)

9,413

Cash flows used in financing activities

(30,617)

(70,775)

40,158

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

4,451

18,981

(14,530)

 

Operating cash flow reduced from $144.6 million in H1 2016 to $80.5 million in H1 2017, mainly due to higher backfill and detoxification costs at Inmaculada, the impact of the net inflation in Argentina and reduced tonnage and grades at Arcata. This was partially offset by lower costs at Pallancata due to stronger grades and tonnage. Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $47.4 million in H1 2017 from $54.8 million in H1 2016 mainly due to lower capex at Inmaculada and at the Company's projects. Finally, cash used in financing activities reduced to $30.6 million from $70.8 million in H1 2016, primarily due to the lower amount of debt repaid. As a result, total cash flows resulted in a net increase of $4.5 million from $19.0 million in H1 2016 ($(14.5) million difference).

 

Working capital

$000

Six months to

30 June 2017

As at 31 Dec

 2016

Trade and other receivables

106,704

93,837

Inventories

42,920

57,056

Other financial (liability)/assets

(2,772)

(1,726)

Income tax (payable)/receivable

12,112

(9,025)

Trade and other payables and provisions

(113,567)

(108,848)

Mine closure provisions

(101,816)

(102,429)

Working capital

(56,419)

(71,135)

 

The Group's working capital position moved by $14.7 million from $(71.1) million reduction to a $(56.4) million reduction in H1 2017. Key drivers were: lower inventories ($14.1 million), higher income tax receivable resulting from $21.2 million of tax payments in Argentina; and higher trade and other payables and provisions $(4.7) million in line with higher costs. These were partially offset by: an increase in trade and other receivables $(12.9) million mainly due to Pallancata's trade receivables in line with its higher production.

 

Net debt

$000 unless otherwise indicated

As at 30 June 2017

As at 31 Dec 2016

Cash and cash equivalents

144,497

139,979

Long term borrowings

(291,395)

(291,073)

Short term borrowings14

(17,800)

(36,312)

Net debt

164,698

(187,406)

 

The Group reported net debt position was $164.7 million as at 30 June 2017 (2016: $187.4 million). The reduction in H1 2017 includes the net effect of: the repayment of short-term loans ($18.5 million) and; the operating cash generated during the period.

 

Capital expenditure15

$000

Six months to 30 June 2017

Six months to 30 June 2016

Arcata

9,346

8,851

Selene

33

13

Pallancata

8,379

5,036

San Jose

17,493

15,712

Inmaculada

22,246

25,693

Operations

57,497

55,305

Other

1,265

3,888

Total

58,762

59,193

 

H1 2017 capital expenditure of $58.8 million (H1 2016: $59.2 million) mainly comprised of operational capex of $57.5 million (H1 2016: $55.3 million) with the small decrease versus H1 2016 comprising decreases at Inmaculada and projects partially offset by increases in capital expenditure at Pallancata.

 

 

 

Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures

The Company has included certain non-IFRS measures in this news release. The Company believes that these measures, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, provide investors an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. The non-IFRS measures are 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. These measures do not have any standardised meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers.

 

Forward looking Statements

This announcement contains certain forward looking statements, including such statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In particular, such forward looking statements may relate to matters such as the business, strategy, investments, production, major projects and their contribution to expected production and other plans of Hochschild Mining plc and its current goals, assumptions and expectations relating to its future financial condition, performance and results.

 

Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as "intends", "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "plans", "estimates" and words of similar import. By their nature, forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will or may occur in the future. Actual results, performance or achievements of Hochschild Mining plc may be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the actual results, performance or achievements of Hochschild Mining plc and current expectations include, but are not limited to, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments, competitive conditions, technological developments, exchange rate fluctuations and general economic conditions. Past performance is no guide to future performance and persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser.

 

The forward looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this announcement. Except as required by the Listing Rules and applicable law, Hochschild Mining plc does not undertake any obligation to update or change any forward looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this announcement. Nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast.

 

 

 

RISKS

The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company in respect of the year ended 31 December 2016 are set out in detail in the Risk Management & Viability section of the 2016 Annual Report and in Note 36 to the 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The key risks disclosed in the 2016 Annual Report (available at www.hochschildmining.com) are categorised as:

Financial risks comprising commodity price risk;

Operational risks including the risks associated with operational performance,  business interruption, exploration & reserve and resource replacement and personnel risks;

Macro-economic risks which include political, legal and regulatory risks; and

Sustainability risks including risks associated with health and safety, environmental and community relations.

 

These risks continue to apply to the Company in respect of the remaining six months of the financial year. 

 

RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTION

Related parties transactions are disclosed in note 19 to the condensed set of financial statements.

 

GOING CONCERN

The Company's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect future development, performance and position are set out in the Operating Review on pages 3 to 7. The financial position of the Company, its cash flow and liquidity position are described in the Financial Review on pages 8 to 12.

 

The Directors believe that the financial resources available at the date of the issue of these condensed interim financial statements are sufficient for the Company to manage its business risks successfully.

 

The Company's forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonably possible changes in operational performance and in particular the price of gold and silver, and other mitigating actions described in the Risks section above, show that there are reasonable expectations that the Company will be able to operate on funds currently held and those generated internally, for the foreseeable future.

 

After making enquiries and considering the above, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and consider the going concern basis of accounting to be appropriate. As a result they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the condensed interim financial statements.

 

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union and that the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules 4.2.7R and 4.2.8R.

A list of current Directors and their functions is maintained on the Company's website.

For and on behalf of the Board

 

Ignacio Bustamante
Chief Executive Officer

15 August 2017

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC

Introduction

We have been engaged by Hochschild Mining plc (the 'Company') to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended  30 June 2017 which comprises the Interim condensed consolidated income statement, the Interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position, the Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, the Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the related notes 1 to 20. We have read the other information contained in the half yearly financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

 

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK and Ireland) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

 

Directors' Responsibilities

The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

 

As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union.

 

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.

 

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2017 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

 

Ernst & Young LLP
London
15 August 2017

 

 

Interim condensed consolidated income statement

 

 

Notes

Six-months ended

30 June 2017 (Unaudited)

Six-months ended

30 June 2016 (Unaudited)

 

 

Before exceptional items US$000

Exceptional items

Note 7

US$000

Total US$000

Before exceptional items US$000

Exceptional items

 Note 7

US$000

Total US$000

Continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

4

340,796

-

340,796

339,277

-

339,277

Cost of sales

5

(261,198)

-

(261,198)

(238,748)

-

(238,748)

Gross profit

 

79,598

-

79,598

100,529

-

100,529

Administrative expenses

 

(26,004)

-

(26,004)

(22,172)

-

(22,172)

Exploration expenses

 

(7,122)

-

(7,122)

(4,043)

-

(4,043)

Selling expenses

 

(5,194)

-

(5,194)

(7,077)

-

(7,077)

Other income

6

5,186

-

5,186

12,900

3,418

16,318

Other expenses

 

(6,188)

-

(6,188)

(6,214)

(1,000)

(7,214)

(Impairment)/impairment reversal and write-off of non-financial assets, net

 

(221)

10,952

10,731

-

(498)

(498)

Profit from continuing operations before net finance income/(cost), foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax

 

40,055

10,952

51,007

73,923

1,920

75,843

Finance income

8

2,700

-

2,700

483

959

1,442

Finance costs

8

(13,288)

-

(13,288)

(17,430)

-

(17,430)

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain

 

(547)

-

(547)

442

-

442

Profit from continuing operations before income tax

 

28,920

10,952

39,872

57,418

2,879

60,297

Income tax expense

9

(10,674)

(1,655)

(12,329)

(21,424)

(1,129)

(22,553)

Profit for the period from continuing operations

 

18,246

9,297

27,543

35,994

1,750

37,744

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity shareholders of the Company

 

14,064

9,297

23,361

27,220

596

27,816

Non-controlling interests

 

4,182

-

4,182

8,774

1,154

9,928

 

 

18,246

9,297

27,543

35,994

1,750

37,744

Basic earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations and for the period (expressed in U.S. dollars per share)

 

0.03

0.02

0.05

0.05

0.01

0.06

Diluted earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations and for the period (expressed in U.S. dollars per share)

 

0.03

0.02

0.05

0.05

-

0.05

 

 

 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

 

 

 

Note

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period

 

27,543

37,744

Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

 

90

2

Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets

 

(415)

502

Recycling of the loss on available-for-sale financial assets

 

-

(38)

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

-

(43,382)

Recycling of the loss on cash flow hedges

 

-

3,116

Deferred income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

9

-

11,274

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

 

(325)

(28,526)

Total comprehensive income for the period

 

27,218

9,218

Total comprehensive income/(expense) attributable to:

 

 

 

Equity shareholders of the Company

 

23,036

(710)

Non-controlling interests

 

4,182

9,928

 

 

27,218

9,218

 

 

 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

 

 

Notes

As at 30
June
2017

 (Unaudited) US$000

As at 31
December
2016

 US$000

ASSETS

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

10

953,101

975,483

Evaluation and exploration assets

11

145,824

138,985

Intangible assets

 

25,499

26,379

Available-for-sale financial assets

16

3,356

991

Trade and other receivables

 

8.356

25,717

Deferred income tax assets

 

1,392

1,027

 

 

1,137,528

1,168,582

Current assets

 

 

 

Inventories

 

42,920

57,056

Trade and other receivables

 

98,348

68,120

Income tax receivable

 

18,539

20,988

Cash and cash equivalents

14

144,497

139,979

 

 

304,304

286,143

Total assets

 

1,441,832

1,454,725

 

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of the Parent

 

 

 

Equity share capital

17

224,315

224,315

Share premium

17

438,041

438,041

Treasury shares

 

(140)

(426)

Other reserves

 

(217,120)

(217,288)

Retained earnings

 

275,155

258,269

 

 

720,251

702,911

Non-controlling interests

 

86,558

90,442

Total equity

 

806,809

793,353

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

1,194

1,266

Borrowings

15

291,395

291,073

Provisions

 

104,951

106,121

Deferred income

16

30,593

25,000

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

70,253

65,971

 

 

498,386

489,431

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

99,108

98,484

Other financial liabilities

12

2,772

1,726

Borrowings

15

17,800

36,312

Provisions

 

10,130

5,406

Deferred income

 

400

-

Income tax payable

 

6,427

30,013

 

 

136,637

171,941

Total liabilities

 

635,023

661,372

Total equity and liabilities

 

1,441,832

1,454,725

 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

 

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

Notes

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

Cash generated from operations

20

110,153

158,827

Interest received

 

451

431

Interest paid

15

(11,992)

(14,341)

Payment of mine closure costs

 

(1,899)

(1,427)

Income tax (paid)/received, net

 

(16,218)

1,106

Net cash generated from operating activities

 

80,495

144,596

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

(49,019)

(53,982)

Purchase of evaluation and exploration assets

 

(2,552)

(2,050)

Purchase of intangibles

 

(8)

-

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary

 

-

1,100

Proceeds from sale of other assets

 

1,556

-

Proceeds from deferred income

16

4,000

-

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets

 

-

54

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

10

596

38

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(45,427)

(54,840)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

15

10,500

12,497

Repayment of borrowings

15

(29,000)

(77,928)

Dividends paid

18

(6,997)

-

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

18

(5,120)

(5,344)

Cash flows used in financing activities

 

(30,617)

(70,775)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

 

4,451

18,981

Impact of foreign exchange

 

67

(152)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

139,979

84,017

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

14

144,497

102,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

Equity

share

capital US$000

 

Share premium US$000

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury shares US$000

 

 

Unrealised gain/(loss) on available-for-sale financial assets US$000

 

 

Unrealised gain on hedges US$000

 

Cumulative translation adjustment US$000

 

Merger  reserve US$000

 

Share-based payment reserve US$000

 

Total
other
reserves US$000

 

Retained earnings US$000

 

Capital and reserves attributable to shareholders
of the Parent US$000

 

Non-controlling interests US$000

 

Total equity US$000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                               

Balance at 1 January 2017

 

 

 

224,315

 

438,041

 

 

(426)

 

 

740

 

 

-

 

(13,851)

 

(210,046)

 

5,869

 

(217,288)

 

258,269

 

702,911

 

90,442

 

793,353

 

Other comprehensive gain/(loss)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(415)

 

 

 

 

90

 

-

 

-

 

(325)

 

-

 

(325)

 

-

 

(325)

 

Profit for the period

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

23,361

 

23,361

 

4,182

 

27,543

 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(415)

 

 

-

 

90

 

-

 

-

 

(325)

 

23,361

 

23,036

 

4,182

 

27,218

 

Dividends

 

18

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,997)

 

(6,997)

 

-

 

(6,997)

 

Dividends declared to non-controlling interests

 

18

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(8,066)

 

(8,066)

 

Share-based payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

541

 

541

 

760

 

1,301

 

-

 

1,301

 

Exercise of share options

 

17

 

-

 

-

 

 

286

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(48)

 

(48)

 

(238)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Balance at 30 June 2017 (unaudited)

 

 

 

224,315

 

438,041

 

 

(140)

 

 

325

 

 

-

 

(13,761)

 

(210,046)

 

6,362

 

(217,120)

 

275,155

 

720,251

 

86,558

 

806,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at 1 January 2016

 

 

 

223,805

 

438,041

 

 

(898)

 

 

32

 

 

15,312

 

(13,602)

 

(210,046)

 

4,655

 

(203,649)

 

218,093

 

675,392

 

90,113

 

765,505

 

Other comprehensive gain/(loss)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

464

 

 

(28,992)

 

2

 

-

 

-

 

(28,526)

 

-

 

(28,526)

 

-

 

(28,526)

 

Profit for the period

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

27,816

 

27,816

 

9,928

 

37,744

 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

464

 

 

(28,992)

 

2

 

-

 

-

 

(28,526)

 

27,816

 

(710)

 

9,928

 

9,218

 

Dividends declared to non-controlling interests

 

18

 

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(5,244)

 

(5,244)

 

Share-based payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,529

 

1,529

 

383

 

1,912

 

-

 

1,912

 

Exercise of share options

 

17

 

-

 

-

 

 

472

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(157)

 

(157)

 

(315)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Balance at 30 June 2016 (unaudited)

 

 

 

223,805

 

438,041

 

 

(426)

 

 

496

 

 

(13,680)

 

(13,600)

 

(210,046)

 

6,027

 

(230,803)

 

245,977

 

676,594

 

94,797

 

771,391

 

 

 

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statement

1      Corporate Information

Hochschild Mining plc (hereinafter the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is a public limited company incorporated on 11 April 2006 under the Companies Act 1985 as a limited company and registered in England and Wales with registered number 05777693. The Company's registered office is located at 17 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PH, United Kingdom. Its ordinary shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange.

 

The Group's principal business is the mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. The Group has three operating mines (Arcata, Pallancata and Inmaculada) located in Southern Peru, and one operating mine (San Jose) located in Argentina. The Group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Mexico and Chile at various stages of development.

 

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were approved for issue on behalf of the Board of Directors on 15 August 2017.

 

2      Significant Accounting Policies

(a)           Basis of preparation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements set out the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2017 and 31 December 2016 and its financial performance and cash flows for the six months ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.

 

They have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union. Accordingly, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements and therefore, should be read in conjunction with the Group's 2016 annual consolidated financial statements as published in the 2016 Annual Report.

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in the Companies Act 2006.  The financial information for the full year is based on the statutory accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2016.  A copy of the statutory accounts for that year, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report under section 495 of the Companies Act 2006 in relation to those accounts was unmodified and did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the report and did not contain a statement under s498(2) or s498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 

The impact of the seasonality or cyclicality of operations is not regarded as significant on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars ($) and all monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand ($000) except when otherwise indicated.

(b)           Changes in accounting policies and disclosures

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective for the Group from 1 January 2017, which has not had a material impact on the annual consolidated financial statements or the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group. The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Except as set out below, the Group's assessment of new standards issued but not yet effective is consistent with that disclosed in the Annual Report 2016.

The Group is continuing to evaluate in detail the potential impact of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers but does not currently expect these to have a material impact on the financial statements. In respect of IFRS 16 Leases, the Group is yet to estimate the impact of the new rules on the Group's financial statements.

(c)           Going concern

After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed set of financial statements. For further detail refer to the detailed discussion of the assumptions outlined in the Going Concern section of the announcement.

 

 

 

3      Segment reporting

The following tables present revenue and profit/(loss) information for the Group's operating segments for the six months ended 30 June 2017 and 2016 and asset information as at 30 June 2017 and 31 December 2016 respectively:

                                          

Six months ended 30 June 2017 (unaudited)

 

Arcata US$000

 

Pallancata US$000

 

San Jose US$000

 

Inmaculada US$000

 

Exploration  US$000

 

Other US$000

 

Adjustments and eliminations US$000

 

Total US$000

Revenue from external customers

 

40,630

 

48,896

 

109,178

 

141,896

 

-

 

196

 

-

 

340,796

Inter segment revenue

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

862

 

(862)

 

-

Total revenue

 

40,630

 

48,896

 

109,178

 

141,896

 

-

 

1,058

 

(862)

 

340,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)

 

(1,132)

 

20,329

 

18,355

 

37,715

 

(7,122)

 

(937)

 

74

 

67,282

Others1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,410)

Profit from continuing operations before income tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at 30 June 2017 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditure

 

9,346

 

8,379

 

17,493

 

22,246

 

1,101

 

197

 

-

 

58,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

8,133

 

18,932

 

49,983

 

13,275

 

30

 

3,379

 

-

 

93,732

Other non-current assets

 

21,871

 

91,357

 

190,892

 

567,133

 

191,302

 

61,869

 

-

 

1,124,424

Total segment assets

 

30,004

 

110,289

 

240,875

 

580,408

 

191,332

 

65,248

 

-

 

1,218,156

Not reportable assets2

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

223,676

 

-

 

223,676

Total assets

 

30,004

 

110,289

 

240,875

 

580,408

 

191,332

 

288,924

 

-

 

1,441,832

                                     

1 Comprised of administrative expenses of US$26,004,000, other income of US$5,186,000, other expenses of US$6,188,000, write off of assets of US$221,000, impairment of assets of US$26,281,000, reversal of impairment of assets of US$37,233,000, finance income of US$2,700,000, finance costs of US$13,288,000 and foreign exchange loss of US$547,000.

2 Not reportable assets are comprised of available-for-sale financial assets of US$3,356,000, other receivables of US$55,892,000, income tax receivable of US$18,539,000, deferred income tax assets of US$1,392,000, and cash and cash equivalents of US$144,497,000.

 

Six months ended 30 June 2016 (unaudited)

 

Arcata US$000

 

Pallancata US$000

 

San Jose US$000

 

Inmaculada US$000

 

Exploration US$000

 

Other

US$000

 

Adjustments and eliminations US$000

 

Total US$000

Revenue from external customers

 

60,009

 

28,915

 

110,651

 

139,537

 

-

 

165

 

-

 

339,277

Inter segment revenue

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,363

 

(1,363)

 

-

Total revenue

 

60,009

 

28,915

 

110,651

 

139,537

 

-

 

1,528

 

(1,363)

 

339,277

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit/(loss)

 

12,810

 

99

 

30,681

 

50,135

 

(3,855)

 

(320)

 

(141)

 

89,409

Others1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29,112)

Profit from continuing operations before income tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at 31 December 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditure

 

20,819

 

16,105

 

35,311

 

54,199

 

4,910

 

301

 

-

 

131,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

6,721

 

7,017

 

53,299

 

22,899

 

30

 

3,911

 

-

 

93,877

Other non-current assets

 

48,843

 

55,380

 

196,056

 

589,666

 

185,825

 

65,077

 

-

 

1,140,847

Total segment assets

 

55,564

 

62,397

 

249,355

 

612,565

 

185,855

 

68,988

 

-

 

1,234,724

Not reportable assets2

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

220,001

 

-

 

220,001

Total assets

 

55,564

 

62,397

 

249,355

 

612,565

 

185,855

 

288,989

 

-

 

1,454,725

1 Comprised of administrative expenses of US$22,172,000, other income of US$16,318,000, other expenses of US$7,214,000, write off of assets of US$498,000, finance income of US$1,442,000, finance costs of US$17,430,000 and foreign exchange gain of US$442,000.

2 Not reportable assets are comprised of available-for-sale financial assets of US$991,000, other receivables of US$57,016,000, income tax receivable of US$20,988,000, deferred income tax assets of US$1,027,000 and cash and cash equivalents of US$139,979,000.

 

4      Revenue

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

Gold (from dore bars)

 

124,230

 

128,144

 

Silver (from dore bars)

 

69,824

 

94,373

 

Gold (from concentrate)

 

50,360

 

47,884

 

Silver (from concentrate)

 

96,186

 

68,711

 

Services

 

196

 

165

 

 

 

340,796

 

339,277

 

 

In 2016, the realised loss on gold and silver swaps and zero cost collar forward sales contracts in the period recognised within revenue was US$3,116,000 (loss on gold: US$3,501,000, gain on silver: US$385,000). There were no forward contracts in the 2017 period.

 

5      Cost of sales before exceptional items

Included in cost of sales are:

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

Depreciation and amortisation in cost of sales1

 

90,184

 

93,527

 

Personnel expenses

 

61,615

 

49,241

 

Mining royalty

 

3,113

 

3,024

 

Change in products in process and finished goods

 

17,601

 

11,273

 

1 The depreciation and amortisation in production cost is US$83,803,000 (2016: US$88,516,000).

 

 

6      Other income before exceptional items

Included in other income are:

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

Export credit

 

587

 

8,360

 

Logistic services

 

1,808

 

2,566

 

Gain on sale of other assets

 

1,556

 

1,550

 

Others

 

1,235

 

424

 

 

 

5,186

 

12,900

 

 

7      Exceptional items

Exceptional items relate to:

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017  (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of subsidiaries3

 

-

 

751

 

Reversal of reserves tax4

 

-

 

2,667

 

Total

 

-

 

3,418

 

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Donations (note 19)

 

-

 

(1,000)

 

Total

 

-

 

(1,000)

 

(Impairment)/impairment reversal and write-off of non-financial assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment of assets1

 

(26,281)

 

-

 

Reversal of impairment of assets1

 

37,233

 

 

 

Write-off of non-current asset5

 

-

 

(498)

 

Total

 

10,952

 

(498)

 

Finance income

 

 

 

 

 

Reversal of interests on reserves tax4

 

-

 

959

 

Total

 

-

 

959

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax charge2 and 6

 

(1,655)

 

(1,129)

 

Total

 

(1,655)

 

(1,129)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exceptional items for the period ended 30 June 2017 are as follows:

 

1.Corresponds to the impairment of the Arcata mine unit of US$26,281,000, and the reversal of impairment related to the Pallancata mine unit of US$31,892,000 and the San Felipe project of US$5,341,000 (notes 10, 11 and 16).

 

2.Corresponds to the deferred tax charge generated by the reversal on impairment of the Pallancata mine unit, net by the impairment of the Arcata mine unit.

 

For the six months period ended 30 June 2016, the exceptional items are as follows:

 

3.Gain generated by the sale of the Group´s subsidiary Asociación Sumac Tarpuy to Inversiones ASPI S.A. of US$811,000 net of the loss generated by the sale of HMX S.A. de C.V. to Sergio Salinas Salinas and Servicios de Integración Fiscal S.A. de C.V. of US$60,000

 

4.Corresponded to the reversal of the reserves tax liability and their associated interests due to an agreement reached with the Fiscal Authority in Argentina.

 

5.Write-off of non-current assets in Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. ("CMA") of US$495,000 and Minera Santa Cruz S.A. ("MSC") of US$3,000.

 

6.Corresponded to the current tax charge generated by the reversal of the tax over reserves and its interests (US$1,269,000) net of the deferred tax credit generated by the write-off of non-current assets (US$140,000).

 

     

 

8      Finance income and finance cost before exceptional items 

The Group recognised the following finance income and finance costs before exceptional items:

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

 

2017  (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

 

Finance income:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits and liquidity funds

 

420

 

328

 

 

Interest on loans

 

74

 

103

 

 

Gain on discount of other receivables1

 

1,940

 

-

 

 

Gain on discount of deferred income

 

203

 

-

 

 

Others

 

63

 

52

 

 

Total

 

2,700

 

483

 

 

Finance cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on bank loans

 

(70

)

(2,258)

 

Interest on bond

 

(12,132

)

(11,662)

 

Other interest

 

(537)

 

(700)

 

 

Total interest expense

 

(12,739

)

(14,620)

 

Unwind of discount rate

 

(184

)

(1,722)

 

Loss from changes in the fair value of financial instruments

 

-

 

(829)

 

Others

 

(365

)

(259)

 

Total

 

(13,288

)

(17,430)

 

                   

 

1 Mainly corresponds to the gain on the unwinding of the discount of tax credits in Argentina.

 

Finance costs above are presented net of borrowing costs capitalised in property, plant and equipment amounting to US$100,000 (2016: US$674,000).

 

 

9      Income tax expense

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

Current tax

 

 

 

 

 

Current income tax expense

 

5,501

 

14,072

 

Current mining royalty charge

 

1,941

 

1,657

 

Current special mining tax charge

 

969

 

1,369

 

Withholding taxes

 

-

 

552

 

Total

 

8,411

 

17,650

 

Deferred tax

 

 

 

 

 

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

 

3,918

 

4,903

 

Total

 

3,918

 

4,903

 

Total taxation charge in the income statement

 

12,329

 

22,553

 

 

The pre-exceptional tax charge for the period was US$10,674,000 (2016: US$21,424,000).

 

The effective tax rate for corporate income tax for the six months ended 30 June 2017 is 23.6% (30 June 2016: 32.4%), compared to the weighted average statutory tax rate of 32.1%, and 30.9% including the mining royalty and the special mining tax (30 June 2016: 37.4%). The main factor that reduced the effective tax rate for corporate income tax is the reversal of San Felipe impairment, which does not attract deferred tax liability, on the basis that no deferred tax asset arose when the impairment was originally recognised.

 

The tax related to items charged or credited to equity is as follows:

 

 

Six-months ended 30 June

 

 

 

2017 (Unaudited) US$000

 

2016 (Unaudited) US$000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax relating to fair value gains on cash flow hedges

 

-

 

(11,274

)

Total taxation (credit)/charge in the statement of comprehensive income

 

-

 

(11,274

)

 

 

10   Property, plant and equipment

During the six months ended 30 June 2017, the Group acquired and developed assets with a cost of US$56,202,000 (30 June 2016: US$57,143,000). The additions for the six months ended 30 June 2017 relate to:

 

 

 

Mining properties and development US$000

 

 Other property plant and equipment US$000

 

Total    US$000

 

San Jose

 

11,777

 

4,554

 

16,331

 

Pallancata

 

6,118

 

2,261

 

8,379

 

Inmaculada

 

11,814

 

10,424

 

22,238

 

Arcata

 

7,448

 

1,187

 

8,635

 

Crespo

 

422

 

-

 

422

 

Others

 

-

 

197

 

197

 

 

 

37,579

 

18,623

 

56,202

 

 

Assets with a net book value of US$674,000 were disposed of by the Group during the six month period ended 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: US$5,000) resulting in a net loss on disposal of US$78,000 (30 June 2016: gain of US$33,000).

 

For the six months ended 30 June 2017, the depreciation charge on property, plant and equipment was US$85,293,000 (30 June 2016: US$90,605,000).

 

Management determined there were triggers of impairment in the Arcata mine unit as it has experienced difficulties to replace production with incremental resources and to convert resources into reserves. An impairment test was carried out resulting in an impairment charge of US$26,281,000 (US$25,344,000 in property, plant and equipment and US$937,000 and evaluation and exploration assets).

 

In the case of the Pallancata mine unit, there was an improvement in terms of tonnage and grades of its resources and reserves due to the Pablo vein. An impairment test was carried out resulting in an impairment reversal of US$31,892,000 (US$31,509,000 in property, plant and equipment and US$383,000 and evaluation and exploration assets).

 

In addition, as a result of the proceeds received in the period, management evaluated the value of the San Felipe Project, recognising an impairment reversal of US$5,341,000 (all in evaluation and exploration assets) (refer to notes 7, 11 and 16).

 

The recoverable values of these CGUs were determined using a fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) methodology. FVLCD was determined using a combination of level 2 and level 3 inputs to construct a discounted cash flow model to estimate the amount that would be paid by a willing third party in an arm's length transaction.  With respect to the San Felipe CGU, given the early stage of the project, to determine the FVLCD, the Group applied a value in-situ methodology which applies a realisable 'enterprise value' to unprocessed mineral resources. The enterprise value used is based on observable external market information.

 

The key assumptions on which management has based its determination of FVLCD and the associated recoverable values calculated are gold and silver prices, production costs, the discount rate and the value per in-situ regarding the San Felipe project. Gold and silver prices used, discount rate applied and value per in-situ per zinc equivalent tonne are presented below.

 

Gold and silver prices

 

US$ per oz.

 

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

2020

 

Long-term

Gold

 

1,250

 

1,295

 

1,300

 

1,300

 

1,300

Silver

 

18

 

19

 

19

 

19

 

20

 

 

Other key assumptions

 

 

 

Arcata

 

Pallancata

 

San Felipe

 

Discount rate (post tax)

 

5.4%

 

5.4%

 

n/a

 

Value per in-situ per zinc equivalent tonne (US$)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

17.92

 

 

 

Current carrying value of CGU, net of deferred tax (US$000)

 

Arcata

 

Pallancata

 

San Felipe

 

30 June 2017

 

21,871

 

91,357

 

4,662

 

 

Sensitivity analysis

Other than as disclosed below, management believes that no reasonably possible change in any of the key assumptions above would cause the carrying value of any of its cash generating units to exceed its recoverable amount.

 

The estimated recoverable amounts of the following of the Group's CGUs are equal to, or not materially greater than, their carrying values; consequently, any adverse change in the following key assumptions would, in isolation, cause the following additional (impairment loss)/reversal of impairment to be recognised:

 

Approximate impact resulting from the following changes (US$000)

 

Arcata

 

Pallancata

 

San Felipe

 

Prices (10% decrease)

 

(19,068)

 

-

 

n/a

 

Post tax discount rate (3% increase)

 

(889)

 

-

 

n/a

 

Production costs (10% increase)

 

(12,480)

 

-

 

n/a

 

Value per in-situ tonne (10% decrease)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

(1,145)

 

 

11   Evaluation and exploration assets

During the six months ended 30 June 2017, the Group capitalised evaluation and exploration costs of US$2,552,000 (30 June 2016: US$2,050,000). The additions correspond to the following properties:

 

 

 

 

US$000

 

San Jose

 

 

1,154

 

Arcata

 

 

711

 

Volcan

 

 

445

 

Others

 

 

242

 

 

 

 

2,552

 

 

There were no transfers from evaluation and exploration assets to property, plant and equipment during the period (2016: US$nil).

 

At 30 June 2017, the Group has recorded an impairment charge with respect to evaluation and exploration assets of the Arcata mine unit of US$937,000, and reversals of impairment with respect to the Pallancata mine unit of US$383,000 and the San Felipe project of US$5,341,000. The FVLCD calculation is detailed in note 10.

 

 

12   Other financial liabilities

 

 

As at                  30 June

2017

 (unaudited) US$000

 

As at
31 December 2016

 US$000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Embedded derivatives1

 

2,772

 

1,726

 

Other financial liabilities

 

2,772

 

1,726

 

1 Sales of concentrate and certain gold and silver volumes are provisionally priced at the time the sale is recorded (note 13).

 

 

 

13   Financial instruments

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:

 

Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly.

 

Level 3: techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.

 

At 30 June 2017 and 31 December 2016, the Group held the following financial instruments measured at fair value:

 

As at                  30 June 2017       (unaudited)

US$000

 

 

Level 1

US$000

 

Level 2

US$000

 

Level 3

US$000

Assets measured at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity shares

3,356

 

 

3,356

 

-

 

-

 

3,356

 

 

3,356

 

-

 

-

Liabilities measured at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Embedded derivatives (note 12)

(2,772)

 

 

-

 

-

 

(2,772)

 

(2,772)

 

 

-

 

-

 

(2,772)

                       

 

 

As at                  31 December 2016        US$000

 

 

Level 1 US$000

 

Level 2       US$000

 

Level 3 US$000

Assets measured at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity shares

991

 

 

991

 

-

 

-

 

991

 

 

991

 

-

 

-

Liabilities measured at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Embedded derivatives (note 12)

(1,726)

 

 

-

 

-

 

(1,726)

 

(1,726)

 

 

-

 

-

 

(1,726)

 

During the six months ended 30 June 2017 and the year ended 31 December 2016, there were no transfers between these levels.

 

The reconciliation of the financial instruments categorised as Level 3 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Embedded derivatives liabilities   US$000

 

Balance at 1 January 2016

 

 

 

(1,141)

 

Changes in fair value

 

 

 

(10,328)

 

Realised embedded derivatives during the period

 

 

 

9,743

 

Balance 31 December 2016

 

 

 

(1,726)

 

Changes in fair value

 

 

 

(623)

 

Realised embedded derivatives during the period

 

 

 

(423)

 

Balance 30 June 2017 (unaudited)

 

 

 

(2,772)

 

 

The movement of the period has been recognised in revenue.

 

Valuation techniques:

 

Level 3: Embedded derivatives and equity shares

 

Embedded derivatives: Sales of concentrate and certain gold and silver volumes are provisionally priced at the time the sale is recorded. The price is then adjusted after an agreed period of time (usually linked to the length of time it takes for the smelter to refine and sell the concentrate or for the refiner to process the dore into gold and silver), with the Group either paying or receiving the difference between the provisional price and the final price. This price exposure is considered to be an embedded derivative in accordance with IAS 39 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement'. The gain or loss that arises on the fair value of the embedded derivative is recorded in 'Revenue' (note 4). The selling price of metals can be reliably measured as these are actively traded on international exchanges but the estimated metal content is a non-observable input to this valuation.

 

Equity shares: The investments in unlisted shares (Pembrook Mining Corp. and ECI Exploration and Mining Inc.) were recognised at cost less any recognised impairment losses given that there is not an active market for these investments. The investments in ECI Exploration and Mining Inc. and Pembrook Mining Corp. are fully impaired as at 30 June 2017 and 31 December 2016, based on available observable market data of similar peers.

 

 

14   Cash and cash equivalents

 

As at                  30 June

2017

 (unaudited) US$000

 

As at
31 December 2016

US$000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at bank

306

 

353

 

Liquidity funds1

1,270

 

203

 

Current demand deposit accounts2

52,627

 

68,643

 

Time deposits3

90,294

 

70,780

 

Cash and cash equivalents

144,497

 

139,979

 

1 The liquidity funds are mainly invested in certificate of deposits, commercial papers and floating rate notes with a weighted average maturity of 3 days as at 30 June 2017 (as at 31 December 2016: 16 days).

2 Relates to bank accounts which are readily accessible to the Group and bear interest.

3 These deposits have an average maturity of 65 days (as at 31 December 2016: 3 days).

 

 

 

15   Borrowings

The movement in borrowings during the six month period to 30 June 2017 is as follows:

 

 

As at                  1 January 2017        US$000

 

Additions US$000

 

Repayments US$000

 

Reclassifications US$000

 

As at             30 June  2017 (Unaudited)     US$000

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank loans1

27,534

 

10,570

 

(29,083)

 

-

 

9,021

Bond payable2

8,778

 

12,232

 

(11,909)

 

(322)

 

8,779

 

36,312

 

22,802

 

(40,992)

 

(322)

 

17,800

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond payable2

291,073

 

-

 

-

 

322

 

291,395

 

291,073

 

-

 

-

 

322

 

291,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest:

(8,812)

 

(12,302)

 

11,992

 

322

 

(8,800)

Before accrued interest

318,573

 

10,500

 

(29,000)

 

322

 

300,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Relates to pre-shipment loans for a total amount of US$9,021,000 (2016: US$2,524,000) which are credit lines given by banks to meet payment obligations arising from the exports of the Group. In addition the balance at 1 January 2017 includes US$25,010,000 short-term credit lines with the BBVA Bank that were repaid on February 2017.

2 Relates to the issuance of US$350,000,000 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes on 23 January 2014.The carrying value at 30 June 2017 of US$300,174,000 (2016: US$299,851,000) was determined in accordance with the effective interest method.

 

The carrying amount of current borrowings approximates their fair value. The carrying amount and fair value of the non‑current borrowings are as follows:

 

 

 

Carrying amount
 

 

Fair value
 

 

 

As at 30 June   2017 (Unaudited)
US$000

 

As at 31 December 2016    US$000

 

As at 30 June  2017

(Unaudited)
US$000

 

As at 31 December 2016    US$000

Bond payable

 

291,395

 

291,073

 

313,935

 

318,062

Total

 

291,395

 

291,073

 

313,935

 

318,062

 

The fair value was determined using a level 1 valuation technique.

 

16   Deferred income

 

 

As at                       30 June 2017

 (unaudited) US$000

 

As at
31 December 2016

 US$000

 

San Felipe contract1

 

29,396

 

25,000

 

El Mosquito contract

 

1,597

 

-

 

 

 

30,993

 

25,000

 

Less current balance

 

(400)

 

-

 

Non-current balance

 

30,593

 

25,000

 

 

1 On 3 August 2011, the Group entered into an agreement with Impulsora Minera Santa Cruz ("IMSC") whereby IMSC acquired the right to explore the San Felipe properties and an option to purchase the related concessions. Under the terms of this agreement the Group has received US$29,396,000 as non-refundable payments to date (2016: US25,000,000).

 

These payments reduce the total consideration IMSC will be required to pay upon exercise of the option.

 

On 28 February 2017, the Group signed a new option agreement with IMSC for the San Felipe properties amounting to US$10,000,000 exercisable by 15 December 2017. An initial payment of US$2,000,000 was received on 7 March 2017.

 

In March 2017, IMSC entered into an agreement with Americas Silver Corporation ('ASC') to assign 100% of its interest in the San Felipe Project.  

  

   On 9 March 2017, the Group received in payment 13,415,000 ordinary shares of Santa Cruz Silver Mining ("SCSM") quoted in the Toronto Stock Exchange, at the market price of CAD 0.28 amounting to CAD 3,756,000 equivalent to US$2,780,000. The amount represents a deferred income payment of US$2,396,000 with the corresponding value added taxes of US$384,000.

  

   At 30 June 2017 the SCSM shares, which have been classified as available for sale financial assets, have a fair value of US$1,914,000. The loss in fair value of US$866,000 has been recognised in equity accordingly.

 

17   Equity

Share capital and share premium

 

The movement in share capital of the Company from 31 December 2016 to 30 June 2017 is as follows:

 

 

Number of ordinary shares

 

Share capital US$000

 

Share premium US$000

Shares issued as at 1 January 2017

 

507,232,310

 

224,315

 

438,041

Shares issued as at 30 June 2017

 

507,232,310

 

224,315

 

438,041

 

At 30 June 2017 and 31 December 2016 all issued shares with a par value of 25 pence each were fully paid (30 June 2017: weighted average of US$0.442 per share, 31 December 2016: weighted average of US$0.442 per share).

 

On 20 March 2017, 40,383 Treasury shares (31 December 2016: 66,727) with a value of US$286,000 (31 December 2016: US$472,000) (being the cost incurred to acquire the shares) were transferred to the CEO of the Group with respect to the Deferred Bonus Plan benefit. Treasury shares at 30 June 2017 is 19,659 (31 December 2016: 60,042) ordinary shares with a value of US$140,000 (31 December 2016: US$426,000).

 

18   Dividends paid and declared

Dividends declared and paid to non-controlling interests in the six months ended 30 June 2017 were US$8,066,000 (30 June 2016: US$5,244,000) and US$5,120,000 (30 June 2016: US$5,344,000) respectively. 

 

A final dividend for 2016 of US$6,997,000 was recommended and paid in the six month period ended 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: US$nil). The Directors of the Company declared an interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2017 of US$1.38 cents per share (totalling US$7,000,000) (30 June 2016: US$6,998,000) which will be paid to shareholders on 21 September 2017 to those shareholders appearing on the register on 1 September 2017. These financial statements do not reflect this dividend payable.

 

19   Related party transactions

There were no significant related parties transactions during the six months period ended 30 June 2017.

 

On 17 May 2016 Asociación Sumac Tarpuy was sold to Inversiones ASPI S.A. generating a gain on disposal of US$811,000. The Group made a donation of US$1,000,000 to the Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnología ("UTEC") with the proceeds from the sale of this entity.

 

 

20   Notes to the statement of cash flows

 

 

Six- months ended 30 June

 

 

2017

 (Unaudited)
US$000

 

2016

 (Unaudited)
US$000

Reconciliation of gain/(loss) for the period to net cash generated from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period

 

27,543

 

37,744

Adjustments to reconcile Group loss to net cash inflows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

83,721

 

88,420

Amortisation of intangibles

 

888

 

785

Write-off of assets, net

 

221

 

498

Impairment of assets

 

26,281

 

-

Reversal of impairment of assets

 

(37,233)

 

-

Gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets

 

-

 

(38)

Loss/(gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

 

78

 

(33)

(Reversal of)/provision for obsolescence of supplies

 

289

 

267

Gain on sale of subsidiary

 

-

 

(751)

Finance income

 

(2,700)

 

(1,404)

Finance costs

 

13,288

 

17,430

Income tax expense

 

12,329

 

22,553

Other

 

(75)

 

2,063

(Decrease)increase of cash flows from operations due to changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables

 

(31,917)

 

2,587

Income tax receivable

 

(750)

 

(754)

Other financial assets and liabilities

 

1,046

 

(6,490)

Inventories

 

13,847

 

10,845

Trade and other payables

 

(870)

 

(18,483)

Provisions

 

4,167

 

3,588

Cash generated from operations

 

110,153

 

158,827

 

 

 

Profit by operation¹

(Segment report reconciliation) as at 30 June 2017

 

Company (US$000)

Arcata

Pallancata

San Jose

Inmaculada

Consolidation adjustment and  others

Total/HOC

 

 

Revenue

40,630

109,178

141,896

196

340,796

 

 

Cost of sales (Pre consolidation)

(40,912)

(28,060)

(87,508)

(103,659)

(1,059)

(261,198)

 

 

Consolidation adjustment

74

-

(836)

1,059

-

 

 

Cost of sales (Post consolidation)

(40,838)

(28,357)

(87,508)

(104,495)

-

(261,198)

 

 

Production cost
excluding depreciation

(30,557)

(18,519)

(60,408)

(47,753)

-

(157,237)

 

 

Depreciation in production cost

(9,966)

(5,633)

(21,798)

(46,406)

-

(83,803)

 

 

Other items

-

(1,461)

(1,096)

-

-

(2,557)

 

 

Change in inventories

(315)

(2,744)

(4,206)

(10,336)

-

(17,601)

 

 

Gross profit

(282)

20,836

21,670

38,237

(863)

79,598

 

 

Administrative expenses

-

-

-

(26,004)

(26,004)

 

 

Exploration expenses

-

-

-

-

(7,122)

(7,122)

 

 

Selling expenses

(850)

(507)

(3,315)

(522)

-

(5,194)

 

 

Other income/expenses

-

-

-

-

(1,002)

(1,002)

 

 

Operating profit before impairment

(1,132)

20,329

18,355

37,715

(34,991)

40,276

 

 

Impairment of assets

-

-

-

10,731

10,731

 

 

Finance income

-

-

-

-

2,700

2,700

 

 

Finance costs

-

-

-

-

(13,288)

(13,288)

 

 

FX loss

-

-

-

-

(547)

(547)

 

 

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax

(1,132)

20,329

18,355

37,715

(35,395)

39,872

 

 

Income tax

-

-

-

-

(12,329)

(12,329)

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations

(1,132)

20,329

18,355

37,715

(47,724)

27,543

 

1  On a post exceptional basis.

 

 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

 

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Hochschild Mining plc Interim and Annual Reports and results announcements are available via the internet on our website at www.hochschildmining.com. Shareholders can also access the latest information about the Company and press announcements as they are released, together with details of future events and how to obtain further information.

 

Registrars

The Registrars can be contacted as follows for information about the AGM, shareholdings, dividends and to report changes in

personal details:

 

BY POST

Capita Asset Services, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4TU.

 

BY TELEPHONE

If calling from the UK: 0371 664 0300 (Calls charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Lines are open 8.30am-5.30pm Mon to Fri).

 

If calling from overseas: +44 371 664 0300 (Calls charged at the applicable international rate).

 

Currency option and dividend mandate

Shareholders wishing to receive their dividend in US dollars should contact the Company's registrars to request a currency election form. This form should be completed and returned to the registrars by 5 September 2017 in respect of the 2017 interim dividend. 

 

The Company's registrars can also arrange for the dividend to be paid directly into a shareholder's UK bank account. To take advantage of this facility in respect of the 2017 interim dividend, a dividend mandate form, also available from the Company's registrars, should be completed and returned to the registrars by 5 September 2017. This arrangement is only available in respect of dividends paid in UK pounds sterling.  Shareholders who have already completed one or both of these forms need take no further action.

 

Financial Calendar

Dividend dates

2017

Ex-dividend date

31 August

Record date

1 September

Deadline for return of currency election forms

5 September

Payment date

21 September

 

17 Cavendish Square

London

W1G 0PH

 

Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 5777693

 

 

1Revenue presented in the financial statements is disclosed as net revenue and is calculated as gross revenue less commercial discounts plus services revenue

2Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as profit from continuing operations before exceptional items, net finance costs, foreign exchange loss/(gain) and income tax plus depreciation, and exploration expenses other than personnel and other exploration related fixed expenses and other non-cash (income)/expenses

3On a pre-exceptional basis

4Includes gross debt repayments of $25.0 million offset by $6.5 million of refinanced short-term borrowings

5All-in sustaining cost per (AISC) silver equivalent ounce: Calculated before exceptional items and includes cost of sales less depreciation and change in inventories, administrative expenses, brownfield exploration, operating capex and royalties divided by silver equivalent ounces produced using a gold/silver ratio of 74:1  

6All equivalent figures assume the average gold/silver ratio of 74:1

7Includes revenue from services

8Reconciliation of gross revenue by mine to Group net revenue

9Unit cost per tonne is calculated by dividing mine and treatment production costs (excluding depreciation) by extracted and treated tonnage respectively

10Cash costs are calculated to include cost of sales, treatment charges, and selling expenses before exceptional items less depreciation included in cost of sales  

11Includes commercial discounts (from the sales of concentrate) and commercial discounts from the sale of dore

12Royalties arising from revised royalty tax schemes introduced in 2011 and included in income tax line

13Adjusted EBITDA has been presented before the effect of significant non-cash (income)/expenses related to changes in mine closure provisions and the write-off of property, plant and equipment

14Includes pre-shipment loans and short term interest payables

15Includes additions in property, plant and equipment and evaluation and exploration assets (confirmation of resources) and excludes increases in the expected closure costs of mine asset


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