What makes us different
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Focus on high-grade assets
Return on investment in the precious metals industry is reliant on grades and mining conditions. We achieve better returns and lower risks from our project portfolio by setting appropriate thresholds on head grades and largely focusing on open-pit mines.
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Strong capital discipline
We engender a strong focus on capital discipline throughout the business; maximising risk-adjusted return on capital is our priority in all investment decisions. We do not retain excess cash and return free cash flow to shareholders through substantial dividend payments while retaining a safe leverage level.
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Investing in exploration
Investment in both greenfield and near-mine exploration provides us with a cost-effective increase in our reserve base and, along with successful acquisitions, is the key source of our long-term growth.
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Hub-based system
Our centralised hub-based system handles ores from different sources, achieving economies of scale by minimising processing and logistics costs, as well as capital spending per ounce. This facilitates production at otherwise uneconomical medium- and small-sized near-plant deposits.
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Exemplary governance
We engender a strong focus on capital discipline throughout the business; maximising risk-adjusted return on capital is our priority in all investment decisions. We do not retain excess cash and return free cash flow to shareholders through substantial dividend payments while retaining a safe leverage level.
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Operational excellence
We pride ourselves on our operational excellence and delivering on our promises to shareholders. Despite difficult trading conditions, we beat our production guidance for the fourth consecutive year.