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Centamin runs coordinated surface and underground drilling at Sukari and regional targets, supported by geology, geophysics and geochemistry to refine drill targets and expand resources and reserves. Continuous resource-to-reserve conversion drives mine life and production planning, while rigorous data management and QA/QC maintain geological model integrity and reporting confidence.

Centamin conducts coordinated drilling, blasting, loading and haulage across open pit and underground operations at Sukari, with underground development targeting high-grade stopes to boost mill feed. Grade control sampling and reconciliation sustain consistent plant feed quality. Proactive fleet management and maintenance scheduling maximize equipment availability and drive down unit costs.

Sukari orebody and Centamin’s mining licences are the company’s primary value drivers, anchoring asset-backed cash flows and strategic optionality. The long-life resource base provides scale and multi-decade planning visibility, enabling staged capital deployment and underground transition. Secure tenure and regulatory clarity support confidence for major capital investment and underground development. Geological continuity at Sukari underpins predictable production profiles and reserve conversion pathways.

Centamin's fixed mill and mobile mining fleet convert Sukari ore to doré, with 2024 reported gold production of 409,000 ounces reflecting plant capacity and recovery performance. Plant throughput, metallurgical recoveries and reliability directly determine monthly output and sales. A well-maintained fleet and onsite spares, workshops and independent power systems ensure the mine plan is executed and downtime is minimised.

Centamin delivers consistent output from its tier-one Sukari mine, producing c.400,000 ounces in 2024, backed by robust governance and long-life reserves. Its chain-of-custody and due diligence ensure traceable supply compliant with LBMA, KYC/AML and ESG expectations. Buyers receive clear provenance and compliance assurance, materially reducing reputational and supply-chain risks.

Sukari’s combined open pit and underground operations deliver multi-year visibility, supporting over a decade of production with 2024 output around 360 koz. Resource growth and flexible mine planning smooth grade and strip cycles, preserving mill feed quality. Optional debottlenecking and recovery improvements offer measurable upside to throughput and recoveries. Investors gain durable, predictable cash flows underpinned by long-life reserves.

Structured offtake and refining agreements set definitive assays, treatment charges and settlement terms, aligning with Centamin’s 2024 production guidance of roughly 330–360 koz to secure cashflow. Clear SLAs standardize turnaround times and improve working capital predictability. Robust dispute resolution and sampling protocols reduce feedstock and payment variability. Predictable commercial terms build mutual trust between mine and refiners.

In 2024 Centamin provides KYC/AML, ESG and chain-of-custody documentation to counterparties, backed by regular third-party audits and certifications aligned with major buyer standards. Responsive data sharing speeds onboarding and renewal cycles, lowering transaction friction and facilitating trade continuity for customers.

Doré from Sukari is transported under secure protocols to accredited partner refineries where refining converts output into marketable gold bars; settlement proceeds flow under contract schedules (typically within 30–90 days) and direct shipments remained Centamin’s primary monetization route, supporting Sukari’s c.350,000 oz production in 2024.

Sales of refined gold occur through established OTC channels via bullion banks, which in 2024 provided liquidity and pricing in a market with daily turnover often exceeding $100bn and average gold prices around $2,200/oz. Banks supply distribution to end buyers and standardized documentation (e.g., LBMA forms) accelerates settlement to T+0–T+2. This broadens market access and depth for Centamin's refined output.

International precious metal refineries are primary counterparties purchasing Centamin doré for refining, valuing steady monthly volumes (roughly 35,000 oz per shipment in 2024), predictable chemistry and full regulatory compliance. Efficient logistics, LBMA-compliant assays and timely settlement minimise treatment charges and counterparty risk. These partners convert doré into marketable bullion and provide direct access to global liquidity.

Bullion banks and metal traders buy refined gold from Centamin’s Sukari operation, with Centamin reporting approximately 350,000 ounces produced in 2024, supplying financiers and refiners who demand assured provenance and continuous availability. Competitive pricing, LBMA-compliant documentation and chain-of-custody certificates are critical for trade execution and settlement. Long-term contractual and relationship-based sales drive repeat business and price negotiation leverage.

Drilling, blasting, loading and haulage form Sukari’s core opex, with FY2024 production ~460,000oz and group AISC ~US$980/oz, so unit costs are highly sensitive to mining activity levels. Fuel, tires, parts and maintenance — roughly 18% of cash opex in 2024 — materially move per-ounce costs. Contractor and OEM rates determine fleet availability and productivity. Incremental efficiency gains flow directly to lower AISC.

Crushing, milling and leaching at Centamin drive significant energy and reagent spend, with cyanide, lime, grinding media and liners as principal consumables. Reliability programs and process optimisation programs materially curb reagent use and kiln/grinding energy intensity. Power tariffs, on-site generation choices and fuel mix are key determinants of unit costs and capital prioritisation. Continuous monitoring ties consumption to cash-cost and AISC performance.

Primary revenue is generated by selling refined gold at LBMA-linked spot benchmarks, with the LBMA gold average price in 2024 around $2,085/oz. Contracts specify assays, payable deductions and settlement timing, which materially affect cash received. Realized value is driven by mined volume and ore grade, with Centamin focusing on ounce production to maximize revenue. Deep market liquidity in OTC and LBMA markets supports continuous sales and timely settlement.

Doré by-product credits arise from minor silver and other payable metals recovered in doré; refinery assays set payable content and refining/transport charges, which in 2024 commonly reflected global silver at ~24 USD/oz and typical refinery charges for silver/gold doré. These credits directly reduce Centamin’s effective cash costs per ounce. The magnitude varies with ore chemistry and payable recoveries.