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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
08 November 2024
 

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November 8, 2024                                                                

Vancouver, British Columbia                                                                                     

Designated News Release                                                                                                

Third QUARTER FINANCIAL results

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

and Record Quarterly Operating Cash Flow

 

"Wheaton achieved record cash flow from operations in the third quarter of 2024, underscoring the effectiveness of our business model in leveraging rising commodity prices, with our cash operating margins increasing by over 30% relative to the third quarter of 2023. Our portfolio of operating assets delivered solid production levels, continuing to support our annual production guidance range for 2024 of 550,000 to 620,000 gold equivalent ounces," said Randy Smallwood, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals. "Shortly following the quarter, Wheaton announced two accretive, precious metals streaming agreements, including a new stream on Montage's Koné Project and an amendment to the existing stream on Rio2's Fenix Project. Together, these transactions further diversify our strategic partnerships and the geography of our portfolio. Once ramped-up, the Koné Project is forecast to contribute meaningful near-term production, reinforcing Wheaton's already prominent position as a leader in the sector's growth landscape."

Solid Financial Results and Strong Balance Sheet

·  Third quarter of 2024: $308 million in revenue, $254 million in operating cash flow, $155 million in net earnings and $153 million in adjusted net earnings[1], and declared a quarterly dividend1 of $0.155 per common share.

·   Balance Sheet: cash balance of $694 million, no debt, and an undrawn $2 billion revolving credit facility as at September 30, 2024 after making total upfront cash payments of $30 million relative to mineral stream and royalty interests in the quarter.

 

High Quality Asset Base

·   Streaming and royalty agreements on 18 operating mines and 28 development projects5, including the addition of the Koné project announced subsequent to the quarter.

·   93% of attributable production from assets in the lowest half of their respective cost curves[2],4.

·   Attributable gold equivalent production3 ("GEOs") of 144,200 ounces in the third quarter of 2024 and 448,400 for the first nine months of 2024, with quarterly production consistent with the comparable period of the prior year, as lower production from Salobo and Constancia was largely offset by higher production from Peñasquito.

·  Average annual forecast production guidance for 2024 of 550,000 to 620,000 GEOs3 maintained, with forecasted sector-leading growth to 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, and Mineral Park projects, all of which are expected to be producing within the next 12 months.

·   Subsequent to the quarter, the Company announced two accretive precious metals streaming agreements:

On October 23, 2024, the Company entered into a precious metals purchase agreement ("PMPA") with Montage Gold Corp. in respect to the Koné Gold Project located in Côte d'Ivoire.

On October 21, 2024, the Company amended the Fenix PMPA, increasing the amount of attributable gold it is entitled to under the contract.

 

Leadership in Sustainability

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

·      Launch of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award US$1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, improving efficiencies, and contributing to climate solutions, while ensuring key resources are responsibly available for future generations.

 

Operational Overview

(all figures in US dollars unless otherwise noted)



Q3 2024



Q3 2023


Change



YTD 2024



YTD 2023



Change

Units produced

 

 


 

 




 

 


 

 





Gold ounces



87,199



105,027


(17.0)%



262,698



261,226



 0.6 %

Silver ounces



4,554



3,397


 34.1 %



15,083



12,985



 16.2 %

Palladium ounces



4,034



4,006


 0.7 %



12,835



11,591



 10.7 %

Cobalt pounds



397



          183


 117.6 %



896



458



 95.5 %

Gold equivalent ounces 3



144,164



147,278


(2.1)%



448,388



419,330



 6.9 %

Units sold

 

 


 

 




 

 


 

 





Gold ounces



75,694



74,426


 1.7 %



245,039



212,325



 15.4 %

Silver ounces



3,875



2,965


 30.7 %



11,765



11,151



 5.5 %

Palladium ounces



3,761



       4,242


(11.3)%



12,836



      10,580



 21.3 %

Cobalt pounds



88



          198


(55.6)%



485



            786



(38.3)%

Gold equivalent ounces 3



122,715



  111,935


 9.6 %



389,907



    350,961



 11.1 %


Change in PBND and Inventory

 

 


 

 




 

 


 

 





Gold equivalent ounces 3



9,267



     21,869


     12,602



17,989



      20,020



      2,031

Revenue

 

$

308,253

 

$

223,137


 38.1 %

 

$

904,123

 

$

702,573



 28.7 %

Net earnings

 

$

154,635

 

$

116,371


 32.9 %

 

$

440,993

 

$

369,209



 19.4 %

Per share


$

0.341


$

0.257


 32.7 %


$

0.973


$

0.815



 19.4 %

Adjusted net earnings 1

 

$

152,803

 

$

121,467


 25.8 %

 

$

441,201

 

$

368,481



 19.7 %

Per share 1


$

0.337


$

0.268


 25.7 %


$

0.973


$

0.814



 19.5 %

Operating cash flows

 

$

254,337


$

171,103


 48.6 %

 

$

708,110


$

508,584



 39.2 %

Per share 1


$

0.561


$

0.378


 48.4 %


$

1.562


$

1.123



 39.1 %

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

Financial Review

Revenues

Revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $308 million (61% gold, 37% silver, 1% palladium and 1% cobalt), with the $85 million increase relative to the prior period quarter being primarily due to a 26% increase in the average realized gold equivalent³ price; and a 10% increase in the number of GEOs³ sold.

 

Revenue was $904 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing a $202 million increase from the comparable period of the previous year due primarily to a 16% increase in the average realized gold equivalent³ price; and an 11% increase in the number of GEOs³ sold.

 

Cash Costs and Margin

Average cash costs¹ in the third quarter of 2024 were $437 per GEO³ as compared to $445 in the third quarter of 2023. This resulted in a cash operating margin¹ of $2,075 per GEO³ sold, an increase of 34% as compared with the third quarter of 2023, a result of the higher realized price per ounce coupled with the lower average cash costs due to changes in the sales mix.

 

Average cash costs¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $434 per GEO³ as compared to $457 in the comparable period of the previous year. This resulted in a cash operating margin¹ of $1,885 per GEO³ sold, a 22% increase from comparable period of the previous year.

 

Cash Flow from Operations

Operating cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 amounted to $254 million, with the $83 million increase due primarily to the higher gross margin.

 

Operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $708 million, with the $200 million increase from the comparable period of the previous year being due primarily to the higher gross margin.

 

Balance Sheet (at September 30, 2024)

·   Approximately $694 million of cash on hand

·   During the third quarter of 2024, the Company made total upfront cash payments of $30 million relative to the mineral stream and royalty interests consisting of:

$25 million relative to the Mineral Park PMPA; and

$5 million relative to the DeLamar Royalty.

·   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 are 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 are 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% are subject to the GMTA. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 an amount of $28 million current tax expense associated with GMT was recorded (nine months - $78 million). GMT accrued to December 31, 2024, is payable on or before June 30, 2026 (18 months following year-end).

 

Third Quarter Operating Asset Highlights

Salobo: In the third quarter of 2024, Salobo produced 62,700 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 9% relative to the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower grades, partially offset by higher throughput. On July 25, 2024, Vale S.A. ("Vale") 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.

 

Antamina: In the third quarter of 2024, Antamina produced 0.9 million ounces of attributable silver, an increase of approximately 3% relative to the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to higher recoveries, partially offset by lower throughput.

 

Peñasquito: In the third quarter of 2024, Peñasquito produced 1.8 million ounces of attributable silver,  with Peñasquito producing no ounces in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of a labour strike which lasted from June 7 to October 13, 2023.

 

Constancia: In the third quarter of 2024, Constancia produced 0.6 million ounces of attributable silver and 10,400 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 7% and 45%, respectively, relative to the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in silver production was primarily due to lower recoveries. 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 continued throughout the third quarter. On August 13, 2024, Hudbay Minerals Inc. ("Hudbay") reported that the stripping program for the next mining phase at Pampacancha was underway and expected to lead to significantly higher copper and gold grades in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Sudbury: In the third quarter of 2024, Vale's Sudbury mines produced 4,300 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately 11% relative to the third quarter of 2023, due to higher throughput.

 

Stillwater: In the third quarter of 2024, the Stillwater mines produced 2,200 ounces of attributable gold and 4,000 ounces of attributable palladium, a decrease of approximately 8% for gold relative to the third quarter of 2023, due primarily to lower recoveries, while palladium production was virtually unchanged. On September 12, 2024, Sibanye Stillwater ("Sibanye") announced that as a result of low palladium prices it was placing the Stillwater West operations into care and maintenance, while Stillwater East and East Boulder operations continue to operate. Sibanye reports that Stillwater West could return to production as prices permit. Based on Sibanye's Q3 MD&A, the Company's management estimates that with the Stillwater West operations in care and maintenance, 2025 production relative to the Stillwater PMPA will be approximately 40% to 45% lower than historical levels.

 

Voisey's Bay: In the third quarter of 2024, the Voisey's Bay mine produced 397,000 pounds of attributable cobalt, an increase of approximately 118% relative to the third 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 reported that physical completion of the Voisey's Bay underground mine extension was 99% at the end of the third quarter, with all surface construction completed and the commissioning of the Reid Brook power plant remaining. In the Eastern Deeps Mine, the Bulk Material Handling system achieved mechanical completion in early October and Vale indicated that the focus is now on commissioning, with handover to Operations within 2024. Demobilization efforts are ongoing, with Surface contractors already fully demobilized.

 

Other Silver: In the third quarter of 2024, total Other Silver attributable production was 1.2 million ounces, a decrease of approximately 34% relative to the third quarter of 2023. The decrease from the comparable period of the prior year is primarily due to the temporary suspension of attributable ore mined at Aljustrel commencing September 24, 2023.

 

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 November 6, 2024, Artemis Gold Inc., ("Artemis") announced that overall construction was over 95% complete as of September 30, 2024 and first gold pour is targeted for late Q4 2024.  Construction of the tailings storage facility is ready to allow for the commencement of commissioning of the plant. Artemis reported that the initial mining fleet has been commissioned and pre-stripping of the mine, as well as the construction of haul roads are well advanced.

 

Platreef Project: On October 30, 2024, Ivanhoe Mines ("Ivanhoe") reported that construction of the Phase 1 concentrator was completed on schedule early in the third quarter. First ore is scheduled for the second half of 2025, while underground development prioritizes development to accelerate Phase 2. Ivanhoe also states that work continues on the updated feasibility study to accelerate the startup of Phase 2, as well as the preliminary economic assessment of the previously announced Phase 3 expansion to 10 Mtpa processing capacity. Both studies are now expected to be published in Q1 2025.

 

Goose Project: On November 6 2024, B2Gold Corp. ("B2Gold") announced that all planned construction year to date in 2024 has been completed. Project construction and development continues to progress on track for first gold pour at the Goose Project in the second quarter of 2025, followed by a ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter of 2025. The 2024 sealift was completed successfully on September 30, 2024, with ten ships and one barge having unloaded 123,000 cubic meters of dry cargo, more than 84 million liters of arctic grade diesel fuel and 58 additional trucks for the 2025 Winter Ice Road campaign.

 

Marmato Mine: On July 16, 2024, Aris Mining Corporation ("Aris") 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. On October 7, 2024, Aris provided an update that the Marmato Lower Mine expansion is progressing on schedule, with the site access road and portal face now complete and the contractor preparing to initiate work on the twin declines. Both the SAG and ball mill fabrication are progressing on schedule for completion before the end of 2024.

 

Curipamba Project: On July 31, 2024, Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp") completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Adventus Mining Corporation. Under the terms of the Curipamba PMPA, within 30 days of a change of control, Silvercorp had a one-time option to repurchase 33% of the gold and silver stream which expired unexercised.

 

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. On August 7, 2024, Gen Mining announced a key milestone with the receipt of the Fisheries Act Authorization 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. 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. Dalradian has re-submitted two new applications for the abstraction licenses and those licenses were received by the Commission on September 5, 2024. The Commission has set new dates to resume the public inquiry process beginning January 13, 2025. 

 

Fenix Project: On October 2, 2024, Rio2 Limited ("Rio2") announced that its Chilean subsidiary has received the principal Sectorial Permits it requires to begin construction at the Fenix project. These Sectorial Permits represent the last governmental authorization required to enable the start of the construction phase and subsequent operation of the Fenix mine.

 

Copper World Project: On August 29, 2024, Hudbay announced that it has received an Aquifer Protection Permit for the Copper World project from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The issuance of this permit is a key milestone in the advancement of Copper World. The last key state-level permit is the Air Quality Permit which is progressing as planned.

 

Corporate Development

Koné Gold Project

On October 23, 2024, the Company entered into a PMPA (the "Koné Gold PMPA") with Montage Gold Corp. ("Montage") in respect of its 90% owned Koné Gold Project located in Côte d'Ivoire. Under the terms of the agreement, Wheaton will purchase 19.5% of the payable gold production until 400,000 ounces of gold have been delivered (subject to adjustment if there are delays in deliveries relative to an agreed schedule), 10.8% of the gold production until the delivery of a further 130,000 ounces and 5.4% gold production thereafter for the life of mine. Under the terms of the Koné Gold PMPA, the Company is committed to pay Montage total upfront cash payments of $625 million, payable in four equal installment payments during construction, subject to certain conditions, including that all permits have been obtained.

 

In addition, Wheaton will make ongoing production payments for the gold ounces delivered equal to 20% of the spot gold price. For the first five years after the PMPA is signed, there will be a price adjustment mechanism in place if the spot price of gold is less than $2,100 per ounce or greater than $2,700 per ounce.

 

The Company has also provided Montage with a secured debt facility of up to $75 million (the "Facility").

 

Amendment to the Fenix PMPA

On November 15, 2021, the Company acquired a gold stream in respect of gold production from the Fenix Project (the "Fenix PMPA"). Under the terms of the Fenix PMPA, the Company was to acquire an amount of gold equal to 6% of the gold production until 90,000 ounces have been delivered, 4% of the gold production until the delivery of a further 140,000 ounces and 3.5% gold production thereafter for the life of mine.

On October 21, 2024, the Company amended the Fenix PMPA. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company is entitled to purchase an additional 16% of payable gold production (22% in total, subject to adjustment if there are delays in deliveries relative to an agreed schedule). Once Rio2 delivers the incremental 95,000 ounces (as adjusted), the stream reverts to the percentages and thresholds under the original Fenix PMPA (as described above). Rio2 has a one-time option to terminate the requirement to deliver the additional gold production from the end of 2027 until the end of 2029 by delivering 95,000 ounces (as adjusted) less previously delivered gold ounces, excluding those gold ounces which would have been delivered under the original Fenix PMPA. Finally, the Company has also agreed to adjust the production payment for all gold ounces delivered to 20% of the spot gold price. In exchange for the amendment, the Company is committed to pay additional upfront cash consideration of $100 million, payable in two equal installments, subject to various customary conditions being satisfied.

Wheaton will also provide a $20 million contingent secured debt facility in the form of a standby loan facility. Lastly, Wheaton has committed to participate in a private placement of Rio2 common shares for Cdn$5 million at a price per share equal to, and concurrent with, a public offering by Rio2.

Sustainability

Future of Mining Challenge

On September 16, 2024, Wheaton announced the launch of the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award US$1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology. The Future of Mining Challenge invites cleantech ventures from around the world to submit and propose industry solutions. This year's challenge focuses on identifying eligible technologies with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across mining operations. In alignment with Wheaton's business model, the solutions should be applicable to base and/or precious metal mining. They should also be scalable globally, with the aim of future implementation at operating mines. The challenge is being supported by Foresight Canada. Submissions for challenge applications opened in September 2024, and the winner will be announced in March 2025 at the PDAC Convention in Toronto, the world's largest mining conference. More information can be found at www.futureofmining.ca.

 



 

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.

·    In August 2024, the BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton raised C$7.3 million to advance groundbreaking cancer research and care enhancements 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. The transactions announced in 2024, including the new stream associated with the Koné Project and the amendment related to the Fenix Project, have not been incorporated into the long-term guidance.

 

The Company will provide updated longer-term guidance in normal course in the first quarter of 2025, which will incorporate the impact of recent developments and the acquisitions announced in 2024.2,3

 

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.

 



 

Webcast and Conference Call Details

 

A conference call will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, starting at 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call, please use one of the following methods:

 

RapidConnect URL:                                       Click here

Live webcast:                                                  Click here

Dial toll free:                                                    1-888-510-2154 or 1-437-900-0527
Conference Call ID:                                        48142

 

The accompanying slideshow will also be available in PDF format on the 'Presentations' page of the Wheaton Precious Metals website before the conference call. The conference call will be recorded and available until November 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. The webcast will be available for one year. You can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:

 

Dial toll free from Canada or the US:             1-289-819-1450

Dial from outside Canada or the US:             1-888-660-6345
Pass code:                                                      48142

Archived webcast:                                          Click here

 

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

 



 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings

 



Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

 

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


2024

2023

2024

2023

 

Sales


$

308,253

$

223,137

$

904,123

$

702,573

Cost of sales










Cost of sales, excluding depletion


$

55,310

$

49,808

$

170,872

$

160,413

Depletion



55,530


46,435


178,071


145,908

Total cost of sales


$

110,840

$

96,243

$

348,943

$

306,321

Gross margin


$

197,413

$

126,894

$

555,180

$

396,252

General and administrative expenses



9,488


8,606


30,193


28,922

Share based compensation



9,628


4,336


17,150


16,217

Donations and community investments



2,352


1,736


4,626


5,054

Earnings from operations


$

175,945

$

112,216

$

503,211

$

346,059

Gain on disposal of mineral stream interests



-


-


-


5,027

Other income (expense)



7,605


10,707


19,922


26,961

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes

$

183,550

$

122,923

$

523,133

$

378,047

Finance costs



1,404


1,407


4,144


4,138

Earnings before income taxes


$

182,146

$

121,516

$

518,989

$

373,909

Income tax expense



27,511


5,145


77,996


4,700

Net earnings


$

154,635

$

116,371

$

440,993

$

369,209

Basic earnings per share


$

0.341

$

0.257

$

0.973

$

0.815

Diluted earnings per share


$

0.340

$

0.257

$

0.971

$

0.814

Weighted average number of shares outstanding


 

 

 


 

 

 


Basic



453,641


452,975


453,389


452,748

Diluted



454,302


453,538


454,037


453,419














 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 


As at
September 30

As at
December 31

(US dollars in thousands - unaudited)

2024

2023

Assets





Current assets





Cash and cash equivalents

$

694,085

$

546,527

Accounts receivable


10,435


10,078

Cobalt inventory


-


1,372

Income taxes receivable


1,392


5,935

Other


3,938


3,499

Total current assets

$

709,850

$

567,411

Non-current assets





Mineral stream interests

$

6,456,123

$

6,122,441

Early deposit mineral stream interests


47,094


47,093

Mineral royalty interests


40,429


13,454

Long-term equity investments


103,068


246,678

Property, plant and equipment


7,535


7,638

Other


22,080


26,470

Total non-current assets

$

6,676,329

$

6,463,774

Total assets

$

7,386,179

$

7,031,185

Liabilities





Current liabilities





Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

14,766

$

13,458

Current portion of performance share units


12,522


12,013

Current portion of lease liabilities


324


604

Total current liabilities

$

27,612

$

26,075

Non-current liabilities





Performance share units

$

9,301

$

9,113

Lease liabilities


5,340


5,625

Global minimum tax


78,361


-

Deferred income taxes


264


232

Pension liability


5,287


4,624

Total non-current liabilities

$

98,553

$

19,594

Total liabilities

$

126,165

$

45,669

Shareholders' equity





Issued capital

$

3,797,558

$

3,777,323

Reserves


(44,489)


(40,091)

Retained earnings


3,506,945


3,248,284

Total shareholders' equity

$

7,260,014

$

6,985,516

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

7,386,179

$

7,031,185

 



 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 



Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(US dollars in thousands - unaudited)


2024

2023

2024

2023

Operating activities

 









Net earnings


$

154,635

$

116,371

$

440,993

$

369,209

Adjustments for










Depreciation and depletion



55,887


46,784


179,111


147,031

Gain on disposal of mineral stream interest



-


-


-


(5,027)

Interest expense



71


78


216


131

Equity settled stock based compensation


 

1,725


1,732

 

4,978


5,133

Performance share units - expense


 

7,903


2,604

 

12,172


11,084

Performance share units - paid


 

-


-

 

(11,129)


(16,675)

Pension expense


 

336


329

 

794


787

Pension paid


 

-


-

 

(43)


(116)

Income tax (recovery) expense


 

27,511


5,145

 

77,996


4,700

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



(523)


143


(903)


248

Investment income recognized in net earnings


 

(7,249)


(10,537)

 

(18,564)


(26,564)

Other


 

2,246


163

 

2,646


662

Change in non-cash working capital



2,837


(489)


1,329


(876)

Cash generated from operations before income taxes and interest


$

245,379

$

162,323

$

689,596

$

489,727

Income taxes paid



2,925


(912)


2,734


(5,244)

Interest paid



(71)


(79)


(219)


(112)

Interest received



6,104


9,771


15,999


24,213

Cash generated from operating activities


$

254,337

$

171,103

$

708,110

$

508,584

Financing activities

 









Credit facility extension fees


$

(11)

$

(13)

$

(936)

$

(859)

Share purchase options exercised



847


93


13,011


10,603

Lease payments



(149)


(169)


(444)


(548)

Dividends paid



(69,984)


(66,994)


(209,108)


(198,085)

Cash used for financing activities


$

(69,297)

$

(67,083)

$

(197,477)

$

(188,889)

Investing activities

 









Mineral stream interests


$

(25,876)

$

(90,710)

$

(512,383)

$

(210,944)

Early deposit mineral stream interests



-


(250)


-


(1,000)

Mineral royalty interest



(4,956)


(3,602)


(26,981)


(3,602)

Net proceeds on disposal of mineral stream interests



-


-


-


46,400

Acquisition of long-term investments



(728)


(5,006)


(1,479)


(13,181)

Proceeds on disposal of long-term investments



-


-


177,088


202

Dividends received



482


700


1,663


1,617

Other



(155)


(35)


(944)


(1,804)

Cash used for investing activities


$

(31,233)

$

(98,903)

$

(363,036)

$

(182,312)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

$

61

$

(35)

$

(39)

$

447

Increase in cash and cash equivalents


$

153,868

$

5,082

$

147,558

$

137,830

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period


540,217


828,837


546,527


696,089

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period


$

694,085

$

833,919

$

694,085

$

833,919

 



 

Summary of Units Produced


Q3 2024 

Q2 2024 

Q1 2024 

Q4 2023 

Q3 2023 

Q2 2023 

Q1 2023 

Q4 2022 

Gold ounces produced ²

 

 

 

 

 




Salobo

         62,689  

         63,225  

           61,622  

          71,778  

     69,045  

     54,804  

     43,677  

     37,939  

Sudbury 3

           4,287  

            4,477  

             5,618  

            5,823  

       3,857  

        5,818  

       6,203  

       5,270  

Constancia

          10,446  

            6,086  

           13,897  

         22,292  

      19,003  

       7,444  

       6,905  

      10,496  

San Dimas 4

           6,882  

            7,089  

            7,542  

          10,024  

       9,995  

        11,166  

      10,754  

      10,037  

Stillwater 5

           2,247  

            2,099  

            2,637  

             2,341  

       2,454  

        2,017  

        1,960  

        2,185  

Other









Marmato

               648  

               584  

                623  

               668  

           673  

           639  

           457  

           533  

Minto 6

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

        1,292  

       3,063  

       2,567  

Total Other

               648  

               584  

                623  

               668  

           673  

         1,931  

       3,520  

        3,100  

Total gold ounces produced

          87,199  

         83,560  

           91,939  

         112,926  

   105,027  

      83,180  

      73,019  

     69,027  

Silver ounces produced 2

 

 

 

 

 




Peñasquito 7

            1,785  

            2,263  

            2,643  

             1,036  

                 -  

        1,744  

       2,076  

         1,761  

Antamina

               925  

               992  

                806  

             1,030  

           894  

           984  

           872  

        1,067  

Constancia

               648  

                451  

                640  

               836  

           697  

           420  

           552  

           655  

Other









Los Filos

                 42  

                  27  

                  48  

                  26  

             32  

              41  

             45  

              14  

Zinkgruvan

               537  

               699  

                 641  

                510  

           785  

           374  

           632  

           664  

Neves-Corvo

               425  

               432  

                524  

               573  

           486  

           407  

           436  

           369  

Aljustrel 8

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

           327  

           279  

           343  

            313  

Cozamin

                185  

                177  

                 173  

                185  

            165  

            184  

             141  

            157  

Marmato

                    7  

                    6  

                     7  

                   10  

               11  

                7  

                8  

                9  

Yauliyacu 9

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

            261  

Minto 6

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

              14  

             29  

             33  

Total Other

             1,196  

              1,341  

             1,393  

             1,304  

        1,806  

        1,306  

        1,634  

        1,820  

Total silver ounces produced

           4,554  

            5,047  

            5,482  

            4,206  

       3,397  

       4,454  

        5,134  

       5,303  

Palladium ounces produced ²

 

 

 

 

 




Stillwater 5

           4,034  

            4,338  

            4,463  

            4,209  

       4,006  

       3,880  

       3,705  

       3,869  

Cobalt pounds produced ²

 

 

 

 

 




Voisey's Bay

               397  

               259  

                240  

                215  

            183  

            152  

            124  

            128  

GEOs produced 10

        144,164  

        145,449  

        158,775  

        164,796  

   147,278  

   137,323  

   134,730  

   132,780  

Average payable rate 2









Gold

95.1%

95.0%

94.7%

95.1%

95.4%

95.1%

95.1%

94.9%

Silver

83.9%

84.3%

84.5%

83.0%

78.4%

83.7%

83.1%

84.2%

Palladium

98.4%

97.3%

97.8%

98.0%

94.1%

94.1%

96.3%

93.9%

Cobalt

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

93.3%

GEO 10

91.1%

90.7%

90.7%

91.6%

90.9%

90.9%

89.8%

89.9%

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: Q3 2024 - 262,000 ounces; 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.

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.     



 

Summary of Units Sold

 


Q3 2024 

Q2 2024 

Q1 2024 

Q4 2023 

Q3 2023 

Q2 2023 

Q1 2023 

Q4 2022 

Gold ounces sold

 

 

 

 

 




Salobo

           58,101  

         54,962  

           56,841  

         76,656  

     44,444  

     46,030  

     35,966  

      41,029  

Sudbury 2

           2,495  

            5,679  

             4,129  

              5,011  

       4,836  

       4,775  

       4,368  

       4,988  

Constancia

            5,186  

            6,640  

           20,123  

          19,925  

      12,399  

        9,619  

       6,579  

        6,013  

San Dimas

           7,022  

             6,801  

            7,933  

          10,472  

       9,695  

       11,354  

       10,651  

      10,943  

Stillwater 3

            1,635  

            2,628  

            2,355  

             2,314  

        1,985  

        2,195  

       2,094  

        1,783  

Other









Marmato

               550  

                616  

                638  

               633  

           792  

           467  

           480  

           473  

777

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

           275  

            153  

            126  

           785  

Minto

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

            701  

        2,341  

       2,982  

Santo Domingo 4

               447  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

Curipamba 4

               258  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

Total Other

            1,255  

                616  

                638  

               633  

        1,067  

         1,321  

       2,947  

       4,240  

Total gold ounces sold

         75,694  

         77,326  

           92,019  

           115,011  

     74,426  

     75,294  

     62,605  

     68,996  

Silver ounces sold

 

 

 

 

 




Peñasquito

            1,667  

             1,482  

             1,839  

               442  

           453  

         1,913  

        1,483  

       2,066  

Antamina

               989  

                917  

                762  

              1,091  

           794  

           963  

            814  

          1,114  

Constancia

               366  

               422  

                726  

               665  

           435  

           674  

           366  

           403  

Other









Los Filos

                 26  

                  24  

                  44  

                  24  

             30  

             37  

             34  

              16  

Zinkgruvan

               488  

               597  

                297  

               449  

            714  

           370  

           520  

           547  

Neves-Corvo

                185  

                216  

                243  

               268  

           245  

            132  

             171  

             80  

Aljustrel

                     -  

                     -  

                      1  

                  86  

            142  

            182  

           205  

            156  

Cozamin

                148  

                158  

                 147  

                 141  

            139  

            150  

             119  

            150  

Marmato

                    6  

                    7  

                     8  

                    9  

               11  

                7  

                7  

                7  

Yauliyacu

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 -  

           337  

Minto

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                7  

             29  

             23  

Keno Hill

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                 -  

                 -  

                 1  

                 1  

777

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                     -  

                2  

                2  

                 -  

             35  

Total Other

               853  

             1,002  

                740  

               977  

        1,283  

           887  

        1,086  

        1,352  

Total silver ounces sold

           3,875  

            3,823  

            4,067  

             3,175  

       2,965  

       4,437  

       3,749  

       4,935  

Palladium ounces sold

 

 

 

 

 




Stillwater 3

            3,761  

             4,301  

            4,774  

            3,339  

       4,242  

       3,392  

       2,946  

       3,396  

Cobalt pounds sold

 

 

 

 

 




Voisey's Bay

                 88  

                  88  

                309  

               288  

            198  

           265  

           323  

            187  

GEOs sold 5

        122,715  

        124,009  

         143,184  

        155,059  

       111,935

     129,734

     109,293

     128,662

Cumulative payable units PBND 6









Gold ounces

          96,158  

         88,205  

            86,114  

          91,092  

      98,715  

      72,916  

     77,377  

     70,562  

Silver ounces

           2,748  

             2,801  

            2,368  

             1,802  

        1,486  

        1,790  

        2,531  

        2,013  

Palladium ounces

            6,186  

             6,018  

             6,198  

            6,666  

       5,607  

        6,122  

        5,751  

       5,098  

Cobalt pounds

               796  

                513  

                360  

               356  

           377  

            251  

           285  

           258  

GEO 5

       136,027  

         126,761  

         118,785  

         117,465  

    121,058  

      98,186  

      111,217  

     97,936  

Inventory on hand









Cobalt pounds

                     -  

                     -  

                      -  

                  88  

            155  

            310  

           398  

           633  

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)   The ounces sold under Santo Domingo and Curipamba relate to ounces received due to the delay ounce provision as per the respective PMPA. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

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.

6)   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.



 

Results of Operations

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024


Units Produced²

Units
Sold

Average
Realized
Price
($'s
Per Unit)

Average
Cash Cost
($'s Per
Unit) 3

Average
Depletion
($'s Per
Unit)
4

Sales

Net
Earnings

Cash Flow
From
Operations

Total
Assets

Gold

 
















Salobo

62,689

58,101

$

2,490

$

425

$

378

$

144,656

$

98,016

$

122,916

$

2,616,346

Sudbury 5

4,287

2,495


2,519


400


1,326


6,286


1,979


4,798


246,918

Constancia

10,446

5,186


2,490


422


323


12,912


9,048


10,722


70,095

San Dimas

6,882

7,022


2,490


637


290


17,482


10,975


13,010


138,507

Stillwater

2,247

1,635


2,490


438


421


4,071


2,667


3,355


208,474

Other 6

648

1,255


2,481


192


1,584


3,114


886


2,874


901,880


87,199

75,694

$

2,491

$

440

$

418

$

188,521

$

123,571

$

157,675

$

4,182,220

Silver

 
















Peñasquito

1,785

1,667

$

29.58

$

4.50

$

4.86

$

49,329

$

33,725

$

41,825

$

253,461

Antamina

925

989


29.58


6.06


8.46


29,257


14,893


23,260


498,029

Constancia

648

366


29.58


6.23


6.10


10,822


6,310


8,543


170,242

Other 7

1,196

853


30.17


4.34


4.83


25,741


17,912


22,594


645,485


4,554

3,875

$

29.71

$

5.03

$

5.89

$

115,149

$

72,840

$

96,222

$

1,567,217

Palladium

 
















Stillwater

4,034

3,761

$

969

$

173

$

429

$

3,644

$

1,380

$

2,994

$

215,082

Platreef

-

-


n.a.


n.a.


n.a.


-


-


-


78,820


4,034

3,761

$

969

$

173

$

429

$

3,644

$

1,380

$

2,994

$

293,902

Platinum

 
















Marathon

-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

9,451

Platreef

-

-


n.a.


n.a.


n.a.


-


-


-


57,588


-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

67,039

Cobalt

 
















Voisey's Bay

397

88

$

10.65

$

2.15

$

12.78

$

939

$

(378)

$

321

$

345,745

Operating results








$

308,253

$

197,413

$

257,212

$

6,456,123

Other

 














General and administrative










$

(9,488)

$

(6,215)



Share based compensation











(9,628)


-



Donations and community investments











(2,352)


(2,198)



Finance costs












(1,404)


(1,051)



Other











7,605


3,664



Income tax












(27,511)


2,925



Total other









$

(42,778)

$

(2,875)

$

930,056

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

$

154,635

$

254,337

$

7,386,179

 

 

 

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)   Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

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

6)   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. Other includes ounces sold that were received under the delay ounce provisions of each of the Santo Domingo and Curipamba PMPAs. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

7)   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.



 

 

Three Months Ended September 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

Net
Earnings

Cash Flow
From
Operations

Total
Assets


Gold

 

















Salobo

69,045

44,444

$

1,944

$

420

$

330

$

86,395

$

53,026

$

67,710

$

2,341,485


Sudbury 4

3,857

4,836


1,950


400


1,204


9,428


1,669


7,494


268,224


Constancia

19,003

12,399


1,944


419


316


24,102


14,991


18,906


86,555


San Dimas

9,995

9,695


1,944


631


260


18,846


10,216


12,732


147,638


Stillwater

2,454

1,985


1,944


349


510


3,859


2,154


3,167


212,650


Other 5

673

1,067


1,945


368


391


2,077


1,266


1,684


557,035



105,027

74,426

$

1,944

$

444

$

381

$

144,707

$

83,322

$

111,693

$

3,613,587


Silver

 

















Peñasquito

-

453

$

23.82

$

4.43

$

4.06

$

10,804

$

6,952

$

8,795

$

278,028


Antamina

894

794


23.82


4.81


7.06


18,915


9,496


15,097


527,227


Constancia

697

435


23.82


6.18


6.24


10,360


4,958


7,674


183,736


Other 6

1,806

1,283


23.62


5.15


2.64


30,293


20,301


19,439


549,641



3,397

2,965

$

23.73

$

5.10

$

4.57

$

70,372

$

41,707

$

51,005

$

1,538,632


Palladium

 

















Stillwater

4,006

4,242

$

1,251

$

223

$

459

$

5,307

$

2,416

$

4,361

$

222,154


Platinum

 

















Marathon

-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

9,450


Cobalt

 

















Voisey's Bay

183

198

$

13.87

$

3.66 ⁷

$

12.98

$

2,751

$

(551)

$

4,235

$

353,631


Operating results








$

223,137

$

126,894

$

171,294

$

5,737,454


Other

 















General and administrative










$

(8,606)

$

(6,321)




Share based compensation











(4,336)


-




Donations and community investments











(1,736)


(1,750)




Finance costs












(1,407)


(1,078)




Other











10,707


9,870




Income tax












(5,145)


(912)




Total other









$

(10,523)

$

(191)

$

1,144,061



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


$

116,371

$

171,103

$

6,881,515


 

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 as well as the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.

5)   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.

6)   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.

7)   Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the third quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $0.1 million, resulting in a decrease of $0.51 per pound of cobalt sold.

 



 

Comparative Results of Operations on a GEO Basis

 




Q3 2024



Q3 2023



Change


Change

GEO Production 1, 2



       144,164



   147,278



     (3,114)


(2.1)%

GEO Sales 2



       122,715



   111,935



     10,780


 9.6 %

Average price per GEO sold 2


$

           2,512


$

       1,993


$

          519


 26.0 %

Revenue

 

$

       308,253

 

$

   223,137

 

$

     85,116


 38.1 %

Cost of sales, excluding depletion

 

$

         55,310

 

$

     49,808


$

     (5,502)


(11.0)%

Depletion

 


         55,530

 


     46,435

 


     (9,095)


(19.6)%

Cost of Sales

 

$

       110,840

 

$

     96,243

 

$

   (14,597)


(15.2)%

Gross Margin

 

$

       197,413

 

$

   126,894


$

     70,519


 55.6 %

General and administrative expenses

 


           9,488

 

 

       8,606



        (882)


(10.2)%

Share based compensation

 


           9,628

 

 

       4,336



     (5,292)


(122.0)%

Donations and community investments

 


           2,352

 


       1,736

 


        (616)


(35.5)%

Earnings from Operations

 

$

       175,945

 

$

   112,216


$

     63,729


 56.8 %

Other income (expense)

 


           7,605

 


     10,707

 


     (3,102)


(29.0)%

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes

 

$

       183,550

 

$

   122,923


$

     60,627


 49.3 %

Finance costs

 


           1,404

 


       1,407

 


              3


 0.2 %

Earnings before income taxes

 

$

       182,146

 

$

   121,516


$

     60,630


 49.9 %

Income tax expense

 


         27,511

 


       5,145

 


   (22,366)


(434.7)%

Net earnings

 

$

       154,635

 

$

   116,371

 

$

     38,264


 32.9 %

 

1)   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.

2)   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.

 

 

 



 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024


Units Produced²

Units
Sold

Average
Realized
Price
($'s
Per Unit)

Average
Cash Cost
($'s Per
Unit) 3

Average
Depletion
($'s Per
Unit)
4

Sales

Net
Earnings

Cash Flow
From
Operations

Total
Assets

Gold

 
















Salobo

187,536

169,904

$

2,307

$

425

$

383

$

391,973

$

254,758

$

322,761

$

2,616,346

Sudbury 5

14,382

12,303


2,286


400


1,265


28,130


7,642


22,718


246,918

Constancia

30,429

31,949


2,200


421


318


70,275


46,663


56,833


70,095

San Dimas

21,513

21,756


2,296


634


286


49,950


29,941


36,156


138,507

Stillwater

6,983

6,618


2,288


405


453


15,144


9,469


12,464


208,474

Other 6

1,855

2,509


2,347


293


1,056


5,888


2,504


5,153


901,880


262,698

245,039

$

2,291

$

440

$

419

$

561,360

$

350,977

$

456,085

$

4,182,220

Silver

 
















Peñasquito

6,691

4,988

$

27.18

$

4.50

$

4.57

$

135,578

$

90,361

$

113,132

$

253,461

Antamina

2,723

2,668


27.63


5.56


8.06


73,710


37,377


58,878


498,029

Constancia

1,739

1,514


26.55


6.21


6.17


40,180


21,444


30,785


170,242

Other 7

3,930

2,595


28.37


4.29


4.51


73,630


50,785


60,026


645,485


15,083

11,765

$

27.46

$

4.91

$

5.55

$

323,098

$

199,967

$

262,821

$

1,567,217

Palladium

 
















Stillwater

12,835

12,836

$

976

$

177

$

435

$

12,531

$

4,674

$

10,259

$

215,082

Platreef

-

-


n.a.


n.a.


n.a.


-


-


-


78,820


12,835

12,836

$

976

$

177

$

435

$

12,531

$

4,674

$

10,259

$

293,902

Platinum

 
















Marathon

-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

9,451

Platreef

-

-


n.a.


n.a.


n.a.


-


-


-


57,588


-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

67,039

Cobalt

 
















Voisey's Bay

896

485

$

14.71

$

2.84

$

12.77

$

7,134

$

(438)

$

9,407

$

345,745

Operating results








$

904,123

$

555,180

$

738,572

$

6,456,123

Other

 














General and administrative










$

(30,193)

$

(31,134)



Share based compensation











(17,150)


(11,129)



Donations and community investments











(4,626)


(4,185)



Finance costs












(4,144)


(3,234)



Other











19,922


16,486



Income tax












(77,996)


2,734



Total other









$

(114,187)

$

(30,462)

$

930,056

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


$

440,993

$

708,110

$

7,386,179

 

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)   Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

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

6)   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. Other includes ounces sold that were received under the delay ounce provisions of each of the Santo Domingo and Curipamba PMPAs. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

7)   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..

 



 

 

Nine Months Ended September 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

167,526

126,440

$

1,947

$

420

$

330

$

246,219

$

-

$

151,287

$

193,063

$

2,341,485

Sudbury 5

15,878

13,979


1,953


400


1,087


27,295


-


6,512


21,420


268,224

Constancia

33,352

28,597


1,948


417


316


55,718


-


34,751


43,779


86,555

San Dimas

31,915

31,700


1,945


628


260


61,657


-


33,535


41,762


147,638

Stillwater

6,431

6,274


1,945


347


510


12,201


-


6,824


10,026


212,650

Other 6

6,124

5,335


1,935


1,119


172


10,324


-


3,439


4,090


557,035


261,226

212,325

$

1,947

$

465

$

369

$

413,414

$

-

$

236,348

$

314,140

$

3,613,587

Silver

 


















Peñasquito

3,820

3,849

$

23.63

$

4.43

$

4.06

$

90,967

$

-

$

58,268

$

73,915

$

278,028

Antamina

2,750

2,571


23.65


4.69


7.06


60,812


-


30,625


48,765


527,227

Constancia

1,669

1,475


23.75


6.15


6.24


35,034


-


16,750


25,962


183,736

Other 7

4,746

3,256


23.44


5.58


2.82


76,316


5,027


53,966


55,364


549,641


12,985

11,151

$

23.60

$

5.05

$

4.68

$

263,129

$

5,027

$

159,609

$

204,006

$

1,538,632

Palladium

 


















Stillwater

11,591

10,580

$

1,410

$

255

$

440

$

14,922

$

-

$

7,565

$

12,223

$

222,154

Platinum

 


















Marathon

-

-

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

n.a.

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

9,450

Cobalt

 


















Voisey's Bay

458

786

$

14.13

$

3.36 ⁸

$

13.63

$

11,108

$

-

$

(2,243)

$

13,056

$

353,631

Operating results








$

702,573

$

5,027

$

401,279

$

543,425

$

5,737,454

Other

 
















General and administrative












$

(28,922)

$

(29,702)



Share based compensation













(16,217)


(16,675)



Donations and community investments













(5,054)


(4,896)



Finance costs













(4,138)


(3,147)



Other













26,961


24,823



Income tax














(4,700)


(5,244)



Total other











$

(32,070)

$

(34,841)

$


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


$

369,209

$

508,584

$

6,881,515

 

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 nine months ended September 30, 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $1.6 million, resulting in a decrease of $2.05 per pound of cobalt sold.

 


 

Comparative Results of Operations on a GEO Basis

 




YTD 2024



YTD 2023



Change


Change

GEO Production 1, 2



       448,388



        419,330



     29,058


 6.9 %

GEO Sales 2



       389,907



        350,961



     38,946


 11.1 %

Average price per GEO sold 2


$

           2,319


$

            2,002


$

          317


 15.8 %

Revenue

 

$

       904,123

 

$

        702,573

 

$

   201,550


 28.7 %

Cost of sales, excluding depletion

 

$

       170,872

 

$

        160,413


$

   (10,459)


(6.5)%

Depletion

 


       178,071

 


        145,908

 


   (32,163)


(22.0)%

Cost of Sales

 

$

       348,943

 

$

        306,321

 

$

   (42,622)


(13.9)%

Gross Margin

 

$

       555,180

 

$

        396,252


$

   158,928


 40.1 %

General and administrative expenses

 


         30,193

 

 

          28,922



     (1,271)


(4.4)%

Share based compensation

 


         17,150

 

 

          16,217



        (933)


(5.8)%

Donations and community investments

 


           4,626

 


            5,054

 


          428


 8.5 %

Earnings from Operations

 

$

       503,211

 

$

        346,059


$

   157,152


 45.4 %

Gain on disposal of mineral stream interests

 


                   -

 

 

            5,027



     (5,027)


(100.0)%

Other income (expense)

 


         19,922

 


          26,961

 


     (7,039)


(26.1)%

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes

 

$

       523,133

 

$

        378,047


$

   145,086


 38.4 %

Finance costs

 


           4,144

 


            4,138

 


            (6)


(0.1)%

Earnings before income taxes

 

$

       518,989

 

$

        373,909


$

   145,080


 38.8 %

Income tax expense

 


         77,996

 


            4,700

 


   (73,296)


(1,559.5)%

Net earnings

 

$

       440,993

 

$

        369,209

 

$

     71,784


 19.4 %

 

1) 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.

2)   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.



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
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(in thousands, except for per share amounts)


2024


2023


2024


2023

Net earnings


$

154,635


$

116,371


$

440,993


$

369,209

Add back (deduct):













Gain on disposal of Mineral Stream Interest



-



-



-



(5,027)

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



(523)



143



(903)



248

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



(1,134)



5,115



1,632



7,205

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



-



-



-



(2,672)

Other



(175)



(162)



(521)



(482)

Adjusted net earnings

 

$

152,803


$

121,467


$

441,201


$

368,481

Divided by:













Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding



453,641



452,975



453,389



452,748

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding



454,302



453,538



454,037



453,419

Equals:













Adjusted earnings per share - basic


$

0.337


$

0.268


$

0.973


$

0.814

Adjusted earnings per share - diluted


$

0.336


$

0.268


$

0.972


$

0.813

 

 

 

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
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(in thousands, except for per share amounts)


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cash generated by operating activities


$

254,337


$

171,103


$

708,110


$

508,584

Divided by:













Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding



453,641



452,975



453,389



452,748

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding



454,302



453,538



454,037



453,419

Equals:













Operating cash flow per share - basic


$

0.561


$

0.378


$

1.562


$

1.123

Operating cash flow per share - diluted


$

0.560


$

0.377


$

1.560


$

1.122

 

 

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 and cost of sales related to delay ounces, 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
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September
30

(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold and per unit amounts)


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cost of sales


$

110,840


$

96,243


$

348,943


$

306,321

Less:  depletion


 

(55,530)



(46,435)



(178,071)



(145,908)

Less:  cost of sales related to delay ounces 1


 

(1,698)



-



(1,698)



-

Cash cost of sales


$

53,612


$

49,808


$

169,174


$

160,413

Cash cost of sales is comprised of:


 






 





Total cash cost of gold sold


$

33,287


$

33,014


$

107,715


$

98,724

Total cash cost of silver sold



19,485



15,121



57,811



56,351

Total cash cost of palladium sold



650



946



2,272



2,699

Total cash cost of cobalt sold 2



190



727



1,376



2,639

Total cash cost of sales


$

53,612


$

49,808


$

169,174


$

160,413

Divided by:













Total gold ounces sold



75,694



74,426



245,039



212,325

Total silver ounces sold



3,875



2,965



11,765



11,151

Total palladium ounces sold



3,761



4,242



12,836



10,580

Total cobalt pounds sold



88



198



485



786

Equals:













Average cash cost of gold (per ounce)

 

$

440


$

444


$

440


$

465

Average cash cost of silver (per ounce)


$

5.03


$

5.10


$

4.91


$

5.05

Average cash cost of palladium (per ounce)

 

$

173


$

223


$

177


$

255

Average cash cost of cobalt (per pound)

 

$

2.15


$

3.66


$

2.84


$

3.36

 

1)  The cost of sales related to delay ounces is a non-cash expense. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

2)  Cash cost per pound of cobalt sold during the third quarter of 2023 was net of a previously recorded inventory write-down of $0.1 million (nine months - $1.6 million), resulting in a decrease of $0.51 per pound of cobalt sold (nine months - $2.05 per pound of cobalt sold).

 

iv.    Cash operating margin is calculated by adding back depletion and the cost of sales related to delay ounces 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
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

(in thousands, except for gold and palladium ounces sold and per unit amounts)


2024


2023


2024


2023

Gross margin


$

197,413


$

126,894


$

555,180


$

396,252

Add back:  depletion



55,530



46,435



178,071



145,908

Add back:  cost of sales related to delay ounces 1


 

1,698



-



1,698



-

Cash operating margin


$

254,641


$

173,329


$

734,949


$

542,160

Cash operating margin is comprised of:


 






 





Total cash operating margin of gold sold


$

155,234


$

111,693


$

453,645


$

314,690

Total cash operating margin of silver sold



95,664



55,251



265,287



206,778

Total cash operating margin of palladium sold



2,994



4,361



10,259



12,223

Total cash operating margin of cobalt sold



749



2,024



5,758



8,469

Total cash operating margin


$

254,641


$

173,329


$

734,949


$

542,160

Divided by:













Total gold ounces sold



75,694



74,426



245,039



212,325

Total silver ounces sold



3,875



2,965



11,765



11,151

Total palladium ounces sold



3,761



4,242



12,836



10,580

Total cobalt pounds sold



88



198



485



786

Equals:













Cash operating margin per gold ounce sold

 

$

2,051


$

1,500


$

1,851


$

1,482

Cash operating margin per silver ounce sold

 

$

24.68


$

18.63


$

22.55


$

18.55

Cash operating margin per palladium ounce sold

 

$

796


$

1,028


$

799


$

1,155

Cash operating margin per cobalt pound sold

 

$

8.50


$

10.21


$

11.87


$

10.77

 

1)  The cost of sales related to delay ounces is a non-cash expense. Please see the Company's MD&A for more information.

 

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.

 

 

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:

·      payment by the Company of $625 million to Montage and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the Koné Gold PMPA;

·      the receipt by the Company of gold production in respect of the Koné Gold Project;

·      the advance by the Company, and the repayment by Montage, of up to $75 million to Montage in connection with the Facility;

·      payment by the Company of $125 million to Rio2 and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the Fenix PMPA (as amended);

·      the receipt by the Company of gold production in respect of the Fenix Gold Project;

·      the advance by the Company, and the repayment by Rio2, of up to $20 million to Rio2 in connection with the Rio2 standby loan facility;

·      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 relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Koné Gold PMPA;

·      risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Facility;

·      risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Fenix PMPA;

·      risks relating to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Rio2 standby loan facility;

·      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;

·      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;

·      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):

·      the payment of $625 million to Montage and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Koné Gold PMPA;

·      the advance by the Company of up to $75 million to Montage in connection with the Facility and the receipt by the Company of all amounts owing under the Facility, including, but not limited to, interest;

·      the payment of $125 million to Rio2 and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Fenix PMPA;

·      the advance by the Company of up to $20 million to Rio2 in connection with the Rio2 standby loan facility and the receipt by WPMI of all amounts owing under the Rio2 standby loan facility, including, but not limited to, interest;

·      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 November 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.

4Source: 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.

5Total 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, 24 which are at various stages of development and 4 of which have been placed in care and maintenance or have been closed.

6Further 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". Additionally, neither of the transactions announced in 2024 have been factored into long-term guidance including the new stream relative to the Koné Project, and the stream amendment relative to the Fenix Project.



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