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Attributable copper production guidance for 2017 and 2018 from mines operated by the Company has increased from last year's three-year guidance on an improved production profile at Candelaria.
--Zinc production guidance for 2017 and 2018 has been improved from last year's three-year guidance primarily on operational improvements at Neves-Corvo achieved in 2016. The zinc production profile assumes plant capacity continues at current levels and does not yet include potential additional zinc production from the Neves Corvo Zinc Expansion Project (ZEP) pending its formal approval.
--Cash costs are expected to be lower year-over-year in 2017 at Candelaria and Neves-Corvo, and unchanged at Zinkgruvan. Eagle cash costs will be higher than 2016 but remain low on the cost curve.
--Estimated costs to complete the Los Diques tailings facility at Candelaria have been further reduced by approximately $25 million. Expenditures to complete are expected to amount to $135 million in 2017 and $30 million in 2018.
Paul Conibear, President and CEO commented, "As we head into 2017, we anticipate building on the strong operating performance achieved during 2016, including the copper production profile which has once again been improved at Candelaria. Each of our mines has a low capital intensity, low risk expansion project either under study, permitting or construction. We have reinvigorated our exploration programs, and between our project and operating initiatives, we believe we are well positioned for excellent cash flows for many years to come."
[For the complete release including tables, see attached file.]
About Lundin Mining
Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations in Chile, the USA, Portugal, and Sweden, primarily producing copper, nickel and zinc. In addition, until its announced sale has been concluded, Lundin Mining holds an indirect 24% equity stake in the world-class Tenke Fungurume copper/cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in the Freeport Cobalt Oy business, which includes a cobalt refinery located in Kokkola, Finland.
On Behalf of the Board,
Paul Conibear, President and CEO
The information in this release is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Mining under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and/or the Swedish Securities Market Act. This information was publicly communicated on November 30, 2016 at 5:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Turner Director, Business Valuations and Investor Relations +1-416-342-5565
Sonia Tercas Senior Associate, Investor Relations +1-416-342-5583
Robert Eriksson Investor Relations Sweden +46 8 545 015 50
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