Evolution Mining (EVN) delivered March Q production of 202koz (+6% vs March Q 191koz) above Argonaut’s estimates of 193koz. All-in sustaining costs (AISC) of A$846/oz were 10% higher QoQ (A$768/oz in March Q). Standout performance came from the Ernest Henry (EH) asset with 24koz at a record low AISC of negative -$823/oz (including by-product credits) and generating net mine cash-flow of A$59.4m for the Q. Group operating mine cash-flow of $221m (+26% vs Mar Q $175m) and net mine cash flow of $136m (+22% vs March Q $111.4m) were higher than Argonauts forecasts as a combination of record-low costs at EH and improved production. FY18 production of 801koz came in at the upper end of 790-805koz guidance (vs Argonaut 794koz), however operating mine cash flow came in at $812m, well above our forecast as a result of significantly lower AISC which saw the full year come in at A$797/oz, -6% lower than Argonaut forecasts and well below the FY18 A$820-870/oz guidance. The stock remains in line with our valuation. HOLD recommendation maintained.
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