Kazakhmys PLC Released Half-Yearly Report
OREANDA-NEWS. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
o Output of all metals in line with full year targets
Copper cathode output 7% higher at 144 kt for first half of the year
Raised full year silver production target to 12,000 koz
GROWTH PROJECTS
o Continued progress on growth projects
Major milling equipment delivered to Bozshakol during July
Earthworks and excavations commenced at Aktogay
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
o Impact of lower metal prices and cost pressures
Segmental EBITDA (excluding special items) of USD 438 million
o Gross unit cash cost below guidance - increased 5% on FY 2012
Assisted by additional sales from inventory and improved resource management
Net cash costs of 232 US cents per pound impacted by lower by-product pricing and volumes
FOCUS ON CORE COPPER BUSINESS
o Completed sale of MKM in May 2013 for €42 million
o Disposal of ENRC holding approved on 2 August
Anticipate completion by year end
Kazakhmys will receive net cash proceeds of USD 875 million and repurchase 77 million shares
OUTLOOK
o Medium-term outlook for copper remains sound
Continued customer demand and constrained global supply
o Proceeds from disposal of ENRC holding to strengthen balance sheet
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