South African major Harmony Gold Mining has credited its diversified and de-risked portfolio for its strong Sept qtr (Q1FY22), with improved production at Moab Khotsong, Kusasalethu, Doornkop and its surface source business lifting gold output to 413,714oz from 411,078oz in the previous period.
Higher winter electricity tariffs and lower grades, attributed to safety incidents, saw AISC rise to $US1,691/oz (Q4FY21: $1,607/oz). Gold revenue was $749M ($746M) on gold prices of $1,771/oz ($1,769/oz).
Harmony says newly acquired or reinvested assets generated 62% of operating free cashflow, while long-held assets accounted for just 4%.