Kazakhmys Announces Trading Update for Year Ended 31 December 2010
OREANDA-NEWS. March 9, 2011. This statement provides operational and unaudited financial results for Kazakhmys' managed businesses. The statement excludes the contribution from ENRC PLC, in which Kazakhmys has a 26% shareholding. The consolidated preliminary full year results of Kazakhmys, including the contribution from ENRC, will be released on 29 March 2011.
OPERATIONAL AND NON-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Production of all metals in line or ahead of target
• Copper cathode equivalent production of 303 kt in 2010
• Strong performance from by-products of zinc, silver and gold
• Power Division again delivered a strong performance
• Net power generated increased 14% from 2009 to 11,065 GWh
• Realised tariffs rose from 3.19 KZT/kWh in 2009 to 4.49 KZT/kWh
• Growth projects
• Feasibility study for Bozshakol, due for completion later this year
• Aktogay sulphides likely to move into feasibility this year with acceleration of oxide deposit
FINANCIAL
• Copper price rose strongly throughout 2010, with a record average sales price of USD 7,523 per tonne
• Segmental EBITDA (excluding special items and share of associate ENRC) of USD 1,932 million
• Increase of 60% from 2009, reflecting stronger metals prices
• Net production costs of 89 US cents per pound
• Slightly ahead of target, benefiting from cost management and strong by-product credits
• Input cost inflation rose through the year
• Net debt continues to decrease with strong operational cash flows
• Net debt of USD 350 million from continuing operations
• Cash held on balance sheet in preparation for capital spend on growth projec
• Full year dividend of USD 118 million (22.0 US cents per share)
• An increase of 144% on 2009, reflecting confidence in the business
• Maintain prudent cover given future capital expenditure
2011 STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
• Continue to focus and deliver on core strategy
• Further development of health and safety programme
• Optimisation of assets to work against cost increases in the industry
• Maintain progress on growth projects
• Continue with accelerated refurbishment at Ekibastuz GRES-1.
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