Goldcorp Inc. | ||
(Translation of registrants name into English) | ||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GOLDCORP INC. |
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By: | /s/ Anna M. Tudela | |||
Name: | Anna M. Tudela | |||
Title: | Assistant Corporate Secretary and Manager, Legal | |||
Date: March 6, 2005
Suite 1560 200 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6 Tel: (604) 696-3000 Fax: (604) 696-3001 |
Toronto Stock Exchange: G | New York Stock Exchange: GG |
| Record net earnings of $286 million ($0.91 per share) for 2005, an increase of 460% compared with $51 million ($0.27 per share) in 2004. | ||
| Record fourth quarter net earnings of $102 million ($0.30 per share), compared to 2004 earnings of $15 million ($0.08 per share). | ||
| 2005 gold production increased to 1,136,300 ounces (2004 628,000 ounces) and gold sales more than tripled to 1,344,600 ounces at a total cash cost of $22 per ounce (2004- 427,600 ounces at $115 per ounce). | ||
| Fourth quarter gold sales of 307,300 ounces at a total cash cost of minus $73 per ounce, compared with 2004 sales of 113,800 ounces at a total cash cost of $127 per ounce. | ||
| Operating cash flows for the year increased to $466 million, or $1.48 per share (2004 $53 million, or $0.28 per share). Operating cash flows for the fourth quarter were $137 million, or $0.40 per share (2004 $22 million, or $0.12 per share). | ||
| Goldcorp will acquire certain Placer Dome assets from Barrick, and the Éléonore gold project in Quebec as a result of the transaction with Virginia Gold Mines; both of which are expected to close April 1, 2006. | ||
| Total gold production in 2006 from the combined Goldcorp and Placer assets on an annualized basis is expected to be approximately 2 million ounces at a total cash cost of less than $150 per ounce. |
| Record net earnings of $286 million ($0.91 per share), compared to $51 million ($0.27 per share) in 2004. | ||
| Operating cash flows increased substantially to $466 million, compared to $53 million in 2004. | ||
| Gold production increased to 1,136,300 ounces (2004 628,000 ounces) and gold sales more than tripled to 1,344,600 ounces (2004 427,600 ounces). | ||
| Record low total cash costs of $22 per ounce (net of by-product copper and silver credits), compared to $115 per ounce in 2004. (note 1) | ||
| Dividends paid of $151 million for the year. | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005 totalled $562 million (December 31, 2004 $333 million). | ||
| Completion of the acquisition of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. (Wheaton) in April 2005, creating the worlds lowest-cost million ounce gold producer. | ||
| On October 30, 2005, Goldcorp entered into an agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) to acquire certain mining assets and interests. Barrick has offered to acquire all the outstanding shares of Placer Dome Inc. (Placer) for approximately $10.1 billion in shares and cash and, upon closing of Barricks transaction with Placer, Goldcorp has agreed to purchase from Barrick certain of Placers Canadian operations and other assets for cash of approximately $1.485 billion, subject to adjustment. On March 3, 2006, Barrick owned approximately 94% of the shares of Placer and is proceeding with a compulsory acquisition to acquire the remaining outstanding shares. The Goldcorp transaction is expected to close during April, 2006. | ||
| On December 5, 2005, Goldcorp announced that it had entered into an agreement with Virginia Gold Mines to acquire the Éléonore gold project in Quebec. Total consideration is approximately $445 million, to be satisfied by issuing 19.6 million common shares of Goldcorp. The transaction is expected to close during April 2006. |
1) | The Company has included a non-GAAP performance measure, total cash cost per gold ounce, throughout this document. The Company reports total cash costs on a sales basis. In the gold mining industry, this is a common performance measure but does not have any standardized meaning, and is a non-GAAP measure. The Company follows the recommendations of the Gold Institute standard. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures, prepared in accordance with GAAP, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Companys performance and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, it is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
(note 1) | ||||||||||||
Revenues ($000s) |
$ | 896,400 | $ | 191,000 | $ | 262,600 | ||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
1,136,300 | 628,000 | 602,800 | |||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
1,344,600 | 427,600 | 677,900 | |||||||||
Average realized gold price
(per ounce) |
$ | 452 | $ | 409 | $ | 367 | ||||||
Average
London spot gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 444 | $ | 409 | $ | 364 | ||||||
Earnings
from operations ($000s) |
$ | 419,100 | $ | 86,000 | $ | 137,100 | ||||||
Net earnings ($000s) |
$ | 285,700 | $ | 51,300 | $ | 98,800 | ||||||
Earnings per share |
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Basic |
$ | 0.91 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.54 | ||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.83 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||
Cash flow from operating activities ($000s) |
$ | 465,800 | $ | 53,100 | 95,200 | |||||||
Total
cash costs (per gold ounce) (note 2) |
$ | 22 | $ | 115 | $ | 100 | ||||||
Dividends paid ($000s) |
$ | 151,000 | $ | 53,100 | $ | 28,400 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents ($000s) |
$ | 562,200 | $ | 333,400 | $ | 379,000 | ||||||
Total assets ($000s) |
$ | 4,066,000 | $ | 701,500 | $ | 638,500 |
(1) | Includes, with the exception of net earnings, 100% of Wheatons operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition. Net earnings include 82% of Wheatons operating results from February 15, 2005 to April 15, 2005 and 100% from April 16, 2005 onwards. | |
(2) | The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold for Peak and Alumbrera is net of by-product copper sales revenue and for Luismin is net of by-product silver sales revenue of $3.90 per silver ounce sold to Silver Wheaton. |
2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues ($000s) |
$ | 122,800 | $ | 301,600 | $ | 203,700 | $ | 268,300 | $ | 896,400 | ||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
275,400 | 281,000 | 283,700 | 296,200 | 1,136,300 | |||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
217,500 | 543,100 | 276,700 | 307,300 | 1,344,600 | |||||||||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 430 | $ | 432 | $ | 444 | $ | 492 | $ | 452 | ||||||||||
Earnings from operations ($000s) |
$ | 53,700 | $ | 162,400 | $ | 87,000 | $ | 116,000 | $ | 419,100 | ||||||||||
Net earnings ($000s) |
$ | 29,500 | $ | 98,000 | $ | 56,500 | $ | 101,700 | $ | 285,700 | ||||||||||
Earnings per share |
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Basic (note 2) |
$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.91 | ||||||||||
Diluted (note 2) |
$ | 0.11 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.83 | ||||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities ($000s) |
$ | 80,200 | $ | 163,900 | $ | 84,800 | $ | 136,900 | $ | 465,800 | ||||||||||
Total cash costs (per gold ounce) (note 3) |
$ | 94 | $ | 52 | $ | 9 | $ | (73 | ) | $ | 22 |
(1) | Includes, with the exception of net earnings, 100% of Wheatons operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition. Net earnings include 82% of Wheatons operating results from February 15, 2005 to April 15, 2005 and 100% from April 16, 2005 onwards. | |
(2) | Sum of quarterly earnings per share may not equal twelve month total due to rounding of quarterly figures. | |
(3) | The calculation of total cash costs per ounce for Peak and Alumbrera is net of by-product copper sales revenue and Luismin is net of by-product silver sales revenue of $3.90 per silver ounce sold to Silver Wheaton. |
2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues ($000s) |
$ | 48,300 | $ | 40,500 | $ | 50,400 | $ | 51,800 | $ | 191,000 | ||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
159,300 | 138,600 | 163,800 | 166,300 | 628,000 | |||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
107,400 | 93,600 | 112,800 | 113,800 | 427,600 | |||||||||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 411 | $ | 393 | $ | 399 | $ | 432 | $ | 409 | ||||||||||
Earnings from operations ($000s) |
$ | 26,700 | $ | 16,400 | $ | 22,800 | $ | 20,100 | $ | 86,000 | ||||||||||
Net earnings ($000s) |
$ | 17,300 | $ | 9,200 | $ | 9,900 | $ | 14,900 | $ | 51,300 | ||||||||||
Earnings per share |
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Basic |
$ | 0.09 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.09 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities ($000s) |
$ | (3,500 | ) | 11,900 | 22,300 | 22,400 | 53,100 | |||||||||||||
Total cash costs (per gold ounce) |
$ | 100 | $ | 116 | $ | 121 | $ | 127 | $ | 115 |
2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silver | Corporate, other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | Alumbrera | Luismin | Amapari | Peak | Wharf | Wheaton | and eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1,2) | (note 1,3) | (note 1,4) | (note 1,5) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues ($000s) |
$ | 362,000 | $ | 299,200 | $ | 90,700 | $ | | $ | 58,800 | $ | 37,100 | $ | 65,700 | ($17,100 | ) | $ | 896,400 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
616,400 | 192,600 | 145,300 | | 119,500 | 62,500 | | | 1,136,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
814,200 | 180,300 | 148,600 | | 120,700 | 80,800 | | | 1,344,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average realized gold
price
(per ounce) |
$ | 442 | $ | 462 | $ | 448 | | $ | 462 | $ | 446 | $ | | $ | | $ | 452 | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from
operations ($000s) |
$ | 242,900 | $ | 134,400 | $ | 19,700 | $ | | $ | 17,000 | $ | 3,900 | $ | 19,500 | ($18,300 | ) | $ | 419,100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total cash costs
(per gold ounce) |
$ | 93 | $ | (643 | ) | $ | 119 | | $ | 228 | $ | 304 | $ | | $ | | $ | 22 |
2004 | ||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | Wharf | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenues ($000s) |
$ | 152,200 | $ | 26,100 | $ | 12,700 | $ | 191,000 | ||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
551,900 | 76,100 | | 628,000 | ||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
365,300 | 62,300 | | 427,600 | ||||||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 409 | $ | 408 | $ | | $ | 409 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations ($000s) |
$ | 102,700 | $ | 3,600 | ($ | 20,300 | ) | $ | 86,000 | |||||||
Total cash costs (per gold ounce) |
$ | 92 | $ | 255 | $ | | $ | 115 |
(1) | Includes 100% of Wheaton operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition. | |
(2) | Includes Goldcorps 37.5% share of the results of Alumbrera. The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold for Alumbrera is net of by-product copper sales revenue. | |
(3) | All Luismin silver is sold to Silver Wheaton at a price of $3.90 per ounce. The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold is net of by-product silver sales revenue. | |
(4) | Gold produced of 24,700 ounces and gold sold of 18,600 ounces at Amapari has not been included in the above results of operations as Amapari was not in commercial production until January 1, 2006. | |
(5) | The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold at Peak is net of by-product copper sales revenue. |
2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore milled |
59,400 | 60,600 | 58,500 | 56,900 | 235,400 | 246,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average mill head grade (grams/tonne) |
104 | 79 | 74 | 72 | 82 | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average recovery rate |
97 | % | 97 | % | 97 | % | 97 | % | 97 | % | 97 | % | ||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
198,500 | 142,800 | 153,700 | 121,400 | 616,400 | 551,900 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
127,400 | 408,500 | 147,900 | 130,400 | 814,200 | 365,300 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 429 | $ | 433 | $ | 440 | $ | 489 | $ | 442 | $ | 409 | ||||||||||||
Total cash costs (per ounce) |
$ | 81 | $ | 81 | $ | 110 | $ | 126 | $ | 93 | $ | 92 | ||||||||||||
Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
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Revenues |
$ | 56,000 | $ | 176,900 | $ | 65,400 | $ | 63,700 | $ | 362,000 | $ | 152,200 | ||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 39,200 | $ | 129,100 | $ | 36,900 | $ | 37,700 | $ | 242,900 | $ | 102,700 |
2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(six weeks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore mined |
3,235,300 | 1,725,600 | 3,442,900 | 2,527,400 | 3,308,900 | 11,004,800 | 12,068,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of waste removed |
7,190,200 | 3,540,800 | 7,535,900 | 8,188,600 | 7,667,800 | 26,933,100 | 29,797,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of waste to ore |
2.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore milled |
3,430,200 | 1,735,800 | 3,450,000 | 3,255,900 | 3,591,800 | 12,033,500 | 13,257,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average mill
head grade Gold (grams/tonne) |
0.56 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.77 | 0.63 | 0.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper (%) |
0.49 | % | 0.46 | % | 0.56 | % | 0.57 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.58 | % | 0.56 | % | |||||||||||||||
Average
recovery rate Gold (%) |
77 | % | 78 | % | 77 | % | 77 | % | 79 | % | 78 | % | 77 | % | |||||||||||||||
Copper (%) |
90 | % | 89 | % | 91 | % | 89 | % | 91 | % | 90 | % | 90 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
47,600 | 23,700 | 48,900 | 48,100 | 71,900 | 192,600 | 237,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper produced (thousands of pounds) |
32,800 | 17,200 | 39,000 | 36,300 | 46,800 | 139,300 | 145,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
50,200 | 15,200 | 47,700 | 48,200 | 69,200 | 180,300 | 226,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper sold (thousands of pounds) |
30,000 | 10,000 | 33,900 | 38,600 | 49,500 | 132,000 | 139,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average
realized price Gold (per ounce) |
$ | 417 | $ | 452 | $ | 422 | $ | 452 | $ | 498 | $ | 462 | $ | 415 | |||||||||||||||
Copper (per pound) |
$ | 1.62 | $ | 1.62 | $ | 1.59 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 2.28 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 1.36 | |||||||||||||||
Total cash costs (per gold ounce) (note 2) |
$ | (389 | ) | $ | (397 | ) | $ | (442 | ) | $ | (594 | ) | $ | (871 | ) | $ | (643 | ) | $ | (371 | ) | ||||||||
Financial Data |
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(in thousands) |
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Revenues |
$ | 61,200 | $ | 21,200 | $ | 65,600 | $ | 81,500 | $ | 130,900 | $ | 299,200 | $ | 262,100 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 32,600 | $ | 9,000 | $ | 26,300 | $ | 36,000 | $ | 63,100 | $ | 134,400 | $ | 145,800 |
(1) | Alumbreras operations are included in Goldcorps operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition of Wheaton. Alumbrera was not owned by Goldcorp during 2004, data shown is for comparative purposes only. | |
(2) | The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold for Alumbrera is net of by-product copper sales revenue. If copper production were treated as a co-product, average total cash costs at Alumbrera for the year ended December 31, 2005 would be $166 per ounce of gold and $0.83 per pound of copper (December 31, 2004 $167 per ounce of gold and $0.50 per pound of copper). |
2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(six weeks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore milled |
199,000 | 100,800 | 218,700 | 244,100 | 250,600 | 814,200 | 790,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average mill
head grade Gold (grams/tonne) |
6.59 | 6.58 | 6.23 | 5.55 | 5.57 | 5.94 | 5.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Silver (grams/tonne) |
394 | 328 | 362 | 332 | 298 | 343 | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average
recovery rate Gold (%) |
95 | % | 96 | % | 95 | % | 94 | % | 94 | % | 95 | % | 97 | % | |||||||||||||||
Silver (%) |
88 | % | 90 | % | 91 | % | 88 | % | 88 | % | 89 | % | 91 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
40,000 | 20,400 | 41,800 | 41,000 | 42,100 | 145,300 | 132,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Silver produced (ounces) |
1,894,000 | 961,500 | 1,974,400 | 2,005,700 | 1,855,700 | 6,797,300 | 6,665,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
38,300 | 23,300 | 44,000 | 39,100 | 42,200 | 148,600 | 132,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Silver sold (ounces) |
1,974,000 | 1,314,800 | 1,976,400 | 2,003,800 | 1,812,300 | 7,107,300 | 6,674,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average
realized price Gold (per ounce) |
$ | 428 | $ | 430 | $ | 427 | $ | 440 | $ | 486 | $ | 448 | $ | 410 | |||||||||||||||
Silver (per ounce)(note 2) |
$ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 5.93 | |||||||||||||||
Total cash costs per gold ounce (note 2) |
$ | 86 | $ | 80 | $ | 115 | $ | 118 | $ | 145 | $ | 119 | $ | 97 | |||||||||||||||
Financial Data |
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(in thousands) |
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Revenues |
$ | 22,900 | $ | 13,800 | $ | 25,600 | $ | 24,300 | $ | 27,000 | $ | 90,700 | $ | 91,500 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 5,500 | $ | 4,000 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 4,500 | $ | 6,700 | $ | 19,700 | $ | 42,200 |
(1) | Luismins results are included in Goldcorps operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition of Wheaton. Luismin was not owned by Goldcorp during 2004, data shown is for comparative purposes only. | |
(2) | Subsequent to October 15, 2004, all Luismin silver is sold to Silver Wheaton at a price of $3.90 per ounce. The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold is net of by-product silver sales revenue of $3.90 per silver ounce (pro forma basis prior to October 15, 2004). |
2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(six weeks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore milled |
167,300 | 82,600 | 148,700 | 165,200 | 176,600 | 573,100 | 663,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average mill
head grade Gold (grams/tonne) |
5.95 | 6.22 | 6.94 | 6.67 | 8.26 | 7.09 | 7.40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper (%) |
0.61 | % | 0.58 | % | 0.46 | % | 0.28 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.58 | % | |||||||||||||||
Average recovery rate Gold (%) |
90 | % | 91 | % | 89 | % | 88 | % | 93 | % | 90 | % | 90 | % | |||||||||||||||
Copper (%) |
80 | % | 82 | % | 71 | % | 60 | % | 84 | % | 74 | % | 79 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
29,000 | 15,100 | 29,700 | 31,100 | 43,600 | 119,500 | 142,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper produced (thousands of pounds) |
1,819 | 864 | 1,065 | 579 | 2,111 | 4,619 | 6,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
27,800 | 17,300 | 26,200 | 27,200 | 50,000 | 120,700 | 139,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Copper sold (thousands of pounds) |
1,612 | 1,612 | 734 | 505 | 1,826 | 4,677 | 6,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average realized price Gold (per ounce) |
$ | 422 | $ | 423 | $ | 449 | $ | 442 | $ | 493 | $ | 462 | $ | 413 | |||||||||||||||
Copper (per pound) |
$ | 1.36 | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.71 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 1.88 | $ | 1.70 | $ | 1.38 | |||||||||||||||
Total cash costs per gold ounce (note 2) |
$ | 278 | $ | 272 | $ | 241 | $ | 246 | $ | 192 | $ | 228 | $ | 192 | |||||||||||||||
Financial Data |
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(in thousands) |
(note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 12,100 | $ | 8,000 | $ | 11,500 | $ | 12,300 | $ | 27,000 | $ | 58,800 | $ | 63,000 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 1,700 | $ | 1,700 | $ | 1,900 | $ | 2,100 | $ | 11,300 | $ | 17,000 | $ | 23,800 |
(1) | Peaks operations are included in Goldcorps operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition of Wheaton. Peak was not owned by Goldcorp during 2004, data shown is for comparative purposes only. | |
(2) | The calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold is net of by-product copper sales revenue. |
2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore mined |
646,000 | 584,300 | 755,500 | 775,600 | 2,761,400 | 3,049,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tonnes of ore processed |
656,000 | 561,100 | 773,900 | 644,300 | 2,635,300 | 3,036,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average grade of gold processed (grams/tonne) |
1.10 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.96 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average recovery rate (%) |
75 | % | 75 | % | 75 | % | 75 | % | 75 | % | 75 | % | ||||||||||||
Gold produced (ounces) |
17,700 | 16,400 | 11,200 | 17,200 | 62,500 | 76,100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold sold (ounces) |
34,300 | 15,700 | 15,300 | 15,500 | 80,800 | 62,300 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce) |
$ | 431 | $ | 429 | $ | 444 | $ | 497 | $ | 446 | $ | 408 | ||||||||||||
Total cash costs (per ounce) |
$ | 282 | $ | 291 | $ | 307 | $ | 366 | $ | 304 | $ | 255 |
Financial Data |
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(in thousands) |
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Revenues |
$ | 14,900 | $ | 7,000 | $ | 7,000 | $ | 8,200 | $ | 37,100 | $ | 26,100 | ||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 2,000 | $ | 600 | $ | 500 | $ | 800 | $ | 3,900 | $ | 3,600 |
2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Data | Q1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(six weeks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ounces of
silver purchased Luismin |
1,974,000 | 1,314,800 | 1,976,400 | 2,003,800 | 1,812,300 | 7,107,300 | 1,387,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Zinkgruvan |
330,800 | 223,300 | 476,200 | 531,000 | 335,600 | 1,566,100 | 240,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
2,304,800 | 1,538,100 | 2,452,600 | 2,534,800 | 2,147,900 | 8,673,400 | 1,627,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ounces of
silver sold Luismin |
1,974,000 | 1,314,800 | 2,088,000 | 2,003,800 | 1,812,300 | 7,218,900 | 1,387,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Zinkgruvan |
349,000 | 226,400 | 580,400 | 531,000 | 335,600 | 1,673,400 | 117,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
2,323,000 | 1,541,200 | 2,668,400 | 2,534,800 | 2,147,900 | 8,892,300 | 1,505,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average realized silver price (per ounce) |
$ | 6.92 | $ | 7.04 | $ | 7.22 | $ | 7.13 | $ | 7.30 | $ | 7.31 | $ | 7.30 | |||||||||||||||
Total cash costs (per silver ounce) |
$ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | $ | 3.90 | |||||||||||||||
Financial Data |
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(in thousands) |
(note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 16,000 | $ | 10,900 | $ | 19,300 | $ | 18,100 | $ | 17,400 | $ | 65,700 | $ | 11,000 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
$ | 5,300 | $ | 3,300 | $ | 5,400 | $ | 5,100 | $ | 5,700 | $ | 19,500 | $ | 4,300 |
(1) | Silver Wheatons operations are included in Goldcorps operating results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition of Wheaton. Silver Wheaton was not owned by Goldcorp during 2004, data shown is for comparative purposes only. |
(in thousands) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
$ | 135,264 | $ | 21,387 | $ | 25,225 | ||||||
Corporate administration |
29,943 | 10,367 | 10,303 | |||||||||
Exploration |
8,035 | 6,701 | 3,006 |
(in thousands) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Interest and other income |
$ | 9,244 | $ | 9,354 | $ | 8,905 | ||||||
Stock option expense |
(13,876 | ) | (5,081 | ) | (2,275 | ) | ||||||
Gain on foreign exchange |
474 | 211 | (1,164 | ) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on marketable securities, net |
10,142 | (9,006 | ) | 10,230 | ||||||||
Dilution gain |
18,732 | | | |||||||||
Corporate transaction costs |
(3,592 | ) | | | ||||||||
$ | 21,124 | $ | (4,522 | ) | $ | 15,696 | ||||||
(in thousands) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 285,698 | $ | 51,347 | $ | 98,804 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest in Wheaton (note 1) |
3,548 | | | |||||||||
Wheaton: |
||||||||||||
Results for January 1 February 14, 2005 (note 2) |
17,145 | | | |||||||||
Estimated additional depreciation and depletion (note 3) |
(4,383 | ) | | | ||||||||
302,008 | 51,347 | 98,804 | ||||||||||
Corporate transaction costs (note 4) |
6,099 | | | |||||||||
Bullion adjustments (note 5) |
(39,392 | ) | 32,900 | (13,100 | ) | |||||||
Pro forma adjusted net earnings |
$ | 268,715 | $ | 84,247 | $ | 85,704 | ||||||
(1) | Add back non-controlling interest arising from Goldcorp only owning 82% of Wheaton between February 15 and April 15, 2005. | |
(2) | Includes 100% of Wheaton earnings from January 1 to February 14, 2005, adjusted for the non-recurring corporate transaction costs incurred by Wheaton to effect the merger. | |
(3) | Represents estimated additional depreciation and depletion if Wheaton had been acquired on January 1, 2005. | |
(4) | Represents adjustment for the non-recurring corporate transaction costs incurred by Goldcorp to effect the merger. This includes stock option expenses incurred from the immediate vesting of all unvested options as a result of the transaction. | |
(5) | Represents adjustment to recognize earnings on all gold bullion withheld from sale, or sold, during the period. During the second quarter of 2005 the Company decided to abandon its previous policy to withhold gold bullion production and sold its bullion inventory. |
(in thousands) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Weighted-average number of Goldcorp shares
outstanding for the period |
314,292 | 189,723 | 183,574 | |||||||||
Adjustment to reflect acquisition of 100% of Wheaton,
effective January 1, 2005 |
21,631 | | | |||||||||
Pro forma weighted average number of shares
outstanding for period |
335,923 | 189,723 | 183,574 | |||||||||
Pro forma adjusted net earnings |
$ | 268,715 | $ | 84,247 | $ | 85,704 | ||||||
Pro forma adjusted basic earnings per share |
$ | 0.80 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.47 | ||||||
(in thousands, except gold ounces sold and per ounce amounts) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
Operating expenses per financial statements |
$ | 304,032 | $ | 66,601 | $ | 86,963 | ||||||
Industrial minerals operating expense |
(9,881 | ) | (11,723 | ) | (11,747 | ) | ||||||
Treatment and refining charges on concentrate sales |
49,376 | | | |||||||||
By-product silver and copper sales, and other |
(304,788 | ) | (3,535 | ) | (3,267 | ) | ||||||
Non-cash adjustments |
(9,548 | ) | (2,168 | ) | (4,156 | ) | ||||||
Total cash costs |
$ | 29,191 | $ | 49,175 | $ | 67,793 | ||||||
Divided by gold ounces sold |
1,344,600 | 427,600 | 677,900 | |||||||||
Total cash costs per ounce |
$ | 22 | $ | 115 | $ | 100 | ||||||
(in thousands) | ||||
2006 |
$ | 10,292 | ||
2007 |
3,676 | |||
2008 |
2,570 | |||
2009 |
559 | |||
2010 |
14 | |||
17,111 | ||||
Thereafter |
| |||
Total minimum payments required |
$ | 17,111 | ||
1) | financial instruments and non-financial derivatives represent rights or obligations that meet the definitions of assets or liabilities and should be reported in financial statements; | ||
2) | fair value is the most relevant measure for financial instruments and the only relevant measure for derivative financial instruments; | ||
3) | only items that are assets or liabilities should be reported as such in financial statements; and | ||
4) | special accounting for items designated as being part of a hedging relationship should be provided only for qualifying items. |
| the transaction lacks commercial substance; | ||
| the transaction is an exchange of a product or property held for sale in the ordinary course of business for a product or property to be sold in the same line of business to facilitate sales to customers other than the parties to the exchange; | ||
| neither the fair value of the asset received nor the fair value of the asset given up is reliably measurable; or | ||
| the transaction is a non-monetary non-reciprocal transfer to owners that represents a spin-off or other form of restructuring or liquidation. |
(a) | On October 30, 2005, Goldcorp entered into an agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) to acquire certain mining assets and interests. Barrick has offered to acquire all the outstanding shares of Placer Dome Inc. (Placer Dome) for approximately $10.1 billion in shares and cash and, in a separate agreement, upon closing of Barricks transaction with Placer Dome, Goldcorp has agreed to purchase from Barrick certain of Placer Domes Canadian and other assets for cash of approximately $1.485 billion, subject to adjustment. On March 3, 2006, Barrick owned approximately 94% of Placer Dome and is proceeding with a compulsory acquisition to acquire the remaining outstanding shares. The Goldcorp transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2006, following Barricks acquisition of 100% of the Placer Dome common shares. | |
Subject to any required consents and government approvals, Goldcorp will acquire Placer Domes interests in the Campbell, Porcupine and Musselwhite gold mines in Ontario, and the La Coipa gold/silver mine in Chile. Goldcorp will also acquire a 40% interest in the Pueblo Viejo gold development project in the Dominican Republic, together with Placer Domes interest in its Canadian exploration properties, including the Mount Milligan copper/gold deposit in British Columbia. |
In order to fund this proposed transaction, Goldcorp intends to use a portion of its current cash balances, $500 million from its existing revolving credit facilities, and new credit facilities of $900 million. The new $900 million credit facilities will be unsecured, and amounts drawn down will incur interest at LIBOR plus 0.625% to 1.125% per annum dependent upon the Companys leverage ratio, increasing by an additional 0.125% per annum if the total amount drawn under this facility exceeds $450 million. Undrawn amounts will be subject to a 0.15% to 0.25% per annum commitment fee dependent on the Companys leverage ratio. All amounts drawn will be required to be refinanced or repaid within two years of the closing date. | ||
This business combination will be accounted for as a purchase transaction, with Goldcorp being identified as the acquirer and the Placer Dome operations as the acquiree. The results of operations of the acquired assets will be included in the consolidated financial statements of Goldcorp from the date of acquisition. After consummation of the proposed acquisition of Placer Dome operations and assets, Goldcorp will complete an exercise to value the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, including any goodwill that may arise. | ||
(b) | On December 5, 2005, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement with Virginia Gold Mines Inc. (Virginia) to acquire Virginias Éléonore gold project in Quebec pursuant to a plan of arrangement involving Virginia. Under the agreement, shareholders of Virginia will receive 0.4 of a Goldcorp common share and 0.5 of a share in a new public exploration company for each issued and outstanding Virginia share. Virginia will be acquired by Goldcorp and Goldcorp will retain the Éléonore project. The new public exploration company will hold all other assets of Virginia, including net working capital, cash to be received prior to closing from the exercise of Virginia options and warrants, its non-Éléonore exploration assets and a sliding scale 2% net smelter return royalty on the Éléonore project. The transaction is valued at approximately $445 million. Goldcorp will issue 19.6 million common shares pursuant to the transaction, representing approximately 5% of the total common shares outstanding after giving effect to this transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by Virginia shareholders and receipt of regulatory approvals and is expected to close during April 2006. | |
(c) | On February 13, 2006, Goldcorp announced that it has agreed to amend its existing silver purchase agreement with Silver Wheaton, in connection with Goldcorps plans to substantially increase its investment in exploration and development at its San Dimas mine in Mexico. | |
Under the existing silver purchase agreement dated October 15, 2004, Silver Wheaton is entitled to purchase all of the silver produced by Goldcorps Mexican operations, Luismin, for a per ounce cash payment of the lesser of US$3.90 and the prevailing market price (subject to an inflationary adjustment commencing in 2007). Further, Luismin is required to deliver a minimum of 120 million ounces over the 25 year contract period and Silver Wheaton is obligated to pay 50% of any capital expenditures made by Luismin at its mining operations in excess of 110% of the projected capital expenditures outlined in the agreement. | ||
Goldcorp and Silver Wheaton have agreed to amend the existing agreement, increasing the minimum number of ounces of silver to be delivered over the 25 year contract period by 100 million ounces, to 220 million ounces, and waiving any capital expenditure contributions previously required to be paid by Silver Wheaton. In consideration for these amendments, Silver Wheaton will issue to Goldcorp 18 million common shares representing 9.8% of the outstanding shares of Silver Wheaton, and a US$20 million promissory note, increasing Goldcorps ownership to 62%, or 126 million common shares of Silver Wheaton. Goldcorp does not have any present intention to acquire ownership of, or control over, any additional securities of Silver Wheaton. The total consideration of US$150 million is equal to the approximate value of Silver Wheatons share of the future capital expenditures estimated over the remaining life of the existing agreement. | ||
(d) | On February 23, 2006, Silver Wheaton announced that it had agreed to purchase 4.75 million ounces of silver per year, for a period of 20 years, from Glencore International AG, equivalent to the production from their Yauliyacu mining operations in Peru. With this acquisition, Silver Wheaton is expected to have annual silver sales of over 15 million ounces in 2006, increasing to 20 million ounces by 2009 and thereafter. |
Silver Wheaton will pay an upfront payment of US$285 million, comprised of US$245 million in cash and a US$40 million promissory note, and US$3.90 per ounce of silver delivered under the contract (subject to an inflationary adjustment after three years). | ||
Yauliyacu is a low-cost silver/lead/zinc mine located in central Peru which has been in continuous operation for more than 100 years and is expected to produce an average of 6 million ounces of silver per year during the term of the contract. In the event that silver produced at Yauliyacu in any year totals less than 4.75 million ounces, the amount sold to Silver Wheaton in subsequent years will be increased to make up for the shortfall, so long as production allows. | ||
During the term of the contract, Silver Wheaton will have a right of first refusal on any future sales of silver streams from the Yauliyacu mine and a right of first offer on future sales of silver from any other mine currently owned by Glencore. In addition, Silver Wheaton will also have an option to extend the 20 year term of the silver purchase agreement in five year increments, on substantially the same terms as the existing agreement, subject to an adjustment related to silver price expectations at the time and other factors. | ||
In order to fund the US$245 million cash consideration, Silver Wheaton intends to use cash on hand of US$120 million, together with US$125 million of bank debt. | ||
Closing of the transaction is subject to execution of definitive agreements and receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents, including acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange. The transaction is expected to close by March 15, 2006. |
Note | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 896,408 | $ | 191,016 | $ | 262,642 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses |
304,032 | 66,601 | 86,963 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
135,264 | 21,387 | 25,225 | |||||||||||||
Earnings from mine operations |
457,112 | 103,028 | 150,454 | |||||||||||||
Corporate administration |
29,943 | 10,367 | 10,303 | |||||||||||||
Exploration |
8,035 | 6,701 | 3,006 | |||||||||||||
Earnings from operations |
419,134 | 85,960 | 137,145 | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
9,244 | 9,354 | 8,905 | |||||||||||||
Stock option expense |
14 | (13,876 | ) | (5,081 | ) | (2,275 | ) | |||||||||
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange |
474 | 211 | (1,164 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on marketable securities, net |
10,142 | (9,006 | ) | 10,230 | ||||||||||||
Dilution gain |
13 | 18,732 | | | ||||||||||||
Corporate transaction costs |
6 | (3,592 | ) | | | |||||||||||
21,124 | (4,522 | ) | 15,696 | |||||||||||||
Earnings before taxes and non-controlling interests |
440,258 | 81,438 | 152,841 | |||||||||||||
Income and mining taxes |
7 | 142,370 | 30,091 | 54,037 | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests |
13 | 12,190 | | | ||||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 285,698 | $ | 51,347 | $ | 98,804 | ||||||||||
Earnings per share |
14 | |||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.91 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.54 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
0.83 | 0.27 | 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
314,292 | 189,723 | 183,574 | |||||||||||||
Diluted |
345,394 | 193,685 | 188,179 |
Note | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||
Current |
||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 562,188 | $ | 333,375 | ||||||||
Gold bullion (market value: $nil; 2004 $96,363) |
| 33,895 | ||||||||||
Marketable securities (market value: $16,086; 2004 $31,006) |
11,264 | 22,873 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
75,160 | 7,197 | ||||||||||
Income and mining taxes receivable |
2,774 | 12,269 | ||||||||||
Future income and mining taxes |
7 | 26,558 | | |||||||||
Inventories and stockpiled ore |
8 | 77,182 | 15,329 | |||||||||
Other |
17,225 | 1,735 | ||||||||||
772,351 | 426,673 | |||||||||||
Mining interests |
9 | 2,980,762 | 264,949 | |||||||||
Goodwill |
9 | 142,654 | | |||||||||
Silver contract |
5 | 74,639 | | |||||||||
Stockpiled ore |
8 | 51,063 | | |||||||||
Long-term investments (market value: $41,056; 2004 $nil) |
33,563 | | ||||||||||
Other |
10,950 | 9,896 | ||||||||||
$ | 4,065,982 | $ | 701,518 | |||||||||
Liabilities |
||||||||||||
Current |
||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 97,523 | $ | 25,507 | ||||||||
Income and mining taxes payable |
93,287 | | ||||||||||
Future income and mining taxes |
7 | | 1,149 | |||||||||
190,810 | 26,656 | |||||||||||
Future income and mining taxes |
7 | 728,079 | 70,610 | |||||||||
Reclamation and closure cost obligations |
11 | 57,724 | 26,403 | |||||||||
Future employee benefits and other |
12 | 7,005 | | |||||||||
983,618 | 123,669 | |||||||||||
Non-controlling interests |
13 | 108,601 | | |||||||||
Shareholders Equity |
||||||||||||
Capital stock |
14 | 2,653,751 | 386,703 | |||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment |
101,927 | 107,741 | ||||||||||
Retained earnings |
218,085 | 83,405 | ||||||||||
2,973,763 | 577,849 | |||||||||||
$ | 4,065,982 | $ | 701,518 | |||||||||
Note | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||||||
Operating Activities |
||||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 285,698 | $ | 51,347 | $ | 98,804 | ||||||||||
Reclamation expenditures |
11 | (3,598 | ) | (744 | ) | (346 | ) | |||||||||
Items not affecting cash
|
||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
135,264 | 21,387 | 25,225 | |||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on marketable securities, net |
(10,142 | ) | 9,006 | (10,230 | ) | |||||||||||
Future income taxes |
7,118 | 18,599 | 4,123 | |||||||||||||
Stock option expense |
14 | 13,876 | 5,081 | 2,275 | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests |
13 | 12,190 | | | ||||||||||||
Dilution gain |
13 | (18,732 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Other |
(2,942 | ) | (2,881 | ) | (2,208 | ) | ||||||||||
Change in non-cash working capital |
15 | 47,024 | (48,692 | ) | (22,477 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash generated by operating activities |
465,756 | 53,103 | 95,166 | |||||||||||||
Investing Activities |
||||||||||||||||
Mining interests |
(277,510 | ) | (56,125 | ) | (74,528 | ) | ||||||||||
Acquisition of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd, net of cash acquired |
3 | 132,446 | | | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of Bermejal property |
4 | (70,010 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Purchase of marketable securities |
(8,205 | ) | (22,594 | ) | (88,823 | ) | ||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of marketable securities |
36,034 | 4,639 | 94,134 | |||||||||||||
Long-term investments |
(33,563 | ) | | | ||||||||||||
Purchase of gold bullion |
| | (8,160 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of purchased bullion |
| | 45,112 | |||||||||||||
Other |
| 987 | (859 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash applied to investing activities |
(220,808 | ) | (73,093 | ) | (33,124 | ) | ||||||||||
Financing Activities |
||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued |
44,014 | 3,520 | 26,979 | |||||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
(151,018 | ) | (53,071 | ) | (28,375 | ) | ||||||||||
Shares issued by subsidiary to non-controlling interests |
86,737 | | | |||||||||||||
Other |
(1,228 | ) | | | ||||||||||||
Cash applied to financing activities |
(21,495 | ) | (49,551 | ) | (1,396 | ) | ||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
5,360 | 23,962 | 57,475 | |||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
228,813 | (45,579 | ) | 118,121 | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
333,375 | 378,954 | 260,833 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
$ | 562,188 | $ | 333,375 | $ | 378,954 | ||||||||||
Capital Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share | Cumulative | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | Purchase | Stock | Translation | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Warrants | Options | Adjustment | Earnings | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
At January 1, 2003 |
182,390 | $ | 332,738 | $ | 16,110 | $ | | $ | (14,627 | ) | $ | 14,700 | $ | 348,921 | ||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised |
6,884 | 26,979 | | | | | 26,979 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of stock options
issued and vested |
| | | 2,275 | | | 2,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
| | | | | (50,146 | ) | (50,146 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on translation
of non-US dollar denominated
accounts |
| | | | 80,909 | | 80,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
| | | | | 98,804 | 98,804 | |||||||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2003 |
189,274 | 359,717 | 16,110 | 2,275 | 66,282 | 63,358 | 507,742 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised |
706 | 3,529 | | (9 | ) | | | 3,520 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of stock options
issued and vested |
| | | 5,081 | | | 5,081 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
| | | | | (31,300 | ) | (31,300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on translation
of non-US dollar denominated
accounts |
| | | | 41,459 | | 41,459 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
| | | | | 51,347 | 51,347 | |||||||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2004 |
189,980 | 363,246 | 16,110 | 7,347 | 107,741 | 83,405 | 577,849 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issued pursuant to Wheaton
acquisition (note 3) |
143,771 | 1,887,431 | 290,839 | 30,794 | | | 2,209,064 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised and
restricted share units issued |
2,556 | 32,224 | | (7,647 | ) | | | 24,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share purchase warrants exercised |
3,335 | 39,824 | (20,121 | ) | | | | 19,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of stock options
issued and vested, and
restricted share units vested |
| | | 13,938 | | | 13,938 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share issue costs |
| (234 | ) | | | | | (234 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
| | | | | (151,018 | ) | (151,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on translation
of non-US dollar denominated
accounts |
| | | | (5,814 | ) | | (5,814 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
| | | | | 285,698 | 285,698 | |||||||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2005 |
339,642 | $ | 2,322,491 | $ | 286,828 | $ | 44,432 | $ | 101,927 | $ | 218,085 | $ | 2,973,763 | |||||||||||||||
1. | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS | |
Goldcorp Inc (Goldcorp or the Company) is a leading gold producer engaged in gold mining and related activities including exploration, extraction, processing and reclamation. As a result of the successful acquisition of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd (Wheaton) during the year (note 3), the Companys assets are comprised of the Red Lake gold mine in Canada, a 37.5% interest in the Alumbrera gold/copper mine in Argentina, the Luismin gold/silver mines in Mexico, the Peak gold mine in Australia, and the Wharf gold mine in the United States. Significant development projects include the expansion of the existing Red Lake mine, the Los Filos/Bermejal gold project in Mexico and the Amapari gold project in northern Brazil. Goldcorp also owns a 59% interest in Silver Wheaton Corp (Silver Wheaton), a publicly traded silver mining company. | ||
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (Canadian GAAP). |
(a) | Basis of presentation |
Ownership | Operations and | |||||||||
Mining properties | Location | interest | Status | development projects owned | ||||||
Red Lake mine (Red Lake) |
Canada | 100 | % | Consolidated | Red Lake mine | |||||
Minera Alumbrera Ltd (Alumbrera) |
Argentina | 37.5 | % | Proportionately | Alumbrera mine | |||||
consolidated | ||||||||||
Luismin SA de CV (Luismin) |
Mexico | 100 | % | Consolidated | San Dimas, San Martin and | |||||
Nukay mines and Los Filos/ | ||||||||||
Bermejal development | ||||||||||
project | ||||||||||
Peak Gold Mines Pty Ltd (Peak) |
Australia | 100 | % | Consolidated | Peak mine | |||||
Wharf gold mine (Wharf) |
United States | 100 | % | Consolidated | Wharf mine | |||||
Mineraçao Pedra Branco do Amapari Ltda (Amapari) |
Brazil | 100 | % | Consolidated | Amapari development project | |||||
Silver Wheaton Corp (Silver Wheaton) |
Canada | 59 | % | Consolidated | Silver contracts in Mexico and Sweden |
(b) | Use of estimates | ||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian GAAP requires the Companys management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates. |
(c) | Revenue recognition | ||
Revenue from the sale of metals is recognized in the accounts when title and risk passes to the buyer, collection is reasonably assured and the price is reasonably determinable. Revenue from the sale of metals in concentrate may be subject to adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights and assays. Adjustments to revenue for metal prices are recorded monthly and other adjustments are recorded on final settlement. Refining and treatment charges are netted against revenue for sales of metal concentrate. | |||
(d) | Investment in Alumbrera | ||
The Company has joint control over Alumbrera through certain matters requiring unanimous consent in the shareholders agreement and, therefore, has proportionately consolidated its 37.5% share of the financial statements of Alumbrera from February 15, 2005. On this basis, the Company records its 37.5% share of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Alumbrera in these consolidated financial statements. | |||
(e) | Cash and cash equivalents | ||
Cash and cash equivalents include cash, and those short-term money market instruments that are readily convertible to cash with an original term of less than 90 days. | |||
(f) | Marketable securities | ||
Marketable securities are carried at the lower of cost or market value. | |||
(g) | Inventories and stockpiled ore | ||
Work-in-process inventories, stockpiled ore and finished goods are valued at the lower of average production cost or net realizable value. Production costs include the cost of raw materials, direct labour, mine-site overhead expenses and depreciation and depletion of mining interests. Supplies are valued at the lower of average cost or replacement cost. | |||
(h) | Mining Interests | ||
Mining interests represent capitalized expenditures related to the exploration and development of mining properties and related plant and equipment. Capitalized costs are depreciated and depleted using either a unit-of-sale method over the estimated economic life of the mine to which they relate, or using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. | |||
The costs associated with mining properties are separately allocated to reserves, resources and exploration potential, and include acquired interests in production, development and exploration stage properties representing the fair value at the time they were acquired. The value allocated to reserves is depreciated on a unit-of-sale method over the estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves at the mine. The resource value represents the property interests that are believed to potentially contain mineralized material such as inferred material within pits; measured, indicated, and inferred resources with insufficient drill spacing to qualify as proven and probable reserves; and inferred resources in close proximity to proven and probable reserves. Exploration potential represents the estimated mineralized material contained within (i) areas adjacent to existing reserves and mineralization located within the immediate mine area; (ii) areas outside of immediate mine areas that are not part of measured, indicated, or inferred resources; and (iii) greenfields exploration potential that is not associated with any other production, development, or exploration stage property, as described above. | |||
Costs related to property acquisitions are capitalized until the viability of the mineral property is determined. When it is determined that a property is not economically viable the capitalized costs are written-off. | |||
Exploration costs incurred to the date of establishing that a property is economically recoverable are charged to earnings. Further development expenditures are capitalized to the property. |
Mining expenditures incurred either to develop new ore bodies or to develop mine areas in advance of current production are capitalized. Commercial production is deemed to have commenced when management determines that the completion of operational commissioning of major mine and plant components is completed, operating results are being achieved consistently for a period of time and that there are indicators that these operating results will be continued. Mine development costs incurred to maintain current production are included in operating expenses. | |||
Upon sale or abandonment the cost of the property and equipment, and related accumulated depreciation or depletion, are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses thereon are included in operations. | |||
The Company reviews and evaluates its mining properties for impairment at least annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of assets. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based on expected future production, commodity prices, operating costs and capital costs. | |||
(i) | Goodwill | ||
Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method whereby assets and liabilities acquired are recorded at their fair values as of the date of acquisition and any excess of the purchase price over such fair value is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is identified and allocated to reporting units by preparing estimates of the fair value of each reporting unit and comparing this amount to the fair value of assets and liabilities in the reporting unit. Goodwill is not amortized. | |||
The Company evaluates, on at least an annual basis, the carrying amount of goodwill to determine whether current events and circumstances indicate that such carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. To accomplish this, the Company compares the fair value of its reporting units to their carrying amounts. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company compares the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill to its carrying amount, and any excess of the carrying value over the fair value is charged to operations. Assumptions underlying fair value estimates are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. | |||
(j) | Silver contract | ||
Contracts for which settlement is called for in silver are recorded at cost. The cost of this asset is separately allocated to reserves, resources and exploration potential. The value allocated to reserves is depreciated on a unit-of-sale basis over the estimated recoverable reserves at the mine corresponding to the specific contract. | |||
Evaluations of the carrying values of each contract are undertaken at least annually to determine if estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are less than the carrying value. Estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are calculated using estimated production, sales prices and purchase costs. If it is determined that the undiscounted future net cash flows from an operation are less than the carrying value then a write-down is recorded with a charge to operations. | |||
(k) | Long-term investments | ||
Long-term investments are carried at cost. When a decline in market value that is other than temporary has occurred, these investments are written down to provide for the loss. | |||
(l) | Income and mining taxes | ||
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Upon business acquisitions, the liability method results in a gross up of mining interests to reflect the recognition of the future tax liabilities for the tax effect of such differences. |
Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. A reduction in respect of the benefit of a future tax asset (a valuation allowance) is recorded against any future tax asset if it is not likely to be realized. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the tax rate changes. | |||
(m) | Reclamation and closure cost obligations | ||
The Companys mining and exploration activities are subject to various governmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. These environmental regulations are continually changing and generally becoming more restrictive. The Company has made, and intends to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations. The Company has recorded a liability and corresponding asset for the estimated future cost of reclamation and closure, including site rehabilitation and long-term treatment and monitoring costs discounted to net present value. Such estimates are, however, subject to change based on negotiations with regulatory authorities, or changes in laws and regulations. Changes in estimated discount rates are reviewed annually or as new information becomes available. | |||
(n) | Non-controlling interests | ||
Non-controlling interests exist on less than wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and represents the outside interests share of the carrying values of the subsidiaries. When the subsidiary company issues its own shares to outside interests, a dilution gain or loss arises as a result of the difference between the Companys share of the proceeds and the underlying equity of the shares involved. | |||
(o) | Foreign currency translation | ||
Prior to April 1, 2005, the Canadian dollar was determined to be the measurement currency of the Companys Canadian operations and these operations have been translated into United States dollars up until this date using the current rate method as follows: all assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date; all revenue and expense items are translated at the average rate of exchange for the period; and the resulting translation adjustment is recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment (CTA), a separate component of shareholders equity. Subsequent to the change in measurement currency described below, the CTA balance will remain the same until reporting units which gave rise to the CTA balance is disposed of or retired. In addition, unrealized gains and losses due to movements in exchange rates on cash balances held in foreign currencies are shown separately on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. | |||
Due to the Wheaton acquisition and related changes, including holding a greater proportion of the Companys cash in United States dollars, it has been determined that as of April 1, 2005, the United States dollar is the reporting and measurement currency of the Companys Canadian operations and therefore these operations have been translated using the temporal method from that date onward. All operations outside of Canada, including those of Wheaton, previously applied the United States dollar as their reporting and measurement currency and therefore translated their operating results using the temporal method. Under this method, foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date; non-monetary assets denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the rate of exchange at the transaction date; foreign currency transactions are translated at the United States dollar rate prevailing on the transaction dates; and foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the determination of earnings. | |||
(p) | Earnings per share | ||
Earnings per share calculations are based on the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated using the treasury method which requires the calculation of diluted earnings per share by assuming that outstanding share purchase options, warrants, and restricted share units with an average market price that exceeds the average exercise prices of the options and warrants for the year, are |
exercised and the proceeds are used to repurchase shares of the Company at the average market price of the common shares for the period. | |||
(q) | Stock-Based Compensation | ||
The Company applies the fair value method of accounting for all stock option awards. Under this method the Company recognizes a compensation expense for all stock options awarded to employees since January 1, 2003, based on the fair value of the options on the date of grant which is determined by using an option pricing model. The fair value of the options is expensed over the vesting period of the options. Stock options issued to employees before January 1, 2003 were accounted for using the settlement method and accordingly, no compensation expense has been recorded. | |||
(r) | Financial instruments | ||
The Company employs, from time to time, interest rate and Canadian dollar forward and option contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. | |||
(s) | Comparative amounts | ||
Certain comparative information has been reclassified to conform to the current periods presentation. |
3. | BUSINESS COMBINATION | |
On December 6, 2004, Goldcorp and Wheaton announced a proposed transaction which provided for Goldcorp to make a take-over bid for Wheaton on the basis of one Goldcorp share for every four Wheaton shares. On December 29, 2004, Goldcorp mailed the Goldcorp Take-over Bid Circular to the Wheaton shareholders. | ||
On February 8, 2005, Goldcorp announced a special $0.50 per share cash dividend would be payable to existing Goldcorp shareholders should shareholders approve by majority Goldcorps take-over bid for Wheaton and Wheaton shareholders tender the minimum two-thirds bid requirement. The payment of the special dividend also resulted in an adjustment to the exchange ratio of Goldcorps outstanding warrants an increase in entitlement from 2.0 to 2.08 Goldcorp shares per warrant. | ||
On February 10, 2005, at a special meeting, Goldcorp shareholders approved the issuance of additional Goldcorp common shares to effect the acquisition of Wheaton. As of February 14, 2005, the effective date of acquisition, approximately 70% of the outstanding Wheaton common shares were tendered to Goldcorps offer, satisfying the minimum two-thirds bid requirement under the terms of the Goldcorp offer. With conditions met, the special $0.50 per share cash dividend, totaling approximately $95 million, was paid on February 28, 2005. | ||
As of March 31, 2005, Goldcorp held approximately 82% of the outstanding Wheaton common shares and by April 15, 2005, 100% had been acquired. In addition, each Wheaton warrant or stock option, which gave the holder the right to acquire common shares of Wheaton, was exchanged for a warrant or stock option of Goldcorp, giving the holder the right to acquire common shares of Goldcorp on the same basis as the exchange of Wheaton common shares for Goldcorp common shares. | ||
This business combination has been accounted for as a purchase transaction, with Goldcorp being identified as the acquirer and Wheaton as the acquiree in accordance with CICA Handbook Section 1581 Business Combinations. These consolidated financial statements include 82% of Wheatons operating results for the period February 15 to April 15, 2005, and 100% of the results thereafter. |
Purchase price |
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Common shares of Goldcorp issued to acquire 100% of Wheaton
(143.8 million shares) |
$ | 1,887,431 | ||
Share purchase warrants of Goldcorp in exchange for those of
Wheaton (174.8 million warrants) |
290,839 | |||
Stock options of Goldcorp in exchange for those of Wheaton
(4.9 million options) |
30,794 | |||
Acquisition costs |
25,959 | |||
$ | 2,235,023 | |||
Net assets acquired: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 168,663 | ||
Marketable securities |
4,348 | |||
Other non-cash operating working capital |
810 | |||
Mining interests |
2,502,116 | |||
Silver contract |
77,489 | |||
Stockpiled ore, non-current |
55,286 | |||
Other long-term assets |
3,767 | |||
Future income taxes, net |
(631,789 | ) | ||
Reclamation and closure costs obligations |
(24,457 | ) | ||
Future employee benefits |
(5,296 | ) | ||
Other liabilities |
(10,258 | ) | ||
Non-controlling interest in Silver Wheaton (35%) (note 13) |
(54,908 | ) | ||
Net identifiable assets |
2,085,771 | |||
Residual purchase price allocated to goodwill (note 9) |
149,252 | |||
$ | 2,235,023 | |||
A total of 143.8 million Goldcorp shares were issued to acquire a 100% interest in the shares of Wheaton at a price of $13.13 per share. This issue price is the five-day average share price of Goldcorp common shares at February 8, 2005, reduced by the amount of the special dividend. | ||
For the purposes of these consolidated financial statements, the purchase consideration has been allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with goodwill assigned to specific reporting units, based on managements best estimates and taking into account all available information at the time of acquisition as well as applicable information at the time these consolidated financial statements were prepared. This process was performed in accordance with recent accounting pronouncements relating to Mining Assets and Business Combinations (Emerging Issues Committee Abstract 152). | ||
An independent valuation of the significant assets acquired was completed in February, 2006, supporting managements allocation of the purchase consideration. | ||
4. | ACQUISITION | |
On March 31, 2005, Goldcorp completed the acquisition of the Bermejal gold deposit in Mexico for cash consideration of US$70 million from a joint venture of Industrias Peñoles SA de CV and Newmont Mining Corporation. The Bermejal gold deposit is located two kilometres south of Goldcorps Los Filos gold deposit. The Company plans to develop the two deposits as a single project, the Los Filos/Bermejal project, and a detailed engineering study for the combined project is scheduled to be completed in March, 2006. |
5. | SILVER CONTRACT | |
Silver Wheaton has an agreement to purchase all of the silver produced by Lundin Mining Corporations Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden for a per ounce cash payment of the lesser of $3.90 and the prevailing market price, subject to adjustment. The carrying value of the silver contract at December 31, 2005 is $74,639,000 which is being amortized on a unit-of-sale basis. | ||
6. | CORPORATE TRANSACTION COSTS | |
Certain costs associated with the restructuring of Goldcorps Toronto office, following the acquisition of Wheaton, including severance and restructuring of insurance policies, may not be capitalized as acquisition costs under current accounting standards. These costs have been expensed in the amount of $3,592,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005. | ||
7. | INCOME AND MINING TAXES |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Current income tax expense |
$ | 135,252 | $ | 11,492 | $ | 49,914 | ||||||
Future income tax expense |
7,118 | 18,599 | 4,123 | |||||||||
$ | 142,370 | $ | 30,091 | $ | 54,037 | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes |
$ | 440,258 | $ | 81,438 | $ | 152,841 | ||||||
Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates |
38.5 | % | 40.0 | % | 40.0 | % | ||||||
Income tax expense based on above rates |
169,450 | 32,575 | 61,136 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in income taxes due to: |
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Provincial mining taxes |
20,695 | 7,460 | 11,855 | |||||||||
Non-deductible expenditures |
6,197 | 2,016 | 904 | |||||||||
Resource allowance |
(17,480 | ) | (9,009 | ) | (13,784 | ) | ||||||
Lower statutory tax rates on earnings of foreign subsidiaries |
(15,627 | ) | (191 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||
Dilution gain not subject to tax |
(7,210 | ) | | | ||||||||
Foreign exchange and other permanent differences |
(6,543 | ) | | | ||||||||
Mining duties deduction |
(2,343 | ) | (1,468 | ) | (3,266 | ) | ||||||
Non-taxable portion of realized capital (gains) losses |
(2,618 | ) | 1,787 | (2,325 | ) | |||||||
Canadian exploration expenses recognized |
(1,715 | ) | | | ||||||||
Realization of tax asset not previously recognized |
(1,357 | ) | (920 | ) | | |||||||
Other |
921 | (2,159 | ) | (455 | ) | |||||||
$ | 142,370 | $ | 30,091 | $ | 54,037 | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Future income and mining tax assets
|
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Non-capital losses |
$ | 13,216 | $ | 111 | ||||
Deductible temporary differences and other |
49,818 | 22,202 | ||||||
Value of future income tax and mining assets |
63,034 | 22,313 | ||||||
Recoverable asset taxes |
1,491 | | ||||||
Valuation allowance |
(14,557 | ) | (12,032 | ) | ||||
49,968 | 10,281 | |||||||
Future income and mining tax liabilities
|
||||||||
Total taxable temporary differences |
(751,489 | ) | (82,040 | ) | ||||
Future income and mining tax liabilities, net |
$ | (701,521 | ) | $ | (71,759 | ) | ||
Presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as: |
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Future income and mining tax assets |
$ | 26,558 | $ | | ||||
Future income and mining tax liabilities |
(728,079 | ) | (71,759 | ) | ||||
Future income and mining tax liabilities, net |
$ | (701,521 | ) | $ | (71,759 | ) | ||
Tax Loss Carry Forwards | ||
At December 31, 2005, the Company had non-capital losses available for tax purposes in foreign jurisdictions of $37,527,000 net of valuation allowance, that expire from 2006 to 2015. | ||
8. | INVENTORIES AND STOCKPILED ORE |
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Supplies |
$ | 25,071 | $ | 4,146 | ||||
Finished goods |
16,699 | 644 | ||||||
Work in process |
29,122 | 10,539 | ||||||
Stockpiled ore |
57,353 | | ||||||
128,245 | 15,329 | |||||||
Less: non-current stockpiled ore |
51,063 | | ||||||
$ | 77,182 | $ | 15,329 | |||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
depreciation and | depreciation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | depletion | Net | Cost | and depletion | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Mining properties |
$ | 2,532,984 | $ | 205,223 | $ | 2,327,761 | $ | 287,715 | $ | 134,429 | $ | 153,286 | ||||||||||||
Plant and equipment |
794,895 | 141,894 | 653,001 | 223,662 | 111,999 | 111,663 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,327,879 | $ | 347,117 | $ | 2,980,762 | $ | 511,377 | $ | 246,428 | $ | 264,949 | |||||||||||||
Mining properties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plant and | Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depletable | Non-depletable | Total | equipment | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake mine, Canada |
$ | 184,218 | $ | | $ | 184,218 | $ | 105,274 | $ | 289,492 | $ | 252,149 | ||||||||||||
Alumbrera mine, Argentina |
420,425 | 35,456 | 455,881 | 268,782 | 724,663 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Luismin mines, Mexico (i) |
148,436 | 613,886 | 762,322 | 80,348 | 842,670 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Peak mine, Australia |
33,358 | 109,609 | 142,967 | 26,058 | 169,025 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Amapari project, Brazil |
| 183,714 | 183,714 | 85,018 | 268,732 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Los Filos/Bermejal project, Mexico |
| 337,386 | 337,386 | 84,434 | 421,820 | | ||||||||||||||||||
El Limón and other projects, Mexico |
| 254,217 | 254,217 | 1,995 | 256,212 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Wharf mine, United States |
6,098 | | 6,098 | 87 | 6,185 | 7,897 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and other |
958 | | 958 | 1,005 | 1,963 | 4,903 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 793,493 | $ | 1,534,268 | $ | 2,327,761 | $ | 653,001 | $ | 2,980,762 | $ | 264,949 | |||||||||||||
(i) | Included in the carrying value of Luismin mines is the value of mining properties attributable to the Silver Wheaton silver contract of the following amounts: |
Mining properties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plant and | Total | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depletable | Non-depletable | Total | equipment | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||
Silver interests |
$ | 32,872 | $ | 167,149 | $ | 200,021 | $ | | $ | 200,021 | $ | |
December 31 | Dilution of | December 31 | ||||||||||||||
2004 | Additions | ownership | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Luismin |
$ | | $ | 74,252 | $ | | $ | 74,252 | ||||||||
Silver Wheaton |
| 75,000 | (6,598 | ) | 68,402 | |||||||||||
$ | | $ | 149,252 | $ | (6,598 | ) | $ | 142,654 | ||||||||
10. | BANK CREDIT FACILITIES |
(a) | The Company has an Aus$5,000,000 ($3,668,000), unsecured, revolving working capital facility for its Peak mine operations of which $nil was drawn down at December 31, 2005. The loan bears interest related to the Australian Treasury Bill rate plus 1.5% per annum. | ||
(b) | During 2005, the Company cancelled a $300 million acquisition facility and a $75 million revolving working capital facility, both of which were undrawn. | ||
(c) | On July 29, 2005, Goldcorp entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of five lenders. The facility is unsecured and available to finance acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. Amounts drawn incur interest at LIBOR plus 0.625% to 1.125% per annum dependent upon the Companys leverage ratio, increasing by an additional 0.125% per |
11. | RECLAMATION AND CLOSURE COST OBLIGATIONS | |
The Companys asset retirement obligations consist of reclamation and closure costs for both active and inactive mines. The present value of obligations relating to active mines is currently estimated at $49,890,000 (2004 $21,204,000) reflecting payments for approximately the next 55 years. The present value of obligations relating to inactive mines is currently estimated at $7,834,000 (2004 $5,199,000) reflecting payments for approximately the next 10 years. Significant reclamation and closure activities include land rehabilitation, demolition of buildings and mine facilities, ongoing care and maintenance and other costs. | ||
The liability for reclamation and closure cost obligations at December 31, 2005 is $57,724,000 (2004 $26,403,000). The undiscounted value of this liability is $78,227,000 (2004 $39,399,000). An inflation rate assumption of 2% has been used. An accretion expense component of $8,149,000 (2004 $1,329,000) has been charged in 2005 to reflect an increase in the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligation which has been determined using a discount rate of 5%. Changes to the reclamation and closure cost balance during the year are as follows: |
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Reclamation and closure cost obligations January 1 |
$ | 26,403 | $ | 21,850 | ||||
Arising on acquisition of Wheaton (note 3) |
24,457 | | ||||||
Reclamation expenditures |
(3,598 | ) | (744 | ) | ||||
Accretion expense |
8,149 | 1,329 | ||||||
Revisions in estimates and liabilities incurred |
2,313 | 3,968 | ||||||
Reclamation and closure cost obligations December 31 |
$ | 57,724 | $ | 26,403 | ||||
12. | FUTURE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER | |
Future employee benefits and other consist of a defined benefit pension plan for certain Mexican employees and certain future employee benefits for Australian and Canadian employees. | ||
13. | NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | |
On February 14, 2005, Goldcorp acquired an 82% interest in Wheaton (note 3) which resulted in the recording of an 18% non-controlling interest of $141,850,000. During the period February 15 to April 15, 2005, the non-controlling interests share of Wheatons net earnings was $3,548,000. During the same period, Wheaton issued common shares to non-controlling interests from the exercise of stock options and warrants in the amount of $3,255,000. Goldcorp acquired the remaining 18% non-controlling interests share of Wheaton on April 15, 2005. | ||
A further non-controlling interest arose as a result of the Wheaton acquisition with respect to Wheatons 65% ownership of its subsidiary, Silver Wheaton. This interest decreased to 59% during the year following the issuance of additional shares by Silver Wheaton to non-controlling interests. This dilution of the Companys interest gave rise to a gain of $18,732,000 which has been recognized in income for the current year. |
At January 1, 2005 |
$ | | ||||||
Arising upon acquisition of Wheaton |
54,908 | |||||||
Shares issued to non-controlling interests, net |
$ | 83,482 | ||||||
Less: increase in net assets attributable to Goldcorp |
(48,307 | ) | ||||||
Add: Book value of dilution of Goldcorps share of net assets |
9,876 | 45,051 | ||||||
99,959 | ||||||||
Share of net earnings of Silver Wheaton |
8,642 | |||||||
At December 31, 2005 |
$ | 108,601 | ||||||
Subsequent to December 31, 2005, the Companys ownership interest in Silver Wheaton will increase to 62% following the issuance to the Company of 18 million common shares and a $20 million promissory note (note 19). | ||
Total non-controlling interest for the year on the statement of earnings is comprised of $8,642,000 related to Silver Wheaton and $3,548,000 related to Wheaton for the period February 15 to April 15, 2005. | ||
14. | SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Common shares |
$ | 2,322,491 | $ | 363,246 | ||||
Share purchase warrants (a) |
286,828 | 16,110 | ||||||
Stock options (b) |
44,432 | 7,347 | ||||||
$ | 2,653,751 | $ | 386,703 | |||||
(a) | Share Purchase Warrants | ||
The payment of a special dividend (note 3) during February 2005 resulted in an adjustment to the exchange ratio of Goldcorps warrants outstanding prior to the acquisition of Wheaton an increase in entitlement from 2.0 to 2.08 Goldcorp shares per warrant. Upon completion of the Wheaton transaction on April 15, 2005, Goldcorp issued 174.8 million Series A, B and C share purchase warrants to the former Wheaton share purchase warrant holders. Each share purchase warrant is exercisable for 0.25 Goldcorp common shares at prices ranging from C$1.65 to C$3.10 (or C$6.60 to C$12.40 for four share purchase warrants which are exchangeable for one Goldcorp common share), with expiry dates ranging from 2007 to 2008. | |||
The following table summarizes information about the share purchase warrants outstanding at December 31, 2005: |
Common | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
shares to be | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | received | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands of | outstanding | Exchange | upon exercise | Effective price | |||||||||||||||||||||
warrants and shares) | and exercisable | Exercise price | ratio | of warrants | per share | Expiry date | |||||||||||||||||||
US dollar Warrants |
3,991 | $ | 25.00 | 2.08 | 8,302 | $ | 12.02 | April 30, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Canadian dollar Warrants
|
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Series A and C |
97,371 | C$ | 1.65 | 0.25 | 24,343 | C$ | 6.60 | May 30, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Series B |
64,133 | 3.10 | 0.25 | 16,033 | 12.40 | August 25, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
Share purchase warrants |
3,000 | 20.00 | 2.08 | 6,240 | 9.62 | May 13, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
46,616 | C$ | 9.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Stock Options | ||
On May 15, 2005, shareholders approved the Companys 2005 Stock Option Plan which allows for up to 12.5 million stock options, with a maximum exercise period of ten years, to be granted to employees, officers and consultants. | |||
The Company recognizes a compensation expense for all stock options awarded since January 1, 2003, based on the fair value of the options on the date of grant which is determined by using an option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 3% (2004 4%); dividend yield of 1% (2004 1%); volatility factor of the expected market price of the Companys common stock of 30% (2004 42%); and a weighted average expected life of the options of fours years (2004 five years). The fair value of the options is expensed over the vesting period of the options. No compensation expense had been recorded for stock options issued before January 1, 2003. As a result of the acquisition of Wheaton, all Goldcorp stock options which existed at December 31, 2004 became fully vested during the first quarter of 2005 and were expensed in the amount of $5,320,000. On April 15, 2005, as a result of the Wheaton acquisition, Wheaton stock options with a fair value of $30,794,000 were converted to 4.9 million Goldcorp stock options, all of which are fully vested and are exercisable at prices ranging from C$2.28 to C$15.68, with expiry dates ranging from 2006 to 2010. | |||
In addition, during the year, the Company granted 5,095,000 stock options which vest over a period of three years, are exercisable at prices ranging from C$19.23 to C$23.39 per option, expire in 2015, and have a total fair value of $20,338,000. Compensation expense of $7,905,000 has been recognized during the year and the remainder will be recognized as the stock options vest. |
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per option amounts) | Outstanding | Exercise Price | ||||||
At January 1, 2003 |
10,890 | C$ 6.92 | ||||||
Granted |
2,176 | 17.62 | ||||||
Exercised |
(6,884 | ) | (5.21 | ) | ||||
Cancelled |
(170 | ) | (9.64 | ) | ||||
At January 1, 2004 |
6,012 | 12.68 | ||||||
Granted |
1,335 | 16.89 | ||||||
Exercised |
(706 | ) | (6.64 | ) | ||||
Cancelled |
(497 | ) | (16.47 | ) | ||||
At December 31, 2004 |
6,144 | 13.98 | ||||||
Issued in connection with acquisition of Wheaton |
4,917 | 9.52 | ||||||
Granted |
5,095 | 19.31 | ||||||
Exercised |
(2,545 | ) | (10.11 | ) | ||||
Cancelled |
(34 | ) | (17.66 | ) | ||||
At December 31, 2005 |
13,577 | C$ 15.08 | ||||||
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Options | Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Outstanding | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Weighted | Remaining | and | Weighted | Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Average | Contractual | Exercisable | Average | Contractual | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise Prices (C$) | (000s) | Exercise Price | Life (years) | (000s) | Exercise Price | Life (years) | ||||||||||||||||||
$2.05 $3.90
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468 | C$3.00 | 2.7 | 468 | C$3.00 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
$4.40 $7.68
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1,395 | 6.10 | 2.2 | 1,395 | 6.10 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
$11.40 $13.00
|
3,725 | 12.55 | 4.7 | 3,725 | 12.55 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
$14.80 $16.87
|
1,278 | 16.52 | 7.7 | 1,278 | 16.52 | 7.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
$17.50 $19.46
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6,603 | 18.84 | 9.0 | 2,146 | 18.02 | 8.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
$23.39 $23.80
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108 | 23.44 | 9.6 | 13 | 23.80 | 7.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
13,577 | C$15.08 | 6.8 | 9,025 | C$12.97 | 5.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
(c) | Restricted Share Units | ||
On May 15, 2005, shareholders approved the Companys Restricted Share Unit Plan which allows for up to 500,000 restricted share units to be granted to employees, directors and consultants. | |||
On June 29, 2005, the Company granted 31,500 restricted share units to the non-executive Directors of the Company, which vest over a period of two years from the grant date. The Company will record compensation expense totalling $495,000 over the two year vesting period. Compensation expense of $227,000 has been recognized in 2005 and the remainder will be recognized as the restricted share units vest. | |||
(d) | Diluted Earnings per Share | ||
The following table sets forth the computation of diluted earnings per share: |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Earnings available to common shareholders |
$ | 285,698 | $ | 51,347 | $ | 98,804 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding |
314,292 | 189,723 | 183,574 | |||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Stock options |
3,249 | 1,153 | 1,747 | |||||||||
Warrants |
27,832 | 2,809 | 2,858 | |||||||||
Restricted share units |
21 | | | |||||||||
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions |
345,394 | 193,685 | 188,179 | |||||||||
Earnings per share |
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Basic |
$ | 0.91 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.54 | ||||||
Diluted |
0.83 | 0.27 | 0.53 |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Stock options |
108 | 1,804 | 34 |
(e) | Pro forma Earnings | ||
The following is the Companys pro forma earnings with the fair value method applied to all options issued since January 1, 2002: |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 285,698 | $ | 51,347 | $ | 98,804 | ||||||
Net additional compensation expense
related to fair value of stock
options |
(320 | ) | (1,433 | ) | (3,923 | ) | ||||||
Pro forma earnings |
$ | 285,378 | $ | 49,914 | $ | 94,881 | ||||||
Pro forma earnings per share |
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Basic |
$ | 0.91 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.52 | ||||||
Diluted |
0.83 | 0.26 | 0.50 |
15. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Change in non-cash operating working capital |
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Gold bullion |
$ | 33,895 | $ | (27,986 | ) | $ | 8,122 | |||||
Accounts receivable |
(23,676 | ) | 2,377 | (4,882 | ) | |||||||
Income and mining taxes receivable |
12,269 | | | |||||||||
Inventories and stockpiled ore |
(10,046 | ) | 9,710 | (3,825 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
6,216 | (4,990 | ) | 4,120 | ||||||||
Income and mining taxes payable |
37,621 | (27,790 | ) | (25,959 | ) | |||||||
Other |
(9,255 | ) | (13 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||
$ | 47,024 | $ | (48,692 | ) | $ | (22,477 | ) | |||||
Non-cash financing and investing activities |
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Shares issued on acquisition of Wheaton |
$ | 1,887,431 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Warrants issued in exchange for those of Wheaton |
290,839 | | | |||||||||
Options issued in exchange for those of Wheaton |
30,794 | | | |||||||||
Operating activities included the following cash payments |
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Income taxes paid |
$ | 90,581 | $ | 39,584 | $ | 75,875 | ||||||
Interest paid |
| | |
16. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION | |
The Companys reportable operating segments are summarized in the table below. |
2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silver | other and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | Alumbrera | Luismin | Amapari | Peak | Wharf | Wheaton | eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | (note 1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 362,026 | $ | 299,225 | $ | 90,696 | $ | | $ | 58,790 | $ | 37,057 | $ | 65,700 | $ | (17,086 | ) | $ | 896,408 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
36,723 | 59,018 | 16,170 | | 8,572 | 7,583 | 9,488 | (2,290 | ) | 135,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from
operations |
242,906 | 134,459 | 19,743 | | 16,990 | 3,893 | 19,489 | (18,346 | ) | 419,134 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenditures for mine
interests |
57,915 | 6,597 | 124,801 | 64,077 | 20,229 | 3,349 | 187 | 355 | 277,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
297,794 | 933,429 | 1,446,489 | 288,265 | 146,362 | 41,878 | 480,510 | 431,255 | 4,065,982 |
(1) | Includes results for the period subsequent to February 14, 2005, the date of acquisition of Wheaton. |
2004 | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate, | Corporate, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
other and | other and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | Wharf | eliminations | Total | Red Lake | Wharf | eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 152,198 | $ | 26,121 | $ | 12,697 | $ | 191,016 | $ | 224,033 | $ | 24,921 | $ | 13,688 | $ | 262,642 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and depletion |
14,814 | 6,003 | 570 | 21,387 | 18,980 | 5,876 | 369 | 25,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from
operations |
102,673 | 3,584 | (20,297 | ) | 85,960 | 152,969 | 102 | (15,926 | ) | 137,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenditures for mine
interests |
49,547 | 6,126 | 452 | 56,125 | 65,191 | 8,470 | 867 | 74,528 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
282,801 | 35,050 | 383,667 | 701,518 | 204,955 | 29,812 | 403,756 | 638,523 |
| Canada Red Lake and Corporate | ||
| Argentina Alumbrera | ||
| Mexico Luismin (includes Luismin mines, Los Filos/Bermejal project, El Limón and other projects) | ||
| Brazil Amapari | ||
| Australia Peak | ||
| United States Wharf | ||
| Cayman Islands Silver Wheaton |
17. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
(a) | Commitments exist at Red Lake, Alumbrera, Luismin, Amapari, and Peak until 2007 for capital expenditures of approximately $122 million. The Company rents premises and leases equipment under operating leases that expire over the next five years. Operating lease expense in 2005 was $7,570,000 (2004 $5,267,000; 2003 $6,672,000). Following is a schedule of future minimum rental and lease payments required: |
2006 |
$ | 10,292 | ||
2007 |
3,676 | |||
2008 |
2,570 | |||
2009 |
559 | |||
2010 |
14 | |||
17,111 | ||||
Thereafter |
| |||
Total minimum payments required |
$ | 17,111 | ||
(b) | During the year ended December 31, 2005, Goldcorp was served with Statements of Claim with respect to a class action against, among others, the Company and certain of its directors. The plaintiffs are seeking an unspecified amount of damages as a result of stock options granted in September 2004. The claims allege that the defendants acted on material non-public information at the time of the option grants. The Company believes that the allegations are unfounded and intends to vigorously defend these claims. | ||
(c) | Due to the size, complexity and nature of the Companys operations, various legal and tax matters are outstanding from time to time. In the opinion of management, these matters will not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations. |
18. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | |
During the year ended December 31, 2005, Goldcorp sold its holdings in three marketable securities to a company owned by Robert McEwen, the former non-Executive Chairman and CEO of Goldcorp. These were non-brokered transactions which were executed at market value based on the average of the TSX closing price for the ten trading days prior to the sale agreements, resulting in gains totaling approximately $4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company sold its share ownership of Lexam Explorations Inc to a company owned by Mr McEwen for proceeds of $0.3 million. |
(a) | On October 30, 2005, Goldcorp entered into an agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) to acquire certain mining assets and interests. Barrick has offered to acquire all the outstanding shares of Placer Dome Inc (Placer Dome) for approximately $10.1 billion in shares and cash and in a separate agreement, upon closing of Barricks transaction with Placer Dome, Goldcorp has agreed to purchase from Barrick certain of Placer Domes Canadian and other assets for cash of approximately $1.485 billion, subject to adjustment. On March 3, 2006, Barrick owned approximately 94% of Placer Dome and is proceeding with a compulsory acquisition to acquire the remaining outstanding shares. The Goldcorp transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2006, following Barricks acquisition of 100% of the Placer Dome common shares. | ||
Subject to any required consents and government approvals, Goldcorp will acquire Placer Domes interests in the Campbell, Porcupine and Musselwhite gold mines in Ontario, and the La Coipa gold/silver mine in Chile. Goldcorp will also acquire a 40% interest in the Pueblo Viejo gold development project in the Dominican Republic, together with Placer Domes interest in its Canadian exploration properties, including the Mount Milligan copper/gold deposit in British Columbia. | |||
In order to fund this proposed transaction, Goldcorp intends to use a portion of its current cash balances, $500 million from its existing revolving credit facilities, and new credit facilities of $900 million. The new $900 million credit facilities will be unsecured, and amounts drawn down will incur interest at LIBOR plus 0.625% to 1.125% per annum dependent upon the Companys leverage ratio, increasing by an additional 0.125% per annum if the total amount drawn under this facility exceeds $450 million. Undrawn amounts will be subject to a 0.15% to 0.25% per annum commitment fee dependent on the Companys leverage ratio. All amounts drawn will be required to be refinanced or repaid within two years of the closing date. | |||
This business combination will be accounted for as a purchase transaction, with Goldcorp being identified as the acquirer and the Placer Dome operations as the acquiree. The results of operations of the acquired assets will be included in the consolidated financial statements of Goldcorp from the date of acquisition. After consummation of the proposed acquisition of Placer Dome operations and assets, Goldcorp will complete an exercise to value the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, including any goodwill that may arise in the acquisition. | |||
(b) | On December 5, 2005, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement with Virginia Gold Mines Inc (Virginia) to acquire Virginias Éléonore gold project in Quebec pursuant to a plan of arrangement involving Virginia. Under the agreement, shareholders of Virginia will receive 0.4 of a Goldcorp common share and 0.5 of a share in a new public exploration company for each issued and outstanding Virginia share. Virginia will be acquired by Goldcorp and Goldcorp will retain the Éléonore project. The new public exploration company will hold all other assets of Virginia, including net working capital, cash to be received prior to closing from the exercise of Virginia options and warrants, its non-Éléonore exploration assets and a sliding scale 2% net smelter return royalty on the Éléonore project. Based on the 10-day weighted average trading price for Goldcorps common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange of C$24.70, the transaction is valued at approximately $445 million. Goldcorp will issue 19.6 million common shares pursuant to the transaction, representing approximately 5% of the total common share outstanding after giving effect to this transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by Virginia shareholders and receipt of regulatory approvals and is expected to close during April, 2006. | ||
(c) | On February 13, 2006, Goldcorp announced that it has agreed to amend its existing silver purchase agreement with Silver Wheaton, in connection with Goldcorps plans to substantially increase its investment in exploration and development at its San Dimas mine in Mexico. | ||
Under the existing silver purchase agreement dated October 15, 2004, Silver Wheaton is entitled to purchase all of the silver produced by Goldcorps Mexican operations, Luismin, for a per ounce cash payment of the lesser of US$3.90 and the prevailing market price (subject to an inflationary adjustment commencing in 2007). Further, Luismin is required to deliver a minimum of 120 million ounces over the 25 year contract period and Silver Wheaton is obligated to pay 50% of any capital |
expenditures made by Luismin at its mining operations in excess of 110% of the projected capital expenditures outlined in the agreement. | |||
Goldcorp and Silver Wheaton have agreed to amend the existing agreement, increasing the minimum number of ounces of silver to be delivered over the 25 year contract period by 100 million ounces, to 220 million ounces, and waiving any capital expenditure contributions previously required to be paid by Silver Wheaton. In consideration for these amendments, Silver Wheaton will issue to Goldcorp 18 million common shares representing 9.8% of the outstanding shares of Silver Wheaton, and a US$20 million promissory note, increasing Goldcorps ownership to 62%, or 126 million common shares of Silver Wheaton. Goldcorp does not have any present intention to acquire ownership of, or control over, any additional securities of Silver Wheaton. The total consideration of US$150 million is equal to the approximate value of Silver Wheatons share of the future capital expenditures estimated over the remaining life of the existing agreement. | |||
(d) | On February 23, 2006, Silver Wheaton announced that it had agreed to purchase 4.75 million ounces of silver per year, for a period of 20 years, from Glencore International AG, equivalent to the production from their Yauliyacu mining operations in Peru. With this acquisition, Silver Wheaton is expected to have annual silver sales of over 15 million ounces in 2006, increasing to 20 million ounces by 2009 and thereafter. | ||
Silver Wheaton will pay an upfront payment of US$285 million, comprised of US$245 million in cash and a US$40 million promissory note, and US$3.90 per ounce of silver delivered under the contract (subject to an inflationary adjustment after three years). | |||
Yauliyacu is a low-cost silver/lead/zinc mine located in central Peru which has been in continuous operation for more than 100 years and is expected to produce an average of 6 million ounces of silver per year during the term of the contract. In the event that silver produced at Yauliyacu in any year totals less than 4.75 million ounces, the amount sold to Silver Wheaton in subsequent years will be increased to make up for the shortfall, so long as production allows. | |||
In order to fund the US$245 million cash consideration, Silver Wheaton intends to use cash on hand of US$120 million, together with US$125 million of bank debt. | |||
Closing of the transaction is subject to execution of definitive agreements and receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents, including acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange. The transaction is expected to close by March 15, 2006. |