Positive Production and Financial Results
Production was up at the top of the guidance, and forecast improvements throughout the year. Dividends maintained at $0.10 per share, debt reduced, and share buyback program continued. Announced $1 billion sale of Donlin and rationalizing portfolio to focus on Tier-1 assets.
Operational and Sustainability Achievements
Significant projects completed at Pueblo Viejo, Nevada Gold Mines, and Lumwana. Copper had a great quarter, with full-year production targets on track for both gold and copper. Strong progress in sustainability with improvements in lost time injury frequency rate and total recordable injury frequency rate.
Advancements in Growth Projects
Growth projects gaining momentum with Pueblo Viejo ramping up, Fourmile moving to pre-feasibility, Lumwana and Reko Diq moving to construction, and a new discovery within the Reko Diq mining lease.
Exploration and Resource Expansion
Drilling project at Norris kicked off, and progress in other project opportunities. Drilling permits applied for in Pascua-Lama, and exploration across the Central African copper belt and other regions continue.