Russia: Polyus to increase gold output

Polyus has published its forecast for 2017-2019. Since 2013 the company has increased gold output by 19%, to 1968 thousand ounces. According to the results of Q1, the company confirms its forecast for this year of 2.075-2.125 million ounces of gold. In 2018 the output will increase to 2.35-2.4 million ounces, and in 2019 –…

Russia: Polyus gold output up in Q1 2017

Russia gold producer Polyus increased gold output by 17% YoY, to 450,000 ounces in January-March, the company said in a statement on April 24. Income from sales rose by 19% YoY, to $600 million, with an average sales price of $1,258 per ounce, 3% higher than the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) spot price. (Prime/Ukrainian…