Petra Diamonds Ltd: el objetivo de ahorro de costes aumentó a más de 30 millones de dólares estadounidenses al año y se firmó un acuerdo de transacción definitivo para la venta de Koffiefontein.
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Petra Diamonds Ltd: el objetivo de ahorro de costes aumentó a más de 30 millones de dólares estadounidenses al año y se firmó un acuerdo de transacción definitivo para la venta de Koffiefontein.
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LONDRES, Reino Unido, 08 de abril
8 de abril de 2024 | LSE: PDL |
petra diamantes limitada
(Petra, the Company or the Group)
Cost savings target increased to more than US $ 30m per annum and entry into definitive transaction agreement for the sale of Koffiefontein
In line with its approach to building business resilience, Petra announces additional steps to reduce costs and provides an update of the sale of its interest in the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine (KDM).
ricardo duffy, Petra’s Chief Executive Officer, said:
“We remain on track to deliver the US $ 75 millones of cash savings in FY 2024 as a result of capital deferrals and cost savings of circa US $ 10 millones. The Company has further increased its cost savings target for FY 2025 to more than US $ 30 millones per annum, on a sustainable basis going forward, across its South African operations, centralised services and overheads. This cost rebase will align our group support structures with our more streamlined operational requirements and transition Petra to a more smoothed capital profile to enable sustainable net free cash flow generation, notwithstanding the continued slower recovery of the diamond market as a result of ongoing economic uncertainty and weakness in China.
Regular updates on the Company’s delivery against the US $ 30 millones plus annualised cost savings target will be provided and an update on our revised Life of Mine Plans, incorporating our transition to a more smoothed capital profile, will be shared at the end of Junio 2024.
Since taking the decision to close Koffiefontein, Petra has remained committed to also exploring a responsible exit in consultation with its stakeholders. I am pleased that the sale agreement reached with Stargems will, once completed, provide ongoing economic activity in the region. We believe Stargems has the technical and financial capability to conduct operations in a responsible manner for all stakeholders. We look forward to working closely with the DMRE, employees, community representatives and other key stakeholders in completing the sale. As a result of this transaction, Petra will avoid incurring closure-related costs of US$15-18 millones incluidos en el balance de la Compañía 31 de diciembre 2023 balance sheet provisions.ʺ
Further reduction in operating expenditure
The Company’s group structure is being realigned to meet the requirements of the operations. Regrettably, as a result of this group restructure, S189(3) notices (proposed retrenchments) under the South African Labour Regulations Act (LRA) have been issued to all group employees to commence consultations around affected roles.
At Finsch Mine, a proposal to revise throughput tonnages from circa 2.8 to 2.2 million tonnes per annum has required a review of the current continuous operations shift configuration. As a result, S189(3) notices under the LRA have been issued to affected employees and consultations with organised labour have commenced.
At Cullinan Mine, cost savings targets have been set assuming currently planned throughput tonnages going forward.
Collectively, the measures outlined above are expected to deliver in excess of US $ 30 millones of sustainable annualised operating cost savings from FY 2025 onwards.
Entry into definitive transaction agreement for the sale of Koffiefontein
Further to Petra’s announcement on 13 de diciembre 2023 regarding its entry into a non-binding term sheet for the sale of KDM, Petra is pleased to announce it has now entered into a definitive transaction agreement with affiliates of the Stargems diamond group (Stargems) for this transaction. Stargems has a significant global presence in the diamond and jewellery industry, including as an owner and operator of diamonds mines in Sudáfrica.
On completion of the sale, Petra will transfer its stake in the entity that owns KDM to Stargems for a nominal cash consideration and will no longer be responsible for KDM’s environmental rehabilitation liabilities and care and maintenance costs. In Petra’s interim results for H1 FY 2024, provisions totalling US $ 23.1 millones were made for liabilities, costs and commitments associated with KDM. After completion, Petra will remain liable for funding certain ongoing social commitments relating to KDM that were made during Petra’s ownership.
Completion of the sale is subject to obtaining the consent of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in accordance with Section 11 of South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act.
Petra will provide further updates on the progress of completing the sale in due course.
Petra is being advised on the sale by Questco Corporate Advisory, a South African-based boutique corporate advisory firm, and Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Inc. as legal advisors.
Para más información, por favor póngase en contacto con:
Relaciones con inversionistas, Londres Teléfono: + 44 20 7494 8203
Patricio Pittaway GME@dhr-rgv.com
julia piedra
Kelsey Traynor
Acerca de Petra Diamonds Limited
Petra Diamonds es un grupo independiente líder en minería de diamantes y un proveedor de diamantes en bruto de calidad gema para el mercado internacional. La cartera de la Compañía incorpora participaciones en tres minas subterráneas en Sudáfrica (Finsch and Cullinan Mine) and one open pit mine in Tanzania (Williamson). The Koffiefontein mine is currently on care and maintenance in preparation for sale or closure.
La estrategia de Petra es centrarse en el valor en lugar de la producción en volumen mediante la optimización de las recuperaciones de su base de activos de alta calidad para maximizar su eficiencia y rentabilidad. El Grupo tiene una importante base de recursos que respalda el potencial de operaciones de larga duración.
Petra se esfuerza por realizar todas las operaciones de acuerdo con los más altos estándares éticos y solo opera en países que son miembros del Proceso de Kimberley. La Compañía tiene como objetivo generar valor tangible para cada uno de sus grupos de interés, contribuyendo así al desarrollo socioeconómico de sus países anfitriones y apoyando operaciones sostenibles a largo plazo en beneficio de sus empleados, socios y comunidades.
Petra cotiza con una cotización premium en el Mercado Principal de la Bolsa de Valores de Londres bajo el símbolo 'PDL'. Los pagarés de préstamo de la Compañía con vencimiento en 2026 cotizan en la Bolsa de Valores de Irlanda y están admitidos a cotización en el Global Exchange Market. Para obtener más información, visite www.petradiamonds.com.
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