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MudCreekeron Jul 24, 2020 1:11pm
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RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Hedge cost 50 million
RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Hedge cost 50 millionThe hedges are a part of Harte's reality. How they came to be is irrelevant. Railing at Roman, after he's gone is pointless. But understanding the impact of those hedges on Harte's future is important.
If I read the financials correctly they had about 4000 oz hedged at $1390 in Q2. Do the math, gold is currently $500 above that level, That's 2 million dollars to BNP. They only had 1/3 of expected production hedged, so should have benefitted 2/3 in the rise in gold price. BUT covid - they produced 0 ounces, so benefitted zero from the higher price of gold, but still have to pay BNP on the hedge. None of that is current management's fault, but it is part of the ongoing reality they have to contend with. If you intend to be a successful investor, you can't just ignore things like that.
P.S. don't you just love the description as "zero cost". lol