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Dec 31, 2023
Newmont Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Newmont reported a net loss driven by impairment and reclamation charges, but adjusted net income increased due to higher sales volumes and realized gold prices.
Key Takeaways
Newmont's Q4 2023 results showed a net loss of $3.2 billion, primarily due to significant impairment and reclamation charges. However, adjusted net income improved to $486 million, driven by higher sales volumes and realized gold prices. The company also completed the acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited and is focused on integrating its assets.
Completed the acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited on November 6, 2023, creating the world’s leading gold company with robust copper optionality
Attributable gold production for the fourth quarter increased 7 percent to 1,741 thousand ounces compared to the prior year quarter.
Adjusted net income for the quarter was $486 million or $0.50 per diluted share compared to $348 million or $0.44 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.
Revenue for the quarter increased 24 percent to $4.0 billion compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher sales volumes and higher realized gold prices.
Forward Guidance
Newmont's 2024 outlook is underpinned by steady production from the managed Tier 1 and Emerging Tier 1 assets, and is further enhanced by the Company’s ownership in the Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo joint ventures.
Positive Outlook
- Production guidance is expected to be approximately 6.9 million gold ounces for the Total Newmont portfolio, underpinned by 5.6 million gold ounces from the Tier 1 Portfolio
- Gold CAS is expected to be $1,050 per ounce in 2024 for the Total Newmont portfolio
- Gold AISC of $1,400 per ounce in 2024 for the Total Newmont portfolio
- Sustaining capital spend of approximately $1.8 billion for the Total Newmont portfolio
- Development capital spend of approximately $1.3 billion in 2024 for the Total Newmont portfolio
Challenges Ahead
- Tanami Expansion 2 commercial production expected in the second half of 2027, later than previously anticipated
- Updated Tanami Expansion 2 development capital estimate of $1.7 to $1.8 billion, higher than previously anticipated
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