Very strong re-start of operations at its Fruta del Norte gold mine ("Fruta del Norte") following the temporary suspension in the second quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fruta del Norte produced 94,250 ounces ("oz") and sold 62,160 oz of gold, at a low cash operating cost of $632 per oz1 sold during the quarter. This resulted in net revenues of $119 million, income from mining operations of $62.8 million and cash flow from operations of $23.4 million.
Adjusted net earnings for the quarter were $45.8 million and $0.20 per share.
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Going forward, the Company expects to generate net sale receipts and net operating cash flows well in excess of its known obligations due in the next twelve months.
Guidance for the second half of 2020 remains unchanged and gold production at Fruta del Norte for the fourth quarter of 2020 is estimated to be in the range of 60,000 to 75,000 oz. Production is expected to be lower in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter due to a planned mill maintenance shutdown to expand the concentrate filter press capacity and lower feed grades, which are more reflective of the overall average resource grade. Total 2020 gold production is estimated to be between 200,000 and 220,000 oz.
AISC for the second half of 2020 is expected to range between $770 and $850 per oz of gold sold. AISC includes $10.4 million in sustaining capital, most of which is planned for the fourth quarter and is comprised of costs for the tailings dam raise which commenced in September, the purchase of surface mobile equipment and other efficiency improvement projects.
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