Paladin Energy Ltd. Reports Targetted Cost Reductions of US$60M to US$80M Over 2 Years
(firmenpresse) - PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/07/12 -- Paladin Energy Ltd. (TSX: PDN)(ASX: PDN) (Paladin or the Company) notes that, as stated in the Company's September quarterly report, Paladin has undertaken a comprehensive cost and production optimisation review as part of the process of moving from development to a sustained production phase. Focus on improving operational efficiency will be an ongoing objective with substantial gains expected over the next 2 years. This optimisation exercise has now become even more relevant with the recent weakening of the uranium spot price. Although, in Paladin's opinion, this price decrease does not detract from the very strong fundamentals of this commodity in the mid to long term. The cost review encompassed examination of all activities within the Paladin Group from its mining operations, corporate/administration overheads, future development considerations, exploration, sales and business development some of which is still ongoing. Opportunity for re-negotiation of key mining and consumables contracts has arisen, paving the way for material cost reductions over the next 2 years. Paladin expects to realise total savings of US$60M to US$80M during FY2013 and FY2014.
FY2013 Cost reductions:-
FY2014 Cost reductions:-
Overall these initiatives represent a significant reduction in operating expenditure. However, these cost reductions and production optimisation efforts do not include the additional benefits anticipated from identified technical innovation which will deliver further operational efficiencies and improved recoveries. The benefits of this technology and other production optimisation improvements will be detailed in the December quarterly report.
After 8 years of concentrated effort developing an emerging uranium mining house with producing mines, a formidable project pipeline and a strong technical and management team, Paladin has established a unique position in the uranium supply sector. The current price environment does not support any expansion strategy or new development. Paladin is of the view it would require a sustainable uranium price at or above US$85/lb to warrant any further expansion or new mine development.
Paladin management and its Board are fully committed to do everything necessary to fully optimise efficiencies as the Company shifts from a predominately development phase into production and maintain a readiness to capitalise with growth when the situation changes.
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