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Published : February 26th, 2009

Reports Record Sales for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008

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RICHMONT MINES REPORTS RECORD SALES FOR THE

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2008

 

       Fourth quarter revenue more than doubled to $22.9 million

       Full year revenue increased 85% to $70.6 million

       Gold sales at 70,945 ounces were 54% above 2007

       Acquisition of Patricia Mining completed in the fourth quarter

 

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, February 26, 2009 - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX/NYSE-A: RIC), a gold exploration, development and production company with operations in Canada, today announced financial and operational results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Financial results are based on Canadian GAAP and dollars in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted.

 

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $22.9 million, a 122% increase compared with $10.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $2.1 million, or $0.09 per share, compared with a net loss of $1 million, or $0.03 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007, as the significant revenue increase in the 2008 fourth quarter more than offset increased operating and exploration costs. Total precious metals revenue was up $12.6 million, or 148%, to $21.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared with $8.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 as a result of a 102% increase in ounces of gold sold combined with 23% higher selling prices per ounce in Canadian dollars. In the 2008 fourth quarter, 22,116 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$897 (CAN$956) per ounce compared with 10,949 ounces of gold sold in the same period last year at an average price of US$724 (CAN$778) per ounce.

 

Solid Fourth Quarter Results

Operating costs, including royalties, for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $13.0 million compared with $6.5 million in the same period the prior year. However, the average cash cost of production was lower at US$550 (CAN$586) per ounce of gold sold in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared with US$556 (CAN$598) in last year�s fourth quarter. The average cash cost per ounce during the reported quarter benefited from improved grades when compared with the prior year�s period.

 

Exploration and project evaluation costs were $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 (see accompanying exploration cost summary table), $1.1 million above exploration and project evaluation costs of $1.3 million in the 2007 fourth quarter reflecting the Company�s continued efforts to grow its reserves and resources. Approximately $0.7 million in exploration costs were incurred at the Beaufor Mine, $0.9 million at the Island Gold Mine and $0.5 million at the Golden Wonder Project in the 2008 fourth quarter. During the 2007 fourth quarter, approximately $0.5 million in exploration costs were incurred at the Beaufor Mine, $0.2 million at Island Gold, and $0.5 million at Golden Wonder. Richmont announced in October the termination of the Joint Venture option at the Golden Wonder Project.

 

 

Strong Cash Position and No Debt

At December 31, 2008, cash and cash equivalents were $26.0 million, compared with $27.3 million at December 31, 2007 and $29.6 million at September 30, 2008. During the quarter, Richmont acquired all the outstanding shares of Patricia Mining Corp. using a combination of cash and common shares resulting in the lower cash balance compared with the end of the 2008 third quarter. Richmont Mines has no long-term debt obligations and has working capital of $26.8 million. The cash equivalents included $18.3 million of Canadian bankers acceptance and bank discount notes with high level credit ratings and $7.7 million in cash deposited in a major Canadian chartered bank.

 

Positive Production Trend at the Island Gold Mine[1][1]

 

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

47,898 

35,202 

161,320 

35,202 

Head grade (g/t)

9.34 

6.84 

7.65 

6.84 

Gold recovery (%)

96.71 

94.36 

95.83 

94.36 

Recovered grade (g/t)

9.04 

6.45 

7.33 

6.45 

Ounces sold

13,915 

7,302 

38,037 

7,302 

Cash cost per ounce (US$)

546 

621 

659 

621 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of CAN$)

1,591 

1,653

3,079 

4,495 

Exploration expenses (thousands of CAN$)

868 

239 

2,293 

505 

 

 

 

 

 

Diamond drilling (metres)

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration and definition

5,888 

2,722 

16,665 

12,940 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the 2008 fourth quarter, 47,898 tonnes of ore from the Island Gold Mine were processed at an average recovered grade of 9.04 g/t, and 13,915 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$890 (CAN$949) per ounce. For the same period last year, 35,202 tonnes of ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 6.45 g/t, and 7,302 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$726 (CAN$780) per ounce. Cash costs at Island Gold decreased to US$546 (CAN$582) from US$621 (CAN$668) in last year�s fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of 2007 was the Island Gold Mine�s initial quarter of production.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008, 161,320 tonnes of ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 7.33 g/t, and 38,037 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$867 (CAN$924) per ounce. During the first nine months of 2008, the mine produced at approximately 65% of its design capacity. In the fourth quarter of 2008, production was at around 80% of design capacity resulting in a notable improvement in the cash cost of production.

 

Mr. Martin Rivard, President and CEO of Richmont Mines, commented, �Production at Island Gold continued to improve in the fourth quarter and reached more than 500 tonnes per day, well ahead of production from the previous quarter. Better availability of experienced miners, an improved management team and access to higher grade mining areas contributed to the improved results. We will maintain our efforts to improve production and increase exploration and development work.�

 

Continued Steady Performance at the Beaufor Mine

 

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnes

30,343 

13,921 

115,674 

97,429 

Head grade (g/t)

8.64 

8.21 

9.00 

8.47 

Gold recovery (%)

97.27 

98.28 

98.31 

98.72 

Recovered grade (g/t)

8.41 

8.07 

8.85 

8.36 

Ounces sold

8,201 

3,613 

32,908 

26,182 

Cash cost of production per ounce (US$)

555 

430 

509 

468 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

(thousands of CAN$)

15 

217 

127 

1,060 

Exploration expenses (thousands of CAN$)

706 

524 

2,921 

1,874 

 

 

 

 

 

Diamond drilling (metres)

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

4,699 

436 

11,439 

3,095 

 

Exploration

9,298 

6,309 

33,765 

25,157 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2008, 30,343 tonnes of ore from the Beaufor Mine were processed at an average recovered grade of 8.41 g/t, and 8,201 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$908 (CAN$968) per ounce. In the same quarter of 2007, 13,921 tonnes of ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 8.07 g/t, and 3,613 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$719 (CAN$773) per ounce. Cash costs at the Beaufor Mine increased to US$555 (CAN$592) from US$430 (CAN$462) in last year�s fourth quarter, largely due to higher mining costs. During the current quarter, Richmont processed 32,643 tonnes of custom milling ore at the Camflo Mill, compared with 46,317 tonnes during the 2007 fourth quarter.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2008, 115,674 tonnes of ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 8.85 g/t, and 32,908 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$886 (CAN$944) per ounce. In 2007, 97,429 tonnes of ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 8.36 g/t, and
26,182 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$693 (CAN$745) per ounce. The cash cost per ounce was US$509 (CAN$543) during the current period compared with US$468 (CAN$503) last year.

 

2008 Review of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2008, revenue was $70.6 million or 85% above revenue of $38.1 million in 2007, reflecting increased gold sales at higher prices. In 2008, 70,945 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$876 (CAN$934) per ounce compared with 46,193 ounces of gold sold in 2007 at an average price of US$699 (CAN$751) per ounce.

 

Operating costs, including royalties, for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $44.6 million compared with $24.8 million last year, primarily due to the costs associated with advancing the Island Gold Mine to current production levels as well as higher operating costs at the Beaufor Mine. Island Gold began production during last year�s fourth quarter.

 

Exploration and project evaluation costs were $10.5 million for 2008 compared with $3.3 million in 2007, as the Company focused its exploration efforts on the Island Gold and Beaufor mines, which had 2008 exploration costs of $2.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively. In addition, Richmont spent $4.2 million at the Golden Wonder exploration project prior to its October 2008 decision to terminate this project.

 

Net income in 2008 was $1.6 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with net earnings of $6.7 million, or $0.28 per share, in 2007, which included an $8.1 million gain on the sale of mining assets.

 

Gold Production Up 62% in 2008

Gold Production

 

2008

2007

Mine

Tonnes 

(metric)

Mill 

recovery 

(%)

Recovered 

grade 

(g/t)

Ounces 

Tonnes 

(metric)

Mill 

Recovery 

(%)

Recovered 

grade 

(g/t)

Ounces 

Island Gold[2][2]

165,941 

95.83 

7.35 

39,224 

35,403 

94.36 

6.46 

7,348 

Beaufor

123,958 

98.31 

8.62 

34,353 

96,943 

98.72 

8.41 

26,204 

East Amphi[3][3]

118,179 

96.95 

3.09 

11,752 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

73,577 

 

 

 

45,304 

 

Island Gold produced 165,941 tonnes of ore at an average recovered grade of 7.35 g/t, for 39,224 ounces in 2008, compared with 35,403 tonnes at 6.46 g/t and 7,348 ounces in 2007. The Island Gold Mine commenced production on October 1, 2007. The Beaufor Mine produced 123,958 tonnes of ore at 8.62 g/t for production of 34,353 ounces in 2008, compared with production of 96,943 tonnes at 8.41 g/t for 26,204 ounces in 2007. In 2007, the East Amphi Mine produced 118,179 tonnes of ore at 3.09 g/t for 11,752 ounces, prior to its sale in June of 2007. Richmont�s total gold production in 2008 was
73,577 ounces, 62% above 2007 production of 45,304 ounces.

 

Beaufor Mine Reserves and Resources

 

December 31, 2008

December 31, 2007

Reserves

Tonnes 

Grade 

Ounces 

Tonnes 

Grade 

Ounces 

 

(metric)

(g/t Au)

 

(metric)

(g/t Au)

 

Proven

96,678 

7.17 

22,287 

90,822 

7.56 

22,085 

Probable

147,385 

10.03 

47,505 

164,879 

10.10 

53,547 

Total Proven and Probable

244,063 

8.89 

69,792 

255,701 

9.20 

75,632 

 

 

December 31, 2008

December 31, 2007

Resources[4][4]

 

Tonnes 

(metric)

Grade 

(g/t Au)

Ounces 

Tonnes 

(metric)

Grade 

(g/t Au)

Ounces 

 

Measured

101,767 

5.46 

17,861 

101,160 

5.73 

18,639 

Indicated

635,839 

6.37 

130,139 

591,534 

6.45 

122,628 

Total Measured and Indicated

737,606 

6.24 

148,000 

692,694 

6.34 

141,267 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inferred

655,804 

7.35 

154,927 

133,962 

7.03 

30,278 

 

Proven and probable reserves at the Beaufor Mine were stable at 69,792 ounces at the end of 2008 compared with 75,632 ounces at the end of 2007 as reserves identified in the Company�s exploration program nearly offset production for the year. Measured and indicated resources were estimated at
148,000 ounces compared with 141,267 ounces at the end of 2007. The 2008 exploration program resulted in a significant increase in inferred resources which grew from 30,278 ounces in 2007 to 154,927 ounces at the end of 2008.

 

In 2009, Richmont plans to complete more than 45,000 meters of drilling to increase the Company�s level of confidence of the potential for further development at depth.

 

Island Gold Reserves and Resources

Island and Lochalsh Zones

December 31, 2008

December 31, 2007

Reserves

Tonnes 

Grade 

Ounces 

Tonnes 

Grade 

Ounces 

 

(metric)

(g/t Au)

 

(metric)

(g/t Au)

 

Proven

308,205 

9.08 

89,925 

369,325 

8.91 

105,773 

Probable

722,982 

8.57 

199,144 

689,555 

8.11 

179,763 

Total Proven and Probable

1,031,187 

8.72 

289,069 

1,058,880 

8.39 

285,536 

 

 

Island, Lochalsh and Goudreau Zones

December 31, 2008

December 31, 2007

Resources1

Tonnes 

(metric)

Grade 

(g/t Au)

Ounces 

 

Tonnes 

(metric)

Grade 

(g/t Au)

Ounces 

 

Measured

18,948 

8.70 

5,300 

8,135 

6.45 

1,687 

Indicated

403,249 

10.87 

140,954 

582,032 

10.19 

190,735 

Total Measured and Indicated

422,197 

10.77 

146,254 

590,167 

10.14 

192,422 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inferred

676,608 

9.65 

209,985 

613,635 

9.80 

193,350 

 

At the Island Gold Mine, proven and probable reserves were estimated at 289,069 ounces of gold at the end of 2008, compared with 285,536 ounces last year as the company�s exploration program identified new reserves sufficient to replace 2008 production. Overall, more than 26,000 meters of definition and exploration drilling are planned for 2009 at Island Gold.

 

Outlook

Mr. Rivard concluded: �The improvements we made at Island Gold combined with continued strong production at Beaufor have established a solid operating foundation for the Company. We enter 2009 with a strong balance sheet with no long-term debt and we are positioned to take immediate advantage of rising gold prices. Also, we will be actively looking for acquisitions or partnerships to expand our pipeline of projects, further increase our reserve base, and increase future production rates.�

 

 

 

Martin Rivard

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

About Richmont Mines Inc.

Richmont produces gold from its operations in Canada and is focused on building its reserves in North America, and has extensive experience in gold exploration, development and mining. Since it began production in 1991, Richmont has produced more than one million ounces of gold from its holdings in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland. Richmont�s strategy is to cost-effectively develop and exploit its gold mining assets, acquire properties, or develop partnerships to expand its reserve base. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website at: www.richmont-mines.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words �project�, �expect�, �may� and similar expressions, as well as �will� and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include changes in the prevailing price of gold, the Canadian-United States exchange rate, grade of ore mined and unforeseen difficulties in mining operations that could affect revenues and production costs. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in Richmont�s Annual Information Form, Annual Reports and periodic reports.

 

National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101)

The reserve and resource calculation of the Island Gold and the Beaufor properties as of December 31, 2008 was performed by qualified persons as defined by NI 43-101 and was supervised by Mr. Daniel Adam, Geo., Ph.D., Exploration Director, an employee of Richmont Mines Inc. The reserve and resources calculation of the Island Gold as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was prepared by Ms. Nicole Rioux, Geo., of Genivar, a qualified person under the terms of this instrument. The reserves and resources calculation of the Beaufor Mine as of
December 31, 2008 was prepared by Mr. Richard Dubuc, P.Geo., an employee of Richmont Mines Inc., a qualified person under the terms of this instrument. The reserve calculations were prepared using a gold price of US$785 (CAN$785) for 2008 and US$650 (CAN$650) for 2007.

 

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Resource Estimates

The resource estimate in this news release is prepared in accordance with Regulation 43-101 adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators. The requirements of R 43-101 differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the �SEC�). In this news release, we use the terms �measured�, �indicated� and �inferred� resources. Although these terms are recognized and required in Canada, the SEC does not recognize them. The SEC permits U.S. mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that constitute �reserves�. Under United States standards, mineralization may not be classified as a reserve unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally extracted at the time the determination is made. United States investors should not assume that all or any portion of a measured or indicated resource will ever be converted into �reserves�. Further, �inferred resources� have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and whether they can be mined economically or legally, and United States investors should not assume that �inferred resources� exist or can be legally or economically mined, or that they will ever be upgraded to a higher category.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOLLOW.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

CAN$ 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

Results (in thousands of $)

 

 

 

 

Revenue

22,908 

10,321 

70,591 

38,071 

Net earnings (loss)

2,086 

(986)

1,635 

6,671 

Cash flow from (used in) operations

7,428 

(744)

12,117 

5,999 

 

 

 

 

 

Results per share ($)

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) basic and diluted

0.09 

(0.03)

0.07 

0.28 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of common shares

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding (thousands)

23,827 

24,053 

24,047 

24,159 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average selling price of gold per ounce

956 

778 

934 

751 

Average selling price of gold per ounce (US$)

897 

724 

876 

699 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2007 

Financial position (in thousands of $)

 

 

Total assets

82,881 

85,976 

Working capital

26,753 

33,970 

Long-term debt

 

 

sales and production data

 

Three-month period ended December 31,

 

 

Ounces of gold

Cash cost

 

Year

Sales 

Production 

(per ounce sold)

 

US$ 

CAN$ 

Island Gold Mine

2008

13,915 

12,850 

546 

582 

 

2007

7,302 

7,348 

621 

668 

Beaufor Mine

2008

8,201 

7,628 

555 

592 

 

2007

3,613 

3,805 

430 

462 

East Amphi Mine

2008

 

2007

34 

34 

Total

2008

22,116 

20,478 

550 

586 

 

2007

10,949 

11,187 

556 

598 

 

 

Fiscal year ended December 31,

 

 

Ounces of gold

Cash cost

 

Year

Sales 

Production 

(per ounce sold)

 

US$ 

CAN$ 

Island Gold Mine

2008

38,037 

39,224 

659 

703 

 

2007

7,302 

7,348 

621 

668 

Beaufor Mine

2008

32,908 

34,353 

509 

543 

 

2007

26,182 

26,204 

468 

503 

East Amphi Mine

2008

 

2007

12,709 

11,752 

492 

529 

Total

2008

70,945 

73,577 

590 

629 

 

2007

46,193 

45,304 

499 

536 

Average exchange rate used for 2007: US$1 = CAN$1.0748

Average exchange rate used for 2008: US$1 = CAN$1.0660

 

 

consolidated statements of EARNINGS

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

Precious metals

21,142 

8,513 

66,237 

34,691 

 

Other

1,766 

1,808 

4,354 

3,380 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,908 

10,321 

70,591 

38,071 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs

12,457 

6,314 

42,998 

24,199 

 

Royalties

494 

227 

1,591 

565 

 

Custom milling

807 

1,023 

1,785 

1,023 

 

Administration

1,233 

992 

3,665 

3,315 

 

Exploration and project evaluation

2,377 

1,266 

10,547 

3,288 

 

Accretion expense - asset retirement obligations

52 

45 

182 

178 

 

Depreciation and depletion

1,541 

1,077 

5,687 

5,628 

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of mining assets

(37)

29 

(8,066)

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,969 

10,907 

66,484 

30,130 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE OTHER ITEMS

3,939 

(586)

4,107 

7,941 

 

 

 

 

 

MINING AND INCOME TAXES

404 

455 

437 

1,306 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,535 

(1,041)

3,670 

6,635 

 

 

 

 

 

MINORITY INTEREST

1,449 

(55)

2,035 

(36)

 

 

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

2,086 

(986)

1,635 

6,671 

 

 

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

basic and diluted

0.09 

(0.03)

0.07 

0.28 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (thousands)

23,827 

24,053 

24,047 

24,159 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

 

 

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

26,021 

27,291 

 

Restricted cash

116 

 

Short-term investments

121 

1,826 

 

Accounts receivable

986 

2,859 

 

Mining and income taxes receivable

1,586 

1,677 

 

Inventories

6,012 

5,438 

 

 

 

 

34,842 

39,091 

 

 

 

ADVANCE TO A MINORITY PARTNER

1,875 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

48,039 

45,010 

 

 

 

 

82,881 

85,976 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued charges

6,912 

5,005 

 

Mining and income taxes payable

1,177 

116 

 

 

 

 

8,089 

5,121 

 

 

 

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

4,664 

3,358 

 

 

 

MINORITY INTEREST

2,024 

14,238 

 

 

 

FUTURE MINING AND INCOME TAXES

1,086 

1,446 

 

 

 

 

15,863 

24,163 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock

64,672 

61,016 

 

Contributed surplus

5,678 

5,092 

 

Deficit

(3,096)

(4,647)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

(236)

352 

 

 

 

 

67,018 

61,813 

 

 

 

 

82,881 

85,976 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM (USED IN) OPERATING

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

2,086 

(986)

1,635 

6,671 

 

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and depletion

1,541 

1,077 

5,687 

5,628 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

142 

164 

526 

575 

 

 

Accretion expense - asset retirement obligations

52 

45 

182 

178 

 

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of mining assets

(37)

29 

(8,042)

 

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of short-term investments

(47)

11 

(444)

 

 

Minority interest

1,449 

(55)

2,035 

(36)

 

 

Future mining and income taxes

(26)

190 

(359)

(334)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,252 

351 

9,746 

4,196 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in non-cash working capital items

2,176 

(1,095)

2,371 

1,803 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,428 

(744)

12,117 

5,999 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM (USED IN) INVESTING

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of Patricia Mining Corp.

(6,984)

(6,984)

 

Acquisition of short-term investments

(296)

(23)

(642)

 

Disposal of short-term investments

651 

712 

6,454 

 

Disposal of mining assets

24 

37 

91 

3,435 

 

Property, plant and equipment - Island Gold Mine

(1,591)

(1,653)

(3,079)

(4,495)

 

Property, plant and equipment - Beaufor Mine

(15)

(217)

(127)

(1,060)

 

Property, plant and equipment - East Amphi Mine

(34)

 

Other property, plant and equipment

(383)

(706)

(1,987)

(582)

 

Cash received from an advance to a minority

 

 

 

 

 

 

partner

375 

750 

1,125 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,949)

(1,809)

(10,647)

4,201 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM (USED IN) FINANCING

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Issue of common shares

25 

183 

 

Redemption of common shares

(85)

(768)

(658)

 

Repayment of the long-term debt

(1,950)

(1,950)

 

Contribution from (distribution to) a minority

 

 

 

 

 

 

partner

(47)

540 

(47)

1,440 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,082)

540 

(2,740)

965 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(3,603)

(2,013)

(1,270)

11,165 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

29,624 

29,304 

27,291 

16,126 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

26,021 

27,291 

26,021 

27,291 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration AND PROJECT EVALUATION

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Fiscal year ended

 

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration costs � Mines

 

 

 

 

 

Beaufor Mine

706 

524 

2,921 

1,874 

 

Island Gold Mine

868 

239 

2,293 

505 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,574 

763 

5,214 

2,379 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration costs � Other properties

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Wonder property

539 

502 

4,202 

665 

 

Francoeur / Wasamac properties

59 

184 

142 

 

Valentine Lake property

153 

(3)

347 

1,017 

 

Camflo Northwest property

(11)

112 

 

Other properties

20 

50 

 

Project evaluation

122 

32 

373 

124 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

878 

528 

5,126 

2,110 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration tax credits

(75)

(25)

(643)

(1,201)

Reclassification of exploration tax credits

 

 

 

 

 

from previous years

850 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,377 

1,266 

10,547 

3,288 

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[1][1] ��������� Prior to its acquisition of Patricia Mining, which held a 45% interest in the Island Gold Project, Richmont Mines reported 100% of the consolidated results of the Island Gold Mine, in compliance with AcG-15, which stipulates that a holder of variable interests must consolidate the accounts if it intends to assume the majority of the expected losses and/or receive the majority of the residual returns of the variable interest entity (VIE). Richmont held a 55% stake in the unincorporated joint venture, and as its share of the earnings and/or losses differed from the percentage that it owned, the Company was therefore considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

[2][2] Commercial production started on October 1, 2007 � Prior to its acquisition of Patricia Mining, which held a 45% interest in the Island Gold Project, Richmont Mines reported 100% of the consolidated results of the Island Gold Mine, in compliance with AcG-15, which stipulates that a holder of variable interests must consolidate the accounts if it intends to assume the majority of the expected losses and/or receive the majority of the residual returns of the variable interest entity (VIE). Richmont held a
55% stake in the unincorporated joint venture, and as its share of the earnings and/or losses differed from the percentage that it owned, the Company was therefore considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

[3][3] Closed at the end of the second quarter of 2007.

[4][4] Resources presented in the above table are exclusive of reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability at this time.

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Richmont Mines is a gold producing company based in Canada.

Richmont Mines holds various exploration projects in Canada.

Its main assets in production are BEAUFOR MINE, ISLAND GOLD and EAST AMPHI MINE in Canada, its main asset in development is FRANCOEUR MINE in Canada and its main exploration properties are WASAMAC, CAMFLO MILL, MONIQUE, RENDELL-JACKMAN (HAMMERDOWN) and CRIPPLE CREEK in Canada.

Richmont Mines is listed in Canada, in Germany and in United States of America. Its market capitalisation is CA$ 741.2 millions as of today (US$ 584.1 millions, € 489.6 millions).

Its stock quote reached its lowest recent point on December 06, 2013 at CA$ 1.00, and its highest recent level on November 24, 2017 at CA$ 11.72.

Richmont Mines has 63 240 000 shares outstanding.

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