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GOODVIBEon Mar 24, 2010 4:24pm
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update from cibc report
update from cibc reportrecent update from CIBC:
In 2009 Casa Berardi produced 159,261 oz. of gold at total cash costs ofUS$401/oz. Since production began in late 2006, Casa Berardi has been a
showcase of consistency with annual production in the range of 150,000 oz.
to 160,000 oz. per year.
Despite 2010 being a transition year, production is still expected to be closeto 150,000 oz. We believe that with the continued development and
exploration at Casa Berardi, new areas of the mine will add flexibility to the
mine plan. We are expecting production of >170,000 oz. in 2011.
On a recent mine tour (see March 14 note), we outlined robust explorationresults at surface and underground, along with the potential of an open pit
and results expected from the historical East Mine. We believe Casa Berardi
will be able to reach its capacity throughput of 2,400 tpd.
We continue to recommend Aurizon for its consistent production from CasaBerardi, ability to generate FCF, and growth opportunities from Joanna.
Aurizon is expected to generate FCF of $40 million in 2010 and $90 million
in 2011, which can be used towards the development of Joanna.