Annual Report 2018 in BRIEF
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2018 Annual Report 2018 IN BRIEF Refined gold produced Sales 907.0 koz US$ 1,143.2 million 2018 907.0 2018 1,143.2 (6%) (6%) 2017 968.3 2017 1,221.0 Refined gold sold Gross profit 901.7 koz US$ 336.9 million 2018 901.7 2018 336.9 (7%) (3%) 2017 966.7 2017 345.6 Ore mined Adjusted EBITDA 34,279 kt US$ 470.2 million 2018 34,279 2018 470.2 23% (10%) 2017 27,770 2017 520.5 Ore processed Net Profit 34,830 kt US$ 91.9 million 2018 34,830 2018 91.9 19% (45%) 2017 29,379 2017 166.8 СONTENTS Total cash cost About Company 6 Milestones and significant events 8 Vision, values and guiding principles 712 US$/oz 14 Our business 16 Where we operate 2018 712 3% 2017 689 Strategic report 20 Strategy Free cash flow 22 Operational performance and financial review — KPIs 36 Risk management, principal risks and uncertainties US$ (81.7) million 40 Future developments 2018 (81.7) (231%) 2017 62.3 Director’s report 44 Dividends 44 Acquisition of ordinary shares Net Debt 44 Going concern 45 Events after the balance sheet date 45 Financial risk management US$ million 917.2 45 Future developments 2018 917.2 40% 46 List of directors 2017 656.3 49 Composition and operation of board and committees 50 Employment consultation Return to shareholders 50 Authorities 51 External auditor US$ 56,1 million Financial statements 2018 56,1 54 Consolidated Financial Statements (72%) 2017 197.6 134 Company only Financial Statements About Company 6 Milestones and significant events 8 Vision, values and guiding principles 14 Our business 16 Where we operate Refined gold produced 907.0 koz 2018 907.0 (6%) 2017 968.3 About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 6 Milestones Vision, values Our Business Where we operate and significant events and guiding principles MILESTONES AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS February March May June Nordgold and World Nordgold announced a Nordgold announced the The Federal Subsoil Wide Fund for Nature 7% rise in Mineral Re- full and scheduled re- Resources Management (WWF-Russia) signed a sources to 33.6 million demption of outstanding Agency issued a Deposit Memorandum of Un- gold ounces and a 2% US$ 448 million listed Discovery Certificate on derstanding and Coop- rise in Ore Reserves to Eurobonds. the Vysokoe deposit at eration Agreement on 15.2 million gold ounces. Nordgolds’s Neryungri environmental protec- Nordgold became a mine in Yakutia, Russia. tion with the aim to col- Nordgold signed a corporate member of the The deposit’s total gold laborate to protect the US$ 300 million, five- Mineral Deposit Research resources are confirmed environment and local year unsecured debt Unit of the University of at almost 70 koz, with biodiversity, support the facility with a group British Columbia. 1.3 g/t, and a further 80 areas under special en- of international banks koz with 0.7 g/t. vironmental protection, including ING, AO Raiffei- and carry out analytical senbank, Raiffeisenbank work on the environ- Bank International AG, mental responsibility of PJSC Rosbank, Societe businesses. Generale Corporate & Investment Banking and AO UniСredit Bank. Gross mine launched In September 2018 Nordgold’s new Russian flagship Gross mine was officially launched. The Gross mine represents an important part of Nordgold’s future growth plans. Gross is expected to produce 200 koz of gold per year over a period of 17 years, raising Nordgold into the selected group of gold miners worldwide producing in excess of 1 million ounces every year. Ac- cording to JORC 2012, the Gross mine’s Mineral Resources are estimated at 9.74 moz, and Ore Reserves at 4.4 moz. About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 7 2018 July August October November 184,338 ordinary shares Mining Convention Up- 2,905,207 ordinary The Company’s Bury- amounting to US$ 0.64 date for Nordgold’s Lefa shares amounting atzoloto Social Projects million were purchased mine was signed by Mr. to US$ 10.02 million Competition was award- during the Tender Offer Alpha Condé, the Pres- were purchased during ed second place at the conducted in accord- ident of the Republic of the Tender Offer con- Corporate Charity Lead- ance with de-listing plan Guinea. ducted in accordance ership 2018. The Social announced in February with the de-listing plan Projects Competition 2017. Mr. Brian Beamish joined announced in February received second place the Board of Directors re- 2017. as the “Best programme placing Mr. Peter Lester, supporting the imple- who stepped down from mentation of the UN Sus- the Board after almost tainable Development eight years service, as Goals”. Independent Non-Ex- ecutive Director and Chairman of the Safety and Sustainable Devel- opment Committee. FATALITIES Montagne d’Or With deep regret we report that there were two em- In 2018, the public debates ployee fatalities in 2018 were conducted in French occurring in H1 2018 at the Zun-Holba underground Guiana with the aim to raise mine and at the Irokinda awareness of the Montagne mine. Additionally, two d’Or project and establish fatalities were registered platform for ongoing dia- with contractors’ employ- ees at the Irokinda mine in logue with local communi- May 2018 and at the Gross ties. Nordgold confirmed construction site in August decision to move forward 2018. The incidents were with the permitting and fully investigated. development of Montagne D’Or mine incorporating a Safety remains the Board and management’s abso- number of the recommen- lute priority. Our objec- dations made during the tive is Zero Harm for our public debates. employees and contractors and we are dedicated to continuing to invest in our efforts to improve our over- all safety performance. About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 8 Milestones Vision, values Our Business Where we operate and significant events and guiding principles VISION, VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES We are a young and ambitious business that is striving to become a BEST-IN-CLASS GOLD MINING COMPANY, demonstrating efficiency and asset portfolio quality and generating value for our stakeholders through sustainable growth. VISION About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 9 A company with: • An international portfolio of high-quality and long-life assets • Leading operating practices and an absolute focus on safety • The best and brightest talent • The trust of its investors built by a persistent dedication to shareholder value Underpinned by: • Positive experience of operating in diverse emerging markets, where high-quality deposits can still be found • A management team with strong business development, geological, and technical capabilities • A proven track record of identifying and building greenfield projects • A corporate culture that fosters efficient performance and collaboration and attracts talented individuals • The significant investment that the Company makes in the development of its employees About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 10 Milestones Vision, values Our Business Where we operate and significant events and guiding principles As a young and fast-growing company, we understand that OUR SUCCESS IS DUE TO MORE THAN JUST GOLD PRODUCTION — OUR VALUES VALUES RUN DEEPER than this. About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 11 Employee welfare As an employer of thousands of people, Nordgold bears a responsibility for ensuring their safety. We want our employees to achieve their potential in conditions which are both comfortable and safe. Safety is our absolute priority Investor confidence We are continuously improving our processes throughout the value chain in order to help us achieve sustainable and best-in-class operating practices at all of our mines. We are able to deliver attractive, competitive and preferably superior returns on invested capital in all reasonable gold price environment. We firmly believe in the importance of growth and maintain a strong pipeline of highly efficient and low-cost development projects We want to earn the trust of the investment community Community development Being a responsible member of the communities in which we operate is central to the way we do business. We believe that investing in these communities and helping them develop is a vital part of our role. We want to contribute to the communities in which we operate and become a trusted local partner The environment Environmental responsibility is a core value for Nordgold. We take as much care as possible to ensure that we minimise damage to the environments in which we work. We look after the environment About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 12 Milestones Vision, values Our Business Where we operate and significant events and guiding principles We operate across a number of geographical areas and have a global outlook while at the same time maintaining a DEEP RESPECT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND CULTURES. Our people share our vision and understand that Nordgold is about more than gold. Every company decision — from hiring a new employee to deciding on a new major project — is informed by our guiding principles. GUIDING PRINCIPLES About company Strategic report Director’s report Financial statements 13 Respect We place a high value on people and creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and dialogue. Safety We never compromise employee safety. Efficiency We are committed to the highest working and management standards to ensure a sustained growth of the business and achievements of our long-term targets. Collaboration