Hochschild Announces H1 Fall in Revenue, but Silver Production Strong

Hochschild Mining plc (LSE:HOC) announced its interim results for the first half of 2014, commenting that its revenue came to $282 million, down from $308.6 million in the year-ago period.

The company also achieved attributable production of 11.9 million silver equivalent ounces.

Further financial highlights include:

• Adjusted EBITDA of $94.3 million (H1 2013: $90.4 million)
  
• Profit before net finance income, FX and tax of $25.7 million (H1 2013: $1.2 million)
• Profit before tax of $9.1 million (H1 2013: $(10.3 million))
• EPS of $(0.01) (H1 2013: $(0.10))
• Cashflow optimisation programme exceeding expectations – approx. $270 million of savings achieved:
  • Production costs reduced by $94 million versus initial 2013 guidance
  • Administration costs reduced by $34 million versus 2012
  • Sustaining capital expenditure reduced by $67 million versus initial 2013 guidance
  • Exploration costs reduced by $53 million versus initial 2013 guidance
• Main operation all-in sustaining costs lowered by 16% to $16.8 per ounce (H1 2013: $19.9)
  
• Cash balance of $225.6 million as at 30 June 2014
• Term sheet signed for $100 million medium term credit facility

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