FORM 6-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of    August 2008

 

Commission File Number   000-1415020


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

401 Bay Street, Suite 2010
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
(416) 860-1438

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:   August 11, 2008

THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

 

 

/s/ Lorna D. MacGillivray                                 

Lorna D. MacGillivray

Assistant Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 1   Consolidated Financial Statements

Exhibit 2   Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Exhibit 3   Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 4   Certification of Chief Financial Officer



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EXHIBIT 1



THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(US dollars in millions – Unaudited)

 

 

Note

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

79.3

$

113.7

Accounts receivable

 

 

109.3

 

84.1

Product inventory

 

 

117.0

 

131.3

Material and supplies inventory

 

 

38.5

 

32.9

Prepaid expense and other current assets

 

 

3.8

 

4.6

Income and mining taxes recoverable

 

 

 

13.4

 

 

347.9

 

380.0

Other assets

4(c)

 

2.0

 

2.4

Restricted cash

9

 

13.9

 

10.0

Reclamation deposits

 

 

27.2

 

26.8

Property, plant and equipment

5

 

584.8

 

566.8

Goodwill

 

 

122.3

 

123.7

 

 

$

1,098.1

$

1,109.7

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

53.1

$

60.4

Acquisition cost payable

13

 

 

100.0

Income and mining taxes payable

 

 

2.8

 

Current portion of long-term debt

7

 

3.3

 

67.2

Future income and mining taxes

 

 

10.0

 

6.4

 

 

69.2

 

234.0

Long-term debt

7

 

2.1

 

170.2

Contractual sales obligations

8

 

8.6

 

9.7

Severance and other liabilities

9

 

21.3

 

20.3

Asset retirement obligations

10

 

27.4

 

26.4

Future income and mining taxes

 

 

150.2

 

161.5

 

 

278.8

 

622.1

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares

11(a)

 

494.6

 

268.1

Common share warrants

11(b)

 

35.0

 

35.0

Contributed surplus

 

 

33.8

 

26.5

Retained earnings

 

 

237.0

 

129.8

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

18.9

 

28.2

 

 

819.3

 

487.6

 

 

$

1,098.1

$

1,109.7

Commitments and contingencies

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(US dollars in millions, except per share amounts – Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

 

$

239.6

$

241.3

 

$

489.8

$

502.0

Tolling and calcining

 

 

4.3

 

6.5

 

 

8.9

 

13.7

 

 

243.9

 

247.8

 

 

498.7

 

515.7

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

125.7

 

127.8

 

 

292.3

 

289.5

Selling and marketing

 

 

2.5

 

3.5

 

 

5.0

 

5.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

9.9

 

12.0

 

 

17.6

 

28.1

Accretion

 

 

0.4

 

0.4

 

 

1.1

 

0.8

 

 

138.5

 

143.7

 

 

316.0

 

323.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from mining and processing

 

 

105.4

 

104.1

 

 

182.7

 

192.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

5.7

 

3.7

 

 

9.1

 

6.8

Exploration and development

 

 

0.3

 

2.3

 

 

1.3

 

4.2

Interest and finance fees

14

 

8.1

 

9.7

 

 

14.8

 

27.6

Stock-based compensation

12

 

6.5

 

5.8

 

 

8.2

 

8.4

Interest income

 

 

(0.8)

 

(2.3)

 

 

(1.6)

 

(4.2)

Other

15

 

(2.1)

 

1.9

 

 

(2.8)

 

1.4

 

 

17.7

 

21.1

 

 

29.0

 

44.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income and mining taxes

 

 

87.7

 

83.0

 

 

153.7

 

148.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income and mining taxes (recoverable)

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

25.5

 

34.0

 

 

51.0

 

71.8

Future

 

 

1.8

 

(7.8)

 

 

(4.5)

 

(28.3)

 

 

 

27.3

 

26.2

 

 

46.5

 

43.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

60.4

$

56.8

 

$

107.2

$

104.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.52

$

0.51

 

$

0.93

$

0.97

Diluted

 

$

0.45

$

0.45

 

$

0.82

$

0.88

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(US dollars in millions – Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

60.4

$

56.8

 

$

107.2

$

104.5

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

9.9

 

12.0

 

 

17.6

 

28.1

Accretion

 

 

0.4

 

0.4

 

 

1.1

 

0.8

Amortization of finance fees

 

 

4.8

 

1.6

 

 

5.4

 

6.4

Stock-based compensation

 

 

6.5

 

5.8

 

 

8.2

 

8.4

Future income and mining taxes

 

 

1.8

 

(7.8)

 

 

(4.5)

 

(28.3)

Unrealized gain on derivative instruments

 

 

(2.4)

 

(0.6)

 

 

(1.4)

 

(1.4)

Change in non-cash working capital

19

 

(18.5)

 

(67.8)

 

 

(7.3)

 

(13.1)

Cash generated by operating activities

 

62.9

 

0.4

 

 

126.3

 

105.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

(20.5)

 

(3.0)

 

 

(28.6)

 

(5.6)

Deferred stripping costs

 

 

(10.1)

 

(8.8)

 

 

(12.9)

 

(15.6)

Restricted cash

 

 

(1.5)

 

(1.0)

 

 

(3.9)

 

(1.4)

Reclamation deposit

 

 

(0.3)

 

(0.2)

 

 

(0.5)

 

(0.8)

Acquisition cost

 

 

 

 

(100.0)

 

Cash used in investing activities

 

(32.4)

 

(13.0)

 

 

(145.9)

 

(23.4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net

 

 

223.4

 

38.5

 

 

223.8

 

43.7

Repayment of long-term debt

 

 

(220.0)

 

(50.3)

 

 

(237.4)

 

(133.5)

Cash generated by (used in) financing activities

 

3.4

 

(11.8)

 

 

(13.6)

 

(89.8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and

cash equivalents

 

 

(2.1)

 

4.3

 

 

(1.2)

 

4.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

31.8

 

(20.1)

 

 

(34.4)

 

(3.7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

47.5

 

114.5

 

 

113.7

 

98.1

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

79.3

$

94.4

 

$

79.3

$

94.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplementary cash flow information

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(US dollars in millions – Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

268.7

$

216.1

 

$

268.1

$

210.8

Proceeds from equity issue

 

 

230.3

 

31.9

 

 

230.3

 

31.9

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

5.3

 

6.3

 

 

5.7

 

8.4

Transferred from contributed surplus on exercise of options

 

 

2.5

 

3.0

 

 

2.7

 

3.7

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

3.4

Transferred from warrants on exercise of warrants

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.4

Issue costs

 

 

(12.2)

 

 

 

(12.2)

 

(0.9)

Balance, end of period

 

$

494.6

$

257.7

 

$

494.6

$

257.7

Common Share Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

35.0

$

35.1

 

$

35.0

$

35.4

Transferred to common shares on exercise of warrants

 

 

 

(0.1)

 

 

 

(0.4)

Balance, end of period

 

$

35.0

$

35.0

 

$

35.0

$

35.0

Contributed Surplus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

28.4

$

16.9

 

$

26.5

$

15.0

Amortization of fair value of employee stock options

 

7.1

 

5.8

 

 

9.1

 

8.4

Transferred to common shares on exercise of options

 

(2.5)

 

(3.0)

 

 

(2.7)

 

(3.7)

Stock-based compensation tax adjustment

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.9

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

33.8

$

19.7

 

$

33.8

$

19.7

Retained Earnings (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

176.6

$

20.2

 

$

129.8

$

(27.5)

Net income

 

 

60.4

 

56.8

 

 

107.2

 

104.5

Balance, end of period

 

$

237.0

$

77.0

 

$

237.0

$

77.0

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

17.0

$

(10.1)

 

$

28.2

$

(9.6)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

1.9

 

14.2

 

 

(9.3)

 

13.7

Balance, end of period

 

$

18.9

$

4.1

 

$

18.9

$

4.1

Shareholders’ Equity, end of period

 

$

819.3

$

393.5

 

$

819.3

$

393.5


 


Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(US dollars in millions – Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Net income

 

$

60.4

$

56.8

 

$

107.2

$

104.5

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

1.9

 

14.2

 

 

(9.3)

 

13.7

Comprehensive income

 

$

62.3

$

71.0

 

$

97.9

$

118.2

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

1.

Description of Business

 

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (“Thompson Creek” or “the Corporation”) is a Canadian molybdenum mining company with vertically integrated mining, milling, processing and marketing operations in Canada and the United States (“US”). The Corporation’s operations include the Thompson Creek Mine (mine and mill) in Idaho, the Langeloth Metallurgical Facility (roasting and processing) in Pennsylvania and a 75% joint venture interest in the Endako Molybdenum Mine Joint Venture (“Endako Mine”) (mine, mill and roaster) in British Columbia.

 

In addition to its active mining and processing operations, the Corporation is permitting the Davidson molybdenum property (“Davidson Project”), located in British Columbia.

 

2.

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). All financial figures are presented in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

 

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The principal subsidiaries of the Corporation are:

 

Thompson Creek Metals Company USA

 

Langeloth Metallurgical Company LLC

 

Thompson Creek Mining Co.

 

Cyprus Thompson Creek Mining Company

 

Thompson Creek Mining Ltd.

 

Blue Pearl Mining Inc.

 

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements also include the Corporation’s pro rata share of its 75% joint venture interest in the Endako Mine.

 

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

3.

Accounting Changes and Accounting Policy Developments

 

Accounting Changes

 

a)

Financial Instrument and Capital Disclosures

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation adopted Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) handbook Section 3862, “Financial Instruments – Disclosure”, Section 3863, “Financial Instruments – Presentation”, and Section 1535, “Capital Disclosures”.

 

Section 3862, “Financial Instruments – Disclosure” and Section 3863, “Financial Instruments – Presentation”, replace existing Section 3861, “Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation”. The new disclosure requirements of Section 3862 are to enable users to evaluate the significance of financial instruments on financial position and performance, as well as the nature and extent of risks the Corporation is

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

exposed to from financial instruments and how those risks are being managed. Section 3863 carries forward, unchanged, the presentation requirements of existing Section 3861.

 

Section 1535, “Capital Disclosures” requires the Corporation to provide disclosures on its objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.

 

The adoption of these new accounting standards did not impact the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements, however, it did result in expanded note disclosure (see Note 20 and Note 21).

 

b)

Inventories

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation adopted the new CICA Handbook Section 3031, “Inventories”. This new standard replaces the existing Section 3030 “Inventories” and provides more prescriptive guidance on the measurement and disclosure of inventory. Key requirements of this new standard include that inventories be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value and the reversal of previous write-downs of inventory to net realizable value when there has been a subsequent increase in the value of this inventory. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

 

Accounting Policy Developments

 

a)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

In February 2008, the CICA issued Section 3064, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, replacing Section 3062, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and Section 3450, “Research and Development Costs”. This new Section will be applicable to financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. Accordingly, the Corporation will adopt the new standards for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009. Section 3064 establishes standards for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of goodwill subsequent to its initial recognition and of intangible assets by profit-oriented enterprises. Standards concerning goodwill are unchanged from the standards included in the previous Section 3062. The Corporation is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its financial statements.

 

b)

Convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards

 

The CICA plans to transition Canadian GAAP for public companies to International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The effective changeover date is for interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The impact of the transition to IFRS on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements is not yet determinable.

 

4.

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

a)

Forward Currency Contracts

 

The Corporation uses foreign currency forward contracts to fix the rate of exchange for Canadian dollars at future dates in order to reduce the Corporation’s exposure to foreign currency fluctuations on cash flows related to its share of the Endako Mine’s operations. The terms of these contracts are less than one year. At June 30, 2008, the Corporation had open forward currency contracts with a total commitment to purchase Cdn$24.0 million at an average rate of US$0.99 (December 31, 2007 – Cdn$21.0 million at an average rate of US$1.04).

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

The Corporation does not consider these contracts to be hedges for accounting purposes and has determined these contracts to be derivative instruments, the fair value of which was a liability of $0.1 million at June 30, 2008 (December 31, 2007 – liability of $0.6 million). This liability has been included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets. For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $2.2 million has been included in other expense on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of income related to these contracts (2007 – $0.6 million gain). For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $1.5 million has been included in other expense related to these contracts (2007 – $1.1 million gain).

 

b)

Embedded Derivatives

 

The Corporation enters into agreements to purchase molybdenum at prices to be determined in the future. The future pricing mechanism of these agreements constitutes an embedded derivative which must be bi-furcated and separately recorded. Changes to the fair value of the embedded derivative are included in the determination of net income. At June 30, 2008, the fair value of these embedded derivatives was a liability of $0.1 million (December 31, 2007 – $0.3 million). For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $0.7 million has been included in operating expenses on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of income (2007 – $13.2 million loss). For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $0.2 million has been included in operating expenses (2007 – $13.2 million loss).

 

c)

Forward Sales Contracts

 

The Corporation has forward sales contracts with fixed-price agreements under which it is required to sell certain future molybdenum production at prices that are different than the prevailing market price. Forward sales contracts in place at June 30, 2008 cover the period 2008 to 2011. At June 30, 2008, certain contracts have a positive mark-to-market value totaling $2.0 million which has been included in other assets on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets (December 31, 2007 – $2.4 million). In addition, certain contracts have a negative mark-to-market value totalling $7.8 million which has been included in severance and other liabilities on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets (December 31, 2007 – $9.5 million) (see Note 9). For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $1.5 million related to these forward sales contracts has been included in molybdenum sales on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of income (2007 – $1.1 million loss). For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, a gain of $1.3 million related to these forward sales contracts has been included in molybdenum sales (2007 – $8.9 million loss).

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

5.

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Mining properties

 

$

325.4

$

333.2

Mining equipment

 

 

168.6

 

150.1

Processing facilities

 

 

102.3

 

101.0

Deferred stripping costs

 

 

47.1

 

34.2

Construction in progress

 

 

20.4

 

6.2

Development properties

 

 

2.6

 

2.3

Other

 

 

0.5

 

0.5

 

 

 

666.9

 

627.5

Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

(82.1)

 

(60.7)

 

 

$

584.8

$

566.8

 


The following table summarizes activity related to stripping costs that have been deferred:

 


(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Balance, beginning of period

$

35.0

$

6.9

 

$

33.8

$

Costs deferred

 

10.1

 

8.8

 

 

12.9

 

15.6

Amortization of previously deferred costs

 

(1.6)

 

 

 

(3.2)

 

Balance, end of period

$

43.5

$

15.7

 

$

43.5

$

15.6

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

6.

Joint Venture

 

Endako Molybdenum Mine Joint Venture is an unincorporated joint venture in which the Corporation has a 75% interest. The following tables present a summary of the Corporation’s 75% pro-rata share of the assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, net earnings and cash flows of the joint venture.

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

81.1

$

68.5

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

$

291.5

$

287.9

Goodwill

 

$

42.3

$

43.5

Other long-term assets

 

$

4.4

$

4.5

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

17.1

$

6.7

Other liabilities

 

$

100.4

$

103.2

 


 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Revenue

$

61.7

$

46.1

 

$

117.0

$

97.7

Cost of sales

$

18.8

$

17.9

 

$

39.8

$

42.5

Income before income and mining taxes

$

42.0

$

24.6

 

$

77.4

$

51.3

Cash flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

$

49.9

$

38.4

 

$

81.8

$

72.5

Investing

$

(17.6)

$

(0.3)

 

$

(20.9)

$

(0.4)

Financing

$

$

 

$

$

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

7.

Long-term Debt

 

Long-term debt consists of:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

First Lien

 

$

$

236.1

Equipment loans

 

 

5.4

 

6.7

 

 

 

5.4

 

242.8

Less: Finance fees

 

 

 

(5.4)

 

 

 

5.4

 

237.4

Less: Current portion

 

 

(3.3)

 

(67.2)

 

 

$

2.1

$

170.2


 

In June 2008, the Corporation made payments totaling $219.4 million to fully settle remaining amounts owing on its First Lien credit facility. In connection with the repayment of the First Lien credit facility, the Corporation expensed the remaining $4.4 million in deferred finance fees.

 

The Corporation’s equipment loans are collateralized by mining equipment and are scheduled to mature no later than 2010. These loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 200 basis points. At June 30, 2008, the one-month LIBOR rate applicable to this facility was 2.46% (December 31, 2007 – 4.60%).

 

8.

Contractual Sales Obligations

 

On acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals Company USA, the Corporation acquired a contractual agreement to sell up to 10% of certain production at the Thompson Creek Mine at an amount that may be less than the then prevailing market price. Deliveries under this contract commenced in 2007 and continue through to 2011. As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had recorded a liability of $8.6 million related to future deliveries under this agreement (December 31, 2007 – $9.7 million). As this contractual agreement is satisfied by delivery of product, the liability is being drawn down with an offsetting adjustment to molybdenum sales in the determination of net income.

 

In the three month period ended June 30, 2008, $0.6 million of this liability has been realized and released to molybdenum sales in the determination of net income (2007 – $0.1 million). In the six month period ended June 30, 2008, $1.1 million of this liability has been realized and included in molybdenum sales in the determination of net income (2007 – $0.1 million).

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

9.

Severance and Other Liabilities

 

Severance and other liabilities consist of:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Severance and retention liability

 

$

13.5

$

10.8

Forward sales contracts (Note 4(c))

 

 

7.8

 

9.5

 

 

$

21.3

$

20.3

 

The Corporation maintains an employee severance and retention program for certain individuals employed by Thompson Creek USA. As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had recorded a liability of $13.5 million related to this program (December 31, 2007 – $10.8 million). The Corporation has set aside funding for this liability by making periodic contributions to a trust fund based upon program participants’ salaries. The trust fund assets totalled $13.3 million at June 30, 2008 (December 31, 2007 – $10.0 million) and have been presented as restricted cash, a long-term asset, on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

10.

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The following table details items affecting asset retirement obligations for future mine closure and reclamation costs in connection with the Corporation’s Thompson Creek Mine, Endako Mine and Davidson Project:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Thompson

Creek Mine

Endako

Mine

Davidson

Project

Total

At December 31, 2006

$

20.9

$

4.9

$

0.2

$

26.0

Adjustments to acquisition value

 

0.8

 

0.2

 

 

1.0

Revisions to expected cash flows

 

(2.2)

 

(0.9)

 

 

(3.1)

Accretion

 

1.4

 

0.3

 

 

1.7

Reclamation spending

 

 

(0.1)

 

 

(0.1)

Foreign exchange

 

 

0.9

 

 

0.9

At December 31, 2007

 

20.9

 

5.3

 

0.2

 

26.4

Revisions to expected cash flows

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.5

Accretion

 

0.5

 

0.2

 

 

0.7

Foreign exchange

 

 

(0.2)

 

 

(0.2)

At June 30, 2008

$

21.9

$

5.3

$

0.2

$

27.4

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

11.

Common Share Capital and Common Share Warrants

 

a)

Common Shares

 

The following table summarizes common share transactions:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

 

Number of

Shares

(000’s)

Amount

Balance, December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

100,528

$

210.8

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

4,720

 

22.2

Warrants exercised

 

 

 

 

 

5,116

 

4.1

Private placement

 

 

 

 

 

3,000

 

31.9

Issue costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.9)

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

113,364

 

268.1

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

766

 

8.4

Equity issue

 

 

 

 

 

10,915

 

230.3

Issue costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12.2)

Balance, June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

125,045

$

494.6

 

In June 2008, the Corporation completed an equity financing of 10,914,700 common shares at a price of Cdn$21.50 for net proceeds of $218.1 million.

 

b)

Common Share Warrants

 

The following table summarizes common share warrant transactions:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

 

Number of

Warrants

(000’s)

Amount

Balance, December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

29,630

$

35.4

Warrants exercised

 

 

 

 

 

(5,116)

 

(0.4)

Warrants expired

 

 

 

 

 

(8)

 

Balance, December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008

 

 

 

24,506

$

35.0

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

12.

Stock-based Compensation

 

The Corporation uses the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation and recognized an expense of $6.5 million and $8.2 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively, (2007 – $5.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively,) for its stock-based compensation plan. The stock-based compensation expense recorded in each period includes costs related to option awards made during the period as well as the amortization of costs of prior period awards that did not vest at the grant date.

 

Options awarded by the Corporation have a term of five years and vest at the time of award or over a period of two years. The fair value of stock options granted was computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions for the periods noted:

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Number of options granted

1,080,000

965,000

 

1,105,000

1,465,000

Expected life (years)

4.4

5.0

 

4.4

5.0

Risk-free interest rate

3.1%

4.2%

 

3.1%

4.1%

Expected volatility

50.4%

45.7%

 

50.4%

45.6%

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

 

0.0%

0.0%

Exercise price

Cdn$23.10

Cdn$17.33

 

Cdn$23.00

Cdn$15.01

Fair value of options granted

Cdn$9.83

Cdn$7.91

 

Cdn$9.81

Cdn$6.65

 

The following table summarizes the status and changes of the stock-option plan:

 

 

 

 

Options

Outstanding

(000’s)

Weighted-

average

Exercise Price

per Option

(Cdn$)

Balance, December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

9,651

$

5.28

Options granted

 

 

 

 

 

2,565

$

17.47

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

(4,720)

$

3.50

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

7,496

$

10.57

Options granted

 

 

 

 

 

1,105

$

23.00

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

(766)

$

7.50

Balance, June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

7,835

$

12.63

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

13.

Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Corporation has entered into commitments to buy Canadian dollars at future dates at established exchange rates (see Note 4)a)).

 

The Corporation has committed to sell a certain amount of production at a defined price that may be less than market (see Note 4)c) and Note 8).

 

In the normal course of operations, the Corporation enters into agreements for the purchase of molybdenum. As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had commitments to purchase approximately 5.4 million pounds of molybdenum, including approximately 2.6 million pounds in the balance of 2008 and 1.4 million pounds in each of 2009 and 2010.

 

As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had commitments related to the purchase of major mill equipment for the Endako mill expansion of approximately $49.6 million. These purchases are anticipated to be made over the next two year period.

 

In January 2008, a payment of $100.0 million was made to the former shareholders of Thompson Creek Metals Company USA to settle an acquisition price adjustment recorded in 2007 related to the market price of molybdenum in 2007. The Corporation may be responsible for a further contingent payment in early 2010 of $25.0 million if the average price of molybdenum exceeds $15.00 per pound in 2009.

 

14.

Interest and Finance Fees

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Interest expense

$

3.3

$

8.1

 

$

9.4

$

18.7

Finance fees

 

4.8

 

1.6

 

 

5.4

 

6.4

Debt prepayment premium

 

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

$

8.1

$

9.7

 

$

14.8

$

27.6

 

In connection with the repayment of the First Lien credit facility in June 2008 (see note 7), the Corporation expensed the remaining $4.4 million in deferred finance fees.

 

15.

Other Expense and (Income)

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Loss (gain) on foreign exchange

$

0.3

$

2.6

 

$

(1.2)

$

2.5

Gain on derivative instruments

 

(2.2)

 

(0.6)

 

 

(1.6)

 

(1.4)

Sundry

 

(0.2)

 

(0.1)

 

 

 

0.3

 

$

(2.1)

$

1.9

 

$

(2.8)

$

1.4

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

16.

Income and Mining Taxes

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Current income and mining taxes

$

25.5

$

34.0

 

$

51.0

$

71.8

Future income and mining taxes recoverable

 

1.8

 

(7.8)

 

 

(4.5)

 

(28.3)

 

$

27.3

$

26.2

 

$

46.5

$

43.5


 

Income and mining taxes differ from the amount that would result from applying the Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates to earnings before income taxes. The differences result from the following items:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Income before income and mining taxes

$

87.7

$

83.0

 

$

153.7

$

148.0

Combined Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates

 

31.00%

 

34.12%

 

 

31.00%

 

34.12%

Income taxes based on above rates

$

27.2

$

28.3

 

$

47.6

$

50.5

Increase (decrease) to income taxes due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Difference in statutory tax rates on

earnings of foreign operations

 

3.6

 

2.7

 

 

6.1

 

4.4

Provincial and state mining taxes

 

4.2

 

2.5

 

 

7.8

 

5.2

Withholding taxes

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.3

 

Non-deductible expenses

 

1.7

 

0.9

 

 

3.4

 

1.6

Non-taxable income

 

(0.6)

 

 

 

(1.0)

 

Depletion allowance

 

(8.3)

 

(7.6)

 

 

(15.2)

 

(17.2)

Change in valuation allowance

 

0.6

 

0.3

 

 

0.6

 

0.9

Impact of reduction in tax rates on

future income and mining taxes

 

 

 

 

(2.6)

 

Other

 

(1.3)

 

(0.9)

 

 

(0.5)

 

(1.9)

Income and mining taxes

$

27.3

$

26.2

 

$

46.5

$

43.5

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

17.

Net Income per Share

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Net income

$

60.4

$

56.8

 

$

107.2

$

104.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average number of shares

outstanding (000’s)

 

116,902

 

111,224

 

 

115,180

 

107,258

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common share warrants

 

14,214

 

11,539

 

 

13,119

 

7,714

Stock options

 

2,751

 

4,094

 

 

2,780

 

3,817

Diluted weighted-average number of shares

outstanding (000’s)

 

133,867

 

126,857

 

 

131,079

 

118,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.52

$

0.51

 

$

0.93

$

0.97

Diluted

$

0.45

$

0.45

 

$

0.82

$

0.88

 


For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, 1,265,000 and 2,172,000 stock options, respectively, (2007 – 960,000 stock options for both periods) have been excluded from the computation of diluted securities as these would be considered to be anti-dilutive.

 

18.

Related Party Transactions

 

Consolidated sales to members of a group of companies affiliated with the other participant in the Endako Mine joint venture were $65.9 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2008, representing 27.0% of the Corporation’s total revenues for this period (2007 – $46.5 million and 18.7%, respectively), and were $120.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2008, representing 24.1% of the Corporation’s total revenues for this period (2007 – $92.6 million and 17.7%, respectively). For the three month period ended June 30, 2008, the Corporation recorded management fee income of $0.2 million (2007 – $0.1 million) and selling and marketing costs of $0.4 million (2007 – $0.3 million) from this group of companies. For the six month period ended June 30, 2008, the Corporation recorded management fee income of $0.4 million (2007 – $0.3 million) and selling and marketing costs of $0.8 million (2007 – $0.6 million) from this group of companies. At June 30, 2008, the Corporation’s accounts receivable included $19.3 million owing from this group of companies (December 31, 2007 – $8.9 million).

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

19.

Supplementary Cash Flow Information

 

(US$ in millions)

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

 

2008

2007

Change in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

$

13.7

$

12.7

 

$

(26.1)

$

(15.8)

Product inventory

 

0.8

 

(53.1)

 

 

21.8

 

7.8

Material and supplies inventory

 

(1.0)

 

0.1

 

 

(5.9)

 

Prepaid expense and other current assets

 

0.6

 

(0.2)

 

 

0.7

 

(0.6)

Income and mining taxes recoverable

 

 

(11.9)

 

 

13.4

 

(11.9)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(33.7)

 

28.1

 

 

(14.0)

 

38.4

Income and mining taxes payable

 

1.1

 

(43.5)

 

 

2.8

 

(31.0)

 

$

(18.5)

$

(67.8)

 

$

(7.3)

$

(13.1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash interest paid

$

8.1

$

11.4

 

$

13.1

$

24.2

Cash income taxes paid

$

23.5

$

105.4

 

$

33.7

$

116.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

43.7

$

77.7

Cash equivalents

 

 

35.6

 

36.0

 

 

$

79.3

$

113.7

 

Cash equivalents consist of deposits and money market instruments issued or guaranteed by major financial institutions and governments that have an original maturity date of less than 90 days.

 

20.

Financial Risk Management

 

The Corporation’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks which include foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.

 

The Corporation enters into foreign exchange forward contracts, molybdenum forward sales contracts, molybdenum purchase contracts and an interest rate cap contract to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange, molybdenum prices and interest rates. The Corporation does not trade derivatives.

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The US dollar is the functional currency of the majority of the Corporation’s activities. However, the Canadian dollar is the functional currency of the Corporation’s interest in its joint venture operation. The Corporation has potential currency exposures in respect of items denominated in currencies other than the operations’ functional currency. The Corporations foreign exchange exposures include:

 

Transactional exposure on its investment in a Canadian dollar self sustaining operation as molybdenum sales are denominated in US dollars and the majority of operating expenses are in Canadian dollars;

 

- 17 -




THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

 

Translational exposure on its investment in a Canadian dollar self sustaining operation whose net assets are exposed to foreign currency translation risk; and

 

Transactional and translational exposure to Canadian dollar transactions and balances in US dollar functional currency operations.

 

The Corporation enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage these exposures. As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had forward exchange contracts for Cdn$24.0 million to sell US dollars / buy Canadian dollars at a weighted average exchange rate of US$0.99. All foreign exchange forward contracts are due within the year. As at June 30, 2008, the fair value of these contracts is a liability of $0.1 million.

 

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, with other variables unchanged, a $0.01 strengthening (weakening) of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar would have an insignificant impact on net earnings and other comprehensive income.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

The Corporation has invested and borrowed at variable rates. Cash and cash equivalents receive interest based on market interest rates. The Corporation’s debt facilities are variable rate facilities based on LIBOR rates. The Corporation has entered into an interest rate cap agreement limiting the LIBOR rate to 6% on a specified amount of the First Lien credit facility.

 

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, with other variables unchanged, a 1% change in the LIBOR rate would have an insignificant impact on net earnings. There would be no effect on other comprehensive income.

 

Commodity Price Risk

 

The Corporation enters into molybdenum sales contracts where it sells future molybdenum production with fixed prices. These fixed prices may be different than the quoted market prices at the date of sale. The Corporation physically delivers molybdenum under these contracts; however, has chosen not to use the normal usage exemption and therefore treats these contracts as non-financial derivatives. The fair value is recorded on the balance sheet with changes in fair value recorded in revenue. The fair value is calculated using a discounted cash flow based on estimated forward prices. As long-term molybdenum prices are not based on an organized forward market, the Corporation uses the average of molybdenum price forecasts from various metals industry analysts as the estimated forward price.

 

As at June 30, 2008, the fair value of the Corporation’s fixed forward sales contracts are as follows:

 

(US$ in millions except per pound amounts)

2008

2009

2010

2011

Fair value – asset

$

$

$

$

2.0

Fair value – liability

$

4.9

$

0.6

$

2.3

$

Molybdenum committed (000’s lb)

 

857

 

123

 

490

 

416

Average price ($/lb)

$

27.52

$

25.00

$

17.00

$

21.00

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

The Corporation also enters into molybdenum purchase agreements with provisional pricing mechanisms where the final prices are determined by quoted market prices subsequent to the date of the purchase. As a result the value of the trade payable changes as the underlying market price changes. This component of the contract is an embedded derivative, which is initially recorded at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in operating expenses.

 

As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities included amounts owing related to purchases for 1.1 million pounds of molybdenum with provisional pricing mechanisms. The fair value of the Corporation’s embedded derivative related to these liabilities was a liability of $0.1 million at June 30, 2008. These contracts will mature within the year.

 

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, with other variables unchanged, a 10% change in molybdenum price would have an insignificant impact on the change in the fair value of the molybdenum forward sales contracts and the provisionally priced molybdenum purchase contracts. As at June 30, 2008, there would be no effect on other comprehensive income.

 

Credit Risk

 

The Corporation is exposed to credit risk from its accounts receivable and its money market investments. Counterparties to money market investments are established financial institutions and governments. The Corporation manages its credit risk from money market investments by establishing approved counterparties and assigning credit limits to each counterparty.

 

The Corporation manages its credit risk from its accounts receivable through established credit monitoring activities. As at June 30, 2008 the Corporation had five customers which owed the Corporation more than $5.0 million each and accounted for approximately 58% of all receivables owing including a $20.2 million balance relating to one customer group. There were a further two customers having balances greater than $3.0 million but less than $5.0 million that accounted for 7% of total receivables. The Corporation’s maximum credit risk exposure is the carrying value of its accounts receivable.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

The Corporation manages its liquidity risk by maintaining cash and cash equivalent balances and by utilizing its line of credit. Surplus cash is invested in a range of less than 90 day money market instruments as per the Corporation’s investment policy. As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation had an unutilized line of credit of $22.5 million.

 

As at June 30, 2008, contractual undiscounted cash flow requirements for financial liabilities, including interest payments are as follows:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

2008

2009 to

2011

2012

onward

Total

Accounts payable

$

53.1

$

$

$

53.1

Long-term debt

$

5.4

$

$

$

5.4

Currency contracts

$

23.7

$

$

$

23.7

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities by Category

 

As at June 30, 2008, the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

 

 

Loans and receivables

Held at fair value

Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost

Total

Financial Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

$

35.6

$

43.7

$

79.3

Accounts receivable

$

109.3

$

$

$

109.3

Commodity contracts

$

$

2.0

$

$

2.0

Restricted cash

$

$

13.9

$

$

13.9

Reclamation deposits

$

$

27.2

$

$

27.2

Financial Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

$

$

53.1

$

53.1

Long-term debt

$

$

$

5.4

$

5.4

Currency and commodity contracts

$

$

7.9

$

$

7.9

 

Fair Values

 

Cash equivalents represent money market instruments with maturity less than 90 days and are carried at fair value. The carrying value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The currency and commodity contracts are derivative instruments and therefore they are carried at their fair value. The carrying amount of the long-term debt is at amortized cost and as it is variable rate debt its carrying value approximates fair value.

 

As at June 30, 2008, the carrying values and the fair values of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities are shown in the following table:

 

(US$ in millions)

Carrying

value

Fair

value

Financial Assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

79.3

$

79.3

Accounts receivable

$

109.3

$

109.3

Commodity contracts

$

2.0

$

2.0

Restricted cash

$

13.9

$

13.9

Reclamation deposits

$

27.2

$

27.2

Financial Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

53.1

$

53.1

Long term debt

$

5.4

$

5.4

Currency and commodity contracts

$

7.9

$

7.9

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

Pledged Financial Assets

 

The Corporation has financial assets that are pledged for employee compensation and reclamation obligations. The Corporation maintains a separate trust fund to satisfy its obligation to employees under a severance and retention compensation arrangement. Reclamation deposits are maintained to satisfy the Corporation’s obligation for future reclamation expenditures at its mine sites.

 

21.

Capital Risk Management

 

The Corporation defines its capital as follows:

 

Shareholders’ equity;

 

Long-term debt; and

 

Short-term debt.

 

Capital as defined above as at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was as follows:

 

(US$ in millions)

 

 

June 30

2008

December 31

2007

Shareholders’ equity

 

$

819.3

$

487.6

Long-term debt

 

 

5.4

 

237.4

 

 

$

824.7

$

725.0

 

The Corporation’s objectives with regard to its capital are:

 

Maintain adequate capital to operate its business;

 

Optimize debt levels;

 

Comply with financial covenants on outstanding debt; and

 

Incur short-term borrowing only to meet working capital needs.

 

The Corporation’s capital structure is managed and adjusted as necessary by monitoring economic conditions, debt and equity markets, and changes to the Corporation’s plans. Covenants relating to existing debt are monitored regularly to ensure compliance. Outstanding debt is reviewed from time to time to determine if it contains the most favourable terms available to the Corporation or if the Corporation should reduce the amount outstanding from cash available or new share issues.

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

22.

Segment Information

 

The Corporation has two operating segments, being the mining, milling, roasting and sale of molybdenum products at the Corporation’s US and Canadian operations. Geographic segment information for the three and six month periods ended and as at June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

(US$ in millions)

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Inter-segment

sales

Total

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

182.4

$

62.2

$

(5.0)

$

239.6

Tolling and calcining

 

4.3

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

186.7

 

62.2

 

(5.0)

 

243.9

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

117.1

 

13.3

 

(4.7)

 

125.7

Selling and marketing

 

1.7

 

0.8

 

 

2.5

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

6.1

 

3.8

 

 

9.9

Accretion

 

0.3

 

0.1

 

 

0.4

 

 

125.2

 

18.0

 

(4.7)

 

138.5

Income from mining and

processing

$

61.5

$

44.2

$

(0.3)

$

105.4

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

(US$ in millions)

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Inter-segment

sales

Total

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

378.1

$

116.7

$

(5.0)

$

489.8

Tolling and calcining

 

8.9

 

 

 

8.9

 

 

387.0

 

116.7

 

(5.0)

 

498.7

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

267.9

 

29.1

 

(4.7)

 

292.3

Selling and marketing

 

3.5

 

1.5

 

 

5.0

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

10.5

 

7.1

 

 

17.6

Accretion

 

0.9

 

0.2

 

 

1.1

 

 

282.8

 

37.9

 

(4.7)

 

316.0

Income from mining and

processing

$

104.2

$

78.8

$

(0.3)

$

182.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2008

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Corporate

Total

Capital expenditures

$

17.5

$

20.9

$

$

38.4

Capital assets

$

290.4

$

291.5

$

2.9

$

584.8

Goodwill

$

80.0

$

42.3

$

$

122.3

Total assets

$

628.4

$

458.1

$

11.6

$

1,098.1

Total liabilities

$

152.3

$

124.5

$

2.0

$

278.8

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(US$ in millions)

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Inter-segment

sales

Total

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

195.9

$

45.4

$

$

241.3

Tolling and calcining

 

6.5

 

 

 

6.5

 

 

202.4

 

45.4

 

 

247.8

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

116.4

 

11.4

 

 

127.8

Selling and marketing

 

2.8

 

0.7

 

 

3.5

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

7.2

 

4.8

 

 

12.0

Accretion

 

0.3

 

0.1

 

 

0.4

 

 

126.7

 

17.0

 

 

143.7

Income from mining and

processing

$

75.7

$

28.4

$

$

104.1

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(US$ in millions)

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Inter-segment

sales

Total

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

404.7

$

97.3

$

$

502.0

Tolling and calcining

 

13.7

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

418.4

 

97.3

 

 

515.7

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

261.5

 

28.0

 

 

289.5

Selling and marketing

 

3.9

 

1.2

 

 

5.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

17.5

 

10.6

 

 

28.1

Accretion

 

0.6

 

0.2

 

 

0.8

 

 

283.5

 

40.0

 

 

323.5

Income from mining and

processing

$

134.9

$

57.3

$

$

192.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2007

US

Operations

Canadian

Operations

Corporate

Total

Capital expenditures

$

4.2

$

0.4

$

1.0

$

5.6

Capital assets

$

344.1

$

140.7

$

2.6

$

487.4

Goodwill

$

62.8

$

39.9

$

$

102.7

Total assets

$

639.2

$

237.1

$

110.9

$

987.2

Total liabilities

$

210.8

$

66.9

$

316.1

$

593.8

 

 

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EXHIBIT 2



THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation of Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (“Thompson Creek” or the “Corporation”) is prepared as at August 7, 2008, and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation and the notes thereto for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007. All dollar amounts are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Additional information on the Corporation is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements. Please refer to the cautionary language on page 19.

 

Introduction

 

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. is a Canadian molybdenum mining company with vertically integrated mining, milling, processing and marketing operations in Canada and the United States (“US”). The Corporation’s operations include the Thompson Creek Mine (mine and mill) in Idaho, the Langeloth Metallurgical Facility in Pennsylvania and a 75% joint venture interest in the Endako Molybdenum Mine Joint Venture (“Endako Mine”) (mine, mill and roaster) in British Columbia. In addition, the Corporation is permitting the Davidson molybdenum property (“Davidson Project”), located in British Columbia.

 

Second Quarter 2008 Overview

 

The Corporation’s operating mines performed well through the first half of 2008. Overall production volumes were higher and unit costs were lower than management’s expectations and the Corporation remains on track to achieve its previously announced guidance for 2008. Molybdenum production in the second quarter was up over the first quarter of 2008, with output at the Thompson Creek Mine increasing 10% and the Corporation’s share of Endako Mine production increasing 12%. In addition, molybdenum production was up over the second quarter of 2007, with a 70% increase in output at the Thompson Creek Mine and a 4% increase in the Corporation’s share of Endako Mine production. On a year to date basis, output at the Thompson Creek Mine was up 23% and the Corporation’s share of Endako Mine production was up 12% over the comparative period in 2007.

 

Operational and financial highlights of the second quarter of 2008 include:

 

Molybdenum production in the second quarter of 2008 improved from the first quarter of 2008 with Thompson Creek Mine producing 4.0 million pounds and the Corporation’s share of the Endako Mine production being 2.2 million pounds.

 

Molybdenum sold in the second quarter of 2008 was 7.3 million pounds, including 2.9 million pounds from the Thompson Creek Mine and 1.9 million pounds from the Corporation’s 75% interest in the Endako Mine, with the remaining sales coming from purchased concentrates that were processed and sold. Volumes sold were lower than the 7.7 million pounds sold in the first quarter of 2008 primarily due to a scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Langeloth facility.

 

The average price realized on molybdenum sales in the second quarter of 2008 was $32.68 per pound.

 

 


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $243.9 million, $3.9 million lower than revenues of $247.8 million for the second quarter in 2007. This decline reflects lower sales volume in 2008, partially offset by the effects of stronger realizations on molybdenum sales in the current year period.

 

Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $60.4 million or $0.52 per basic and $0.45 per diluted common share, compared to $56.8 million or $0.51 per basic and $0.45 per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2007.

 

The Corporation issued 10,914,700 common shares from treasury in the second quarter for net proceeds of $218.1 million. These proceeds were used to retire the remaining $219.4 million in long-term debt incurred for the acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals Company USA.

 

The Endako expansion project commenced detailed engineering and procurement during the second quarter. The expansion will increase the milling capacity at the Endako Mine from the current 28,000 tonnes per day to 50,000 tonnes per day by 2010.

 

2

 

 


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Selected Second Quarter Information

(Unaudited)

 

(US$ in millions except per pound and

per share amounts)

Three months ended

June 30

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

2008

2007

Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum production from mines (000’s lb) 1

 

6,184

 

4,466

 

11,773

 

9,899

Molybdenum sold (000’s lb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thompson Creek Mine and Endako Mine production 1

4,830

 

5,079

 

8,912

 

12,936

Concentrate purchased, processed and resold

 

2,500

 

3,075

 

6,072

 

5,704

 

 

7,330

 

8,154

 

14,984

 

18,640

Realized price ($/lb)

$

32.68

$

29.59

$

32.69

$

26.93

Weighted-average cash operating expenses ($/lb) 2

$

7.49

$

5.66

$

8.89

$

7.44

Financial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

239.6

$

241.3

$

489.8

$

502.0

Tolling and calcining

 

4.3

 

6.5

 

8.9

 

13.7

 

 

243.9

 

247.8

 

498.7

 

515.7

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

125.7

 

127.8

 

292.3

 

289.5

Selling and marketing

 

2.5

 

3.5

 

5.0

 

5.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

9.9

 

12.0

 

17.6

 

28.1

Accretion

 

0.4

 

0.4

 

1.1

 

0.8

 

 

138.5

 

143.7

 

316.0

 

323.5

Income from mining and processing

$

105.4

$

104.1

$

182.7

$

192.2

Net income

$

60.4

$

56.8

$

107.2

$

104.5

Net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- basic

$

0.52

$

0.51

$

0.93

$

0.97

- diluted

$

0.45

$

0.45

$

0.82

$

0.88

Cash flow provided by operating activities

$

62.9

$

0.4

$

126.3

$

105.4

 

 

 

 

 


June 30


2008


December 31


2007

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

$

79.3

$

113.7

Total assets

 

 

 

 

$

1,098.1

$

1,109.7

Total long-term debt

 

 

 

 

$

5.4

$

237.4

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

$

278.8

$

622.1

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

$

819.3

$

487.6

Shares outstanding (000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

125,045

 

113,364

 

1

Includes molybdenum produced at Thompson Creek Mine and the Corporation’s share of the Endako Mine production; excludes molybdenum produced from purchased concentrate.

2

Weighted-average of Thompson Creek Mine and Endako Mine cash operating expenses for product sold in the period; excludes the effect of purchase price adjustments recorded on acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals Company USA and excludes amortization of deferred stripping costs. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Cash Operating Expenses for additional information.

 

 

3

 

 


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Operations Review

 

Thompson Creek Mine

 

The following is a summary of the Thompson Creek Mine’s operating and financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

 

(US$ in millions except per pound amounts)

Three months ended

June 30

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

2008

2007

Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined (000’s ore tonnes)

 

2,109

 

753

 

5,531

 

2,322

Milled (000’s tonnes)

 

2,330

 

1,885

 

4,601

 

3,534

Grade (% molybdenum)

 

0.091

 

0.068

 

0.088

 

0.089

Recovery (%)

 

86.93

 

75.00

 

86.71

 

83.30

Molybdenum production (000’s lb)

 

3,982

 

2,343

 

7,613

 

6,185

Molybdenum sold (000’s lb)

 

2,928

 

3,438

 

5,325

 

9,182

Realized price ($/lb)

$

31.92

$

29.32

$

31.79

$

26.32

Cash operating expenses ($/lb) 1

$

7.83

$

5.05

$

9.40

$

7.43

Financial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

93.5

$

100.9

$

169.3

$

241.6

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

22.9

 

17.4

 

50.1

 

97.8

Selling and marketing

 

1.4

 

2.0

 

2.4

 

2.8

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

4.4

 

5.2

 

6.7

 

12.6

Accretion

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

0.9

 

0.6

 

 

29.0

 

24.9

 

60.1

 

113.8

Income from mining and processing

$

64.5

$

76.0

$

109.2

$

127.8

 

1

See Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Cash Operating Expenses for additional information.

 

 

The Thompson Creek Mine produced 4.0 million pounds of molybdenum in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 2.3 million pounds in the second quarter of 2007. Mining activity in the second quarter of 2008 occurred in Phase 6 of the mine and the grade of ore mined was considerably higher than in the prior year period, averaging 0.091% molybdenum over the quarter. In the comparable 2007 quarter, mining activity was transitioning between Phase 5 and Phase 6 and much of the production in this period was from lower grade, stockpiled material with the grade averaging 0.068% molybdenum over the quarter. Higher recoveries and higher throughput also contributed to the increase in volumes produced.

 

Molybdenum sold from Thompson Creek Mine material was 2.9 million pounds resulting in $93.5 million of sales revenue in the second quarter of 2008. In the comparable quarter of 2007 molybdenum sold was 3.4 million pounds resulting in sales revenue of $100.9 million. Sales volumes in the current quarter are 15% lower than the same quarter in 2007. Inventory was built up in the quarter due to a scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Langeloth facility from mid-April 2008 to mid-May 2008. It is expected that this inventory will be reduced to more usual levels through additional sales in the third quarter of 2008. Realized prices were stronger, averaging $31.92 per pound in the second quarter of 2008, $2.60 per pound or 9% higher than prices realized in the same period last year, mitigating some of the effects of the decrease in sales volume.

 

 

4

 

 


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2008 of $22.9 million were $5.5 million or 32% more than the comparable 2007 quarter as input costs for fuel, grinding media, consumables and labour increased in 2008. Cash operating expenses per pound of $7.83 in the 2008 quarter were $2.78 per pound or 55% higher than the comparative 2007 quarter. The input cost increases listed above and higher-cost opening inventory that was sold during the quarter contributed to the higher unit costs compared to the 2007 quarter. Cash operating costs per pound are trending down over the last three quarters (Q4 2007 - $14.18; Q1 2008 - $11.33; Q2 2008 - $7.83) as access to the core of the Phase 6 ore body improves and as ore grade and recoveries from this material continues to increase.

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $4.4 million, $0.8 million or 15% less than the second quarter of 2007. This decrease can primarily be attributed to an increased mineral reserve base established in late 2007.

 

During the first six months of 2008 Thompson Creek Mine molybdenum production was 7.6 million pounds compared to 6.2 million pounds in comparative period in 2007. The 23% increase in 2008 molybdenum production largely resulted from better recoveries and increased mill operating days. Milling began operating 7 days a week, from the previous 5 days per week, in late April 2007 thus increasing throughput volumes. While ore grades were similar between the periods, during 2007 ore came from Phase 5 that was mostly depleted and ore grades declined over the period as marginal ore was mined and more low-grade stockpiled material was milled. In 2008 ore was mined from the new Phase 6 area and grades have increased over the period as mining moves to the core of the ore body.

 

Molybdenum sold from Thompson Creek Mine material was 5.3 million pounds resulting in $169.3 million of sales revenue in the first six months of 2008. In the comparable period of 2007 molybdenum sold was 9.2 million pounds resulting in sales revenue of $241.6 million. The 42% decline in sales volume, even though production increased, was a result of significant changes in opening and closing inventories in both periods. In 2007, opening inventory was high and was reduced by period end resulting in sales significantly in excess of production. In 2008, mining lower grade material from the margin of Phase 6 near the end of 2007 limited inventory available at the beginning of 2008. In addition, inventory was built up in the current 2008 period due to the scheduled maintenance shutdown taken in the period at the Langeloth facility. Inventory is expected to be reduced during the third quarter of 2008. Realized prices were stronger, averaging $31.79 per pound in the first six months of 2008, $5.47 per pound or 21% higher than prices realized in the same period last year, mitigating some of the effects of the decrease in volume.

 

Operating expenses in the first six months of 2008 of $50.1 million were $47.7 million or 49% less than the comparable period in 2007. Much of this decrease can be attributed to a purchase price adjustment of $29.6 million related to inventory acquired on the purchase of Thompson Creek Metals Company USA being included in operating expenses in the first six months of 2007. Lower sales volumes also accounted for a portion of the decrease in total operating expenses. Cash operating expenses per pound of $9.40 in the 2008 period were $1.97 per pound or 27% higher than the comparative 2007 period. Increases in fuel, grinding media, consumables and labour costs accounted for much of the change. Higher-cost opening inventory produced from marginal Phase 6 ore and low-grade stockpiled material was sold in early 2008, contributing to increased cash operating expenses for this period.

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the first six months of 2008 was $6.7 million or 47% less than the first six months of 2007. This decrease can primarily be attributed to an increased mineral reserve base established in late 2007.

 

 

5

 

 


THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Endako Mine

 

The following is a summary of the Corporation’s 75% share of the Endako Mine’s operating and financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

 

(US$ in millions except per pound amounts)

Three months ended

June 30

Six months ended

June 30

2008

2007

2008

2007

Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined (000’s ore tonnes)

 

2,220

 

1,909

 

4,027

 

3,601

Milled (000’s tonnes)

 

2,114

 

1,942

 

3,975

 

3,713

Grade (% molybdenum)

 

0.064

 

0.065

 

0.067

 

0.061

Recovery (%)

 

75.39

 

76.36

 

77.07

 

74.66

Molybdenum production (000’s lb)

 

2,202

 

2,123

 

4,160

 

3,714

Molybdenum sold (000’s lb)

 

1,902

 

1,641

 

3,587

 

3,754

Realized price ($/lb)

$

32.70

$

27.69

$

32.53

$

25.92

Cash operating expenses ($/lb) 1

$

6.99

$

6.92

$

8.11

$

7.46

Financial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum sales

$

62.2

$

45.4

$

116.7

$

97.3

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

13.3

 

11.4

 

29.1

 

28.0

Selling and marketing

 

0.8

 

0.7

 

1.5

 

1.2

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

3.8

 

4.8

 

7.1

 

10.6

Accretion

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

 

18.0

 

17.0

 

37.9

 

40.0

Income from mining and processing

$

44.2

$

28.4

$

78.8

$

57.3

 

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See Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Cash Operating Expenses for additional information.

 

 

The Corporation’s share of molybdenum production at the Endako Mine in the second quarter of 2008 was 2.2 million pounds, consistent with the second quarter of 2007. Though the mill throughput increased relative to the prior year period, volumes produced remained static as ore mined in the second quarter of 2008 had a slightly lower grade (0.064% vs. 0.065% molybdenum) and lower recovery (75.39% vs. 76.36%) than ore mined in the prior year period.

 

Molybdenum sold from Endako Mine material was 1.9 million pounds resulting in $62.2 million of sales revenue in the second quarter of 2008. In the comparable quarter of 2007, molybdenum sold was 1.6 million pounds resulting in sales revenue of $45.4 million. Sales volumes in 2008 were limited due to an inventory build up during the quarter in anticipation of a planned three week maintenance shutdown of the Endako roaster scheduled for July 2008. In addition to the increased volume sold in the current year period, stronger realized prices in the second quarter of 2008, averaging $32.70 per pound or $5.01 per pound and 18% higher than prices realized in the prior year period, contributed to the sales increase.

 

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2008 of $13.3 million were $1.9 million or 17% greater than the comparable 2007 quarter, primarily due to higher sales volumes in the current year period and to the effects of marginally higher unit cash operating expenses of $6.99 per pound in the 2008 quarter, $0.07 per pound or 1% higher than for the comparative period in 2007.

 

 

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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $3.8 million or 21% less than the second quarter of 2007. This decrease reflects the effect of an increased mineral reserve base established in late 2007.

 

The Corporation’s share of molybdenum production at the Endako Mine in the first six months of 2008 was 4.2 million pounds compared to 3.7 million pounds in the comparative period in 2007. Increased production in the current year period reflects increased mill throughput and the processing of ore that had higher grade (0.067% vs. 0.061% molybdenum) and higher recovery (77.07% vs. 74.66%) than ore mined in the prior year period.

 

Molybdenum sold from Endako Mine material was 3.6 million pounds resulting in $116.7 million of sales revenue in the first six months of 2008. In the comparable period of 2007, molybdenum sold was 3.8 million pounds resulting in sales revenue of $97.3 million. Inventory was built up late in the 2008 period in anticipation of the maintenance shutdown of the Endako Mine roaster scheduled for July 2008 which limited sales during the period. Stronger realized prices in the first six months of 2008, averaging $32.53 per pound, $6.61 per pound or 26% higher than prices realized in the prior year period, contributed to the increase in sales revenues, mitigating the effects of the decrease in volume.

 

Operating expenses in the first six months of 2008 of $29.1 million were $1.1 million or 4% higher than the comparable period in 2007. This increase reflects the effects of higher unit cash operating expenses for the 2008 period of $8.11 per pound, $0.65 per pound or 9% higher than for the comparative period in 2007, offset in part by the lower sales volumes in the current year period,.

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the first six months of 2008 was $7.1 million or 33% less than the first six months of 2007. This decrease can primarily be attributed to an increased mineral reserve base established in late 2007.

 

The Endako expansion project was approved during the first quarter of 2008. This project will increase milling capacity to 50,000 tonnes per day from the current 28,000 tonnes per day. Work on the project has now commenced with detailed engineering in progress and orders placed for major mill equipment. The Corporation’s share of the capital costs are expected to be approximately Cdn$280.0 million.

 

Other Operations

 

The Corporation operates the Langeloth Metallurgical Facility located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Operations at Langeloth include roasting of molybdenum sulphide concentrate into molybdenum oxide, upgrading molybdenum oxide to pure sublimed oxide, oxide briquettes, ferromolybdenum, as well as the roasting of other metal products. Langeloth also processes molybdenum and certain other metals for other parties on a tolling, or cost-per-unit processed, basis.

 

Concentrate produced by the Thompson Creek Mine provides much of the feed source for the Langeloth operation. In addition, molybdenum concentrate is also purchased from third parties for processing at the Langeloth facility. These purchases are made to improve operating efficiency by increasing capacity utilization at the Langeloth facility and to maintain customers with a continuing molybdenum supply, especially in periods when molybdenum produced from the Corporation’s mining operations is lower.

 

 

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