EX-99.1 2 d808400dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

August 7, 2024

Vancouver, British Columbia

Designated News Release

SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

and Record Operating Cash Flow for the First Half of 2024

“Wheaton once again delivered strong results in the second quarter, generating $234 million in operating cash flow, resulting in record cash flows of over $450 million for the first half of the year. With year-to-date gold equivalent production of approximately 305,000 ounces, we are well on track to achieve our 2024 production guidance of 550,000 to 620,000 gold equivalent ounces,” said Randy Smallwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wheaton Precious Metals.” In addition, we were ranked among the top 10 companies on Corporate Knights’ annual list of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada and published our annual sustainability and climate change reports. Corporate Knights’ recognition highlights our leadership in sustainability and commitment to creating value for all stakeholders. Our performance in the first half of 2024 supports our belief that the strength of our organic growth profile and high-quality, long-life portfolio, combined with favorable commodity price trends, firmly positions Wheaton as a premier choice for precious metals exposure.”

Solid Financial Results and Strong Balance Sheet

 

   

Second quarter of 2024: $299 million in revenue, $234 million in operating cash flow, $122 million in net earnings and $150 million in adjusted net earnings1 and, declared a quarterly dividend1 of $0.155 per common share.

   

Balance Sheet: cash balance of $540 million, no debt, and an undrawn $2 billion revolving credit facility as at June 30, 2024 after making total upfront cash payments of $45 million relative to mineral stream and royalty interests in the quarter.

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Undrawn $2 billion revolving credit facility extended by an additional year with the facility now maturing on June 25, 2029.

High Quality Asset Base

 

   

Streaming and royalty agreements on 18 operating mines and 27 development projects5.

   

93% of attributable production from assets in the lowest half of their respective cost curves2,4.

   

Attributable gold equivalent production3 (“GEOs”) of 147,100 ounces in the second quarter of 2024 and 305,800 for the first six months of 2024, with year-to-date production representing an increase of 13% relative to the comparable period of the prior year due primarily to the mill throughput expansion at Salobo.

   

Average annual forecast production guidance for 2024 of 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs3 maintained, with forecasted sector-leading growth of over 800,000 GEOs3 by 2028, and average annual forecast attributable production growing to over 850,000 GEOs3 in years 2029 to 2033.

   

Further de-risked forecast growth profile as construction activities advanced at the Blackwater, Goose, Platreef, Mineral Park and Marmato Lower Mine Projects, all of which are expected to be producing within the next 16 months.


 

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Leadership in Sustainability

 

   

Recognized among Corporate Knights’ 2024 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, and Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

   

Top Rankings: One of the top-rated companies by Sustainalytics, AA rated by MSCI and Prime rated by ISS.

   

Published our second annual Climate Change Report detailing how Wheaton is addressing climate change risks and opportunities, as well as potential climate-related impacts.

   

Published our fifth annual Sustainability Report highlighting our commitment to responsible business practices and providing a comprehensive review of Wheaton’s performance in environmental, social and governance topics.

Operational Overview

(all figures in US dollars unless otherwise noted)   

 

 

 

Q2 2024

 

 

  

 

 

 

Q2 2023

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change

 

 

  

 

 

 

YTD 2024

 

 

  

 

 

 

YTD 2023

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change

 

 

Units produced

                 

Gold ounces

     84,993        83,180        2.2 %        176,932        156,199        13.3 %  

Silver ounces

     5,062        4,441        14.0 %        10,538        9,575        10.1 %  

Palladium ounces

     4,338        3,880        11.8 %        8,801        7,585        16.0 %  

Cobalt pounds

     259        152        70.8 %        499        276        80.8 %  

Gold equivalent ounces 3

     147,059        137,176        7.2 %        305,761        271,906        12.5 %  

Units sold

                 

Gold ounces

     77,326        75,294        2.7 %        169,345        137,899        22.8 %  

Silver ounces

     3,823        4,437        (13.8)%        7,890        8,186        (3.6)%  

Palladium ounces

     4,301        3,392        26.8 %        9,075        6,338        43.2 %  

Cobalt pounds

     88        265        (66.8)%        397        588        (32.5)%  

Gold equivalent ounces 3

     124,009        129,734        (4.4)%        267,193        239,027        11.8 %  

Change in PBND and Inventory

                 

Gold equivalent ounces 3

     9,615        (13,750)        (23,365)        10,289        (1,994)        (12,283)  

Revenue

   $ 299,064      $ 264,972        12.9 %      $ 595,870      $ 479,437        24.3 %  

Net earnings

   $ 122,317      $ 141,448        (13.5)%      $ 286,358      $ 252,839        13.3 %  

Per share

   $ 0.270      $ 0.312        (13.5)%      $ 0.632      $ 0.559        13.1 %  

Adjusted net earnings 1

   $ 149,565      $ 142,584        4.9 %      $ 288,398      $ 247,015        16.8 %  

Per share 1

   $ 0.330      $ 0.315        4.8 %      $ 0.636      $ 0.546        16.5 %  

Operating cash flows

   $  234,393      $  202,376        15.8 %      $  453,773      $  337,482        34.5 %  

Per share 1

   $ 0.517      $ 0.447        15.7 %      $ 1.001      $ 0.746        34.2 %  

All amounts in thousands except gold, palladium & gold equivalent ounces, and per share amounts.


 

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Financial Review

Revenues

Revenue in the second quarter of 2024 was $299 million (61% gold, 37% silver, 1% palladium and 1% cobalt), with the $34 million increase relative to the prior period quarter being primarily due to an 18% increase in the average realized gold equivalent³ price; partially offset by a 4% decrease in the number of GEOs³ sold.

Revenue was $596 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing a $116 million increase from the comparable period of the previous year due primarily to an 11% increase in the average realized gold equivalent³ price, resulting from relative changes in the GEOs³ produced but not yet delivered; and a 12% increase in the number of GEOs³ sold.

Cash Costs and Margin

Average cash costs¹ in the second quarter of 2024 were $436 per GEO³ as compared to $452 in the second quarter of 2023. This resulted in a cash operating margin¹ of $1,976 per GEO³ sold, an increase of 24% as compared with the second quarter of 2023, a result of the higher realized price per ounce coupled with the lower average cash costs.

Average cash costs¹ for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $433 per GEO³ as compared to $463 in the comparable period of the previous year. This resulted in a cash operating margin¹ of $1,797 per GEO³ sold, a 16% increase from the comparable period of the previous year.

Cash Flow from Operations

Operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2024 amounted to $234 million, with the $32 million increase due primarily to the higher gross margin.

Operating cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 amounted to $454 million, with the $116 million increase from the comparable period of the previous year being due primarily to the higher gross margin.

Balance Sheet (at June 30, 2024)

   

Approximately $540 million of cash on hand

   

The Company extended its existing undrawn $2 billion revolving term loan (the “Revolving Facility”) with its maturity date now June 25, 2029.

   

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company made total upfront cash payments of $45 million relative to the mineral stream and royalty interests consisting of:

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$10 million relative to the Cangrejos PMPA;

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$25 million relative to the Mineral Park PMPA; and

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$10 million relative to the Mt Todd Royalty.

   

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company disposed of its investment in Hecla Mining Company for gross proceeds of $177 million.

   

With the existing cash on hand coupled with the fully undrawn $2 billion revolving credit facility, the Company believes it is well positioned to fund all outstanding commitments and known contingencies as well as providing flexibility to acquire additional accretive mineral stream interests.

Global Minimum Tax

The Company is within the scope of global minimum tax (“GMT”) under the OECD Pillar Two model rules (“Pillar Two”), under which large multinational entities will be subject to a 15% GMT. On June 20, 2024, Canada’s Global Minimum Tax Act (“GMTA”), received royal assent. The GMTA enacts the OECD Pillar Two model rules where in scope companies will be


 

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subject to a 15% GMT for fiscal years commencing on or after December 31, 2023. With the enactment of the GMTA on June 20, 2024, the income of the Company’s subsidiaries which operate in jurisdictions with a statutory tax rate of 0% is impacted by the GMTA and an amount of $51 million current tax expense associated with GMT was recorded for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. GMT accrued to December 31, 2024, is payable on or before June 30, 2026 (18 months following year-end).

Second Quarter Operating Asset Highlights

Salobo: In the second quarter of 2024, Salobo produced 63,200 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately 15% relative to the second quarter of 2023, driven by higher throughput, with production from the third concentrator line commencing at the end of 2022. On April 24, 2024, Vale S.A. (“Vale”) reported the continued ramp-up at Salobo III, which reached 90% average throughput in the first quarter, as well as improved year over year operational performance at Salobo I and II. On July 25, 2024, Vale also reported that the Salobo III processing plant operations resumed in July, after being halted for 31 days due to a fire on a conveyor belt. Vale confirmed that 2024 copper production guidance of 320-355 kt has been maintained.

Peñasquito: In the second quarter of 2024, Peñasquito produced 2.3 million ounces of attributable silver, an increase of approximately 30% relative to the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to higher throughput, partially offset by lower grades.

Constancia: In the second quarter of 2024, Constancia produced 0.5 million ounces of attributable silver and 6,100 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately 7% for silver production and a decrease of approximately 18% for gold production relative to the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in gold production was primarily the result of lower gold grades due largely to the planned stripping activity in the Pampacancha pit, which commenced in the second quarter and is expected to continue through the third quarter. As a result of the stripping activity, ore feed was supplemented with stockpiles during the second quarter, as per the original mine plan. Mill ore feed has now reverted to the typical blend of approximately one-third from Pampacancha and two-thirds from Constancia, which is expected to continue throughout 2024. The increase in silver production is primarily due to higher throughput and grades, partially offset by lower recoveries.

Stillwater: In the second quarter of 2024, the Stillwater mines produced 2,100 ounces of attributable gold and 4,300 ounces of attributable palladium, an increase of approximately 4% for gold and 12% for palladium relative to the second quarter of 2023, due primarily to higher throughput and grades.

Voiseys Bay: In the second quarter of 2024, the Voisey’s Bay mine produced 259,000 pounds of attributable cobalt, an increase of approximately 71% relative to the second quarter of 2023, as the transitional period between the depletion of the Ovoid open-pit and ramp-up to full production of the Voisey’s Bay underground mine nears completion. Vale reports that physical completion of the Voisey’s Bay underground mine extension was 96% at the end of the second quarter, and that the main surface assets are completed and in operation. In the underground portion, Reid Brook activities are largely complete, with the powerhouse planned to be fully commissioned and linked to the grid by Q3 2024. The mine development at Eastern Deeps is now concluded, and construction of the bulk material handling system, dewatering and support facilities is ongoing. The full mine assets at Eastern Deeps are expected to be in operation by the end of 2024.


 

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Other Gold: In the second quarter of 2024, total Other Gold attributable production was 600 ounces, a decrease of approximately 70% relative to the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to the closure of the Minto mine in May 2023.

Other Silver: In the second quarter of 2024, total Other Silver attributable production was 1.4 million ounces, an increase of approximately 5% relative to the second quarter of 2023. The increase from the comparable period of the prior year is primarily due to an 87% increase in production at Zinkgruvan as a result of higher throughput and grades, largely offset by the cessation of attributable ore mined at Aljustrel.

Detailed mine-by-mine production and sales figures can be found in the Appendix to this press release and in Wheaton’s consolidated MD&A in the ‘Results of Operations and Operational Review’ section.

Recent Development Asset Updates

Blackwater Project: On July 30, 2024, Artemis Gold Inc. (“Artemis”) announced that overall construction was approximately 87% complete and that construction of the water management pond, excavation of the cutoff trench, and the earthworks and lining of the central water management pond were completed. Work on the tailings storage facility continues to progress well with increased productivity and material movements through the quarter. Equipment installation was a key focus area as well as installation of structural steel, conveyors, platework, pipework, and electrical infrastructure. Early pre-commissioning activities in the crushing area of the process facility are underway. Artemis also stated that the project remains on schedule for first gold pour in Q4 2024.

On July 22, 2024, Artemis announced that it had responded to a wildfire evacuation order by proactively removing all non-essential staff and contractors as of July 21, 2024. On July 26, 2024, Artemis announced the evacuation order has been lifted and began an expedient, staged return of employees and contractors to site. The mine site was not impacted by any wildfires.

Platreef Project: On July 31, 2024, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (“Ivanhoe”) reported that construction of Platreef’s Phase 1 concentrator was completed on schedule subsequent to the quarter. Cold commissioning has started, with water being fed through the concentrator, and construction of Platreef’s Shaft 2 headgear is approximately 60% complete. Work is well underway on the updated feasibility study to accelerate Platreef’s Phase 2 expansion, as well as the preliminary economic assessment of the previously announced Phase 3 expansion. Both studies are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter. A Phase 3 expansion to 10 Mtpa processing capacity is expected to rank Platreef as one of the world’s largest platinum-group metal, nickel, copper and gold producers.

Goose Project: On May 7, 2024, B2Gold Corp. (“B2Gold”) announced the successful completion of the 2024 winter ice road (“WIR”) campaign, delivering all necessary materials to complete the construction of the Goose project. B2Gold reports that while mill construction remains on schedule, development of the open pit and underground is slightly behind schedule due to equipment availability, adverse weather conditions and prioritization of critical path construction activities. As a result, B2Gold reports that first gold pour is now expected in the second quarter of 2025 with ramp up to full production in the third quarter of 2025, one quarter later than previous estimates.


 

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Marmato Mine: On April 15, 2024, Aris Mining Corporation (“Aris”) provided an update on the Marmato Lower Mine expansion project, including the completion of the access road to the new processing facility area. Earthworks in the plant area will reportedly commence soon, and the contractor for the new portal and decline is fully mobilized and cutting of the portal face has commenced. On May 14, 2024, Aris reported that most of the mechanical equipment has been ordered and the access road has reached the portal level. On July 16, 2024, Aris further reported that the Lower Mine project is on track for first gold pour by the end of 2025, followed by an approximate six-month ramp-up period.

Curipamba Project: On June 17, 2024, Adventus Mining Corporation (“Adventus”) announced that the Ministry of Environment, Water and Energy Transition of the Government of Ecuador has granted Administrative Authorization over Public Hydric Domain for the Curipamba project. This key permit allows the Curipamba project to carry out planned construction activities in accordance with the technical requirements stipulated in the Water Resources Law. With this approval, Adventus noted that the last main step prior to the start of construction is the receipt of the final document outlining the transition from the medium scale exploration to exploitation phase.

On April 26, 2024, Adventus announced that Silvercorp Metals Inc. (“Silvercorp”) has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Adventus pursuant to which Silvercorp has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Adventus. As reported by Silvercorp, the existing stream with Wheaton, combined with Silvercorp’s existing cash and cash equivalents of approximately $200 million, is more than sufficient to fully fund the Curipamba project through construction. On July 2, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted a final order approving the arrangement. The acquisition closed on July 31, 2024.

On August 6, 2024, Silvercorp announced a key milestone that the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Government of Ecuador (“MEM”) has issued a Resolution of Change of Phase for the Curipamba project. The Resolution of Change of Phase advances the legal status of the project from the economic evaluation phase to the exploitation phase and allows for the start of construction and subsequent operation of the mine. The Change of Phase for a medium-scale project is equivalent to the Exploitation Agreement for large-scale mines in Ecuador.

Marathon Project: On July 31, 2024, Generation Mining Limited (“Gen Mining”) reported that the federal government has approved amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (“Schedule 2”) which will allow for the construction of specific water management structures and operation of key infrastructure for the Marathon Project. Gen Mining also states that receipt of the few remaining provincial and federal approvals and permits required for construction is expected in the coming months.

On August 7, 2024, Gen Mining announced a key milestone with the receipt of the Fisheries Act Authorization (“FAA”) for the Marathon project. The FAA, issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, approves Gen Mining’s plan to avoid, mitigate and offset impacts to fish and fish habitat related to the development of the project. This authorization represents the final federal approval required to commence construction of the tailings storage facility and water management structures. The Marathon project requires three remaining provincial approvals to be issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Ministry of Natural Resources. These are expected in the coming months. Following which, the Marathon project will have all of the key government permits and approvals required for construction.

Santo Domingo: On July 31, 2024, Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone”) published the results of an updated feasibility study for the Santo Domingo project, outlining an optimized mine plan, updated capital and operating cost estimates, and a 19-year mine life supported by higher mineral reserve estimates. The report indicates that total gold production is expected to average 35,000 ounces per year for the first seven years of production, an increase from the 30,000 ounces per year estimate outlined in the 2020 feasibility study, and 22,000 ounces per year for the life of mine, up from 17,000 ounces per year. Capstone has reported that with construction completed at the Mantoverde project, a deposit situated 35 kilometers northeast of the Santo Domingo project, Capstone plans to advance several value enhancement initiatives within the Mantoverde-Santo Domingo district that are not yet included in the 2024 feasibility study. The first of these initiatives is a newly announced two-year, $25 million exploration program at Mantoverde, aimed at supporting the two future processing centers between Mantoverde and Santo Domingo.

Curraghinalt Project: On May 3, 2024, the Planning Appeals Commission & Water Appeals Commission (the “Commission”) in Northern Ireland concluded that the water abstraction and impoundment licenses (“Water Licenses”) relative to the Curraghinalt Project have been rescinded and that license applications would need to be resubmitted and subsequent public inquiry referrals held. The Commission noted that it has suspended arrangements for the


 

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current inquiry timetable until it is in receipt of the expected Water License applications, at which time it will move to set directions and new dates for the submission of statements of case, rebuttals, and for the opening of the re-scheduled hearing sessions in due course.

Sustainability

Annual Sustainability Report & Climate Change Report

Wheaton published its fifth annual sustainability report on May 23, 2024, and its second annual climate change report on June 24, 2024. The reports are part of Wheaton’s voluntary suite of sustainability disclosures demonstrating the Company’s commitment to responsible business practices and ESG performance.

ESG Ratings & Awards

On June 26, 2024, Wheaton was named as one of Corporate Knights’ 2024 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking ninth on the list. With a significant portion of the score linked to sustainable revenue, this metric underscores the exceptional quality of Wheaton’s mining partners and the Company’s rigorous due diligence process.

Community Investment Program

   

Wheaton’s Partner Community Investment Program continues to support initiatives with the Vale Foundation, Vale Canada, Glencore via Antamina, Hudbay Minerals, First Majestic Silver and Sibanye-Stillwater to support the communities influenced by the mines and provide vital services and programs including educational resources, health and dental programs, poverty reduction initiatives, entrepreneurial opportunities, and various social and environmental programs.

   

Coast Mental Health Foundation’s Courage To Come Back Awards presented by Wheaton raised over CA$1.7 million in support of community-based services for people living with mental illness in British Columbia.

2024 and Long-Term Production Outlook

Wheaton’s estimated attributable production in 2024 is forecast to be 325,000 to 370,000 ounces of gold, 18.5 to 20.5 million ounces of silver, and 12,000 to 15,000 GEOs3 of other metals, resulting in annual production of approximately 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs3, unchanged from previous guidance2,3.

Annual production is forecast to increase by approximately 40% to over 800,000 GEOs3 by 2028, with average annual production forecast to grow to over 850,000 GEO3 in years 2029 to 2033, also unchanged from previous guidance6.


 

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About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Wheaton is the world’s premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors commodity price leverage and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. As a result, Wheaton has consistently outperformed gold and silver, as well as other mining investments. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming for all of its stakeholders.

In accordance with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.’s (“Wheaton Precious Metals”, “Wheaton” or the “Company”) MD&A and Financial Statements, reference to the Company and Wheaton includes the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries.


 

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Webcast and Conference Call Details

A conference call will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, starting at 5:00am PT (8:00 am ET) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call please use one of the following methods:

 

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This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Wheaton Precious Metals’ MD&A and Financial Statements, which are available on the Company’s website at www.wheatonpm.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Mr. Wes Carson, P.Eng., Vice President, Mining Operations, Neil Burns, P.Geo., Vice President, Technical Services for Wheaton Precious Metals and Ryan Ulansky, P.Eng., Vice President, Engineering, are a “qualified person” as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101, and have reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release (specifically Mr. Carson has reviewed production figures, Mr. Burns has reviewed mineral resource estimates and Mr. Ulansky has reviewed the mineral reserve estimates).

Wheaton Precious Metals believes that there are no significant differences between its corporate governance practices and those required to be followed by United States domestic issuers under the NYSE listing standards. This confirmation is located on the Wheaton Precious Metals website at http://www.wheatonpm.com/Company/corporate-governance/default.aspx.

For further information:

Investor Contact

Emma Murray

Vice President, Investor Relations

Tel: 1-844-288-9878

Email: info@wheatonpm.com

Media Contact

Simona Antolak

Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs

Tel: 604-639-9870

Email: simona.antolak@wheatonpm.com


 

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Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings

 

    Three Months Ended
June 30
    Six Months Ended
June 30
 

(US dollars and shares in thousands, except per share

amounts - unaudited)

  2024     2023     2024     2023  

Sales

  $ 299,064     $ 264,972     $ 595,870     $ 479,437  

Cost of sales

                                               

Cost of sales, excluding depletion

  $ 54,007     $ 58,642     $ 115,562     $ 110,606  

Depletion

    58,865       54,474       122,541       99,473  

Total cost of sales

  $ 112,872     $ 113,116     $ 238,103     $ 210,079  

Gross margin

  $ 186,192     $ 151,856     $ 357,767     $ 269,358  

General and administrative expenses

    10,241       10,216       20,705       20,315  

Share based compensation

    6,241       4,484       7,522       11,881  

Donations and community investments

    703       1,940       2,273       3,318  

Earnings from operations

  $ 169,007     $ 135,216     $ 327,267     $ 233,844  

Gain on disposal of mineral stream interests

    -       5,027       -       5,027  

Other income (expense)

    5,122       8,692       12,317       16,254  

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes

  $ 174,129     $ 148,935     $ 339,584     $ 255,125  

Finance costs

    1,299       1,352       2,741       2,731  

Earnings before income taxes

  $ 172,830     $ 147,583     $ 336,843     $ 252,394  

Income tax expense (recovery)

    50,513       6,135       50,485       (445)  

Net earnings

  $ 122,317     $ 141,448     $ 286,358     $ 252,839  

Basic earnings per share

  $ 0.270     $ 0.312     $ 0.632     $ 0.559  

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.269     $ 0.312     $ 0.631     $ 0.558  

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

       

Basic

    453,430       452,892       453,262       452,633  

Diluted

    454,104       453,575       453,888       453,368  


 

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Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 (US dollars in thousands - unaudited)

    

As at
June 30
2024


 
   

As at
December 31
2023

 
 

 Assets

    

 Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 540,217     $ 546,527  

Accounts receivable

     9,654       10,078  

Cobalt inventory

     -       1,372  

Income taxes receivable

     4,544       5,935  

Other

     4,398       3,499  

 Total current assets

   $ 558,813     $ 567,411  

 Non-current assets

    

Mineral stream interests

   $ 6,487,552     $ 6,122,441  

Early deposit mineral stream interests

     47,094       47,093  

Mineral royalty interests

     35,527       13,454  

Long-term equity investments

     88,071       246,678  

Property, plant and equipment

     7,752       7,638  

Other

     22,273       26,470  

 Total non-current assets

   $ 6,688,269     $ 6,463,774  

 Total assets

   $ 7,247,082     $ 7,031,185  

 Liabilities

    

 Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 12,272     $ 13,458  

Current portion of performance share units

     8,099       12,013  

Current portion of lease liabilities

     435       604  

 Total current liabilities

   $ 20,806     $ 26,075  

 Non-current liabilities

    

Performance share units

   $ 5,660     $ 9,113  

Lease liabilities

     5,301       5,625  

Global minimum tax

     50,510       -  

Deferred income taxes

     250       232  

Pension liability

     4,883       4,624  

 Total non-current liabilities

   $ 66,604     $ 19,594  

 Total liabilities

   $ 87,410     $ 45,669  

 Shareholders’ equity

    

 Issued capital

   $ 3,796,172     $ 3,777,323  

 Reserves

     (62,186)       (40,091)  

 Retained earnings

     3,425,686       3,248,284  

 Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 7,159,672     $ 6,985,516  

 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 7,247,082     $ 7,031,185  


 

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Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   

Three Months Ended

June 30

    

Six Months Ended

June 30

 
(US dollars in thousands - unaudited)   2024      2023      2024      2023  

Operating activities

                                                  

Net earnings

  $ 122,317      $ 141,448      $ 286,358      $ 252,839  

Adjustments for

          

Depreciation and depletion

    59,211        54,857        123,224        100,247  

Gain on disposal of mineral stream interest

    -        (5,027)        -        (5,027)  

Interest expense

    72        36        145        53  

Equity settled stock based compensation

    1,655        1,859        3,253        3,402  

Performance share units - expense

    4,586        2,625        4,269        8,479  

Performance share units - paid

    -        -        (11,129)        (16,675)  

Pension expense

    283        291        458        458  

Pension paid

    -        (20)        (43)        (116)  

Income tax (recovery) expense

    50,513        6,135        50,485        (445)  

(Gain) loss on fair value adjustment of share purchase warrants held

    (197)        280        (380)        105  

Investment income recognized in net earnings

    (4,877)        (8,880)        (11,315)        (16,028)  

Other

    482        418        400        499  

Change in non-cash working capital

    (3,664)        1,685        (1,508)        (387)  

Cash generated from operations before income taxes and interest

  $ 230,381      $ 195,707      $ 444,217      $ 327,404  

Income taxes paid

    (75)        (988)        (191)        (4,332)  

Interest paid

    (73)        (15)        (148)        (33)  

Interest received

    4,160        7,672        9,895        14,443  

Cash generated from operating activities

  $ 234,393      $ 202,376      $ 453,773      $ 337,482  

Financing activities

          

Credit facility extension fees

  $ (925)      $ (846)      $ (925)      $ (846)  

Share purchase options exercised

    8,348        1,134        12,164        10,510  

Lease payments

    (147)        (177)        (295)        (379)  

Dividends paid

    (139,124)        (131,091)        (139,124)        (131,091)  

Cash used for financing activities

  $ (131,848)      $ (130,980)      $ (128,180)      $ (121,806)  

Investing activities

          

Mineral stream interests

  $ (35,605)      $ (88,710)      $ (486,507)      $ (120,234)  

Early deposit mineral stream interests

    -        -        -        (750)  

Mineral royalty interest

    (10,078)        -        (22,025)        -  

Net proceeds on disposal of mineral stream interests

    -        46,400        -        46,400  

Acquisition of long-term investments

    -        (31)        (751)        (8,175)  

Proceeds on disposal of long-term investments

    177,088        202        177,088        202  

Dividends received

    481        917        1,181        917  

Other

    (193)        (1,209)        (789)        (1,770)  

Cash (used for) generated from investing activities

  $ 131,693      $ (42,431)      $ (331,803)      $ (83,410)  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  $ (130)      $ 175      $ (100)      $ 482  

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 234,108      $ 29,140      $ (6,310)      $ 132,748  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    306,109        799,697        546,527        696,089  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 540,217      $ 828,837      $ 540,217      $ 828,837  


 

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Summary of Units Produced

 

     Q2 2024     Q1 2024      Q4 2023      Q3 2023      Q2 2023      Q1 2023      Q4 2022      Q3 2022  

Gold ounces produced ²

                     

Salobo

    63,225       61,622        71,778        69,045        54,804        43,677        37,939        44,212  

Sudbury 3

    5,910       5,618        5,823        3,857        5,818        6,203        5,270        3,437  

Constancia

    6,086       13,897        22,292        19,003        7,444        6,905        10,496        7,196  

San Dimas 4

    7,089       7,542        10,024        9,995        11,166        10,754        10,037        11,808  

Stillwater 5

    2,099       2,637        2,341        2,454        2,017        1,960        2,185        1,833  

Other

                     

Marmato

    584       623        668        673        639        457        533        542  

Minto 6

    -       -        -        -        1,292        3,063        2,567        3,050  

Total Other

    584       623        668        673        1,931        3,520        3,100        3,592  

Total gold ounces produced

    84,993       91,939        112,926        105,027        83,180        73,019        69,027        72,078  

Silver ounces produced 2

                     

Peñasquito 7

    2,263       2,643        1,036        -        1,744        2,076        1,761        2,017  

Antamina

    992       806        1,030        894        984        872        1,067        1,327  

Constancia

    451       640        836        697        420        552        655        564  

Other

                     

Los Filos

    42       42        28        28        28        45        14        21  

Zinkgruvan

    699       641        510        785        374        632        664        642  

Neves-Corvo

    432       524        573        486        407        436        369        323  

Aljustrel 8

    -       -        -        327        279        343        313        246  

Cozamin

    177       173        185        165        184        141        157        179  

Marmato

    6       7        10        11        7        8        9        7  

Yauliyacu 9

    -       -        -        -        -        -        261        463  

Minto 6

    -       -        -        -        14        29        33        33  

Total Other

    1,356       1,387        1,306        1,802        1,293        1,634        1,820        1,914  

Total silver ounces produced

    5,062       5,476        4,208        3,393        4,441        5,134        5,303        5,822  

Palladium ounces produced ²

                     

Stillwater 5

    4,338       4,463        4,209        4,006        3,880        3,705        3,869        3,229  

Cobalt pounds produced ²

                     

Voisey’s Bay

    259       240        215        183        152        124        128        226  

GEOs produced 10

    147,059       158,703        164,818        147,230        137,176        134,730        132,780        142,103  

Average payable rate 2

                     

Gold

    95.2%       94.7%        95.1%        95.4%        95.1%        95.1%        94.9%        95.1%  

Silver

    84.4%       84.5%        83.0%        78.3%        83.7%        83.1%        84.2%        86.3%  

Palladium

    97.3%       97.8%        98.0%        94.1%        94.1%        96.3%        93.9%        96.3%  

Cobalt

    93.3%       93.3%        93.3%        93.3%        93.3%        93.3%        93.3%        93.3%  

GEO 10

    90.9%       90.6%        91.6%        90.8%        90.8%        89.8%        89.9%        90.9%  

 

1)

All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced.

2)

Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures and payable rates are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures and payable rates may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

3)

Comprised of the Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests.

4)

Under the terms of the San Dimas PMPA, the Company is entitled to an amount equal to 25% of the payable gold production plus an additional amount of gold equal to 25% of the payable silver production converted to gold at a fixed gold to silver exchange ratio of 70:1 from the San Dimas mine. If the average gold to silver price ratio decreases to less than 50:1 or increases to more than 90:1 for a period of 6 months or more, then the “70” shall be revised to “50” or “90”, as the case may be, until such time as the average gold to silver price ratio is between 50:1 to 90:1 for a period of 6 months or more in which event the “70” shall be reinstated. For reference, attributable silver production from prior periods is as follows: Q2 2024 - 285,000 ounces; Q1 2024 - 291,000 ounces; Q4 2023 - 378,000 ounces; Q3 2023 - 387,000 ounces; Q2 2023 - 423,000 ounces; Q1 2023 - 401,000 ounces; Q4 2022 - 348,000 ounces; Q3 2022 - 412,000 ounces.

5)

Comprised of the Stillwater and East Boulder gold and palladium interests.

6)

On May 13, 2023, Minto Metals Corp. announced the suspension of operations at the Minto mine.

7)

There was a temporary suspension of operations at Peñasquito due to a labour strike which ran from June 7, 2023 to October 13, 2023.

8)

On September 12, 2023, it was announced that the production of the zinc and lead concentrates at the Aljustrel mine will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the second quarter of 2025.

9)

On December 14, 2022 the Company terminated the Yauliyacu PMPA in exchange for a cash payment of $132 million.

10)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.


 

- 14 -

 

Summary of Units Sold

 

       Q2 2024        Q1 2024        Q4 2023        Q3 2023        Q2 2023        Q1 2023        Q4 2022        Q3 2022  

 Gold ounces sold

                                                                                                       

Salobo

     54,962        56,841        76,656        44,444        46,030        35,966        41,029        31,818  

Sudbury 2

     5,679        4,129        5,011        4,836        4,775        4,368        4,988        5,147  

Constancia

     6,640        20,123        19,925        12,399        9,619        6,579        6,013        6,336  

San Dimas

     6,801        7,933        10,472        9,695        11,354        10,651        10,943        10,196  

Stillwater 3

     2,628        2,355        2,314        1,985        2,195        2,094        1,783        2,127  

Other

                       

Marmato

     616        638        633        792        467        480        473        719  

777

     -        -        -        275        153        126        785        3,098  

Minto

     -        -        -        -        701        2,341        2,982        2,559  

Total Other

     616        638        633        1,067        1,321        2,947        4,240        6,376  

 Total gold ounces sold

     77,326        92,019        115,011        74,426        75,294        62,605        68,996        62,000  

 Silver ounces sold

                       

Peñasquito

     1,482        1,839        442        453        1,913        1,483        2,066        1,599  

Antamina

     917        762        1,091        794        963        814        1,114        1,155  

Constancia

     422        726        665        435        674        366        403        498  

Other

                       

Los Filos

     24        44        24        30        37        34        16        24  

Zinkgruvan

     597        297        449        714        370        520        547        376  

Neves-Corvo

     216        243        268        245        132        171        80        105  

Aljustrel

     -        1        86        142        182        205        156        185  

Cozamin

     158        147        141        139        150        119        150        154  

Marmato

     7        8        9        11        7        7        7        8  

Yauliyacu

     -        -        -        -        -        -        337        1,005  

Minto

     -        -        -        -        7        29        23        22  

Keno Hill

     -        -        -        -        -        1        1        30  

777

     -        -        -        2        2        -        35        73  

Total Other

     1,002        740        977        1,283        887        1,086        1,352        1,982  

 Total silver ounces sold

     3,823        4,067        3,175        2,965        4,437        3,749        4,935        5,234  

 Palladium ounces sold

                       

Stillwater 3

     4,301        4,774        3,339        4,242        3,392        2,946        3,396        4,227  

 Cobalt pounds sold

                       

Voisey’s Bay

     88        309        288        198        265        323        187        115  
                 

 GEOs sold 4

     124,009        143,184        155,059        111,935        129,734        109,293        128,662        125,053  

 Cumulative payable units PBND 5

                       

Gold ounces

     89,667        86,114        91,092        98,715        72,916        77,377        70,562        74,053  

Silver ounces

     2,795        2,347        1,787        1,469        1,777        2,531        2,013        2,481  

Palladium ounces

     6,018        6,198        6,666        5,607        6,122        5,751        5,098        5,041  

Cobalt pounds

     513        360        356        377        251        285        258        403  

GEO 4

     128,156        118,541        117,294        120,865        98,041        111,217        97,936        107,720  

 Inventory on hand

                       

Cobalt pounds

     -        -        88        155        310        398        633        556  

 

1)

All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces sold.

2)

Comprised of the Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests.

3)

Comprised of the Stillwater and East Boulder gold and palladium interests.

4)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.

5)

Payable gold, silver and palladium ounces as well as cobalt pounds produced but not yet delivered (“PBND”) are based on management estimates. These figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.


 

- 15 -

 

Results of Operations

The operating results of the Company’s reportable operating segments are summarized in the tables and commentary below.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

 

             
      Units
Produced²
     Units
Sold
     Average
Realized
Price
($’s
Per Unit)
     Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Unit) 3
     Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)
     Sales      Net
Earnings
     Cash Flow
From
Operations
     Total
Assets
 

Gold

                             

Salobo

     63,225        54,962      $          2,356      $ 425      $ 378      $ 129,466      $ 85,346      $ 105,795      $ 2,638,316  

Sudbury 4

     5,910        5,679           2,357        400        1,326        13,383        3,581        11,106        250,227  

Constancia

     6,086        6,640           2,356        420        323        15,640        10,706        12,849        71,769  

San Dimas

     7,089        6,801           2,356        635        290        16,021        9,730        11,701        140,542  

Stillwater

     2,099        2,628           2,356        415        421        6,190        3,994        5,100        209,162  

Other 5

     584        616                 2,356        415        527        1,450        870        1,195        903,067  
       84,993        77,326      $          2,356      $ 441      $ 438      $ 182,150      $  114,227      $  147,746      $  4,213,083  

Silver

                             

Peñasquito

     2,263        1,482      $          28.75      $ 4.50      $ 4.86      $ 42,599      $ 28,735      $ 35,932      $ 261,561  

Antamina

     992        917           28.75        5.75          8.46        26,365        13,337        21,095        506,396  

Constancia

     451        422           28.75        6.20        6.10        12,122        6,934        9,508        172,475  

Other 6

     1,356        1,002                 30.14          4.35        4.50        30,205        21,336        21,614        624,616  
       5,062        3,823      $          29.11      $ 4.95      $ 5.76      $  111,291      $ 70,342      $ 88,149      $ 1,565,048  

Palladium

                             

Stillwater

     4,338        4,301      $          979      $ 175      $ 429      $ 4,210      $ 1,611      $ 3,457      $ 216,696  

Platreef

     -        -                 n.a.        n.a.        n.a.        -        -        -        78,815  
       4,338        4,301      $          979      $ 175      $ 429      $ 4,210      $ 1,611      $ 3,457      $ 295,511  

Platinum

                             

Marathon

     -        -      $          n.a.      $ n.a.      $ n.a.      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 9,451  

Platreef

     -        -                 n.a.        n.a.        n.a.        -        -        -        57,585  
       -        -      $          n.a.      $ n.a.      $ n.a.      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 67,036  

Cobalt

                             

Voisey’s Bay

     259        88      $          16.02      $ 3.11      $ 12.78      $ 1,413      $ 12      $ 2,081      $ 346,874  
 

Operating results

 

                                                $ 299,064      $ 186,192      $ 241,433      $ 6,487,552  
 

Other

 

                       

General and administrative

 

                     $ (10,241)      $ (8,962)     

Share based compensation

 

                       (6,241)        -     

Donations and community investments

 

                       (703)        (614)     

Finance costs

                          (1,299)        (1,057)     

Other

 

                       5,122        3,668     

Income tax

                                                                    (50,513)        (75)           

Total other

 

                                                $ (63,875)      $ (7,040)      $ 759,530  
                                                                    $ 122,317      $ 234,393      $ 7,247,082  

 

1)

Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.

2)

Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

4)

Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests and the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.

5)

Other gold interests comprised of the operating Marmato gold interest as well as the non-operating Minto, Copper World, Santo Domingo, Fenix, Blackwater, Curipamba, Marathon, Goose, Cangrejos, Platreef, Curraghinalt and Kudz Ze Kayah gold interests.

6)

Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Marmato and Cozamin silver interests as well as the non-operating Stratoni, Aljustrel, Minto, Pascua-Lama, Copper World, Navidad, Blackwater, Curipamba, Mineral Park and Kudz Ze Kayah silver interests.


 

- 16 -

 

On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were as follows:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

 

        Ounces
Produced 1
       Ounces
Sold
       Average
Realized
Price
($’s Per
Ounce)
       Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Ounce) 2
       Cash
Operating
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce) 3
       Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Ounce)
       Gross
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce)
 

 Gold equivalent basis 4

       147,059          124,009          $ 2,412          $ 436          $ 1,976          $ 475          $ 1,501  

 

1)

Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

2)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release.

4)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.


 

- 17 -

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023  
      Units
Produced²
     Units
Sold
     Average
Realized
Price
($’s Per
Unit)
     Average
Cash
Cost
($’s Per
Unit) 3
    Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)
     Sales      Gain on
Disposal 4
     Net
Earnings
     Cash Flow
From
Operations
     Total
Assets
 

Gold

                            

Salobo

     54,804        46,030      $ 1,985      $ 420     $ 330      $ 91,350      $       -      $ 56,790      $ 71,999      $ 2,356,169  

Sudbury 5

     5,818        4,775        2,000        400        1,025        9,549        -        2,747        7,579        274,048  

Constancia

     7,444        9,619        1,985        416       316        19,090        -        12,049        15,085        90,469  

San Dimas

     11,166        11,354        1,985        628       260        22,532        -        12,454        15,401        150,154  

Stillwater

     2,017        2,195        1,985        357       510        4,356        -        2,451        3,571        213,663  

Other 6

     1,931        1,321        1,994        1,131       186        2,634        -        894        1,252        537,197  
       83,180        75,294      $ 1,986      $ 461     $ 365      $  149,511      $       -      $ 87,385      $  114,887      $  3,621,700  

Silver

                            

Peñasquito

     1,744        1,913      $ 24.20      $ 4.43     $ 4.06      $ 46,291      $       -      $ 30,041      $ 37,816      $ 279,872  

Antamina

     984        963        24.20        4.70       7.06        23,302        -        11,985        18,780        532,828  

Constancia

     420        674        24.20        6.14       6.24        16,322        -        7,968        12,180        186,452  

Other 7

     1,293        887        23.88        5.75       3.46        21,166        5,027        18,031        15,878        482,572  
       4,441        4,437      $ 24.13      $ 5.01     $ 4.92      $ 107,081      $  5,027      $  68,025      $ 84,654      $ 1,481,724  

Palladium

                            

Stillwater

     3,880        3,392      $ 1,438      $ 261     $ 445      $ 4,879      $      $ 2,482      $ 3,993      $ 224,099  

Platinum

                            

Marathon

     -        -      $ n.a.      $ n.a.     $ n.a.      $      $      $      $      $ 9,448  

Cobalt

                            

Voisey’s Bay

     152        265      $ 13.23      $ 3.20  8    $ 13.85      $ 3,501      $      $ (1,009)      $ 4,335      $ 354,195  
 

Operating results

 

                                      $ 264,972      $ 5,027      $ 156,883      $ 207,869      $ 5,691,166  
 

Other

 

                      

General and administrative

 

                    $ (10,216)      $ (9,544)     

Share based compensation

 

                      (4,484)        -     

Donations and community investments

 

                      (1,940)        (1,738)     

Finance costs

                         (1,352)        (999)     

Other

 

                      8,692        7,776     

Income tax

                         (6,135)        (988)     

Total other

 

                                               $ (15,435)      $ (5,493)      $ 1,188,739  
                                                                   $ 141,448      $ 202,376      $ 6,879,905  

 

1)

Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.

2)

Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

4)

The gain on disposal of Other silver interests relates to the gain on the buyback of 33% of the Goose PMPA..

5)

Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests as well as the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.

6)

Other gold interests are comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating Minto, 777, Copper World, Santo Domingo, Fenix, Blackwater, Marathon, Curipamba, Goose and Cangrejos gold interests. On June 22, 2022, Hudbay announced that mining activities at 777 have concluded and closure activities have commenced. On May 13, 2023, Minto announced the suspension of operations at the Minto mine.

7)

Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, Cozamin and Marmato silver interests, the non-operating Minto, 777, Loma de La Plata, Stratoni, Pascua-Lama, Copper World, Blackwater and Curipamba silver interests. On June 22, 2022, Hudbay announced that mining activities at 777 have concluded and closure activities have commenced. On May 13, 2023, Minto announced the suspension of operations at the Minto mine. On September 12, 2023, it was announced that the production of zinc and lead concentrates at Aljustrel will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the second quarter of 2025.

8)

Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the second quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $0.5 million, resulting in a decrease of $1.81 per pound of cobalt sold.


 

- 18 -

 

On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023  
        Ounces
Produced 1
       Ounces
Sold
       Average
Realized
Price
($’s Per
Ounce)
       Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Ounce) 2
       Cash
Operating
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce) 3
       Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Ounce)
       Gross
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce)
 

Gold equivalent basis 4

       137,176          129,734          $ 2,042          $ 452          $ 1,590          $ 420          $ 1,170  

 

1)

Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

2)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release.

4)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.


 

- 19 -

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024  
      Units
Produced²
     Units
Sold
     Average
Realized
Price
($’s
Per Unit)
     Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Unit) 3
    Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)
     Sales      Net
Earnings
     Cash Flow
From
Operations
     Total
Assets
 

Gold

                         

Salobo

     124,847        111,803      $ 2,212      $ 425     $ 386      $   247,317      $   156,742      $ 199,845      $ 2,638,316  

Sudbury 4

     11,528        9,808        2,227        400        1,250        21,844        5,663        17,920        250,227  

Constancia

     19,983        26,763        2,143        420       317        57,363        37,616        46,112        71,769  

San Dimas

     14,631        14,734        2,204        633       284        32,469        18,967        23,147        140,542  

Stillwater

     4,736        4,983        2,222        394       463        11,073        6,801        9,108        209,162  

Other 5

     1,207        1,254        2,212         394       527        2,773        1,618        2,279        903,067  
       176,932        169,345      $ 2,202      $ 440     $ 419      $ 372,839      $ 227,407      $  298,411      $   4,213,083  

Silver

                         

Peñasquito

     4,906        3,321      $ 25.97      $ 4.50     $ 4.42      $ 86,249      $ 56,636      $ 71,307      $ 261,561  

Antamina

     1,798        1,679        26.48        5.26       7.82        44,453        22,484        35,618        506,396  

Constancia

     1,091        1,148        25.58        6.20       6.19        29,358        15,134        22,242        172,475  

Other 6

     2,743        1,742        27.48        4.27       4.35        47,889        32,873        37,433        624,616  
       10,538        7,890      $ 26.36      $ 4.86     $ 5.39      $ 207,949      $ 127,127      $ 166,600      $ 1,565,048  

Palladium

                         

Stillwater

     8,801        9,075      $ 979      $ 179     $ 438      $ 8,887      $ 3,294      $ 7,265      $ 216,696  

Platreef

     -        -        n.a.      $ n.a.     $ n.a.        -        -        -        78,815  
       8,801        9,075      $ 979      $ 179     $ 438      $ 8,887      $ 3,294      $ 7,265      $ 295,511  

Platinum

                         

Marathon

     -        -      $ n.a.      $ n.a.     $ n.a.      $      $      $      $ 9,451  

Platreef

     -        -        n.a.      $ n.a.     $ n.a.        -         -         -         57,585  
       -        -      $ n.a.      $ n.a.     $ n.a.      $      $      $      $ 67,036  

Cobalt

                         

Voisey’s Bay

     499        397      $ 15.61      $ 2.99  8    $ 12.77      $ 6,195      $ (61)      $ 9,087      $ 346,874  

Operating results

 

                                      $ 595,870      $ 357,767      $ 481,363      $ 6,487,552  

Other

 

                   

General and administrative

 

                 $ (20,705)      $ (24,920)     

Share based compensation

 

                   (7,522)        (11,129)     

Donations and community investments

 

                   (2,273)        (1,988)     

Finance costs

                      (2,741)        (2,182)     

Other

 

                   12,317        12,820     

Income tax

                                                          (50,485)        (191)           

Total other

 

                                      $ (71,409)      $ (27,590)      $ 759,530  
                                                          $ 286,358      $ 453,773      $ 7,247,082  

 

1)

Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.

2)

Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

4)

Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests and the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.

5)

Other gold interests comprised of the operating Marmato gold interest as well as the non-operating Minto, Copper World, Santo Domingo, Fenix, Blackwater, Curipamba, Marathon, Goose, Cangrejos, Platreef, Curraghinalt and Kudz Ze Kayah gold interests.

6)

Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Marmato and Cozamin silver interests as well as the non-operating Stratoni, Aljustrel, Minto, Pascua-Lama, Copper World, Navidad, Blackwater, Curipamba, Mineral Park and Kudz Ze Kayah silver interests.


 

- 20 -

 

On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024  
      Ounces
Produced 1
          Ounces
Sold
          Average
Realized
Price
($’s Per
Ounce)
          Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Ounce) 2
          Cash
Operating
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce) 3
          Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Ounce)
          Gross
Margin
($’s Per
Ounce)
 

 Gold equivalent basis 4

     305,761          267,193          $ 2,230          $ 433          $ 1,797          $ 459          $ 1,338  

 

1)

Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

2)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release.

4)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.


 

- 21 -

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023  
      Units
Produced²
     Units
Sold
     Average
Realized
Price
($’s
Per Unit)
     Average
Cash
Cost
($’s Per
Unit) 3
     Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)
     Sales      Gain on
Disposal 4
     Net
Earnings
     Cash Flow
From
Operations
     Total
Assets
 

Gold

                             

Salobo

     98,481        81,996      $ 1,949      $ 420      $ 330      $  159,825      $      $ 98,261      $ 125,353      $ 2,356,169  

Sudbury 5

     12,021        9,143        1,954        400         1,025        17,866        -        4,841        13,925        274,048  

Constancia

     14,349        16,198        1,952        416        316        31,615        -        19,759        24,873        90,469  

San Dimas

     21,920        22,005        1,946        626        260        42,812        -        23,319        29,030        150,154  

Stillwater

     3,977        4,289        1,945        346        510        8,343        -        4,671        6,860        213,663  

Other 6

     5,451        4,268         1,932         1,306        117        8,247        -        2,173        2,407        537,197  
       156,199        137,899      $ 1,949      $ 477      $ 362      $ 268,708      $      $  153,024      $  202,448      $  3,621,700  

Silver

                             

Peñasquito

     3,820        3,396      $ 23.61      $ 4.43      $ 4.06      $ 80,162      $      $ 51,317      $ 65,119      $ 279,872  

Antamina

     1,856        1,777        23.58        4.63        7.06        41,897        -        21,128        33,668        532,828  

Constancia

     972        1,040        23.72        6.14        6.24        24,674        -        11,792        18,288        186,452  

Other 7

     2,927        1,973        23.33        5.86        2.95        46,025        5,027        33,668        35,925        482,572  
       9,575        8,186      $ 23.55      $ 5.04      $ 4.72      $ 192,758      $ 5,027      $ 117,905      $ 153,000      $ 1,481,724  

Palladium

                             

Stillwater

     7,585        6,338      $ 1,517      $ 277      $ 428      $ 9,614      $      $ 5,149      $ 7,862      $ 224,099  

Platinum

                             

Marathon

     -        -      $ n.a.      $ n.a.      $ n.a.      $      $      $      $      $ 9,448  

Cobalt

                             

Voisey’s Bay

     276        588      $ 14.22      $ 3.25 8      $ 13.85      $ 8,357      $      $ (1,693)      $ 8,820      $ 354,195  
               

Operating results

 

                                       $ 479,437      $ 5,027      $ 274,385      $ 372,130      $ 5,691,166  
 

Other

 

                       

General and administrative

                        $ (20,315)      $ (23,384)     

Share based compensation

                          (11,881)        (16,675)     

Donations and community investments

                          (3,318)        (3,146)     

Finance costs

                          (2,731)        (2,066)     

Other

                          16,254        14,955     

Income tax

                          445        (4,332)     
                 

Total other

 

                                                $ (21,546)      $ (34,648)      $ 1,188,739  
                                                                    $ 252,839      $ 337,482      $ 6,879,905  

 

1)

Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.

2)

Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

4)

The gain on disposal of Other silver interests relates to the gain on the buyback of 33% of the Goose PMPA..

5)

Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests as well as the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.

6)

Other gold interests are comprised of the operating Marmato gold interests as well as the non-operating Minto, 777, Copper World, Santo Domingo, Fenix, Blackwater, Marathon, Curipamba, Goose and Cangrejos gold interests. On June 22, 2022, Hudbay announced that mining activities at 777 have concluded and closure activities have commenced. On May 13, 2023, Minto announced the suspension of operations at the Minto mine.

7)

Other silver interests comprised of the operating Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, Cozamin and Marmato silver interests and the non-operating Minto, 777, Loma de La Plata, Stratoni, Pascua-Lama, Copper World, Blackwater and Curipamba silver interests. On June 22, 2022, Hudbay announced that mining activities at 777 have concluded and closure activities have commenced. On May 13, 2023, Minto announced the suspension of operations at the Minto mine. On September 12, 2023, it was announced that the production of zinc and lead concentrates at Aljustrel will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the second quarter of 2025.

8)

Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $1.5 million, resulting in a decrease of $2.57 per pound of cobalt sold.


 

- 22 -

 

On a gold equivalent basis, results for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023  
      Ounces
Produced 1
          Ounces
Sold
          Average
Realized
Price
($‘s Per
Ounce)
          Average
Cash Cost
($‘s Per
Ounce) 2
          Cash
Operating
Margin
($‘s Per
Ounce) 3
          Average
Depletion
($‘s Per
Ounce)
          Gross
Margin
($‘s Per
Ounce)
 
                           

 Gold equivalent basis 4

     271,906          239,027        $  2,006        $  463        $  1,543        $  416        $  1,127  

 

1)

Quantity produced represent the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

2)

Silver ounces produced and sold in thousands.

3)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iii) at the end of this press release.

4)

Refer to discussion on non-IFRS measure (iv) at the end of this press release.

5)

GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold; $23.00 per ounce silver; $1,000 per ounce palladium; and $13.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2024.


 

- 23 -

 

Non-IFRS Measures

Wheaton has included, throughout this document, certain non-IFRS performance measures, including (i) adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share; (ii) operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted); (iii) average cash costs of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis; and (iv) cash operating margin.

 

  i.

Adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share are calculated by removing the effects of non-cash impairment charges (reversals) (if any), non-cash fair value (gains) losses and other one-time (income) expenses as well as the reversal of non-cash income tax expense (recovery) which is offset by income tax expense (recovery) recognized in the Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and OCI, respectively. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance.

The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share (basic and diluted).

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30
     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)   

 

2024

    

 

2023

    

 

2024

    

 

2023

 

Net earnings

   $ 122,317      $ 141,448      $ 286,358      $ 252,839  

Add back (deduct):

           

Gain on disposal of Mineral Stream Interest

     -        (5,027)        -        (5,027)  

(Gain) loss on fair value adjustment of share purchase warrants held

     (197)        280        (380)        105  

Deferred income tax (expense) recovery recognized in the Statement of OCI

     2,863        6,044        2,766        2,090  

Income tax recovery related to prior year disposal of Mineral Stream Interest

     -        -        -        (2,672)  

Global minimum tax expense related to Q1-2024 earnings

     24,755        -        -        -  

Other

     (173)        (161)        (346)        (320)  

Adjusted net earnings

   $  149,565      $  142,584      $  288,398      $  247,015  

Divided by:

           

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

     453,430        452,892        453,262        452,633  

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

     454,104        453,575        453,888        453,368  

Equals:

           

Adjusted earnings per share - basic

   $ 0.330      $ 0.315      $ 0.636      $ 0.546  

Adjusted earnings per share - diluted

   $ 0.329      $ 0.314      $ 0.635      $ 0.545  


 

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  ii.

Operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted) is calculated by dividing cash generated by operating activities by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic and diluted). The Company presents operating cash flow per share as management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance in comparison to other companies in the precious metal mining industry who present results on a similar basis.

The following table provides a reconciliation of operating cash flow per share (basic and diluted).

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30
     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)   

 

2024

    

 

2023

    

 

2024

    

 

2023

 

Cash generated by operating activities

   $  234,393      $  202,376      $  453,773      $  337,482  

Divided by:

           

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding

     453,430        452,892        453,262        452,633  

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

     454,104        453,575        453,888        453,368  

Equals:

           

Operating cash flow per share - basic

   $ 0.517      $ 0.447      $ 1.001      $ 0.746  

Operating cash flow per share - diluted

   $ 0.516      $ 0.446      $ 1.000      $ 0.744  

 

  iii.

Average cash cost of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis is calculated by dividing the total cost of sales, less depletion, by the ounces or pounds sold. In the precious metal mining industry, this is a common performance measure but does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. In addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance and ability to generate cash flow.

The following table provides a calculation of average cash cost of gold, silver and palladium on a per ounce basis and cobalt on a per pound basis.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30
     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold and per unit amounts)   

 

2024

    

 

2023

    

 

2024

    

 

2023

 

Cost of sales

   $  112,872      $  113,116      $  238,103      $  210,079  

Less: depletion

     (58,865)        (54,474)        (122,541)        (99,473)  

Cash cost of sales

   $ 54,007      $ 58,642      $ 115,562      $ 110,606  

Cash cost of sales is comprised of:

           

Total cash cost of gold sold

   $ 34,066      $ 34,675      $ 74,427      $ 65,711  

Total cash cost of silver sold

     18,914        22,234        38,326        41,231  

Total cash cost of palladium sold

     753        887        1,622        1,752  

Total cash cost of cobalt sold¹

     274        846        1,187        1,912  

Total cash cost of sales

   $ 54,007      $ 58,642      $ 115,562      $ 110,606  

Divided by:

           

Total gold ounces sold

     77,326        75,294        169,345        137,899  

Total silver ounces sold

     3,823        4,437        7,890        8,186  

Total palladium ounces sold

     4,301        3,392        9,075        6,338  

Total cobalt pounds sold

     88        265        397        588  

Equals:

           

Average cash cost of gold (per ounce)

   $ 441      $ 461      $ 440      $ 477  

Average cash cost of silver (per ounce)

   $ 4.95      $ 5.01      $ 4.86      $ 5.04  

Average cash cost of palladium (per ounce)

   $ 175      $ 261      $ 179      $ 277  

Average cash cost of cobalt (per pound)

   $ 3.11      $ 3.20      $ 2.99      $ 3.25  

 

  1)

Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the second quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $0.5 million (six months - $1.5 million), resulting in a decrease of $1.81 per pound of cobalt sold (six months - $2.57 per pound of cobalt sold).


 

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  iv.

Cash operating margin is calculated by adding back depletion to the gross margin. Cash operating margin on a per ounce or per pound basis is calculated by dividing the cash operating margin by the number of ounces or pounds sold during the period. The Company presents cash operating margin as management and certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company’s performance in comparison to other companies in the precious metal mining industry who present results on a similar basis as well as to evaluate the Company’s ability to generate cash flow.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash operating margin.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30
     Six Months Ended
June 30
 
(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold and per unit amounts)   

 

2024

    

 

2023

    

 

2024

    

 

2023

 

Gross margin

   $ 186,192      $ 151,856      $ 357,767      $ 269,358  

Add back: depletion

     58,865        54,474        122,541        99,473  

Cash operating margin

   $  245,057      $  206,330      $  480,308      $  368,831  

Cash operating margin is comprised of:

           

Total cash operating margin of gold sold

   $ 148,084      $ 114,836      $ 298,412      $ 202,997  

Total cash operating margin of silver sold

     92,377        84,847        169,623        151,527  

Total cash operating margin of palladium sold

     3,457        3,992        7,265        7,862  

Total cash operating margin of cobalt sold

     1,139        2,655        5,008        6,445  

Total cash operating margin

   $ 245,057      $ 206,330      $ 480,308      $ 368,831  

Divided by:

           

Total gold ounces sold

     77,326        75,294        169,345        137,899  

Total silver ounces sold

     3,823        4,437        7,890        8,186  

Total palladium ounces sold

     4,301        3,392        9,075        6,338  

Total cobalt pounds sold

     88        265        397        588  

Equals:

           

Cash operating margin per gold ounce sold

   $ 1,915      $ 1,525      $ 1,762      $ 1,472  

Cash operating margin per silver ounce sold

   $ 24.16      $ 19.12      $ 21.50      $ 18.51  

Cash operating margin per palladium ounce sold

   $ 804      $ 1,177      $ 800      $ 1,240  

Cash operating margin per cobalt pound sold

   $ 12.94      $ 10.03      $ 12.62      $ 10.97  

These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and other companies may calculate these measures differently. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures 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 IFRS. For more detailed information, please refer to Wheaton’s MD&A available on the Company’s website at www.wheatonpm.com and posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.


 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release 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 concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton and, in some instances, the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton’s PMPA counterparties. 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 commodities;

 

the estimation of future production from the mineral stream interests and mineral royalty interests currently owned by the Company (the “Mining Operations”) (including in the estimation of production, mill throughput, grades, recoveries and exploration potential);

 

the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources (including the estimation of reserve conversion rates and the realization of such estimations);

 

the commencement, timing and achievement of construction, expansion or improvement projects by Wheaton’s PMPA counterparties at Mining Operations;

 

the payment of upfront cash consideration to counterparties under PMPAs, the satisfaction of each party’s obligations in accordance with PMPAs and the receipt by the Company of precious metals and cobalt production or other payments in respect of the applicable Mining Operations under PMPAs;

 

the ability of Wheaton’s PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of a PMPA (including as a result of the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton’s PMPA counterparties) and the potential impacts of such on Wheaton;

 

future payments by the Company in accordance with PMPAs, including any acceleration of payments;

 

the costs of future production;

 

the estimation of produced but not yet delivered ounces;

 

the future sales of Common Shares under, the amount of net proceeds from, and the use of the net proceeds from, the at-the-market equity program;

 

continued listing of the Common Shares on the LSE, NYSE and TSX;

 

any statements as to future dividends;

 

the ability to fund outstanding commitments and the ability to continue to acquire accretive PMPAs;

 

projected increases to Wheaton’s production and cash flow profile;

 

projected changes to Wheaton’s production mix;

 

the ability of Wheaton’s PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of any other obligations under agreements with the Company;

 

the ability to sell precious metals and cobalt production;

 

confidence in the Company’s business structure;

 

the Company’s assessment of taxes payable, including taxes payable under the GMT, and the impact of the CRA Settlement, and the Company’s ability to pay its taxes;

 

possible CRA domestic audits for taxation years subsequent to 2016 and international audits;

 

the Company’s assessment of the impact of any tax reassessments;

 

the Company’s intention to file future tax returns in a manner consistent with the CRA Settlement;

 

the Company’s climate change and environmental commitments; and

 

assessments of the impact and resolution of various legal and tax matters, including but not limited to audits.

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”, “projects”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, “potential”, 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 Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:

 

risks associated with fluctuations in the price of commodities (including Wheaton’s ability to sell its precious metals or cobalt production at acceptable prices or at all);

 

risks related to the Mining Operations (including fluctuations in the price of the primary or other commodities mined at such operations, regulatory, political and other risks of the jurisdictions in which the Mining Operations are located, actual results of mining, risks associated with exploration, development, operating, expansion and improvement at the Mining Operations, environmental and economic risks of the Mining Operations, and changes in project parameters as Mining Operations plans continue to be refined);

 

absence of control over the Mining Operations and having to rely on the accuracy of the public disclosure and other information Wheaton receives from the owners and operators of the Mining Operations as the basis for its analyses, forecasts and assessments relating to its own business;

 

risks related to the uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimation;

 

risks related to the satisfaction of each party’s obligations in accordance with the terms of the Company’s PMPAs, including the ability of the companies with which the Company has PMPAs to perform their obligations under those PMPAs in the event of a material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or business of such companies, any acceleration of payments, estimated throughput and exploration potential;


 

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risks relating to production estimates from Mining Operations, including anticipated timing of the commencement of production by certain Mining Operations;

 

Wheaton’s interpretation of, or compliance with, or application of, tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules, being found to be incorrect or the tax impact to the Company’s business operations being materially different than currently contemplated, or the ability of the Company to pay such taxes as and when due;

 

any challenge or reassessment by the CRA of the Company’s tax filings being successful and the potential negative impact to the Company’s previous and future tax filings;

 

risks in assessing the impact of the CRA Settlement (including whether there will be any material change in the Company’s facts or change in law or jurisprudence);

 

risks related to any potential amendments to Canada’s transfer pricing rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada) that may result from the Department of Finance’s consultation paper released June 6, 2023;

 

risks relating to Wheaton’s interpretation of, compliance with, or application of the GMT, including Canada’s GMTA and the legislation enacted in Luxembourg, that applies to the income of the Company’s subsidiaries for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023;

 

counterparty credit and liquidity risks;

 

mine operator and counterparty concentration risks;

 

indebtedness and guarantees risks;

 

hedging risk;

 

competition in the streaming industry risk;

 

risks relating to security over underlying assets;

 

risks relating to third-party PMPAs;

 

risks relating to revenue from royalty interests;

 

risks related to Wheaton’s acquisition strategy;

 

risks relating to third-party rights under PMPAs;

 

risks relating to future financings and security issuances;

 

risks relating to unknown defects and impairments;

 

risks related to governmental regulations;

 

risks related to international operations of Wheaton and the Mining Operations;

 

risks relating to exploration, development, operating, expansions and improvements at the Mining Operations;

 

risks related to environmental regulations;

 

the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to obtain and maintain necessary licenses, permits, approvals and rulings;

 

the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements;

 

lack of suitable supplies, infrastructure and employees to support the Mining Operations;

 

risks related to underinsured Mining Operations;

 

inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, including anticipated timing of the commencement of production by certain Mining Operations (including increases in production, estimated grades and recoveries);

 

uncertainties related to title and indigenous rights with respect to the mineral properties of the Mining Operations;

 

the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to obtain adequate financing;

 

the ability of the Mining Operations to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion;

 

challenges related to global financial conditions;

 

risks associated with environmental, social and governance matters;

 

risks related to fluctuations in commodity prices of metals produced from the Mining Operations other than precious metals or cobalt;

 

risks related to claims and legal proceedings against Wheaton or the Mining Operations;

 

risks related to the market price of the Common Shares of Wheaton;

 

the ability of Wheaton and the Mining Operations to retain key management employees or procure the services of skilled and experienced personnel;

 

risks related to interest rates;

 

risks related to the declaration, timing and payment of dividends;

 

risks related to access to confidential information regarding Mining Operations;

 

risks associated with multiple listings of the Common Shares on the LSE, NYSE and TSX;

 

risks associated with a possible suspension of trading of Common Shares;

 

risks associated with the sale of Common Shares under the at-the-market equity program, including the amount of any net proceeds from such offering of Common Shares and the use of any such proceeds;

 

equity price risks related to Wheaton’s holding of long-term investments in other companies;

 

risks relating to activist shareholders;

 

risks relating to reputational damage;

 

risks relating to expression of views by industry analysts;

 

risks related to the impacts of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy;

 

risks associated with the ability to achieve climate change and environmental commitments at Wheaton and at the Mining Operations;

 

risks related to ensuring the security and safety of information systems, including cyber security risks;

 

risks relating to generative artificial intelligence;

 

risks relating to compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws;


 

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risks relating to corporate governance and public disclosure compliance;

 

risks of significant impacts on Wheaton or the Mining Operations as a result of an epidemic or pandemic;

 

risks related to the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting; and

 

other risks discussed in the section entitled “Description of the Business – Risk Factors” in Wheaton’s Annual Information Form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Wheaton’s Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (the “Disclosure”).

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation):

 

that there will be no material adverse change in the market price of commodities;

 

that the Mining Operations will continue to operate and the mining projects will be completed in accordance with public statements and achieve their stated production estimates;

 

that the mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates from Mining Operations (including reserve conversion rates) are accurate;

 

that public disclosure and other information Wheaton receives from the owners and operators of the Mining Operations is accurate and complete;

 

that the production estimates from Mining Operations are accurate;

 

that each party will satisfy their obligations in accordance with the PMPAs;

 

that Wheaton will continue to be able to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments;

 

that Wheaton will be able to source and obtain accretive PMPAs;

 

that the terms and conditions of a PMPA are sufficient to recover liabilities owed to the Company;

 

that Wheaton has fully considered the value and impact of any third-party interests in PMPAs;

 

that expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters will be achieved (including CRA audits involving the Company);

 

that Wheaton has properly considered the application of Canadian tax laws to its structure and operations and that Wheaton will be able to pay taxes when due;

 

that Wheaton has filed its tax returns and paid applicable taxes in compliance with Canadian tax laws;

 

that Wheaton’s application of the CRA Settlement is accurate (including the Company’s assessment that there has been no material change in the Company’s facts or change in law or jurisprudence);

 

that Wheaton’s assessment of the tax exposure and impact on the Company and its subsidiaries of the implementation of a 15% global minimum tax is accurate;

 

that any sale of Common Shares under the at-the-market equity program will not have a significant impact on the market price of the Common Shares and that the net proceeds of sales of Common Shares, if any, will be used as anticipated;

 

that the trading of the Common Shares will not be adversely affected by the differences in liquidity, settlement and clearing systems as a result of multiple listings of the Common Shares on the LSE, the TSX and the NYSE;

 

that the trading of the Company’s Common Shares will not be suspended;

 

the estimate of the recoverable amount for any PMPA with an indicator of impairment;

 

that neither Wheaton nor the Mining Operations will suffer significant impacts as a result of an epidemic or pandemic; and

 

such other assumptions and factors as set out in the Disclosure.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Wheaton. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. The forward-looking statements included herein are for the purpose of providing readers with information to assist them in understanding Wheaton’s expected financial and operational performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, reflects Wheaton’s management’s current beliefs based on current information and will not be updated except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Although Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

Cautionary Language Regarding Reserves and Resources

For further information on Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources and on Wheaton more generally, readers should refer to Wheaton’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed on March 28, 2024 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by Wheaton since January 1, 2024, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Wheaton’s Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are subject to the qualifications and notes set forth therein. Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources: The information contained herein has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws. The Company reports information regarding mineral properties, mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources in accordance with Canadian reporting requirements which are governed by, and utilize definitions required by, Canadian National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of


Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the “CIM”) – CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (the “CIM Standards”). These definitions differ from the definitions adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) which are applicable to U.S. companies. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as “proven mineral reserves”, “probable mineral reserves”, “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources” under NI 43-101 would be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted by the SEC. Accordingly, information contained herein that describes Wheaton’s mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. United States investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in Wheaton’s Form 40-F, a copy of which may be obtained from Wheaton or from https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

End Notes

 

1 Please refer to disclosure on non-IFRS measures in this press release. Dividends declared in the referenced calendar quarter, relative to the financial results of the prior quarter. Details of the dividend can be found in the Wheaton’s news release dated August 7, 2024, titled “Wheaton Precious Metals Declares Quarterly Dividend.”

2 Statements made in this section contain forward-looking information with respect to forecast production, production growth, funding outstanding commitments, continuing to acquire accretive mineral stream interests and the commencement, timing and achievement of construction, expansion or improvement projects and readers are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. Please see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for material risks, assumptions and important disclosure associated with this information.

3 Gold equivalent forecast production for 2024 and the longer-term outlook are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $2,000 per ounce gold, $23 per ounce silver, $1,000 per ounce palladium, $950 per ounce of platinum and $13.00 per pound cobalt.

4 Source: Company reports & S and P Capital IQ estimates of 2024 byproduct cost curves for gold, zinc/lead, copper, PGM, nickel & silver mines. Portfolio mine life based on recoverable reserves and resources as of Dec 31, 2023 and 2023 actual mill throughput and is weighted by individual reserve and resource category.

5 Total streaming and royalty agreements relate to precious metals purchase agreements for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt relating to 18 mining assets which are currently operating, 23 which are at various stages of development and 4 of which have been placed in care and maintenance or have been closed.

6 Further details for long-term guidance can be found in the Wheaton news release dated March 14, 2024, titled “Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Solid 2023 Annual Results and Transition to Progressive Dividend Policy.”