EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Hudbay Minerals Inc.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

For the three and nine months ended

September 30, 2020

 

 

 

November 3, 2020



TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

 
Introduction 1
Our Business 1
Summary 2
Key Financial Results 5
Key Production Results 6
Recent Developments 7
Constancia Operations Review 12
Manitoba Operations Review 16
Financial Review 24
Liquidity and Capital Resources 34
Trend Analysis and Quarterly Review 40
Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures 42
Accounting Changes and Critical Estimates 57
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 58
Notes to Reader 58
Summary of Results 61


INTRODUCTION

This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") dated November 3, 2020 is intended to supplement Hudbay Minerals Inc.'s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (the "consolidated interim financial statements"). The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), including International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").

References to "Hudbay", the "Company", "we", "us", "our" or similar terms refer to Hudbay Minerals Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries as at September 30, 2020.

Readers should be aware that:

- This MD&A contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking information") that are subject to risk factors set out in a cautionary note contained in our MD&A.

- This MD&A includes an updated discussion of the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our operations, financial condition, projects and prospects, and supplements the discussion of these risks in our most recent Annual Information Form ("AIF").

- This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which may differ materially from the requirements of United States securities laws applicable to US issuers.

- We use a number of non-IFRS financial performance measures in our MD&A.

- The technical and scientific information in this MD&A has been approved by qualified persons based on a variety of assumptions and estimates.

For a discussion of each of the above matters, readers are urged to review the "Notes to Reader" discussion beginning on page 57 of this MD&A and to carefully review the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that are discussed throughout this MD&A.

Additional information regarding Hudbay, including the risks related to our business and those that are reasonably likely to affect our financial statements in the future, is contained in our continuous disclosure materials, including our most recent AIF, consolidated interim financial statements and Management Information Circular available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

All amounts are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.

OUR BUSINESS

We are a diversified mining company primarily producing copper concentrate (containing copper, gold, and silver) and zinc metal. Directly and through our subsidiaries, we own three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) and Cusco (Peru), and copper projects in Arizona and Nevada (United States). Our growth strategy is focused on the exploration, development, operation and optimization of properties we already control, as well as other mineral assets we may acquire that fit our strategic criteria. Our vision is to be a responsible, top-tier operator of long-life, low-cost mines in the Americas. We are governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act and our shares are listed under the symbol "HBM" on the Toronto Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange and Bolsa de Valores de Lima.


SUMMARY

Third Quarter Operating and Financial Results

- Delivered a solid operating quarter with steady production and cost performance from the Manitoba and Peru operations, including an increase in copper production over the first two quarters of 2020 and strong gold production driven by increased gold grades at Lalor.

- Third quarter net loss was $24.0 million or $0.09 per share. Third quarter adjusted net loss1 per share was $0.10 and adjusted EBITDA1 was $96.1 million.

- Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital increased to $84.4 million in the third quarter of 2020, from $71.2 million in the same quarter of 2019, due to higher realized copper and precious metals prices and higher gold sales volumes, partially offset by lower sales volumes of copper and zinc.

- Cash and cash equivalents increased during the third quarter to $449.0 million as at September 30, 2020 as a result of the receipt of $191.8 million, net of transaction costs, from the refinancing of our 2023 notes and cash generated from operations, partially offset by capital investments in the New Britannia refurbishment project and our Peru business.

On Track to Achieve Annual Guidance

- Owing to the performance from the Manitoba operations during the first three quarters of 2020, and the steady operations at Constancia since our eight-week suspension earlier this year, we continue to expect to meet all production, consolidated sustaining capital expenditures and unit cost guidance for 2020, despite ongoing COVID-19 operating challenges.

- Fourth quarter 2020 production and sales volumes in Manitoba will be impacted by the production interruption at the 777 mine. With the implementation of production mitigation plans, we continue to expect to achieve full year guidance for Manitoba.

Executing on Growth Initiatives

- The New Britannia gold mill refurbishment project is ahead of schedule and within budget, with detailed engineering approximately 99% complete and construction activities approximately 45% complete. Commissioning of the gold plant is expected in mid-2021, three months earlier than originally planned.

- Early mining of the gold zone at Lalor is well-underway with underground development in the gold rich lenses advancing ahead of schedule in preparation for the mid-2021 ramp-up of New Britannia. The New Britannia gold mill is expected to increase average annual gold production from Lalor to over 150,000 ounces commencing in 2022.

- Successfully advanced individual land-user agreements at Pampacancha with 79% of the land turned over to Hudbay as of September 30, 2020 (as compared to approximately 33% as of June 30, 2020).

- Constancia North follow-up drilling continues to intersect porphyry and skarn mineralization north of the Constancia pit, including one intersection of 78.6 metres grading 1.39% copper, 305 grams per tonne molybdenum, 0.43 grams per tonne gold and 16.0 grams per tonne silver.

- Completed offering of $600.0 million of 6.125% senior notes due 2029 and redeemed all of our outstanding $400.0 million of 7.250% senior notes due 2023.

Summary of Third Quarter Results

Cash generated from operating activities in the third quarter of 2020 increased to $77.9 million compared to $43.5 million in the same quarter of 2019. Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital was $84.4 million during the third quarter of 2020, reflecting an increase of $13.2 million compared to the same period of 2019. The increase in operating cash flow is primarily the result of higher realized copper and precious metals prices and higher gold sales volume, partially offset by lower sales volumes of copper and zinc.

Copper-equivalent production in the third quarter of 2020 decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2019 primarily as a result of lower copper grades at Constancia, in line with the mine plan, and lower ore production at Constancia due to a scheduled plant maintenance shutdown. However, copper-equivalent production in Manitoba increased by 3% in the third quarter over the same quarter in 2019 primarily due to a 14% increase in gold production from increased gold head grades and sustained throughput improvements at the Stall mill.


Net loss and loss per share in the third quarter of 2020 were $24.0 million and $0.09, respectively, compared to a net loss and loss per share of $274.8 million and $1.05, respectively, in the third quarter of 2019. The prior period loss was mainly caused by an after-tax impairment charge of $242.1 million recorded in our investment in the Rosemont project. During the third quarter of 2020, we recorded a non-cash adjustment on our streaming revenues due to an amendment to the 777 mine plan leading to fewer inferred resources expected to be mined than originally planned as the mine nears its expected closure in 2022. The increased deferred revenue drawdown rate, which is recalculated back to the inception of the stream, resulted in a positive pre-tax non-cash earnings impact of approximately $14.1 million. This was partially offset by $7.3 million in costs primarily relating to the call premium paid to redeem all of our outstanding $400.0 million of 7.25% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "Redeemed Notes") and a $3.8 million write-down of unamortized transaction costs related to the Redeemed Notes and our revolving credit facilities, which  were restructured during the quarter.

Adjusted net loss1 and adjusted EBITDA1 in the third quarter of 2020 were $25.4 million, or $0.10 per share, and $96.1 million, respectively. This compares to an adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA of $23.3 million, or $0.09 per share, and $76.2 million, respectively, in the same period of 2019. The increase in adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to higher realized copper and precious metals prices and higher gold sales volume, partially offset by lower sales volumes of copper and zinc.

In the third quarter of 2020, consolidated cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits1, was $0.65, compared to $0.71 in the same period last year. The overall decrease in this measure was a result of increased by-product credit revenues mainly driven by a significant increase in Manitoba's precious metal revenue compared to the same period in 2019, which was partially offset by a decline in copper production at Constancia due to lower grades and a planned August plant maintenance shutdown. Incorporating sustaining capital, capitalized exploration, royalties, selling, administrative and regional costs, consolidated all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits1, in the third quarter of 2020 was $2.25, which increased from $1.69 in the same period last year, primarily as a result of higher sustaining capital expenditures and lower copper production at Constancia as mentioned above.


*Reflects Constancia temporary suspension of operations in April and May.


1 Adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share, adjusted EBITDA, cash cost, all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, and net debt are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.


KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

Financial Condition

Sep. 30, 2020

Dec. 31, 2019

(in $ thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

449,014

396,146

Total long-term debt

1,175,104

985,255

Net debt1

726,090

589,109

Working capital

403,441

271,284

Total assets

4,590,688

4,461,057

Equity

1,684,464

1,848,123

1 Net debt is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.


Financial Performance

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(in $ thousands, except per share amounts)

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Revenue

$

316,108

 

 

$

291,282

 

$

770,128

 

 

$

912,953

 

Cost of sales

276,830

 

 

260,327

 

765,495

 

 

787,045

 

Loss before tax

(23,944

)

 

(348,367

)

(180,000

)

 

(410,409

Loss

(23,955

)

 

(274,796

(151,990

)

 

(342,355

)

Basic and diluted loss per share

(0.09

)

 

(1.05

(0.58

)

 

(1.31

)

Adjusted loss per share1

(0.10

)

 

(0.09

(0.40

)

 

(0.09

)

Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital2

84.4

 

 

71.2

 

155.8

 

 

238.1

 

Adjusted EBITDA1,2

96.1

 

 

76.2

 

200.1

 

 

276.2

 

1 Adjusted loss per share and adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

2 In millions.



KEY PRODUCTION RESULTS

 

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Sep. 30, 2019

Peru

Manitoba

Total

 

Peru

Manitoba

Total

Contained metal in concentrate produced 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

tonnes

20,803

 

4,592

 

25,395

 

 

31,091

 

5,331

 

36,422

 

Gold

 

oz

3,333

 

25,944

 

29,277

 

 

5,565

 

22,754

 

28,319

 

Silver

 

oz

430,208

 

241,477

 

671,685

 

 

686,258

 

237,933

 

924,191

 

Zinc

 

tonnes

-

 

30,570

 

30,570

 

 

-

 

28,639

 

28,639

 

Molybdenum

 

tonnes

392

 

-

 

392

 

 

262

 

-

 

262

 

Payable metal sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

tonnes

21,654

 

4,249

 

25,903

 

 

25,314

 

4,602

 

29,916

 

Gold

 

oz

3,753

 

26,852

 

30,605

 

 

3,858

 

21,630

 

25,488

 

Silver

 

oz

433,595

 

271,900

 

705,495

 

 

529,139

 

227,157

 

756,296

 

Zinc 2

 

tonnes

-

 

26,520

 

26,520

 

 

-

 

29,140

 

29,140

 

Molybdenum

 

tonnes

313

 

-

 

313

 

 

334

 

-

 

334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost 3

 

$/lb

1.54

 

(3.41

)

0.65

 

 

1.06

 

(1.31

0.71

 

Sustaining cash cost 3

 

$/lb

2.29

 

0.83

 

 

 

1.53

 

2.15

 

 

All-in sustaining cash cost3

 

$/lb

 

 

2.25

 

 

 

 

1.69

 


 

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Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Peru

Manitoba

Total

 

Peru

Manitoba

Total

Contained metal in concentrate produced 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

tonnes

51,596

 

16,459

 

68,055

 

 

87,166

 

17,591

 

104,757

 

Gold

 

oz

8,705

 

83,540

 

92,245

 

 

14,716

 

67,264

 

81,980

 

Silver

 

oz

1,145,197

 

874,997

 

2,020,194

 

 

1,872,995

 

782,198

 

2,655,193

 

Zinc

 

tonnes

-

 

92,287

 

92,287

 

 

-

 

88,514

 

88,514

 

Molybdenum

 

tonnes

870

 

-

 

870

 

 

900

 

-

 

900

 

Payable metal sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

tonnes

49,924

 

16,002

 

65,926

 

 

77,754

 

17,050

 

94,804

 

Gold

 

oz

7,689

 

80,081

 

87,770

 

 

14,132

 

64,523

 

78,655

 

Silver

 

oz

1,037,705

 

785,497

 

1,823,202

 

 

1,785,657

 

757,846

 

2,543,503

 

Zinc 2

 

tonnes

-

 

80,916

 

80,916

 

 

-

 

76,318

 

76,318

 

Molybdenum

 

tonnes

864

 

-

 

864

 

 

987

 

-

 

987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost 3

 

$/lb

1.45

 

(1.75

)

0.67

 

 

1.10

 

(0.57

)

0.82

 

Sustaining cash cost 3

 

$/lb

2.05

 

1.51

 

 

 

1.48

 

2.13

 

 

All-in sustaining cash cost3

 

$/lb

 

 

2.13

 

 

 

 

1.73

 

1 Metal reported in concentrate is prior to deductions associated with smelter contract terms.

2 Includes refined zinc metal sold.

3 Cash cost, sustaining cash cost and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.



RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

COVID-19 Business Update

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, our business response plan continued to be executed throughout the quarter, as we adapt to this fluid environment. We remain focused on the health and safety of our workforce, their families, and the communities in which we operate. We closely monitor the evolution of the pandemic in each of our regions and are continuously reviewing and adapting our procedures based on the latest local situation. Peru currently ranks in the top fifteen countries worldwide in terms of the total number of infections. Arequipa and Cusco, where 80% of our Constancia workforce resides, continue to see a high COVID-19 case count. The province of Manitoba has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, including a growing number of cases in northern Manitoba.

Each of our business units has developed site-specific measures intended to identify and limit COVID-19 exposure and transmission and maintain a safe environment for our workers and our communities. Site-specific measures include testing of incoming workers prior to their travel to site, pre-screening protocols, quarantine periods for incoming workers, workplace physical distancing protocols, and adjustment of work rotation schedules. These measures continue to evolve as the status of the pandemic changes in each of our operating regions and our measures are adapted to the regional health authorities' latest restrictions and guidelines.

We believe the most important way we can support the communities in which we operate is to manage safe operations, which provide income for local employees, businesses, and communities. While we have had members of our workforce contract COVID-19, to date we have not identified cases of transmission within our workplaces, or transmission between rotational employees and local communities. We believe that our diligence in screening and testing, and workplace protocols has been effective in achieving our objective of being a safe employer and neighbour. In addition to our efforts to maintain safe operations, we have been supporting public health efforts and providing COVID-19 relief funding, supplies and services to our neighbouring communities.

777 Operations Update

Production at the 777 mine was temporarily suspended due to an incident that occurred on October 9th during routine maintenance of the hoist rope and skip. The hoist rope detached from the skip, causing the skip to fall to the bottom of the shaft. All underground personnel were safely evacuated from the mine using the secondary ramp access.

A preliminary video inspection of the mine shaft indicates that damage is limited to the headframe and the bottom of the shaft in the skip compartment. It does not appear that the cage compartments or the ore loading area were damaged, and the structural integrity of the shaft does not appear to have been compromised by the incident. A full inspection of the shaft and skip compartment will require an in-person inspection, which is underway.

Underground mining activity has resumed at 777 with limited production from the mine's ramp access. If it is confirmed there is no further damage beyond what has been identified to date, it is expected that the 777 shaft could resume full production in December at a repair cost that is not expected to exceed $5.0 million.

While fourth quarter production and sales volumes will be impacted, we are implementing production mitigation plans. Based on the preliminary video inspection and mitigation plans, we continue to expect the Manitoba business unit to achieve its full year production and unit cost guidance for 2020.

Lalor Mine and the New Britannia Mill Refurbishment Update

The New Britannia refurbishment project is ahead of schedule and on budget. Overall project progress is approximately 64% complete, which includes the completion of 99% of detailed engineering, 98% of project procurement and 45% of construction. Commissioning of the gold plant is expected in mid-2021, three months earlier than planned. Construction of the new copper flotation building continues to advance as planned and is on track to have the external structure fully enclosed before winter. Construction of the pipeline between the New Britannia and Stall mills also continues as planned.


As previously disclosed, we have identified the potential to produce gold from the New Britannia mill earlier in 2021 than originally expected. The refurbishment activities at the gold plant are ahead of schedule and commissioning of the gold plant is now expected in mid-2021, followed by ramp-up and first production in the third quarter of 2021. Copper flotation building construction activities continue to be on track for completion in August 2021, with commissioning and ramp-up expected during the second half of 2021. While the copper flotation building is being constructed, we plan to install modular flotation cells at the gold plant to optimize copper recoveries as we start the early processing of gold and copper-gold ores. The impact of this early gold production from the New Britannia mill continues to be evaluated and will be reflected in our annual production guidance update in early 2021.

We continue with the early mining of the gold zone at Lalor as part of stope sequencing in preparation for the start of the New Britannia gold mill. Once the New Britannia mill is ramped-up, average annual gold production from Lalor is expected to increase to over 150,000 ounces commencing in 2022 at cash costs and sustaining cash costs, net of by-product credits, of approximately $480 and $655 per ounce, respectively, during the first eight years of the gold plant's operation.

Pampacancha Update

We completed the Pampacancha surface rights agreement with the local community of Chilloroya in February 2020. Since that time, we have made significant progress on completing the Pampacancha individual land-user agreements and as of September 30, 2020, approximately 79% of the land has been vacated and turned over to Hudbay (as compared to approximately one third as of June 30, 2020). During the first nine months of 2020, we accrued approximately $95.9 million in growth spending in Peru relating to obligations under the local community surface rights agreement and the individual land-user agreements. As previously disclosed, our initial growth capital guidance for Peru of $70.0 million did not include the cost of the individual land user agreements due to the ongoing nature of the negotiations and, as indicated by accrued expenditures to date, full year growth capital spending for Peru will exceed that initial guidance once all the land user agreements are concluded. As stated in our second quarter results, the Consulta Previa consultation process has been impacted by the Peruvian government declared state of emergency, and as a result, the company expects a Pampacancha production start date of early 2021.

Constancia Regional Exploration

Constancia North Drilling

We have recently completed a follow-up drill program at Constancia North to continue to test a possible extension of copper porphyry and high-grade skarn mineralization occurring within 300 metres of the northern edge of the current Constancia pit. The drill program was a follow-up to the drill intersections announced on March 30, 2020 and continued to intersect both skarn and porphyry mineralization as shown in the table below. Most of the drill holes intersected mineralization located along a southeast-northwest trending regional fault. The results will be evaluated and integrated into the annual mineral reserve and resource estimate update for Constancia at the end of the first quarter of 2021.



Hole ID1

From

To

Intercept

Estimated True Thickness1

Cu2

Mo2

Au2,3

Ag2

Mineralization Type

(m)

(m)

(m)

(m)

(%)

(g/t)

(g/t)

(g/t)

CO-19-306

368.0

408.6

40.6

39.3

0.52

42.4

0.79

17.9

Porphyry

CO-19-307 (top)

42.0

64.0

22.0

20.5

0.19

26.1

0.03

3.5

Porphyry

CO-19-307 (bottom)

400.0

408.0

8.0

7.3

0.60

10.8

0.08

6.9

Porphyry

CO-19-308

35.0

57.0

22.0

21.3

0.24

23.7

0.07

2.0

Porphyry

CO-19-309

70.0

92.3

22.3

21.0

0.27

9.0

0.19

9.7

Porphyry

CO-19-310

263.0

361.0

98.0

91.9

1.10

27.9

0.08

5.9

Skarn

CO-19-311

90.3

118.0

27.7

23.6

0.54

4.3

0.45

11.8

Porphyry

CO-20-313

116.5

125.0

8.5

7.6

0.63

4.5

1.04

11.5

Porphyry

CO-20-314

7.3

100.0

92.7

89.4

0.16

89.9

0.02

1.2

Porphyry

CO-20-315

19.0

87.9

68.9

67.1

0.30

99.2

0.02

3.9

Porphyry

CO-20-316 (top)

136.0

187.0

51.0

48.0

0.22

363.7

0.02

2.4

Skarn

CO-20-316 (bottom)

208.1

291.7

83.6

78.6

1.39

305.0

0.43

16.0

Skarn

CO-20-319

193.0

252.0

59.0

58.7

0.21

52.2

0.35

9.9

Skarn

CO-20-320 (top)

19.3

103.9

84.6

79.7

0.19

39.0

0.03

2.8

Skarn

CO-20-320 (bottom)

143.5

231.0

87.5

81.8

0.29

30.5

0.03

2.9

Skarn

CO-20-321 (top)

118.0

151.0

33.0

30.9

0.21

84.3

0.02

2.6

Skarn

CO-20-321 (bottom)

181.0

234.0

53.0

49.5

0.61

42.9

0.05

7.4

Skarn

CO-20-322 (top)

0.0

65.0

65.0

62.9

0.25

171.9

0.02

1.8

Porphyry

CO-20-322 (bottom)

99.0

197.0

98.0

94.1

0.31

103.9

0.03

6.1

Porphyry

CO-20-324

4.0

175.6

171.6

165.1

0.29

61.8

0.03

2.9

Porphyry

CO-20-325

0.0

15.0

15.0

14.5

0.80

38.2

0.09

4.3

Skarn

CO-20-326

0.0

16.3

16.3

15.9

0.85

24.9

0.10

4.8

Skarn

CO-07-1094

305.0

348.0

43.0

37.2

1.54

59.7

0.23

9.1

Skarn

CO-08-2154 (top)

20.1

59.8

39.7

37.2

0.24

4.5

0.24

12.6

Porphyry

CO-08-2154 (bottom)

217.3

346.0

128.7

123.3

0.82

37.0

0.05

13.6

Skarn

1 True width estimates are based on the current knowledge and interpretation of skarn mineralization geometry.

2 Specific gravity results are pending - assay results are length weighted.

3 Gold values capped at 10 g/t.

4 Historical drill results from 2007 and 2008.



Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Azimuth at Intercept

Dip at Intercept

Core Size

Easting

Northing

Elevation

Easting

Northing

Elevation

CO-19-306

200,773

8,400,165

3,924

200,763

8,400,163

3,885

261

-76

HQ

CO-19-307 (top)

200,841

8,400,370

4,236

200,835

8,400,364

4,215

228

-69

HQ

CO-19-307 (bottom)

200,733

8,400,290

3,904

200,730

8,400,288

3,897

236

-67

HQ

CO-19-308

200,849

8,400,385

4,241

200,845

8,400,389

4,220

316

-75

HQ

CO-19-309

200,657

8,400,579

4,218

200,661

8,400,573

4,197

150

-70

HQ

CO-19-310

200,767

8,400,674

4,086

200,783

8,400,644

3,994

153

-70

HQ

CO-19-311

200,620

8,400,635

4,227

200,630

8,400,624

4,203

138

-58

HQ

CO-20-313

200,608

8,400,525

4,164

200,611

8,400,523

4,157

124

-64

HQ

CO-20-314

200,811

8,400,101

4,255

200,833

8,400,100

4,173

92

-75

HQ

CO-20-315

200,883

8,400,328

4,259

200,873

8,400,316

4,192

219

-77

HQ

CO-20-316 (top)

200,879

8,400,146

4,152

200,885

8,400,130

4,104

159

-70

HQ

CO-20-316 (bottom)

200,888

8,400,123

4,084

200,897

8,400,096

4,006

161

-70

HQ

CO-20-319

200,847

8,400,179

4,088

200,842

8,400,176

4,029

236

-85

HQ

CO-20-320 (top)

200,911

8,400,092

4,270

200,923

8,400,066

4,190

155

-70

HQ

CO-20-320 (bottom)

200,928

8,400,054

4,153

200,940

8,400,025

4,071

158

-69

HQ

CO-20-321 (top)

200,908

8,400,110

4,176

200,912

8,400,099

4,145

158

-69

HQ

CO-20-321 (bottom)

200,916

8,400,089

4,117

200,923

8,400,071

4,067

158

-69

HQ

CO-20-322 (top)

200,961

8,400,108

4,290

200,952

8,400,122

4,227

326

-75

HQ

CO-20-322 (bottom)

200,947

8,400,129

4,194

200,931

8,400,151

4,100

325

-74

HQ

CO-20-324

200,944

8,400,144

4,291

200,913

8,400,179

4,126

319

-74

HQ

CO-20-325

200,981

8,400,065

4,275

200,979

8,400,069

4,260

335

-75

HQ

CO-20-326

200,981

8,400,065

4,275

200,982

8,400,061

4,259

170

-78

HQ

CO-07-1094

200,762

8,400,618

4,055

200,777

8,400,602

4,018

135

-60

HQ

CO-08-215 (top)

200,891

8,400,237

4,260

200,877

8,400,237

4,222

271

-70

HQ

CO-08-215 (bottom)

200,827

8,400,238

4,073

200,790

8,400,237

3,950

268

-73

HQ

Other Regional Exploration

Our patient and consistent approach to community negotiations has proven successful, demonstrating our strong relationships with the neighbouring communities near Constancia and positioning us well to gain access to other regional growth targets in Peru. After reaching an exploration agreement with the Quehuincha community in early 2019 and subsequently completing the Consulta Previa process, we have commenced site preparation work and expect to start our drill program on the Quehuincha North high-grade skarn target in November.

Rosemont Update

The appeal of the unprecedented Rosemont court decision continues to advance. After Hudbay and the U.S. government filed their respective initial briefs in June 2020 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in relation to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona's decision in July 2019, the plaintiffs filed their briefs in September. Hudbay and the U.S. government expect to file their final briefs in November. A final decision in the appeal process is expected in late 2021.

In October 2020, Hudbay commenced a drilling program on its wholly owned private land located in a historic mining district, called Helvetia, near its Rosemont project in Arizona. The focus of the program is two-fold: to complete condemnation drilling in the areas planned for power and water lines for Rosemont, and to test the Helvetia copper district for future exploration potential. We will provide further updates as appropriate.

Senior Unsecured Notes Refinancing

On September 23, 2020, we completed the offering of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due April 2029 (the "New Notes"). The New Notes are governed by an indenture, dated as of September 23, 2020, among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto as guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.


The proceeds from this offering were primarily used to redeem all $400.0 million of our outstanding 7.250% Redeemed Notes, including the payment of accrued and unpaid interest, a call premium of $7.3 million, and transaction costs associated with the New Notes.


CONSTANCIA OPERATIONS REVIEW

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Annual

 

2020 1

Ore mined 2

tonnes

 

8,455,668

 

8,413,367

 

18,216,166

 

25,259,306

 

 

Copper

%

 

0.31

 

0.44

 

0.33

 

0.44

 

 

Gold

g/tonne

 

0.03

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

0.04

 

 

Silver

g/tonne

 

2.55

 

3.93

 

2.81

 

3.72

 

 

Molybdenum

%

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore milled

tonnes

 

7,480,655

 

8,240,344

 

18,555,604

 

23,913,145

 

 

Copper

%

 

0.33

 

0.44

 

0.34

 

0.43

 

 

Gold

g/tonne

 

0.03

 

0.04

 

0.03

 

0.04

 

 

Silver

g/tonne

 

2.68

 

3.76

 

2.93

 

3.57

 

 

Molybdenum

%

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper concentrate

tonnes

 

91,496

 

135,052

 

226,843

 

373,571

 

 

Concentrate grade

% Cu

 

22.74

 

23.02

 

22.75

 

23.33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper recovery

%

 

83.3

 

86.0

 

82.1

 

85.7

 

 

Gold recovery

%

 

51.6

 

48.3

 

48.7

 

47.5

 

 

Silver recovery

%

 

66.7

 

68.9

 

65.6

 

68.3

 

 

Molybdenum recovery

%

 

30.4

 

20.2

 

29.7

 

25.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined unit operating costs3,4

$/tonne

 

9.85

 

8.63

 

9.16

 

9.28

 

8.30 - 10.00

1 Updated Peru guidance issued August 11, 2020.

2 Reported tonnes and grade for ore mined are estimates based on mine plan assumptions and may not reconcile fully to ore milled.

3 Reflects combined mine, mill and general and administrative ("G&A") costs per tonne of ore milled. Reflects the deduction of expected capitalized stripping costs.

4 Combined unit costs is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

The Constancia team has demonstrated strong operating performance in an environment of strict COVID-19 measures and controls. We work collaboratively with the health authorities to ensure our workforce and partners adhere to our COVID-19 protocols while continuing to operate safely and efficiently.

Ore milled at our Constancia mine during the third quarter of 2020 was 9% lower compared to the same period in 2019 due to a deferred plant maintenance shutdown in August which typically occurs in the second and fourth quarters, as previously disclosed, as well as lower throughput caused by increased ore hardness. Milled gold, silver and copper grades in the third quarter were approximately 25%, 29% and 25% lower, respectively, than the same period in 2019 in line with the mine plan. Copper recoveries in the third quarter of 2020 decreased by 3% compared to the same period in 2019 due to the decrease in milled grade and higher contaminants in the current mining phase of the pit.

Combined mine, mill and G&A unit operating costs in the third quarter of 2020 were 14% higher than the same period in 2019, primarily due to fewer tonnes of ore milled as a result of the plant maintenance in August, which also led to increased operating costs. Unit operating costs in the quarter were within the guidance range for 2020. 

Year-to-date combined unit operating costs were generally in line with the same period in 2019, as lower production caused by an eight-week suspension of Constancia mine operations was offset by a corresponding decrease in mine, mill and general and administration costs. We expect cost guidance to be met for the full year 2020.



Contained metal in concentrate produced

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Annual

 

2020 1

Copper

tonnes

20,803

 

31,091

 

51,596

 

87,166

 

65,000 - 75,000

Gold

oz

3,333

 

5,565

 

8,705

 

14,716

 

 

Silver

oz

430,208

 

686,258

 

1,145,197

 

1,872,995

 

 

Molybdenum

tonnes

392

 

262

 

870

 

900

 

1,100- 1,300

Precious metals2

oz

8,167

 

15,369

 

21,573

 

41,473

 

25,000 - 35,000

1 Updated Peru guidance issued August 11, 2020.

2 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a gold-equivalent basis. For 2019, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 70:1. For 2020, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 89:1.

In the third quarter of 2020, production of copper, gold and silver were 33%, 40%, and 37% lower, respectively, than the same period in 2019 due to lower grades in line with the mine plan and reduced production caused by the August plant maintenance shutdown. Year-to-date 2020 production of copper, gold and silver were 41%, 41%, and 39% lower, respectively, compared to the same period of 2019, due to the same reasons as the third quarter variances as well as the suspension of Constancia operations in the second quarter.

Molybdenum production in the third quarter of 2020 was higher than the same period in 2019 due to higher recovery and slightly higher grade. Year-to-date molybdenum production is in line with the same period in 2019.

We expect production of all metals and unit operating costs at Constancia to be in line with the revised full year guidance for 2020 that was released with our second quarter results.

*Reflects Constancia temporary suspension of operations in April and May.


Peru Cash Cost and Sustaining Cash Cost

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits1

$/lb

 

1.54

 

1.06

 

1.45

 

1.10

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits1

$/lb

 

2.29

 

1.53

 

2.05

 

1.48

1 Cash cost and sustaining cash costs per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, are not recognized under IFRS. For more detail on these non-IFRS financial performance measures, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures" section of this MD&A.

Cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $1.54 and $1.45, respectively. Cash cost increased 45% and 32%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. The overall increase is primarily due to lower copper production caused by lower grades and increasing ore hardness as we progress through the mine plan and lower by-product credits.

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits increased by 50% compared to the third quarter of 2019, mainly due to the same factors noted above, affecting cash costs as well as accelerated sustaining capital spending following a full ramp up of operations to normal levels in early July 2020 at Constancia. Sustaining cash cost increased 39% on a year-to-date basis, primarily due to the same factors noted above, offset by lower sustaining capital spending due to a curtailment of activity during the eight-week shutdown at Constancia in the second quarter of 2020.


Metal Sold

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Payable metal in concentrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

 

21,654

 

25,314

 

 

49,924

 

77,754

Gold

oz

 

3,753

 

3,858

 

7,689

 

14,132

Silver

oz

 

433,595

 

529,139

 

1,037,705

 

1,785,657

Molybdenum

tonnes

 

313

 

334

 

 

864

 

987

Quantities of payable metal sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were lower than the same period in 2019 primarily for the same reasons that affected contained metal production.


MANITOBA OPERATIONS REVIEW

Mines

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Lalor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore

tonnes

 

357,213

 

346,456

 

1,186,139

 

1,146,640

Copper

%

 

0.66

 

0.68

 

0.71

 

0.73

Zinc

%

 

5.98

 

6.16

 

5.81

 

6.41

Gold

g/tonne

 

2.28

 

2.21

 

2.40

 

2.00

Silver

g/tonne

 

21.23

 

25.56

 

25.45

 

24.54

777

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore

tonnes

 

264,905

 

273,319

 

826,720

 

840,440

Copper

%

 

0.98

 

1.33

 

1.30

 

1.44

Zinc

%

 

3.95

 

3.01

 

4.06

 

3.19

Gold

g/tonne

 

2.01

 

1.63

 

1.91

 

1.64

Silver

g/tonne

 

24.25

 

15.42

 

24.62

 

18.72

Total Mines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore

tonnes

 

622,118

 

619,775

 

2,012,859

 

1,987,080

Copper

%

 

0.80

 

0.97

 

0.95

 

1.03

Zinc

%

 

5.11

 

4.77

 

5.09

 

5.05

Gold

g/tonne

 

2.17

 

1.95

 

2.20

 

1.85

Silver

g/tonne

 

22.52

 

21.09

 

25.11

 

22.08


Unit Operating Costs1,2

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Mines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lalor

C$/tonne

 

97.38

 

102.16

 

95.63

 

105.96

777

C$/tonne

 

80.84

 

80.78

 

78.50

 

77.95

Total Mines

C$/tonne

 

90.34

 

92.74

 

88.60

 

94.11

1 Reflects costs per tonne of ore mined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Unit costs is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.



The Manitoba business unit had solid operating performance across the mines, mills and zinc plant during the third quarter. In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have maintained the controls that were developed in the early part of the year and our health and safety committees have continued to work collaboratively with local health units with a focus on keeping our employees and communities safe. 

Operational performance during the third quarter at both Lalor and 777 was strong, with ore production generally in line with the same period in 2019 and grades at both mines remaining in line with the mine plan. At Lalor, we completed a two-week planned maintenance program, on schedule and achieved a third quarter production rate averaging 4,600 tonnes per day outside of the maintenance period. The 777 mine maintained consistent and stable performance during the third quarter as it approaches its planned closure in 2022.

Operational readiness activities in support of the early start-up of New Britannia are on track, including ensuring that a sufficient and consistent volume of gold ore will be available. Underground development at Lalor in gold-rich lenses 25 and 27 is advancing ahead of schedule in preparation for the mid-2021 start-up of New Britannia, which is three months earlier than previously planned. Mining of the first stope in lens 27 was completed in September and the trend of increased precious metal production from Lalor is expected to continue. 

Total unit operating costs for the mines during the third quarter of 2020 decreased by 3% compared to the same period in 2019 mainly due to lower unit costs at Lalor. Year-to-date total unit operating costs for the mines decreased by 6% for the same reason.


Processing Facilities

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Stall Concentrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore

tonnes

 

335,739

 

318,539

 

1,040,127

 

979,678

Copper

%

 

0.68

 

0.64

 

0.71

 

0.71

Zinc

%

 

6.11

 

6.22

 

5.87

 

6.44

Gold

g/tonne

 

2.35

 

2.12

 

2.44

 

1.99

Silver

g/tonne

 

22.08

 

25.16

 

25.71

 

24.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper concentrate

tonnes

 

10,459

 

8,928

 

33,409

 

29,926

Concentrate grade

% Cu

 

18.22

 

19.40

 

19.04

 

19.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc concentrate

tonnes

 

38,070

 

35,439

 

111,467

 

112,054

Concentrate grade

% Zn

 

49.99

 

51.29

 

50.47

 

51.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper recovery

%

 

84.0

 

84.4

 

85.8

 

85.8

Zinc recovery

%

 

92.7

 

91.8

 

92.2

 

91.2

Gold recovery

%

 

57.4

 

54.3

 

60.3

 

55.0

Silver recovery

%

 

57.5

 

57.4

 

60.5

 

59.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contained metal in concentrate produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

 

1,906

 

1,732

 

6,362

 

5,975

Zinc

tonnes

 

19,030

 

18,178

 

56,256

 

57,570

Precious metals1

oz

 

16,063

 

13,910

 

54,991

 

41,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flin Flon Concentrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore

tonnes

 

322,156

 

331,216

 

979,651

 

987,477

Copper

%

 

0.99

 

1.22

 

1.21

 

1.33

Zinc

%

 

4.07

 

3.64

 

4.28

 

3.67

Gold

g/tonne

 

1.99

 

1.74

 

1.96

 

1.71

Silver

g/tonne

 

24.01

 

17.36

 

24.63

 

19.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper concentrate

tonnes

 

11,116

 

15,043

 

43,758

 

49,868

Concentrate grade

% Cu

 

24.16

 

23.92

 

23.07

 

23.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc concentrate

tonnes

 

22,590

 

20,482

 

71,154

 

60,847

Concentrate grade

% Zn

 

51.08

 

51.07

 

50.64

 

50.86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper recovery

%

 

83.9

 

89.1

 

85.4

 

88.4

Zinc recovery

%

 

87.9

 

86.7

 

85.9

 

85.4

Gold recovery

%

 

55.3

 

59.1

 

55.8

 

60.6

Silver recovery

%

 

42.0

 

48.7

 

45.8

 

51.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contained metal in concentrate produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

 

2,686

 

3,599

 

10,097

 

11,616

Zinc

tonnes

 

11,540

 

10,461

 

36,031

 

30,944

Precious metals1

oz

 

12,594

 

12,243

 

38,380

 

37,438

1 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a gold-equivalent basis.  For 2019, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 70:1. For 2020, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 89:1.




Unit Operating Costs1

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Annual

 

2020

Concentrators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stall

C$/tonne

 

24.28

 

26.38

 

23.58

 

25.57

 

 

Flin Flon

C$/tonne

 

23.89

 

22.93

 

23.19

 

22.91

 

 

Combined mine/mill unit operating costs 2,3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manitoba

C$/tonne

 

126

 

130

 

129

 

137

 

130 - 140

1 Reflects costs per tonne of milled ore.

 

2 Reflects combined mine, mill and G&A costs per tonne of milled ore.

3 Combined unit costs is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

At the Stall concentrator, ore processed during the third quarter of 2020 was 5% higher than the same period in 2019, despite a planned one-week outage on one of the grinding lines for capital upgrades. Year-to-date ore processed at Stall increased by 6% as a result of several continuous improvement initiatives and higher ore availability from the Lalor mine. Although lower than the first half of 2020, the trend of improved gold recoveries has continued compared to the same periods in 2019 due to improved ore characteristics and numerous operational improvement projects implemented at the Stall mill.

Ore processed in the Flin Flon concentrator in the third quarter of 2020 decreased by 3% compared to the same period in 2019 due to less Lalor ore required to be processed in Flin Flon as a result of higher throughput at the Stall mill. Metal recoveries at the Flin Flon concentrator during the third quarter of 2020 decreased slightly compared with the same period in 2019, which was in line with metallurgical models. Year-to-date ore processed at the Flin Flon mill remained largely unchanged from the same period in 2019.

Unit operating costs at Stall decreased by 8% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, due to increased throughput, whereas unit operating costs at Flin Flon were 4% higher over the same period because of reduced ore throughput. Manitoba combined mine, mill and G&A unit operating costs in the third quarter of 2020 decreased by 3% compared to the same period in 2019. Year-to-date combined mine, mill and G&A unit operating costs were 6% lower as the mines and mills delivered efficient results. Manitoba combined unit costs are expected to be within the guidance range for the full year 2020.

Manitoba contained metal in concentrate produced1

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Annual

 

2020

Copper

tonnes

4,592

 

5,331

 

16,459

 

17,591

 

18,000 - 22,000

Gold

oz

25,944

 

22,754

 

83,540

 

67,264

 

 

Silver

oz

241,477

 

237,933

 

874,997

 

782,198

 

 

Zinc

tonnes

30,570

 

28,639

 

92,287

 

88,514

 

105,000 - 125,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precious metals2

oz

28,657

 

26,153

 

93,371

 

78,438

 

110,000 - 135,000

1 Metal reported in concentrate is prior to deductions associated with smelter terms.

3 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a gold-equivalent basis. For 2019, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 70:1. For 2020, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 89:1.

In the third quarter of 2020, gold, silver and zinc production was 14%, 1%, and 7% higher, compared to the same period in 2019, due to higher head grades and higher gold and zinc recoveries. Copper production declined by 14% in the third quarter of 2020 due to lower head grades. Year-to-date, gold, silver and zinc production increased by 24%, 12% and 4%, respectively, due to higher throughput and higher gold and silver head grades. Year-to-date copper production decreased by 6% as head grades and recoveries decreased compared to the same period in 2019.


Fourth quarter 2020 production and sales volumes in Manitoba will be impacted by the production interruption at the 777 mine. With the implementation of production mitigation plans, we continue to expect to achieve full year guidance for Manitoba.

Zinc Plant

Zinc Production

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Annual

 

2020

Zinc Concentrate Treated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

tonnes

 

54,993

 

50,577

 

179,694

 

158,600

 

 

Refined Metal Produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

tonnes

 

26,818

 

24,319

 

82,819

 

75,524

 

100,000 - 112,000


Unit Operating Costs

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Guidance

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Annual

 

2020

Zinc Plant 1,2

C$/lb

 

0.48

 

0.54

 

0.47

 

0.50

 

0.45 - 0.52

1 Zinc unit operating costs include G&A costs.

 

2 Zinc unit costs is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.



Production of cast zinc in the third quarter of 2020 was 10% higher than the same period in 2019 while operating costs per pound of zinc metal produced were 11% lower over the same period. Year-to-date refined zinc metal production increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2019 due to higher equipment availability coupled with higher concentrate availability.

Full year production of cast zinc and zinc plant unit operating cost are expected to be within guidance ranges for 2020.


Manitoba Cash Cost and Sustaining Cash Cost

 

 

Three months ended

 

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Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Cost per pound of copper produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits 1

$/lb

 

(3.41

)

 

(1.31

)

 

(1.75

)

 

(0.57)

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits 1

$/lb

 

0.83

 

 

2.15

 

 

1.51

 

 

2.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost per pound of zinc produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost per pound of zinc produced, net of by-product credits 1

$/lb

 

0.02

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.45

 

Sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced, net of by-product credits 1

$/lb

 

0.66

 

 

1.18

 

 

0.72

 

 

0.98

 

1 Cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of copper & zinc produced, net of by-product credits, are not recognized under IFRS. For more detail on this non-IFRS financial performance measure, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures" section of this MD&A.

Cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, in the third quarter of 2020 was negative $3.41. These costs were lower compared to the same period in 2019, primarily as a result of higher by-product credits and lower mining costs, partially offset by lower copper production. Cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, for the first nine months of 2020 were lower compared to the same period, primarily due to the same reasons.

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, in the third quarter of 2020 was $0.83. These costs were lower compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to the reasons listed above slightly offset by increased sustaining capital expenditures. Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, for the first nine months of 2020 were lower compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to the same reasons.

Cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced, net of by-product credits, in the third quarter of 2020 were lower than the same period last year as a result of significantly higher by-product credits, lower mining costs and higher zinc production, partially offset by higher sustaining capital expenditures.

Cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced, net of by-product credits, were lower in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to increased zinc production, significantly higher by-product credits and lower mining costs, partially offset by higher sustaining capital expenditures.



Metal Sold

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Payable metal in concentrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

 

4,249

 

4,602

 

16,002

 

17,050

Gold

oz

 

26,852

 

21,630

 

80,081

 

64,523

Silver

oz

 

271,900

 

227,157

 

785,497

 

757,846

Refined zinc

tonnes

 

26,520

 

29,140

 

80,916

 

76,318



FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial Results

In the third quarter of 2020, we recorded a net loss of $24.0 million compared to a loss of $274.8 million for the same period in 2019, representing a reduction in loss of $250.8 million. Year-to date in 2020, we recorded a loss of $152.0 million compared to a loss of $342.4 million in the same period in 2019, reducing net loss by $190.4 million.

The following table provides further details on these variances:

(in $ millions)

Three months ended
September 30, 2020

Nine months ended
September 30, 2020

 

 

Increase (decrease) in components of profit or loss:

 

 

 

Revenues

24.8

 

(142.8

)

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

Mine operating costs

(2.8

)

34.2

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

(13.7

)

(12.6

) 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

(5.7

)

3.8

 

 

Exploration and evaluation expenses

4.9

 

10.3

 

 

Other expenses

1.8

 

35.6

 

 

Impairment

322.2

 

322.2

 

 

Net finance expense

(7.1

)

(20.2

)

 

Tax

(73.6

)

(40.1

) 

 

Reduction in loss for the period

250.8

 

190.4

 

 

Revenue

Revenue for the third quarter of 2020 was $316.1 million, $24.8 million or 9% higher than the same period in 2019, primarily as a result of higher realized copper and precious metals prices and higher gold sales volume as well as a variable consideration adjustment on our Manitoba stream revenue and lower comparative treatment and refining charges. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of copper and zinc.

Year-to-date revenue in 2020 was $770.1 million, $142.8 million or 16% lower than the same period in 2019, primarily as a result of significantly lower copper sales volumes in Peru as a result of an eight-week suspension of Constancia operations in the second quarter and lower copper grades as well as lower realized base metal prices and silver sales volumes. This was partially offset by higher realized gold prices, a variable consideration adjustment on stream revenue as well as lower comparative treatment and refining charges.



(in $ millions)

Three months ended
September 30, 2020

Nine months ended
September 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

Metals prices1

 

 

Higher (lower) copper prices

20.7

(5.4)

Lower zinc prices

(2.1)

(39.0)

Higher gold prices

13.4

33.6

Higher silver prices

1.8

1.0

Sales volumes

 

 

Lower copper sales volumes

(23.0)

(174.7)

(Lower) higher zinc sales volumes

(6.8)

12.9

Higher gold sales volumes

7.5

12.9

Lower silver sales volumes

(1.3)

(18.1)

Other

 

 

Change in derivative mark-to-market on zinc

1.4

0.6

Molybdenum and other volume and pricing differences

(1.5)

(9.8)

Variable consideration adjustments

9.5

23.0

Effect of lower treatment and refining charges

5.2

20.2

Increase (decrease) in revenue in 2020 compared to 2019

24.8

(142.8)

1 See discussion below for further information regarding metals prices.

 

 

Our revenue by significant product type is summarized below:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in $ millions)

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Copper

169.5

 

177.0

 

 

396.9

 

 

584.7

 

Zinc

65.0

 

75.0

 

 

187.5

 

 

212.8

 

Gold

44.9

 

28.4

 

 

131.7

 

 

83.1

 

Silver

6.9

 

5.5

 

 

18.0

 

 

20.8

 

Molybdenum

5.3

 

9.0

 

 

16.8

 

 

26.6

 

Other metals

2.2

 

1.0

 

 

4.0

 

 

3.5

 

Revenue from contracts

293.8

295.9

 

754.9

 

931.5

Amortization of deferred revenue - gold

9.0

 

8.1

 

 

19.4

 

 

24.2

Amortization of deferred revenue - silver

11.7

 

13.3

 

 

27.7

 

 

44.4

Amortization of deferred revenue - variable consideration adjustments - prior periods

9.5

 

-

 

 

6.7

 

 

(16.3)

Pricing and volume adjustments1

7.1

 

(5.8)

 

3.5

 

 

(8.5)

Treatment and refining charges

(15.0

)

(20.2)

 

(42.1

)

 

(62.3)

Revenue

316.1

291.3

 

770.1

 

913.0

1 Pricing and volume adjustments represents mark-to-market adjustments on provisionally prices sales, realized and unrealized changes to fair value for non-hedge derivative contracts and adjustments to originally invoiced weights and assays.

For further detail on variable consideration adjustments, refer to note 15 of our consolidated interim financial statements.


Realized sales prices

This measure is intended to enable management and investors to understand the average realized price of metals sold to third parties in each reporting period. The average realized price per unit sold does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

For sales of copper, gold and silver we may enter into non-hedge derivatives ("QP hedges") which are intended to manage the provisional pricing risk arising from quotational period terms in concentrate sales agreements. The QP hedges are not removed from the calculation of realized prices. We expect that gains and losses on QP hedges will offset provisional pricing adjustments on concentrate sales contracts.

Our realized prices for the third quarter in 2020 and 2019, respectively, are summarized below:

 

Realized prices1 for the

LME YTD

20202

 

Realized prices1 for the

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

LME QTD

20202

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

$/lb

2.94

2.96

 

2.60  

2.64

 

2.71

 

 

2.74  

Zinc3

$/lb

1.06

1.12

 

1.16  

0.97

 

1.05

 

 

1.26  

Gold4

$/oz

 

1,898

 

1,460  

 

 

1,803

 

 

1,421  

Silver4

$/oz

 

27.86

 

25.28

 

 

 

25.62

 

 

25.08

 

1 Realized prices exclude refining and treatment charges and are on the sale of finished metal or metal in concentrate. Realized prices include the effect of provisional pricing adjustments on prior period sales.

2 London Metal Exchange average for copper and zinc prices.

3 All sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were cast zinc metal. Zinc realized prices include premiums paid by customers for delivery of refined zinc metal, but exclude unrealized gains and losses related to non-hedge derivative contracts that are included in zinc revenues.

4 Sales of gold and silver from our 777 and Constancia mines are subject to our precious metals stream agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, pursuant to which we recognize deferred revenue for precious metals deliveries and also receive cash payments. Stream sales are included within realized prices and their respective deferred revenue and cash payment rates can be found on page 29.


The following tables provide a reconciliation of average realized price per unit sold, by metal, to revenues as shown in the consolidated interim financial statements.

Three months ended September 30, 2020

(in $ millions) 1

Copper

Zinc

Gold

Silver

Molybdenum

Other

Total

Revenue per financial statements

169.5

 

65.0

 

44.9

 

6.9

 

5.3

 

2.2

 

293.8

 

Amortization of deferred revenue

-

 

-

 

9.0

 

11.7

 

-

 

-

 

20.7

 

Pricing and volume adjustments2

(0.3

)

1.9

 

4.2

 

1.0

 

0.3

 

-

 

7.1

 

By-product credits 3

169.2

 

66.9

 

58.1

 

19.6

 

5.6

 

2.2

 

321.6

 

Derivative mark-to-market 4

-

 

(1.4

)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1.4

)

Revenue, excluding mark-to-market on non-QP hedges

169.2

 

65.5

 

58.1

 

19.6

 

5.6

 

2.2

 

320.2

 

Payable metal in concentrate sold 5

25,903

 

26,520

 

30,605

 

705,495

 

313

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 6

6,533

 

2,472

 

1,898

 

27.86

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 7

2.96

 

1.12

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

(in $ millions) 1

Copper

Zinc

Gold

Silver

Molybdenum

Other

Total

Revenue per financial statements

396.9

 

187.5

 

131.7

 

18.0

 

16.8

 

4.0

 

754.9

 

Amortization of deferred revenue

-

 

-

 

19.4

 

27.7

 

-

 

-

 

47.1

 

Pricing and volume adjustments2

(3.5

)

-

 

7.1

 

1.0

 

(1.1

)

-

 

3.5

 

By-product credits 3

393.4

 

187.5

 

158.2

 

46.7

 

15.7

 

4.0

 

805.5

 

Derivative mark-to-market 4

-

 

(0.9

)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(0.9

)

Revenue, excluding mark-to-market on non-QP hedges

393.4

 

186.6

 

158.2

 

46.7

 

15.7

 

4.0

 

804.6

 

Payable metal in concentrate sold 5

65,926

 

80,916

 

87,770

 

1,823,202

 

864

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 6

5,967

 

2,306

 

1,803

 

25.62

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 7

2.71

 

1.05

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1 Average realized price per unit sold may not calculate based on amounts presented in this table due to rounding.

2 Pricing and volume adjustments represents mark-to-market adjustments on provisionally priced sales, realized and unrealized changes to fair value for non-hedge derivative contracts and adjustments to originally invoiced weights and assays.

3 By-product credits subtotal is used in the calculated of cash cost per pound of copper and zinc produced, net of by-product credits. Cash cost per pound of copper and zinc produced, net of by-product credits, are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

4 Derivative mark-to-market excludes mark-to-market on QP hedges.

5 Copper and zinc shown in metric tonnes and gold and silver shown in ounces.

6 Realized price for copper, zinc and molybdenum in $/metric tonne and realized price for gold and silver in $/oz.

7 Realized price for copper, zinc and molybdenum in $/lb.




Three months ended September 30, 2019

(in $ millions) 1

Copper

Zinc

Gold

Silver

Molybdenum

Other

Total

Revenue per financial statements

177.0

 

75.0

 

28.4

 

5.5

 

9.0

 

1.0

 

295.9

 

Amortization of deferred revenue

-

 

-

 

8.1

 

13.3

 

-

 

-

 

21.4

 

Pricing and volume adjustments2

(5.5

)

(0.6

)

0.7

 

0.3

 

(0.7

)

-

 

(5.8

)

By-product credits 3

171.5

 

74.4

 

37.2

 

19.1

 

8.3

 

1.0

 

311.5

 

Derivative mark-to-market 4

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Revenue, excluding mark-to-market on non-QP hedges

171.5

 

74.4

 

37.2

 

19.1

 

8.3

 

1.0

 

311.5

 

Payable metal in concentrate sold 5

29,916

 

29,140

 

25,488

 

756,296

 

334

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 6

5,735

 

2,551

 

1,460

 

25.28

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 7

2.60

 

1.16

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

(in $ millions) 1

Copper

Zinc

Gold

Silver

Molybdenum

Other

Total

Revenue per financial statements

584.7

 

212.8

 

83.1

 

20.8

 

26.6

 

3.5

 

931.5

 

Amortization of deferred revenue

-

 

-

 

24.2

 

44.4

 

-

 

-

 

68.6

 

Pricing and volume adjustments2

(11.2

)

0.2

 

4.4

 

(1.4

)

(0.5

)

-

 

(8.5

)

By-product credits 3

573.5

 

213.0

 

111.7

 

63.8

 

26.1

 

3.5

 

991.6

 

Derivative mark-to-market4

-

 

(0.3

)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(0.3

)

Revenue, excluding mark-to-market on non-QP hedges

573.5

 

212.7

 

111.7

 

63.8

 

26.1

 

3.5

 

991.3

 

Payable metal in concentrate sold 5

94,804

 

76,318

 

78,655

 

2,543,503

 

987

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 6

6,049

 

2,788

 

1,421

 

25.08

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Realized price 7

2.74

 

1.26

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1 Average realized price per unit sold may not calculate based on amounts presented in this table due to rounding.

2 Pricing and volume adjustments represents mark-to-market adjustments on provisionally priced sales, realized and unrealized changes to fair value for non-hedge derivative contracts and adjustments to originally invoiced weights and assays.

3 By-product credits subtotal is used in the calculated of cash cost per pound of copper and zinc produced, net of by-product credits. Cash cost per pound of copper and zinc produced, net of by-product credits, are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

4 Derivative mark-to-market excludes mark-to-market on QP hedges.

5 Copper and zinc shown in metric tonnes and gold and silver shown in ounces.

6 Realized price for copper, zinc and molybdenum in $/metric tonne and realized price for gold and silver in $/oz.

7 Realized price for copper, zinc and molybdenum in $/lb.

The price, quantity and mix of metals sold, affect our revenue, operating cash flow and profit. Revenue from metals sales can vary from quarter to quarter due to production levels, shipping volumes and transfer of risk and title to customers.


Stream Sales

The following table shows stream sales included within realized prices and their respective deferred revenue and cash payment rates:

 

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2020

 

 

Manitoba

Peru

Manitoba

Peru

Gold

oz

5,845

2,107

13,067

4,451

Silver

oz

121,042

415,069

262,484

1,018,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold deferred revenue drawdown rate1,2

$/oz

1,185

976

1,155

976

Gold cash rate3

$/oz

423

408

421

405

Total gold stream realized price

$/oz

1,608

1,384

1,576

1,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver deferred revenue drawdown rate1,2

$/oz

22.81

21.52

22.07

21.52

Silver cash rate3

$/oz

6.24

6.02

6.21

5.98

Total silver stream realized price

$/oz

29.05

27.54

28.28

27.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Sep. 30, 2019

Manitoba

Peru

Manitoba

Peru

Gold

oz

4,672

2,737

13,580

8,647

Silver

oz

85,881

521,360

293,981

1,733,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold deferred revenue drawdown rate1,2

$/oz

1,183

948

1,176

948

Gold cash rate 3

$/oz

419

404

417

401

Total gold stream realized price

$/oz

1,602

1,352

1,593

1,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver deferred revenue drawdown rate1,2

$/oz

22.63

21.77

22.48

21.77

Silver cash rate 3

$/oz

6.18

5.96

6.15

5.92

Total silver stream realized price

$/oz

28.81

27.73

28.63

27.69

1Subsequent to the variable consideration adjustment recorded on August 1, 2020 the deferred revenue amortization is recorded in Manitoba at C$1,589/oz and C$30.63/oz for gold and silver (for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 - C$1,589/oz and C$30.40/oz for gold and silver), respectively, and converted to US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time of revenue recognition.

2 Deferred revenue drawdown rates for gold and silver do not include variable consideration adjustments.

3 The gold and silver cash rate for Manitoba increased by 1% from $400/oz and $5.90/oz effective August 1, 2015. Subsequently every year, on August 1, the cash rate will increase by 1% compounded. The weighted average cash rate is disclosed. The gold and silver cash rate for Peru increased by 1% from $400/oz and $5.90/oz effective July 1, 2019. Subsequently every year, on July 1, the cash rate will increase by 1% compounded. The weighted average cash rate is disclosed.



Cost of Sales

Our detailed cost of sales is summarized as follows:

(in thousands)

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Peru

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

18,220

 

 

18,274

 

 

45,757

 

 

63,884

 

 

Milling

42,836

 

 

38,064

 

 

94,877

 

 

116,053

 

 

Changes in product inventory

4,824

 

 

(5,075

)

 

2,666

 

 

(10,723

)

 

Depreciation and amortization

53,021

 

 

47,236

 

 

133,414

 

 

152,188

 

 

G&A

12,627

 

 

14,763

 

 

28,852

 

 

41,748

 

 

Overhead costs related to suspension of activities (cash)

-

 

 

-

 

 

15,810

 

 

-

 

 

Inventory adjustments

-

 

 

385

 

 

2,221

 

 

604

 

 

Freight, royalties and other charges

11,865

 

 

14,776

 

 

28,527

 

 

42,467

 

 

Total Peru cost of sales

143,393

 

 

128,423

 

 

352,124

 

 

406,221

 

 

Manitoba

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

42,224

 

 

43,525

 

 

131,711

 

 

140,637

 

 

Milling

11,901

 

 

12,118

 

 

34,910

 

 

35,873

 

 

Zinc plant

17,504

 

 

18,552

 

 

53,063

 

 

52,795

 

 

Changes in product inventory

(2,595

)

 

3,317

 

 

25

 

 

(7,680

)

 

Depreciation and amortization

42,977

 

 

35,050

 

 

129,830

 

 

98,422

 

 

G&A

12,231

 

 

11,552

 

 

37,439

 

 

35,619

 

 

Freight, royalties and other charges

9,195

 

 

7,790

 

 

26,393

 

 

25,158

 

 

Total Manitoba cost of sales

133,437

 

 

131,904

 

 

413,371

 

 

380,824

 

 

Cost of sales

276,830

 

 

260,327

 

 

765,495

 

 

787,045

 

 

Total cost of sales for the third quarter of 2020 was $276.8 million, reflecting an increase of $16.5 million from the third quarter of 2019. Cost of sales related to Peru increased in the third quarter of 2020, compared to the same period of 2019, by $15.0 million. The increase is primarily the result of changes in product inventory, increased depreciation charges and increased milling costs. In Manitoba, cost of sales increased by $1.5 million, compared to the third quarter of 2019, primarily as a result of higher depreciation costs from an increase to our decommissioning and restoration assets offset by changes in product inventory.

Year-to-date, cost of sales was $765.5 million, which was $21.6 million less than the same period in 2019. The decrease is principally related to lower production costs from an eight-week suspension of Constancia operations in the second quarter of 2020. During the shut-down, an adjustment to cost of sales was recorded for $31.9 million of fixed overhead costs (cash: $15.8 million, non-cash: $16.1 million included in depreciation) that would ordinarily have been capitalized to inventories and property, plant, and equipment. In Manitoba, depreciation increased by $31.4 million as a result of increases to our decommissioning and restoration obligation assets that were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019 and are being depreciated straight-line through to the end of the mine life in 2022.

For details on unit operating costs refer to the respective tables in the "Operations Review" section of this MD&A.


For the third quarter of 2020, other significant variances in expenses from operations, compared to the same period in 2019, include the following:

- Selling and administrative expense increased by $5.7 million compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was mainly due to higher stock-based compensation charges as a result of the relative impact of the revaluation of previously issued share units to higher share prices, partially offset by a general reduction in consulting and travel costs.

- Exploration and evaluation expenses decreased by $4.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2019, in line with the reduced 2020 exploration budget compared to 2019.

- Impairment losses decreased by $322.2 million as a result of an impairment charge recorded in the third quarter of 2019 in our investment in the Rosemont project.

For 2020 year-to-date, other significant variances in expenses from operations, compared to 2019, include the following:

- Selling and administrative expense decreased by $3.8 million compared to the same period in 2019. This decrease was mainly due to a general reduction in consulting, legal and travel costs, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation charges as a result of the relative impact of revaluation of previously issued share units to higher share prices.

- Other expenses decreased by $35.6 million due to the write down of a joint venture receivable from prior year of $26.0 million as well as the recognition of a delivery obligation related to the Pampacancha deposit from prior year of $7.5 million, neither of which reoccurred in the current year.

- Exploration and evaluation expenses decreased by $10.3 million in line with the reduced 2020 exploration budget compared to 2019.

- Impairment losses decreased by $322.2 million as a result of an impairment charge recorded in the third quarter of 2019 in our investment in the Rosemont project.


Net finance expense

(in $ thousands)

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance costs - accrued or payable:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense on long-term debt

 

21,738

 

19,584

 

 

61,102

 

58,674

 

Withholding taxes

 

2,142

 

1,980

 

 

6,172

 

6,248

 

Tender premium on 7.25% senior unsecured notes

 

7,252

 

-

 

 

7,252

 

-

 

Other accrued/payable costs (income)1

 

1,541

 

105

 

 

4,789

 

369

 

Total finance costs - accrued or payable

 

32,673

 

21,669

 

 

79,315

 

65,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance costs - non-cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion on streaming agreements2

 

10,785

 

15,944

 

 

42,816

 

53,827

 

Interest capitalized

 

-

 

(3,298)

 

 

-

 

(9,890)

 

Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

(2,750

)

2,072

 

 

8,150

 

212

 

Write off unamortized transaction costs

 

3,817

 

-

 

 

3,817

 

-

 

Other non-cash costs3

 

247

 

1,271

 

 

1,536

 

5,943

 

Total finance costs - non-cash

 

12,099

 

15,989

 

 

56,319

 

50,092

 

Net finance expense

 

44,772

 

37,658

 

 

135,634

 

115,383

 

1 Includes interest income and other finance expense.

2 Includes variable consideration adjustment (prior periods).

3 Includes accretion on community agreements, unwinding of discount on provisions, and net foreign exchange losses (gains).

Compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019, net finance expense increased by $7.1 million.  Accrued finance costs increased by $11.0 million mostly due to a $7.3 million early redemption premium paid to holders of our Redeemed Notes. Non-cash finance costs decreased by $3.9 million primarily as a result of a net increase of $6.3 million in the market value of our investments measured through profit or loss consisting of securities in Canadian metals and mining companies as well as a $4.7 million variable consideration adjustment reducing the accretion expense on our stream arrangements. Offsetting these gains was a $3.8 million write-down of unamortized transaction costs and a $3.3 million increase in net interest charges as we no longer capitalize interest costs on the Rosemont project effective October 1, 2019, due to its delay in development.

On a year-to-date basis, net finance expense increased by $20.2 million compared to the same period in 2019 mainly for the reasons as described above and due to $16.7 million in losses from the non-cash revaluation of our gold prepayment liability measured through profit or loss.


Tax Recovery

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, tax recovery decreased by $73.6 million and $40.1 million, respectively, compared to the same period in 2019. The following table provides further details:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

(in $ thousands)

 

 

Deferred tax recovery - income tax 1

(669)

 

(80,892)

 

(28,194)

 

(84,004)

Deferred tax (recovery) expense - mining tax 1

(2,245)

 

2,442 

 

(3,075)

 

112 

Total deferred tax recovery

(2,914)

 

(78,450)

 

(31,269)

 

(83,892)

Current tax expense - income tax

 

6,542 

 

360 

 

11,134 

Current tax expense (recovery) - mining tax

2,916 

 

(1,573)

 

2,899 

 

4,704 

Total current tax expense

2,925 

 

4,969 

 

3,259 

 

15,838 

Tax expense (recovery)

11 

 

(73,571)

 

(28,010)

 

(68,054)

1 Deferred tax expense (recovery) represents our draw down/increase of non-cash deferred income and mining tax assets/liabilities.

Income Tax Recovery

Applying the estimated Canadian statutory income tax rate of 27.0% to our loss before taxes of $180.0 million for the year-to-date period in 2020 would have resulted in a tax recovery of approximately $48.6 million; however, we recorded an income tax recovery of $27.8 million. The significant items causing our effective income tax rate to be different than the 27.0% estimated Canadian statutory income tax rate include:

- Deferred tax expense of approximately $5.5 million as certain non-monetary assets are recognized at historical cost while the tax bases of the assets change as the exchange rates fluctuates, which creates taxable temporary differences.

- Certain deductible temporary differences mostly with respect to Peru, and mostly relating to the decommissioning and restoration liabilities, were not recognized as we have determined that it is not probable that we will realize the recovery of these deferred tax assets based on the timing of the reversals of the deductible temporary differences and the future projected taxable profit of the Peruvian operations.  This has resulted in deferred tax expense of $7.9 million.

- Certain deductible temporary differences with respect to Manitoba, and mostly relating to the decommissioning and restoration liabilities, were not recognized as we have determined that it is not probable that we will realize the recovery of these deferred tax assets based on the timing of the reversals of the deductible temporary differences and the future projected taxable profit of the Manitoba operations. Adjusted for the average annual effective tax rate methodology, this resulted in deferred tax expense of $4.5 million.

- Certain deductible temporary differences with respect to our foreign operations are recorded using an income tax rate other than the Canadian statutory income tax rate of 27%, resulting in a deferred tax expense of $4.3 million.

- Certain foreign exchange gains and other items are not taxable for local income tax purposes and therefore result in a deferred tax recovery of approximately $1.5 million.


Mining Tax Recovery

Applying the estimated Manitoba mining tax rate of 10.0% to our loss before taxes of $180.0 million for the year-to-date period in 2020 would have resulted in a tax recovery of approximately $18.0 million; however, we recorded a mining tax recovery of $0.2 million. Effective mining tax rates can vary significantly based on the composition of our earnings and the expected amount of mining taxable profits. Corporate costs and other costs not related to mining operations are not deductible in computing mining profits. A brief description of how mining taxes are calculated in our various business units is discussed below.

Manitoba

The Province of Manitoba imposes mining tax on profit related to the sale of mineral products mined in the Province of Manitoba (mining taxable profit) at the following rates:

- 10% of total mining taxable profit if mining profit is C$50 million or less;

- 15% of total mining taxable profit if mining profits are between C$55 million and C$100 million; and

- 17% of total mining taxable profit if mining profits exceed C$105 million.

We estimate that the tax rate that will be applicable when temporary differences reverse will be approximately 10.0%.

Peru

The Peruvian government imposes two parallel mining tax regimes, the Special Mining Tax and the Modified Royalty, on companies' operating mining income on a sliding scale, with progressive rates ranging from 2.0% to 8.4% and 1.0% to 12.0%, respectively. Based on financial forecasts, we have recorded a deferred tax liability as at September 30, 2020, at the tax rate we expect to apply when temporary differences reverse.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Senior Unsecured Notes Refinancing

On September 23, 2020, we completed the offering of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due April 2029. The New Notes are governed by an indenture, dated as of September 23, 2020, among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto as guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

The proceeds from this offering were primarily used to redeem all $400.0 million of our outstanding 7.250% Redeemed Notes, including the payment of accrued and unpaid interest and a call premium of $7.3 million, and to pay transaction costs associated with the New Notes.

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities

On August 31, 2020, we completed an amendment to our senior secured revolving credit facilities (the "Credit Facilities"). As a result of the amendment, the total available borrowings under the Credit Facilities has decreased to $400.0 million from $550.0 million to reflect our anticipated business requirements until June 2022 when the Credit Facilities mature. We also revised various financial covenants as follows:

- Maintaining net debt to EBITDA ratio of less than:

 5.25:1 from September 30, 2020 to December 31, 2021; and,

 3.50:1 from January 1, 2022 to maturity.

-  Maintaining an interest coverage ratio of greater than:

 2.50:1 from September 30, 2020 to December 31, 2021; and,

 3.00:1 from January 1, 2022 to maturity.

- Maintaining a minimum liquidity of greater than $50 million to December 31, 2021.


The EBITDA calculation for the purposes of the covenants may differ from the non-IFRS measure of adjusted EBITDA shown in this MD&A. As at September 30, 2020, our liquidity includes $449.0 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as undrawn availability of $291.4 million under our Credit Facilities. As at September 30, 2020, we are in compliance with our covenants under the Credit Facilities and have drawn $108.6 million in letters of credit under the Credit Facilities.

As at September 30, 2020, the Arizona business unit had $8.6 million in surety bonds and the Peru business unit had $20.0 million in surety bonds issued to support future reclamation and closure obligations. The Peru business unit also had $45.0 million in letters of credit issued with various Peruvian financial institutions. No cash collateral is required to be posted under these letters of credit or surety bonds.

Financial Condition

Financial Condition as at September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $52.9 million during the first nine months of the year to $449.0 million as at September 30, 2020. This increase was mainly the result of cash flow from operating activities of $118.4 million, $115.0 million of proceeds from the gold prepay transaction and approximately $191.8 million in net proceeds raised from our New Notes offering. Offsetting these cash inflows was $243.3 million of capital investments primarily at our Peru and Manitoba operations, interest payments of $81.5 million, other leasing and financing costs of $39.0 million, a $7.3 million premium paid to redeem our 2023 Notes and paid dividends of $3.8 million. We hold the majority of our cash and cash equivalents in low-risk, liquid investments with major Canadian and Peruvian financial institutions.

Working capital increased by $132.2 million to $403.4 million from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020, primarily due to the cash and cash equivalent increase of $52.9 million, a decrease in our trade and other payables  of $35.2 million arising mainly from timing of interest payments on our senior unsecured notes, an increase of $23.0 in accounts receivable due to timing of cash receipts, a reduction of the current portion of deferred revenue by $13.6 million based on changes in expected future stream deliveries, and a decrease in other current financial liabilities of $9.5 million mainly as a result of a reduction in the fair value of certain provisionally priced sales receivables and other embedded derivatives.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:

(in $ thousands)

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Operating cash flow before changes in non-cash

working capital

 

84,383 

 

71,204 

 

155,792 

 

238,143 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

(6,448)

 

(27,721)

 

(37,402)

 

(25,953)

Cash generated from operating activities

 

77,935 

 

43,483 

 

118,390 

 

212,190 

Cash (used in) generated by investing activities

 

(144,164)

 

(75,535)

 

(241,520)

 

(205,679)

Cash generated by (used in) financing activities

 

124,845 

 

(59,050)

 

175,285 

 

(123,392)

Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

(738)

 

13

 

 

713 

 

(178)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

57,878 

 

(91,089)

 

52,868 

 

(117,059)



Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Cash generated from operating activities was $77.9 million during the third quarter of 2020, an increase of $34.5 million compared with the same period in 2019. Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital was $84.4 million during the third quarter of 2020, reflecting an increase of $13.2 million compared to the third quarter of 2019. The increase in operating cash flow is primarily the result of higher realized copper and precious metals prices and higher gold sales volume. This was partially offset by lower sales volumes of copper and zinc compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Year-to-date cash generated from operating activities was $118.4 million, representing a decrease of $93.8 million compared to the same period in 2019. Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital was $155.8 million during the first nine months of 2020, compared to $238.1 million during the same period in 2019. The year-to-date decrease in operating cash flow is due to significantly lower copper sales volumes in Peru as a result of an eight-week suspension of Constancia operations in the second quarter and lower copper grades as well as lower realized base metal prices and silver sales volumes. This was partially offset by higher realized gold prices.

Cash Flow from Investing and Financing Activities

During the third quarter of 2020, we used $19.3 million in investing and financing activities, primarily driven by $144.5 million of capital expenditures, interest payments of $44.1 million, capitalized lease payments of $9.4 million and other financing payments of $11.5 million. Offsetting these payments was net proceeds of $191.8 million from our New Notes offering, net of transaction costs.

Year-to-date, we used $66.2 million in investing and financing activities, composed primarily of $243.3 million of capital investments, interest payments of $81.5 million, capitalized lease payments of $26.6 million and other financing payments of $19.6 million, partially offset by net proceeds of $191.8 million from our New Notes offering, and $115.0 million of proceeds from the gold prepay transaction.


Capital Expenditures

The following summarizes accrued and cash additions to capital assets for the periods indicated:

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Guidance

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

Annual

(in $ millions)

2020 1

Manitoba sustaining capital expenditures

23.3

 

44.5

 

74.3

 

95.7

 

100.0

Peru sustaining capital expenditures 2

35.0

 

25.0

 

54.2

 

53.5

 

80.0

Total sustaining capital expenditures

58.3

 

69.5

 

128.5

 

149.2

 

180.0

Arizona capitalized costs

2.0

 

16.0

 

9.7

 

29.4

 

20.0

Peru growth capitalized expenditures 3

25.7

 

0.3

 

95.9

 

0.9

 

70.0

Manitoba growth capitalized expenditures

15.7

 

3.7

 

30.4

 

6.9

 

80.0

Other capitalized costs 4

(6.5

)

18.1

 

53.3

 

41.6

 

 

Capitalized exploration

1.0

 

4.8

 

3.3

 

6.8

 

15.0

Capitalized interest

-

 

3.3

 

-

 

9.9

 

 

Total other capitalized costs

37.9

 

46.2

 

192.6

 

95.5

 

 

Total capital additions

96.2

 

115.7

 

321.1

 

244.7

 

 

Reconciliation to cash capital additions:

 

 

 

 

 

Decommissioning and restoration obligation

7.7

 

(16.4

)

(50.8

)

(42.8

)

 

Capitalized interest

-

 

(3.3

)

-

 

(9.9

)

 

Right-of-use asset additions

(10.2

)

(15.2

)

(17.4

)

(19.8

)

 

Change in community agreement accruals

55.3

 

-

 

(7.1

)

-

 

 

Change in capital accruals and other

(4.5

) 

(2.7

)

(2.5

)

(1.8

)

 

Total cash capital additions

144.5

 

78.1

 

243.3

 

170.4

 

 

1 Reflects Manitoba guidance issued February 20, 2020 and updated Peru guidance issued August 11, 2020.

2 Peru sustaining capital expenditures includes capitalized stripping costs.

3 Hudbay's initial growth capital guidance for Peru of $70 million did not include the cost of the individual land user agreements due to the ongoing nature of the negotiations and, as indicated by accrued expenditures to date, full year growth capital spending for Peru will exceed that initial guidance once all land user agreements are concluded.

4 Other capitalized costs include decommissioning and restoration adjustments.

Sustaining capital expenditures in Manitoba for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $23.3 million and $74.3 million respectively, representing a decrease of $21.2 million and a decrease of $21.4 million compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease is due to a reduction in capital development at the 777 mine as it nears the end of its mine life in 2022.

Sustaining capital expenditures in Peru for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $35.0 million and $54.2 million respectively, representing increases of $10.0 million and  $0.7 million, respectively, from the same period in 2019. The increase in Peru sustaining capital expenditures compared to the same period last year was mainly due to the shifting of costs from the second quarter to the third quarter due to a temporary suspension of operations at Constancia earlier this year. Increased expenditures in the current quarter primarily relate to additions to in mine and plant equipment capitalized leases.

We expect consolidated sustaining capital expenditures in 2020 to be in line with full year guidance.

Year-to-date Peru growth capital of $95.9 million includes the recognition of future spending obligations arising from the execution of the surface rights agreement with the local community and agreements related to current uses of the land by certain community members. During the first nine months of 2020, we made payments of approximately $84.3 million, representing the majority of expenditures under these agreements. As previously disclosed, the company's initial growth capital guidance for Peru of $70.0 million did not include the cost of the individual land user agreements due to the ongoing nature of the negotiations and, as indicated by accrued expenditures to date, full year growth capital spending for Peru will exceed that initial guidance once all land user agreements are concluded.


Year-to-date Manitoba growth capital of $30.4 million includes spending for the New Britannia refurbishment project which includes construction of the new copper flotation building and construction of a pipeline between the New Britannia and Stall mills. The project is currently approximately 64% complete and is tracking ahead of schedule while remaining on budget. Full year growth capital spending for Manitoba is expected to be lower than guidance as some anticipated 2020 capital spend is forecast to be incurred in 2021.

Other capitalized costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were negative $6.5 million and $53.3 million, respectively, and relate primarily to the remeasurement of previously recognized decommissioning and restoration liabilities at our Peru and Manitoba operations.

Capital Commitments

As at September 30, 2020, we had outstanding capital commitments in Canada of approximately $42.9 million of which $37.7 million can be terminated, approximately $34.7 million in Peru primarily related to exploration option agreements, all of which can be terminated, and approximately $179.8 million in Arizona, primarily related to our Rosemont project, of which approximately $89.2 million can be terminated.


Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations as at September 30, 2020:

 

Less than
12 months

13 - 36
months

37 - 60
months

More than
60 months

Payment Schedule (in $ millions)

Total

Long-term debt obligations1

1,728.1

 

69.5

 

169.5

 

742.1

 

747.0

 

Gold prepayment obligation3

132.0

 

-

 

116.4

 

15.6

 

-

 

Lease obligations

146.0

 

96.4

 

42.8

 

2.5

 

4.3

 

Purchase obligation - capital commitments

257.4

 

58.3

 

24.5

 

27.4

 

147.2

 

Purchase obligation - other commitments2

912.4

 

366.8

 

322.0

 

166.6

 

57.0

 

Pension and other employee future benefits obligations3

205.6

 

20.1

 

34.7

 

9.4

 

141.4

 

Community agreement obligations

59.9

 

11.5

 

9.9

 

7.0

 

31.5

 

Decommissioning and restoration obligations4

261.6

 

21.7

 

27.8

 

5.7

 

206.4

 

Total

3,703.0

 

644.3

 

747.6

 

976.3

 

1,334.8

 

1 Long-term debt obligations include scheduled interest payments, as well as principal repayments.

2 Primarily made up of long-term agreements with operational suppliers, obligations for power purchase, Pampacancha delivery obligation, concentrate handling, fleet and port services, as well as deferred consideration arising from the acquisition of Rosemont's minority interest.

3 Discounted.

4 Undiscounted before inflation.



In addition to the contractual obligations included in the above payment schedule, we also have the following commitments which impact our financial position:

- A profit-sharing plan with most Manitoba employees;

- A profit-sharing plan with all Peru employees;

- Wheaton precious metals stream agreements for the 777 mine and Constancia mines;

- A net smelter returns royalty agreement related to the 777 mine; and,

- Government royalty payments related to the Constancia mine.

Outstanding Share Data

As of November 2, 2020, there were 261,272,151 common shares of Hudbay issued and outstanding. In addition, there were 1,567,593 stock options outstanding.

TREND ANALYSIS AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

A detailed quarterly and annual summary of financial and operating performance can be found in the "Summary of Results" section at the end of this MD&A. The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information for each of our eight most recently completed quarters:

 

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

(in $ millions)

 

Q3

Q2

Q1

 

Q4

Q3

 

Q2

Q1

 

Q4

Revenue

 

316.1

208.9

245.1

 

324.5

291.3

 

329.4

292.3

 

351.8

Gross margin

 

39.3

(12.7)

(22.0)

 

25.6

31.0

 

43.1

51.8

 

75.2

(Loss) profit before tax

 

(23.9)

(74.6)

(81.5)

 

(42.4)

(348.4)

 

(43.9)

(18.1)

 

17.7

(Loss) profit

 

(24.0)

(51.9)

(76.1)

 

(1.5)

(274.8)

 

(54.1)

(13.4)

 

(3.5)

Adjusted net (loss) earnings1

 

(25.4)

(39.7)

(39.4)

 

(24.6)

(23.2)

 

(8.1)

7.3

 

13.3

(Loss) earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted

 

(0.09)

(0.20)

(0.29)

 

(0.01)

(1.05)

 

(0.21)

(0.05)

 

(0.01)

Adjusted net (loss) earningsper share

 

(0.10)

(0.15)

(0.15)

 

(0.09)

(0.09)

 

(0.03)

0.03

 

0.05

Operating cash flow2

 

84.4

29.5

42.0

 

69.1

71.2

 

81.3

85.7

 

104.3

Adjusted EBITDA1

 

96.1

49.1

55.0

 

82.2

76.2

 

95.9

104.2

 

120.7

1 Adjusted net (loss) earnings, adjusted net (loss) earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A.

 

2 Operating cash flow before changes in non-cash working capital.

During the third quarter of 2020, our business was able to adapt to the global impact of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We benefited from increasing commodity prices and consistent, uninterrupted operations in Manitoba and Peru while adhering to established health and safety protocols. During the quarter, we redeemed our 2023 senior unsecured notes and issued new senior unsecured notes maturing in 2029 raising incremental gross proceeds of $200 million. Our third quarter results were impacted by a $7.3 million premium paid to redeem the 2023 notes as well as a $3.8 million write-down of unamortized transaction costs offset by an after-tax non-cash adjustment of $9.0 million on our streaming revenues.

Due to the temporary suspension of operations at Constancia throughout April and into mid-May 2020, we had lower second quarter production and sales volumes and higher production costs by $25.6 million as a result of the immediate recognition of fixed overhead production costs incurred during the suspension. The first quarter results were less impacted by the shutdown and reflected $6.3 million of shutdown-related production costs as well as an inventory write-down of $10.4 million triggered by lower copper prices.


In 2019, the lower realized prices for copper and zinc, combined with a trend towards lower copper grades in the Constancia mine plan and the closure of the Reed copper mine in August 2018 resulted in lower revenues and gross margin, despite the lower Constancia grades being partially offset by higher mill throughput and recoveries. Earnings in 2019 were also impacted by an after-tax impairment charge of $242.1 million in the third quarter of 2019, as well as a UCM receivable write down of $26.0 million in the second quarter of 2019. In the first quarter of 2019, pre-tax revenue and finance expenses were negatively impacted by a $22.3 million charge due to a deferred revenue adjustment arising from higher net mineral reserves and resources.


NON-IFRS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted net earnings (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, net debt, cash cost, sustaining and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced and combined unit cost and zinc plant unit cost are non-IFRS performance measures. These measures do not have a meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS and are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under IFRS. Other companies may calculate these measures differently.

Management believes adjusted net earnings (loss) and adjusted net earnings (loss) per share better reflect the Company's performance for the current period and are better indications of its expected performance in future periods. These measures are used internally by the Company to evaluate the performance of its underlying operations and to assist with its planning and forecasting of future operating results. As such, the Company believes these measures are useful to investors in assessing the Company's underlying performance. We provide adjusted EBITDA to help users analyze our results and to provide additional information about our ongoing cash generating potential in order to assess our capacity to service and repay debt, carry out investments and cover working capital needs. Net debt is shown because it is a performance measure used by the Company to assess our financial position. Cash cost, sustaining and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced are shown because we believe they help investors and management assess the performance of our operations, including the margin generated by the operations and the Company. Cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced are shown because we believe they help investors and management assess the performance of our Manitoba operations. Combined unit cost and zinc plant unit cost is shown because we believe they help investors and management assess our cost structure and margins that are not impacted by variability in by-product commodity prices.

In the first half of 2020, a government-imposed shutdown of non-essential businesses led to a temporary suspension of our Constancia mining operations. As such, fixed overhead production costs incurred during the suspension were directly charged to cost of sales. These costs did not contribute to production of inventory and were therefore excluded from the calculations of adjusted net earnings (loss), adjusted EBITDA and cash costs.


Adjusted Net Earnings (Loss)

Adjusted net earnings (loss) represents net earnings (loss) excluding certain impacts, net of taxes, such as changes in estimates of asset retirement obligations at closed sites, mark-to-market adjustments, impairment charges and reversal of impairment charges, write-down of assets, and foreign exchange (gain) loss. These measures are not necessarily indicative of net earnings (loss) or cash flows as determined under IFRS.

The following table provides a reconciliation of earnings (loss) per the consolidated interim income statements, to adjusted net earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in $ millions)

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Loss for the period

(24.0

)

(274.8

)

 

(152.0

)

 

(342.4

)

Tax expense (recovery)

0.1

 

(73.6

)

 

(28.0

)

 

(68.0

Loss before tax

(23.9

)

(348.4

)

 

(180.0

)

 

(410.4

)

Adjusting items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark-to-market adjustments1

1.9

 

(0.8

)

 

13.7

 

 

0.8

 

Rosemont impairment

-

 

322.2

 

 

-

 

 

322.2

 

Peru inventory write-down

-

 

-

 

 

2.2

 

 

-

 

Peru cost of sales direct charge from temporary shutdown

-

 

-

 

 

31.9

 

 

-

 

Write down of UCM receivable

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

26.0

 

Costs associated with proxy contest

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3.0

 

Variable consideration adjustment - stream revenue

(14.1

)

-

 

 

(10.4

)

 

22.3

 

Pampacancha delivery obligation

-

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

7.5

 

Foreign exchange gain

(1.2

)

(0.1

)

 

(4.2

)

 

1.7

 

Write-down of unamortized transaction costs

3.8

 

-

 

 

3.8

 

 

-

 

Premium paid on redemption of notes

7.3

 

-

 

 

7.3

 

 

-

 

Adjusted loss before income taxes

(26.2

)

(27.1

)

 

(135.7

)

 

(26.9

)

Tax expense (recovery)

(0.1

)

73.6

 

 

28.0

 

 

68.0

 

Tax impact of adjusting items

0.1

 

(78.9

)

 

(14.2

)

 

(86.2

)

Dividend withholding tax

-

 

6.9

 

 

-

 

 

6.9

 

Non-cash deferred tax adjustments

0.8

 

2.2

 

 

17.9

 

 

14.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net loss

(25.4

)

(23.3

)

 

(104.0

)

 

(24.1

)

Adjusted net loss ($/share)

(0.10

)

(0.09

)

 

(0.40

)

 

(0.09

)

Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions)

261.3

 

261.3

 

 

261.3

 

 

261.3

 

1 Includes changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and share-based compensation expenses.

After adjusting reported net loss for those items not considered representative of the Company's core business or indicative of future operations, the Company had an adjusted net loss in the third quarter 2020 of $25.4 million or $0.10 loss per share.


Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is profit or loss before net finance expense/income, tax expense/recoveries, depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and deferred revenue, as well as certain other adjustments. We calculate adjusted EBITDA by excluding certain adjustments included within our adjusted net earnings measure which we believe reflects the underlying performance of our core operating activities. The measure also removes the impact of non-cash items and financing costs that are not associated with measuring the underlying performance of our operations. However, our adjusted EBITDA is not the measure defined as EBITDA under our senior notes or revolving credit facilities and may not be comparable with performance measures with the same name reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for profit or loss or as a better measure of liquidity than operating cash flow, which are calculated in accordance with IFRS. We provide adjusted EBITDA to help users analyze our results and to provide additional information about our ongoing cash generating potential in order to assess our capacity to service and repay debt, carry out investments and cover working capital needs.

The following table presents the reconciliation of earnings (loss) per the consolidated interim income statements, to adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019: 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in $ millions)

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

Sep. 30,
2020

Sep. 30,
2019

Loss for the period

(24.0

)

 

(274.8

)

 

(152.0

)

 

(342.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add back: tax expense (recovery)

0.1

 

 

(73.6

)

 

(28.0

)

 

(68.0

)

 

Add back: Net finance expense

44.8

 

 

37.7

 

 

135.6

 

 

115.4

 

 

Add back: Other expenses

4.8

 

 

6.6

 

 

11.6

 

 

47.2

 

 

Add back: Depreciation and amortization1

96.0

 

 

82.3

 

 

263.2

 

 

250.6

 

 

Less: Amortization of deferred revenue and variable consideration adjustment

(30.2

)

 

(21.4

)

 

(53.8

)

 

(52.2

)

 

 

91.5

 

 

(243.2

)

 

176.6

 

 

(49.4

)

 

Adjusting items (pre-tax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peru inventory write-down

-

 

 

-

 

 

2.2

 

 

-

 

 

Cash portion of Peru cost of sales direct charge from temporary shutdown

-

 

 

-

 

 

15.8

 

 

-

 

 

Costs associated with proxy contest

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3.0

 

 

Share-based compensation expenses (recoveries)2

4.6

 

 

(2.8)

 

 

5.5

 

 

0.4

 

 

Rosemont impairment

-

 

 

322.2

 

 

-

 

 

322.2

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

96.1

 

 

76.2

 

 

200.1

 

 

276.2

 

 

1 Includes the non-cash portion of the Peru cost of sales direct charge from the temporary shutdown of $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

2 Share-based compensation expenses (recoveries) reflected in cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses.

 

Net Debt

The following table presents our calculation of net debt as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:



 

(in $ thousands)

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Dec. 31,
2019

Total long-term debt as per IFRS financial statements

1,175,104

 

 

985,255

 

Cash and cash equivalents as per IFRS financial statements

(449,014

)

 

(396,146

)

Net debt

726,090

 

 

589,109

 

Cash Cost, Sustaining and All-in Sustaining Cash Cost (Copper Basis)

Cash cost per pound of copper produced ("cash cost") is a non-IFRS measure that management uses as a key performance indicator to assess the performance of our operations. Our calculation designates copper as our primary metal of production as it has been the largest component of revenues. The calculation is presented in four manners:

- Cash cost, before by-product credits - This measure is gross of by-product revenues and is a function of the efforts and costs incurred to mine and process all ore mined. However, the measure divides this aggregate cost over only pounds of copper produced, our primary metal of production. This measure is generally less volatile from period to period, as it is not affected by changes in the price received for by-product metals. It is, however, significantly affected by the relative mix of copper concentrate and finished zinc production, where the sale of the zinc will occur later, and an increase in production of zinc metal will tend to result in an increase in cash cost under this measure.

- Cash cost, net of by-product credits - In order to calculate the net cost to produce and sell copper, the net of by-product credits measure subtracts the revenues realized from the sale of the metals other than copper. The by-product revenues from zinc, gold, and silver are significant and are integral to the economics of our operations. The economics that support our decision to produce and sell copper would be different if we did not receive revenues from the other significant metals being extracted and processed. This measure provides management and investors with an indication of the minimum copper price consistent with positive operating margins, assuming realized by-product metal prices are consistent with those prevailing during the reporting period. It also serves as an important operating statistic that management and investors utilize to measure our operating performance versus that of our competitors. However, it is important to understand that if by-product metal prices decline alongside copper prices, the cash cost net of by-product credits would increase, requiring a higher copper price than that reported to maintain positive cash flows and operating margins.

- Sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits - This measure is an extension of cash cost that includes cash sustaining capital expenditures, including payments on capitalized leases, capitalized sustaining exploration, net smelter returns royalties, payments on certain long-term community agreements, as well as accretion and amortization for expected decommissioning activities for producing assets. It does not include corporate selling and administrative expenses. It provides a more fulsome measurement of the cost of sustaining production than cash cost, which is focused on operating costs only.

- All-in sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits - This measure is an extension of sustaining cash cost that includes corporate G&A, regional costs, accretion and amortization for community agreements relating to current operations, and accretion for expected decommissioning activities for non-producing assets. Due to the inclusion of corporate selling and administrative expenses, all-in sustaining cash cost is presented on a consolidated basis only.

Effective September 30, 2020 and for all comparably disclosed periods, we have included the period's deferred revenue amortization as a by-product credit to reflect the net cost of producing and selling the period's precious metals under our streaming arrangements as we believe doing so allows management and our investors to better evaluate the operating performance of the underlying operations. The variable consideration adjustment required under IFRS 15 related to prior periods is not included as a by-product credit in the current period and hence is disclosed as an adjustment in the non-IFRS cash cost measure reconciliation.


The tables below present a detailed build-up of cash cost and sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits, by business unit in addition to consolidated all-in sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits, and reconciliations between cash cost, net of by-product credits, to the most comparable IFRS measures of cost of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Cash cost, net of by-product credits may not calculate exactly based on amounts presented in the tables below due to rounding.

Consolidated

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

Net pounds of copper produced

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Peru

 

45,862

 

68,544

 

113,750

 

192,167

Manitoba

 

10,124

 

11,753

 

36,286

 

38,781

Net pounds of copper produced

 

55,986

 

80,297

 

150,036

 

230,948


Consolidated

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Cash cost, before by-product credits

 

188,699 

 

3.37 

 

196,889 

 

2.46 

 

513,225 

  

3.42 

 

606,515 

 

2.63 

By-product credits

 

(152,403)

 

(2.72)

 

(139,930)

 

(1.75)

 

(412,235)

 

(2.75)

 

(418,058)

 

(1.81)

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

36,296 

 

0.65 

 

56,959 

 

0.71 

 

100,990 

 

0.67 

 

188,457 

 

0.82 




Consolidated

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplementary cash cost information

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

By-product credits2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc

 

66,918 

 

1.20

 

74,321 

 

0.93

 

187,512 

 

1.25

 

213,034 

 

0.92

Gold 3

 

58,093 

 

1.04

 

37,202 

 

0.46

 

158,235 

 

1.05

 

111,685 

 

0.48

Silver 3

 

19,656 

 

0.35

 

19,116 

 

0.24

 

46,718 

 

0.31

 

63,803 

 

0.28

Molybdenum & other

 

7,736 

 

0.14

 

9,291 

 

0.12

 

19,770 

 

0.13

 

29,536 

 

0.13

Total by-product credits

 

152,403 

 

2.72

 

139,930 

 

1.75

 

412,235 

 

2.75

 

418,058 

 

1.81

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

36,296 

 

 

 

56,959 

 

 

 

100,990 

 

 

 

188,457 

 

 

By-product credits

 

152,403 

 

 

 

139,930 

 

 

 

412,235 

 

 

 

418,058 

 

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

(15,006)

 

 

 

(20,221)

 

 

 

(42,165)

 

 

 

(62,303)

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

411 

 

 

 

(173)

 

 

 

480 

 

 

 

192 

 

 

Inventory adjustments

 

 

 

 

385

 

 

 

 

2,221 

 

 

 

604 

 

 

Change in product inventory

 

2,229 

 

 

 

(1,758)

 

 

 

2,691 

 

 

 

(18,403)

 

 

Royalties

 

4,499 

 

 

 

2,919 

 

 

 

9,989 

 

 

 

9,830 

 

 

Overhead costs related to suspension of activities (cash)

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

15,810 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization4

 

95,998 

 

 

 

82,286 

 

 

 

263,244 

 

 

 

250,610 

 

 

Cost of sales5

 

276,830 

 

 

 

260,327 

 

 

 

765,495 

 

 

 

787,045 

 

 

1 Per pound of copper produced.

2 By-product credits are computed as revenue per financial statements, amortization of deferred revenue and pricing and volume adjustments. For more information please see the realized price reconciliation table on page 27 for these figures. 

3 Gold and silver by-product credits do not include variable consideration adjustments with respect to stream arrangements. Variable consideration adjustments are cumulative adjustments to gold and silver stream deferred revenue primarily associated with the net change in mineral reserves and resources or amendments to the mine plan that would change the total expected deliverable ounces under the precious metal streaming arrangement. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 the variable consideration adjustments amounted to revenue of $9,482 and $6,668, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 - $nil and an expense of $16,295.

4 Depreciation is based on concentrate sold.

5 As per IFRS financial statements.


Peru

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands)

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Net pounds of copper produced1

 

45,862

 

68,544

 

113,750

 

192,167

1 Contained copper in concentrate.




Peru

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Mining

 

18,220 

 

0.40 

 

18,274 

 

0.27 

 

45,757 

 

0.40 

 

63,884 

 

0.33 

Milling

 

42,836 

 

0.93 

 

38,064 

 

0.56 

 

94,877 

 

0.83 

 

116,053 

 

0.60 

G&A

 

12,538 

 

0.27 

 

14,791 

 

0.22 

 

28,778 

 

0.25 

 

41,700 

 

0.22 

Onsite costs

 

73,594 

 

1.60 

 

71,129 

 

1.04 

 

169,412 

 

1.49 

 

221,637 

 

1.15 

Treatment & refining

 

10,694 

 

0.23 

 

15,409 

 

0.22 

 

26,573 

 

0.23 

 

44,446 

 

0.23 

Freight & other

 

10,201 

 

0.22 

 

13,375 

 

0.20 

 

24,805 

 

0.22 

 

37,895 

 

0.20 

Cash cost, before by-product credits

 

94,489 

 

2.06 

 

99,913 

 

1.46 

 

220,790 

 

1.94 

 

303,978 

 

1.58 

By-product credits

 

(23,675)

 

(0.52)

 

(27,509)

 

(0.40)

 

(56,265)

 

(0.49)

 

(93,417)

 

(0.49)

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

70,814 

 

1.54 

 

72,404 

 

1.06 

 

164,525 

 

1.45 

 

210,561 

 

1.10 


Peru

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplementary cash cost information

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

By-product credits2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold3

 

6,099 

 

0.13

 

4,848

 

0.07

 

12,232 

 

0.11

 

18,856 

 

0.10

Silver3

 

12,006 

 

0.26

 

14,354

 

0.21

 

28,286 

 

0.25

 

48,518 

 

0.25

Molybdenum

 

5,570 

 

0.12 

 

8,307

 

0.12

 

15,747 

 

0.14

 

26,043 

 

0.14

Total by-product credits

 

23,675 

 

0.52

 

27,509

 

0.40

 

56,265 

 

0.49

 

93,417 

 

0.48

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

70,814 

 

 

 

72,404 

 

 

 

164,525 

 

 

 

210,561 

 

 

By-product credits

 

23,675 

 

 

 

27,509 

 

 

 

56,265 

 

 

 

93,417 

 

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

(10,694)

 

 

 

(15,409)

 

 

 

(26,573)

 

 

 

(44,446)

 

 

Inventory adjustments

 

 

 

 

385

 

 

 

 

2,221

 

 

 

 

604 

 

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

89 

 

 

 

(28)

 

 

 

74 

 

 

 

48 

 

 

Change in product inventory

 

4,824 

 

 

 

(5,075)

 

 

 

2,666 

 

 

 

(10,723)

 

 

Royalties

 

1,664 

 

 

 

1,401 

 

 

 

3,722 

 

 

 

4,572 

 

 

Overhead costs related to suspension of activities (cash

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

15,810 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization4

 

53,021 

 

 

 

47,236 

 

 

 

133,414 

 

 

 

152,188 

 

 

Cost of sales5

 

143,393 

 

 

 

128,423 

 

 

 

352,124 

 

 

 

406,221 

 

 

1 Per pound of copper produced.

2 By-product credits are computed as revenue per financial statements, amortization of deferred revenue and pricing and volume adjustments. For more information please see the realized price reconciliation table on page 27.

3 Gold and silver by-product credits do not include variable consideration adjustments with respect to stream arrangements.

4 Depreciation is based on concentrate sold.

5 As per IFRS financial statements.

                                         



Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands)

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Net pounds of copper produced1

 

10,124

 

11,753

 

36,286

 

38,781

1 Contained copper in concentrate.


Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Mining

 

42,224

 

4.17

 

43,525

 

3.70

 

131,711

 

3.63

 

140,637

 

3.63

Milling

 

11,901

 

1.18

 

12,118

 

1.03

 

34,910

 

0.96

 

35,873

 

0.93

Refining (zinc)

 

17,504

 

1.73

 

18,552

 

1.58

 

53,063

 

1.46

 

52,795

 

1.36

G&A

 

11,909

 

1.18

 

11,697

 

1.00

 

37,033

 

1.02

 

35,475

 

0.91

Onsite costs

 

83,538

 

8.25

 

85,892

 

7.31

 

256,717

 

7.07

 

264,780

 

6.83

Treatment & refining

 

4,312

 

0.43

 

4,812

 

0.41

 

15,592

 

0.43

 

17,857

 

0.46

Freight & other

 

6,360

 

0.63

 

6,272

 

0.53

 

20,126

 

0.55

 

19,900

 

0.51

Cash cost, before by-product credits

 

94,210

 

9.31

 

96,976

 

8.25

 

292,435

 

8.06

 

302,537

 

7.80

By-product credits

 

(128,728)

 

(12.72)

 

(112,421)

 

(9.56)

 

(355,970)

 

(9.81)

 

(324,641)

 

(8.37)

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

(34,518)

 

(3.41)

 

(15,445)

 

(1.31)

 

(63,535)

 

(1.75)

 

(22,104)

 

(0.57)




Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplementary cash cost information

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

By-product credits2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc

 

66,918

 

6.61

 

74,321

 

6.32

 

187,512

 

5.17

 

213,034

 

5.49

Gold3

 

51,994

 

5.14

 

32,354

 

2.75

 

146,003

 

4.02

 

92,829

 

2.39

Silver3

 

7,650

 

0.76

 

4,762

 

0.41

 

18,432

 

 

0.51

 

 

15,285

 

0.39

Other

 

2,166

 

0.21

 

984

 

0.08

 

4,023

 

0.11

 

3,493

 

0.09

Total by-product credits

 

128,728

 

12.72

 

112,421

 

9.56

 

355,970

 

9.81

 

324,641

 

8.37

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

(34,518)

 

 

 

(15,445)

 

 

 

(63,535)

 

 

 

(22,104)

 

 

By-product credits

 

128,728

 

 

 

112,421

 

 

 

355,970

 

 

 

324,641

 

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

(4,312)

 

 

 

(4,812)

 

 

 

(15,592)

 

 

 

(17,857)

 

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

322

 

 

 

(145)

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

144

 

 

Change in product inventory

 

(2,595)

 

 

 

3,317

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

(7,680)

 

 

Royalties

 

2,835

 

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

6,267

 

 

 

5,258

 

 

Depreciation and amortization4

 

42,977

 

 

 

35,050

 

 

 

129,830

 

 

 

98,422

 

 

Cost of sales5

 

133,437

 

 

 

131,904

 

 

 

 

413,371

 

 

 

380,824

 

 

 

1 Per pound of copper produced.

 

 

2 By-product credits are computed as revenue per financial statements, amortization of deferred revenue and pricing and volume adjustments. For more information please see the realized price reconciliation table on page 27.

3 Gold and silver by-product credits do not include variable consideration adjustments with respect to stream arrangements.

4 Depreciation is based on concentrate sold.

 

 

5 As per IFRS financial statements.

                                         



Consolidated

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

All-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

36,296

 

0.65

 

 

56,959

 

0.71

 

 

100,990

 

0.67

 

 

188,457

 

0.82

 

Cash sustaining capital expenditures

 

72,461

 

1.29

 

 

68,372

 

0.85

 

 

176,658

 

1.18

 

 

165,355

 

0.72

 

Capitalized exploration1

 

-

 

 

0.00

 

 

1,589

 

 

0.02

 

 

-

 

 

0.00

 

 

3,585

 

 

0.02

 

Royalties

 

4,499

 

0.08

 

 

2,919

 

0.04

 

 

9,989

 

0.07

 

 

9,830

 

0.04

 

Sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

113,256

 

2.02

 

 

129,839

 

1.62

 

 

287,637

 

1.92

 

 

367,227

 

1.59

 

Corporate selling and administrative expenses & regional costs

 

11,705

 

0.21

 

 

5,984

 

0.07

 

 

29,301

 

0.20

 

 

33,247

 

0.14

 

Accretion and amortization of decommissioning and community agreements2

 

995

 

0.02

 

 

56

 

-

 

 

3,110

 

0.02

 

 

188

 

-

 

All-in sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

125,956

 

2.25

 

 

135,879

 

1.69

 

 

320,048

 

2.13

 

 

400,662

 

1.73

 

1 Only includes exploration costs incurred for locations near existing mines.

2 Includes accretion of decommissioning relating to non-productive sites, and accretion and amortization of current community agreements.


Peru

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

70,814

 

1.54

 

 

72,404

 

1.06

 

 

164,525

 

1.45

 

 

210,561

 

1.10

 

Cash sustaining capital expenditures

 

32,354

 

0.71

 

 

30,781

 

0.45

 

 

64,453

 

0.57

 

 

69,322

 

0.36

 

Royalties

 

1,664

 

0.04

 

 

1,401

 

0.02

 

 

3,722

 

0.03

 

 

4,572

 

0.02

 

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

104,832

 

2.29

 

 

104,586

 

1.53

 

 

232,700

 

2.05

 

 

284,455

 

1.48

 


Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

(34,518

)

 

(3.41

)

 

(15,445

)

 

(1.31

)

 

(63,535

)

 

(1.75

)

 

(22,104

)

 

(0.57)

 

Cash sustaining capital expenditures

 

40,107

 

 

3.96

 

 

37,591

 

 

3.20

 

 

112,205

 

 

3.09

 

 

96,033

 

 

2.48

 

Capitalized exploration

 

-

 

 

0.00

 

 

1,589

 

 

0.14

 

 

-

 

 

0.00

 

 

3,585

 

 

0.09

 

Royalties

 

2,835

 

 

0.28

 

 

1,518

 

 

0.13

 

 

6,267

 

 

0.17

 

 

5,258

 

 

0.14

 

Sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced

 

8,424

 

 

0.83

 

 

25,253

 

 

2.15

 

 

54,937

 

 

1.51

 

 

82,772

 

 

2.13

 



Zinc Cash Cost and Zinc Sustaining Cash Cost

Cash cost per pound of zinc produced ("zinc cash cost") is a non-IFRS measure that management uses as a key performance indicator to assess the performance of our Manitoba operations. This alternative cash cost calculation designates zinc as the primary metal of production as it is the largest component of revenues for our Manitoba business unit and should therefore be less volatile over time than Manitoba cash cost per pound of copper. The calculation is presented in three manners:

- Zinc cash cost, before by-product credits - This measure is gross of by-product revenues and is a function of the efforts and costs incurred to mine and process all ore mined. However, the measure divides this aggregate cost over only pounds of zinc produced, our primary metal of production. This measure is generally less volatile from period to period, as it is not affected by changes in the price received for by-product metals. It is, however, significantly affected by the relative mix of copper concentrate and finished zinc production, where the sale of the copper will occur later, and an increase in production of copper metal will tend to result in an increase in zinc cash cost under this measure.

- Zinc cash cost, net of by-product credits - In order to calculate the net cost to produce and sell zinc, the net of by-product credits measure subtracts the revenues realized from the sale of the metals other than zinc. The by-product revenues from copper, gold, and silver are significant and are integral to the economics of our Manitoba operation. The economics that support our decision to produce and sell zinc would be different if we did not receive revenues from the other significant metals being extracted and processed. This measure provides management and investors with an indication of the minimum zinc price consistent with positive operating margins, assuming realized by-product metal prices are consistent with those prevailing during the reporting period. It also serves as an important operating statistic that management and investors utilize to measure our operating performance at our Manitoba operation versus that of our competitors. However, it is important to understand that if by-product metal prices decline alongside zinc prices, the zinc cash cost net of by-product credits would increase, requiring a higher zinc price than that reported to maintain positive cash flows and operating margins.

- Zinc sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits - This measure is an extension of zinc cash cost that includes cash sustaining capital expenditures, capitalized exploration, net smelter returns royalties, as well as accretion and amortization for expected decommissioning activities for producing assets. It does not include corporate selling and administrative expenses. It provides a more fulsome measurement of the cost of sustaining production than zinc cash cost, which is focused on operating costs only.

Effective September 30, 2020 and for all comparably disclosed periods, we have included the period's deferred revenue amortization as a by-product credit to reflect the net cost of producing and selling the period's precious metals under our streaming arrangements as we believe doing so allows management and our investors to better evaluate the operating performance of the underlying operations. The variable consideration adjustment required under IFRS 15 related to prior periods is not included as a by-product credit in the current period and hence is disclosed as an adjustment in the non-IFRS cash cost measure reconciliation.

The tables below present a detailed build-up of zinc cash cost and zinc sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits, for the Manitoba business unit, and reconciliations between zinc cash cost, net of by-product credits, to the most comparable IFRS measures of cost of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Zinc cash cost, net of by-product credits, may not calculate exactly based on amounts presented in the tables below due to rounding.

Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands)

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Net pounds of zinc produced1

 

67,395

 

63,138

 

203,458

 

195,140

1 Contained zinc in concentrate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash cost per pound of zinc produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Cash cost, before by-product credits1

 

94,210

 

1.39

 

96,976

 

1.54

 

292,435

 

1.44

 

302,537

 

1.55

By-product credits

 

(92,630)

 

(1.37)

 

(63,472)

 

(1.01)

 

(264,397)

 

(1.30)

 

(215,260)

 

(1.10)

 

Zinc cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

1,580

 

0.02

 

33,504

 

0.53

 

28,038

 

0.14

 

87,277

 

0.45

1 For additional detail on cash cost, before by-product credits please see page 49 of this MD&A.


Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Supplementary cash cost information

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

 

$000s

 

$/lb 1

By-product credits2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

30,820

 

 

0.46

 

 

25,372

 

 

0.40

 

 

95,939

 

 

0.47

 

 

103,653

 

 

0.53

 

Gold3

 

51,994

 

 

0.77

 

 

32,354

 

 

0.51

 

 

146,003

 

 

0.72

 

 

92,829

 

 

0.48

 

Silver3

 

7,650

 

 

0.11

 

 

4,762

 

 

0.08

 

 

18,432

 

 

0.09

 

 

15,285

 

 

0.08

 

Other

 

2,166

 

 

0.03

 

 

984

 

 

0.02

 

 

4,023

 

 

0.02

 

 

3,493

 

 

0.02

 

Total by-product credits

 

92,630

 

 

1.37

 

 

63,472

 

 

1.01

 

 

264,397

 

 

1.30

 

 

215,260

 

 

1.10

 

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

1,580

 

 

 

 

33,504

 

 

 

 

28,038

 

 

 

 

87,277

 

 

 

By-product credits

 

92,630

 

 

 

 

63,472

 

 

 

 

264,397

 

 

 

 

215,260

 

 

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

(4,312

)

 

 

 

(4,812

)

 

 

 

(15,592

)

 

 

 

(17,857

)

 

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

322

 

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

Change in product inventory

 

(2,595

)

 

 

 

3,317

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

(7,680

)

 

 

Royalties

 

2,835

 

 

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

 

6,267

 

 

 

 

5,258

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization4

 

42,977

 

 

 

 

35,050

 

 

 

 

129,830

 

 

 

 

98,422

 

 

 

Cost of sales5

 

133,437

 

 

 

 

131,904

 

 

 

 

413,371

 

 

 

 

380,824

 

 

 

1 Per pound of zinc produced.

2 By-product credits are computed as revenue per financial statements, amortization of deferred revenue and pricing and volume adjustments. For more information please see the realized price reconciliation table on page 27.

3 Gold and silver by-product credits do not include variable consideration adjustments with respect to stream arrangements.

4 Depreciation is based on concentrate sold.

5 As per IFRS financial statements.




Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

 

$000s

 

$/lb

Zinc cash cost, net of by-product credits

 

1,580

 

0.02

 

 

33,504

 

0.53

 

 

28,038

 

0.14

 

 

87,277

 

0.45

 

Cash sustaining capital expenditures

 

40,107

 

0.60

 

 

37,591

 

0.60

 

 

112,205

 

0.55

 

 

96,033

 

0.49

 

Capitalized exploration

 

-

 

-

 

 

1,589

 

 

0.03

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

3,585

 

 

0.02

 

Royalties

 

2,835

 

0.04

 

 

1,518

 

0.02

 

 

6,267

 

0.03

 

 

5,258

 

0.03

 

Sustaining cash cost per pound of zinc produced

 

44,522

 

0.66

 

 

74,202

 

1.18

 

 

146,510

 

0.72

 

 

192,152

 

0.98

 



Combined Unit Cost & Zinc Plant Unit Cost Reconciliation

Combined unit cost ("unit cost") and zinc plant unit cost is a non-IFRS measure that management uses as a key performance indicator to assess the performance of our mining and milling operations. Combined unit cost and zinc plant unit cost are calculated by dividing the cost of sales by mill throughput and refined zinc metal produced, respectively. This measure is utilized by management and investors to assess our cost structure and margins and compare it to similar information provided by other companies in our industry. Unlike cash cost, this measure is not impacted by variability in by-product commodity prices since there are no by-product deductions; costs associated with profit-sharing and similar costs are excluded because of their correlation to external metal prices. In addition, the unit costs are reported in the functional currency of the operation which minimizes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. In all, the unit cost measures provide an alternative perspective on operating cost performance with minimal impact from external market prices. In the first half of 2020, as a result of the temporary suspension of operations in Peru, fixed overhead production costs incurred during the suspension were directly charged to cost of sales. These costs did not contribute to production of inventory and were therefore excluded from the calculation of combined unit costs.

The tables below present a detailed combined unit cost and zinc plant unit costs for the Manitoba business unit and combined unit cost for the Peru business unit, and reconciliations between these measures to the most comparable IFRS measures of cost of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Peru

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands except unit cost per tonne)

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

 

Sep. 30, 2020

 

Sep. 30, 2019

Combined unit cost per tonne processed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

18,220

 

18,274

 

45,757  

 

63,884

Milling

 

42,836

 

38,064

 

94,877  

 

116,053

G&A 1

 

12,538

 

14,791

 

28,778  

 

41,700

Other G&A 2

 

89  

  

13

 

 

651   

 

288  

Unit cost

 

73,683  

 

71,142

 

 

170,063  

 

221,925  

Tonnes ore milled

 

7,481  

 

8,240

 

 

18,556  

 

23,913  

Combined unit cost per tonne

 

9.85  

 

8.63

 

 

9.16  

 

9.28  

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit cost

 

73,683 

 

71,142

 

 

170,063  

 

221,925  

Freight & other

 

10,201 

 

13,375   

 

24,805  

 

37,895 

Other G&A

 

(89)

 

(13)  

 

(651)

 

(288)

Share-based compensation expenses

 

89 

 

(28)

 

 

74  

 

48  

Inventory adjustments

 

-  

 

385 

 

 

2,221  

 

604  

Change in product inventory

 

4,824 

 

(5,075)

 

 

2,666  

 

(10,723)

Royalties

 

1,664 

 

1,401 

 

 

3,722  

 

4,572  

Overhead costs related to suspension of activities (cash)

 

-  

 

-

 

 

15,810  

 

-  

Depreciation and amortization

 

53,021 

 

47,236 

 

 

133,414  

 

152,188  

Cost of sales3

 

143,393 

 

128,423   

 

352,124  

 

406,221  

1 G&A as per cash cost reconciliation above.

2 Other G&A primarily includes profit sharing costs.

3 As per IFRS financial statements.




Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands except tonnes ore milled and unit cost per tonne)

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Combined unit cost per tonne processed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

42,224

 

 

43,525

 

 

131,711

 

 

140,637

 

Milling

 

11,901

 

 

12,118

 

 

34,910

 

 

35,873

 

G&A 1

 

11,909

 

 

11,697

 

 

37,033

 

 

35,475

 

Less: G&A allocated to zinc metal production

 

(3,707

)

 

(3,462

)

 

(11,130

)

 

(9,541

)

Less: Other G&A related to profit sharing costs

 

(10

)

 

12

 

 

(10

)

 

(85

)

Unit cost

 

62,317

 

 

63,890

 

 

192,514

 

 

202,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USD/CAD implicit exchange rate

 

1.33

 

 

1.32

 

 

1.35

 

 

1.33

 

Unit cost - C$

 

82,962

 

 

84,364

 

 

260,410

 

 

269,034

 

Tonnes ore milled

 

657,895

 

 

649,755

 

 

2,019,778

 

 

1,967,155

 

Combined unit cost per tonne - C$

 

126

 

 

130

 

 

129

 

 

137

 

                 

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit cost

 

62,317

 

 

63,890

 

 

192,514

 

 

202,359

 

Freight & other

 

6,360

 

 

6,272

 

 

20,126

 

 

19,900

 

Refined (zinc)

 

17,504

 

 

18,552

 

 

53,063

 

 

52,795

 

G&A allocated to zinc metal production

 

3,707

 

 

3,462

 

 

11,130

 

 

9,541

 

Other G&A related to profit sharing

 

10

 

 

(12

)

 

10

 

 

85

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

322

 

 

(145

)

 

406

 

 

144

 

Change in product inventory

 

(2,595

)

 

3,317

 

 

25

 

 

(7,680

)

Royalties

 

2,835

 

 

1,518

 

 

6,267

 

 

5,258

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

42,977

 

 

35,050

 

 

129,830

 

 

98,422

 

Cost of sales2

 

133,437

 

 

131,904

 

 

413,371

 

 

380,824

 

1 G&A as per cash cost reconciliation above.

2 As per IFRS financial statements.




Manitoba

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in thousands except zinc plant unit cost per pound)

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

 

Sep. 30,
2020

 

Sep. 30,
2019

Zinc plant unit cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc plant costs

 

17,504

 

 

18,552

 

 

53,063

 

 

52,795

 

G&A 1

 

11,909

 

 

11,697

 

 

37,033

 

 

35,475

 

Less: G&A allocated to other areas

 

(8,192

)

 

(8,247

)

 

(25,893

)

 

(25,849

)

Less: Other G&A related to profit sharing

 

(10

)

 

12

 

 

(10

)

 

(85

Zinc plant unit cost

 

21,211

 

 

22,014

 

 

64,193

 

 

62,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USD/CAD implicit exchange rate

 

1.33

 

 

1.32

 

 

1.35

 

 

1.33

 

Zinc plant unit cost - C$

 

28,246

 

 

29,077

 

 

86,701

 

 

82,839

 

Refined metal produced (in pounds)

 

59,123

 

 

53,614

 

 

182,584

 

 

166,504

 

Zinc plant unit cost per pound - C$

 

0.48

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation to IFRS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc plant unit cost

 

21,211

 

 

22,014

 

 

64,193

 

 

62,336

 

Freight & other

 

6,360

 

 

6,272

 

 

20,126

 

 

19,900

 

Mining

 

42,224

 

 

43,525

 

 

131,711

 

 

140,637

 

Milling

 

11,901

 

 

12,118

 

 

34,910

 

 

35,873

 

G&A allocated to other areas

 

8,192

 

 

8,247

 

 

25,893

 

 

25,849

 

Other G&A related to profit sharing

 

10

 

 

(12

)

 

10

 

 

85

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

322

 

 

(145

)

 

406

 

 

144

 

Change in product inventory

 

(2,595

)

 

3,317

 

 

25

 

 

(7,680

)

Royalties

 

2,835

 

 

1,518

 

 

6,267

 

 

5,258

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

42,977

 

 

35,050

 

 

129,830

 

 

98,422

 

Cost of sales2

 

133,437

 

 

131,904

 

 

413,371

 

 

380,824

 

1 G&A as per cash cost reconciliation above.

2 As per IFRS financial statements.

ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND CRITICAL ESTIMATES

New standards and interpretations adopted

For information on new standards and interpretations adopted, refer to note 4 of our September 30, 2020 consolidated interim financial statements.

Estimates and judgements

The preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires us to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated interim financial statements, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

We review these estimates and underlying assumptions on an ongoing basis based on our experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Certain accounting estimates and judgements have been identified as being "critical" to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations because they require us to make subjective and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain; or there is a reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions and estimates.


For more information on judgements and estimates, refer to note 2 of our September 30, 2020 consolidated interim financial statements.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR"). ICFR is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.

We did not make any changes to ICFR during the three months ended September 30, 2020 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our ICFR.

NOTES TO READER

Forward-Looking Information

This MD&A contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. All information contained in this MD&A, other than statements of current and historical fact, is forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "budget", "guidance", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "strategy", "target", "intends", "objective", "goal", "understands", "anticipates" and "believes" (and variations of these or similar words) and statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" "occur" or "be achieved" or "will be taken" (and variations of these or similar expressions). All of the forward-looking information in this MD&A is qualified by this cautionary note.

Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, production, cost and capital and exploration expenditure guidance and potential revisions to such guidance, anticipated production at our mines and processing facilities, expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, financial condition and prospects, the ability to complete the shaft inspection activities at 777 in the anticipated timeframe, the ability to identify the extent of any damage to the 777 mine shaft, the expected timeline and costs to complete repairs at the 777 mine, the ability to continue production and use of the 777 mine′s ramp access as a temporary substitute to the shaft, the expected timeline to resume full production at 777, expectations regarding the timing of mining activities at the Pampacancha deposit and the related capital expenditures, the anticipated timing, cost and benefits of developing the Rosemont project and the outcome of litigation challenging Rosemont's permits, expectations regarding the Lalor gold strategy, including the refurbishment of the New Britannia mill and the potential to increase 2021 gold production, the possibility of converting inferred mineral resource estimates to higher confidence categories, the potential and our anticipated plans for advancing our mining properties surrounding Constancia and the Mason project, anticipated mine plans, anticipated metals prices and the anticipated sensitivity of our financial performance to metals prices, events that may affect our operations and development projects, anticipated cash flows from operations and related liquidity requirements, the anticipated effect of external factors on revenue, such as commodity prices, estimation of mineral reserves and resources, mine life projections, reclamation costs, economic outlook, government regulation of mining operations, and business and acquisition strategies. Forward-looking information is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by us at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.

The material factors or assumptions that we identified and were applied by us in drawing conclusions or making forecasts or projections set out in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to:

- our ability to continue to operate safely and at full capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic;

- the outcome of the inspections at the 777 mine, the ability and cost to remedy the damage and resume production at the 777 mine and the ability to mitigate production while the 777 shaft is not operating;

- the ability to achieve production and unit cost guidance;


- no significant interruptions to our operations or significant delays to our development projects in Manitoba and Peru due to the COVID-19 pandemic;

- the timing of development and production activities on the Pampacancha deposit;

- the timing of the Consulta Previa and permitting process for mining the Pampacancha deposit;

- the timing for reaching additional agreements with individual community members and no significant unanticipated delays to the development of Pampacancha;

- the successful completion of the New Britannia project on budget and on schedule;

- the successful outcome of the Rosemont litigation;

- the success of mining, processing, exploration and development activities;

- the scheduled maintenance and availability of our processing facilities;

- the accuracy of geological, mining and metallurgical estimates;

- anticipated metals prices and the costs of production;

- the supply and demand for metals we produce;

- the supply and availability of all forms of energy and fuels at reasonable prices;

- no significant unanticipated operational or technical difficulties;

- the execution of our business and growth strategies, including the success of our strategic investments and initiatives;

- the availability of additional financing, if needed;

- the ability to complete project targets on time and on budget and other events that may affect our ability to develop our projects;

- the timing and receipt of various regulatory and governmental approvals;

- the availability of personnel for our exploration, development and operational projects and ongoing employee relations;

- maintaining good relations with the labour unions that represent certain of our employees in Manitoba and Peru;

- maintaining good relations with the communities in which we operate, including the neighbouring Indigenous communities;

- no significant unanticipated challenges with stakeholders at our various projects;

- no significant unanticipated events or changes relating to regulatory, environmental, health and safety matters;

- no contests over title to our properties, including as a result of rights or claimed rights of Indigenous peoples or challenges to the validity of our unpatented mining claims;

- the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and no significant unanticipated litigation;

- certain tax matters, including, but not limited to current tax laws and regulations and the refund of certain value added taxes from the Canadian and Peruvian governments; and

- no significant and continuing adverse changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets (including commodity prices and foreign exchange rates).

The risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our operations, financial condition, projects and prospects, the possibility of a global recession arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and attempts to control it, the political situation in Peru, risks generally associated with the mining industry, such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations, energy prices and general cost escalation), uncertainties related to the development and operation of our projects (including risks associated with the litigation affecting the Rosemont project), risks related to the U.S. district court's recent decisions to set aside the U.S. Forest Service's FROD and the Biological Opinion for Rosemont and related appeals and other legal challenges, risks related to the new Lalor mine plan, including the schedule for the refurbishment of the New Britannia mill and the ability to convert inferred mineral resource estimates to higher confidence categories, risks related to the schedule for mining the Pampacancha deposit (including risks associated with COVID-19, the Consulta Previa process, risks associated with reaching additional agreements with individual community members and risks associated with the rainy season in Peru and the impact of any schedule delays), dependence on key personnel and employee and union relations, risks related to political or social unrest or change, risks in respect of Indigenous and community relations, rights and title claims, operational risks and hazards, including the cost of maintaining and upgrading the Company's tailings management facilities and any unanticipated environmental, industrial and geological events and developments and the inability to insure against all risks, failure of plant, equipment, processes, transportation and other infrastructure to operate as anticipated, compliance with government and environmental regulations, including permitting requirements and anti-bribery legislation, depletion of our reserves, volatile financial markets that may affect our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, the failure to obtain required approvals or clearances from government authorities on a timely basis, uncertainties related to the geology, continuity, grade and estimates of mineral reserves and resources, and the potential for variations in grade and recovery rates, uncertain costs of reclamation activities, our ability to comply with our pension and other post-retirement obligations, our ability to abide by the covenants in our debt instruments and other material contracts, tax refunds, hedging transactions, as well as the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Information Form.


Should one or more risk, uncertainty, contingency or other factor materialize or should any factor or assumption prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. We do not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this MD&A or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

Note to United States Investors

This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which may differ materially from the requirements of United States securities laws applicable to U.S. issuers.

Qualified Person

The technical and scientific information in this MD&A related to the Constancia mine and Rosemont project has been approved by Cashel Meagher, P. Geo, our Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The technical and scientific information related to our other material mineral projects contained in this MD&A has been approved by Olivier Tavchandjian, P. Geo, our Vice President, Exploration and Geology. Messrs. Meagher and Tavchandjian are qualified persons pursuant to NI 43-101. For a description of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate mineral reserves and resources at Hudbay's material properties, as well as data verification procedures and a general discussion of the extent to which the estimates of scientific and technical information may be affected by any known environmental, permitting, legal title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing or other relevant factors, please see the technical reports for our material properties as filed by us on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.


SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The following unaudited tables set out a summary of quarterly and annual results for the Company:

 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

Q3

Q2

Q1

2019

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

2018

Q4

Consolidated Financial Condition ($000s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

449,014

 

$

391,136

 

$

305,997

 

$

396,146

 

$

396,146

 

$

398,438

 

$

489,527

 

$

485,867

 

$

515,497

 

$

515,497

 

Total long-term debt

 

1,175,104

 

988,418

 

988,074

 

985,255

 

985,255

 

976,272

 

977,196

 

977,413

 

981,030

 

981,030

 

Net debt1

 

726,090

 

597,282

 

682,077

 

589,109

 

589,109

 

577,834

 

487,669

 

491,546

 

465,533

 

465,533

 

Consolidated Financial Performance

($000s except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

316,108

 

$

208,913

 

$

245,105

 

$

1,237,439

 

$

324,485

 

$

291,282

 

$

329,414

 

$

292,258

 

$

1,472,366

 

$

351,773

 

Cost of sales

 

276,830

 

221,567

 

267,096

 

1,085,897

 

298,852

 

260,327

 

286,271

 

240,446

 

1,098,626

 

276,547

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

(23,944)

 

(74,604)

 

(81,452)

 

(452,763)

 

(42,352)

 

(348,367)

 

(43,931)

 

(18,108)

 

170,837

 

17,650

 

Earnings (loss)

 

(23,955)

 

(51,901)

 

(76,134)

 

(343,810)

 

(1,455)

 

(274,796)

 

(54,145)

 

(13,412)

 

85,416

 

(3,510)

 

Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share

 

$

(0.09)

 

$

(0.20)

 

$

(0.29)

 

$

(1.32)

 

$

(0.01)

 

$

(1.05)

 

$

(0.21)

 

$

(0.05)

 

$

0.33

 

$

(0.01)

 

Adjusted (loss) earnings per share 1

 

$

(0.10)

 

$

(0.15)

 

$

(0.15)

 

$

(0.18)

 

$

(0.09)

 

$

(0.09)

 

$

(0.03)

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.40

 

$

0.05

 

Operating cash flow before change in non-cash working capital 1

 

84,383

 

29,457

 

41,951

 

307,284

 

69,141

 

71,204

 

81,259

 

85,684

 

501,352

 

104,264

 

Adjusted EBITDA 1, 2

 

96.1

 

49.1

 

55.0

 

358.5

 

82.2

 

76.2

 

95.9

 

104.2

 

554.8

 

120.7

 

Consolidated Operational Performance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contained metal in concentrate produced 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

25,395

 

18,026

 

24,635

 

137,719

 

32,422

 

36,422

 

30,363

 

37,972

 

154,550

 

37,238

 

Gold

ounces

29,277

 

32,614

 

30,355

 

114,692

 

32,712

 

28,319

 

28,099

 

25,562

 

119,882

 

28,051

 

Silver

ounces

671,685

 

580,817

 

767,692

 

3,585,330

 

930,137

 

924,191

 

811,807

 

919,195

 

3,954,469

 

1,014,684

 

Zinc

tonnes

30,570

 

31,222

 

30,495

 

119,106

 

30,592

 

28,639

 

31,838

 

28,037

 

115,588

 

27,408

 

Molybdenum

tonnes

392

 

124

 

354

 

1,272

 

372

 

262

 

334

 

304

 

904

 

329

 

Payable metal in concentrate sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

25,903

 

15,951

 

24,072

 

128,519

 

33,715

 

29,916

 

33,171

 

31,717

 

147,923

 

36,350

 

Gold

ounces

30,605

 

30,590

 

26,574

 

108,999

 

30,344

 

25,488

 

30,538

 

22,629

 

113,097

 

25,861

 

Silver

ounces

705,495

 

541,785

 

575,922

 

3,452,926

 

909,423

 

756,296

 

804,301

 

982,906

 

3,372,353

 

909,500

 

Zinc 4

tonnes

26,520

 

27,604

 

26,792

 

104,319

 

28,001

 

29,140

 

24,224

 

22,954

 

115,723

 

31,134

 

Molybdenum

tonnes

313

 

120

 

431

 

1,186

 

199

 

334

 

419

 

234

 

819

 

447

 

Cash cost 1

$/lb

$

0.65

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.98

 

$

0.83

 

$

0.90

 

$

0.71

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.81

 

$

0.66

 

$

0.63

 

All-in sustaining cash cost 1

$/lb

$

2.25

 

$

1.91

 

$

2.17

 

$

1.86

 

$

2.22

 

$

1.69

 

$

1.98

 

$

1.58

 

$

1.32

 

$

1.49

 

1 Net debt, adjusted (loss) earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, cash cost, and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A. All comparative cash cost and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits figures have been restated as indicated on page 45.

2 In millions.

3 Metal reported in concentrate is prior to deductions associated with smelter contract terms.

4 Includes refined zinc metal sold.




 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

Q3

Q2

Q1

2019

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

2018

Q4

Peru Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined1

tonnes

8,455,668

 

2,775,286

 

6,985,212

 

33,308,369

 

8,049,063

 

8,413,367

 

8,211,166

 

8,634,773

 

34,372,156

 

7,329,423

 

Copper

%

0.31

0.34

0.34

0.43

0.41

0.44

0.39

0.47

0.49

0.47

Gold

g/tonne

0.03

0.04

0.03

0.04

0.04

0.05

0.04

0.04

0.05

0.05

Silver

g/tonne

2.55

2.90

3.10

3.76

3.87

3.93

3.68

3.55

4.15

4.16

Molybdenum

%

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.01

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

Ore milled

tonnes

7,480,655

 

4,355,482

 

6,719,466

 

31,387,281

 

7,474,136

 

8,240,344

 

7,679,739

 

7,993,062

 

31,282,610

 

7,657,943

 

Copper

%

0.33

0.34

0.34

0.42

0.42

0.44

0.37

0.46

0.47

0.48

Gold

g/tonne

0.03

0.04

0.03

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.05

0.06

Silver

g/tonne

2.68

3.04

3.13

3.64

3.86

3.76

3.40

3.53

4.08

4.26

Molybdenum

%

0.02

0.01

0.02

0.01

0.00

0.02

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

Copper recovery

%

83.3

76.6

84.3

85.7

85.6

86.0

84.7

86.2

82.6

84.8

Gold recovery

%

51.6

43.4

50.2

48.1

50.0

48.3

41.3

52.2

47.4

48.5

Silver recovery

%

66.7

59.6

68.2

68.2

68.2

68.9

65.7

69.9

66.5

71.6

Molybdenum recovery

%

30.4

19.9

35.0

26.5

30.8

20.2

28.9

26.8

21.6

30.5

Contained metal in concentrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

20,803

 

11,504

 

19,290

 

113,825

 

26,659

 

31,091

 

24,232

 

31,843

 

122,178

 

30,834

 

Gold

ounces

3,333

 

2,311

 

3,062

 

19,723

 

5,007

 

5,565

 

3,794

 

5,357

 

24,189

 

7,522

 

Silver

ounces

430,208

 

253,687

 

461,302

 

2,504,769

 

631,774

 

686,258

 

551,807

 

634,930

 

2,729,859

 

750,747

 

Molybdenum

tonnes

392

 

124

 

354

 

1,272

 

372

 

262

 

334

 

304

 

904

 

329

 

Precious metals2

ounces

8,167

 

5,161

 

8,245

 

55,506

 

14,033

 

15,369

 

11,677

 

14,427

 

63,187

 

18,247

 

Payable metal sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

21,654

 

9,023

 

19,247

 

106,184

 

28,430

 

25,314

 

25,778

 

26,662

 

116,449

 

31,252

 

Gold

ounces

3,753

 

1,317

 

2,618

 

18,956

 

4,824

 

3,858

 

4,056

 

6,218

 

20,420

 

7,262

 

Silver

ounces

433,595

 

242,519

 

361,591

 

2,452,496

 

666,839

 

529,139

 

504,259

 

752,259

 

2,255,700

 

672,756

 

Molybdenum

tonnes

313

 

120

 

431

 

1,186

 

199

 

334

 

419

 

234

 

819

 

447

 

Peru combined unit operating cost,3, 4

$/tonne

$

9.85

 

$

7.77

 

$

9.31

 

$

9.50

 

$

10.20

 

$

8.63

 

$

10.39

 

$

8.87

 

$

9.44

 

$

9.88

 

Peru cash cost4

$/lb

$

1.54

 

$

1.31

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.16

 

$

1.36

 

$

1.06

 

$

1.39

 

$

0.90

 

$

1.14

 

$

1.05

 

Peru sustaining cash cost4

$/lb

$

2.29

 

$

1.84

 

$

1.91

 

$

1.65

 

$

2.17

 

$

1.53

 

$

1.87

 

$

1.13

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.40

 

1 Reported tonnes and grade for ore mined are estimates based on mine plan assumptions and may not fully reconcile to ore milled.

2 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a gold-equivalent basis. For 2018 and 2019, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 70:1. For 2020, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 89:1.

3 Reflects combined mine, mill and general and administrative ("G&A") costs per tonne of ore milled. Reflects the deduction of expected capitalized stripping costs.

4 Combined unit costs,  cash cost, and sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A. All comparative cash cost and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits figures have been restated as indicated on page 45.




 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

Q3

Q2

Q1

2019

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

2018 1

Q4

Manitoba Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lalor ore mined

tonnes

357,213

 

407,408

 

421,518

 

1,536,780

 

390,140

 

346,456

 

411,701

 

388,483

 

1,260,241

 

317,616

 

Copper

%

0.66

0.77

0.70

0.75

0.80

0.68

0.73

0.76

0.74

0.82

Zinc

%

5.98

6.05

5.43

6.36

6.20

6.16

6.34

6.70

6.25

6.80

Gold

g/tonne

2.28

2.64

2.27

2.16

2.63

2.21

2.12

1.68

2.19

2.09

Silver

g/tonne

21.23

28.4

26.18

25.51

28.38

25.56

22.32

25.96

25.39

24.66

777 ore mined

tonnes

264,905

 

281,890

 

279,925

 

1,109,782

 

269,342

 

273,319

 

288,599

 

278,522

 

966,567

 

244,613

 

Copper

%

0.98

1.72

1.18

1.37

1.17

1.33

1.34

1.65

1.47

1.76

Zinc

%

3.95

4.13

4.11

3.22

3.33

3.01

3.37

3.18

4.43

3.46

Gold

g/tonne

2.01

1.91

1.82

1.61

1.52

1.63

1.60

1.70

1.83

1.61

Silver

g/tonne

24.25

25.73

23.86

18.67

18.52

15.42

18.92

21.75

28.34

24.37

Reed ore mined

tonnes

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

326,363

 

-

 

Copper

%

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3.35

-

 

Zinc

%

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

0.90

-

 

Gold

g/tonne

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

0.77

-

 

Silver

g/tonne

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9.08

-

 

Stall Concentrator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore milled

tonnes

335,739

 

334,601

 

369,787

 

1,290,300

 

310,622

 

318,539

 

339,616

 

321,523

 

1,201,466

 

313,995

 

Copper

%

0.68

0.76

0.70

0.73

0.80

0.64

0.71

0.78

0.72

0.84

Zinc

%

6.11

6.16

5.38

6.39

6.24

6.22

6.36

6.75

6.38

6.83

Gold

g/tonne

2.35

2.70

2.28

2.13

2.60

2.12

2.08

1.75

2.15

2.09

Silver

g/tonne

22.08

28.72

26.28

25.48

28.12

25.16

22.03

26.89

25.27

24.58

Copper recovery

%

84.0

86.6

86.5

85.9

85.9

84.4

85.6

87.2

85.7

88.6

Zinc recovery

%

92.7

92.4

91.4

91.1

90.7

91.8

91.2

90.7

92.8

91.9

Gold recovery

%

57.4

62.3

60.9

56.8

61.1

54.3

52.5

59.1

57.6

57.1

Silver recovery

%

57.5

62.1

61.1

60.4

62.9

57.4

56.5

64.2

59.2

60.7

Flin Flon Concentrator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore milled

tonnes

322,156

 

324,906

 

332,589

 

1,362,006

 

374,529

 

331,216

 

367,017

 

289,244

 

1,423,744

 

259,569

 

Copper

%

0.99

1.52

1.11

1.27

1.11

1.22

1.26

1.55

1.90

1.73

Zinc

%

4.07

4.41

4.36

3.78

4.05

3.64

3.84

3.49

3.71

3.55

Gold

g/tonne

1.99

1.99

1.88

1.72

1.75

1.74

1.71

1.66

1.63

1.62

Silver

g/tonne

24.01

25.56

24.33

19.84

20.56

17.36

19.82

21.78

23.48

24.79

Copper recovery

%

83.9

87.3

84.1

88.0

86.9

89.1

88.0

88.1

92.3

90.4

Zinc recovery

%

87.9

84.9

85.0

85.5

85.8

86.7

86.0

82.9

84.2

83.7

Gold recovery

%

55.3

58.6

53.5

59.4

56.1

59.1

61.3

61.8

64.5

62.8

Silver recovery

%

42.0

50.7

44.3

50.8

49.2

48.7

53.0

52.3

60.2

54.8

1 Mining activities at Reed were completed in August 2018.




 

 

2020

2019

2018

 

 

Q3

Q2

Q1

2019

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

2018

Q4

Manitoba Operations (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Manitoba contained metal in concentrate produced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

4,592

 

6,522

 

5,345

 

23,354

 

5,763

 

5,331

 

6,131

 

6,129

 

32,272

 

6,404

 

Zinc

tonnes

30,570

 

31,222

 

30,495

 

119,106

 

30,592

 

28,639

 

31,838

 

28,037

 

115,588

 

27,408

 

Gold

ounces

25,944

 

30,303

 

27,293

 

94,969

 

27,705

 

22,754

 

24,305

 

20,205

 

95,693

 

20,529

 

Silver

ounces

241,477

 

327,130

 

306,390

 

1,080,561

 

298,363

 

237,933

 

260,000

 

284,265

 

1,224,610

 

263,937

 

Precious metals1

ounces

28,657

 

33,979

 

30,736

 

110,406

 

31,967

 

26,153

 

28,019

 

24,266

 

113,188

 

24,300

 

Total Manitoba payable metal sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

tonnes

4,249

 

6,928

 

4,825

 

22,335

 

5,285

 

4,602

 

7,393

 

5,055

 

31,474

 

5,098

 

Zinc2

tonnes

26,520

 

27,604

 

26,792

 

104,346

 

28,001

 

29,140

 

24,224

 

22,954

 

115,723

 

31,134

 

Gold

ounces

26,852

 

29,273

 

23,956

 

90,043

 

25,520

 

21,630

 

26,482

 

16,411

 

92,677

 

18,599

 

Silver

ounces

271,900

 

299,266

 

214,331

 

1,000,430

 

242,584

 

227,157

 

300,042

 

230,647

 

1,116,653

 

236,744

 

Manitoba combined unit operating cost3,4

C$/tonne

$

126

 

$

135

 

$

127

 

$

134

 

$

128

 

$

130

 

$

135

 

$

146

 

$

130

 

$

143

 

Manitoba cash cost4

$/lb

$

(3.41)

 

$

(1.52)

 

$

(0.62)

 

$

(0.75)

 

$

(1.26)

 

$

(1.31)

 

$

(0.79)

 

$

0.29

 

$

(1.16)

 

$

(1.47)

 

Manitoba sustaining cash cost4

$/lb

$

0.83

 

$

1.15

 

$

2.53

 

$

2.06

 

$

1.83

 

$

2.15

 

$

1.55

 

$

2.68

 

$

0.66

 

$

1.16

 

1 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a gold-equivalent basis. For 2018 and 2019, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 70:1. For 2020, silver is converted to gold at a ratio of 89:1.

2 Includes refined zinc metal sold.

3 Reflects combined mine, mill and G&A costs per tonne of milled ore.

4 Combined unit costs, cash cost, and sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits, are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information and a detailed reconciliation, please see the discussion under the "Non-IFRS Financial Reporting Measures" section of this MD&A. All comparative cash cost and all-in sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced, net of by-product credits figures have been restated as indicated on page 45.