Outlook for 2019
Attributable equivalent gold production for the Group for 2019 is expected to be between 2.13 million ounces and 2.18 million ounces. AISC is expected to be between US$980 per ounce and US$995 per ounce. AIC is planned to be between US$1,075 per ounce and US$1,095 per ounce. These expectations assume exchange rates of R/US$:13.80 and A$/US$:0.75.
Capital expenditure for the Group is planned at US$633 million. Sustaining capital expenditure for the Group is planned at US$490 million and growth capital expenditure is planned at US$143 million. The US$143 million growth capital expenditure comprises US$69 million for Damang and A$99 million (US$74 million) as per above for Gruyere. Expenditure on Salares Norte is expected to be US$57 million in 2019. The capital expenditure above excludes the Group's share of Asanko's total capital expenditure of US$25 million for 2019.
The above is subject to safety performance which limits the impact of safety-related stoppages and the certain forward looking statements. |