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Endeavour Achieves Top End of FY-2022 Guidance; Announces H2-2022 Dividend of $100m


ENDEAVOUR ACHIEVES TOP END OF FY-2022 GUIDANCE;
ANNOUNCES H2-2022 DIVIDEND OF $100M
FY-2022 production of 1.4Moz at AISC of ~$928/oz l FY-2022 dividend of $200m l FY-2022 share buyback of $99m

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (for continuing operations)
  • Strong Q4-2022 production of 355koz, up 4% over Q3-2022, while AISC remained stable at ~$954/oz
  • FY-2022 production of 1,400koz at an AISC of ~$928/oz, marking 10th consecutive year of achieving or beating guidance
  • FY-2023 production guidance of 1,325-1,425koz at an industry leading AISC of $940-995/oz
  • Strong financial position at year end with $121m of net cash, up $119m over Q3-2022
SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
  • H2-2022 dividend of $100m declared, totaling $200m for FY-2022 which is 33% above the minimum committed dividend
  • Share buyback programme continued with $24m worth of shares repurchased in Q4-2022, totaling $99m for FY-2022
ORGANIC GROWTH
  • Sabodala-Massawa expansion and Lafigué greenfield project construction are both on track with 53% and 30% of the capital committed respectively, with pricing in line with expectations
  • Continued strong exploration focus in 2023 with $70m Group budget; key focus area is the new Tanda-Iguela discovery

London, 23 January 2023 ? Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) ("Endeavour" or the "Group" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its preliminary financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022, with highlights provided in the table below.

Table 1: Preliminary Financial and Operating Results Highlights1

In US$ million unless otherwise specified THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED    
31 December 2022 30 September 2022 31 December 2021 31 December 2022 31 December 2021 ? FY-2022 vs. FY-2021  
 
PRODUCTION AND AISC HIGHLIGHTS2              
Gold Production, koz 355 343 378 1,400 1,436 (3)%  
Gold Sold, koz 352 338 370 1,393 1,478 (6)%  
All-in Sustaining Cost3, $/oz ~954 959 823 ~928 882 +5%  
SHAREHOLDER RETURNS              
Shareholder dividends paid ? 100 ? 170 130 +31%  
Share buyback 24 37 44 99 138 (28)%  
Total shareholder returns paid 24 137 44 269 268 ?%  
ORGANIC GROWTH              
Growth capital spend (56) (30) (12) (128) (63) +103%  
FINANCIAL POSITION HIGHLIGHT1              
Cash 951 833 906 951 906 +5%  
Principal debt (830) (830) (830) (830) (830) n.a.  
Net cash  121 3 76 121 76 +59%  

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release. 2Production and AISC highlights from continuing operations 3This is a non-GAAP measure.

Sebastien de Montessus, President and CEO, commented: "2022 was another successful year for Endeavour in which we delivered against all our objectives and met guidance for the 10th consecutive year.

We produced 1.4Moz of gold over the year, reaching the top end of our guidance. We are particularly pleased to have achieved our all-in sustaining cost guidance of below $930/oz, despite the inflationary pressures impacting the industry, as a result of our strong production performance and optimisation initiatives.

This operational performance resulted in robust cash flow generation which has allowed us to fund both our growth and shareholder returns programme while also improving our financial position. We are excited by our growth prospects given construction activities for the Sabodala-Massawa expansion and the Lafigué greenfield project are progressing well, with both on budget and on track for first production in 2024. Moreover, our exploration programme was very successful with the discovery of the promising Tanda-Iguela deposit, which has the potential to be another cornerstone asset for the Company.

During 2022, we continued to deliver on our commitment to generate attractive shareholder returns with approximately $100 million of share buybacks completed and $200 million of dividends announced for the year, which is well above our $150 million minimum commitment. This represents a return to shareholders of $212/oz of gold produced in the form of dividends and buybacks.

With a strengthened management team, we look forward to further success in 2023, with our guidance demonstrating confidence in our continued ability to deliver against our strategic objectives for the benefit of all our stakeholders."

2022 SCORECARD

The key targets set for 2022, along with the results achieved, are summarised in Table 2 below.

Table 2: 2022 Scorecard

  2022 TARGET 2022 ACHIEVEMENT
Production, koz 1,315 - 1,400 1,400
AISC, $/oz 880 - 930 ~928
Leverage <0.5x Net Debt/adj. EBITDA LTM $121m net cash
Total shareholder capital returns $150m minimum dividend $299m shareholder returns
     

MANAGEMENT CHANGES

As part of its continuous efforts to optimise the business and deliver Endeavour's next growth phase, the Company is pleased to announce several changes to its senior management team.

In March 2023, Joanna Pearson will be stepping down as EVP and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and will be replaced by Guy Young. Mr. Young will join Endeavour from Vesuvius plc, the FTSE250 molten metal engineering and technology group, where he has been Chief Financial Officer since 2015. Prior to this, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Tarmac and subsequently Lafarge Tarmac, the British building materials company. He previously held a number of senior financial and business development positions at Anglo-American plc. In addition, Martino De Ciccio, currently Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations, will assume the newly created role of Deputy CFO, maintaining his focus on investor relations.

Further changes have also been made to the Company's senior team to reflect the company's evolution over the past years. The Executive Committee will now be composed of ten members comprised of Sebastien de Montessus as CEO, Mark Morcombe as Chief Operating Officer, Guy Young as CFO, Morgan Carroll as EVP Corporate Finance and General Counsel, Pascal Bernasconi as EVP Public Affairs and Security, David Dragone as EVP HR and Communications who recently joined the Group, Martin White as EVP Projects (previously General Manager at Endeavour's Mana mine), Jono Lawrence as EVP Exploration (previously SVP Exploration), Guenole Pichevin as EVP Strategy and Business Development (previously VP Strategy and Business Development), and Djaria Traore as EVP ESG and Supply Chain (previously VP Supply Chain).

In accordance with Endeavour's succession planning strategy, Jono Lawrence replaces Patrick Bouisset who retired on 31 December 2022. Subject to shareholders approval at the next Annual General Meeting in May 2023, Mr. Bouisset is expected to be appointed to the Endeavour Board as a Non-Executive Director and a La Mancha representative, replacing Jim Askew who has decided to retire and will not therefore stand for re-election. The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Mr. Bouisset's appointment under the FCA's Listing Rule 9.6.13.

SHAREHOLDER RETURNS PROGRAMME

Table 3: Actual Shareholder Returns vs. Minimum Commitment

  MINIMUM ACTUAL SHAREHOLDER RETURNS SUPPLEMENTAL
All amounts in US$ million DIVIDEND COMMITMENT DIVIDENDS BUYBACKS COMPLETED TOTAL RETURNS SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
FY-2020 60 60 ? 60 ?
FY-2021 125 140 138 278 +153
FY-20221 150 200 99 299 +149
TOTAL 335 400 237 637 +302

1H2-2022 dividend declared on 23 January 2023, to be paid on or about 28 March 2023.

FINANCIAL POSITION & LIQUIDITY

Table 4: Net Debt Position1

In US$ million unless otherwise specified. 31 December 2022 30 September 2022 31 December 2021
Cash and cash equivalents 951 833 906
Principal amount of Senior Notes (500) (500) (500)
Convertible senior bond (330) (330) (330)
NET CASH / (NET DEBT) POSITION 121 3 76

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect our expected results as of the date of this press release.

2022 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW         

Table 5: Consolidated Group Production1

  THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
  31 December 2022

 
30 September 2022

 
31 December 2021

 
31 December 2022

 
31 December 2021

 
(All amounts in koz, on a 100% basis)
Boungou 26 29 35 116 174
Hounde 63 72 77 295 293
Ity 82 81 60 313 272
Mana 46 42 54 195 205
Sabodala-Massawa2 103 86 105 358 345
Wahgnion2 36 32 47 124 147
PRODUCTION FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 355 343 378 1,400 1,436
Karma3 ? ? 21 10 67
Agbaou4 ? ? ? ? 13
GROUP PRODUCTION 355 343 398 1,410 1,516

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release. 2Included for the post acquisition period commencing 10 February 2021. 3Divested on 10 March 2022. 4Divested on 1 March 2021.

Table 6: Consolidated All-In Sustaining Costs1,2

(All amounts in US$/oz) THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED  
31 December 2022 30 September 2022 31 December 2021 31 December 2022 31 December 2021  
 
Boungou ~1,118 1,219 825 ~1,064 801  
Hounde ~970 716 874 ~809 843  
Ity ~847 773 854 ~812 836  
Mana ~1,000 1,098 1,116 ~994 1,026  
Sabodala-Massawa3 ~661 779 591 ~691 645  
Wahgnion3 ~1,376 1,647 1,066 ~1,525 994  
Corporate G&A ~41 37 47 ~34 35  
AISC FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ~954 959 823 ~928 882  
Karma4 ? ? 1,256 1,504 1,162  
Agbaou5 ? ? ? ? 1,131  
GROUP AISC ~954 959 908 ~933 897  

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release. 2This is a non-GAAP measure.
3Included for the post acquisition period commencing 10 February 2021. 4Divested on 10 March 2022. 5Divested on 1 March 2021.

2023 OUTLOOK

Table 7: Production 2023 Guidance1

(All amounts in koz, on a 100% basis) 2022 ACTUALS 2023 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
Boungou 116 115 ? 125
Houndé 295 270 ? 285
Ity 313 285 ? 300
Mana 195 190 ? 210
Sabodala-Massawa 358 315 ? 340
Wahgnion 124 150 ? 165
GROUP PRODUCTION 1,400 1,325 ? 1,425

1All FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Table 8: AISC 2023 Guidance1, 2

(All amounts in US$/oz) 2022 ACTUALS 2023 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
Boungou ~1,064 985 ? 1,075
Houndé ~809 850 ? 925
Ity ~812 840 ? 915
Mana ~994 950 ? 1,050
Sabodala-Massawa ~691 760 ? 810
Wahgnion ~1,525 1,250 ? 1,350
Corporate G&A ~34   35  
GROUP AISC ~928 940 ? 995

1This is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the non-GAAP measure section of the most recent MD&A for Endeavour. All FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release. 2FY-2023 AISC guidance is based on an assumed average gold price of $1,750/oz and USD:EUR foreign exchange rate of 1.05.

Table 9: Mine Capital Expenditure for Continuing Operations 2023 Guidance1

(All amounts in US$m) 2022 ACTUALS 2023 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
Boungou 7 5
Houndé 27 40
Ity 13 25
Mana 10 25
Sabodala-Massawa 40 45
Wahgnion 23 25
TOTAL SUSTAINING MINE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 120 165
Boungou 28 30
Houndé 39 35
Ity 49 40
Mana 61 45
Sabodala-Massawa 40 35
Wahgnion 32 15
Non-mining 3 5
TOTAL NON-SUSTAINING MINE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 252 205
TOTAL MINE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 372 370

1All FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Table 10: Exploration 2023 Guidance

(All amounts in US$m) 2022 ACTUALS1 2023 GUIDANCE 2023 ALLOCATION
Other greenfield projects 24 22 31%
Sabodala-Massawa mine 15 15 21%
Ity mine 10 14 20%
Houndé mine 8 7 10%
Mana mine 7 5 7%
Wahgnion mine 9 4 6%
Lafigué mine 6 2 3%
Boungou mine 2 1 1%
Total 81 70 100%

1All FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

OPERATIONAL DETAILS BY ASSET

Boungou Mine, Burkina Faso

Table 11: Boungou Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-2021
Tonnes ore mined, kt 256 210 301   990 1,437
Total tonnes mined, kt 3,497 3,559 4,294   18,505 26,439
Strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 12.66 15.95 13.27   17.69 17.40
Tonnes milled, kt 295 338 352   1,348 1,352
Grade, g/t 2.85 2.84 3.36   2.80 4.07
Recovery rate, % 93 94 95   94 95
PRODUCTION, KOZ 26 29 35   116 174
Total cash cost/oz ~1,054 1,172 778   ~1,008 695
AISC/OZ ~1,118 1,219 825   ~1,064 801

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook

Houndé Mine, Burkina Faso

Table 12: Houndé Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-2021
Tonnes ore mined, kt 1,912 1,174 777   5,754 4,397
Total tonnes mined, kt 12,901 9,178 12,297   45,490 49,917
Strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 5.75 6.82 14.83   6.91 10.35
Tonnes milled, kt 1,359 1,234 1,226   5,043 4,622
Grade, g/t 1.55 1.83 2.05   1.92 2.13
Recovery rate, % 92 92 94   93 92
PRODUCTION, KOZ 63 72 77   295 293
Total cash cost/oz ~869 631 684   ~717 675
AISC/OZ ~970 716 874   ~809 843

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook

Ity Mine, Côte d'Ivoire

Table 13: Ity Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-2021
Tonnes ore mined, kt 1,662 1,180 2,234   7,044 7,906
Total tonnes mined, kt 6,043 4,925 6,624   23,946 24,950
Strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 2.64 3.17 1.97   2.40 2.16
Tonnes milled, kt 1,710 1,375 1,624   6,351 6,248
Grade, g/t 1.73 2.04 1.50   1.80 1.67
Recovery rate, % 87 87 77   85 80
PRODUCTION, KOZ 82 81 60   313 272
Total cash cost/oz ~816 741 749   ~769 750
AISC/OZ ~847 773 854   ~812 836

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook

Mana Mine, Burkina Faso

Table 14: Mana Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-2021
OP tonnes ore mined, kt 338 76 529   1,260 2,025
OP total tonnes mined, kt 1,057 76 2,695   3,615 23,529
OP strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 2.13 ? 4.09   1.87 10.62
UG tonnes ore mined, kt 299 250 180   944 838
Tonnes milled, kt 643 691 651   2,607 2,593
Grade, g/t 2.33 1.90 2.75   2.49 2.65
Recovery rate, % 93 92 93   92 91
PRODUCTION, KOZ 46 42 54   195 205
Total cash cost/oz ~941 1,023 1,070   ~943 966
AISC/OZ ~999 1,098 1,116   ~994 1,026

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook

Sabodala-Massawa Mine, Senegal

Table 15: Sabodala-Massawa Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-20212
Tonnes ore mined, kt 1,727 1,297 1,719   6,449 6,603
Total tonnes mined, kt 12,620 11,761 12,789   49,234 40,933
Strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 6.31 8.07 6.44   6.63 5.20
Tonnes milled, kt 1,154 1,034 1,081   4,289 3,777
Grade, g/t 3.16 2.84 3.41   2.88 3.19
Recovery rate, % 88 88 90   89 90
PRODUCTION, KOZ 103 86 105   358 345
Total cash cost/oz ~559 665 458   ~577 507
AISC/OZ ~661 779 591   ~691 645

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.
2For the post acquisition period commencing 10 February 2021.        .

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook

Plant Expansion

Wahgnion Mine, Burkina Faso

Table 16: Wahgnion Performance Indicators1

For The Period Ended Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021   FY-2022 FY-20212
Tonnes ore mined, kt 1,051 841 1,054   3,797 3,807
Total tonnes mined, kt 9,360 8,249 8,965   37,219 27,185
Strip ratio (incl. waste cap) 7.91 8.81 7.51   8.80 6.14
Tonnes milled, kt 921 939 959   3,831 3,322
Grade, g/t 1.32 1.13 1.64   1.08 1.43
Recovery rate, % 92 92 92   92 94
PRODUCTION, KOZ 36 32 47   124 147
Total cash cost/oz ~1,348 1,475 962   ~1,341 916
AISC/OZ ~1,376 1,647 1,066   ~1,525 994

1All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect Endeavour's expected results as at the date of this press release.
2For the post acquisition period commencing 10 February 2021.

Q4-2022 vs Q3-2022 Insights

FY-2022 Performance

2023 Outlook


 

Lafigué Project Construction

CONFERENCE CALL AND LIVE WEBCAST

The full year 2022 preliminary financial results will be published on 9 March 2023. Management will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday 9 March, at 8:30 am EST / 1:30 pm GMT to discuss the Company's financial results.

The conference call and webcast are scheduled at:
5:30am in Vancouver
8:30am in Toronto and New York
1:30pm in London
9:30pm in Hong Kong and Perth

The webcast can be accessed through the following link:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gt6dtnw2

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Analysts and investors are also invited to participate and ask questions by registering for the conference call dial-in via the following link:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa6806651c0cb4b24846906c6a40345b1

The conference call and webcast will be available for playback on Endeavour's website.

QUALIFIED PERSONS

Mark Morcombe, COO of Endeavour Mining PLC., a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For Investor Relations enquiries: For Media enquiries:
Martino De Ciccio Brunswick Group LLP in London
VP ? Strategy & Investor Relations Carole Cable, Partner
+442030112706 +447974982458
[email protected] [email protected]

ABOUT ENDEAVOUR MINING PLC

Endeavour Mining is one of the world's senior gold producers and the largest in West Africa, with operating assets across Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso and a strong portfolio of advanced development projects and exploration assets in the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa.

A member of the World Gold Council, Endeavour is committed to the principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates. Endeavour is admitted to listing and to trading on the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the symbol EDV.

For more information, please visit www.endeavourmining.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to, statements with respect to Endeavour's plans and operating performance, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of future production, future capital expenditures, the success of exploration activities, the expectation that an exploration permit will be received, the anticipated timing for the payment of a shareholder dividend and statements with respect to future dividends payable to the Company's shareholders, the completion of studies, mine life and any potential extensions, the future price of gold and the share buyback programme. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects", "expected", "budgeted", "forecasts", "anticipates", believes", "plan", "target", "opportunities", "objective", "assume", "intention", "goal", "continue", "estimate", "potential", "strategy", "future", "aim", "may", "will", "can", "could", "would" and similar expressions .

Forward-looking statements, while based on management's reasonable estimates, projections and assumptions at the date the statements are made, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the successful integration of acquisitions or completion of divestitures; risks related to international operations; risks related to general economic conditions and the impact of credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future cash flows; Endeavour's financial results, cash flows and future prospects being consistent with Endeavour expectations in amounts sufficient to permit sustained dividend payments; the completion of studies on the timelines currently expected, and the results of those studies being consistent with Endeavour's current expectations; actual results of current exploration activities; production and cost of sales forecasts for Endeavour meeting expectations; unanticipated reclamation expenses; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including gold; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; increases in market prices of mining consumables; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; extreme weather events, natural disasters, supply disruptions, power disruptions, accidents, pit wall slides, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; delays in the completion of development or construction activities; changes in national and local government legislation, regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations and changes in the administration of laws, policies and practices in the jurisdictions in which Endeavour operates; disputes, litigation, regulatory proceedings and audits; adverse political and economic developments in countries in which Endeavour operates, including but not limited to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage, civil disturbances, non-renewal of key licenses by government authorities, or the expropriation or nationalisation of any of Endeavour's property; risks associated with illegal and artisanal mining; environmental hazards; and risks associated with new diseases, epidemics and pandemics, including the effects and potential effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Although Endeavour has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Please refer to Endeavour's most recent Annual Information Form filed under its profile at www.sedar.com for further information respecting the risks affecting Endeavour and its business.

The declaration and payment of future dividends and the amount of any such dividends will be subject to the determination of the Board of Directors, in its sole and absolute discretion, taking into account, among other things, economic conditions, business performance, financial condition, growth plans, expected capital requirements, compliance with the Company's constating documents, all applicable laws, including the rules and policies of any applicable stock exchange, as well as any contractual restrictions on such dividends, including any agreements entered into with lenders to the Company, and any other factors that the Board of Directors deems appropriate at the relevant time. There can be no assurance that any dividends will be paid at the intended rate or at all in the future.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING 2022 PRODUCTION AND AISC

Whether or not expressly stated, all figures contained in this press release including production and AISC levels are preliminary and reflect our expected 2022 results as of the date of this press release. Actual reported fourth quarter and 2022 results are subject to management's final review, as well as audit by the company's independent accounting firm, and may vary significantly from those expectations because of a number of factors, including, without limitation, additional or revised information, and changes in accounting standards or policies, or in how those standards are applied. The fourth quarter and 2022 AISC include expected amounts for year-end accrual and working capital adjustments. Endeavour will provide additional discussion and analysis and other important information about its 2022 production and AISC levels when it reports actual results.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Some of the indicators used by Endeavour in this press release represent non-IFRS financial measures, including "all-in margin", "all-in sustaining cost", "net cash / net debt", "EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA", "net cash / net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio", "cash flow from continuing operations", "total cash cost per ounce", "sustaining and non-sustaining capital", "net earnings", "adjusted net earnings", "operating cash flow per share", and "return on capital employed". These measures are presented as they can provide useful information to assist investors with their evaluation of the pro forma performance. Since the non-IFRS performance measures listed herein do not have any standardised definition prescribed by IFRS, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, they are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Please refer to the non-GAAP measures section in this press release and in the Company's most recently filed Management Report for a reconciliation of the non-IFRS financial measures used in this press release.

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APPENDIX 1: PRODUCTION AND AISC BY MINE

ON A QUARTERLY BASIS

(on a 100% basis)

 
  ITY HOUNDÉ MANA BOUNGOU
  Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021 Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021 Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021 Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021
Physicals                          
Total tonnes mined ? OP1 000t 6,043 4,925 6,624 12,901 9,178 12,297 1,057 76 2,695 3,497 3,559 4,294
Total ore tonnes ? OP 000t 1,662 1,180 2,234 1,912 1,174 777 338 76 529 256 210 301
OP strip ratio1 (total) W:t ore 2.64 3.17 1.97 5.75 6.82 14.83 2.13 ? 4.09 12.66 15.95 13.27
Total ore tonnes ? UG 000t ? ? ? ? ? ? 299 250 180 ? ? ?
Total tonnes milled 000t 1,710 1,375 1,624 1,359 1,234 1,226 643 691 651 295 338 352
Average gold grade milled g/t 1.73 2.04 1.50 1.55 1.83 2.05 2.33 1.90 2.75 2.85 2.84 3.36
Recovery rate % 87% 87% 77% 92% 92% 94% 93% 92% 93% 93% 94% 95%
Gold ounces produced oz 82,348 80,897 59,969 62,618 72,302 77,260 45,973 41,667 53,840 25,580 29,275 34,927
Gold sold oz 82,561 78,387 57,963 62,151 75,248 73,340 44,523 41,453 52,339 23,710 30,199 33,817
Cash Cost Details                          
Total cash cost $/oz ~816 741 749 ~869 631 684 ~941 1,023 1,070 ~1,054 1,172 778
Mine-level AISC $/oz ~847 773 854 ~970 716 874 ~999 1,098 1,116 ~1,118 1,219 825
Capital Cost Details                          
Sustaining Capital $000s 2,500 2,500 6,100 6,300 6,400 13,900 2,600 3,100 2,400 1,500 1,400 1,600
Non-sustaining capital $000s 22,900 15,400 10,900 13,600 18,400 6,800 16,700 19,200 6,900 6,000 4,000 9,000
                           


(on a 100% basis)   SABODALA-MASSAWA WAHGNION
  Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021 Q4-2022 Q3-2022 Q4-2021
Physicals              
Total tonnes mined ? OP1 000t 12,620 11,761 12,789 9,360 8,249 8,965
Total ore tonnes ? OP 000t 1,727 1,297 1,719 1,051 841 1,054
OP strip ratio1 (total) W:t ore 6.31 8.07 6.44 7.91 8.81 7.51
Total ore tonnes ? UG 000t ? ? ? ? ? ?
Total tonnes milled 000t 1,154 1,034 1,081 921 939 959
Average gold grade milled g/t 3.16 2.84 3.41 1.32 1.13 1.64
Recovery rate % 88% 88% 90% 92% 92% 92%
Gold ounces produced oz 102,816 86,293 104,563 35,890 32,309 47,237
Gold sold oz 101,069 81,988 106,768 38,434 30,779 46,057
Cash Cost Details              
Total cash cost $/oz ~559 665 458 ~1,348 1,475 962
Mine-level AISC $/oz ~661 779 591 ~1,376 1,647 1,066
Capital Cost Details              
Sustaining Capital $000s 10,300 9,400 14,200 1,100 5,300 4,800
Non-sustaining capital $000s 6,900 12,100 14,100 10,300 9,900 7,200

1 Includes waste capitalized.
AISC and Total Cash Cost are non-GAAP measure. Refer to the non-GAAP measure section of the most recent Management Report.
All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect our expected results as of the date of this press release.

ON A FULL YEAR BASIS

(on a 100% basis)

 
  ITY HOUNDÉ MANA BOUNGOU SABODALA-MASSAWA WAHGNION
  FY-2022 FY-2021 FY-2022 FY-2021 FY-2022 FY-2021 FY-2022 FY-2021 FY-2022 FY-2021 FY-2022 FY-2021
Physicals                          
Total tonnes mined ? OP1 000t 23,946 24,950 45,490 49,917 3,615 23,529 18,505 26,439 49,234 40,933 37,219 27,185
Total ore tonnes ? OP 000t 7,044 7,906 5,754 4,397 1,260 2,025 990 1,437 6,449 6,603 3,797 3,807
Open pit strip ratio1 (total) W:t ore 2.40 2.16 6.91 10.35 1.87 10.62 17.69 17.40 6.63 5.20 8.80 6.14
Total ore tonnes ? UG 000t ? ? ? ? 944 838 ? ? ? ? ? ?
Total tonnes milled 000t 6,351 6,248 5,043 4,622 2,607 2,593 1,348 1,352 4,289 3,777 3,831 3,322
Average gold grade milled g/t 1.80 1.67 1.92 2.13 2.49 2.65 2.80 4.07 2.88 3.19 1.08 1.43
Recovery rate % 85% 80% 93% 92% 92% 91% 94% 95% 89% 90% 92% 94%
Gold ounces produced oz 312,517 271,832 294,993 293,155 194,975 204,507 115,701 174,320 358,339 345,280 123,636 147,032
Gold sold oz 309,371 279,226 295,874 292,579 194,403 211,424 117,052 170,936 350,578 365,331 126,006 158,795
Cash Cost Details                          
Total cash cost $/oz ~769 750 ~717 675 ~943 966 ~1,008 695 ~577 507 ~1,341 916
Mine-level AISC $/oz ~812 836 ~809 843 ~994 1,026 ~1,064 801 ~691 645 ~1,525 994
Capital Cost Details                          
Sustaining Capital $000s 13,400 24,000 27,400 49,100 9,900 12,600 6,600 18,100 40,000 50,300 23,162 12,345
Non-sustaining capital $000s 49,000 35,300 39,200 17,100 61,400 63,300 27,500 22,900 40,149 34,000 31,622 27,539

1 Includes waste capitalized.
AISC and Total Cash Cost are non-GAAP measure. Refer to the non-GAAP measure section of the most recent Management Report.
All Q4-2022 and FY-2022 numbers are preliminary and reflect our expected results as of the date of this press release.

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