EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm NEWS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2010 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  TSX:SLW 
Nov 8, 2010  NYSE:SLW 

SILVER WHEATON REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY EARNINGS

Vancouver, British Columbia – Silver Wheaton Corp. (“Silver Wheaton” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE:SLW) is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS


  • Net earnings more than doubled to a record US$69.2 million (US$0.20 per share), compared with US$33.6 million (US$0.11 per share) in 2009.

  • Operating cash flows increased 55% to US$70.5 million (US$0.20 per share)1, compared with US$45.4 million (US$0.14 per share)1 in 2009.

  • Record attributable silver equivalent production of 5.9 million ounces (5.5 million ounces of silver and 7,000 ounces of gold), representing an increase of 41% over the comparable period in 2009.

  • Silver equivalent sales of 4.7 million ounces (4.3 million ounces of silver and 7,100 ounces of gold), lagging production for the quarter due primarily to the build-up of concentrate inventory as the Peñasquito mine ramps up production, as well as timing of concentrate shipments from the Yauliyacu and Campo Morado mines.

  • As at September 30, 2010, approximately 2.2 million payable silver equivalent ounces attributable to the Company have been produced at the various mines and will be recognized in future sales as they are delivered to the Company under the terms of their contracts.

  • Total cash costs1 of US$4.09 per silver equivalent ounce, compared with US$4.08 per ounce in 2009.

  • Cash operating margin1 increased 42% compared to 2009, to a record US$15.72 per silver equivalent ounce, while average silver prices over the same period increased by 29%.

  • Goldcorp Inc. announced that its world-class gold-silver-lead-zinc Peñasquito mine achieved commercial production during the quarter with peak throughput rates as high as 105,000 tonnes per day. The ramp up to full production capacity of 130,000 tonnes per day is anticipated by early 2011. Annual production attributable to Silver Wheaton from the mine is expected to average approximately 7 million ounces of silver over the estimated 22 year mine life.

 
1 Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.


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  • Barrick Gold Corp.’s world-class gold-silver Pascua-Lama project remains on track to enter production in the first quarter of 2013, with detailed engineering and procurement nearing completion and earthworks underway. Once in production, Pascua-Lama is forecast to be one of the largest and lowest cost gold mines in the world with an expected mine life in excess of 25 years. In its first five years of operation, Silver Wheaton’s attributable silver production is expected to average 9 million ounces annually.

  • Goldcorp completed the sale of the San Dimas mine to Primero Mining Corp. In conjunction with the sale, Silver Wheaton amended its silver purchase agreement relating to the mine. The term of the silver purchase agreement, which was set to expire in 2029, has been extended to life of mine. During the first four years following closing of the transaction, Primero will deliver to Silver Wheaton a per annum amount equal to the first 3.5 million ounces of payable silver produced at San Dimas and 50% of any excess, plus Silver Wheaton will receive an additional 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum to be delivered by Goldcorp. Beginning in the fifth year after closing, Primero will deliver to the Company a per annum amount equal to the first 6 million ounces of payable silver produced at San Dimas and 50% of any excess.
    Goldcorp will continue to guarantee the delivery by Primero of all silver produced and owing to the Company until 2029, and a payment of US$0.50 per ounce for any shortfall below 215 million cumulative silver ounces delivered to Silver Wheaton by the end of 2031. Primero has provided Silver Wheaton with a right of first refusal on any metal stream or similar transaction it enters into.

“Silver Wheaton had record production in the quarter, anchored by the continued successful ramp up of one of our cornerstone growth assets, Goldcorp’s world-class Peñasquito mine in Mexico,” said Peter Barnes, Chief Executive Officer of Silver Wheaton. “Peñasquito reached commercial production during the quarter and expects to achieve full production capacity in early 2011, in what promises to be another year of significant production growth for Silver Wheaton.”

“While quarterly sales were lower than production, due in part to the build-up of concentrate inventory as Peñasquito ramps up production, as well as the timing of shipments from the Yauliyacu and Campo Morado mines, we still achieved record earnings. Increased shipments in the fourth quarter are expected to make up for the sales shortfall and we remain on track to meet production guidance of 23.5 million silver equivalent ounces in 2010, growing to approximately 40 million ounces by 2013.”

“In an environment of continued economic uncertainty, investment demand for silver remains very strong, and silver prices approached 30 year highs in the quarter. This resulted in record cash operating margins of US$15.72 per ounce, generating strong free cash flows to fund future growth.”

“Lastly, during the quarter, Goldcorp finalized the sale of its San Dimas mine to Primero Mining, an emerging mid-tier gold producer. In conjunction with this, Silver Wheaton amended its silver purchase agreement, which continues to provide Silver Wheaton with a Goldcorp guarantee, extends the agreement from a fixed term to life-of-mine and, most importantly, incentivizes Primero Mining to increase silver production at this high-quality, low-cost, mine. San Dimas remains a key asset within our portfolio and we are confident that the amended silver purchase agreement will create additional long term value for our stakeholders.”

This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Silver Wheaton’s unaudited MD&A and Financial Statements, which are available on the Company’s website at www.silverwheaton.com and have been posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.



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A conference call will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010, starting at 11:00 am (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call use one of the following methods:

Dial toll free from Canada or the US:  1- 888-231-8191 
Dial from outside Canada or the US:  1-647-427-7450 
Pass code:  15809030 
Live audio webcast:  www.silverwheaton.com 

Participants should dial in five to ten minutes before the call.

The conference call will be recorded and you can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:

Dial toll free from Canada or the US:  1- 800-642-1687 
Dial from outside Canada or the US:  1-416-849-0833 
Pass code:  15809030 
Archived audio webcast:  www.silverwheaton.com 

About Silver Wheaton

Silver Wheaton is the largest silver streaming company in the world. Forecast 2010 production, based upon its current agreements, is 22.0 million ounces of silver and 28,000 ounces of gold, for total production of 23.5 million silver equivalent ounces. By 2013, annual production is anticipated to increase significantly to approximately 40 million silver equivalent ounces. This growth is driven by the Company’s portfolio of world-class assets, including silver streams on Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine and Barrick’s Pascua-Lama project.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING-STATEMENTS
The information contained herein contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of silver and gold, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, reserve determination and reserve conversion rates. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Silver Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: fluctuations in the price of silver and gold; the absence of control over mining operations from which Silver Wheaton purchases silver or gold and risks related to these mining operations including risks related to fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, actual results of mining and exploration activities, economic and political risks of the jurisdictions in which the mining operations are located and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and differences in the interpretation or application of tax laws and regulations; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Description of the Business - Risk Factors” in Silver Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in Silver Wheaton's Form 40-F on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to: the continued operation of the mining operations from which Silver Wheaton purchases silver or gold, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that the mining operations will operate and the mining projects will be completed in accordance with their public statements and achieve their stated production outcomes, and such other



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assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although Silver Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Silver Wheaton does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included or incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.



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Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(US dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

Sales

 

$

92,834

 

$

69,767

 

$

273,776

 

$

148,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

19,154

 

18,765

 

 

60,022

 

43,069

 

Depletion

 

 

12,505

 

 

13,164

 

 

41,416

 

 

26,170

 

 

31,659

 

31,929

 

 

101,438

 

69,239

 

Earnings from operations

 

 

61,175

 

 

37,838

 

 

172,338

 

 

79,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses and other income

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative 1

 

4,947

 

3,906

 

 

18,260

 

12,917

 

Gain on mark-to-market of warrants held

 

 

(7,861)

 

-

 

 

(8,094)

 

(33)

 

Other

 

 

(360)

   

366

 

 

(164)

   

(496)

 

 

 

(3,274)

 

 

4,272

 

 

10,002

 

 

12,388

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before tax

 

64,449

 

33,566

 

 

162,336

 

67,115

 

Future income tax recovery

 

 

4,785

 

 

-

 

 

4,785

 

 

-

 

Net earnings

$

69,234

 

$

33,566

 

$

167,121

 

$

67,115

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

0.23

 

Basic earnings per share

$

0.20

 

$

$

0.49

 

$

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.20

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.23

 

Weighted average number of shares
     outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

344,253

 

313,445

 

 

343,168

 

294,208

 

Diluted

 

 

350,361

 

 

317,431

 

 

348,469

 

 

297,936

 
                         

1) Stock based compensation (a non-cash item) included in general and administrative

 

$

1,306

$

623

 

$

6,431

 

$

3,312

 



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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 

September 30

December 31

(US dollars in thousands - unaudited)

2010

2009

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

255,189

 

$

227,566

 

Accounts receivable

 

7,798

 

4,881

 

 

Other

 

 

924

 

 

1,027

 

 

263,911

 

233,474

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments

 

 

155,122

 

73,747

 

Silver and gold interests

 

 

1,943,224

 

1,928,476

 

Other

 

 

1,368

 

 

1,527

 

 

 

$

2,363,625

 

$

2,237,224

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

1,398

 

$

5,397

 

Accrued liabilities

 

4,606

 

4,578

 

Current portion of bank debt

 

 

28,560

 

28,560

 

 

Current portion of silver interest payments

 

 

145,317

 

 

130,788

 

 

179,881

 

169,323

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion of bank debt

 

85,760

 

107,180

 

Long-term portion of silver interest payments

 

 

120,323

 

 

236,796

 

 

 

 

 

385,964

 

 

513,299

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

Issued capital and contributed surplus

 

 

1,372,525

 

 

1,333,191

 

Retained earnings

 

510,955

 

343,834

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

94,181

 

46,900

 

 

 

 

 

605,136

 

 

390,734

 

 

 

 

 

1,977,661

 

 

1,723,925

 

 

 

 

$

2,363,625

 

$

2,237,224

 

 

 

 



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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(US dollars in thousands - unaudited)

 

2010

2009

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

69,234

 

$

33,566

 

$

167,121

 

$

67,115

 

Items not affecting cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Depreciation and depletion

 

12,573

 

13,229

 

 

41,615

 

26,359

 

    Stock based compensation

 

1,306

 

623

 

 

6,431

 

3,312

 

    Gain on mark-to-market of warrants held

 

 

(7,861)

 

 -

 

 

(8,094)

 

(33)

 

    Future income tax recovery

 

 

(4,785)

 

 -

 

 

(4,785)

 

 -

 

    Other

 

(1,251)

 

(338)

 

 

(879)

 

(148)

 

Change in non-cash operating working capital

 

 

1,269

 

(1,700)

 

 

(6,334)

 

(1,652)

 

Cash generated by operating activities

 

70,485

 

 

45,380

 

 

195,075

 

 

94,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank debt drawn down

 

 

-

 

140,200

 

 

-

 

140,200

 

Bank debt repaid

 

 

(7,140)

 

(7,140)

 

 

(21,420)

 

(234,920)

 

Shares issued

 

 

-

 

287,531

 

 

-

 

517,955

 

Share issue costs

 

-

 

(11,645)

 

 

(85)

 

(21,620)

 

Share purchase warrants exercised

 

5,017

 

10,345

 

 

6,022

 

10,508

 

Share purchase options exercised

 

8,579

 

4,200

 

 

26,881

 

5,789

 

Cash generated by financing activities

 

6,456

 

 

423,491

 

 

11,398

 

 

417,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver and gold interests

 

(144,465)

 

(213,819)

 

 

(158,176)

 

(218,466)

 

Acquisition of Silverstone Resources Corp.,
     net of cash acquired

 

 -

 

(261)

 

 

(201)

 

2,407

 

Long-term investments

 

 

(644)

 

 -

 

 

(21,533)

 

-

 

Other

 

(10)

 

1,599

 

 

396

 

1,615

 

Cash applied to investing activities

 

(145,119)

 

 

(212,481)

 

 

(179,514)

 

 

(214,444)

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
    equivalents

 

471

 

 

(122)

 

 

664

 

 

(673)

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(67,707)

 

256,268

 

 

27,623

 

297,748

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

322,896

   

48,590

 

 

227,566

   

7,110

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

255,189

 

$

304,858

 

$

255,189

 

$

304,858

 



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Results of Operations (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

 

Ounces produced 3

Ounces sold

Sales

Average realized
price
($'s per ounce)

Total cash cost
($'s per ounce)
4

Total depletion
($'s per ounce) 4

Net earnings
(loss)

Cash flow from
(used in) operations

Silver

San Dimas

1,255

1,274

$

25,613

$

20.11

 

$

4.04

 

$

0.78

 

$

19,471

 

$

20,468

 

Zinkgruvan

508

635

12,680

19.95

 

4.04

 

1.72

 

9,021

 

9,522

 

Yauliyacu

633

87

1,548

17.79

 

3.98

 

3.47

 

900

 

1,202

 

Peñasquito

1,017

692

12,980

18.76

 

3.90

 

2.54

 

8,521

 

10,281

 

Minto

46

40

912

22.92

 

3.90

 

3.69

 

610

 

567

 

Cozamin

381

306

5,825

19.06

 

4.04

 

4.62

 

3,177

 

4,868

 

Barrick 5

682

533

10,202

19.16

 

3.90

 

3.58

 

6,218

 

8,281

 

Other 6

1,023

710

 

13,649

 

 

19.22

 

 

3.93

 

 

4.51

 

 

7,658

 

 

10,518

 

5,545

4,277

$

83,409

$

19.51

 

$

3.98

 

$

2.53

 

$

55,576

 

$

65,707

 

Gold

Minto

6,961

7,127

$

9,425

 

$

1,323

 

$

300

 

$

237

 

$

5,599

 

$

5,972

 

Silver Equivalent 7

5,947

4,688

$

92,834

$

19.81

 

$

4.09

 

$

2.67

 

$

61,175

 

$

71,679

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,059

 

 

(1,194

)

 

5,947

4,688

$

92,834

 

$

19.81

 

$

4.09

 

$

2.67

 

$

69,234

 

$

70,485

 

1)     

All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per ounce amounts.

2)     

Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions.

3)     

Certain production figures are based on management estimates.

4)     

Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measures.

5)  The ounces produced and sold during the third quarter of 2010 include 250,000 ounces received from Goldcorp, in connection with Goldcorp’s four year commitment to deliver to Silver Wheaton 1.5 million ounces of silver per annum resulting from their sale of San Dimas to Primero.
6)  

Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero mines.

7)     

Comprised of the Los Filos, San Martin, La Negra, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni and Campo Morado mines.

8)     

Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average gold price received during the period.




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Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

 

Ounces produced

Ounces sold

Sales

Average realized
price
($'s per ounce)

Total cash cost
($'s per ounce) 3

Total depletion
($'s per ounce) 3

Net earnings
(loss)

Cash flow from
(used in) operations

Silver

San Dimas

1,232

1,234

$

18,886

$

15.30

 

$

4.02

 

$

0.65

 

$

13,120

 

$

13,925

 

Zinkgruvan

415

433

6,861

15.85

 

4.02

 

1.78

 

4,350

 

4,415

 

Yauliyacu

750

698

10,600

15.19

 

3.94

 

3.47

 

5,426

 

7,849

 

Peñasquito

165

190

2,691

14.15

 

3.90

 

2.36

 

1,502

 

1,950

 

Minto

46

68

1,043

15.29

 

3.90

 

4.48

 

472

 

794

 

Cozamin

366

384

5,736

14.94

 

4.00

 

4.72

 

2,389

 

4,229

 

Barrick 4

223

187

3,008

16.07

 

3.90

 

3.46

 

1,631

 

2,278

 

Other 5

783

780

 

11,369

 

 

14.56

 

 

3.91

 

 

3.95

 

 

5,224

 

 

7,398

 

3,980

3,974

$

60,194

$

15.14

 

$

3.97

 

$

2.59

 

$

34,114

 

$

42,838

 

Gold

Minto

3,698

9,953

$

9,573

 

$

962

 

$

300

 

$

288

 

$

3,724

 

$

5,330

 

Silver Equivalent 6

4,213

4,600

$

69,767

$

15.16

 

$

4.08

 

$

2.86

 

$

37,838

 

$

48,168

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,272)

 

 

(2,788)

 

 

4,213

4,600

$

69,767

 

$

15.16

 

$

4.08

 

$

2.86

 

$

33,566

 

$

45,380

 

 

1) All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per ounce amounts.
2) Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions.
3) Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measures.
4) Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero mines.
5) Comprised of the Los Filos, San Martin, La Negra, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni and Campo Morado mines.
6) Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average gold price received during the period.



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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

 

Ounces produced 3

Ounces sold

Sales

Average realized
price
($'s per ounce)

Total cash cost
($'s per ounce) 4

Total depletion
($'s per ounce) 4

Net earnings
(loss)

Cash flow from
(used in) operations

Silver

San Dimas

3,571

3,556

$

66,463

$

18.69

 

$

4.04

 

$

0.78

 

$

49,308

 

$

52,099

 

Zinkgruvan

1,373

1,446

26,964

18.64

 

4.04

 

1.72

 

18,635

 

19,578

 

Yauliyacu

2,062

1,185

21,372

18.04

 

3.98

 

3.47

 

12,545

 

16,662

 

Peñasquito

2,337

1,772

32,466

18.32

 

3.90

 

2.54

 

21,050

 

25,556

 

Minto

157

133

2,562

19.19

 

3.90

 

3.69

 

1,549

 

1,795

 

Cozamin

1,068

999

18,226

18.26

 

4.03

 

4.62

 

9,590

 

14,524

 

Barrick 5

2,159

2,043

36,942

18.08

 

3.90

 

3.54

 

21,749

 

25,896

 

Other 6

3,099

2,214

 

40,635

 

 

18.35

 

 

3.92

 

 

4.38

 

 

22,254

 

 

31,935

 

15,826

13,348

$

245,630

$

18.40

 

$

3.97

 

$

2.69

 

$

156,680

 

$

188,045

 

Gold

Minto

24,665

23,321

$

28,146

 

$

1,207

 

$

300

 

$

235

 

$

15,658

 

$

19,357

 

Silver Equivalent 7

17,395

14,826

$

273,776

$

18.47

 

$

4.05

 

$

2.79

 

$

172,338

 

$

207,402

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,217)

 

 

(12,327)

 

 

17,395

14,826

$

273,776

 

$

18.47

 

$

4.05

 

$

2.79

 

$

167,121

 

$

195,075

 

 

1)     

All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per ounce amounts.

2)     

Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions.

3)     

Certain production figures are based on management estimates.

4)     

Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measures.

5)     

Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero mines.

6)     

Comprised of the Los Filos, San Martin, La Negra, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni and Campo Morado mines.

7)     

Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average gold price received during the period.

 



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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

 

Ounces produced

Ounces sold

Sales

Average realized
price
($'s per ounce)

Total cash cost
($'s per ounce) 3

Total depletion
($'s per ounce) 3

Net earnings
(loss)

Cash flow from
(used in) operations

Silver

San Dimas

3,819

3,840

$

52,990

$

13.81

 

$

4.02

 

$

0.71

 

$

34,817

 

$

37,553

 

Zinkgruvan

1,356

1,353

19,023

14.06

 

4.02

 

1.78

 

11,175

 

12,793

 

Yauliyacu

2,359

1,987

26,881

13.53

 

3.93

 

3.47

 

12,184

 

19,082

 

Peñasquito

487

455

6,106

13.42

 

3.90

 

2.35

 

3,260

 

4,331

 

Minto

83

67

1,036

15.31

 

3.90

 

4.48

 

469

 

808

 

Cozamin

628

597

8,671

14.53

 

4.00

 

4.70

 

3,479

 

7,617

 

Barrick 4

223

187

3,008

16.07

 

3.90

 

3.46

 

1,631

 

2,278

 

Other 5

2,092

1,584

 

21,319

 

 

13.44

 

 

3.91

 

 

4.03

 

 

8,715

 

 

14,883

 

11,047

10,070

$

139,034

$

13.80

 

$

3.97

 

$

2.31

 

$

75,730

 

$

99,345

 

Gold

Minto

10,521

10,098

$

9,708

 

$

961

 

$

300

 

$

288

 

$

3,773

 

$

5,522

 

Silver Equivalent 6

11,708

10,708

$

148,742

$

13.89

 

$

4.02

 

$

2.44

 

$

79,503

 

$

104,867

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,388)

 

 

(9,914)

 

 

11,708

10,708

$

148,742

 

$

13.89

 

$

4.02

 

$

2.44

 

$

67,115

 

$

94,953

 

1)     

All figures in thousands except gold ounces produced and sold and per ounce amounts.

2)     

Ounces produced represent the quantity of silver and gold contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions.

3)     

Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measures.

4)     

Comprised of the Lagunas Norte, Pierina and Veladero mines.

5)     

Comprised of the Los Filos, San Martin, La Negra, Mineral Park, Neves-Corvo, Stratoni and Campo Morado mines.

6)     

Gold ounces produced and sold are converted to a silver equivalent basis on the ratio of the average silver price received to the average gold price received during the period.




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Non-GAAP Measures

Silver Wheaton has included, throughout this press release, certain non-GAAP performance measures, including total cash costs of silver and gold on a sales basis, as well as operating cash flows per share and cash operating margin. These non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable with similar measures presented by other companies. Cash costs are presented as they represent an industry standard method of comparing certain costs on a per unit basis. Cash operating margin is defined as the realized selling price less total cash cost per silver equivalent ounce. The Company believes that certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance. The data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. During the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company’s total cash costs, which were equivalent to the Company’s cost of sales in accordance with GAAP, were $3.98 per ounce of silver and $300 per ounce of gold (2009 – $3.97 per ounce of silver and $300 per ounce of gold).

For further information, please contact: 
 
Brad Kopp 
Vice President, Investor Relations 
Silver Wheaton Corp. 
Tel: 1-800-380-8687 
Email: info@silverwheaton.com 
Website: www.silverwheaton.com