Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
The company generated $347 million in free cash flow in Q3 2024 compared to $20 million in Q3 2023, marking a significant increase and the highest in the company's history at $528 an ounce.
Record Gold Prices
Gold prices reached a new high of $2,685 an ounce in September 2024, contributing to a strong quarterly gain of 13% and a year-to-date gain of 28%.
Successful Centamin Acquisition
The acquisition of Centamin's assets, including the Siguiri mine, was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders, expected to be accretive immediately and add significant production potential.
Cost Management Success
Costs from managed operations were up only 2% year-on-year, well below the 6% inflation rate, demonstrating strong cost control.
Improved Balance Sheet
Adjusted net debt decreased by almost a third to $906 million, with a leverage ratio of 0.37 times, indicating a strong financial position.
Production and Cost Improvements
Australia and Brazil showed strong quarterly performance, with Australia recovering from earlier flooding and Brazil's Cuiabá improving cost efficiency and production.