Results for the Quarter Ended 30 September 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
Gold production of 50,539 ounces achieved from the Sukari Gold Mine, 67% higher than the corresponding period last year and 5% higher than the previous quarter
Cash operating cost of US$635 per ounce, US$3 an ounce lower than the corresponding period last year (US$638/oz) and 5% higher than the previous quarter (US$606/oz)
Average gold sales price received of US$1,721 per ounce, 39% higher than the corresponding period last year (US$1,239) and 11% higher than the previous quarter (US$1,545)
Mining production rates returned to normal during the quarter as the issuing of explosive products by Police Blast Inspectors continued uninterrupted from late July
Process plant throughput reached a quarterly record of 954kt, 58% higher than the corresponding period last year and 12% higher than the previous quarter
The second secondary crusher was successfully commissioned and the Company is progressing towards achieving a consistent 5Mtpa processing rate
The Stage 4 10Mtpa plant expansion remains on schedule for commissioning in Q1 2013 with expenditure to date US$24.6 million
Approval and commencement of the Ptah decline that will access the central "keel" of the Sukari orebody (Julius Zone)
Regional exploration on the Sukari licence continued, with positive results continuing to be received from the V-Shear prospect, including 28m @ 2.98 g/t (from 11m)
Operating profit of US$43.4 million with cash and liquid assets of US$201.3 million as at 30 September 2011
The Company remains on course to achieve production guidance of 200-210,000 ounces in 2011 at a cash cost of approximately US$550 per ounce