Russia: Polyus to increase gold output in 2018

In 2018 Polyus intends to increase gold output to 2.35-2.4 million ounces (73.1-74.6 tons) against 2.075-2.125 million ounces this year. The company long-term plan presupposes reaching 2.8 million ounces (87.1 tons) in 2019. Earlier the company planned to obtain 2.7 million ounces of gold by 2020. One of the growth drivers will be the Natalka…

Russia: Polyus gold output up in H1 2017

In January-June Polyus increased gold output by 12%, to 938 thousand ounces (29.17 tons), mostly thanks to the growth of manufacture at Olimpiada and Verninskoye deposits. Gold sales increased by 17%, to 983 thousand ounces, including 71 thousand ounces in concentrate from Olimpiada. Sales revenue reached $1.217 billion, up by 14%, at the average price…

Russia: Polyus SPO volume at $879 million

The volume of Russian gold producer Polyus’ secondary public offering (SPO) amounted to $879 million taking into account the option of oversubscription or $799 million without this option, the company said in a statement. Polyus said earlier its board of directors set the SPO price at $66.5 per share. Around 9% of the company’s shares…