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International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM) filed its fiscal 2013 10-K annual report with the SEC on Mar 12, 2014.
- Top risk flagged: U.S. General Mining Law of 1872 changes could impose federal royalties on Livengood’s unpatented claims
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd FY2013 10-K analysis
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Business Overview
- Exploration-stage mineral company focused exclusively on advancing 100%-owned Livengood Gold Project in Alaska
- July 2013 feasibility study: 100,000 tons/day operation targeting 8 million ounces over 14 years
- Strategic shift toward project optimization, cost reduction, environmental permitting, and strategic alliance discussions
- Full-time staff reduced approximately 30% effective January 1, 2014, to limit spending amid lower gold prices
- Feasibility study converted resources into 434 million proven tonnes and 20 million probable tonnes reserves
Management Discussion & Analysis
- No revenue-generating operations; net loss $9.85M vs $56.64M in 2012
- After-tax IRR 1.7% at $1,500 gold; all-in production cost $1,474/oz
- Livengood plan: 8.09M ounces over 14 years; first-five-year average 698,500 ounces
- Cash $13.93M vs $30.17M; no 2013 financing cash flow, 2014 spending target approximately $8M
- Outlook: additional financing required; permitting delays, construction risks and gold-price sensitivity remain key risks
Risk Factors
- U.S. General Mining Law of 1872 changes could impose federal royalties on Livengood’s unpatented claims
- Gold price $1,344 per ounce versus $1,500 feasibility assumption leaves Livengood commercially unviable
- Livengood depends on equipment and supply availability for exploration and potential development
- Larger mining companies could outcompete ITH for capital, properties and experienced personnel
- Insufficient financial resources require equity, joint venture or debt financing to complete permitting and construction
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