Der Kurs korrigiert derzeit, man sollte noch ein paar Wochen auf den Einstieg warten. Die Produktion soll 1,3 M Oz Silber und 10,7 Mio Pfund Kupfer betragen.
John Shanahan, President and CEO stated, "In 2009, the Company completed many of its near-term objectives by reducing direct operating costs at the producing Troy Mine, restructuring debt and streamlining the corporate structure. As a result, we enter 2010 with a stronger and clean balance sheet, a solid operating record and greater capacity to expand our development and growth efforts for both the Troy Mine and Rock Creek project."
<< Operational Guidance -------------------- >>
Production at the Troy Mine is expected to be approximately 1.3 million ounces of silver and 10.7 million pounds of Copper for 2010. Based on the current mine plan, mill throughput is anticipated to exceed the 2009 estimated average of 3,745 tons per day, averaging 4,049 tons per day for 2010. Grades are also anticipated to improve slightly averaging 1.01 ounces per ton silver and 0.43% copper; compared to 1.00 ounces per ton silver & 0.39% Cu in 2009. A key objective is to maintain operating costs in a range similar to those in 2009 which were approximately 20% lower than 2008.
Estimated Production for 2010:
<< -------------------------------------------------- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Troy Production Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Summary 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 -------------------------------------------------- Mill Production --------------- -------------------------------------------------- Mill Feed (st) 351,558 361,658 367,317 369,008 1,449,542 -------------------------------------------------- Mill Feed Rate (stpd) 3,950 4,064 4,081 4,100 4,049 -------------------------------------------------- Silver ------ -------------------------------------------------- Feed Grade - Oz/Ton Ag 0.93 1.03 1.01 1.07 1.01 -------------------------------------------------- Mill Recovery - Ag 87.31% 86.60% 88.12% 89.68% 87.97% -------------------------------------------------- Recovered Ounces 286,901 321,637 327,149 354,814 1,290,500 -------------------------------------------------- Copper ------ -------------------------------------------------- Feed Grade - % Cu 0.42 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.43 -------------------------------------------------- Mill Recovery - Cu 85.02% 84.32% 85.80% 87.33% 85.63% -------------------------------------------------- Recovered Pounds 2,482,626 2,719,868 2,748,005 2,799,203 10,749,703 --------------------------------------------------
Hedging ------- >>
Revett has hedged approximately 50% of its estimated 2010 copper production in two tranches at an average of US$2.94 per pound; and, 25% of its estimated silver production at US$16.25 per ounce. This hedging ensures that approximately 75% of estimated monthly cash operating costs are covered with the Company's hedging program. The remaining 50% of copper and 75% of silver production that has not been hedged enables the Company to capitalize on potential future metal price increases.
About Revett
Revett Minerals, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the currently producing Troy Mine and development-stage Rock Creek Project, both located in northwestern Montana, USA. The proven reserves at the Troy Mine and significant resources at the Rock Creek project will form the basis of our plan to become a solid mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Revett plans on expanding production through exploration in and around its current properties, as well as through targeted business combinations of advanced stage projects.
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