Russia: Polyus ore reserves down in 2017

As of December 31, 2017 Polyus gold JORC reserves were estimated at 68 million ounces, down from 71 million ounces as of December 31, 2016. Average gold content is 1.8 g per ton, including alluvial sites and ores with low contents. Polyus retains the second position among the largest gold producers in the world as…

Russia: Polyus to increase gold output

Polyus has confirmed its gold output forecast for 2018 on the level of 2.375-2.425 million ounces and 2.8 million ounces in 2019. In 2020 it is expected to produce also 2.8 million ounces. Expenses are projected to reach $425 and $450 per ounce in 2018 and 2019-2020. This year capital expenses will amount to $850…