Centerra Gold Annual Report 2011

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C e n t e r r a G o l d I n c . 2 0 1 1 A n n u a l R e p o r t Solid. Gold. Centerra Gold Inc. 2011 Annual Report Suite 1500 1 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario Canada M5J 2P1 T 416.204.1953 F 416.204.1954 www.centerragold.com Centerra Cover.indd 1 02/04/12 6:45 AM Corporate Proﬁ le Centerra is a Canadian-based gold mining company engaged in operating, developing, acquiring and exploring gold properties primarily in Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets worldwide. The Company is the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia with two operating gold mines located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia. In 2011, Centerra produced 642,380 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $502 per ounce produced. Centerra’s objective is to establish annual gold production of 1.5 million ounces and build shareholder value by maximizing the potential of its current properties, expanding its portfolio of gold mining operations, continuing to increase its reserves and resources and add additional exploration properties. Centerra’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Contents 2 Financial Highlights 4 President’s Message 6 Reserves 8 Platform for Growth 11 2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary 12 Kumtor 14 Boroo 16 Corporate Responsibility 17 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 74 Report of Management’s Accountability 75 Independent Auditors’ Report 76 Consolidated Financial Statements 80 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 124 Definitions 126 Corporate Information All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars in this report, except as otherwise indicated. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements Certain information contained or incorporated by reference herein which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the Securities Act (Ontario). Such forward-looking statements include forecasted gold production and cash costs for 2012, expected 2012 capital expenditures, 2012 mining and exploration plans and forecasted expenditures on community investments. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in this Annual Report and the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR. Although Centerra believes that the assumptions inherent in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the reader should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking information is as of March 27, 2012. For a detailed discussion of the key assumptions and risk factors, please refer to the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in this Annual Report. Centerra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws. Printed in Canada using VOC-free inks. Centerra Cover.indd 2 02/04/12 6:45 AM Thanks to a strong year, Centerra stands on solid ground today. Gold Reserves and Ounces Mined ) s ’ 0 0 0 ( s e c n u O d l o G 8,500 7,500 6,500 5,500 4,500 3,500 2,500 1,500 500 -500 -1,500 -2,500 -3,500 -4,500 -5,500 -6,500 -7,500 8.1 Reserves million ounces 7.0 million cumulative ounces mined since 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Gold has a wholeness and integrity that has earned it the reputation of being not just precious, but solid. Solid in form. Solid as a standard of excellence… and success. In 2011, we produced more than 640,000 ounces of success, invested $40 million in exploration, maintained a debt-free ﬁ nancial position, and increased our earnings per share. We are one of few mining ventures in the world today that has stayed true to gold as its source of business and shareholder returns. A solid commitment. With strong results. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 1 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 1 26% Return on Equity In 2011 we had a year of solid returns, delivering returns above many of our peers. This allows us to pursue future opportunities using our ﬁ nancial strength and strong balance sheet. Financial Highlights Selected Annual Information 2011 2010 2009 (1) Revenue – millions Earnings before unusual items – millions Earnings per share before unusual items – $ per share Unusual items – millions Net earnings – millions Earnings per share – $ per share Cash provided by operations – millions Cash ﬂ ow per share – $ per share Cash and short-term investments – millions Total assets – millions Ounces produced – 100% basis Total cash cost – $ per oz produced (2) Average realized price – $ per oz $1,020 $371 $1.57 – $371 $1.57 $435 $1.84 $568 $1,689 642,380 $502 $1,569 $850 $322 $1.37 – $322 $1.37 $281 $1.19 $413 $1,400 678,941 $440 $1,236 $685 $109 $0.48 $49 $60 $0.27 $246 $1.04 $323 $1,072 675,582 $459 $1,013 Revenue (1) ($ millions) Earnings per Share (1) Before unusual items ($) Cash Flow from Operations (1) ($ millions) 1,020 850 685 636 1.57 1.37 0.45 0.48 435 281 246 166 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 (1) The Company’s 2009 information has not been restated to conform to IFRS and is presented in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (2) As a result of Kumtor’s Restated Investment Agreement signed in 2009, total cash cost per ounce for 2009 has been restated to exclude operating and revenue-based taxes. Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. 2 CENTERRA GOLD INC. Strong Performance An industry comparison Centerra share price S&P/TSX Global Gold Index Gold Price (London PM Fix) CG-T Volume D 11 F M A M J J A S O N D 12 F Centerra’s 2011 results outperformed an important benchmark, the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index, the recognized bellwether of investment opportunities in the gold space in Canada. This performance is a solid vote of conﬁ dence for more growth in a marketplace where fortune favours the self-assured. The stronger our underpinning of assets, equity and capital, the more boldly we can pursue the opportunities. We have a three point plan of action to do so: Operations: Get the most from the gold we already know is in the ground by maximizing existing operations. Exploration: Find new ground with new sources of gold by expanding our exploration activities, especially in emerging markets. Acquisitions: Acquire other ventures to add to our growth, combining the strengths, properties and assets with our own. 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% 4M 3M 2M 1M $45 million dollars is our planned investment in exploration in 2012. Our performance allows us to put our best foot forward in searching the world for hidden wealth that waits to be discovered. 24% Return on Assets is a solid indicator of how we have managed ourselves into a strong position to make wise and proﬁ table decisions about future growth. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 3 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 3 President’s Message Looking at 2011, it was a good year for the Company both ﬁ nancially and operationally. The gold price reached an all-time high of $1,895 per ounce on the London PM Fix, as the ﬁ nancial markets reacted to the negative ﬁ nancial news from Europe and other countries around the world. With the higher gold prices, the Company generated record revenues and strong earnings and continued to build a solid debt-free balance sheet. The improved gold price and our strong ﬁ nancial position enabled the Company to pay almost $100 million in dividends to shareholders during the year. Centerra had another strong year in exploration, replacing reserves mined at Kumtor, delivering initial resources at the Kara Beldyr JV in Russia and at ATO, our new discovery in Mongolia and advancing Öksüt, our JV in Turkey. The Company’s proven and probable reserves total 8.1 million contained ounces of gold. These reserves do not include our high-grade underground inferred resources at Kumtor in the SB Zone which totals 1.8 million contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 13.6 grams per tonne and the 629,000 contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 12.0 grams per tonne in the Stockwork Zone. Both of these mineralized structures are open along strike and at depth. We are continuing our exploration work to expand these resources as the underground develops and moves towards initial production in 2013. In 2011, we achieved our production forecast with consolidated gold production of 642,380 ounces. Gold production at Kumtor was 583,156 ounces, up three percent for the year. At Boroo, 59,224 ounces of gold were produced as the site only processed stockpiled material during the year, since no mining activities were carried out and the heap leach facility remained idle pending issuance of a ﬁ nal operating permit by government authorities. The Boroo mill continues to operate processing stockpiled material. We were able to bring back some of the mining crew this year as we mine the remaining reserves in Pit 6 in 2012. Our total cash costs came in at a respectable $502 per ounce produced for 2011. This was a 14% increase from 2010’s total cash cost of $440 per ounce produced due mainly to higher labour costs and higher diesel fuel prices which negatively impacted our costs. On the ﬁ nancial front during 2011, Centerra recorded net earnings of almost $371 million or $1.57 per share reﬂ ecting a 27 percent increase in our realized gold price in the year. Also during the year, we generated about $435 million in cash from operations. At the end of the year we had $568 million of cash and short-term investments, as well as a $150 million undrawn credit facility. We also invested $188 million for the future of our operations and $40 million in exploration. We continue to be debt-free, and our gold sales remain unhedged, allowing us to participate in all of the upside of any increases in the gold price. For 2011, our revenues increased to $1,020 million, 20 percent more than a year earlier, largely due to the positive movement in the gold prices. Our average realized gold price was $1,569 per ounce in 2011, up from $1,236 per ounce in 2010. Looking forward in 2012, we are forecasting consolidated gold production to be in the range of 450,000 to 470,000 ounces. This is down from our original forecast of 635,000 to 685,000 ounces due to increased ice movement in the southeast section of the 4 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 4 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 55% With the rising gold price Centerra’s cash ﬂ ow from operations increased 55% over the prior year. pit at Kumtor which delays access to the high-grade SB Zone. Mining operations at Kumtor in 2012 are now expected to produce between 390,000 to 410,000 ounces of gold. The production proﬁ le this year at Kumtor is back-ended with the production weighted to the fourth quarter. At Boroo, gold production for 2012 is forecast to be 60,000 ounces. The 2012 production forecast assumes no production from the heap leach facility or the Gatsuurt project due to uncertainties with permitting. The Boroo mill is expected to process mostly higher grade heap leach ore stockpiles for the ﬁ rst eight months of 2012, followed by processing the higher grade ore from Pit 6 from September 2012 to January 2013. Receipt of the ﬁ nal heap leach operating permit would add approximately 2,000 ounces of gold per month. At Gatsuurt, the project is ready to begin mining the oxide ore on receipt of the ﬁ nal approvals and regulatory commissioning. In 2012, we will continue to invest in our properties. Total capital expenditures are estimated to be $389 million, which includes $49 million of sustaining capital and $340 million of growth capital. Of the growth capital $328 million will be invested at Kumtor and $12 million in Mongolia. We will continue our aggressive exploration program investing $45 million, an increase from the $40 million spent in 2011. Exploration and business development programs will continue to focus on Asia, in particular Central Asia, Turkey, Russia and China to meet the longer term growth targets of Centerra. I am pleased to report that in 2011 Centerra introduced guidelines for a level C report. Centerra has a history of investing in various sustainable development and strategic investment projects in the countries and communities where it operates. In 2012, total sustainable community investments are forecast at $26 million, in accordance with Centerra’s Community Investment policy. We are proud of our record of safe, responsible mining in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia and I applaud our employees for their continuous efforts in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and achieving the production goals of the Company. I look forward to continuing to advance our projects in Mongolia; develop the underground at Kumtor; grow our reserves and resources and expand our exploration programs; and lastly, look for new growth opportunities through acquisitions. On March 14, 2012, the Company announced certain changes in the Board of Directors and management of Centerra that will take effect on May 17, 2012, after our annual general meeting of shareholders. Mr. Patrick James, Director and Chair and Mr. Ian Austin, Director, will both retire from the Board. I will replace Mr. James as the Chair of the Board and will concurrently step down as Centerra’s President and CEO. Mr. Ian Atkinson will become Centerra’s new President and CEO and Mr. David Groves will be promoted to the position of Vice President, Global Exploration. the Company’s ﬁ rst corporate responsibility report which followed the Global Reporting Initiative’s Stephen A. Lang President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 5 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Reserves. have 8.1 million contained ounces of gold in proven and probable reserves – as well as 2.4 million contained ounces of gold of high-grade inferred resources underground at Kumtor. + 8In 2011, we replaced the reserves we started the year with, and now A strong reserve base is a solid foundation for everything we do and for our future growth. Reserve rich companies can increase rapidly in value, and this is especially true when the price of gold is high, as it was in 2011. When gold prices are lower, we must look hard at the costs of mining it in areas that do not give it up easily. However, as prices rise, so does the rationale for spending more to get the gold out of the ground. Delivering greater proﬁ tability from all areas of the business is a key factor for success in the gold industry. 6 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 6 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM Öksüt JV Altunhisar JV Akarca JV Kumtor Mine Boroo Mine Kara Beldyr JV Dvoinoy JV ATO Laogouxi JV Gatsuurt Deposit 2011 Gold Production Kumtor – 583,156 oz Boroo – 59,224 oz 2012 Estimated Gold Production Kumtor – 390,000 – 410,000 oz Boroo – 60,000 oz 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 7 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 7 02/04/12 11:33 AM Platform for growth. In 2012, we will spend over 50% of our exploration budget on our land holdings with a solid focus on long-term growth. We are exploring opportunities in Russia, China, Turkey and other territories in Central Asia and Asia. 50% Exploration leads the way to growth for a company like Centerra. Opportunities abound – we just need to realize them. It takes knowledge, expertise and hard work. We are the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia, and after 15 years of operating there, it continues to be a solid platform for growth – particularly our properties in the Kyrgyz Republic and in Mongolia. We know these areas intimately, and have developed location-speciﬁ c expertise in how to get the gold out of the ground. We have worked hard at partnering with local companies, understanding political infrastructure, and building relationships that will continue to grow over time. There is plenty of gold in Asia, and we have staked our claim to it. We have a solid case. And a competitive advantage. 8 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 8 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM Exploration Expenditures (millions) 50 40 30 20 10 0 $25 $31 $40 $45 2009 2010 2011 2012E Over 50% of 2012 exploration budget to be spent on our current land holdings at • Kumtor: $15M • Mongolia: $8M • JV’s in Russia, Turkey, China: +$12M Kumtor focus • SB and Stockwork Zones • Regional drilling Mongolia focus • ATO and other land holdings Invested $40 million in exploration in 2011 Kumtor Mongolia Joint Ventures & Other Kyrgyz Republic Location: Ownership: 100% Activity: Drilling in the Kumtor Central pit, underground Stockwork and SB zones, NE area, Sarytor and SW pits. Regional; Karasay and Koendy Projects $13 million Mongolia 100% ATO Discovery Exploration budget increased, drilling surface work continues Turkey, Russia, China, U.S. (Nevada) Earning interests Drilling, mapping, sampling, geophysics and administration $11 million $16 million Reserves and Resources Reserves As of December 31, 2011, Centerra’s proven and probable reserves increased 694,000 contained ounces (before accounting for 2011 production) to 8.1 million ounces of contained gold, compared to 8.2 million ounces as of December 31, 2010. This represents an increase of 9% before accounting for 793,000 contained ounces processed at Kumtor and Boroo during 2011. All 2011 year-end reserves were estimated using a gold price of $1,200 per ounce compared to $1,000 per ounce at December 31, 2010. Kumtor’s proven and probable mineral reserves remain at 6.3 million ounces of contained gold as of December 31, 2011. At Kumtor proven and probable reserves increased by 704,000 contained ounces of gold, before accounting for the processing of 709,000 contained ounces during 2011, replacing reserves mined during the year. All of the increase in the Central Pit open pit reserves is a result of additional exploration drilling primarily on the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. This drilling has continued to outline a new zone of mineralization that lies immediately to the northwest of the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. The drilling has also increased the average reserve grade for the Central Pit to 3.7 g/t Au, compared to 3.4 g/t Au in 2010. There has been no change in cut-off grades used for reserve estimation. At Boroo, proven and probable reserves total 298,000 ounces of contained gold, after accounting for the processing of 84,000 contained ounces during 2011. At the reserve gold price assumption, the Boroo operation could potentially continue to feed the mill for over two years utilizing existing low-grade stockpiles. At Gatsuurt, proven and probable reserves remain unchanged at 1.5 million contained ounces of gold. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 9 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 9 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM Resources As of December 31, 2011, Centerra’s measured and indicated resources increased by 36% or 1.8 million ounces over the December 31, 2010 ﬁ gures to total 6.7 million ounces of contained gold, compared to 4.9 million contained ounces as of December 31, 2010 (all resource estimates are exclusive of reserves). The increase from the 2010 year-end measured and indicated resources is attributable to an increase in resources at Kumtor together with the addition of new resources for both the ATO project in Mongolia and the Kara Beldyr joint venture project in Russia. The Company’s inferred resources also increased by 570,000 contained ounces of gold year-over-year. At Kumtor, the inferred resources in the high-grade underground SB Zone increased by 393,000 contained ounces to 1.8 million contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 13.6 g/t. This increase is primarily a result of exploration drilling that has extended the strike length of the high-grade underground resources along strike to the northeast and southwest. The cut-off grade was lowered to 6 g/t Au, from the 7 g/t Au used in previous estimates, which reﬂ ects updated cost estimates for mining, however, this has only a minimal impact on the resource estimation. Inferred open pit resources decreased by 65,000 contained ounces of gold in the Central Pit. In addition, exploration drilling in 2011 at the Northeast Prospect resulted in the addition of 150,000 contained ounces of gold to the inferred open pit resources to 278,000 ounces of contained gold with an improvement of grade to 2.1 g/t Au. The initial resource estimate for the ATO project in Mongolia has a measured and indicated resource of 824,000 ounces of contained gold together with signiﬁ cant silver, lead and zinc and an inferred resource of 26,000 ounces of contained gold together with silver, lead and zinc. The resource estimate on a 100% basis for the Gord Zone on the Kara Beldyr property in Russia has an indicated resource of 289,000 ounces of contained gold and an inferred resource of 211,000 ounces of contained gold. At the time of this annual report Centerra holds a 70% equity interest in the property. Polymetallic Mineral Resources (as of December 31, 2011) Tonnes (000’s) Category Gold Contained Silver Contained Grade (g/t) Gold (6) Grade (g/t) (oz 000’s) Silver Grade (%) (oz 000’s) Lead Contained Zinc Contained Zinc Lead Grade (lbs 000’s) (%) (lbs 000’s) ATO Project (4) Oxide Mineral Resources (1) (2) (4) (5) (7) (8) (> $6.50 NSR cut-off Grade) Measured Resources Indicated Resources Measured and Indicated 3,345 2,966 6,311 Inferred Resources (3) 244 1.4 0.8 1.1 0.5 146 77 223 4 8.8 7.4 8.2 4.9 950 707 1,657 38 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sulphide Mineral Resources (1) (2) (4) (5) (7) (8) (> $25.50 NSR cut-off Grade) 6,960 Measured Resources Indicated Resources 9,012 Measured and Indicated 15,972 1.4 1.0 1.2 Inferred Resources (3) 1,174 0.6 320 281 601 22 7.5 7.9 7.8 5.2 1,685 2,301 3,986 0.864 0.692 0.767 132,572 137,486 270,058 1.542 1.269 1.388 236,605 252,123 488,728 196 0.704 18,221 1.068 27,642 (1) Mineral resources have been estimated on the following metal prices (gold $1,200 per ounce), (silver $20 per ounce), (lead $ 0.87 per lb), (zinc $0.87 per lb). Ian Atkinson is the Qualiﬁ ed Person for purposes of NI 43-101, please refer to Centerra’s MD&A, AIF and technical reports ﬁ led on SEDAR. (2) Mineral resources are in addition to reserves. Mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. (3) Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined economically. It cannot be assumed that all or part of the inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. (4) Centerra’s equity interest in the ATO project is 100%. (5) Numbers may not add up due to rounding. (6) The contained gold resources have also been included in Centerra’s 2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary (7) (8) Variables used to calculate NSR values include: The ATO resources are estimated based on a Net Smelter Return cut-off grade of $6.50 NSR per tonne for oxide mineralization and $25.50 NSR per tonne for sulphide mineralization. Oxide total recovery of Gold=60% Oxide total recovery of Silver=40% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of gold=70% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of silver=70% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of lead=81% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of zinc=51% Payable royalty on total recovered gold=9.0% Payable royalty on total recovered silver=6.75% Payable royalty on total recovered lead=6.75% Payable royalty on total recovered zinc=6.75% 10 CENTERRA GOLD INC. _Centerra_Page 10-12.indd 10 02/04/12 7:02 AM 2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary (as of December 31, 2011) Gold Mineral Reserves (9) (20) (21) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Proven Probable Total Proven and Probable Property (11) Kumtor (13) Boroo (15) Gatsuurt (16) (23) Total Tonnes (g/t) 3,023 8,767 – 11,790 1.6 0.8 – 1.0 Grade Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade Contained (g/t) Gold (oz) Grade Contained (g/t) Gold (oz) Tonnes 153 215 – 368 56,671 891 16,349 73,911 3.4 2.9 2.8 3.2 6,125 83 1,489 7,697 59,694 9,658 16,349 85,701 3.3 1.0 2.8 2.9 6,278 298 1,489 8,065 Gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (10) (20) (21) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Measured Indicated Total Measured and Indicated Grade Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade Contained (g/t) Gold (oz) Grade Contained (g/t) Gold (oz) Tonnes Property (11) Kumtor (12) (13) Boroo (12) (15) Gatsuurt (12) (16) (23) Ulaan Bulag (17) ATO (18) Kara Beldyr (19) Total Tonnes (g/t) 43,262 452 – – 10,305 – 54,019 2.3 2.2 – – 1.4 – 2.1 Gold Inferred Mineral Resources (10) (20) (21) (22) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Property (11) Kumtor Open Pit (12) (13) Kumtor SB Underground (14) Kumtor Stockwork Underground (14) Boroo (12) (15) Gatsuurt (12) (16) (23) Ulaan Bulag (17) ATO (18) Kara Beldyr (19) Total 3,141 32 – – 466 – 3,639 22,687 4,464 5,533 1,555 11,978 3,790 50,007 2.3 1.5 2.4 1.5 0.9 2.4 1.9 1,658 210 426 73 358 289 3,014 65,949 4,916 5,533 1,555 22,283 3,790 104,026 2.3 1.5 2.4 1.5 1.2 2.4 2.0 4,799 242 426 73 824 289 6,653 Grade Contained (g/t) Gold (oz) Tonnes 9,195 4,040 1,633 7,323 5,926 315 1,418 3,354 33,204 2.4 13.6 12.0 1.0 2.6 1.3 0.6 2.0 3.8 694 1,760 629 235 491 13 26 211 4,059 (9) The mineral reserves have been estimated based on a gold price of $1,200 per ounce. Ian Atkinson is the Qualiﬁ ed Person for purposes of NI 43-101, please refer to Centerra’s MD&A, AIF and technical reports ﬁ led on SEDAR. (10) Mineral resources are in addition to reserves. Mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. (11) Centerra’s equity interests as of this annual report are: Kumtor 100%, Gatsuurt 100%, Boroo 100%, Ulaan Bulag 100%, ATO 100% and Kara Beldyr 70%. All contained ounces in table above are shown on a 100% basis. (12) Open pit resources occur outside the current ultimate pits which have been designed using a gold price of $1,200 per ounce. (13) The open pit reserves and resources at Kumtor are estimated based on a cut-off grade of 0.85 gram of gold per tonne for the Central Pit and 1.0 grams of gold per tonne for the Southwest, Sarytor and Northeast deposits. (14) Underground resources occur below the Central pit and are estimated based on a cut-off grade of 6.0 grams of gold per tonne. (15) The open pit reserves and resources at Boroo are estimated based on a 0.5 gram of gold per tonne cut-off grade. (16) The open pit reserves and resources at Gatsuurt are estimated using either a 1.2, 1.4 or 1.5 grams of gold per tonne cut-off grade depending on ore type and process method and include the Central Zone and Main Zone deposits. (17) The open pit resources at Ulaan Bulag are estimated on a cut-off grade of 0.8, 0.9 or 1.0 grams of gold per tonne depending on ore type and process method. (18) The ATO open pit resources are estimated based on a Net Smelter Return (NSR) cut-off grade of $6.50 NSR per tonne for oxide mineralization and $25.50 NSR per tonne for sulphide mineralization (19) The open pit resources at Kara Beldyr are estimated based on a 1.0 gram of gold per tonne cut-off grade and the contained ounces are shown on a 100% basis. (20) A conversion factor of 31.10348 grams per ounce of gold is used in the reserve and resource estimates. (21) Numbers may not add up due to rounding. (22) Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined economically. It cannot be assumed that all or part of the inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. In July 2009, the Mongolian Parliament enacted legislation that would prohibit mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in water basins and forest areas in the territory of Mongolia and provides for the revocation of mining and exploration licences affecting such areas. The legislation exempts any “mineral deposit of strategic signiﬁ cance”. If the legislation is not repealed or amended or if Gatsuurt is not designated as a “mineral deposit of strategic importance” that is exempt from this legislation, mineral reserves at Gatsuurt may have to be reclassiﬁ ed as mineral resources or eliminated entirely. (23) _Centerra_Page 10-12.indd 11 02/04/12 7:02 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 11 Kumtor Centerra owns 100 percent of the Kumtor gold mine which is located in the Kyrgyz Republic, about 350 kilometres southeast of the capital Bishkek and about 60 kilometres north of the border with the People’s Republic of China. It is the largest gold mine operated in Central Asia by a Western-based company, having produced more than 8.4 million ounces of gold between 1997 and the end of 2011. Production (100%) 2004 2005 2006 2007 (2) 2008 (2) 2009 (2) 2010 2011 Ore mined (thousands of tonnes) Ore milled (thousands of tonnes) Average mill head grade (grams/tonne) Recovery (%) Gold produced (thousands of ounces) (1) Total Cash Cost (2) Per tonne milled – ($) Per ounce produced – ($) 3,303 5,654 4.4 82.1 657 6,135 5,649 3.4 81.2 501 3,887 5,696 2.3 73.0 304 5,182 5,545 2.4 72.7 301 4,967 5,577 3.9 79.7 556 23.24 200 24.40 274 28.99 544 29.28 540 43.65 438 4,464 5,780 3.7 76.7 525 41.80 460 5,765 5,594 4.0 79.5 568 6,020 5,815 3.8 80.8 583 41.50 (3) 48.38 482 409 (3) Notes: (1) Centerra’s equity interest is 100% following the 2004 initial public offering. (2) As a result of Kumtor’s Restated Investment Agreement signed in 2009, operating costs and total cash cost per ounce produced for 2009, 2008 and 2007 have been restated to exclude operating and revenue-based taxes. Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is described under “Non-GAAP Measures” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis accompanying this annual report. (3) Restated to exclude community investments costs. Mining the Central Pit During 2011, Kumtor produced 583,156 ounces of gold from the SB Zone in the Central Pit. Gold production for the year was 3% greater than 2010 due to processing more tonnes of ore as a result of the higher availability of the mill in 2011 at 94% compared to 91% in 2010. The average recovery in 2011 was slightly better than 2010 due to the constant metallurgical feed grade which had a positive effect. Total cash cost per ounce produced was $482, an increase over 2010 levels due to the higher operating costs related to an increase in labour costs and increased costs for diesel fuel. Mining operations at Kumtor in 2012 will be accelerated in the southwest portion of the Kumtor Pit, to access part of the new reserves found in 2011 to provide higher grade ore for the Kumtor mill. Gold production from the mine is expected to be between 390,000 and 410,000 ounces in 2012 down from the original forecast of 575,000 to 625,000 ounces as the scheduled access to the high-grade SB Zone has been delayed due to increased ice movement. The delay results in deferring production from the high-grade SB Zone expected in 2012 into 2013–2015. The revised production proﬁ le will continue to be weighted to the fourth quarter. Replacing reserves In 2011, Kumtor successfully replaced the reserves it mined in the Central Pit as a result of additional drilling done on the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. Proven and probable reserves at Kumtor as of December 31, 2011 total 6.3 million ounces of contained gold (see “2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary”). The 2011 drilling continued to outline a new zone of mineralization that lies immediately to the northwest of the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. The drilling has also increased the average reserve grade for the Central Pit to 3.7 g/t Au, compared to 3.4 g/t Au in 2010 with no change in cut-off grades used for reserve estimation. At Kumtor, the inferred underground resources in the high-grade SB Zone increased by 393,000 ounces to 1.8 million contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 13.6 g/t as a result of exploration drilling that has extended the strike length of the high-grade underground resources along strike to the northeast and southwest. The cut-off grade was lowered to 6 g/t Au, from the 7 g/t Au used in previous estimates, which reﬂ ects updated cost estimates for mining; however, this has only a minimal impact on the resource estimation. Inferred underground resources in the Stockwork Zone total 629,000 contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 12.0 g/t. 12 CENTERRA GOLD INC. _Centerra_Page 10-12.indd 12 02/04/12 7:02 AM Continuing underground development In 2011, the Company advanced construction of the underground access to the high-grade SB Zone and Stockwork Zone to deﬁ ne and explore the high-grade resource at depth. At year-end, total development advance was 1,864 metres, which includes 903 metres advance in Decline #1 (SB Zone decline) and 961 metres in Decline #2 (Stockwork Zone decline). The Stockwork Drive reached its design limit in October 2011 and delineation drilling of the Stockwork Zone is ongoing. The underground development project at Kumtor is on track to achieve the connection of Decline #1 with Decline #2 in the third quarter of 2012. The connection will provide for improved ﬂ ow-through ventilation of the underground development. Decline #1 has approximately 125 metres of development advance remaining and Decline #2 has approximately 660 metres of development advance remaining to join the two declines. An additional 708 metres of development advance is required in order to access the SB Zone. First ore from the SB Zone is expected in the second quarter of 2013. Decline #2 will facilitate the access for exploration drilling to test down dip extensions in the area referred to as the Saddle Zone located between the SB and Stockwork Zones. During 2012 drilling will continue from Decline #1 to test the new zone of mineralization on the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone and the down dip extensions of the SB Zone. Kumtor Cost Performance 2009–2011 Annual Operating Costs ($ millions) Mining Milling Site administration (1) Bishkek administration (1) Management fees Production taxes and royalties (1) By-product credits Other Total operating costs (1) Unit operating costs Mining costs ($/t mined material) Milling costs ($/t milled material) Total operating costs ($/t milled material) (1) Total cash costs ($/oz produced) (1) (2) 2009 2010 2011 132.2 54.7 39.2 15.3 0.6 – (1.9) 1.5 241.6 1.14 9.46 41.80 460 123.3 56.1 36.8 (3) 15.6 0.6 – (2.8) 2.6 232.2 (3) 1.06 (2) 10.03 41.50 (3) 409 (3) 157.8 63.5 47.2 15.4 0.6 – (6.2) 3.0 281.3 1.32 (2) 10.92 48.38 482 Notes: (1) As a result of Kumtor’s Restated Investment Agreement signed in 2009, operating costs and total cash cost per ounce produced for 2009 has been restated to exclude operating and revenue-based taxes. Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is described under “Non-GAAP Measures” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis accompanying this annual report. (2) Unit mining costs excludes $10.9 million and $39.4 million of capitalized pre-stripping costs in 2010 and 2011, respectively. (3) Restated to exclude community investments costs. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 13 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Boroo Centerra Gold owns a 100 percent interest in the Boroo mine which is located 110 kilometres northwest of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. Although this is a relatively remote part of the world, Boroo is within three kilometres of the all-weather Ulaanbaatar–Irkutsk highway and enjoys easy access to the Trans-Mongolian railway. This open-pit operation began commercial production in the ﬁ rst quarter of 2004 and has produced approximately 1.6 million ounces of gold through the end of 2011. Production (100%) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Heap leach material mined (thousands of tonnes) Ore mined direct millfeed (thousands of tonnes) Ore milled (thousands of tonnes) Average mill head grade (grams/tonne) Recovery (%) (1) Gold produced (thousands of ounces) (2) (3) Total Cash Cost (4) Per tonne milled – ($) Per ounce produced – ($) – – – 3,601 3,629 3,481 1,694 – 1,884 1,850 4.5 93.7 2,865 2,231 4.2 91.5 3,082 (1) 2,387 4.3 87.0 2,362 2,549 3.6 85.3 2,416 2,496 2.7 77.7 2,913 2,077 2.6 72.9 2,399 2,466 1.9 71.8 – 2,340 1.1 68.9 246 286 283 255 193 151 111 59 17.57 149 23.49 183 25.77 217 24.35 244 29.52 382 33.04 456 27.08 (5) 601 (5) 17.56 694 Notes: (1) Excludes heap leach ore. (2) Gold produced in 2004 includes pre-commissioning production for January and February of 2004. (3) Centerra’s equity interest is 100% from October 17, 2007. (4) Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is described under “Non-GAAP Measures” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis accompanying this annual report and represents post-commissioning production costs from March 1, 2004. (5) Restated to exclude community investment costs. Good performance The Boroo mine produced 59,224 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $694 per ounce produced in 2011. While continuing to perform well, gold production was lower than 2010 due to the processing of stockpiled materials with lower mill head grades, and lower recoveries as a result of no mining activities, which ceased at the end of November 2010. The higher total cash costs resulted from the 47% decrease in produced ounces. At Boroo the 2012 production proﬁ le is approximately 60,000 ounces of gold and assumes mining of Pit 6, which started in January 2012. The Company’s production proﬁ le for Boroo in 2012 does not include any production from the heap leach facility or from the Gatsuurt project due to the uncertainties with permitting. The Gatsuurt project has been delayed due to not receiving the necessary approvals and regulatory commissioning because of the Mongolian Water and Forest Law. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis accompanying this annual report. The Boroo mill is expected to process mostly higher grade heap leach ore stockpiles for the ﬁ rst eight months of 2012, followed by processing the higher grade ore from Pit 6 from September 2012 to January 2013. During September to December 2012, the Boroo mill is expected to process a mixture of higher grade Pit 6 ore with an average grade of approximately 2.1 g/t and stockpiled heap leach material with grades between 0.67-0.76 g/t. Total cash cost for 2012 is expected to be $810 per ounce produced. Receipt of the ﬁ nal heap leach operating permit at Boroo would add approximately 2,000 ounces of gold per month. At Gatsuurt, the project is ready to begin mining the oxide ore on receipt of the ﬁ nal approvals and regulatory commissioning. 14 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 14 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM Boroo Cost Performance 2009–2011 Annual Operating Costs ($ millions) Mining Milling Leaching Site administration Ulaanbaatar administration Production taxes and royalties By-product credits Other Total operating costs Unit operating costs Mining costs ($/t mined material) Milling costs ($/t milled material) Leaching costs ($/t material stacked) Leaching costs ($/t material leached) Total operating costs ($/t milled material) Total cash costs ($/oz produced) (1) 2009 2010 2011 20.0 17.8 6.7 8.0 8.0 8.0 (0.4) 0.5 68.6 1.61 8.57 1.37 0.76 33.04 456 20.5 21.1 2.3 8.3 6.7 (2) 7.2 (0.3) 0.9 66.8 (2) 1.81 8.57 2.32 0.53 27.08 (2) 601 (2) 2.1 21.0 0.3 7.7 6.0 3.9 (0.3) 0.4 41.1 – 8.99 – 0.76 17.56 694 (1) Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is described under “Non-GAAP Measures” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis accompanying this annual report. (2) Restated to exclude community investments costs. Gatsuurt The Gatsuurt project is approximately 35 kilometres from the Boroo mine and is connected to the Boroo mine site by a 55 kilometre road. The Gatsuurt project is ready to begin production of the oxide ore on receipt of the ﬁ nal approvals and regulatory commissioning from the Mongolian authorities. The plan is to truck the Gatsuurt ore for processing at Boroo. First, the oxide ore from Gatsuurt would be processed through the existing Boroo mill facilities which would then be followed by the Gatsuurt sulphide ore, after the mill has been modiﬁ ed to accommodate the ore. The Boroo processing facility will have to be modiﬁ ed to include a bio-oxidation circuit to recover gold from the refractory Gatsuurt ore. For 2012, no capital has been forecast for the development of the deeper sulphide ores at Gatsuurt and will only be invested following successful regulatory commissioning of the Gatsuurt project. The engineering and construction of the bio-oxidation facility to be located at the Boroo mill, which is needed to treat Gatsuurt sulphide ores, will be restarted only after the approval to begin mining at Gatsuurt has been received from Mongolian authorities. 2011_Centerra_Page 1-15.indd 15 Mar/31/2012 1:24 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 15 100% is our goal for the corporate responsibilities accepted by a company like ours in the business we are in. We are proud of our participation in the far-off communities partnering with locals for social and economic development creating value for everyone. In the co-operative relationship that results from our involvement, we stand solid on the highest principles of corporate citizenship. A Solid Citizen. Implementing responsible mining practices and aligning our operations with international standards are essential for the growth of a responsible resource company. Wherever we operate, a key measure of success is that our stakeholders, including our employees and the neighbouring communities, gain signiﬁ cant beneﬁ ts from our activity. Our approach to creating value is simple. We are open about our mining activities and we approach corporate responsibility by engaging stakeholders – groups who inﬂ uence or are inﬂ uenced by our activities or performance. In all of its operations, Centerra strives to meet the highest international standards, including the Performance Standards of the International Finance Corporation and the Sustainable Development Framework of the International Council of Mining and Metals. Additionally, Centerra has played an active role in promoting the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (“EITI”) in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia. The Company’s mines in these countries were among the ﬁ rst to sign on, report and help improve EITI infrastructure in their respective countries and in 2011 Centerra became a supporting company of the EITI. 16 CENTERRA GOLD INC. Centerra Text.indd 16 Mar/28/2012 12:15 PM MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011 18 Centerra’s Business 19 Gold Industry, Key Economics and Recent Market Uncertainty 21 Growth and Strategy 26 Selected Annual Information 27 Results Overview of 2011 Versus 2010 Results of Operating Segments Fourth Quarter Results Quarterly Results – Last Eight Quarters 42 Balance Sheet Asset Retirement Obligations Gold Hedging and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Liquidity and Capital Resources 44 Contractual Obligations 44 Non-GAAP Measures 50 Critical Accounting Estimates 52 Changes in Accounting Policies 53 Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 53 Sustainable Development 53 2012 Outlook 58 Qualified Person & QA/QC 59 Risk Factors 72 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information 2011_Centerra_Page 17-18.indd 17 Mar/31/2012 1:26 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 17 The following discussion has been prepared as of February 23, 2012, and is intended to provide a review of the ﬁ nancial position of Centerra Gold Inc. (“Centerra” or the “Company”) as at and for the ﬁ nancial year ended December 31, 2011 and results of operations in comparison with those as at and for the ﬁ nancial year ended December 31, 2010. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited ﬁ nancial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. In addition, this discussion contains certain forward-looking information regarding Centerra’s businesses and operations. See “Risk Factors” and “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information” in this discussion. All dollar amounts are expressed in United States (US) dollars, except as otherwise indicated. Additional information about Centerra, including the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2011, will be available on the Company’s website at www.centerragold.com and on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com. CONVERSION TO IFRS As prescribed by the CICA Accounting Standards Board, the Company adopted the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) in its statements of account as of January 1, 2011, including the restatement of its opening balance sheet of January 1, 2010. The restatement of the Company’s comparative balances from those previously reported under Canadian GAAP standards to those converted IFRS standards is fully explained and reconciled in note 33 of the Company’s December 31, 2011 consolidated ﬁ nancial statements as ﬁ led on SEDAR. CENTERRA’S BUSINESS Centerra is a Canadian-based gold company, focused on acquiring, exploring, developing and operating gold properties in Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets world-wide. Centerra’s common shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. As of February 23, 2012, being the date of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), there are 236,353,942 common shares issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2011, Centerra’s assets consist of a 100% interest in the Kumtor mine, located in the Kyrgyz Republic, a 100% interest in the Boroo mine and a 100% interest in the Gatsuurt development property, both located in Mongolia, a 50% interest in the Kara Beldyr property in Russia (subsequently increased to 70% in January 2012), a 50% interest in the Öksüt property in Turkey and 100% interest in various exploration and advanced exploration properties including the Altan Tsagaan Ovoo (“ATO”) property in northeast Mongolia. Additionally, the Company is earning an interest in other joint venture exploration properties located in Russia, Turkey, China, the United States (Nevada) and Mongolia. Substantially all of Centerra’s revenues are derived from the sale of gold. The Company’s revenues are derived from production volumes from its mines and gold prices realized. Gold doré production from the Kumtor mine is purchased by Kyrgyzaltyn JSC (“Kyrgyzaltyn”) for processing at its reﬁ nery in the Kyrgyz Republic while gold doré produced by the Boroo mine is exported and until September 30, 2011 sold under a reﬁ ning agreement with Johnson Matthey Limited (“JM”). Pursuant to the agreement with JM, the gold doré can also be sold (at the Company’s election) to a third party who has an account with JM. In September 2011, the Company’s subsidiary that owns the Boroo mine entered into a master sale agreement with Auramet Trading LLC (“Auramet”) for this purpose. As a result, starting in October 2011 the gold doré from Boroo continued to be shipped to JM for reﬁ ning but the product was sold to Auramet at agreed market terms. Sales to JM under the reﬁ ning agreement are based on the afternoon ﬁ xing price on the London Bullion Market (“London PM ﬁ x”), whereas sales under the Auramet master sale agreement are based on spot gold prices. The Gatsuurt property is in the development phase. The Kara Beldyr, Öksüt and other Russian, Turkish, Chinese and Mongolian properties are in the exploration phase. In 2011, the Company’s two mines produced a total of 642,380 ounces of gold, ranking Centerra as an intermediate-sized North American-based gold producer. 18 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 17-18.indd 18 Mar/31/2012 1:26 PM The average spot price for gold in 2011 based on the London PM ﬁ x was $1,572 per ounce, an increase of 28% over the average in 2010. This follows year-over-year increases of 26% in 2010 and 11% in 2009. The average realized price of gold received by Centerra in 2011 was $1,569 per ounce. Historically, gold has been seen to be a hedge against inﬂ ation and U.S. dollar weakness. A number of factors continue to support the strengthening of the gold price, including a general wariness with respect to the stability of the U.S. dollar, sustainability of sovereign debt levels, concerns about the possibility of inﬂ ation stemming from aggressive economic stimulus programs, heightened equity market volatility and an increase in the demand for gold for investment purposes (see the discussion below under “Gold Industry, Key Economic Trends and Recent Market Uncertainty”). The Company’s costs are comprised primarily of the cost of producing gold from its two mines, its joint venture projects, administrative costs from the Toronto, Bishkek, Ulaanbaatar and other exploration ofﬁ ces worldwide and secondarily from depreciation and depletion. There are many operating variables that affect the cost of producing an ounce of gold. In the mine, costs are inﬂ uenced by the ore grade and the stripping ratio. The stripping ratio means the tonnage of waste material which must be removed to allow the mining of one tonne of ore. The ore grade refers to the amount of gold contained in a tonne of ore. The signiﬁ cant costs of mining are labour, diesel fuel and equipment maintenance. In the mill, costs are dependent mainly on the ore grade and the metallurgical characteristics of the ore which can impact gold recovery. For example, a higher grade ore would typically contribute to a lower unit production cost. The signiﬁ cant costs of milling are reagents, consumables, mill maintenance and energy. Both mining and milling costs are affected by labour costs, which depend on the availability of qualiﬁ ed personnel in the regions where the operations are located, the wages in those markets, and the number of people required. Mining and milling activities involve the use of many materials. The varying costs of acquiring these materials and the amount used in the processing of the ore also inﬂ uence the cash costs of mining and milling. The non-cash costs are inﬂ uenced by the amount of costs related to the mine’s acquisition, development and ongoing capital requirements and the estimated useful lives of capital items. Over the life of each mine, another signiﬁ cant cost that must be planned for is the closure, reclamation and decommissioning of each operating site. In accordance with standard practices for Western-based mining companies, Centerra carries out remediation and reclamation work during the operating period of the mine, where feasible, in order to reduce the ﬁ nal decommissioning costs. Nevertheless, the majority of rehabilitation work can only be performed following the completion of mining operations. Centerra’s practice is to record estimated ﬁ nal decommissioning costs based on conceptual closure plans, and to disclose these costs according to the principles of IFRS. In addition, Kumtor has established a reclamation trust fund to pay for these costs (net of forecast salvage value of assets) from the revenues generated over the life of mine. Annually Boroo deposits 50% of the upcoming year’s annual reclamation budget into a government account and recovers this money when the annual reclamation commitments are completed. GOLD INDUSTRY, KEY ECONOMICS AND RECENT MARKET UNCERTAINTY The two principal uses of gold are product fabrication and bullion investment. A broad range of end uses is included within the fabrication category, the most signiﬁ cant of which is the production of jewelry. Other fabrication uses include ofﬁ cial coins, electronics, miscellaneous industrial and decorative uses, medals and medallions. Global gold industry production is expected to grow at a modest rate over the next few years after signiﬁ cant growth from 1995 to 2001 followed by virtually ﬂ at production levels through to 2008. The growth in production beginning in 2009 and expected in the coming few years is a function of a higher gold price which has made previously marginal deposits economically viable. Centerra believes the cost of gold production in U.S. dollar terms is rising globally due primarily to a declining quality of reserves at producing mines, higher costs of construction and equipment and higher cost of labour and certain consumables. There has been signiﬁ cant 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 19 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 19 consolidation among gold producers since 2002, and this is expected to continue as established producers seek to replenish reserves and junior producers seek capital. To replace mined reserves, producers are exploring in new regions because there are fewer remaining opportunities in conventional gold mining locations. As well as supply factors internal to the industry, described above, external factors impact the gold price. One of these important factors is the trade-weighted U.S. dollar exchange rate. Historically, there has been a strong inverse correlation between the trade-weighted U.S. dollar exchange rate and the gold price resulting in a positive gold price trend during extended periods of U.S. dollar weakness. Notwithstanding periods in which this correlation at times breaks down, as witnessed in the recent years of global ﬁ nancial crisis, in general a weak U.S. dollar is positive for gold. Another factor affecting the gold price which has gained in importance is investment demand. Since the beginning of the global ﬁ nancial crisis in late 2007, investor demand for gold has signiﬁ cantly increased. The protracted period of ﬁ nancial instability, high unemployment and stagnant economic growth in developed countries, combined with increasing sovereign debt levels as governments endeavour to stimulate an economic recovery have shaken investor conﬁ dence in traditional investment vehicles in favour of gold as a safe haven. Investor demand via gold exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”) which allow investors to more directly invest in gold without holding the physical asset is expected to have increased by approximately 15%, year-over-year, in 2011, notwithstanding a level of disinvestment at times during the year when investors sold their investments to cover losses in other investment vehicles in their portfolio. Whilst investment in ETFs has continued to grow, total investment demand in 2011 is expected to have declined, year-over-year. This may be attributable to periods of higher risk aversion which saw investors shift to the U.S. dollar as a safe haven. In addition, the latter part of the fourth quarter saw signiﬁ cant gold selling as investors monetized their gold holdings to rebalance investment portfolios and cover losses. Consumers also became more reluctant to invest in gold as prices for the metal hit record highs in the third quarter. Investor sentiment towards gold can thus have a material impact on the gold price. Other factors that have impacted the gold price include central bank reserves management, producer hedging/ de-hedging activity, and geopolitical concerns. The Company believes that fundamentals remain positive for gold in the coming year. Burgeoning federal deﬁ cits in the U.S. resulting from economic stimulus measures are expected to weaken the U.S. dollar and ultimately usher in a period of higher inﬂ ation. The role of gold as a hedge against inﬂ ation would support continued demand for the metal as would growing appetite by central banks and developing Asian nations seeking a more reliable store of value as compared with other investments. In addition, as governments seek to stimulate economic growth, a shift to more accommodative monetary policies would also be positive for gold. Doubts in respect of an eventual resolution to sovereign debt levels, particularly in the Eurozone and the United States, and the effectiveness of measures to promote economic growth in these countries could also support continued interest in gold. Financial liquidity provides the Company’s with the ability to fund future operating activities and investments. Centerra has two operating mines located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia. Centerra generated $434.9 million in cash from operations in 2011 and has a balance of cash and short-term investments of $568.2 million at December 31, 2011. The Company’s ﬁ nancial risk management policy focuses on cash preservation, while maintaining the liquidity necessary to conduct operations on a day-to-day basis. The Company manages counterparty credit risk, in respect of cash and short-term investments, by maintaining bank accounts with highly-rated U.S. and Canadian banks and investing only in highly-rated Canadian and U.S. Government bills, term deposits or banker’s acceptances with highly-rated ﬁ nancial institutions, and corporate direct credit of highly-rated, highly-liquid issuers. The Company has no outstanding debt, and it is expected that all planned capital and operating expenditures can be funded out of cash ﬂ ow for 2012. See “Caution Regarding Forward- Looking Information”. 20 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 20 27/03/12 8:21 AM Continued uncertainty in global ﬁ nancial markets has constrained the ability of many companies to access capital markets ﬁ nancing. Although Centerra has no current requirements for such funding, ﬁ nancial markets have retained an interest in gold producers and, under the right conditions, equity issues of many of these producers have been well received. In November 2010, Centerra secured a three-year, $150 million revolving credit facility to increase liquidity available for future growth initiatives. The Company may also contemplate an equity issue to support such growth initiatives. See “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information”. The following table shows the average afternoon gold price ﬁ xing, by quarter, on the London Bullion Market for 2010, and 2011: Quarter 2010 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 Average Gold Price ($) 1,109 1,197 1,227 1,367 1,386 1,506 1,702 1,688 GROWTH AND STRATEGY Centerra’s growth strategy is to increase its reserve base and expand its current portfolio of mining operations by: • developing new reserves at or near its existing mines from in-pit and underground sources; • advancing late-stage exploration properties, including properties earned into through the use of joint venture vehicles, through drilling and feasibility studies, as warranted; and • actively pursuing selective acquisitions in Asia, the former Soviet Union and opportunistically other emerging markets worldwide. Centerra’s growth strategy could be impacted by the risk factors described on page 59. During 2011, the Company continued its exploration drilling activities in and around the Kumtor mine site and on its various advanced exploration projects in the Asian region. On February 9, 2012, the Company released the results of the updated reserve and resource estimates for the Kumtor and Boroo mines and updated its resource proﬁ le for its advanced projects providing estimates on the Company’s reserves and resources as of December 31, 2011. Overall, the Company was successful in replacing the reserves it mined in the Kumtor Central Pit during 2011, thereby increasing its total proven and probable reserves by 694,000 contained ounces, an increase of 9% (before accounting for the processing of 793,000 contained ounces in 2011 at its Kumtor and Boroo operations), to 8.1 million ounces of contained gold. Measured and indicated resources increased by 36% or 1.8 million ounces when compared to December 31, 2010 to total 6.7 million ounces of contained gold, from additions around the Central pit at Kumtor, the new discovery at the Altan Tsagaan Ovoo (“ATO”) project in Mongolia and from the Kara Beldyr joint venture project in Russia. Inferred resources were also increased at Kumtor’s high-grade SB Underground project and at the Kara Beldyr project, of which Centerra currently owns a 70% interest. The 2011 year-end reserves and resources were estimated using a gold price of $1,200 per ounce compared to $1,000 per ounce in 2010. See the “2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary” table and the “Polymetallic Mineral Resources” summary table. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 21 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Reserves: As of December 31, 2011, Centerra’s proven and probable reserves increased 694,000 contained ounces (before accounting for 2011 production) to 8.1 million ounces of contained gold, compared to 8.2 million ounces as of December 31, 2010. This represents an increase of 9% before accounting for 793,000 contained ounces processed at Kumtor and Boroo during 2011. All 2011 year-end reserves were estimated using a gold price of $1,200 per ounce compared to $1,000 per ounce at December 31, 2010. At Kumtor, before accounting for the processing of 709,000 contained ounces during 2011, proven and probable reserves increased by 704,000 contained ounces of gold replacing reserves mined during the year. All of the increase in the Central Pit open pit reserves is a result of additional exploration drilling primarily on the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. This drilling has continued to outline a new zone of mineralization that lies immediately to the northwest of the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. The drilling has also increased the average reserve grade for the Central Pit to 3.7 g/t Au, compared to 3.4 g/t Au in 2010. There has been no change in cut-off grades used for reserve estimation. At Boroo, after accounting for the processing of 84,000 contained ounces during 2011, proven and probable reserves total 298,000 contained ounces of gold. At the reserve gold price assumption, the Boroo operation could potentially continue to feed the mill for over two years utilizing existing low-grade stockpiles. At Gatsuurt, proven and probable reserves remain unchanged at 1.5 million contained ounces of gold. Resources As of December 31, 2011, Centerra’s measured and indicated resources increased by 36% or 1.8 million ounces over the December 31, 2010 ﬁ gures to total 6.7 million ounces of contained gold, compared to 4.9 million contained ounces as of December 31, 2010. The increase from the 2010 year-end measured and indicated resources is attributable to an increase in resources at Kumtor together with the addition of new resources for both the ATO project in Mongolia and the Kara Beldyr joint venture project in Russia. The Company’s inferred resources also increased by 570,000 contained ounces of gold year-over-year. At Kumtor, the inferred resources in the high-grade underground SB Zone increased by 393,000 contained ounces to 1.8 million contained ounces of gold with an average grade of 13.6 g/t. This increase is primarily a result of exploration drilling that has extended the strike length of the high-grade underground resources along strike to the northeast and southwest. The cut-off grade was lowered to 6 g/t Au, from the 7 g/t Au used in previous estimates, which reﬂ ects updated cost estimates for mining, however, this has only a minimal impact of the resource estimation. Inferred open pit resources decreased by 65,000 contained ounces of gold in the Central Pit. In addition, exploration drilling in 2011 at the Northeast Prospect resulted in the addition of 150,000 contained ounces of gold to the inferred open pit resources to 278,000 ounces of contained gold with an improvement of grade to 2.1 g/t Au. The initial resource estimate for the ATO project in Mongolia has a measured and indicated resource of 824,000 ounces of contained gold together with signiﬁ cant silver, lead and zinc and an inferred resource of 26,000 ounces of contained gold together with silver, lead and zinc. The resource estimate on a 100% basis for the Gord Zone on the Kara Beldyr property in Russia has an indicated resource of 289,000 ounces of contained gold and an inferred resource of 211,000 ounces of contained gold. As of January 2012, Centerra holds a 70% equity interest in the property. 22 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 22 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 YEAR-END GOLD RESERVE AND RESOURCE SUMMARY (as of December 31, 2011) Gold Mineral Reserves (1) (12) (13) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Property (3) Kumtor (5) Boroo (7) Gatsuurt (8) (15) Total Proven Probable Total Proven and Probable Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade Contained Gold (oz) (g/t) 3,023 8,767 – 11,790 1.6 0.8 – 1.0 153 215 – 368 56,671 891 16,349 73,911 3.4 2.9 2.8 3.2 6,125 83 1,489 7,697 59,694 9,658 16,349 85,701 3.3 1.0 2.8 2.9 6,278 298 1,489 8,065 Gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (2) (12) (13) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Property (3) Kumtor (4) (5) Boroo (4) (7) Gatsuurt (4) (8) (15) Ulaan Bulag (9) ATO (10) Kara Beldyr (11) Total Measured Indicated Total Measured and Indicated Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (oz) Tonnes Grade Contained Gold (oz) (g/t) 43,262 452 – – 10,305 – 54,019 2.3 2.2 – – 1.4 – 2.1 3,141 32 – – 466 – 3,639 22,687 4,464 5,533 1,555 11,978 3,790 50,007 2.3 1.5 2.4 1.5 0.9 2.4 1.9 1,658 210 426 73 358 289 3,014 65,949 4,916 5,533 1,555 22,283 3,790 104,026 2.3 1.5 2.4 1.5 1.2 2.4 2.0 4,799 242 426 73 824 289 6,653 Gold Inferred Mineral Resources (2) (12) (13) (14) (tonnes and ounces in thousands) Property (3) Kumtor Open Pit (4) (5) Kumtor SB Underground (6) Kumtor Stockwork UG (6) Boroo (4) (7) Gatsuurt (4) (8) (15) Ulaan Bulag (9) ATO (10) Kara Beldyr (11) Total Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold (oz) 9,195 4,040 1,633 7,323 5,926 315 1,418 3,354 33,204 2.4 13.6 12.0 1.0 2.6 1.3 0.6 2.0 3.8 694 1,760 629 235 491 13 26 211 4,059 (1) The mineral reserves have been estimated based on a gold price of $1,200 per ounce. (2) Mineral resources are in addition to reserves. Mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. (3) Centerra’s equity interests as of this MD&A are: Kumtor 100%, Gatsuurt 100%, Boroo 100%, Ulaan Bulag 100%, ATO 100% and Kara Beldyr 70% (as of January 2012). All contained ounces in table above are shown on a 100% basis. (4) Open pit resources occur outside the current ultimate pits which have been designed using a gold price of $1,200 per ounce. (5) The open pit reserves and resources at Kumtor are estimated based on a cut-off grade of 0.85 gram of gold per tonne for the Central Pit and 1.0 grams of gold per tonne for the Southwest, Sarytor and Northeast deposits. (6) Underground resources occur below the Central pit and are estimated based on a cut-off grade of 6.0 grams of gold per tonne. (7) The open pit reserves and resources at Boroo are estimated based on a 0.5 gram of gold per tonne cut-off grade. (8) The open pit reserves and resources at Gatsuurt are estimated using either a 1.2, 1.4 or 1.5 grams of gold per tonne cut-off grade depending on ore type and process method and include the Central Zone and Main Zone deposits. (9) The open pit resources at Ulaan Bulag are estimated on a cut-off grade of 0.8, 0.9 or 1.0 grams of gold per tonne depending on ore type and process method (10) The ATO open pit resources are estimated based on a Net Smelter Return (NSR) cut-off grade of $6.50 NSR per tonne for oxide mineralization and $25.50 NSR per tonne for sulphide mineralization. (11) The open pit resources at Kara Beldyr are estimated based on a 1.0 gram of gold per tonne cut-off grade and the contained ounces are shown on a 100% basis. (12) A conversion factor of 31.10348 grams per ounce of gold is used in the reserve and resource estimates. (13) Numbers may not add up due to rounding. (14) Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined economically. It cannot be assumed that all or part of the inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. (15) In July 2009, the Mongolian Parliament enacted legislation that would prohibit mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in water basins and forest areas in the territory of Mongolia and provides for the revocation of mining and exploration licenses affecting such areas. The legislation exempts any “mineral deposit of strategic signiﬁ cance”. If the legislation is not repealed or amended or if Gatsuurt is not designated as a “mineral deposit of strategic importance” that is exempt from this legislation, mineral reserves at Gatsuurt may have to be reclassiﬁ ed as mineral resources or eliminated entirely. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia” and “Risk Factors”. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 23 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 23 27/03/12 8:21 AM Polymetallic Mineral Resources (as of December 31, 2011) Category Tonnes Gold (000’s) Grade (g/t) ATO Project (19) Contained Silver Gold (21) Grade (g/t) (oz 000’s) Contained Silver (oz 000’s) Lead Contained Grade (%) (lb 000’s) Lead Grade (%) Zinc Contained Zinc (lb 000’s) Oxide Mineral Resources (16) (17) (19) (20) (22) (23) (> $6.50 NSR cut-off Grade) Measured Resources Indicated Resources Measured and Indicated Inferred Resources (18) 3,345 2,966 6,311 244 1.4 0.8 1.1 0.5 146 77 223 4 8.8 7.4 8.2 4.9 950 707 1,657 38 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sulphide Mineral Resources (16) (17) (19) (20) (22) (23) (> $25.50 cut-off Grade) Measured Resources Indicated Resources Measured and Indicated Inferred Resources (18) 6,960 9,012 15,972 1,174 1.4 1.0 1.2 0.6 320 281 601 22 7.5 7.9 7.8 5.2 1,685 2,301 3,986 196 0.864 0.692 0.767 0.704 132,572 137,486 270,058 18,221 1.542 1.269 1.388 1.068 236,605 252,123 488,728 27,642 (16) Mineral resources have been estimated on the following metal prices (gold $1,200 per ounce), (silver $20 per ounce), (lead $ 0.87 per lb), (zinc $0.87 per lb). (17) Mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. (18) Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined economically. It cannot be assumed that all or part of the inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. (19) Centerra’s equity interest in the ATO project is 100%. (20) Numbers may not add up due to rounding. (21) The contained gold resources have also been included in Centerra’s 2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary (22) The ATO resources are estimated based on a Net Smelter Return cut-off grade of $6.50 NSR per tonne for oxide mineralization and $25.50 NSR per tonne for sulphide mineralization. (23) Variables used to calculate NSR values include; Oxide total recovery of gold=60% Oxide total recovery of Silver=40% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of gold=70% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of silver=70% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of lead=81% Sulphide Net Smelter Return total recovery of zinc=51% Payable royalty on total recovered gold=9.0% Payable royalty on total recovered silver=6.75% Payable royalty on total recovered lead=6.75% Payable royalty on total recovered zinc=6.75% 24 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 24 27/03/12 8:21 AM Reconciliation of Gold Reserves and Resources (in thousands of ounces of contained gold) (8) (9) December 31 2011 2011 Addition 2010 (1) Throughput (2) (Deletion) (3) December 31 2011 Gold Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves Kumtor (4) (5) Boroo (4) Gatsuurt (4) (7) (11) Total Proven and Probable Reserves Gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources Kumtor (4) (6) Boroo (4) Gatsuurt (4) (7) (11) Ulaan Bulag (4) ATO (4) Kara Beldyr (4) Total Measured & Indicated Resources Gold Inferred Mineral Resources (10) Kumtor Open Pit (4) (6) Kumtor Stockwork Underground (4) Kumtor SB Underground (4) Boroo (4) Gatsuurt (4) (7) (11) Ulaan Bulag (4) ATO (4) Kara Beldyr (4) Total Inferred Resources 6,283 392 1,489 8,164 4,134 242 426 80 0 0 4,882 759 628 1,367 233 491 11 0 0 3,489 709 84 0 793 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 704 (10) 0 694 665 0 0 (7) 824 289 1,771 (65) 1 393 2 0 2 26 211 570 6,278 298 1,489 8,065 4,799 242 426 73 824 289 6,653 694 629 1,760 235 491 13 26 211 4,059 (1) Reserves and resources as reported in Centerra’s Annual Information Form ﬁ led in March 2011. (2) Corresponds to mill feed at Kumtor and Boroo. (3) Changes in reserves or resources, as applicable, are attributed to information provided by drilling and subsequent reclassiﬁ cation of reserves or resources, an increase in the gold price, changes in pit designs, reconciliation between the mill and the resource model, and changes to operating costs. (4) Centerra’s equity interests as of this MD&A are as follows: Kumtor 100%, Gatsuurt 100%, Boroo 100%, Ulaan Bulag 100%, ATO 100% and Kara Beldyr 70% (as of January 2012). Contained ounces are on a 100% basis in the table above at each property. (5) Kumtor open pit reserves include the Central Pit and the Southwest and Sarytor Deposits. (6) Kumtor open pit resources include the Central Pit, Southwest Deposit, Sarytor Deposit and Northeast Deposit. (7) Gatsuurt open pit reserves and resources include the Central Zone and Main Zone deposits. (8) Centerra reports reserves and resources separately. The amount of reported resources does not include those amounts identiﬁ ed as reserves. (9) Numbers may not add up due to rounding. (10) Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined economically. It cannot be assumed that all or part of the inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. (11) In July 2009, the Mongolian Parliament enacted legislation that would prohibit mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in water basins and forest areas in the territory of Mongolia and provides for the revocation of mining and exploration licenses affecting such areas. The legislation exempts any “mineral deposit of strategic signiﬁ cance”. If the legislation is not repealed or amended or if Gatsuurt is not designated as a “mineral deposit of strategic importance” that is exempt from this legislation, mineral reserves at Gatsuurt may have to be reclassiﬁ ed as mineral resources or eliminated entirely. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia” or “Risk Factors”. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 25 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 25 SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION The consolidated ﬁ nancial statements of Centerra are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and have been measured and expressed in United States dollars. Some of the information discussed below are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Measures”. $ millions, unless otherwise speciﬁ ed Year Ended December 31 Revenue Cost of sales Mine standby costs Regional ofﬁ ce administration Earnings from mine operations Revenue-based taxes Other operating expenses Exploration and business development Corporate administration Earnings from operations Other (income) and expenses Finance costs Gain on sale of exploration project Unusual items – Kyrgyz agreement Earnings before income taxes Income tax expense Net earnings Earnings per common share (basic and diluted) – $/share Total assets Long-term provision for reclamation and deferred income taxes Operating Highlights Gold sold – ounces sold Gold produced – ounces poured Average realized price – $/oz sold Gold spot market price – $/oz (1) Cost of sales – $/oz sold Total cash cost – $/oz produced (2) Total production cost – $/oz produced (2) 2011 2010 2009(1) $ 1,020 $ 850 $ 382 0 21 617 132 15 43 45 381 (1) 4 – – 379 8 371 1.57 1,689 56 $ $ $ $ 342 1 21 485 99 8 32 52 294 1 2 (35) – 327 4 322 1.37 1,400 31 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 685 399 4 23 259 60 – 26 34 139 (1) 2 – 49 89 29 60 0.27 1,072 21 650,258 642,380 1,569 1,572 588 502 687 $ $ $ $ $ 687,706 678,941 1,236 1,225 498 440 555 $ $ $ $ $ 676,394 675,582 1,013 973 590 459 607 $ $ $ $ $ (1) The Company’s 2009 information has not been restated to conform to IFRS and is presented in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (2) Average for the period as reported by the London Bullion Market Association (U.S. dollar Gold P.M. Fix Rate). (3) Total cash cost, total production cost per ounce produced are non-GAAP measures and are discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”. 26 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 26.indd 26 Mar/31/2012 1:28 PM RESULTS 2011 In Review: • Signiﬁ cant precious and base metal exploration discovery in Eastern Mongolia at the ATO property announced July 11, 2011. Initial measured and indicated resource of 824,000 ounces of contained gold, • Proven and probable reserves increased by 694,000 contained ounces replacing the 2011 production at Kumtor and measured and indicated resources increased by 36% or 1.8 million ounces, including the ATO discovery, • Earned a 50% interest in the Öksüt exploration project in Turkey that has returned signiﬁ cant intercepts of oxidized gold mineralization from drilling activity in 2011, • Increased dividend payout in 2011 to include a special dividend of Cdn$0.30 per share and annual dividend of Cdn$0.10 per share during the year (total of US$99.3 million paid), • Achieved milestone of $1 billion in revenue in 2011, • Centerra became a supporting company of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) promoting good governance and responsible mining: both Kumtor and Boroo have played an active role in supporting the EITI in their respective countries of operation, • The remedial measures the Company has put in place to manage the ice and waste movement in the South-East high-wall at Kumtor over the last few years continued throughout 2011, • Filed an updated technical report for the Kumtor Mine in March 2011, • Converted the Company’s accounting principles to IFRS from Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Overview of 2011 Versus 2010 Centerra’s 2011 and 2010 results reﬂ ect fully consolidated interests in the Kumtor and Boroo mines, a fully consolidated interest in the Gatsuurt and ATO properties and 50% ownership in the Company’s jointly-controlled entities, Kara Beldyr (Russia) and Öksüt (Turkey). For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded net earnings of $370.9 million or $1.57 per share, compared to net earnings of $322.3 million or $1.37 per share in 2010. The increase reﬂ ects a 27% increase in the realized gold price in the year, partially offset by lower gold ounces sold, the settlement of $14.1 million with the Kyrgyz Social Fund, the settlement with the Mongolian government of $2.6 million for the alluvial claim and the contribution of $10 million to the Kyrgyz government for the construction and repair of 27 schools in the country (see “Other Corporate Developments”). The earnings in 2010 included a 22% increase in the realized gold price, the gain recorded from the sale of the REN property of $34.9 million partially offset by the contribution of $6.4 million by Boroo Gold LLC (“BGC”, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary that owns the Boroo mine) to the construction of a maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar. During 2011, the Company’s earnings from mine operations was $616.5 million (60% of revenue), compared to $485.2 million (57% of revenue) in 2010. Earnings from mine operations are deﬁ ned as revenue less cost of sales (including cash and non-cash items), mine standby costs and regional ofﬁ ce administration. The increase in the earnings from mine operations is due to increased margins, resulting primarily from higher realized gold prices, partially offset by higher operating costs and lower gold sales. Revenue: Revenue for 2011 in creased by $170.6 million, or 20%, to $1,020.3 million compared to $849.8 million in the same period of 2010 due to a 27% increase in the realized gold price partially offset by lower ounces produced and sold. Gold production was 642,380 ounces in 2011 compared to the 678,941 ounces reported in 2010. This reduction reﬂ ects lower gold production at Boroo (-47%) mostly due to lower grades and lower recoveries processed through the mill. At Boroo, the ore became increasingly refractory during 2010 and throughout 2011 and the grades and recoveries continued to decline throughout 2011. Mining activities at Boroo were temporarily suspended in November 2010 but resumed in January 2012. The mill at Boroo operated in 2011 by processing stockpiled material from the pit and higher grade material from the heap leach stockpiles. Gold sold in 2011 totalled 650,258 ounces 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 27 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 27 27/03/12 8:21 AM (599,494 ounces from Kumtor and 50,764 ounces from Boroo) compared to 687,706 ounces in 2010 (568,390 ounces from Kumtor and 119,316 ounces from Boroo). The average realized gold price for 2011 was $1,569 per ounce compared to $1,236 per ounce in the same period of 2010 reﬂ ecting higher spot prices for gold throughout the year. Consolidated gold production in 2011 of 642,380 ounces was within the Company’s initial guidance of 600,000 – 650,000 ounces. Cost of sales: As a result of the IFRS conversion, cost of sales now includes non-cash depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) in addition to operating cash costs related to the product sold in the period. The comparative period also reﬂ ects this change in treatment. Cost of sales was $382.3 million in 2011 compared to $342.2 million in 2010. The increase results from higher operating costs for labour, diesel and other consumables at Kumtor, the settlement reached between Kumtor and the Kyrgyz government relating to the Kyrgyz Social Fund totalling $14.1 million and increased DD&A of $22 million. As a result of the social fund settlement, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, the amounts contributed to the social fund include a portion for the high altitude premiums paid to employees, which increased the contributions in the fourth quarter of 2011 by $2.3 million. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization associated with production increased by 30% to $98.4 million in 2011 from $75.6 million in 2010 as a result of higher depreciation for the expanded mobile ﬂ eet at Kumtor, which was increasingly used to move waste and ice in 2011, and higher amortization of deferred stripping costs on cutback 12B. (See “2012 Outlook” and “2012 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization”.) Cost of sales per ounce sold was $588 in 2011 compared to $498 in 2010, as more waste had to be moved to expose lower grade ore thereby resulting in higher cost ounces being sold in 2011. Total cash cost per ounce produced for 2011 increased to $502 compared to $440 per ounce in 2010 (total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”). The increase in 2011 reﬂ ects the impact of lower production levels due to lower grades and recoveries and higher operating costs at Kumtor and at Boroo as discussed in the “Results of Operating Segments” for Kumtor and Boroo. Total cash cost of $502 per ounce in 2011 was slightly above the Company’s guidance of $480 – $500 per ounce (which was revised in the third quarter 2011), due mainly to increased operating costs. Taxes: Centerra recorded an amount of $131.8 million in 2011 for revenue-based tax expense in respect to the Kyrgyz segment compared to $98.6 million in 2010, and an amount of $8.1 million in 2011 in respect of income tax expense at Boroo compared to $4.4 million in 2010. Pursuant to the Restated Investment Agreement between Centerra, Kumtor Gold Company CJSC (“KGC), Kumtor Operating Company CJSC (“KOC”) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (the “Government”), dated as of June 6, 2009 (the “Restated Investment Agreement”), the tax regime previously applicable to the Kumtor project was replaced by a simpliﬁ ed regime with effect from January 1, 2008. Under this simpliﬁ ed regime, tax is paid at a rate of 13% of gross revenue. In addition, with effect from January 1, 2009, Kumtor makes a monthly contribution of 1% of gross revenue to the Issyk-Kul Oblast Development Fund. This new regime, which was approved by the Kyrgyz Parliament on April 30, 2009 (considered the date of substantial enactment for ﬁ nancial reporting purposes), replaced a number of taxes previously imposed. The increase in revenue-based taxes expensed in 2011 over that of 2010 reﬂ ects the increase in revenue from the higher realized gold price recognized by Kumtor in 2011. The Restated Investment Agreement also provides for an annual payment to the State budget of 4% of gross revenue. This annual payment is reduced by the amount of capital and exploration expenditures incurred in the Kyrgyz Republic. Any of these expenditures not applied as a credit in the year are carried forward to future years. As at December 31, 2011, the excess expenditure in the Kyrgyz Republic on capital and exploration over 4% of gross revenue being carried forward to future years is $382.9 million. This excess amount is subject to audit by the Kyrgyz authorities. 28 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 28 27/03/12 8:21 AM The tax regime for Boroo Gold LLC, which owns the Boroo mine in Mongolia, is governed by a Stability Agreement with the Government of Mongolia. That agreement was amended August 3rd, 2007, effective from January 1, 2007, to establish an income tax rate at 25% of taxable income over 3 billion Mongolian Tugriks (MNT) (approximately $2.2 million at the 2011 year-end exchange rate) with a tax rate of 10% applicable to taxable income up to that amount. Income tax expense in the Mongolian segment is determined by reference to the MNT. The increase of $3.7 million in Boroo’s income tax expense for the year 2011 compared to that of the prior year, resulted primarily from the tax expense that was recorded as a result of the weakening MNT versus the United States dollar during 2011 on U.S. dollar-denominated monetary assets. Losses incurred by Centerra’s entities in the North American segment have not been tax effected. Goodwill: During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company undertook its normal annual review of the goodwill recorded by the Kyrgyz reporting unit. As a result, management concluded that current circumstances did not indicate that the carrying value of the unit exceeded its fair value. Exploration: Exploration expenditures for 2011 totalled $39.6 million, an increase of 27% over the 2010 expenditures of $31.3 million. Exploration expenditures at Kumtor totalled $12.7 million where work focused on drill testing the extent and grade of the Southwest extension of the SB zone as well as testing the mineralization within and below the KS11 open pit design at deeper elevations in the Saddle and SB zones. This work had positive results, returning signiﬁ cant mineralized intercepts both within and immediately below the KS11 design pit which contributed to the reserve and resource increases published by the Company in its February 9, 2012 news release. Exploration drilling was carried out in Decline #1 immediately below the Davidoff glacier to test the Kumtor structure and also in Decline #2 to the test the extension of the Stockwork Zone: drilling will continue in 2012 as access becomes available. Resource delineation drilling of the Stockwork Zone commenced in the second quarter of 2011 showing some initial positive results. Regional exploration at Kumtor continued in 2011 across all major areas on the Kumtor mining concession returning encouraging results in the Northeast and Southeast areas and disappointing results were seen at Petrov and Bordoo areas. In addition trenching, prospecting, and target deﬁ nition work continued in the Kumtor district. Results from the work have been encouraging and additional drilling is planned in 2012. In Mongolia, 2011 exploration expenditures totalled $11.4 million compared to $8.4 million in 2010. Exploration work focused on the ATO project with drilling, trenching, mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys being carried out on the ATO prospect and in the district. In July 2011, the Company announced its new precious/base metal discovery in northeast Mongolia at the ATO property where drilling has outlined three breccia pipes with an initial measured and indicated resource of 824,000 ounces. Exploration work is continuing and additional metallurgical testwork will be carried out along with baseline social environmental and hydrological studies. Results continue to be encouraging and additional work on the large ATO land holding is planned for 2012. Expenditures in Russia were $5.1 million in 2011 with the focus on drilling targets identiﬁ ed on the Kara Beldyr joint venture (“JV”) in the Tyva Republic. Drilling in 2011 was carried out on the Gord, Camp and Ezen zones, which conﬁ rmed the main geological features previously identiﬁ ed and returned promising results. In January 2012, Centerra earned a further 20% interest in the property, bringing its total ownership interest to 70%. Further work on the project will continue in 2012 and will be funded on a pro-rata basis with Centerra’s joint venture partner Central Asia Goldﬁ elds. In Turkey, $4.3 million was spent on exploration in 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Centerra earned a 50% interest in the Öksüt property, a joint venture with Stratex International PLC, and subsequent to the 2011 year- end, Centerra exercised its right to earn an additional 20% interest in the Öksüt joint venture (for a total interest of 70%) by agreeing to invest a further $3 million on exploration work over the next two years. The drilling 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 29 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 29 program on the property continued in 2011 and returned signiﬁ cant results from the Ortaçam North prospect. Additional drilling and metallurgical test work are planned for 2012. In the United States 2011 expenditures were $2.1 million with work focused on drilling activities on the Oasis projects in Nevada. Data for the Tonopah Divide project was compiled and it was determined that the project does not have the size potential to meet Centerra’s requirements. As a result, a decision was made to sell our interest in the property. In 2011, the Company entered into three new joint venture agreements covering projects located in the Amur region of Russia, Central Anatolia region of Turkey and Heilongjiang region of China. The Company will earn ownership interests in these joint ventures as the predetermined spending thresholds are met. Generative work continued in China and other prospective regions in Asia in 2011. Subsequent to the 2011 year-end Centerra decided to close its exploration ofﬁ ce in Reno, Nevada and to refocus its exploration efforts outside of the Great Basin in Nevada, USA to those areas in which it is having more success, such as in Mongolia, Turkey, Russia and Kyrgyzstan. Other operating expenses Other operating expenses in 2011 were $15.5 million compared to $8.0 million in the prior year. The 2011 expense includes $12.6 million for donations and sustainable development contributions made in both the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia ($8.7 million in 2010), the settlement in the amount of $2.6 million relating to a claim with government authorities in Mongolia regarding alluvial reserves on the Boroo project licenses (see “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia”), the net income of $0.1 million ($0.7 million in 2010) related to the production of alluvial reserves at the Boroo property and various other community-based sustainability projects supported by both operations. The results also include corporate sustainability spending by Kumtor totalling $10.0 million in 2011 for the construction and repair of 27 schools throughout the Kyrgyz Republic, while in 2010 Boroo funded the construction of a maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar in the amount of $6.4 million. Net Earnings Net earnings for 2011 were $370.9 million or $1.57 per share compared to $322.3 million or $1.37 per share in 2010. The 2010 comparative year included a gain of $34.9 million on the sale of the REN exploration property in Nevada, USA. Cash Flow: Cash ﬂ ow provided from operations for 2011 was $434.9 million compared to $281.0 million in 2010, primarily as a result of higher earnings and lower working capital levels at the end of the year. Cash used in investing activities totalled $473.5 million in 2011 compared to $119.6 million in the prior year. Investing activities in 2011 primarily include the outﬂ ow of funds for the investment in capital projects and the net purchase of short-term investments, while in 2010 the investment in capital projects was partially offset by the receipt of funds from the net redemption of short-term investments and proceeds received from the sale of the REN property. Investments in capital projects of $175.1 million in 2011 compared to $208.2 million in 2010, represents lower spending on growth projects mainly at Gatsuurt and lower spending for sustaining capital at Kumtor on equipment rebuilds. Investments in growth capital for 2011 totalled $140.5 million ($164 million in 2010), while $34.6 million was invested in sustaining capital ($44.2 million in 2010). A net amount of $290.4 million in short-term ﬁ nancial instruments were purchased in 2011, whereas a net amount of $63.7 million of short-term investments matured in 2010. The net proceeds from the sale of the REN property added $34.9 million of investment cash in 2010. Cash used in ﬁ nancing activities in 2011 was $96.6 million ($7.6 million in 2010), including a dividend payment of $99.3 million (dividend of $13.6 million in 2010) partially offset by proceeds for shares issued on the exercise of stock options. Net cash and short-term investments increased to $568.2 million from $413.0 million at the prior year end. 30 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 30 27/03/12 8:21 AM Capital: Capital expenditures (spent and accrued) in 2011 were $187.9 million as compared to $212.0 million in the prior year. Sustaining capital in 2011 of $34.6 million (including $32.2 million at Kumtor and $1.8 million at Boroo), compared to $44.2 million in 2010 (including $40.1 million at Kumtor and $3.5 million at Boroo). Growth capital of $153.3 million in 2011, compared to $167.8 million the prior year, reﬂ ects $148.5 million of spending at Kumtor mainly on ﬂ eet expansion and for the pre-stripping of cut-back 12B and 14A, $43.9 million on underground development of phase I and II and spending at Boroo of $4.5 million in 2011 to raise the tailings dam. Credit and Liquidity: As at December 31, 2010 and 2011, the Company had no outstanding debt. On November 16, 2010, the Company secured a three-year, $150 million revolving credit facility with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) to support future growth initiatives. The facility remains undrawn. A signiﬁ cant factor in determining proﬁ tability and cash ﬂ ow from the Company’s operations is the price of gold. The spot market gold price based on the London PM ﬁ x was $1,531 per ounce at the end of 2011. For 2011, the gold price averaged $1,572 per ounce compared to $1,225 per ounce for the same period in 2010. The Company receives its revenues through the sale of gold in U.S. dollars. The Company has operations in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, and its corporate head ofﬁ ce is in Toronto, Canada. During 2011, the Company incurred combined costs (including capital) totalling roughly $917 million. Approximately $409 million of this (45%) was in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The percentage of Centerra’s non-U.S. dollar costs, by currency was, on average, as follows: 37% in Canadian dollars, 36% in Kyrgyz soms, 13% in Euros, 11% in Mongolian tugriks, and approximately 3% in Russian Rubles, Australian dollars, Turkish Lira, British pounds, and Swiss Franc combined. In 2011, the average value of the currencies of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Eurozone appreciated against the U.S. dollar by approximately 2.0%, and 3.8%, respectively, from their value at December 31, 2010. The British Pound, Swiss Franc, Russian Ruble, and Australian Dollar also appreciated against the U.S. dollar by 2.6%, 5.1%, 3.7%, and 5.3%, respectively. The Turkish Lira declined in value by approximately 8.8% against the U.S. dollar. On average, the value of both the Mongolian tugrik and the Canadian dollar remained virtually ﬂ at to their value at December 31, 2010 with a decline of 0.4% and an appreciation of 0.9%, respectively, against the USD. The net impact of these movements in 2011, after taking into account currencies held at the beginning of the year, was to increase annual costs by $6.2 million. RESULTS OF OPERATING SEGMENTS As of December 31, 2011, Centerra owns 100% of Kumtor, 100% of Boroo, Gatsuurt and the ATO project, and owns 50% of the Kara Beldyr and Öksüt joint venture projects. Kumtor The Kumtor open pit mine, located in the Kyrgyz Republic, is the largest gold mine in Central Asia operated by a Western-based gold producer. It has been operating since 1997 and has produced over 8.4 million ounces of gold to December 31, 2011. In accordance with the mine plan, the focus at Kumtor in 2011 was to complete the stripping work necessary to access the higher grade material from cut-back 12B and 14A and the removal of ice and waste material from the high wall associated with the SB Zone. Ore from cut-back 12B was uncovered in May 2011 and as a result, Kumtor began amortizing the associated pre-stripping costs previously capitalized. In the ﬁ rst half of 2011, Kumtor processed the high-grade material that had been stockpiled during the fourth quarter of 2010 and mined at the beginning of 2011 from cut-back 12A. The mill blended ore from cutback 12B as it became available starting in May 2011 with other lower grade stockpiled material. The higher grade benches from cut-back 12B were exposed in November 2011 and this higher grade material was processed through the mill in the last two months of 2011. As experienced in 2010, Kumtor had to manage an increased ﬂ ow of ice on the southwest high wall during 2011. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 31 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 31 To ensure continued safe mining, a 75 metre step-in was designed and implemented in the 12B cut-back that allowed mining to continue safely. The deferred ore tonnage will be removed as part of a future cut back. In addition and similar to the prior year, Kumtor managed the inﬂ ow of melt waters during the warmer period of this year (second and third quarters 2011). A permanent water pumping facility to effectively and efﬁ ciently dewater the pit has been designed and the equipment and supplies have been ordered as part of the future pit operation. As at September 2011, mine operations received, as planned, 36 new larger CAT 789 haul trucks, 4 Liebherr shovels and 2 larger capacity drills. Accordingly, the average daily volume of materials moved in the fourth quarter of 2011 by the mining operation increased by over 60% as compared to normal volumes moved in 2010. Kumtor achieved the continuous mining rate of 500,000 tonnes per day as planned in the 2011 mine plan. In 2011 the total underground development advance at Kumtor was 1,864 metres. Decline #1 (SB Zone decline) advanced 903 metres while Decline #2 (Stockwork zone decline) advanced 961 metres in 2011. The Stockwork drive reached its design limit in October 2011 and delineation drilling of the Stockwork Zone has begun. Kumtor Operating Results Year Ended December 31 Gold sold – ounces Revenue – $ millions Average realized price – $/oz sold Cost of sales – $ millions (1) Cost of sales – $/oz sold Tonnes mined – 000s Tonnes ore mined – 000s Average mining grade – g/t (2) Tonnes milled – 000s Average mill head grade – g/t (2) Recovery – % Gold produced – ounces Total cash costs – $/oz produced (3) Total production cost – $/oz produced (3) Capital expenditures – $ millions 2011 599,494 941.1 1,570 332.6 555 150,605 6,020 3.49 5,815 3.79 80.8 583,156 482 673 180.7 2010 Change % Change 568,390 704.3 1,239 272.4 479 116,466 5,765 4.14 5,594 4.02 79.5 567,802 409 513 186.5 31,104 236.8 331 60.2 76 34,139 255 (0.65) 221 (0.23) 1.3 15,354 74 160 (5.8) 5% 34% 27% 22% 16% 29% 4% (16%) 4% (6%) 2% 3% 18% 31% (3%) (1) Cost of sales for 2011 and its comparative years exclude regional ofﬁ ce administration. (2) g/t means grams per tonne. (3) Total cash cost and total production cost are non-GAAP measures and are discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”. Revenue and Gold Production: Revenue in 2011 increased to $941.1 million from $704.3 million in 2010, as a result of both higher sales volumes and higher average realized price for gold. Gold sales for 2011 were 599,494 ounces at an average realized price per ounce of $1,570 compared to 568,390 ounces at an average realized price of $1,239 per ounce in 2010. The higher average realized gold price per ounce is due to higher gold spot prices. Kumtor produced 583,156 ounces of gold for the twelve months of 2011 compared to 567,802 ounces of gold in the same period of 2010. The increase resulted primarily from processing the high level of gold that was in circuit at the end of 2010 as well as processing increased tonnes due to greater availability of the mill in 2011 at 94% compared to 91% in 2010. The ore feed grade averaged 3.79 g/t with a recovery of 80.8% in 2011, compared to 4.02 g/t with a recovery of 79.5% in 2010. The grade reduction resulted from the sequencing of ore from the pit, reﬂ ecting the non-homogeneity of the ore body. Feed grades in 2010 saw high grades in the ﬁ rst quarter with decreasing grades in both the second and third quarter before obtaining higher grades from cut-back 12B in the fourth quarter. In 2011, the metallurgical feed grade was very constant which had positive results on the average recovery. 32 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 32 27/03/12 8:21 AM Cost of Sales The cost of sales at Kumtor, which includes non-cash DD&A associated with the ounces sold, was $332.6 million in 2011, an increase of $60.2 million or 22% compared to 2010. This is primarily due to increased operating and depreciation costs compared to the same period in 2010. The increase in 2011 includes $14.1 million representing the settlement reached between Kumtor and the Kyrgyz government relating to the Kyrgyz Social Fund, higher DD&A and increased operating costs. As a result of an audit by the Kyrgyz Social Fund of the 2010 operating year an agreement was reached whereby Kumtor and the Social Fund agreed that Kumtor would voluntarily pay $14.1 million representing amounts for both Kumtor and its employees to September 30, 2011. As a result of this settlement, the social fund contributions starting in the fourth quarter of 2011 are now calculated including the impact of the high altitude premiums paid to employees. (See “Other Corporate Developments – Kyrgyz Republic”.) Depreciation, depletion, and amortization associated with production increased by $28.9 million in 2011 over the 2010 year. This increase was predominantly due to the increased depreciation of the expanded mining ﬂ eet, higher volumes of sales impacting depreciation calculated on a unit-of-production basis and the amortization of the pre-stripping costs from cut-back 12B which began in May 2011 when ore was ﬁ rst released. This was partially offset by a buildup of inventories as a result of mining cutback 12B, which classiﬁ ed a signiﬁ cant amount of mining related depreciation costs in inventory and from the additional reserves announced at the end of 2010 at Kumtor, which reduced the charge from the assets depreciated on a unit of production basis. (See “2012 Outlook” and “2012 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization”.) Operating cash costs at Kumtor increased in 2011 by $80.9 million before the capitalization of an additional $28.5 million for pre-stripping activities (net amount of $52.4 million) compared to the 2010 year. This variance can be explained as follows: Mining costs in 2011 were $197.3 million, an increase in costs of $63.0 million or 47% compared to 2010. The cost increase reﬂ ects the higher mining rate achieved during 2011 where 29% more tonnes of waste and ore were moved with Kumtor’s expanded mining ﬂ eet. The increased mining activity resulted in increased costs for diesel ($28.6 million with $15.2 million of that resulting from the price increasing from US$0.59 to US$0.76 cents per litre), national labour costs predominantly as a result of a new collective agreement with the unionized national workforce signed in October 2010 ($16.2 million), explosives ($6.2 million of which $3.8 million is a result of a higher purchase price), maintenance, tire and lubricant costs due to the expanded ﬂ eet ($5.5 million), equipment rental ($1.5 million), camp catering ($1.0 million), dewatering costs ($0.9 million), drilling bits ($0.7 million) and other expenses ($2.4 million). Milling costs in 2011 were $63.5 million, an increase of $7.4 million or 13% when compared to 2010. This was primarily due to an increase in national labour costs ($2.3 million) resulting from the new collective agreement, cyanide consumption ($1.4 million), other reagents which includes ﬂ occulants, nitric acid, PAX and lime due to both higher price and consumption partially resulting from additional tonnage processed ($1.2 million), grinding media due to higher purchase price ($1.2 million), electricity ($0.8 million), sodium hydroxide ($0.6 million) and other cost increases ($1.4 million). This was partially offset by lower carbon costs due to sourcing from an alternate low cost producer and lower consumption of carbon from the circuit ($1.5 million). Site administration costs in 2011 were $47.3 million, an increase of $10.5 million or 28% when compared to the 2010 year. This was primarily due to an increase in national labour ($6.2 million) resulting from the new collective agreement, road service costs due to additional waste dumps and increased cost of equipment ($1.7 million), insurance ($1.4 million), diesel costs ($1.0 million), food and camp supplies ($1.0 million), equipment rental ($0.6 million) and maintenance materials ($0.6 million), partially offset by lower camp catering and expatriate labour costs. The ultimate impact of these cost changes on the reported results for cost of sales is dependant on the relative levels of capital and operating activities and the buildup or drawdown of inventories during the periods presented. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 33 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 33 Total cash cost per ounce produced in the twelve months of 2011 increased by $73 to $482 per ounce compared to $409 per ounce for the same period in 2010 as a result of higher operating costs described above which increased cash costs by $85 per ounce, partially offset by 3% higher production due to the higher throughput and the drawdown of gold that remained in the circuit from 2010. Total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”. Cost of sales per ounce sold, which includes the impact of depreciation, depletion and amortization, for 2011 increased to $555 per ounce compared to $479 per ounce in 2010. The increased cost of sales per ounce sold reﬂ ects higher operating costs and depreciation due in part to higher throughput of lower grade ore and higher waste and ice movement, partially offset by higher production levels. Mine Standby Costs Standby costs at the Kumtor mine in 2010 totalled $1.3 million (nil in 2011) as a result of the temporary suspension of operations due to a ten-day strike initiated by the unionized employees on October 1, 2010. The labour dispute was resolved on October 10, 2010, after which Kumtor resumed full operation. Kumtor Regional Administration Kumtor regional administration costs in 2011 were $15.4 million, $1 million or 7% higher than in 2010, mainly due to higher labour costs. Exploration Exploration costs at Kumtor in 2011 were $12.7 million, $1.2 million or 10% higher than in 2010, reﬂ ecting increased drilling activity. As a result, additional costs were incurred primarily for national, contractor and expatriate labour costs ($2.4 million) and drilling consumables ($0.5 million), partially offset by capitalizing delineation drilling activities on the underground Stockwork zone ($1.6 million). Expenditures on exploration in the Kumtor district primarily on the Karasay and Koendy licenses also increased to $0.9 million reﬂ ecting increased generative and target deﬁ nition work in the Kumtor district. Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures in 2011 were $180.7 million compared to $186.5 million in 2010. The 2011 expenditures included $32.2 million of sustaining capital, predominantly spent on the major overhaul program for heavy duty equipment ($18.0 million), tailings dam lift ($4.9 million), ancillary equipment replacement ($2.6 million), Balykchy Marshalling Yard relocation ($1.5 million), pit dewatering system ($1.0 million), replacement of light vehicles ($0.7 million) and numerous other projects ($3.5 million). Growth capital investment in 2011 of $148.5 million was spent on pre-strip capitalization ($53.4 million), underground development of phase I and II ($42.1 million), purchase of new CAT 789 haul trucks ($36.6 million), purchase of Liebherr shovels ($6.0 million), waste rock dump buttress ($2.3 million), Stockwork delineation drilling ($1.8 million), purchase of other mobile equipment ($1.3 million), purchase of drilling equipment ($1.2 million), purchase of three Mack trucks with trailers ($0.7 million), purchase of dewatering pumps ($0.6 million) and numerous other projects ($2.5 million). The Kumtor deposit is described in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led Annual Information Form (the “AIF”) and technical report dated March 22, 2011 (the “Kumtor Technical Report”) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). The Kumtor Technical Report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Kumtor deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Kumtor site and satellite deposits are described in the Kumtor Technical Report. A copy of the Kumtor Technical Report can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 34 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 34 27/03/12 8:21 AM Boroo and Gatsuurt The Boroo open pit mine, located in Mongolia, was the ﬁ rst hard rock gold mine in Mongolia. It has produced approximately 1.6 million ounces of gold since it began operation in 2004. Boroo suspended its mining activities at the end of November 2010. Subsequently, due to delays in permitting of the Gatsuurt project, a decision was made to mine and process the remaining refractory ore in pit 6. Mining activities in pit 6 recommenced in January 2012 and are expected to continue for a period of 10 months. It is expected that the remaining in situ refractory ore and the oxide stockpiles at Boroo will be processed through the mill until the earlier of January 2014 or when the Gatsuurt regulatory commissioning occurs. Development of the bio-oxidation facility to process Gatsuurt’s sulphide ore is subject to receiving all required approvals and regulatory commissioning from the Mongolian Government allowing the Gatsuurt project to move forward. Heap leach operations at Boroo remain under care and maintenance. The Company continues to work with the Mongolian authorities to obtain the ﬁ nal heap leach operating permit. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia”. Boroo Operating Results Year Ended December 31 Gold sold – ounces Revenue – $ millions Average realized price – $/oz sold Cost of sales – $ millions (1) Cost of sales – $/oz sold Total tonnes mined – 000s (2) Average mining grade (non heap leach material) – g/t (4) Tonnes mined heap leach – 000s Tonnes ore mined direct mill feed – 000s Tonnes ore milled – 000s Average mill head grade – g/t (3) (4) Recovery – % (3) Gold produced – ounces Total cash costs – $/oz produced (5) Total production cost – $/oz produced (5) Capital expenditures (Boroo) – $ millions Capital expenditures (Gatsuurt) – $ millions 2011 50,764 79.3 1,562 49.7 979 – – – – 2,340 1.11 68.9 59,224 694 828 6.3 0.3 2010 119,316 145.5 1,219 69.8 585 11,358 1.33 1,694 2,399 2,466 1.86 71.8 111,139 601 770 7.9 17.2 Change % Change (68,552) (66.2) 343 (20.1) 394 (11,358) (1.33) (1,694) (2,399) (126) (0.75) (2.9) (51,915) 93 58 (1.6) (16.9) (57%) (46%) 28% (29%) 67% (100%) (100%) (100%) (100%) (5%) (40%) (4%) (47%) 15% 8% (20%) (98%) (1) Cost of sales for 2011 and its comparative years exclude regional ofﬁ ce administration costs. (2) 2010 includes heap leach material of 1,694,000 tonnes with an average mining grade of 0.70 g/t in 2010. (3) Excludes heap leach ore. (4) g/t means grams per tonne. (5) Total cash cost and total production cost are non-GAAP Measure and are discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”. Revenue and Gold Production: Revenues for 2011 were $79.3 million, compared to $145.5 million in 2010, reﬂ ecting lower sales volume partially offset by the higher year-over-year realized gold price. The lower ounces sold resulted from lower production of gold in 2011 mainly due to the suspension of mining in November 2010, the lower grades achieved from the stockpiled mill feed and lower ounces poured from the heap leach operation which remains idle since the expiry of its temporary permit at the end of April 2009. (See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia”.) Gold production at Boroo was 59,224 ounces in 2011, a reduction of 51,915 ounces of gold produced as compared to 2010. The reduction is mainly due to the suspension in mining activities in November 2010 and the processing of stockpiled materials with lower mill head grades and recovery in 2011, in addition to lower contribution from the heap leach operation which remains idle pending issuance of a ﬁ nal operating permit by government authorities. Gold production of 59,224 ounces in 2011 was within ﬁ nal guidance for the year. Boroo’s initial 2011 guidance of approximately 50,000 ounces of gold was revised to approximately 60,000 ounces of gold at the end of the third quarter reﬂ ecting improved recoveries from the processing of the stockpiled ore through the mill. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 35 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 35 27/03/12 8:21 AM Cost of sales: The cost of sales, which includes non-cash DD&A associated with the ounces sold, was $49.7 million in 2011, compared to $69.8 million in 2010. The reduction is primarily the result of a 57% decrease in ounces sold in 2011 as compared to 2010. The cost of sales per ounce sold of $979 in 2011 ($585 per ounce in 2010) was higher due to the decrease in gold production partially offset by lower operating costs. Depreciation, depletion and amortization from operations in 2011 totalled $10.1 million, a decrease of $6.1 million or 38% compared to 2010. The reduction results mainly from the lower sales and production volumes in 2011 which impacted the equipment depreciated on a unit-of-production basis. Rates of depreciation for equipment depreciated on a straight-line basis are not reduced as a result of lower production. In addition pit 3 pre-stripping was fully amortized by the end of the third quarter of 2010. (See “2012 Outlook” and “2012 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization”.) The operating costs (including costs such as mining, process ing, site administration, and royalties) for the year decreased by $24.3 million compared to 2010. Mining costs in 2011 were $2.1 million, $18.5 million or 90% lower than 2010, as mining activities were suspended at the end of November 2010 and remained this way throughout 2011. The mining costs incurred during 2011 represent continuing activities for site supervision, road maintenance work and maintenance on equipment used on the tailings dam construction and reclamation requirements. Milling costs in 2011 of $21.2 million remained unchanged from the prior year. Costs for heap leaching activities of $0.3 million in 2011 were $2.0 million or 88% lower than 2010. Stacking and crushing activities were suspended during the second quarter of 2010 pending issuance of the operating permit, and in July 2011 the plant stopped the recirculation of solution. Site administration costs in 2011 decreased by 8% to $7.7 million, $0.7 million lower than in 2010. This is mainly due to lower camp catering costs incurred as a result of the lower number of manpower residing at the mine site, since mining operation was halted in November 2010. Royalties decreased in 2011 by $3.3 million or 45% to $3.9 million due to the 57% lower ounces sold in 2011 compared to 2010, partially offset by higher realized gold price. The ultimate impact of these cost changes on the reported results for cost of sales is dependant on the relative levels of capital and operating activities and the build-up or drawdown of inventories during the periods presented. Total cash costs per ounce produced increased to $694 per ounce for 2011 compared to $601 per ounce in 2010. This increase results primarily from reduced levels of production partially offset by lower costs. Total cash cost of $694 per ounce produced in 2011 was lower than the revised guidance of approximately $750 per ounce provided in the third quarter for 2011 and reﬂ ects lower operating costs. (Total cash cost per ounce is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”.) On a unit cost basis, cost of sales per ounce sold, which includes the impact of depreciation, depletion and amortization, increased to $979 in 2011 compared to $585 in 2010 reﬂ ecting the lower ounces sold. Boroo Regional Administration: Regional administration costs in 2011 decreased by 12% to $6.0 million, $0.8 million lower than in 2010. This is mainly due to lower payroll related cost and lower administrative expenditures. Exploration: No expenditures were made on exploration by the Company at the Boroo mine site in either 2011 or 2010. Exploration expenditures in Mongolia were $11.4 million in 2011 compared to $8.2 million in 2010. This reﬂ ects signiﬁ cant additional drilling performed on the Altan Tsagaan Ovoo property in northeast Mongolia to follow up on the discovery of signiﬁ cant precious/base metal mineralization on the property. 36 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 36 27/03/12 8:21 AM Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures at Boroo were $6.3 million in 2011 compared to $7.9 million in 2010. The decrease is mainly due to lower mobile equipment component change-outs performed as a result of halting the mining activities in November 2010. At Gatsuurt, $0.3 million was spent in 2011 mainly for contractors’ costs, as compared to 2010 when $17.3 million was spent on road building and development of phases 1 and 2 of the project. The Boroo deposit is described in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led AIF and a technical report dated December 17, 2009 prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Boroo deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Boroo site are the same as, or similar to, those described in the technical report. Gatsuurt Project As at December 31, 2011, proven and probable reserves for the Gatsuurt Project are estimated at 16.3 million tonnes averaging 2.8 g/t for a total of 1.5 million ounces of contained gold. Measured and Indicated resources are exclusive of proven and probable reserves and are estimated at 5.5 million tonnes averaging 2.4 g/t for a total of 426,000 ounces of contained gold. In December 2005, a feasibility study was completed with the conclusion that mining and processing of the Gatsuurt Project ores was technically and economically feasible. The plan proposed in the feasibility study is to mine the Gatsuurt Project ores by open pit mining methods, to transport the mined ore by a 55 kilometres haulage road to the Boroo processing plant for gold extraction, and the production of doré bars for sale. The mined waste will be stored at the Gatsuurt site in areas designated for that purpose. The Gatsuurt Project anticipates mining and processing of the Gatsuurt Project ores in two phases; an oxide ore phase and a sulphide ore phase. The oxide ore phase encompasses mining of the Gatsuurt oxide and transition ores, haulage of the ores to the Boroo processing plant, and processing of the ores utilizing the existing Boroo CIL facility. As sulphide ores are encountered during mining, they will be stockpiled at the Gatsuurt site for future processing. Concurrent with the oxide ore phase, a ﬂ otation and bio-oxidation facility will be constructed at the Boroo processing plant in preparation of processing the Gatsuurt Project sulphide phase ores. The sulphide ore phase encompasses the mining, haulage and processing of the Gatsuurt Project sulphide ores, which are refractory in nature, through a ﬂ otation and bio-oxidation facility constructed at the Boroo processing plant. The Company anticipates overall gold recovery of 87% for the Gatsuurt Project oxide ore, and 73% for the transitional ore, using the existing Boroo processing facility. Pilot plant test results have conﬁ rmed that an overall gold recovery of 87% is achievable for the refractory sulphide ore utilizing bio-oxidation technology followed by cyanide leaching. Approval to begin construction of the Gatsuurt Project was received from Centerra’s Board of Directors in December 2008. To date, $33.3 million has been expended on pre-production site construction and initial engineering of the proposed ﬂ otation and bio-oxidation facility. The Gatsuurt Project site infrastructure and engineering for the ﬂ otation and bio-oxidation facility are substantially complete. Completed site infrastructure includes a 55 km haul road to the Boroo mill, a services and administration building, a water diversion system of dams and channels, a construction camp, pads for ore and waste stockpiles, and a fueling station. Going forward, all development and construction activities at Gatsuurt have been suspended pending clariﬁ cation of the impact of the Water and Forest Law on the Gatsuurt Project and until ﬁ nal approvals and regulatory commissioning to commence mining are received. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia”. The Gatsuurt deposit is described in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led AIF and a technical report dated May 9, 2006 prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Gatsuurt deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Gatsuurt site are the same as, or similar to, those described in the technical report. The development of Gatsuurt is subject to certain risks and uncertainties. See “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia” and “Risk Factors”. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 37 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 37 27/03/12 8:21 AM FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS Financial and Operating Summary Three Months Ended December 31 Revenue – $ millions Cost of sales – $ millions Net earnings – $ millions Earnings per common share – $ basic and diluted Cash provided by operations – $ millions Capital expenditures – $ millions Average realized gold price – $/oz sold Gold sold – ounces Cost of sales – $/oz sold Gold produced – ounces Total cash cost – $/oz produced (1) Total production cost – $/oz produced (1) 2011 248.0 104.1 79.4 0.34 60.3 30.0 1,690 146,704 709 151,562 603 820 2010 Change % Change 322.2 89.6 150.8 0.64 129.5 55.4 1,376 234,148 383 249,866 308 401 (74.3) 14.5 (71.3) (0.30) (69.2) (25.4) 314 (87,444) 327 (98,304) 295 419 (23%) 16% (47%) (47%) (53%) (46%) 23% (37%) 85% (39%) 96% 104% (1) Total cash cost and total production cost are non-GAAP measures and are discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”. As a result of Kumtor’s Restated Investment Agreement, total cash cost and total production cost per ounce measures have been restated to exclude operating and revenue-based taxes. Overview In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company recorded net earnings of $79.4 million or $0.34 per common share, compared to net earnings of $150.8 million ($0.64 per common share) over the same period of 2010. In 2010, gold production was heavily weighted to the fourth quarter while in 2011 production was more evenly spaced throughout the year. Revenue and Gold Production: Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $248.0 million compared to $322.2 million during the same period of 2010. Fourth quarter 2011 revenue reﬂ ects a 37% decrease in ounces sold (146,704 ounces in the fourth quarter 2011 versus 234,148 ounces in the fourth quarter of 2010). Lower sold ounces were partially offset by a higher realized gold price ($1,690 per ounce in the fourth quarter of 2011 versus $1,376 per ounce in the fourth quarter of 2010). The Company produced 151,562 ounces in the fourth quarter of 2011, 98,304 ounces or 39% lower than the same period in 2010. Lower gold production was realized at both Boroo and Kumtor. The Boroo production in the fourth quarter of 2011 was lower by 8,567 ounces compared to the same period of 2010 due to lower grades and lower recovery of the stockpiled ore processed by the mill. In 2010, the Boroo operation was still mining until the end of November. The Kumtor production in the fourth quarter of 2011 was lower by 89,737 ounces compared to the same period of 2010 when the mill processed higher grade material (averaging 7.1 g/t) from the newly exposed cut-back 12A. The majority of the mill feed processed by Kumtor in the fourth quarter of 2011 included ore sourced from cut-back 12B which resulted in a lower head grade (averaging 3.8 g/t) and recovery than the comparative quarter. Cost of sales: Cost of sales, which includes non-cash DD&A associated with the ounces sold, was $104.1 million in the fourth quarter 2011 which is an increase of $14.5 million or 16% compared to the same period of 2010. The increase resulted from higher operating and non-cash costs at Kumtor, where 35% more waste and ice tonnage was moved in the fourth quarter 2011 compared to the same period of the prior year, higher labour costs due to the new collective agreement and the higher social fund contributions resulting from its application to the high altitude premium ($2.3 million incremental cost in the fourth quarter of 2011 where the Company also paid the employees’ share), partially offset by lower sales volumes. 38 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 38 27/03/12 8:21 AM Depreciation, depletion and amortization from operations increased by $10.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year, mainly from the increased depreciation of the expanded mining ﬂ eet, the higher throughput achieved at Kumtor including the movement of waste and ice and the amortization of the pre-stripping costs from cut-back 12B at Kumtor. Fourth quarter operating cash costs (including costs such as mining, processing, site administration, and royalties) prior to the allocation to capitalized pre-stripping increased fro m $79.7 million in 2010 to $91.7 million in 2011. Allocation to pre-stripping was lower in 2011 totalling $6.0 million compared with $10.9 million in 2010 making the operating cash costs $85.7 million in 2011 compared with $68.8 million in 2010 on a net basis. The increase is explained as follows: At Kumtor, quarter over quarter, operating costs (before allocation to capitalized pre-stripping) increased by $17.9 million or 28% primarily due to higher mining costs (up $14.7 million), higher milling costs ($1.3 million) and higher site administration costs ($1.9 million). The increase in mining costs of $14.7 million (39% higher than the same quarter in 2010) reﬂ ects the higher mining rate achieved during the fourth quarter of 2011 where 26% more tonnes of waste and ore were moved with Kumtor’s expanded mining ﬂ eet. The higher costs are due to the increased mining activity which includes diesel ($6.3 million including a $1.9 million effect due to the price increasing from US$0.68 to US$0.76 cents), national labour cost due to increased workforce and social fund payments as discussed in “Other Corporate Developments” ($3.4 million), and higher costs for explosives ($1.8 million) of which $1.4 million is a result of a higher purchase price and higher maintenance, tire and lubricant costs due to the expanded ﬂ eet ($1.5 million), lower allocation of service equipment ($0.7 million) and other increases of $1.0 million. The milling and site administration costs increased due to higher national labour, reagents and diesel costs. Operating costs at Boroo were down $5.9 million quarter-over-quarter primarily due to reduced costs for mining ($4.6 million), heap leaching ($0.4 million) and royalties ($1.3 million), partially offset by an increase in milling costs ($0.4 million). The mining costs were lower as Boroo ceased mining activities at the end of November 2010. Heap leaching costs were $0.4 million lower as no crushing and stacking activities occurred starting in the fourth quarter of 2010, and the recirculation of solution was stopped in the fourth quarter of 2011. Royalties decreased in 2011 due to the 57% fewer ounces sold in the 2011 fourth quarter. The impact of these cost changes on cost of sales and other reported results varies with the changing levels of capital and operating activities and the build-up or drawdown of inventories during the periods presented. On a unit basis, cost of sales per ounce sold for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $709 compared to $383 for the same period of 2010 primarily due to lower production, higher operating costs where lower grade ore was mined and processed and higher waste and ice was moved in the fourth quarter of 2011. Total cash cost per ounce produced was $603 in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $308 per ounce in the same period of 2010 after allocation of costs to capitalized pre-stripping. Total cash operating costs of $91.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 were $14.4 million or 19% higher than the $77.7 million in the same period in 2010. Gold production in the fourth quarter of 2011 was signiﬁ cantly down by 98,304 ounces or 39%, reﬂ ecting lower grades processed primarily from stockpiles at Kumtor compared to the high grade material from cut-back 12B mined and processed in the fourth quarter of 2010, lower grade material processed at Boroo in the fourth quarter of 2011, lower recoveries at both sites and higher cash operating costs reﬂ ecting a larger ﬂ eet which increased throughput to move signiﬁ cantly higher levels of rock waste and ice at Kumtor. (Total cash cost is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measure – Total Cash Cost.”) Mine Standby Costs During the fourth quarter 2010 Kumtor recorded $1.3 million as standby costs as a result of the temporary suspension of operations due to a ten-day strike initiated by the unionized employees on October 1, 2010. The labour dispute was resolved on October 10, 2010, after which Kumtor resumed full operation. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 39 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 39 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation, depletion and amortization associated with production in the fourth quarter 2011 totalled $30.3 million, an increase of $10.6 million or 54% as compared to the same period in 2010 due to higher depreciation at Kumtor as a result of the increased capital ﬂ eet including the 36 new larger haul trucks which were fully commissioned at the end of the third quarter 2011 and increased amortization of deferred pre-stripping costs in the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, Kumtor moved 35% more waste and ice while capitalizing less of these non-cash pre-stripping costs in the fourth quarter of 2011 ($2.2 million capitalized in Q4 2011 compared to $3.5 million in Q4 2010). Exploration: Exploration expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $11.7 million compared to $11.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 reﬂ ecting continued signiﬁ cant spending at the Kumtor property, at the ATO project in Mongolia and at the Kara Beldyr project in Russia. Kyrgyz Republic A total of $2.9 million was spent on exploration in the Kyrgyz Republic in the fourth quarter of 2011. The drilling program on the Kumtor property focused on testing the extent and grade of mineralization within and below the current KS11 pit design and for mineralization at deeper elevations in the Saddle and SB Zones. Drilling in the fourth quarter to test the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone returned a number of signiﬁ cant mineralized intercepts both within and immediately below the KS11 design pit. This drilling has continued to outline a new zone of mineralization ﬁ rst identiﬁ ed in drilling at the start of 2011 that lies immediately to the northwest of the Southwest Extension of the SB Zone. This drilling has had a positive impact on the year-end resource estimate. Regional exploration drilling continued in the fourth quarter of 2011 with up to four drills testing targets in the Northeast, Sarytor, and Southwest areas. The drilling programs were designed to test the extensions to known mineralization with encouraging results. The drilling of these targets will continue into 2012. Mongolia In Mongolia, $4.2 million was spent on exploration in the fourth quarter of 2011 mainly in the Dornod region where exploration was carried out in the ATO District and included diamond drilling, trenching, mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys and on the ATO project where exploration drilling, baseline and environmental work were continued. Russia Spending in Russia in the fourth quarter of 2011 totalled $1.8 million and focused mainly on the more advanced Kara Beldyr project ($1.1 million) and to a lesser extent the recently acquired Dvoinoy project ($0.4 million). On the Kara Beldyr property, drilling on the Gord, Ezen and Camp Zones continued to provide encouraging results intersecting known mineralization and conﬁ rming continuity of previous intercepts. At the Dvoinoy project, a drill program was started in early December to test geochemical and geophysical anomalies identiﬁ ed over the Dvoinoy prospect. Drilling will continue into 2012. Turkey Spending in Turkey during the fourth quarter of 2011 totalled $0.9 million, mainly on the Öksüt project where Centerra earned a 50% interest in the joint venture during the quarter. Drilling of the Ortaçam North prospect on the Öksüt JV continued to return signiﬁ cant intercepts of oxidised gold mineralization. The drilling program will continue in 2012 to further test the mineralized zone identiﬁ ed. Other Expenses In the fourth quarter of 2011, Boroo recorded a charge of $2.6 million for the resolution of a claim with the Mongolian government regarding sterilized alluvial reserves on the Boroo property (see “Other Corporate Developments”). 40 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 40 27/03/12 8:21 AM Net Earnings Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $79.4 million or $0.34 per share compared to $150.6 million or $0.64 for the comparative quarter of 2010. Cash Flow Cash provided by operations was $60.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $129.5 million for the fourth quarter of the prior year. The decrease reﬂ ects primarily lower earnings from lower production in the fourth quarter of 2011. Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2011 totalled $30.0 million compared to $55.4 million in the same period of 2010. Capital expenditures included $9.0 million spent and accrued on sustaining capital projects ($9.4 million in the same period of 2010) and $21.0 million invested in growth capital ($46.0 million in the same period of 2010). The major growth capital initiatives at Kumtor were related to the underground development project ($11.1 million) and the capitalized pre-stripping for cut-back 14A ($8.3 million). The growth capital expenditures for Boroo and Gatsuurt in the fourth quarter of 2011 amounted to $0.3 million compared to $1.2 million in the same period of 2010 which represented spending at Boroo on raising the main cell of the tailings dam to process Boroo ores. Goodwill: During fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, the Company undertook its normal annual review of goodwill which is related to the Kyrgyz reporting unit. As a result, management concluded that current circumstances did not indicate that the carrying value of the Kyrgyz reporting unit exceeded its fair value. Taxes: Centerra recorded revenue-based tax expense of $33.6 million for the Kyrgyz segment in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $40.5 million in the same period in 2010. In the Mongolian segment, an income tax expense of $0.9 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to a recovery of $4.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The decrease in the revenue-based tax expense recorded by the Kyrgyz segment reﬂ ects 17% lower revenue in the last quarter of 2011. Income tax expense in the Mongolian segment is determined by reference to the Mongolian Tugrik (MNT). The increase of $4.9 million in income tax expense in the segment in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 resulted primarily from the tax expense recorded as a result of the weakening MNT versus the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter 2011 on Boroo’s U.S. dollar-denominated monetary assets. QUARTERLY RESULTS – LAST EIGHT QUARTERS Over the last eight quarters, Centerra’s results reﬂ ect the positive impact of rising gold prices and increasing cash costs. Non-cash costs have also progressively increased over 2011 as depreciation at Kumtor grew with its expanded mining ﬂ eet and the amortization of capitalized stripping. Cost of sales in the second and third quarters of 2011 included a charge for the settlement of the Kyrgyz Social Fund audit totalling $14.1 million and an increase to labour costs in the fourth quarter of 2011 resulting from the revised social fund calculation which now includes the high altitude premium (note that the Company paid both the employer and employee portions). In the ﬁ rst quarter of 2011 cost of sales was reduced due to the processing of low cost ore stockpiled in the fourth quarter of 2010 when Kumtor accessed and mined high grade material from the central pit. Cost of sales was also impacted by higher costs of labour and diesel in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2011. Other charges for Kumtor in the third quarter of 2011 include $10 million for special funding of a school improvement program in the Kyrgyz Republic, while Boroo committed to funding and accrued for the construction of a maternity hospital totalling $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The fourth quarter of 2011 includes other charges of $2.5 million for the resolution of a claim 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 41 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 41 27/03/12 8:21 AM by the Mongolian authorities in relation to the sterilization of alluvial reserves at the Boroo property (see “Other Corporate Developments”). The results for the third quarter of 2010 include the gain on sale of the REN exploration property of $34.9 million. The quarterly ﬁ nancial results for the last eight quarters are shown below: Key results by quarter Quarterly Data Unaudited $ millions, except per share data Revenue Net earnings Earnings per share Q4 248 79 2011 Q3 278 84 Q2 244 71 2010 (1) Q1 250 137 Q4 323 151 Q3 120 17 Q2 152 30 Q1 255 124 (basic and diluted) 0.34 0.35 0.30 0.58 0.64 0.07 0.13 0.53 (1) revised under IFRS BALANCE SHEET Inventory Total inventory at December 31, 2011 of $292 million ($195 million at December 31, 2010) includes gold inventory of $136 million ($82 million in 2010) and supplies inventory of $156 million ($113 million in 2010). The increase reﬂ ects a build-up of gold inventory and in-transit gold inventory at the end of 2011 and increased parts requirements from the expanded capital ﬂ eet at Kumtor. Property, Plant and Equipment The aggregate book value of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2011 of $590 million, compares to $519 million at the end of 2010 and is allocated as follows: Kyrgyz $469 million, Mongolia $120 million and corporate entities $1 million. The increase in 2011 relates mainly to the growth projects at Kumtor, being the underground project and the mine ﬂ eet expansion. Share capital As of February 23, 2012, Centerra had 236,353,942 shares outstanding and options to acquire 737,547 common shares outstanding under its stock option plan with exercise prices ranging between Cdn$4.81 and Cdn$22.28 per share, with expiry dates ranging between 2014 and 2017. Asset Retirement Obligations The total future asset retirement obligations were estimated by management based on the Company’s ownership interest in all mines and facilities, estimated costs to reclaim the mine sites and facilities and the estimated timing of the costs to be incurred in future periods. The Company has estimated the net present value of the total asset retirement obligations to be $55.6 million as at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 – $40.3 million). These payments are expected to commence over the next 1 to 10 years. The Company used a risk-free rate of 2.0% at Kumtor and 0.6% at Boroo to calculate the present value of the asset retirement obligations. The increase in 2011 in the present value of the obligation of $15.3 million was mainly as a result of the latest update to the closure costs estimates at both sites which increased the provision by $16.5 million, an accretion increase of $1.2 million, partially offset by cash spending on on-going reclamation of $2.4 million. In December 2011, the Company revised the closure plan at Boroo with the effect of deferring the reclamation spending at the site and updated the closure costs for Kumtor and Boroo. As a result of the increase in estimated mine life, decrease in discount rate and update to the closure cost plan the present value of the obligation at Boroo increased by $9.0 million. A similar update to Kumtor’s closure cost plan and decrease in discount rate resulted in an increase to the obligation of $7.5 million. The Company’s future undiscounted decommissioning and reclamation costs have been estimated to be $62.9 million before salvage value. 42 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 42 27/03/12 8:21 AM Gold Hedging and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company had no gold hedges in place as of December 31, 2011. Centerra currently intends that its gold production will remain unhedged. Centerra does not enter into off-balance sheet arrangements with special purpose entities in the normal course of its business, nor does it have any unconsolidated afﬁ liates. In the case of joint ventures, the Company’s proportionate interest for consolidation purposes is equivalent to the economic returns to which it is entitled as a joint venture partner. Liquidity and Capital Resources At December 31, 2011, Centerra held cash and cash equivalents of $195.5 million, plus short-term investments of $372.7 million. In November 2010, Centerra secured a three-year, $150 million revolving credit facility to increase liquidity available for future growth initiatives. Centerra believes it has sufﬁ cient cash to carry out its business plan in 2012, including its exploration plans. To the extent that a new property is acquired and/or developed, additional ﬁ nancing may be required. Continued uncertainty in global ﬁ nancial markets has constrained the ability of many companies to access capital markets funding. Although Centerra has no current requirements for such funding, the markets have retained an interest in gold producers and, under the right conditions, equity issues of many of these companies have been well received. With the conclusion in 2009 of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement on New Terms (June 11, 2009) and the divestiture by Cameco of its interest in Centerra (December 30, 2009), management of Centerra believes that the Company is well positioned to grow and may contemplate an equity issue to support growth initiatives. (See “Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information” and “Risk Factors”.) The Company’s cash is derived from cash provided by operating activities. A summary of the Company’s cash position and changes in cash is provided below: $ millions Cash provided by operating activities Short-term investments redeemed (purchased) – net Cash provided by (used in) other investing activities Cash provided by (used in) ﬁ nancing activities Cash provided (used) during the year Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year 2011 435 (290) (183) (97) (135) 331 196 2010 281 64 (183) (8) 154 177 331 Cash provided by operations was $435 million in 2011 compared to $281 million in 2010. The increase over 2010 reﬂ ects higher earnings from higher realized prices and lower working capital levels, partially offset by higher operating costs and lower production. Investing activities in 2011 totalled $474 million, including $290 million in U.S. Government securities and commercial paper purchased in the year and investments of $35 million in sustaining capital and $141 million in growth capital spent at the Kumtor and Boroo mines. The comparative in 2010 of $119 million includes the receipt of $64 million in matured funds from short-term U.S. Government securities and commercial paper, proceeds of $35 million on the sale of the REN property and further reﬂ ects $44 million of sustaining capital and $164 million of growth capital spent at the Kumtor and Boroo mines. Cash spent on ﬁ nancing activities includes a dividend payment in 2011 of $99 million, compared to a $14 million dividend paid in 2010. Working capital, which consists of accounts receivable, prepaids, inventory, supplies and accounts payable, increased in 2011 by $44 million compared to an increase of $79 million in 2010. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 43 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 43 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The following table summarizes Centerra’s contractual obligations, including payments due for the next ﬁ ve years and thereafter, as of December 31, 2011. $ millions Kumtor Reclamation trust deed (1) Capital equipment (2) Operational supplies Lease of premises Boroo Conservation fund (3) Capital projects Corporate Lease of premises (4) Total contractual obligations Due in Less than One year Due in 1 to 3 Years Due in 4 to 5 Years Due After 5 Years $ 8.2 $ 7.7 $ 7.9 $ 4.1 98.2 44.5 Total $ 27.9 98.2 44.5 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 – – – – 2.1 $ 173.0 0.4 $ 147.5 0.8 9.0 $ 0.9 8.6 $ $ – – – 7.9 (1) Centerra’s future decommissioning and reclamation costs for the Kumtor mine are estimated to be $37.0 million. The estimated future cost of closure, reclamation and decommissioning of the project are used as the basis for calculating the amount to be deposited in the Reclamation Trust Fund ($27.9 million). This restricted cash is funded by sales revenue, annually in arrears and on December 31, 2011 the balance in the fund was $9.1 million (2010 – $7.4 million), with the remaining $27.6 million to be funded over the life of the mine. (2) Agreement as at December 31, 2011 to purchase capital equipment. (3) The Company has agreed to donate funds to the Tiamen conservation fund in Mongolia. (4) Lease of corporate ofﬁ ce premises expiring in November 2016. NON-GAAP MEASURES This MD&A presents information about total cash cost of production of an ounce of gold and total production cost per ounce for the operating properties of Centerra. Except as otherwise noted, total cash cost per ounce produced is calculated by dividing total cash costs by gold ounces produced for the relevant period. Total production cost per ounce produced includes total cash cost plus depreciation, depletion and amortization divided by gold ounces produced for the relevant period. Total cash cost and total production cost per ounce produced are non-GAAP measures. Total cash costs include mine operating costs such as mining, processing, administration, royalties and operating taxes (except at Kumtor where revenue-based taxes are excluded), but exclude amortization, reclamation costs, ﬁ nancing costs, capital development and exploration. Certain amounts of stock-based compensation have been excluded as well. Total production costs includes total cash cost plus depreciation, depletion and amortization. Total cash cost per ounce produced and total production cost per ounce produced have been included because certain investors use this information to assess performance and also to determine the ability of Centerra to generate cash ﬂ ow for use in investing and other activities. The inclusion of total cash cost per ounce produced and total production cost per ounce produced may enable investors to better understand year-over-year changes in production costs, which in turn affect proﬁ tability and cash ﬂ ow. 44 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 44 27/03/12 8:21 AM Total Cash Cost per ounce Produced and Total Production Cost per ounce Produced can be reconciled as follows: (unaudited) Year ended December 31, Fourth Quarter ($ millions, unless otherwise speciﬁ ed) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Centerra: Cost of sales, as reported Less: Non-cash component Cost of sales, cash component Adjust for: Reﬁ ning fees & by-product credits Regional ofﬁ ce administration Mining Standby Costs Non-operating costs Inventory movement Total cash cost – 100% Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion Inventory movement – non-cash Total production cost – 100% Ounces poured – 100% (000) Total cash cost per ounce produced Total production cost per ounce produced Kumtor: Cost of sales, as reported Less: Non-cash component Cost of sales, cash component Adjust for: Reﬁ ning fees & by-product credits Regional ofﬁ ce administration Mining Standby Costs Non-operating costs Inventory movement Total cash cost – 100% Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion Inventory movement – non-cash Total production cost – 100% Ounces poured – 100% (000) Total cash cost per ounce produced Total production cost per ounce produced Boroo: Cost of sales, as reported Less: Non-cash component Cost of sales, cash component Adjust for: Reﬁ ning fees & by-product credits Regional ofﬁ ce administration Mining Standby Costs Non-operating costs Inventory movement Total cash cost – 100% Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion Inventory movement – non-cash Total production cost – 100% Ounces poured – 100% (000) Total cash cost per ounce produced Total production cost per ounce produced $ 382.3 98.4 $ 283.9 (3.3) 21.3 0.2 (14.1) 34.4 $ 322.4 99.3 19.5 $ 441.1 642.4 $ 502 $ 687 $ 332.6 88.3 $ 244.3 (3.3) 15.3 – (14.1) 39.1 $ 281.3 88.9 22.0 $ 392.2 583.2 $ 482 $ 673 $ 49.7 10.1 $ 39.6 (0.1) 6.0 0.2 – (4.7) $ 41.1 10.4 (2.5) $ 49.0 59.2 $ 694 $ 828 $ 342.2 75.6 $ 266.6 (0.1) 21.1 1.3 (0.2) 10.1 $ 298.8 76.3 1.6 $ 376.7 678.9 $ 440 555 $ $ 272.4 59.4 $ 213.0 (0.2) 14.3 1.3 – 3.6 $ 232.0 59.6 (0.5) $ 291.1 567.8 $ 409 513 $ $ 69.8 16.2 $ 53.6 0.1 6.8 – (0.2) 6.5 $ 66.8 16.7 2.1 $ 85.6 111.1 601 770 $ $ $ 104.1 30.3 $ 73.8 (0.3) 5.9 – – 11.9 $ 91.3 30.5 2.5 $ 124.3 151.6 $ 603 $ 820 $ 96.9 29.1 $ 67.7 (0.3) 4.1 – – 8.9 $ 80.4 29.2 2.5 $ 112.1 138.7 $ 580 $ 808 $ 89.6 19.7 $ 70.0 (0.3) 6.7 1.3 0.7 (1.4) $ 76.9 19.8 3.5 $ 100.2 249.8 308 401 $ $ $ 72.1 17.7 $ 54.4 (0.3) 4.7 1.3 0.7 (1.2) $ 59.6 17.7 2.4 79.7 228.4 261 349 $ $ $ $ $ 7.2 1.1 6.1 – 1.8 – – 3.0 10.9 1.3 – 12.2 12.9 $ 849 951 $ $ $ $ $ 17.5 2.0 15.5 – 2.0 – – (0.2) 17.3 2.1 1.1 $ 20.5 21.4 810 959 $ $ $ 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 45 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 45 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Kyrgyzaltyn JSC Revenues from the Kumtor gold mine are subject to a management fee of $1.00 per ounce based on sales volumes, payable to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC (“Kyrgyzaltyn”), a shareholder of the Company and a state-owned entity of the Kyrgyz Republic. The table below summarizes 100% of the management fees and concession payments paid and accrued by Kumtor Gold Company to Kyrgyzaltyn and the amounts paid and accrued by Kyrgyzaltyn to Kumtor according to the terms of a Restated Gold and Silver Sales Agreement between KOC, Kyrgyzaltyn and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, entered into in June 2009. Twelve months ended December 31 ($ thousands) Management fees paid by KGC to Kyrgyzaltyn Gross gold and silver sales from KGC to Kyrgyzaltyn Deduct: reﬁ nery and ﬁ nancing charges Net sales revenue received by KGC from Kyrgyzaltyn 2011 2010 $ 599 $ 568 $ 944,020 (2,947) $ 941,073 $ 706,823 (2,558) $ 704,265 Gold produced by the Kumtor mine is purchased at the mine site by Kyrgyzaltyn for processing at its reﬁ nery in the Kyrgyz Republic pursuant to a Restated Gold and Silver Sale Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”). Under the Sales Agreement Kyrgyzaltyn is required to pay for gold within 12 calendar days of shipment from the Kumtor mill at a price that is ﬁ xed based on the London PM ﬁ xed price of gold on the London Bullion Market. The obligations of Kyrgyzaltyn are partially secured by a pledge of 2,850,000 shares of Centerra owned by Kyrgyzaltyn, the value of which ﬂ uctuates with the market price of Centerra’s shares. Based on movements of Centerra’s share price, and the value of individual or unsettled gold shipments, the maximum exposure reﬂ ecting the shortfall in the value of the security as compared to the value of any unsettled shipments during the year, was $44.8 million for 2011 and $35.5 million in 2010. As at December 31, 2011, $47.4 million was outstanding under the Sales Agreement (December 31, 2010 – $89 million). Related party balances The assets and liabilities of the Company include the following amounts due from and to Kyrgyzaltyn: (Thousands of US$) Prepaid expenses Amounts receivable Total related party assets Amounts payable Total related party liabilities Dividend (Thousands of US$) Dividends paid to Kyrgyzaltyn December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ 143 47,366 $ 47,509 – $ – $ $ 12 88,997 $ 89,009 – $ – $ $ $ $ $ – 37,861 37,861 175 175 2011 2010 $ 29,412 $ 4,412 TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT The Company transacts with key individuals from management and with its directors who have authority and responsibility to plan, direct and control the activities of the Company. The nature of these dealings were in the form of payments for services rendered in their capacity as director (director fees, including share-based payments) and as employees of the Company (salaries, beneﬁ ts and share-based payments). 46 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 46 27/03/12 8:21 AM Key management personnel are deﬁ ned as the executive ofﬁ cers of the Company including the President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer, Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer, Vice President and Chief Operating Ofﬁ cer, Senior Vice President Global Exploration, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Vice President Business Development and Vice President Human Resources. During 2011 and 2010, remuneration to directors and key management personnel were as follows: Thousand of US$ Key Management Personnel Salaries and beneﬁ ts Share-based compensation: Earned during the year Appreciation during the year from previous grants Directors Fees earned and other compensation Share-based compensation: Earned during the year Appreciation during the year from previous grants 2011 2010 $ 5,462 $ 5,461 8,280 941 $ 14,683 $ 1,055 1,151 (607) 1,599 $ 6,546 4,788 16,795 945 855 3,563 5,363 $ $ $ OTHER CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS Kyrgyz Republic As previously disclosed, Kumtor Operating Company (“KOC”), the Company’s Kyrgyz Republic operating subsidiary was in a dispute with the Kyrgyz Republic Social Fund (the “Social Fund”) regarding whether Social Fund contributions were required to be paid with respect to a high-altitude premium payable to KOC employees. This dispute began in 2010 and eventually led to KOC ﬁ ling a claim in September 2011 to invalidate an assessment issued by the Social Fund requiring KOC to pay approximately $6.7 million in contributions owing for the 2010 operating year. The matter was resolved in the third quarter of 2011 when KOC and the Social Fund reached an agreement whereby Kumtor would voluntarily pay to the Social Fund $14.1 million, covering the 2010 operating year ($6.7 million) and the ﬁ rst nine months of 2011 ($7.4 million), without any penalties, ﬁ nes and ﬁ nancial sanctions and agreed to apply the Social Fund contribution to the high altitude premium in the future. Going forward, KOC will pay the employer’s portion of the Social Fund deduction for the high altitude premium and the employees will be responsible for the employee portion of such deduction. On October 30, 2011 the Kyrgyz Republic held presidential elections which were won by the former Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev of the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan in the ﬁ rst round. On December 5, 2011, the Company announced that it was experiencing an interruption in the transfer of diesel fuel and other supplies from the Kumtor marshalling yard to the mine site due to an illegal roadblock. The marshalling yard is located in the town of Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic and is approximately 270 kilometres from the Kumtor mine. The road block was voluntarily lifted on December 6, 2011 and the transfer of diesel fuel and other supplies resumed. The interruption did not affect the Company’s 2011 production and cost guidance, nor were the mine or milling operations affected. Kumtor’s collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of 2012. A related work stoppage during 2012 could have a signiﬁ cant impact on Kumtor achieving its forecasted production (see “Risk Factors”). On February 6, 2012 unionized employees at Kumtor began an illegal strike following a dispute regarding the social fund deductions. Production at Kumtor has been suspended. On February 16, 2012 an agreement was reached with the Kumtor Trade Union and unionized employees returned to work. The cost of the settlement for 2012 will be approximately $4 million. The impact of the strike on production is being evaluated. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 47 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 47 Mongolia In the fourth quarter of 2011, Centerra’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Boroo Gold LLC, which owns the Boroo project, resolved the previously disclosed very signiﬁ cant claim for compensation that it received from the Mongolian General Department of Specialized Inspection (“SSIA”) in October 2009 following the June 2009 inspection at the Boroo project. The claim related to certain mineral reserves, including state alluvial reserves, covered by the Boroo project licenses, that are recorded in the Mongolian state reserves registry, but for which there are no or incomplete records or reports of mining activity. Pursuant to the resolution, Boroo Gold LLC accrued approximately $2.6 million in the 2011 year-end results and subsequently paid the amount in January 2012. While this claim has been resolved, other regulatory issues remain outstanding in Mongolia, including the issuance of a ﬁ nal heap leach permit. The Company continues to have discussions with regulatory ofﬁ cials regarding the issuance of the permit. See “Risk Factors”. As previously disclosed, the Mongolian Parliament enacted the Law to Prohibit Mineral Exploration And Mining Operations At River Headwaters, Protected Zones Of Water Reservoirs And Forested Areas (the “Water and Forest Law”) in 2009. Under the Water and Forest Law, mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in water basins and forestry areas in Mongolia are prohibited, and the affected licenses are subject to revocation. The legislation provides a speciﬁ c exemption for “mineral deposits of strategic importance”, which would exempt the Boroo hard rock deposit from the application of the legislation. Centerra’s Gatsuurt licenses and its other exploration license holdings in Mongolia however, are currently not so exempt. Under the Minerals Law of Mongolia, Parliament on its own initiative or, on the recommendation of the Government, may designate a mineral deposit as strategic. Such designation could result in Mongolia receiving up to a 34% interest in the Gatsuurt deposit. In 2010, the Company received correspondence from the Minerals Resource Authority of Mongolia (“MRAM”) stating that certain of its mining and exploration licenses, including the Gatsuurt mining licenses, could be revoked under the Water and Forest Law. In 2010, the Company was also informed by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (“MMRE”) that since the Gatsuurt licenses were within the area designated, on a preliminary basis, as land where mineral mining is prohibited under the Water and Forest Law, and that the MMRE would communicate further with the Company on negotiations with respect to an investment agreement for the Gatsuurt project once the MMRE received additional clarity on the impact of the Water and Forest Law on the Gatsuurt project. In November 2010, the Company also received a letter from the MMRE indicating that operations at the Gatsuurt project cannot be commenced while the implementation of the Water and Forest Law is being resolved. Accordingly, further approvals and regulatory commissioning of Gatsuurt will be delayed as a result of the Water and Forest Law. In November 2010, the Mongolian cabinet announced its intention to initiate the revocation of 1,782 mineral licenses under the Water and Forest Law on a staged basis, beginning with the revocation of 254 alluvial gold mining licenses, the list of which was ﬁ nalized by the Mongolian Parliament in 2011. The Company has three licenses on the list of alluvial gold mining license that may be revoked. None of these licenses are material to the Company. In particular, the Company’s principal Gatsuurt hardrock mining licenses are not on the list of alluvial licenses to be revoked. In accordance with the Water and Forest Law, the Company submitted in February 2011 a formal request for compensation for the three licenses to be revoked, which requests were updated again in January 2012 as a result of the ﬁ nalization of the list. The Mongolian Government announced in 2010 that it is considering taking the following actions as the next stages of its implementation of the Water and Forest Law: • preparing and submitting to the cabinet a proposal to designate as “strategic” those deposits, the development of which would contribute to regional social and economic development and, at the same time, require signiﬁ cant amounts of compensation; • revoking all licenses for non-gold mining operations which utilize surface water; • revoking all 460 gold exploration licenses and providing compensation; • revoking all 931 non-gold exploration licenses and providing compensation; • revoking and providing compensation to all remaining affected mining licenses. Of the Company’s 55 mineral licenses, 36 licenses (including the Gatsuurt hard rock licenses) are included in the 1,782 licenses referred to in the cabinet announcement as subject to staged revocation. 48 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 48 27/03/12 8:21 AM The Company understands that Mongolia’s cabinet expects that the Water and Forest Law will take until approxi- mately November 2012 to fully implement. According to statements by ofﬁ cials, the Mongolian Government estimates that the total compensation due to mining companies for the revocation of their licenses will amount to approximately US$4 billion, representing a very substantial part of the Mongolia’s annual gross domestic product for 2010. The Water and Forest Law has attracted opposition from Mongolia’s alluvial miners, the Mongolian National Mining Association and other groups. A group of parliamentarians proposed amendments to the Water and Forest Law in 2011 to reduce its impact on environmentally-sound mining operations. The Company understands that as drafted, such amendments would allow the Gatsuurt project to proceed. Such amendments were discussed by a Mongolian parliamentary committee in 2011 which then referred it to Parliament for further discussion. The Parliament did not discuss the amendment during the 2011 but such amendments may be tabled for discussion in 2012. Centerra is reasonably conﬁ dent that the economic and development beneﬁ ts resulting from its exploration and development activities will ultimately result in the Water and Forests Law having a limited impact on the Company’s Mongolian activities. There can be no assurance, however, that this will be the case. Unless the Water and Forest Law is repealed or amended such that the law no longer applies to the project or Gatsuurt is designated as a “mineral deposit of strategic importance” that is exempt from the Water and Forest Law, mineral reserves at Gatsuurt may have to be reclassiﬁ ed as mineral resources or eliminated entirely and the Company may be required to write-off the associated investment in Gatsuurt and Boroo. As at December 31, 2011, the Company had net assets recorded amounting to approximately $36 million related to the investment in Gatsuurt and approximately $25 million remaining capitalized for the Boroo mill facility and other surface structures which are expected to be utilized for the processing of ore from Gatsuurt. Although the Company expects to exploit the Gatsuurt deposit, should this not be the case, the Company would be required to write-off these amounts. A revocation of the Company’s mineral licenses, including the Gatsuurt mineral license, or the reclassiﬁ cation of mineral reserves or the write-off of assets could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. The heap leach operation at Boroo remained idle in 2011 awaiting issuance of the ﬁ nal operating permit from the Mongolian Government. Unless the Company is successful in obtaining the ﬁ nal heap leach operating permit, it will be required to write-off the associated investment which totals $15.9 million at December 31, 2011. In November 2010, the Mongolian Parliament passed amendments to its Minerals Law that modiﬁ ed the existing royalty structure on mineral projects. Pursuant to the amended royalty structure, the royalty rate is no longer a ﬁ xed percentage but is graduated and dependent upon the commodity price in U.S. dollars. In the case of gold, there is a basic 5% royalty fee that applies while gold is less than $900 per ounce. For any increase of $100 to the price of gold, there is a corresponding 1% increase to the royalty fee. Accordingly, at $900 per ounce, the royalty fee increases to 6% which continues until the gold price reaches $1,000 per ounce at which point, the royalty increases to 7%, at $1,100 per ounce, the royalty increases to 8%, and at $1,200 per ounce, the royalty increases to 9%. The highest royalty fee rate is reached at 10% when gold is $1,300 per ounce and above. The graduated royalty became effective as of January 1, 2011 for all mining projects in Mongolia. On January 19, 2011, the Standing Committee of the State Great Hural of Mongolia issued a resolution to the Mongolian Government which, among other things, resolved to direct the Government to enter into negotiations to have the graduated royalty structure apply to business entities that have already entered into a stability agreement and/or an investment agreement. This would include the Company’s Boroo project which is currently operating pursuant to a stability agreement entered with the Mongolian Government. The Company is of the opinion that the Boroo stability agreement provides, among other things, legislative stabilization for its Boroo operations and accordingly the graduated royalty fee is not applicable to Boroo’s remaining operations. As of the date of this Annual MD&A, the Company is not aware of any response or activity by the Mongolian Government on this State Great Hural of Mongolia resolution. Despite this, the Company cannot provide any assurances that Boroo will not be made subject to the graduated royalty fee. If the graduated royalty fee does apply to Boroo, it may have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations or ﬁ nancial condition. Regardless of whether the graduated royalty fee applies to the Boroo operations, it will apply to gold produced from the Gatsuurt project, when developed. The Boroo stability agreement expires in July 2013, after which time Boroo’s operations will be subject to prevailing tax and royalty fees. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 49 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 49 27/03/12 8:21 AM Corporate Matters In April 2011, Centerra declared a special dividend of Cdn$0.30 per share and an annual dividend of Cdn$0.10 per share, payable on May 18, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 12, 2011. This was the Company’s ﬁ rst special dividend. In March 2011, Centerra was served by a Turkish company, Sistem Muhenkislik Insaat Sanayi Ticaret SA (“Sistem”), with a notice of enforcement to seize any shares and dividends in Centerra held in the name of the Kyrgyz Republic, followed by a notice of garnishment in April 2011 for any debts owed by Centerra to the Kyrgyz Republic (the “Republic”). These notices were served by Sistem through the Sheriff in Toronto as part of the enforcement proceedings brought by Sistem in the Ontario Superior Court to collect approximately US$11 million with additional interest, owed to Sistem by the Republic in accordance with a judgment of the Ontario Superior Court enforcing an international arbitration award against the Republic. In these Ontario proceedings, Sistem alleges that the shares in Centerra owned by Kyrgyzaltyn JSC, and any dividends paid in respect of those shares, are in fact legally and beneﬁ cially owned by the Republic and are therefore subject to execution to pay the judgment. Based on legal advice received, Centerra disputes those allegations and maintains that Kyrgyzaltyn JSC alone is the legal and beneﬁ cial owner of the shares and any dividends in respect of those shares, based on the applicable legal principles and the binding agreements with Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. As a result and notwithstanding such notices of enforcement and garnishment, Centerra paid its May 18, 2011 dividend (as discussed above) in the total amount of approximately Cdn$31 million to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. Sistem is continuing with its claim regarding the Centerra shares owned by Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. If this claim is successful in the Ontario court proceedings, Sistem may have a right to execute its judgment against those shares and may assert a claim against Centerra in respect of the payment of the dividends to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. However, Centerra believes it has a strong defence to that claim based on the facts and the law. At a motion in September 2011, Kyrgyzaltyn JSC was formally added as a party to the proceeding. Kyrgyzaltyn has brought a motion to be heard by the Ontario Superior Court (to be heard in April 2012) to set aside the Ontario judgment enforcing the arbitration award on the basis that the court did not have jurisdiction to entertain the application or in the alternative that there is a foreign court which is a more convenient forum to hear and decide the issues of legal and beneﬁ cial ownership of the shares as between Kyrgyzaltyn and the Kyrgyz Republic. For information on forward-looking information, see “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information”. For information regarding risk factors relevant to Centerra and its operations, please see “Risk Factors” in this MD&A and in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led Annual Information Form. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Centerra prepares its consolidated ﬁ nancial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. In doing so, management is required to make various estimates and judgments in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses for each year presented and in the disclosure of commitments and contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on its own experience, guidelines established by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and various other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In reference to the Company’s signiﬁ cant accounting policies as described in note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements management believes the following critical accounting policies reﬂ ect its more signiﬁ cant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. i. Share-based Compensation Share based compensation costs recognized for the share-based compensation plans are subject to the estimate of what the ultimate payout will be using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, Monte Carlo simulation model, which are based on signiﬁ cant assumptions such as volatility, expected life, expected dividends, risk-free interest rate and expected forfeiture rates. 50 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 50.indd 50 Mar/31/2012 1:29 PM ii. Asset retirement obligation Amounts recorded for asset retirement obligations and the related accretion expense require the use of estimates of the future costs the Company will incur to complete the reclamation and remediation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations at each mine site. The Company assesses and revises its asset retirement obligations on an annual basis or when new material information becomes available. Actual costs incurred may differ from those amounts estimated. Also, future changes to environmental laws and regulations could increase the extent of reclamation and remediation work required to be performed by the Company. Increases in future costs could materially impact the amounts charged to operations for reclamation and remediation. The provision represents management’s best estimate of the present value of the future reclamation and remediation obligation. The actual future expenditures may differ from the amounts currently provided. iii. Reserves Certain assumptions are dependent upon reserves, which represent the estimated amount of ore that can be economically and legally extracted from the Company’s properties. In order to estimate reserves, assumptions are required about a range of geological, technical and economic factors, including quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates, production costs, transportation costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates. Estimating the quantity and/or grade of reserves requires the size, shape and depth of ore bodies to be determined by analyzing geological data such as drilling samples. This process may require complex and difﬁ cult geological judgments to interpret the data. Economic assumptions used to estimate reserves could change from period to period and as additional geological data is generated during the course of operations, estimates of reserves may change from period to period. Changes in reported reserves may affect the Company’s ﬁ nancial results and ﬁ nancial position. iv. Depreciation, depletion and amortization period for property plant and equipment The Corporation makes estimates about the expected useful lives of property plant and equipment and the expected residual values of the assets based on the estimated current fair value of the assets, the Company’s mine plan and the cash ﬂ ows they generate. Changes to these estimates, which can be signiﬁ cant, could be caused by a variety of factors, including future production differing from current forecasts of future production, expansion of mineral reserves through exploration activities, differences between estimated and actual costs of mining and differences in gold price used in the estimation of mineral reserves. Signiﬁ cant judgment is involved in the determination of useful life and residual values for the computation of depreciation, depletion and amortization and no assurance can be given that actual useful lives and residual values will not differ signiﬁ cantly from current assumptions. v. Impairment of long-term assets An impairment test is performed by comparing the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit to their recoverable amount, which is calculated as the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less costs to sell. Fair value less costs to sell is calculated based upon a discounted cash ﬂ ow analysis, which requires management to make a number of signiﬁ cant assumptions including assumptions relating to future operating plans, gold prices, discount rates, exchange rates and future growth rates. Please see note 11 for additional information. vi. Deferred income taxes The Company operates in a number of tax jurisdictions and is, therefore, required to estimate its income taxes in each of these tax jurisdictions in preparing its ﬁ nancial statements. In calculating the income taxes, consideration is given to factors such as tax rates in the different jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, valuation allowances, and changes in tax law and management’s expectations of future results. The Company estimates deferred income taxes based on temporary differences between the income and losses reported in its ﬁ nancial statements and its taxable income and losses as determined under the applicable tax laws. The tax effect of these temporary differences is recorded as deferred tax assets or 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 51 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 51 liabilities in the ﬁ nancial statements. The calculation of income taxes requires the use of judgment and estimates. If these judgments and estimates prove to be inaccurate, future earnings may be materially impacted. vii. Inventories of stockpiles ore, in-circuit and Gold doré In determining mine operating costs recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive income, the Company’s management makes estimates of quantities of ore stacked on heap leach pads and in process and the recoverable gold in this material to determine the average costs of ﬁ nished goods sold during the period. Changes in these estimates can result in a change in mine operating costs of future periods and carrying amounts of inventories. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES As prescribed by the CICA Accounting Standards Board, the Company adopted the requirements under IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in its statements of account as of January 1, 2011, including the restatement of its opening balance sheet of January 1, 2010. As the December 31, 2011 ﬁ nancial statements are the Company’s ﬁ rst annual ﬁ nancial statements prepared using IFRS, these ﬁ nancial statements should be read in conjunction with the IFRS transition disclosures included in note 33 to the ﬁ nancial statements. note 33 contains reconciliations and descriptions of the effect of the transition from Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“CGAAP”) to IFRS on equity, earnings and comprehensive income, along with line-by-line reconciliations of the consolidated statements of ﬁ nancial position as at December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, and the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2010. The accounting policies presented in the December 31, 2011 consolidated ﬁ nancial statements of the Company have been applied consistently to all periods presented and in preparing the opening IFRS statement of ﬁ nancial position at January 1, 2010 for the purposes of the transition to IFRS. Future changes in accounting policies Recently issued but not adopted accounting guidance are as follows: IFRS 7 Financial Instruments – Disclosures (“IFRS 7”) was amended by the IASB in October 2010 and provides guidance on identifying transfers of ﬁ nancial assets and continuing involvement in transferred assets for disclosure purposes. The amendments introduce new disclosure requirements for transfers of ﬁ nancial assets including disclosures for ﬁ nancial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety, and for ﬁ nancial assets that are derecognized in their entirety but for which continuing involvement is retained. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 7 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 7 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. The IASB has issued IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) which proposes to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement. The replacement standard has the following signiﬁ cant components: establishes two primary measurement categories for ﬁ nancial assets — amortized cost and fair value; establishes criteria for classiﬁ cation of ﬁ nancial assets within the measurement category based on business model and cash ﬂ ow characteristics; and eliminates existing held to maturity, available-for-sale and loans and receivable categories. This standard is effective for the Company’s annual year end beginning January 1, 2015 (as amended from January 1, 2013 by the IASB in December 2011). The Company will evaluate the impact of the change to its consolidated ﬁ nancial statements based on the characteristics of its ﬁ nancial instruments at the time of adoption. IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (“IFRS 10”), which replaces parts of IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (“IAS 27”) and all of SIC-12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities, changes the deﬁ nition of control which is the determining factor in whether an entity should be consolidated. Under IFRS 10, an investor controls an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 10 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 10 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. 52 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 52.indd 52 Mar/31/2012 1:30 PM IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (“IFRS 11”), which replaces IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13 Jointly Controlled Entities – Non-monetary Contributions by Venturers, requires a venturer to classify its interest in a joint arrangement as either a joint operation or a joint venture. For a joint operation, the joint operator will recognize its assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and/or its relative share thereof. For a joint venture, the joint venturer will account for its interest in the venture’s net assets using the equity method of accounting. The choice to proportionally consolidate joint ventures is prohibited. This new standard is applicable for accounting periods beginning January 1, 2013. The Company is assessing the impact of IFRS 11 on its results of operations and ﬁ nancial position and will adopt IFRS 11 in its ﬁ nancial statements effective from January 1, 2013. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING As of December 31, 2011, Centerra evaluated its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over ﬁ nancial reporting, as deﬁ ned in the rules of the Canadian Securities Administrators. These evaluations were carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including Centerra’s Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer and the Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer. Based on these evaluations, the Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer and the Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over ﬁ nancial reporting were effective. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Centerra believes in the principles of sustainable development. In endeavoring to achieve its strategic objectives, the Company strives to be a leading performer among its peers with regard to shareholder value, business ethics, workplace safety, environmental protection and community development. Centerra believes that its strong commitment to these principles, which is supported by its past practices, will further its objective of becoming a sought-after partner in Asia, Central Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets worldwide. During 2011, the Company released its ﬁ rst Corporate Responsibility Report for its 2010 reporting year. The report is available on the Company’s website at www.centerragold.com. 2012 OUTLOOK Centerra’s 2012 consolidated gold production is forecast to be between 635,000 and 685,000 ounces. The Kumtor mine is expected to produce between 575,000 and 625,000 ounces in 2012. Kumtor’s 2012 planned mining sequence results in a production proﬁ le with a large portion of the gold production occurring in the fourth quarter. The high-grade material from the SB Zone is only available for mining at the end of the third quarter of 2012 when it is exposed by cut-back 14A. On a quarterly basis, Kumtor’s 2012 gold production is forecast to have 12% of gold production being recovered in the ﬁ rst quarter, 20% in the second quarter, 25% in the third quarter and 43% in the fourth quarter. Gold production in the ﬁ rst quarter of 2012 will also be impacted by four days of scheduled mill maintenance of the ball and SAG mills. The Company is also evaluating the impact of the 10-day strike which occurred in February 2012. Kumtor’s collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of 2012. A related work stoppage during the year could have a signiﬁ cant impact on Kumtor achieving its forecasted production (see “Risk Factors”). A work stoppage in the fourth quarter would have a larger negative impact on Kumtor achieving its forecasted production for the year. The Company’s production forecast is contingent on its ability to strip enough material from cut-back 14A during the year to expose the high grade SB zone by the end of the third quarter. Additionally, achieving the 2012 production is dependent on the timely delivery of new mining equipment and successfully maintaining the mining rates of the waste and ice in the southeast portion of the pit to gain access to the higher grade ore. At the Boroo mine, gold production is forecast to be approximately 60,000 ounces and assumes mining of Pit 6. The 2012 forecast also assumes no production from the heap leach facility or the Gatsuurt project due to uncertainties with permitting. The Boroo mill is expected to process mostly higher grade heap leach ore stockpiles for the ﬁ rst eight months of 2012, followed by processing the higher grade ore from Pit 6 from 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 53 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 53 27/03/12 8:21 AM September 2012 to January 2013. During September to December 2012, the Boroo mill is expected to process a mixture of higher grade Pit 6 ore with an average grade of approximately 2.1 g/t and stockpiled heap leach material with grades between 0.67 – 0.76 g/t. Receipt of the ﬁ nal heap leach operating permit would add approximately 2,000 ounces of gold a month. At Gatsuurt, the project is ready to begin mining the oxide ore on receipt of the ﬁ nal approvals and regulatory commissioning. Centerra’s 2012 gold production and unit costs are forecast as follows: Kumtor Boroo Consolidated 2012 Production Forecast (ounces of gold) 2012 Total Cash Cost (1) ($ per ounce produced) 575,000 – 625,000 approx. 60,000 635,000 – 685,000 430 – 465 810 465 – 500 (1) Total cash cost is a non-GAAP measure and includes mine operating costs such as mining, processing, regional ofﬁ ce administration, royalties and production taxes (except at Kumtor where revenue-based taxes are excluded), but excludes amortization, reclamation costs, ﬁ nancing costs, capital development, community investments and exploration. 2012 EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES Exploration expenditures of $45 million are planned for 2012, a 13% increase from the $39.6 million spent in 2011. The 2012 program will continue the aggressive exploration work at the Kumtor mine together with an increase in the exploration in the Kumtor district; planned expenditures are expected to be about $15 million. In Mongolia, $8 million is allocated for exploration programs and work will continue along the Onon trend in eastern Mongolia and to follow up on the positive results on the Altan Tsagaan Ovoo (“ATO”) project. In 2012, drilling programs will continue on the Kara Beldyr and Dvoinoy projects in Russia and expenditures for the two projects are expected to be approximately $6 million. Drilling programs will also continue in Turkey on the Company’s joint venture projects with expenditures expected to be approximately $6 million. Drilling of the Laogouxi project in China is expected to commence in the second quarter. In addition, generative programs will continue in Central Asia, Russia, China, and Turkey to increase the pipeline of projects that the Company is developing to meet the longer term growth targets of Centerra. Subsequent to 2011 year-end Centerra decided to close its exploration ofﬁ ce in Reno, Nevada and to refocus its exploration efforts outside of the Great Basin in Nevada, USA to those areas in which it is having more success, such as in Mongolia, Turkey, Russia and Kyrgyzstan. 2012 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES The capital expenditures for 2012 are estimated to be $389 million, including $49 million of sustaining capital and $340 million of growth capital. Capital expenditures include: Projects (millions of dollars) Kumtor mine Mongolia Corporate Consolidated Total 2012 Growth Capital 2012 Sustaining Capital $ 328 12 $ – $ 340 $ 45 3 $ 1 $ $ 49 Kumtor At Kumtor, 2012 total capital expenditures are forecast to be $373 million including $45 million of sustaining capital. The largest sustaining capital spending will be the major overhaul maintenance of the heavy duty mine equipment ($21 million), expenditures for dewatering and infrastructure ($8 million), efﬂ uent treatment plant relocation ($5 million), tailings dam construction works ($4 million) and for equipment replacement and other items ($7 million). 54 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 54 27/03/12 8:21 AM Growth capital investment at Kumtor for 2012 is forecast at $328 million, which includes pre-strip costs related to the development of the open pit ($128 million), purchase of new mining equipment including 25 CAT 789 haul trucks, 4 drills and 4 Hitachi 3600 shovels ($126 million) and other items ($11 million). Growth capital for 2012 has increased compared to the most recent Kumtor technical report as purchases of mine expansion equipment planned for 2013 ($61 million) have been brought forward to 2012. This was done to ensure that all of the new CAT 789 haul trucks were of the same model “C” series, given that CAT is discontinuing the C series in late 2012. Additionally, the added capacity will help to ensure the required mine production rate is maintained. Also included in the 2012 growth capital investment is $63 million which is for the underground project to continue to develop the SB and Stockwork Zones, as well as for delineation drilling and capital purchases in 2012. The underground development project at Kumtor is on track to achieve breakthrough of Decline 1 with Decline 2 in the third quarter of 2012 and is expected to intersect ﬁ rst ore in the SB Zone in the second quarter of 2013. Mongolia (Boroo & Gatsuurt) At Boroo, sustaining capital expenditures in 2012 are expected to be about $3 million primarily for component change-outs and mill maintenance. Growth capital is forecast at $12 million, which includes capitalized pre- stripping costs of Pit 6 at Boroo ($11 million). No capital for the development of the deeper sulphide ores at Gatsuurt has been forecast and will only be invested following successful regulatory commissioning of the Gatsuurt project. The engineering and construction of the bio-oxidation facility to be located at the Boroo mill, which is needed to treat Gatsuurt sulphide ores, will be restarted only after the approval to begin mining at Gatsuurt has been received from the Government of Mongolia. 2012 DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses included in costs of sales expense for 2012 are forecast to be approximately $133 million. Changes in DD&A are a result of increases or decreases to certain of the Company’s capital assets. Refer to the Company’s 2011 Audited Financial Statements note 9 for further details on the related capital assets. (In millions) Kumtor Mine equipment Less DD&A capitalized to pre-stripping costs (1) Pre-stripping costs amortized Mine development and other mining assets Mill assets Administration assets and other Inventory movement (non-cash) Subtotal for Kumtor Boroo Mine equipment Less DD&A capitalized to pre-stripping costs Pre-stripping costs amortized Mine development and other mining assets Mill assets Administration assets and other Inventory movement (non-cash) Subtotal for Boroo Consolidated Total 2012 DD&A Forecast $ 80 (34) 54 8 9 10 (14) 113 $ $ 4 (2) 12 1 1 2 2 $ 20 $ 133 2011 DD&A Actual $ 69 (14) 32 5 8 10 (22) $ 88 $ 2 – – 1 1 3 3 $ 10 $ 98 2010 DD&A Actual $ $ $ $ $ 36 (4) – 7 9 10 1 59 3 – 4 1 2 9 (2) 16 76 (1) Use of the Company’s mining ﬂ eet for pre-stripping activities results in a portion of the depreciation related to the mine ﬂ eet to be allocated to capitalized pre-strip costs. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 55 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 55 27/03/12 8:21 AM Kumtor At Kumtor, the forecast for 2012 DD&A expensed as part of costs of sales is $113 million. The increase over the three years reﬂ ects a signiﬁ cant expansion of the mining ﬂ eet in order to achieve higher throughput levels of materials moved and the increasing stripping of waste required by the deposit. This is the largest component of deprecation expense in 2012 totalling $80 million. The mine equipment assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The depreciation expense related to mine equipment engaged in a stripping campaign is capitalized as pre-stripping costs. During 2012 Kumtor will be mining the remaining ore from cut-back 12B and continuing stripping campaigns on cut-backs 14A and 14B. The costs to remove waste within the various cut-backs include mining operating costs such as labour, diesel and maintenance costs, as well as the depreciation expense for the mine equipment used in the stripping campaign. Labour and consumables costs (such as diesel costs) have been steadily increasing over the last several years due to both increases in price and demand with the expanding operation at Kumtor. These costs are capitalized as pre-stripping costs and amortized over the ounces contained in the ore body exposed by the stripping campaign. Based on the sequencing of production at Kumtor for 2012, ore from cut-backs 12B and 14A will be mined resulting in the amortization through cost of sales of $54 million in capitalized pre-stripping costs. As Kumtor mines the ore from cut-back 12B, it will amortize the remaining unamortized capitalized pre-stripping costs of $13 million related to that cut-back. The forecast assumes that the stripping campaign for cut-back 14A is completed by the fourth quarter of 2012 providing access to the ore in the fourth quarter. The ore in cut-back 14A will be partially mined in the fourth quarter and the amortization expense for 2012 for the capitalized pre-stripping costs related to cut-back 14A is forecast at $41 million. The stripping campaign for cut-back 14B was started in December 2011 and is expected to continue throughout 2012 with the goal of reaching ore in 2013. Therefore, no amortization expense is expected to be recorded on cut-back 14B in 2012. Boroo At Boroo, the forecast for 2012 DD&A expensed as part of costs of sales is $20 million, compared to $10 million in 2011 and $17 million in 2010. The increase in 2012 reﬂ ects the resumption of mining in Pit 6. The largest component of deprecation expense is related to amortization of capitalized pre-stripping costs related to Pit 6. In January 2012 Boroo re-commenced mining activities in Pit 6 requiring the stripping of waste before ore is exposed. The costs of removing waste for this stripping campaign before the ore is mined will be capitalized as pre-stripping costs and amortized over the ounces contained in the Pit 6 ore. The forecast assumes that the stripping campaign for Pit 6 is completed early in the third quarter of 2012 and the processing of Pit 6 ore through the mill completed in January 2013. The amortization expense for 2012 for the capitalized pre-stripping costs related to Pit 6 production is forecast at $12 million. 2012 CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Corporate and administration expenses for 2012 are forecast at approximately $41 million. Total sustainable community investments for 2012 are forecast at $26 million, in accordance with Centerra’s Community Investment policy. Note that these costs are not included in total cash cost per ounce produced (total cash cost per ounce produced is a non-GAAP measure and is discussed under “Non-GAAP Measures”). Centerra has a history of investing in various community sustainable development and strategic investment projects in the countries and communities where it operates. For example in 2010, BGC invested $6.4 million towards the construction of a new maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar and in 2011 KGC contributed $10 million for the construction and repair of 27 schools throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. The Company intends to include sustainable community investment expenditures as part of its regular guidance. 56 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 56 27/03/12 8:21 AM TAXES Pursuant to the Restated Investment Agreement, Kumtor’s operations are not subject to corporate income taxes. The agreement replaced the prior tax regime applicable to the Kumtor project with a simpliﬁ ed regime effective January 1, 2008. This simpliﬁ ed regime, which assesses tax at 13% on gross revenue (plus 1% for the Issyk-Kul Oblast Development Fund effective January 2009), was approved and enacted by the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2009. The corporate income tax rate for Centerra’s Mongolian subsidiary, BGC is 25% for taxable income over 3 billion Mongolian tugriks (approximately $2.2 million at the 2011 year-end foreign exchange rate) with a tax rate of 10% for taxable income up to that amount. REGULATORY MATTERS In January 2012, Centerra’s wholly owned subsidiary, BGC, which owns the Boroo project, resolved the previously disclosed very signiﬁ cant claim for compensation that it received from the Mongolian General Department of Specialized Inspection (“SSIA”) in October 2009 following the June 2009 inspection at the Boroo project. The claim related to certain mineral reserves, including state alluvial reserves, covered by the Boroo project licenses, that are recorded in the Mongolian state reserves registry, but for which there are no or incomplete records or reports of mining activity. Pursuant to the resolution, Boroo Gold LLC has accrued approximately $2.6 million in its 2011 year-end statements. While this claim has been resolved, other regulatory issues remain outstanding in Mongolia, including the issuance of a ﬁ nal heap leach permit. SENSITIVITIES Centerra’s revenues, earnings and cash ﬂ ows for 2012 are sensitive to changes in certain variables and the Company has estimated their impact on revenues, net earnings and cash from operations. Impact on Costs Revenues Cash ﬂ ow Earnings before income tax 5.1 7.1 2.6 1.2 3.8 33.5 – – – – 28.4 7.1 2.6 1.2 3.8 28.4 7.1 2.6 1.2 3.8 ($ millions) Gold Price Diesel Fuel (1) Kyrgyz som Mongolian tugrik Canadian dollar Change $50/oz 10% 1 som 25 tugrik 10 cents (1) a 10% change in diesel fuel price equals $11/oz produced MAJOR ASSUMPTIONS The following material assumptions have been used to forecast production, costs and future capital expenditures; • a gold price of $1,700 per ounce, • exchange rates: x $1USD:$1.01 CAD x $1USD:46.00 Kyrgyz Som x $1USD:1,235 Mongolian Tugrik x $1USD:0.74 Euro • diesel fuel price assumption: x $0.71/litre at Kumtor x $1.13/litre at Boroo The assumed diesel price of $0.71/litre at Kumtor assumes that no Russian export duty will be paid on the fuel exports from Russia to the Kyrgyz Republic. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 57 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 57 Diesel fuel is sourced from separate Russian suppliers for both sites and only loosely correlates with world oil prices. Political and supply pressures and policies may cause the average price of fuel from Russia to be higher. The diesel fuel price assumptions were made when the price of oil was approximately $99 per barrel. Other important assumptions include the following: • Any recurrence of political and civil unrest in the Kyrgyz Republic will not impact operations, including movement of people, supplies and gold shipments to and from the Kumtor mine, • grades and recoveries at Kumtor will remain consistent with the life-of-mine plan to achieve the forecast gold production, • the dewatering program at Kumtor continues to produce the expected results and the water management system works as planned, • the remedial plan to deal with the Kumtor waste and ice movement continues to be successful, see “Kumtor Mine – Geotechnical Issues Affecting the Kumtor Open Pit” in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led annual information form, • no unplanned delays in or interruption of scheduled production from our mines, including due to civil unrest, natural phenomena, labour, regulatory or political disputes, equipment breakdown or other developmental and operational risks, • any labour dispute that occurs at Kumtor does not impact the Company’s mine plan regarding the stripping of cut-back 14A and subsequent access to the SB zone in the third quarter, • inﬂ ation rates in countries where Centerra operates remain stable, • no further suspension of Boroo’s operating licenses, and • all necessary permits, licenses and approvals are received in a timely manner. Production and cost forecasts and capital estimates are forward-looking information and are based on key assumptions and subject to material risk factors. If any event arising from these risks occurs, the Company’s business, prospects, ﬁ nancial condition, results of operations or cash ﬂ ows could be adversely affected. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or that are currently deemed immaterial, may also materially and adversely affect the Company’s business operations, prospects, ﬁ nancial condition, and results of operations or cash ﬂ ows. See the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led annual information form, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and see also the discussion below under the heading “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information”. QUALIFIED PERSON & QA/QC The reserves and resources estimates and other scientiﬁ c and technical information in this news release were prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and were reviewed, veriﬁ ed and compiled by Centerra’s geological and mining staff under the supervision of Ian Atkinson, Certiﬁ ed Professional Geologist, Centerra’s Senior Vice-President, Global Exploration, who is the qualiﬁ ed person for the purpose of NI 43-101. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the exploration drilling programs are done consistent with industry standards and independent certiﬁ ed assay labs are used with the exception of the Kumtor project as described in its technical report. The Kumtor deposit is described in Centerra’s most recently ﬁ led AIF and a technical report dated March 22, 2011 prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. The technical report has been ﬁ led on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Kumtor deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Kumtor site are described in the technical report. The Boroo deposit is described in Centerra’s most recently ﬁ led AIF and a technical report dated December 17, 2009 prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Boroo deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Boroo site are the same as, or similar to, those described in the technical report. 58 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 58 27/03/12 8:21 AM The Gatsuurt deposit is described in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led AIF and in a technical report dated May 9, 2006 prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. The technical report has been ﬁ led on SEDAR at www.sedar. com. The technical report describes the exploration history, geology and style of gold mineralization at the Gatsuurt deposit. Sample preparation, analytical techniques, laboratories used and quality assurance-quality control protocols used during the drilling programs at the Gatsuurt project are the same as, or similar to, those described in the technical report or AIF. RISK FACTORS Below are some risk factors that Centerra believes can have a material effect on the proﬁ tability, future cash ﬂ ow, earnings, results of operations, stated reserves and ﬁ nancial condition of the Company. If any event arising from these risks occurs, the Company’s business, prospects, ﬁ nancial condition, results of operations or cash ﬂ ows could be adversely affected, the trading price of Centerra’s common shares could decline and all or part of any investment may be lost. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or that are currently deemed immaterial, may also materially and adversely affect the Company’s business operations, prospects, ﬁ nancial condition, results of operations or cash ﬂ ows. Centerra’s business is sensitive to the volatility of gold prices Centerra’s revenue is largely dependent on the world market price of gold. Gold prices are subject to volatile movements over time and are affected by numerous factors beyond Centerra’s control. These factors include: global supply and demand; central bank lending, sales and purchases; expectations for the future rate of inﬂ ation; the level of interest rates; the strength of, and conﬁ dence in, the U.S. dollar; market speculative activities; and global or regional political and economic events, including the performance of Asia’s economies. If the market price of gold falls and remains below production costs of any of Centerra’s mining operations for a sustained period, losses would be sustained, and, under certain circumstances, there may be a curtailment or suspension of some or all of Centerra’s mining and exploration activities. Centerra would also have to assess the economic impact of any sustained lower gold prices on recoverability and, therefore, the cutoff grade and level of Centerra’s gold mineral reserves and resources. These factors could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations, stated mineral reserves and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s principal operations are located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia and are subject to political risk All of Centerra’s current gold production and mineral reserves are derived from assets located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, countries that have experienced political difﬁ culties in recent years including, in the Kyrgyz Republic, civil unrest in April 2010 that resulted in the ouster of the incumbent President. Accordingly, there continues to be a risk of future political instability. Centerra’s mining operations and gold exploration activities are affected in varying degrees by political stability and government regulations relating to foreign investment, social unrest, corporate activity and the mining business in each of these countries. Operations may also be affected in varying degrees by terrorism, military conﬂ ict or repression, crime, extreme ﬂ uctuations in currency rates and high inﬂ ation in Central Asia. The relevant governments have entered into contracts with Centerra or granted permits, licenses or concessions that enable it to conduct operations or exploration and development activities. Notwithstanding these arrangements, Centerra’s ability to conduct operations or exploration and development activities is subject to obtaining and/or renewing permits or concessions (including a permanent license with respect to the Boroo heap leach operations, a certiﬁ cate of temporary land use in relation to its concession area around the Kumtor project, and permits and concessions to begin mining activities at Gatsuurt), changes in laws or government regulations or shifts in political attitudes beyond Centerra’s control. There can be no assurance that industries deemed of national or strategic importance like mineral production will not be nationalized. Government policy may change to discourage foreign investment, renationalization of mining industries may occur or other government limitations, restrictions or requirements not currently foreseen 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 59 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 59 27/03/12 8:21 AM may be implemented. There can be no assurance that Centerra’s assets will not be subject to nationalization, requisition or conﬁ scation, whether legitimate or not, by any authority or body. While there are often provisions for compensation and reimbursement of losses to investors under such circumstances, there is no assurance that such provisions would effectively restore the value of Centerra’s original investment. Similarly, Centerra’s operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, income taxes, expropriation of property, environmental legislation, labour legislation, mine safety, and annual fees to maintain mineral properties in good standing. There can be no assurance that the laws in these countries protecting foreign investments will not be amended or abolished or that these existing laws will be enforced or interpreted to provide adequate protection against any or all of the risks described above. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the agreements Centerra has with the governments of these countries will prove to be enforceable or provide adequate protection against any or all of the risks described above. Centerra has made an assessment of the political risk associated with each of its foreign investments and currently has political risk insurance covering its investments in the Kyrgyz Republic which is intended to mitigate a portion of any losses. The Company does not currently have political risk insurance covering its investments in Mongolia. From time to time, Centerra assesses the costs and beneﬁ ts of maintaining such insurance and may not continue to purchase the coverage. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the insurance would continue to be available at any time or that particular losses Centerra may suffer with respect to its foreign investments will be covered by the insurance. These losses could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition if not adequately covered by insurance. Changes in, or more aggressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices could adversely impact Centerra’s business Mining operations and exploration activities are subject to extensive laws and regulations, both in the countries where mining operations and exploration activities are conducted and in the mining company’s home jurisdiction. These relate to production, development, exploration, exports, imports, taxes and royalties, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection and remediation of the environment, mine decommissioning and reclamation, mine safety, toxic substances, transportation safety and emergency response, social responsibilities and sustainability, and other matters. Compliance with these laws and regulations increases the costs of exploring, drilling, developing, constructing, operating and closing mines and other facilities. It is possible that the costs, delays and other effects associated with these laws and regulations may impact Centerra’s decision as to whether to continue to operate existing mines, ore reﬁ ning and other facilities or whether to proceed with exploration or development of properties. Since legal requirements change frequently, are subject to interpretation and may be enforced to varying degrees in practice, Centerra is unable to predict the ultimate cost of compliance with these requirements or their effect on operations. If the laws and regulations relating to the Company’s operations were to change, or the enforcement of such laws and regulations were to become more rigorous, the Company could be required to incur signiﬁ cant capital and operating expenditures to comply, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ﬁ nancial position. The Minerals Law of Mongolia provides the government of Mongolia with the right to take up to a 50% interest in the exploitation of a minerals deposit of strategic importance In 2006, the Mongolian Parliament passed the Minerals Law that, among other things, empowers Parliament to designate mineral deposits that have a potential impact on national security, economic and social development or deposits that have a potential of producing above 5% of the country’s GDP as deposits of strategic importance. The state may take up to a 50% interest in the exploitation of a minerals deposit of strategic importance where state funded exploration was used to determine proven mineral reserves and up to a 34% interest in an investment to be made by a license holder in a mineral deposit of strategic importance where proven reserves were determined through funding sources other than the state budget. 60 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 60 27/03/12 8:21 AM The designation of any of the Company’s mineral deposits in Mongolia as deposits of strategic importance under the Minerals Law could have a signiﬁ cant material adverse effect on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations, stated reserves and ﬁ nancial conditions. The November 2010 Amendments to the 2006 Mongolian Minerals Law may result in a signiﬁ cant increase to the royalty payments payable in connection the Company’s Mongolian operations In November 2010, the Mongolian Parliament also passed amendments to the Minerals Law of Mongolia that modiﬁ ed the existing royalty structure on mineral projects. Pursuant to the amended royalty structure, the royalty rate is no longer a ﬁ xed percentage but is graduated and dependent upon the commodity price in U.S. dollars. In the case of gold, there is a basic 5% royalty fee that applies while gold is less than $900 per ounce. For any increase of $100 to the price of gold, there is a corresponding 1% increase to the royalty fee. Accordingly, at $900 per ounce, the royalty fee increases to 6%, at $1,000 per ounce, the royalty increases to 7%, at $1,100 per ounce, the royalty increases to 8%, and at $1,200, the royalty increases to 9%. The highest royalty fee rate is 10% when the price of gold is $1,300 per ounce and above. The graduated royalty became effective as of January 1, 2011 for all mining projects in Mongolia. On January 19, 2011, the Standing Committee of the State Great Hural of Mongolia issued a Direction to the Government which, among other things, resolved to direct the Mongolian Government to enter into negotiations to have the graduated royalty structure apply to business entities that have already entered into a stability agreement and/or an investment agreement. This would include the Company’s Boroo project which is currently operating pursuant to a stability agreement entered with the Mongolian government. The Company is of the opinion that the Boroo stability agreement provides, among other things, legislative stabilization for its Boroo operations and accordingly the graduated royalty fee is not applicable to Boroo’s remaining operations. The Company is of the opinion that the Boroo Stability Agreement (which remains in effect until July 2013) affords Boroo protection against the new laws described above, but Centerra’s Gatsuurt project does not yet have any such beneﬁ ts. Centerra has been in discussions with the Government of Mongolia to obtain an investment agreement for the development and mining of the Gatsuurt project which would stabilize the tax regime applicable to Gatsuurt, and including whether such new mineral laws will apply to Gatsuurt. In April 2010, the MMRE indicated to Centerra that further discussions and negotiations with respect to any investment agreement would be postponed until the MMRE received clariﬁ cation on the application of the Water and Forest Law on the Gatsuurt project. Even with the Water and Forest Law matter being resolved, there can be no assurance that any negotiations will be successful. In addition, Centerra holds other exploration and mining licenses in Mongolia which are not subject to the Boroo Stability Agreement and which may not be subject to any investment agreement to be entered into for Gatsuurt, and therefore these exploration and mining licenses may become subject to such new Mongolian mining laws. The imposition of the new graduated royalty regime on any of the Company’s operations in Mongolia could have a signiﬁ cant material adverse effect on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations, stated mineral reserves and ﬁ nancial conditions. The Water and Forest Law could result in the revocation of the Company’s mineral licenses in Mongolia In July 2009, the Mongolian Parliament passed the Water and Forest Law, which would have the effect of revoking any issued licenses covering such areas. The legislation provides a speciﬁ c exemption for “mineral deposits of strategic importance”, and accordingly, the Company expects that the main Boroo mining licenses will not be subject to the Water and Forest Law. The Company’s Gatsuurt licenses and its other exploration license holdings in Mongolia are currently not so exempt. For a further discussion on the regulatory action described above see “Other Corporate Developments – Mongolia”. The revocation of the Company’s mining or exploration licenses in Mongolia under the Water and Forest could have a signiﬁ cant material adverse effect on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations, stated mineral reserves and ﬁ nancial conditions. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 61 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 61 The Company’s operations at the Boroo project have been suspended in the past, and continue to face scrutiny from Mongolian regulatory authorities On June 12, 2009, the main operating licenses at the Company’s Boroo project were suspended by the MRAM following extensive inspections of the Boroo mine operation conducted by the SSIA. In its report, the SSIA expressed its view that a number of deﬁ ciencies existed at the Boroo project. After discussions by Centerra and its subsidiaries with both the MRAM and the SSIA, the suspension of the operating licenses was lifted on July 27, 2009. Despite the lifting of the suspension, several issues arising from the inspections continue to be discussed by Centerra and the Mongolian regulatory authorities. In particular, on October 23, 2009, the Company received a very signiﬁ cant claim from the SSIA in respect of certain mineral reserves, including state alluvial reserves covered by the Boroo project licenses, that are recorded in the Mongolian state reserves registry but for which there are no or incomplete records or reports of mining activity. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Centerra’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Boroo Gold LLC, which owns the Boroo project, resolved this claim and accrued approximately $2.6 million. This claim was paid in full in January 2012. The SSIA inspections in 2009 raised a concern about the production and sale of gold from the Boroo heap leach facility. The heap leach facility was operated under a temporary permit from June 2008 until the expiry of the temporary permit in April, 2009 and paid all relevant royalties and taxes with respect to gold produced from the heap leach facility during that period. BGC believes that it had all necessary permits to carry out its heap leach activities and that any regulatory concerns are unfounded. While BGC is continuing its effort to obtain a ﬁ nal permit for the operation of its heap leach facility at the Boroo project, there can be no assurance that a ﬁ nal permit will be obtained. The failure to obtain a ﬁ nal permit for the Boroo project heap leach facility could have a material adverse impact on Centerra. On November 2, 2009, Centerra received a letter from the Mongolian Ministry of Finance reiterating some of the issues raised by the SSIA and indicating that the Boroo Stability Agreement would be terminated if such issues were not resolved within a period of 120 days from the date of the letter. The deadline has since passed and the Company continues to be in discussions with the Ministry of Finance regarding such concerns. While the Company believes that the issues raised by the Ministry of Finance will be resolved through negotiations with the authorities without a material impact on the Company, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. The Company’s inability to resolve these issues through negotiation could have a signiﬁ cant material adverse effect on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations, stated mineral reserves and ﬁ nancial conditions. If the environmental laws and regulations relating to the Company’s operations were to change, or the enforcement of such laws and regulations were to become more rigorous, the Company could be required to incur signiﬁ cant capital and operating expenditures The Company is subject to environmental regulation in connection with the Company’s exploration, development and operation activities in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The ﬁ nancial and operational effects of the Company’s environmental protection requirements relate primarily to the Company’s operations in the Kyrgyz Republic, where it operates the Kumtor project, and in Mongolia, where it operates the Boroo project, and has a 100% interest in the both the Gatsuurt, ATO and Ulaan Bulag exploration and development properties. If the environmental laws and regulations relating to the Company’s operations, including its operations in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, were to change, or the enforcement of such laws and regulations were to become more rigorous, the Company could be required to incur signiﬁ cant capital and operating expenditures to comply, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ﬁ nancial position. Centerra’s mineral reserves may not be replaced The Kumtor and Boroo projects are currently Centerra’s only sources of gold production. Based on the current life-of-mine plan, Kumtor will be depleted by 2021. At Boroo, mining has ceased as of the end of November 2010, and the mill will continue to operate for at least a further two years processing low-grade stockpiled ore, some of 62 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 62 27/03/12 8:21 AM which is low-grade and was originally intended for the heap leach. Additionally, if the bio-oxidation facility is not constructed, the Boroo transitional ores would be depleted by 2013. If Centerra’s existing mineral reserves (including mineral reserves at the Gatsuurt deposit in Mongolia) are not replaced either by the development or discovery of additional reserves and/or extension of the life-of-mine at Kumtor or Boroo or through the acquisition or development of an additional producing mine, this could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition, including as a result of requirements to expend funds for reclamation and decommissioning. Although Centerra is actively engaged in programs to increase mineral reserves and expand the life-of-mine at Kumtor, as well as to develop and mine the Gatsuurt deposit in Mongolia, there can be no assurance that these programs will be successful. Centerra may experience further ground movements at the Kumtor project On July 8, 2002, a highwall ground movement at the Kumtor project resulted in the death of one of Centerra’s employees and the temporary suspension of mining operations. The movement led to a considerable shortfall in 2002 gold production because the high-grade Stockwork Zone was rendered temporarily inaccessible. Consequently, Centerra milled lower grade ore and achieved lower recovery rates. In February 2004, movement was also detected in the southeast wall of the open pit and a crack was discovered at the crest of the wall. In February 2006, there was further movement detected in the southeast wall of the open pit. In July 2006, there was ground movement in the northeast wall of the open pit that required the adoption of a new mining sequence at Kumtor and resulted in lower than anticipated gold production in 2006. In the ﬁ rst quarter of 2007, minor slope movement was detected in the waste dump above the SB Zone highwall in the Central pit. Deformation cracks in the waste rock above the till focused attention on wall instability seated in the glacial till between the waste dumps and the underlying bedrock. Drilling has indicated that further push backs of the Central pit will encounter unfrozen, water saturated till. The outer face of the till is frozen and hence the water behind the slope face is pressurized. The depressurization and dewatering programs which were established at the mine in 2008 and continuously operated since, have reduced the hydrological content of the waste dump and the till. Although extensive efforts are employed by Centerra to prevent further ground movement, there is no guarantee against such movements. A future ground movement could result in a signiﬁ cant interruption of operations. Centerra may also experience a loss of mineral reserves or a material increase in costs, if it is necessary to redesign the open pit as a result of a ground movement. The consequences of a ground movement will depend upon the magnitude, location and timing of any such movement. If mining operations are interrupted to a signiﬁ cant magnitude or the mine experiences a signiﬁ cant loss of mineral reserves or materially higher costs of operation, this would have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra will experience further waste and ice movement at the Kumtor project During 2011, continued movement of waste and ice from the South East Ice Wall into the Kumtor Central pit above the SB Zone section required the mining of ice and waste which reduced the production of ore. While management has developed a plan to manage this movement (which plans have seen positive results in 2011), there is no guarantee that these efforts will avert further negative impact on the Company’s expected production, costs and earnings. Although extensive efforts are being employed by Centerra to manage further waste and ice movements, there is no guarantee that such efforts will be successful or that further waste and ice movements will not adversely affect operations at the Kumtor project. Future movements could result in a signiﬁ cant interruption of operations or impede access to ore deposits. Centerra may also experience a loss of mineral reserves or a material increase in costs if it is necessary to redesign the open pit as a result of waste and ice movements. The consequences of further waste and ice movement into the Kumtor Central pit will depend upon the extent, location and timing of any such movement. If mining operations are interrupted to a signiﬁ cant magnitude or the mine experiences a signiﬁ cant loss of mineral reserves or materially higher costs of operation, this would have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 63 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 63 Current and future litigation may impact the revenue and proﬁ ts of the Company The Company may, currently or in the future, be subject to claims (including the proceeding commenced by Sistem, class action claims and claims from government regulatory bodies) based on allegations of negligence, breach of statutory duty, public nuisance or private nuisance or otherwise in connection with its operations or investigations relating thereto. While the Company is presently unable to quantify its potential liability under any of the above heads of damage, such liability may be material to the Company and may materially adversely affect its ability to continue operations. In the proceeding commenced by Sistem, for example, Sistem is seeking to collect approximately US$11.1 million (plus interest) owed to it by the Kyrgyz Republic, by looking to enforce against the shares of Centerra held by Kyrgyzaltyn. See “Other Corporate Developments – Corporate Matters”. Centerra’s mineral reserve and resource estimates may be imprecise Mineral reserve and resource ﬁ gures are estimates and no assurances can be given that the indicated levels of gold will be produced or that Centerra will receive the price assumed in determining its mineral reserves. These estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, mining experience, analysis of drilling results and industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may signiﬁ cantly change when new information becomes available. While Centerra believes that the mineral reserve and resource estimates included are well established and reﬂ ect management’s best estimates, by their nature mineral reserve and resource estimates are imprecise and depend, to a certain extent, upon analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences that may ultimately prove unreliable. Furthermore, ﬂ uctuations in the market price of gold, as well as increased capital or production costs or reduced recovery rates may render ore reserves uneconomic and may ultimately result in a reduction of reserves. The extent to which mineral resources may ultimately be reclassiﬁ ed as proven or probable mineral reserves is dependent upon the demonstration of their proﬁ table recovery. The evaluation of mineral reserves or resources is always inﬂ uenced by economic and technological factors, which may change over time. No assurances can be given that any mineral resource estimate will ultimately be reclassiﬁ ed as proven or probable mineral reserves. If Centerra’s mineral reserve or resource ﬁ gures are inaccurate or are reduced in the future, this could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s production and cost estimates may be inaccurate Centerra prepares estimates of future production and future production costs for particular operations. No assurance can be given that production and cost estimates will be achieved. These production and cost estimates are based on, among other things, the following factors: the accuracy of mineral reserve estimates; the accuracy of assumptions regarding ground conditions and physical characteristics of ores, such as hardness and presence or absence of particular metallurgical characteristics; equipment and mechanical availability; labour availability; access to the mine; facilities and infrastructure; sufﬁ cient materials and supplies on hand; and the accuracy of estimated rates and costs of mining and processing, including the cost of human and physical resources required to carry out Centerra’s activities. Failure to achieve production or cost estimates, or increases in costs, could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s estimates on production and costs are, where applicable, based on historical costs and productivity experience. Despite this, actual production and costs may vary from estimates for a variety of reasons, including actual ore mined varying from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution and metallurgical and other characteristics; short-term operating factors relating to the ore reserves, such as the need for sequential development of orebodies and the processing of new or different ore grades; risks and hazards associated with mining; natural phenomena, such as inclement weather conditions, ﬂ oods, earthquakes, pit wall failures and cave-ins; and unexpected labour shortages or strikes. Costs of production may also be affected by a variety of factors, including: changing waste-to-ore ratios, ore grade metallurgy, labour costs, costs of supplies and services (such as, for example, fuel and power), general inﬂ ationary pressures and currency exchange rates. Failure to achieve production estimates could have an adverse impact on the Company’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. 64 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 64 27/03/12 8:21 AM Centerra’s future exploration and development activities may not be successful Exploration for and development of gold properties involve signiﬁ cant ﬁ nancial risks and may be subject to political risks that even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. While the discovery of an orebody may result in substantial rewards, few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. Major expenses may be required to establish mineral reserves by drilling, constructing mining and processing facilities at a site, connecting to a reliable infrastructure, developing metallurgical processes and extracting gold from ore. Centerra cannot ensure that its current exploration and development programs will result in proﬁ table commercial mining operations or replacement of current production at existing mining operations with new mineral reserves. Also, substantial expenses may be incurred on exploration projects that are subsequently abandoned due to poor exploration results or the inability to deﬁ ne mineral reserves that can be mined economically. Centerra’s ability to sustain or increase present levels of gold production is dependent on the successful acquisition or discovery and development of new orebodies and/or expansion of existing mining operations. The economic feasibility of development projects is based upon many factors, including the accuracy of mineral reserve estimates; metallurgical recoveries; capital and operating costs; government regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting and environmental protection; and gold prices, which are highly volatile. Development projects are also subject to the successful completion of feasibility studies, issuance of necessary governmental permits and availability of adequate ﬁ nancing. Development projects have no operating history upon which to base estimates of future cash ﬂ ow. Estimates of proven and probable mineral reserves and cash operating costs are, to a large extent, based upon detailed geological and engineering analysis. Centerra also conducts feasibility studies that derive estimates of capital and operating costs based upon many factors, including anticipated tonnage and grades of ore to be mined and processed; the conﬁ guration of the orebody; ground and mining conditions; expected recovery rates of the gold from the ore; and anticipated environmental and regulatory compliance costs. It is possible that actual costs and economic returns of current and new mining operations may differ materially from Centerra’s best estimates. It is not unusual for new mining operations to experience unexpected problems during the start-up phase and to require more capital than anticipated. These uncertainties could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s future prospects may suffer due to enhanced competition for mineral acquisition opportunities Signiﬁ cant and increasing competition exists for mineral acquisition opportunities throughout the world. As a result of this competition, some of which is with large, better established mining companies with substantial capabilities and greater ﬁ nancial and technical resources, Centerra may be unable to acquire rights to exploit additional attractive mining properties on terms it considers acceptable. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that Centerra will acquire any interest in additional operations that would yield mineral reserves or result in commercial mining operations. Centerra’s inability to acquire such interests could have an adverse impact on its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Even if Centerra does acquire such interests, the resultant business arrangements may not ultimately prove beneﬁ cial to Centerra’s business. Gold mining is subject to a number of operational risks and Centerra may not be adequately insured for certain risks Centerra’s business is subject to a number of risks and hazards, including environmental pollution, accidents or spills; industrial and transportation accidents; unexpected labour shortages, disputes or strikes; cost increases for contracted and/or purchased goods and services; shortages of required materials and supplies; electrical power interruptions; mechanical and electrical equipment failure; changes in the regulatory environment; natural phenomena, such as inclement weather conditions, ﬂ oods, earthquakes, pit wall failures, tailings dam failures and cave-ins; encountering unusual or unexpected climatic conditions that may or may not result from global warming; and encountering unusual or unexpected geological conditions. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 65 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 65 While Centerra takes measures to mitigate the foregoing risks and hazards, there is no assurance that these risks and hazards will not result in damage to, or destruction of, Centerra’s gold properties, personal injury or death, environmental damage, delays in or interruption of or cessation of production from Centerra’s mines or in its exploration or development activities, costs, monetary losses and potential legal liability and adverse community and/or governmental action, all of which could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. In February 2008, an unplanned shutdown of the ball mill at Kumtor was required to temporarily repair the ring gear which had failed. The repair was completed in late March 2008 and the ball mill returned to full operation. A new gear was ordered from the original supplier of the mill. In order to limit the impact which a shut-down would have on production, the installation of the new gear was carried out in April 2010 when only low-grade mill feed was being processed. In February 2009, the SAG mill at the Kumtor mill also experienced a similar mechanical breakdown of the girth gear with the failure of two teeth. A spare girth gear was installed immediately. A replacement for the damaged quadrant of the girth gear was manufactured and returned to Kumtor stock in October 2010. The Kumtor tailings dam design is currently approved by the Kyrgyz authorities to elevation 3,670.5 metres. The dam crest is presently at elevation 3,664 metres. Kumtor is required to apply and obtain permits from the Kyrgyz Government from time to time to address interim raising and construction activities. The next tailings dam raising is scheduled for 2013. In addition, the currently permitted tailings management facility does not have sufﬁ cient capacity to store the entire approximate 62 million tonnes of ore to be processed in the current life-of-mine plan. The capacity shortfall of approximately 12 million tonnes of ore or 8.4 million cubic metres of tailings will require further raising of the existing tailings dam beyond the 3,670.5 elevation, or the construction of an additional tailings facility to be completed prior to 2019 for the last two years of the life-of-mine. While the Company has obtained the necessary permits and authorizations in the past in connection with tailings dam raises, there are no assurances that such permits and authorizations can be obtained in the future or obtained in the timeframe required by the Company. If all necessary permits and authorizations are not obtained, delays in, or interruptions or cessation of Centerra’s production from the Kumtor project may occur, which may have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations or ﬁ nancial condition. Although Centerra maintains insurance to cover some of these risks and hazards in amounts it believes to be reasonable, its insurance may not provide adequate coverage in all circumstances. No assurance can be given that insurance will continue to be available at economically feasible premiums or that it will provide sufﬁ cient coverage for losses related to these or other risks and hazards. Centerra may also be subject to liability or sustain losses in relation to certain risks and hazards against which it cannot insure or for which it may elect not to insure. The occurrence of operational risks and/or a shortfall or lack of insurance coverage could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra is subject to environmental, health and safety risks Centerra expends signiﬁ cant ﬁ nancial and managerial resources to comply with a complex set of environmental, health and safety laws, regulations, guidelines and permitting requirements (for the purpose of this paragraph, “laws”) drawn from a number of different jurisdictions. Centerra believes it is in material compliance with these laws. Centerra anticipates that it will be required to continue to do so in the future as the historical trend toward stricter laws is likely to continue. The possibility of more stringent laws or more rigorous enforcement of existing laws exists in the areas of worker health and safety, the disposition of wastes, the decommissioning and reclamation of mining sites, restriction of areas where exploration, development and mining activities may take place and other environmental matters, each of which could have a material adverse effect on Centerra’s exploration, operations and the cost or the viability of a particular project. Centerra’s facilities operate under various operating and environmental permits, licenses and approvals that contain conditions that must be met and Centerra’s right to continue operating its facilities is, in a number of instances, dependent upon compliance with these conditions. Failure to meet certain of these conditions could 66 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 66 27/03/12 8:21 AM result in interruption or closure of exploration, development or mining operations or material ﬁ nes or penalties, all of which could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra is unable to quantify the costs of such a failure. Centerra’s properties, including the Gatsuurt project, may be subject to defects in title Centerra has investigated its rights to explore and exploit all of its material properties, and, except as described below, to the best of its knowledge, those rights are in good standing. However, no assurance can be given that such rights will not be revoked or signiﬁ cantly altered to Centerra’s detriment. There can also be no assurance that Centerra’s rights will not be challenged or impugned by third parties, including local governments. On December 6, 2006, Gatsuurt LLC commenced arbitration before the Mongolian National Arbitration Court (“MNAC”) alleging non-compliance by Centerra’s subsidiary, CGM, with its obligation to complete a feasibility study on the Gatsuurt property by December 31, 2005 and seeking the return of the license. Centerra believed that Gatsuurt LLC’s position was without merit. CGM challenged the MNAC’s jurisdiction and the independence and impartiality of the Gatsuurt LLC nominee to the arbitration panel. Centerra and Gatsuurt LLC have reached an agreement to terminate arbitration proceedings. Further to that agreement CGM paid $1.5 million to Gatsuurt LLC. On signing of a deﬁ nitive agreement, but subject to CGM having entered into an investment agreement with the Government of Mongolia in respect of the development of the Gatsuurt project, CGM will make a further non-refundable payment to Gatsuurt LLC in the amount of $1.5 million. Final settlement with Gatsuurt LLC is subject to the negotiation and signing of a deﬁ nitive settlement agreement. Centerra is currently in discussions with the applicable Kyrgyz regulatory authorities regarding a certiﬁ cate of temporary land use in relation to its concession area in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Company is in receipt of a governmental decree authorizing the issuance of the certiﬁ cate and is in discussions to obtain the ﬁ nal certiﬁ cate. The Company expects that a new certiﬁ cate of temporary land use will be issued shortly, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. Although Centerra is not currently aware of any existing title uncertainties with respect to any of its properties except as discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there is no assurance that such uncertainties will not result in future losses or additional expenditures, which could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Restrictive covenants in Centerra’s revolving credit facility may prevent the Company from pursuing business activities that could otherwise improve the Company’s results of operations Pursuant to Centerra’s Credit Facility, the Company must maintain certain ﬁ nancial ratios and satisfy other non-ﬁ nancial maintenance covenants. The Company and its material subsidiaries are also subject to other restrictive and afﬁ rmative covenants in respect of their respective operations. Compliance with these covenants and ﬁ nancial ratios may impair the Company’s ability to ﬁ nance its future operations or capital needs or to take advantage of other favourable business opportunities. The Company’s ability to comply with these covenants and ﬁ nancial ratios will depend on its future performance, which may be affected by events beyond the control of the Company. The Company’s failure to comply with any of these covenants or ﬁ nancial ratios will result in a default under the Credit Agreement and may result in the acceleration of any indebtedness under the Credit Agreement. In the event of a default and Centerra is unable to repay any amounts then outstanding, the lender, EBRD may be entitled to take possession of the collateral securing the Credit Facility, including certain mobile equipment used in the operations at Kumtor and the Mongolian mining licenses, to the extent required to repay those borrowings. Both projects are unionized and there are no assurances that any renewals of the collective agreements can be negotiated on satisfactory terms. Centerra may also be subject to labour unrest or other labour disturbances. Non-management employees at Kumtor and Boroo (including those in head ofﬁ ce) are unionized and subject to collective agreements. At Kumtor, the current collective bargaining agreement which was ratiﬁ ed in October 2010, following a ten-day illegal work action, expires on December 31, 2012. As of February 6, 2012, unionized employees at Kumtor began an illegal strike. See “Other Corporate Developments – Corporate”. At Boroo, the 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 67 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 67 27/03/12 8:21 AM current collective agreement expires June 30, 2012. There can be no assurance that there will not be any delays in the renewal process, that negotiations will not prove difﬁ cult or that Centerra will be able to renegotiate the collective agreement on satisfactory terms, or at all. Centerra could be subject to labour unrest or other labour disturbances including strikes as a result of any failure of negotiations which could, while ongoing, have a material adverse impact on Centerra, including the achievement of any annual production guidelines and costs estimates. The renewal of the collective agreement could result in higher on-going labor costs, which could have a material adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. In addition, existing collective agreement may not prevent a strike or work stoppage, and any such work stoppage could have a material adverse impact on Centerra. There can be no assurance that Centerra will be able to successfully complete negotiations for an investment agreement for Gatsuurt and obtain all necessary permits and commissions needed to commence mining activity at Gatsuurt There can be no assurance that Centerra will be able to successfully negotiate with the Government of Mongolia a mutually acceptable investment agreement for the development and operation of the Gatsuurt project. While there is no legal requirement for an investment agreement to be executed before Centerra commences development and mining operations at Gatsuurt, management of the Company believes that it is important for the viability of the project. Negotiations in 2010 regarding the Gatsuurt investment agreement were stopped in April 2010 when the Company received a letter from the MMRE indicated that the Gatsuurt licenses were within the area designated, on a preliminary basis, as land where mineral mining is prohibited under the Water and Forest Law, and that the MMRE would communicate with the Company further on negotiations with respect to an investment agreement for the Gatsuurt project once the MMRE received additional clarity on the impact of the Water and Forest Law on the Gatsuurt project. Mining activities at Gatsuurt is subject to Centerra obtaining from the Government of Mongolia the necessary permits and commissions. There are no assurances that the Mongolian Government will grant such permits and commissions to Centerra in a timely manner or at all, and on terms acceptable to Centerra. While the Company did receive several permits during the course of 2010 in relation to the Gatsuurt project, in November 2010, the Company received a letter from Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance indicating that operations at the Gatsuurt project cannot be commenced while the implementation of the Water and Forest Law is being resolved. Accordingly, further approvals and commissioning of Gatsuurt will be delayed as a result of the Water and Forest Law. Centerra’s inability to develop and operate the Gatsuurt project could have an adverse effect on its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s operations in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia are located in areas of seismic activity The areas surrounding both Centerra’s Kumtor project and Boroo project are seismically active. While the risks of seismic activity were taken into account when determining the design criteria for Centerra’s Kumtor and Boroo operations, there can be no assurance that Centerra’s operations will not be adversely affected by this kind of activity, all of which could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s properties are located in remote locations and require a long lead time for equipment and supplies Centerra operates in remote locations and depends on an uninterrupted ﬂ ow of materials, supplies and services to those locations. In addition, Centerra uses expensive, large equipment that requires a long time to procure, build and install. Any interruptions to the procurement of equipment, or the ﬂ ow of materials, supplies and services to Centerra’s properties could have an adverse impact on its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Access to the Kumtor project has been restricted on several occasions by illegal roadblocks. 68 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 68 27/03/12 8:21 AM Illegal mining has occurred on Centerra’s Mongolian properties, is difﬁ cult to control, may disrupt its operations and may expose it to liability Illegal mining is widespread in Mongolia. Illegal miners have and may continue to trespass on Centerra’s properties and engage in very dangerous practices, including climbing inside caves and old exploration shafts without any safety devices. Centerra is unable to continuously monitor the full extent of its exploration and operating properties. The presence of illegal miners could also lead to project delays and disputes regarding the development or operation of commercial gold deposits, including disputes with Mongolian governmental authorities regarding reporting of reserves and mine production. The illegal activities of these miners could cause environmental damage (including environmental damage from the use of mercury by these miners) or other damage to Centerra’s properties or personal injury or death, for which Centerra could potentially be held responsible, all of which could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra may be unable to enforce its legal rights in certain circumstances In the event of a dispute arising at Centerra’s foreign operations, Centerra may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdiction of courts in Canada. Centerra may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing its rights with respect to a governmental entity or instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity. The dispute resolution provisions of: (i) the Restated Investment Agreement and (ii) the Boroo Stability Agreement stipulate that any dispute between the parties thereto is to be submitted to international arbitration. However, there can be no assurance that a particular governmental entity or instrumentality will either comply with the provisions of these or any other agreements or voluntarily submit to arbitration. Centerra’s inability to enforce its rights could have an adverse effect on its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra faces substantial decommissioning and reclamation costs which may be difﬁ cult to predict accurately At each of Centerra’s mine sites, Centerra is required to establish a decommissioning and reclamation plan. Provision must be made for the cost of decommissioning and reclamation. These costs can be signiﬁ cant and are subject to change. Centerra cannot predict what level of decommissioning and reclamation may be required in the future by regulators. If Centerra is required to comply with signiﬁ cant additional regulations or if the actual cost of future decommissioning and reclamation is signiﬁ cantly higher than current estimates, this could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra may experience reduced liquidity and difﬁ culty in obtaining future ﬁ nancing The further development and exploration of mineral properties in which Centerra holds or acquires interests may depend upon its ability to obtain ﬁ nancing through joint ventures, debt ﬁ nancing, equity ﬁ nancing or other means. While the Company successfully negotiated a three-year $150 million revolving credit facility in 2010, there is no assurance that Centerra will be successful in obtaining required ﬁ nancing as and when needed in the future. Volatile gold markets and/or capital markets may make it difﬁ cult or impossible for Centerra to obtain further debt ﬁ nancing or equity ﬁ nancing on favourable terms or at all. Centerra’s principal operations are located in, and its strategic focus is on, Asia and the former Soviet Union, developing areas that have experienced past economic and political difﬁ culties and may be perceived as unstable. This may make it more difﬁ cult for Centerra to obtain further debt ﬁ nancing. Failure to obtain additional ﬁ nancing on a timely basis may cause Centerra to postpone development plans, forfeit rights in its properties or joint ventures or reduce or terminate its operations. Reduced liquidity or difﬁ culty in obtaining future ﬁ nancing could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 69 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 69 Global ﬁ nancial conditions The ﬁ nancial crisis which began in the latter part of 2007 has resulted in global ﬁ nancial conditions which are characterized by continued high volatility, and ﬁ nancial institutions are still recovering from signiﬁ cant losses. Access to public ﬁ nancing and bank credit has been negatively impacted by both the rapid decline in value of sub-prime mortgages and the resulting liquidity crisis as ﬁ nancial institutions saw their balance sheet impaired. Notwithstanding some improvement in the ﬁ nancial health of major ﬁ nancial institutions, global ﬁ nancial conditions may affect Centerra’s ability to obtain equity or debt ﬁ nancing in the future on favourable terms. Additionally, these factors, as well as other related factors, may cause decreases in Centerra’s asset values that may be other than temporary, which may result in impairment losses. If such increased levels of volatility and market turmoil continue, or if more extensive disruptions of the global ﬁ nancial markets occur, Centerra’s operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of Centerra’s common shares may be adversely affected. Currency ﬂ uctuations Centerra’s earnings and cash ﬂ ow may also be affected by ﬂ uctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and other currencies, such as the Kyrgyz som, the Mongolian tugrik, the Canadian dollar and the Euro. Centerra’s consolidated ﬁ nancial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars. Its sales of gold are denominated in U.S. dollars, while production costs and corporate administration costs are, in part, denominated in Kyrgyz soms, Mongolian tugriks, Canadian dollars, Euros and other currencies. Fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S dollar and other currencies may give rise to foreign exchange currency exposures, both favourable and unfavourable, which may materially impact Centerra’s future ﬁ nancial results. Although Centerra from time to time enters into short-term forward contracts to purchase Canadian dollars and Euros, Centerra does not utilize a hedging program to limit the adverse effects of foreign exchange rate ﬂ uctuations in other currencies. In the case of the Kyrgyz som and the Mongolian tugrik, Centerra cannot hedge currency exchange risk because such currencies are not freely traded. Short-term investment risks The Company may from time to time invest excess cash balances in short-term instruments. Recent market conditions affecting certain types of short-term investments of some North American and European issuers as well as certain ﬁ nancial institutions have resulted in heightened risk in holding some of these investments. There can be no guarantee that further market disruptions affecting various short-term investments or the potential failure of ﬁ nancial institutions will not have a negative effect on the liquidity of investments made by the Company. Centerra’s success depends on its ability to attract and retain qualiﬁ ed personnel Recruiting and retaining qualiﬁ ed personnel is critical to Centerra’s success. The number of persons skilled in the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties is limited and competition for such persons is intense. As Centerra’s business activity grows, it will require additional key ﬁ nancial, administrative and mining personnel as well as additional operations staff. The Restated Concession Agreement relating to Centerra’s Kumtor operations also requires two thirds of all administrative or technical personnel to be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. However, it has been necessary to engage expatriate workers for Centerra’s operations in Mongolia and, to a lesser extent, the Kyrgyz Republic because of the shortage of locally trained personnel. Although Centerra believes that it will be successful in attracting, training and retaining qualiﬁ ed personnel, there can be no assurance of such success. If Centerra is not successful in attracting and training qualiﬁ ed personnel, the efﬁ ciency of its operations could be affected, which could have an adverse impact on its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. 70 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 70 27/03/12 8:21 AM As a holding company, Centerra’s ability to make payments depends on the cash ﬂ ows of its subsidiaries Centerra is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its operations through subsidiaries, many of which are incorporated outside North America. Centerra has no direct operations and no signiﬁ cant assets other than the shares of its subsidiaries. Therefore, Centerra is dependent on the cash ﬂ ows of its subsidiaries to meet its obligations, including payment of principal and interest on any debt Centerra incurs. The ability of Centerra’s subsidiaries to provide it with payments may be constrained by the following factors: (i) the cash ﬂ ows generated by operations, investment activities and ﬁ nancing activities; (ii) the level of taxation, particularly corporate proﬁ ts and withholding taxes, in the jurisdiction in which they operate; and (iii) the introduction of exchange controls and repatriation restrictions or the availability of hard currency to be repatriated. If Centerra is unable to receive sufﬁ cient cash from its subsidiaries, it may be required to reﬁ nance its indebtedness, raise funds in a public or private equity or debt offering or sell some or all of its assets. Centerra can provide no assurances that an offering of its debt or equity or a reﬁ nancing of its debt can or will be completed on satisfactory terms or that it would be sufﬁ cient to enable it to make payment with respect to its debt. The foregoing events could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra may experience difﬁ culties with its joint venture partners Centerra has a number of joint venture partners and it may in the future enter into additional joint ventures. Centerra is subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of joint ventures. These risks include disagreement with a joint venture partner on how to develop, operate and ﬁ nance a project and possible litigation between Centerra and a joint venture partner regarding joint venture matters. These matters may have an adverse effect on Centerra’s ability to pursue the projects subject to the joint venture, which could affect its future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra’s largest shareholder is the Kyrgyz Government Centerra’s largest shareholder Kyrgyzaltyn, which is owned and controlled by the Kyrgyz Government, owns approximately 33% of the common shares of Centerra. Pursuant to the terms of the Restated Investment Agreement, Kyrgyzaltyn has two nominees on the board of directors of Centerra. There can be no assurance that the Kyrgyz Government will not use its inﬂ uence as Centerra’s largest shareholder to materially change the direction of the Company. This concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of Centerra, which may deprive Centerra’s shareholders of a control premium that might otherwise be offered in connection with such a change of control. The Company is aware that Kyrgyzaltyn has in the past received inquiries regarding the potential acquisition of some or all of its common shares and the sale by Kyrgyzaltyn of its shareholdings to a third party could result in a new purchasing shareholder obtaining a considerable interest in the Company. Should Kyrgyzaltyn sell some or all of its interest in Centerra, there can be no assurance that an offer would be made to the other shareholders of Centerra or that the interests of such a shareholder would be consistent with the plans of the Company or that such a sale would not decrease the value of the common shares. Centerra’s directors may have conﬂ icts of interest Certain of Centerra’s directors also serve as directors and/or ofﬁ cers of other companies involved in natural resource exploration, development and production and consequently there exists the possibility for such directors to be in a position of conﬂ ict. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 71 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 71 CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Information contained in this Annual MD&A which are not statements of historical facts, and the documents incorporated by reference herein, may be “forward looking information” for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “contemplate”, “target”, “plan”, “intends”, “continue”, “budget”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “schedule” and similar expressions identify forward- looking information. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the statements made under the heading, “Outlook for 2012”, including the Company’s expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, future production and sales, operating capital expenditures, and performance; expected trends in the gold market, including with respect to costs of gold production; capital and operational expenses for 2012 and the ability to fund them from cash ﬂ ow or to access public markets (and its ability to do so successfully); exploration plans for 2012 and the success thereof; mining plans at each of the Company’s operations; the receipt of permitting and regulatory approvals at the Company’s Gatsuurt development property; the impact of the Water and Forest Law on the Company’s Mongolian activities; the application of the new graduated royalty fee regime under the 2006 Mongolian Minerals Law to the Company’s Mongolian properties; permitting of the Company’s heap leach activities at the Boroo mine; anticipated delays and approvals and regulatory commissioning of the Company’s Gatsuurt development property as a result of the Water and Forest Law; the continued success with the management of ice and water movement at Kumtor; the Company’s business and political environment and business prospects; and the timing and development of new deposits. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Centerra, are inherently subject to signiﬁ cant political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward looking information. Material assumptions used to forecast production and costs include those described under the heading “2012 Outlook”. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the sensitivity of the Company’s business to the volatility of gold prices; the political risks associated with the Company’s principal operations in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia; the impact of changes in, or more oppressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; the effect of the 2006 Mongolian Minerals Law; the effect of the November 2010 amendments to the 2006 Mongolian Minerals Law on the royalty payments payable in connection with the Company’s Mongolian operations; the effect of the Water and Forest Law on the Company’s operations in Mongolia; the impact of continued scrutiny from Mongolian regulatory authorities; the impact of changes to, or the increased enforcement of, environmental laws and regulations relating to the Company’s operations; the Company’s ability to replace its reserves; ground movements at the Kumtor Mine; waste and ice movement at the Kumtor Mine; litigation; the accuracy of the Company’s reserves and resources estimate; the accuracy of the Company’s production and cost estimates; the success of the Company’s future exploration and development activities; competition for mineral acquisition opportunities; the adequacy of the Company’s insurance; environmental, health and safety risks; defects in title in connection with the Company’s properties; the impact of restrictive covenants in the Company’s revolving credit facility; the Company’s ability to successfully renew any collective agreements and to avoid any labour disturbances; the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate an investment agreement for the Gatsuurt development property and the Company’s ability to obtain all necessary permits and commissions needed to commence mining activity at the Gatsuurt development property; seismic activity in the vicinity of the Company’s operations in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia; long lead times required for equipment and supplies given the remote location of the Company’s properties; illegal mining on the Company’s Mongolian properties; the Company’s ability to enforce its legal rights; the Company’s ability to accurately predict decommissioning and reclamation costs; the Company’s ability to obtain future ﬁ nancing; the impact of current global ﬁ nancial conditions; the impact of currency ﬂ uctuations; the effect of recent market conditions on the Company’s short- term investments; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualiﬁ ed personnel; the Company’s ability to make 72 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 72 27/03/12 8:21 AM payments including payments of principal and interest on the Company’s debt facilities; risks associated with the conduct of joint ventures; risks associated with the Company’s largest shareholder, the Kyrgyz government; and possible director conﬂ icts of interest. There may be other factors that cause results, assumptions, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities in future periods not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. See “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently ﬁ led AIF available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Furthermore, market price ﬂ uctuations in gold, as well as increased capital or production costs or reduced recovery rates may render ore reserves containing lower grades of mineralization uneconomic and may ultimately result in a restatement of reserves. The extent to which resources may ultimately be reclassiﬁ ed as proven or probable reserves is dependent upon the demonstration of their proﬁ table recovery. Economic and technological factors which may change over time always inﬂ uence the evaluation of reserves or resources. Centerra has not adjusted mineral resource ﬁ gures in consideration of these risks and, therefore, Centerra can give no assurances that any mineral resource estimate will ultimately be reclassiﬁ ed as proven and probable reserves. Reserve and resource ﬁ gures included in this MD&A are estimates and Centerra can provide no assurances that the indicated levels of gold will be produced or that Centerra will receive the gold price assumed in determining its reserves. Such estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, mining experience, analysis of drilling results and industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may signiﬁ cantly change when new information becomes available. While Centerra believes that these reserve and resource estimates are well established and the best estimates of Centerra’s management, by their nature reserve and resource estimates are imprecise and depend, to a certain extent, upon analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences which may ultimately prove unreliable. Centerra has not adjusted resource ﬁ gures included herein in consideration of these risks and, therefore, Centerra can give no assurances that any resource estimate will ultimately be reclassiﬁ ed as proven and probable reserves or incorporated into future production guidance. If Centerra’s reserve or resource estimates or production guidance for its gold properties are inaccurate or are reduced in the future, this could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Centerra estimates the future mine life of its operations and provides production guidance in respect of its mining operations. Centerra can give no assurance that mine life estimates will be achieved or that actual production will not differ materially from its guidance. Failure to achieve estimates or production guidance could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves, and do not have demonstrated economic viability, but do have reasonable prospects for economic extraction. Measured and indicated resources are sufﬁ ciently well deﬁ ned to allow geological and grade continuity to be reasonably assumed and permit the application of technical and economic parameters in assessing the economic viability of the resource. Inferred resources are estimated on limited information not sufﬁ cient to verify geological and grade continuity or to allow technical and economic parameters to be applied. Interred resources are too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them to enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that mineral resources of any category can be upgraded to mineral reserves through continued exploration. There can be no assurances that forward looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as many factors and future events, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary or differ materially, from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference. Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Centerra, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward looking information is as of February 23, 2012. Centerra assumes no obligation to update or revise forward looking information to reﬂ ect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such forward looking information, except as required by applicable law. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 73 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 73 Report of Management’s Accountability The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the management of the Company. Management is responsible for the integrity, consistency and reliability of all such information presented. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements involves the use of estimates and assumptions based on management’s judgment, particularly when transactions affecting the current accounting period cannot be ﬁ nalized with certainty until future periods. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, current conditions and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, with critical analysis of the signiﬁ cant accounting policies followed by the Company as described in note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements includes information regarding the estimated impact of future events and transactions. Actual results in the future may differ materially from the present assessment of this information because future events and circumstances may not occur as expected. In meeting its responsibility for the reliability of ﬁ nancial information, management maintains and relies on a comprehensive system of internal controls and internal audit checks to see if the controls are operating as designed. The system of internal controls includes a written corporate conduct policy; implementation of a risk management framework; effective segregation of duties and delegation of authorities; and sound and conservative accounting policies that are regularly reviewed. This structure is designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that reliable information is available on a timely basis. In addition internal and disclosure controls have been documented, evaluated, tested and identiﬁ ed consistent with National Instrument 52-109. An internal audit function independently evaluates the effectiveness of these internal controls on an ongoing basis and reports its ﬁ ndings to management and the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been audited by KPMG LLP, independent external auditors appointed by the Company’s shareholders. The external auditors’ responsibility is to express their opinion on whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are fairly presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. KPMG LLP, whose report appears on page 75, outlines the scope of their examination and their opinion. The Company’s Directors, through its Audit Committee, are responsible for ensuring that management fulﬁ lls its responsibilities for ﬁ nancial reporting and internal controls. The Audit Committee met periodically with management, the internal auditors, and the external auditors to satisfy itself that each group had properly discharged its respective responsibility and to review the Consolidated Financial Statements before recommending approval by the Board of Directors. The external auditors had direct and full access to the Audit Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss their audit and their ﬁ ndings as to the integrity of the ﬁ nancial reporting. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer and the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer have certiﬁ ed the design and effectiveness of related internal controls over ﬁ nancial reporting pursuant to National Instrument 52-109. Original signed by: Original signed by: Stephen A. Lang President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer Jeffrey S. Parr Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer February 23, 2012 74 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 74 27/03/12 8:21 AM Independent Auditors’ Report To the Shareholders of Centerra Gold Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated ﬁ nancial statements of Centerra Gold Inc., which comprise the consolidated statements of ﬁ nancial position as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash ﬂ ows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and notes, comprising a summary of signiﬁ cant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s responsibility for the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated ﬁ nancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufﬁ cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated ﬁ nancial position of Centerra Gold Inc. as at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, and its consolidated ﬁ nancial performance and its consolidated cash ﬂ ows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Toronto, Canada February 23, 2012 KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants Original signed by: 2011_Centerra_Page 75-76.indd 75 Mar/31/2012 1:31 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 75 Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Expressed in Thousands of United States Dollars) NOTES December 31 2011 December 31 2010 January 1 2010 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Inventories Prepaid expenses Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Long-term receivables and other Long-term inventories Deferred income tax asset Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Revenue-based tax Taxes payable Current portion of provisions Provisions Deferred income tax liability Shareholders’ equity Share capital Contributed surplus Retained earnings 3(c) 3(e) 6 7 8 9 11 12 8 14(c) 13 14(a) 16 16 14(c) 25 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity Commitments and contingencies (note 26) The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. Approved by the Board of Directors Original signed by: Patrick M. James, Director Ian G. Austin, Director $ 195,539 372,667 179 56,749 279,944 26,836 931,914 590,151 129,705 24,674 12,174 – 756,704 $ 1,688,618 $ 76,385 15,178 1,074 1,848 94,485 53,777 1,897 55,674 660,117 33,994 844,348 1,538,459 $ 1,688,618 $ 330,737 82,278 795 100,562 181,633 22,221 718,226 519,019 129,705 17,299 12,877 3,367 682,267 $ 1,400,493 $ 70,909 25,489 1,865 9,553 107,816 30,880 – 30,880 655,178 33,827 572,792 1,261,797 $ 1,400,493 $ 176,904 145,971 – 44,281 151,822 11,718 530,696 382,250 129,705 6,554 23,120 62 541,691 $ 1,072,387 $ 49,098 29,355 5,711 7,399 91,563 26,546 8,700 35,246 646,081 35,376 264,121 945,578 $ 1,072,387 76 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 75-76.indd 76 Mar/31/2012 1:31 PM Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income For the years ended December 31, (Expressed in Thousands of United States Dollars, except per share amounts) Revenue from Gold Sales Cost of sales Mine standby costs Regional ofﬁ ce administration Earnings from mine operations Revenue-based taxes Other operating expenses Exploration and business development Corporate administration Earnings from operations Other (income) and expenses Finance costs Gain on sale of REN property Earnings before income taxes Income tax expense Net earnings and comprehensive income Basic and diluted earnings per common share The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. NOTES 2011 2010 17 18 14(a) 19 20 21 22 23 24 14(b) 25 $ 1,020,344 382,295 213 21,322 616,514 131,750 15,471 42,894 44,902 381,497 (1,056) 3,545 – 379,008 8,130 $ 849,753 342,190 1,280 21,074 485,209 98,597 7,987 32,446 52,270 293,909 590 1,467 (34,866) 326,718 4,427 $ 370,878 $ 1.57 $ 322,291 $ 1.37 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 77 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 77 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, (Expressed in Thousands of United States Dollars) NOTES 2011 2010 Operating activities Net earnings Items not requiring (providing) cash: Depreciation, depletion and amortization Finance costs Loss on disposal of plant and equipment Gain on disposal of REN property Stock-based compensation expense Change in long-term inventory Income tax expense Other operating items Change in operating working capital Income tax paid Cash provided by operations Investing activities Net increase (decrease) in restricted cash Additions to property, plant and equipment Net (purchase) redemption of short-term investments Long-term other assets Proceeds from disposition of REN property Proceeds from disposition of ﬁ xed assets Cash used in investing Financing activities Dividends paid Payment of transaction costs related to borrowing Proceeds from common shares issued for cash Cash used in ﬁ nancing Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 14(b) 30 30 $ 370,878 $ 322,291 98,840 3,545 1,305 – 1,759 703 8,130 (2,430) 482,730 (44,150) (3,657) 434,923 (616) (175,155) (290,389) (7,375) – 19 (473,516) (99,322) (630) 3,347 (96,605) (135,198) 330,737 76,087 1,467 1,964 (34,866) 1,107 10,243 4,427 (1,622) 381,098 (79,778) (20,279) 281,041 795 (208,224) 63,693 (10,745) 34,866 44 (119,571) (13,620) (458) 6,441 (7,637) 153,833 176,904 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year $ 195,539 $ 330,737 Cash and cash equivalents consist of: Cash Cash equivalents The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. $ $ 75,193 120,346 195,539 $ 81,314 249,423 $ 330,737 78 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 78-79.indd 78 Mar/31/2012 1:33 PM Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Expressed in Thousands of United States Dollars, except share information) Balance at January 1, 2010 Shares issued on exercise of stock options Stock-based compensation expense Dividends declared Net earnings Balance at December 31, 2010 Shares issued on exercise of stock options Stock-based compensation expense Dividends declared Net earnings Number of Common Shares 234,857,228 1,012,169 – – – 235,869,397 469,644 – – – Amount $ 646,081 9,097 – – – $ 655,178 4,939 – – – Contributed Surplus Retained Earnings $ $ 35,376 (2,656) 1,107 – – 33,827 (1,592) 1,759 – – $ 264,121 – – (13,620) 322,291 $ 572,792 – – (99,322) 370,878 Total $ 945,578 6,441 1,107 (13,620) 322,291 $ 1,261,797 3,347 1,759 (99,322) 370,878 Balance at December 31, 2011 236,339,041 $ 660,117 $ 33,994 $ 844,348 $ 1,538,459 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. 2011_Centerra_Page 78-79.indd 79 Mar/31/2012 1:33 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 79 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010 (Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars) 1. GENERAL BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Centerra Gold Inc. (“Centerra” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act on November 7, 2002. Centerra has common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”). The Company is domiciled in Canada and the registered ofﬁ ce is 1 University Avenue, Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2P1. The Company is engaged in the production of gold and related activities including exploration, development, mining and processing in the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Turkey, China, the Russian Federation and the United States of America. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION a. Statement of Compliance These consolidated ﬁ nancial statements represent the ﬁ rst annual ﬁ nancial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The Company adopted IFRS in accordance with IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. As these ﬁ nancial statements are the Company’s ﬁ rst annual ﬁ nancial statements prepared using IFRS, these ﬁ nancial statements should be read in conjunction with the IFRS transition disclosures included in note 33 to these ﬁ nancial statements which contains reconciliations and descriptions of the effect of the transition from Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“CGAAP”) to IFRS on equity, earnings and comprehensive income, along with line-by-line reconciliations of the consolidated statements of ﬁ nancial position as at December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010, and the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2010. The ﬁ rst date at which IFRS was applied was January 1, 2010. These ﬁ nancial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 23, 2012. b. Basis of measurement These ﬁ nancial statements were prepared under the historical cost basis, except for available for sale ﬁ nancial assets and derivative ﬁ nancial instruments, which are measured at fair value, liabilities for cash settled share- based compensation, which are measured at fair value and inventories which are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. These ﬁ nancial statements are presented in U.S. dollars with all amounts rounded to the nearest thousand, except for share and per share data, or as otherwise noted. 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The signiﬁ cant accounting policies summarized below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements, including preparation of the opening IFRS statement of ﬁ nancial position at January 1, 2010, for the purposes of the transition to IFRS. a. Consolidation principles These consolidated ﬁ nancial statements include the accounts of Centerra, its operating subsidiaries, and its proportionate ownership of jointly-controlled entities. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Company has control, where control is deﬁ ned as the power to govern ﬁ nancial and operating policies. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date control is transferred to the Company, and are de-consolidated from the date control ceases. 80 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 80 27/03/12 8:21 AM Inter-company transactions between subsidiaries are eliminated on consolidation. Joint ventures are entities over whose activities the Company has joint control under a contractual agreement. These consolidated ﬁ nancial statements include the Company’s proportionate share of the entity’s assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses with items of a similar nature on a line-by-line basis, from the date that joint control commences until the date that joint control ceases. The Company’s signiﬁ cant subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities include its wholly-owned Kumtor Gold Company (“KGC” operating as “Kumtor”), Boroo Gold LLC (“BGC” operating as “Boroo”), Centerra Gold Mongolia LLC (“CGM”) (owner of the Gatsuurt property and ATO property), ﬁ fty percent interest in the Kara Beldyr Russian joint venture and ﬁ fty percent interest in the Öksüt Turkish joint venture. b. Foreign currency The functional currency of the Company and each of its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, which is also the presentation currency of the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. Foreign currency transactions are translated into the entity’s functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities, arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies, are translated at the historical exchange rates prevailing at each transaction date. Translation differences on ﬁ nancial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are recognized in foreign exchange gain (loss) in the Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. c. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of Centerra’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash ﬂ ows. Cash and cash equivalents are classiﬁ ed as ﬁ nancial instruments carried at fair value through proﬁ t or loss. d. Restricted Cash Cash which is subject to legal or contractual restrictions on use is classiﬁ ed separately as restricted cash. e. Short-term investments Short-term investments consist of marketable securities with maturities of more than 90 days, but no longer than 12 months, from the date of purchase. Short-term investments consist mostly of U.S. federal and Canadian federal and provincial government treasury bills and notes, agency notes, foreign sovereign issues, term deposits, bankers’ acceptances, bearer deposit notes, and highly-rated, highly-liquid corporate direct credit. Short-term investments are classiﬁ ed as ﬁ nancial instruments carried at fair value through proﬁ t or loss. f. Inventories Inventories of stockpiled ore, heap leach ore, in-circuit gold, heap leach in-circuit and gold doré are valued at the lower of average production cost and net realizable value, based on contained ounces of gold. The production cost of inventories is determined on a weighted-average basis and includes direct materials, direct labour, mine-site overhead expenses and depreciation, depletion and amortization of mining interests. Stockpiled ore and heap leach ore are ore that has been extracted from the mine and is available for further processing. Costs are added to stockpiles based on the current mining cost per ounce mined and removed at the average cost per ounce mined. Costs are added to ore on the heap leach pads based on current mining costs and removed from the heap leach pads as ounces are recovered, based on the average cost per recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad. Ore in stockpiles not expected to be processed in the next twelve months is classiﬁ ed as long-term. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 81 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 81 In-circuit inventories and gold doré represent materials that are in the process of being converted to a saleable product. Variances between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write downs to net realizable value (“NRV”) are accounted for on a prospective basis. The ultimate recovery of gold inventories from the in-circuit and gold doré will not be known until the ﬁ nal reﬁ ning process has concluded. When inventories are sold, the carrying amount is recognized as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. Any write-down of inventories to NRV or reversals of previous write-downs are recognized in income in the period the write-down or reversal occurs. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Consumable supplies and spare parts are valued at the lower of weighted-average cost and NRV, which is the approximate replacement cost. Replacement cost includes expenditures incurred to acquire the inventories and bring them to their existing location and condition. Any provision for obsolescence is determined by reference to speciﬁ c stock items identiﬁ ed as obsolete. A regular and ongoing review is undertaken to establish the extent of surplus items and a provision is made for any potential loss on their disposal. g. Property, plant and equipment i. General Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation, depletion and impairment charges. Where an item of plant and equipment comprises major components with different useful lives, the components are depreciated separately but are grouped for disclosure purposes as plant and equipment. Major overhaul expenditures and the cost of replacement of a component of plant and mobile equipment are capitalized and amortized over the average expected life between major overhauls. All other replacement spares and other costs relating to maintenance of mobile equipment are charged to the cost of production if it is not probable that signiﬁ cant future economic beneﬁ ts generated by the item overhauled will ﬂ ow to the Company. Directly attributable costs incurred for major capital projects and site preparation are capitalized until the asset is in a location and condition necessary for the operation intended by management. These costs include dismantling and site restoration costs to the extent these are recognized as a provision. Management annually reviews the estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods of the Company’s property, plant and equipment and also when events and circumstances indicate that such a review should be made. Changes to estimated useful lives, residual values or depreciation methods resulting from such review are accounted for prospectively. All direct costs related to the acquisition of mineral property interests are capitalized at their cost at the date of acquisition. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no further future economic beneﬁ ts are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in proﬁ t or loss in the year the asset is derecognized. ii. Exploration, evaluation and pre-development expenditure All exploration and evaluation expenditures of the Company within an area of interest are expensed until management concludes that the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable and that future economic beneﬁ ts are probable. In making this determination, the extent of exploration, as well as the degree of conﬁ dence in the mineral resource is considered. Once a project has been established as commercially viable and technically feasible, further expenditure is capitalized as pre-development costs. Exploration and evaluation assets acquired in a business combination are initially recognized at fair value as exploration rights within tangible assets. Pre-development assets are tested for impairment when there is an indicator of impairment. 82 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 82.indd 82 02/04/12 7:11 AM iii. Development properties (underground and open pit) A property, either open pit or underground, is classiﬁ ed as a development property when a mine plan has been prepared and a decision is made to commercially develop the property. Development expenditure is accumulated separately for each area of interest for which economically recoverable mineral reserves and resources have been identiﬁ ed and are reasonably assured. All expenditure incurred prior to the commencement of commercial levels of production from each development property is capitalized. In addition, capitalized costs are assessed for impairment when there is an indicator of impairment. No amortization is provided in respect of development properties until they are reclassiﬁ ed as mine property assets following the achievement of commercial levels of production. iv. Mine properties After a mine property has been brought into commercial production, costs of any additional mining, drilling and related work on that property are expensed as incurred. Mine development costs incurred to expand operating capacity, develop new ore bodies or develop mine areas in advance of current production, including the stripping of waste material, are deferred and then amortized on a unit-of-production basis. v. Deferred Stripping costs Stripping costs incurred in the production phase of a mining operation are accounted for as production costs and are included in the costs of inventory produced, unless the stripping activity can be shown to be a betterment of the mineral property, in which case the stripping costs are capitalized. Betterment occurs when stripping activity increases future output of the mine by providing access to additional reserves. Capitalized stripping costs are amortized on a unit-of-production basis over the economically recoverable proven and probable reserve ounces of gold to which they relate. h. Goodwill Goodwill represents the difference between the sum of the cost of a business acquisition and the fair value of the identiﬁ able net assets acquired and is not amortized, subsequently goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment loss. For non wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Company has a choice for each business acquisition to record non-controlling interests at either fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportion of the fair values of the identiﬁ able net assets recognized at acquisition. Goodwill, upon acquisition, is allocated to the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) expected to beneﬁ t from the related business combination for the purposes of impairment testing. A CGU, in accordance with IAS 36, Impairment of Assets, is identiﬁ ed as the smallest identiﬁ able group of assets that generates cash inﬂ ows, which are largely independent of the cash inﬂ ows from other assets. The Company evaluates, on at least an annual basis, the carrying amount of a CGU, which has goodwill allocated, for potential impairment. To accomplish this, the Company compares the recoverable amount (which is the greater of value-in-use and fair value less costs to sell) of a CGU, to which goodwill was allocated, to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a CGU was to exceed its recoverable amount, the Company would ﬁ rst apply the difference to reduce goodwill and then any further excess is applied to the CGU’s other long-lived assets. Assumptions, such as gold price, discount rate, and expenditures underlying the fair value estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties. When an impairment review is undertaken, the recoverable amount is assessed by reference to the higher of a “value-in-use” (being the net present value of expected future cash ﬂ ows of the relevant CGU) and “fair value less costs to sell”. The best evidence of fair value is the value obtained from an active market or binding sale agreement. Where neither exists, fair value is based on the best information available to reﬂ ect the amount the Company could receive for the CGU in an arm’s length transaction. This is often estimated using discounted cash ﬂ ow techniques. Where the recoverable amount is assessed using discounted cash ﬂ ow techniques, the resulting estimates are based on detailed mine and/or production plans. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 83 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 83 For value-in-use, recent cost levels are considered together with expected changes in costs that are compatible with the current condition of the business. The cash ﬂ ow forecasts are based on best estimates of expected future revenues and costs, including the future cash costs of production, sustaining capital expenditure, closure, restoration and environmental clean-up. Expected future cash ﬂ ows reﬂ ect long term mine plans, which are based on detailed research, analysis and iterative modeling to optimize the level of return from investment, output and sequence of extraction. The mine plan takes account of all relevant characteristics of the ore body, including waste to ore ratios, ore grades, haul distances, chemical and metallurgical properties of the ore impacting on process recoveries and capacities of processing equipment that can be used. The mine plan is therefore the basis for forecasting production output in each future year and for forecasting production costs. The Company’s cash ﬂ ow forecasts are based on estimates of future commodity prices which are derived from the general consensus gathered from third-party ﬁ nancial analysts’ expectations. These assessments can differ from current price levels and are updated periodically. The discount rates applied to the future cash ﬂ ow forecasts represent an estimate of the rate the market would apply having regard to the time value of money and the risks speciﬁ c to the asset for which the future cash ﬂ ow estimates have not been adjusted. The Company’s weighted-average cost of capital is used as a starting point for determining the discount rates, with appropriate adjustments for the risk proﬁ le of the countries in which the individual CGUs operate. i. Impairment Long term assets are reviewed for impairment if there is any indication that the carrying amount may be impaired. In addition, capitalized exploration and evaluation costs are assessed for impairment upon demonstrating technical feasibility and commercial viability of a project. Impairment is assessed for an individual asset unless the asset does not generate cash inﬂ ows that are independent of those generated from other assets or groups of assets, in which case, the individual assets are grouped together into CGUs for impairment testing purposes. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess of carrying amount over the recoverable amount. j. Income taxes Tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred taxes. Tax is recognized in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In that case, the related tax impact is also recognized in other comprehensive income, or directly in equity, respectively. Deferred income tax is recognized in the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities, and their carrying amounts. However, deferred income tax is not recognized if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting, nor taxable proﬁ t or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates, and laws, that have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the balance sheet date, and with rates that are expected to apply at the time when the related deferred income tax asset is realized, or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that taxable proﬁ t will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and joint venture interests, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled in the group, and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on either the same taxable entity or in different taxable entities, and, where there is the intent to settle the balance on a net basis. 84 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 84 27/03/12 8:21 AM k. Provisions Provisions are recorded when a legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events where it is probable that an outﬂ ow of resources embodying economic beneﬁ ts will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation estimated at the end of each reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. A provision is measured using the present value of cash ﬂ ows estimated to settle the present obligation. l. Environmental protection and reclamation costs Closure and restoration costs include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure and the removal of residual materials and remediation of disturbed areas. Estimated closure and restoration costs are provided in the accounting period when the obligation arising from the related disturbance occurs based on the net present value of estimated future costs. The amount of any provision recognized is estimated based on the risk-adjusted costs required to settle present obligations, discounted using a pre-tax risk-free discount rate consistent with the time period of expected cash ﬂ ows. When the liability is initially recorded, a corresponding asset is recognized. At each reporting date the restoration and rehabilitation provisions are remeasured in line with changes in discount rates and timing or amounts of the costs to be incurred. Changes in the liability relating to mine rehabilitation and restoration obligations, which are not the result of current production of inventory, are added to or deducted from the related asset. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as a ﬁ nance cost in the Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. m. Depreciation and depletion Mine buildings, plant and equipment used in production and mineral properties are depreciated or depleted according to the unit-of-production method over proven and probable ore reserves, or if their estimated useful lives are shorter, on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the particular assets. Under this process, depreciation commences when the ore is extracted from the ground. The depreciation charge is allocated to inventory throughout the production process from the point at which ore is extracted from the pit until the ore is processed into its ﬁ nal form, gold doré. Where a change in estimated recoverable gold ounces contained in proven and probable ore reserves is made, adjustments to depreciation are accounted for prospectively. Mobile equipment and other assets, such as offsite roads, buildings, ofﬁ ce furniture and equipment are depreciated according to the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives which range from two years to seven years, but do not exceed the related estimated mine life based on proven and probable ore reserves. n. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The calculation of diluted earnings per share uses the treasury stock method which adjusts the weighted-average number of shares for the dilutive effect of common share equivalents, such as stock options, performance share units and restricted share units. o. Revenue recognition Revenue associated with the sale of gold is recognized when all signiﬁ cant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. Usually the transfer of risks and rewards associated with ownership occurs when the customer has taken delivery and the revenue received, or to be received, in respect of the sale can be reliably measured. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 85 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 85 p. Other operating expenses and income Other operating items of income and expense that are material and require separate disclosure are classiﬁ ed as other operating expenses or income on the face of the income statement. Other operating items of expenses and income that are not recurring and that relate to the underlying performance of the business are classiﬁ ed as “other operating expenses (income)” and are presented below earnings (loss) from mine operations on the statements of earnings and comprehensive income. Other non-operating items of expenses and income that do not relate to normal operations are classiﬁ ed as non-operating “other (income) and expenses” and are presented below earnings (loss) from operations on the statements of earnings and comprehensive income. q. Share-based compensation The Company has ﬁ ve share-based compensation plans: the Share Option Plan, Performance Share Units Plan, Annual Performance Share Units Plan, Deferred Share Units Plan, and Restricted Share Unit Plan, which are all described in note 25. Stock Option Plan Stock options are equity-settled share-based compensation awards. The fair value of stock options at the grant date is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized over the stock option vesting period based on the number of units estimated to vest. This expense is recognized as share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. When options are exercised, the proceeds received by the Company, together with the fair value amount in contributed surplus, are credited to common shares. Performance Share Units Plan and Annual Performance Share Units Plan Under these two plans, performance share units granted by Centerra for eligible employees that are intended to be settled in cash are accounted for under the liability method using the Monte Carlo simulated option pricing model. Under this method, the fair value of the performance share units is determined, at each reporting period, based on the pro-rated number of days the eligible employees are in the employment of the Company as compared to the vesting period of each series granted. The consideration paid to employees on exercise of these performance share units is recorded as a reduction of the accrued obligation. Deferred Share Units Plan Deferred share units granted to eligible members of the Board of Directors are settled in cash and are therefore accounted for under the liability method. The deferred share units vest immediately upon granting. A liability is recorded at grant date equal to the fair value of the deferred share units. The liability is adjusted to fair value at each reporting period and any resulting adjustment to the accrued obligation is recognized as an expense or, if negative, a recovery. The cash paid to eligible members of the Board of Directors on exercise of these deferred share units is recorded as a reduction of the accrued obligation. Restricted Share Units Plan Restricted share units (“RSU”) granted to eligible members of the Board of Directors and designated ofﬁ cers and employees of Centerra can be settled in cash or equity at the option of the holder. The restricted share units vest immediately upon grant and are redeemed on a date chosen by the participant (subject to certain restrictions as set out in the plan). The units granted are accounted for under the liability method whereby a liability is recorded at grant date equal to the fair value of the RSU. The liability is adjusted to fair value at each reporting period and any resulting adjustment to the accrued obligation is recognized as an expense or, if negative, a recovery. The cash paid on exercise of these restricted share units is recorded as a reduction of the accrued obligation. r. Financial Instruments Financial assets are classiﬁ ed as either ﬁ nancial assets at fair value through proﬁ t or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, or available-for-sale ﬁ nancial assets, as appropriate. The Company determines the classiﬁ cation of its ﬁ nancial assets at initial recognition. Where, as a result of a change in intention or ability, it is no longer appropriate to classify an investment as held-to-maturity, the investment is reclassiﬁ ed into the available-for-sale category. All ﬁ nancial liabilities are initially recognized at their fair value and designated upon inception as ﬁ nancial liabilities measured at fair value through proﬁ t or loss or other ﬁ nancial liabilities. 86 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 86 27/03/12 8:21 AM Transaction costs associated with fair value through proﬁ t or loss ﬁ nancial assets and ﬁ nancial liabilities are expensed as incurred, while transaction costs associated with all other ﬁ nancial assets and other ﬁ nancial liabilities are included in the initial carrying amount of the asset or the liability. Contracts that were entered into and continue to be held for the purpose of the receipt or delivery of a non-ﬁ nancial item in accordance with the Company’s expected purchase, sale or usage requirements fall within the exemption available in IFRS, which is known as the ‘normal purchase or sale exemption’. The contracts qualifying for normal purchase or sale exemption and the host part of the contracts containing embedded derivatives are accounted for as executory contracts. The Company recognizes such contracts in its statement of ﬁ nancial position only when one of the parties meets its obligation under the contract to deliver either cash or a non-ﬁ nancial asset. i. Financial assets Financial assets at fair value through proﬁ t or loss Financial assets classiﬁ ed as held-for-trading are included in the category ﬁ nancial assets at fair value through proﬁ t or loss. Financial assets are classiﬁ ed as held-for-trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Gains or losses on these items are recognized in proﬁ t or loss. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, reclamation trust fund and short-term investments are classiﬁ ed as ﬁ nancial assets measured at fair value through proﬁ t or loss. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative ﬁ nancial assets with ﬁ xed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, do not qualify as trading assets and have not been designated as either fair value through proﬁ t or loss or available-for-sale. Such assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in proﬁ t or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process. The Company’s amounts receivable and long-term receivables are classiﬁ ed as loans and receivables. A provision is made where the estimated recoverable amount is lower than the carrying amount. The Company believes the carrying values of short- and long-term investments and restricted investments approximate their fair values. ii. Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through proﬁ t or loss Financial liabilities classiﬁ ed as fair value through proﬁ t or loss includes ﬁ nancial liabilities held-for- trading and ﬁ nancial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as a fair value through proﬁ t or loss ﬁ nancial liability. Derivatives, including separable embedded derivatives are also classiﬁ ed as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Fair value changes on ﬁ nancial liabilities classiﬁ ed as fair value through proﬁ t or loss are recognized in proﬁ t or loss. The Company utilizes forward foreign exchange contracts to economically hedge certain anticipated cash ﬂ ows. Furthermore, the Company enters into “good until cancelled” contract to sell gold at a speciﬁ c price; these are short-term contracts that are closed before the end of the reporting date. These contracts are classiﬁ ed and accounted for as instruments “held for trading” because they do not qualify as hedges, or are not designated as hedges and are classiﬁ ed as fair value through proﬁ t and loss. The contracts are recorded at fair value at the reporting date with the resulting gain or loss recognized in the Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. The Company’s contracts are classiﬁ ed as ﬁ nancial liabilities at fair value through proﬁ t and loss. Other ﬁ nancial liabilities Borrowings and other ﬁ nancial liabilities, excluding derivative liabilities, are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred and are subsequently stated at amortized cost. Any difference between the amounts originally received net of transaction costs and the redemption value is recognized in proﬁ t or loss, or capitalized if directly attributable to a qualifying asset, over the period to maturity using the effective interest method. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 87 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 87 27/03/12 8:21 AM Borrowings and other ﬁ nancial liabilities are classiﬁ ed as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the consolidated statement of ﬁ nancial position date. The Company’s trade and other payables are classiﬁ ed as other ﬁ nancial liabilities. 4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS The preparation of consolidated ﬁ nancial statements in accordance with the requirements of IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in note 3. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Management’s estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Any changes or revisions to estimates and underlying assumptions are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The signiﬁ cant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of these consolidated ﬁ nancial statements include but are not limited to: i. Share-based Compensation Share based compensation costs recognized for the share-based compensation plans are subject to the estimate of what the ultimate payout will be using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, Monte Carlo simulation model, which are based on signiﬁ cant assumptions such as volatility, expected life, expected dividends, risk-free interest rate and expected forfeiture rates. ii. Asset retirement obligation Amounts recorded for asset retirement obligations and the related accretion expense require the use of estimates of the future costs the Company will incur to complete the reclamation and remediation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations at each mine site. The Company assesses and revises its asset retirement obligations on an annual basis or when new material information become available. Actual costs incurred may differ from those amounts estimated. Also, future changes to environmental laws and regulations could increase the extent of reclamation and remediation work required to be performed by the Company. Increases in future costs could materially impact the amounts charged to operations for reclamation and remediation. The provision represents management’s best estimate of the present value of the future reclamation and remediation obligation. The actual future expenditures may differ from the amounts currently provided. iii. Reserves Certain assumptions are dependent upon reserves, which represent the estimated amount of ore that can be economically and legally extracted from the Company’s properties. In order to estimate reserves, assumptions are required about a range of geological, technical and economic factors, including quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates, production costs, transportation costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates. Estimating the quantity and/or grade of reserves requires the size, shape and depth of ore bodies to be determined by analyzing geological data such as drilling samples. This process may require complex and difﬁ cult geological judgments to interpret the data. Economic assumptions used to estimate reserves could change from period to period and as additional geological data is generated during the course of operations, estimates of reserves may change from period to period. Changes in reported reserves may affect the Company’s ﬁ nancial results and ﬁ nancial position. iv. Depreciation, depletion and amortization period for property plant and equipment The Corporation makes estimates about the expected useful lives of property plant and equipment and the expected residual values of the assets based on the estimated current fair value of the assets, the Company’s mine plan and the cash ﬂ ows they generate. Changes to these estimates, which can be signiﬁ cant, could be caused by a variety of factors, including future production differing from current forecasts of future production, expansion of mineral reserves through exploration activities, differences between estimated and actual costs of mining and differences in gold price used in the estimation of mineral reserves. 88 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 88.indd 88 Mar/31/2012 1:34 PM Signiﬁ cant judgment is involved in the determination of useful life and residual values for the computation of depreciation, depletion and amortization and no assurance can be given that actual useful lives and residual values will not differ signiﬁ cantly from current assumptions. v. Impairment of long-term assets An impairment test is performed by comparing the carrying amount of the asset or CGU to their recoverable amount, which is calculated as the higher of an asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs to sell. Fair value less costs to sell is calculated based upon a discounted cash ﬂ ow analysis, which requires management to make a number of signiﬁ cant assumptions including assumptions relating to future operating plans, gold prices, discount rates, exchange rates and future growth rates. Please see note 11 for additional information. vi. Deferred income taxes The Company operates in a number of tax jurisdictions and is, therefore, required to estimate its income taxes in each of these tax jurisdictions in preparing its ﬁ nancial statements. In calculating the income taxes, consideration is given to factors such as tax rates in the different jurisdictions, non-deductible expenses, valuation allowances, and changes in tax law and management’s expectations of future results. The Company estimates deferred income taxes based on temporary differences between the income and losses reported in its ﬁ nancial statements and its taxable income and losses as determined under the applicable tax laws. The tax effect of these temporary differences is recorded as deferred tax assets or liabilities in the ﬁ nancial statements. The calculation of income taxes requires the use of judgment and estimates. If these judgments and estimates prove to be inaccurate, future earnings may be materially impacted. vii. Inventories of stockpiles ore, in-circuit and Gold doré In determining mine operating costs recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive income, the Company’s management makes estimates of quantities of ore stacked on heap leach pads and in process and the recoverable gold in this material to determine the average costs of ﬁ nished goods sold during the period. Changes in these estimates can result in a change in mine operating costs of future periods and carrying amounts of inventories. 5. FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES Recently issued but not adopted accounting guidance are as follows: IFRS 7 Financial Instruments – Disclosures (“IFRS 7”) was amended by the IASB in October 2010 and provides guidance on identifying transfers of ﬁ nancial assets and continuing involvement in transferred assets for disclosure purposes. The amendments introduce new disclosure requirements for transfers of ﬁ nancial assets including disclosures for ﬁ nancial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety, and for ﬁ nancial assets that are derecognized in their entirety but for which continuing involvement is retained. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 7 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 7 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. The IASB has issued IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) which proposes to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement. The replacement standard has the following signiﬁ cant components: establishes two primary measurement categories for ﬁ nancial assets — amortized cost and fair value; establishes criteria for classiﬁ cation of ﬁ nancial assets within the measurement category based on business model and cash ﬂ ow characteristics; and eliminates existing held to maturity, available-for-sale and loans and receivable categories. This standard is effective for the Company’s annual year end beginning January 1, 2015 (as amended from January 1, 2013 by the IASB in December 2011). The Company will evaluate the impact of the change to its consolidated ﬁ nancial statements based on the characteristics of its ﬁ nancial instruments at the time of adoption. IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (“IFRS 10”), which replaces parts of IAS 27, Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (“IAS 27”) and all of SIC-12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities, changes the deﬁ nition of control which is the determining factor in whether an entity should be consolidated. Under IFRS 10, an investor controls an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 89 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 89 27/03/12 8:21 AM the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 10 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 10 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (“IFRS 11”), which replaces IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13 Jointly Controlled Entities – Non-monetary Contributions by Venturers, requires a venturer to classify its interest in a joint arrangement as either a joint operation or a joint venture. For a joint operation, the joint operator will recognize its assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and/or its relative share thereof. For a joint venture, the joint venturer will account for its interest in the venture’s net assets using the equity method of accounting. The choice to proportionally consolidate joint ventures is prohibited. This new standard is applicable for accounting periods beginning January 1, 2013. The Company is assessing the impact of IFRS 11 on its results of operations and ﬁ nancial position and will adopt IFRS 11 in its ﬁ nancial statements effective from January 1, 2013. IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities is a new and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements, associates, special purpose vehicles and other off-balance sheet vehicles. The required disclosures aim to provide information in order to enable users to evaluate the nature of, and the risks associated with, an entity’s interest in other entities, and the effects of those interests on the entity’s ﬁ nancial position, ﬁ nancial performance and cash ﬂ ows. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 12 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 12 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements except additional disclosure requirements. IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement replaces the fair value measurement guidance contained in individual IFRSs with a single source of fair value measurement guidance. It deﬁ nes fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, i.e. an exit price. The standard also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and sets out disclosure requirements for fair value measurements to provide information that enables ﬁ nancial statement users to assess the methods and inputs used to develop fair value measurements and, for recurring fair value measurements that use signiﬁ cant unobservable inputs (Level 3), the effect of the measurements on proﬁ t or loss or other comprehensive income. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 13 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRS 13 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine sets out the accounting for overburden waste removal (stripping) costs in the production phase of a mine. The new interpretation clariﬁ es when production stripping should lead to the recognition of an asset and how that asset should be measured, both initially and in subsequent periods. It considers when and how to account separately for beneﬁ ts arising from the stripping activity and how to measure these beneﬁ ts both initially and subsequently. The beneﬁ ts include usable ore that can be used to produce inventory and improved access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. It prescribes that the costs of stripping activity be accounted for in accordance with the principles of IAS 2 Inventories to the extent that the beneﬁ t from the stripping activity is realized in the form of inventory produced. On the other hand, the costs of stripping activity which provides a beneﬁ t in the form of improved access to ore is recognized as a non-current ‘stripping activity asset’ when speciﬁ ed criteria are met. The Company intends to adopt IFRS 13 in its ﬁ nancial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2013. The Company does not expect IFRIC 20 to have a material impact on its ﬁ nancial statements. 6. RESTRICTED CASH Restricted cash of $0.2 million (December 31, 2010–$0.8 million) consists of cash deposited by Boroo in an escrow bank account, created in compliance with a memorandum of understanding agreed with the Ministry of Health of Mongolia. The cash deposited are expected to be used to fund the design and construction of a maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar. Further funding and release of the funds is pursuant to the terms of a Deﬁ nitive Agreement signed April 22, 2011 between Boroo, CGM and the Ministry of Health of Mongolia. 90 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 90 27/03/12 8:21 AM 7. AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Thousands of US$) Gold sales receivable from related party (note 27) Gold sales receivable from third party Other receivables December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ $ 47,366 – 9,383 56,749 $ 88,997 3,760 7,805 $ 100,562 $ $ 37,861 823 5,597 44,281 The aging of gross amounts receivable at each reporting date was as follows: (Thousands of US$) Less than 1 month 1 to 3 months Over 3 months December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ $ 49,817 5,642 1,290 56,749 $ 94,203 5,086 1,273 $ 100,562 January 1 2010 $ 40,650 3,631 – 44,281 $ The Company has not recorded any allowance for credit losses for the periods presented above. 8. INVENTORIES (Thousands of US$) Stockpiles (a) Gold in-circuit Heap leach in-circuit Gold doré Total inventory of stockpiles and metal Supplies (net of provision for obsolescence) Less: Long-term inventory (heap leach stockpiles) Total Inventories – current portion December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ 105,635 16,343 3,359 10,645 135,982 156,136 292,118 (12,174) $ 279,944 $ $ 64,523 6,881 3,687 6,023 81,114 113,396 194,510 (12,877) 181,633 $ $ 50,234 5,045 4,908 8,818 69,005 105,937 174,942 (23,120) 151,822 (a) During the ﬁ rst half of 2011, the Company recorded an adjustment of $6.5 million to reverse the write down previously incurred on sub-grade ore stockpiles at Kumtor, as the market and operational conditions causing the write down had improved. The reversal of the write down increased inventory and decreased cost of sales. As at December 31, 2011, $5.2 million of the reversed amount remained in inventory of stockpiled ore. The amount of the provision for obsolescence of mine operating supplies compared to net realizable value, as presented in the table below, increased by $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 – $0.5 million and January 1, 2010 – $0.7 million). Movements in the provision for obsolescence are recognized as expense. This expense is included in cost of sales which is disclosed in note 17. (Thousands of US$) Total inventories Less: provision for obsolescence Total Inventories December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ 282,145 (2,201) $ 279,944 $ $ 182,937 (1,304) 181,633 $ 152,620 (798) 151,822 $ 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 91 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 91 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of the carrying value of property, plant and equipment: (Thousands of US$) Cost Balance Jan 1, 2010 Additions Disposals Reclassiﬁ cation Balance Dec 31, 2010 Additions Disposals Reclassiﬁ cation Balance Dec 31, 2011 Accumulated depreciation Balance Jan 1, 2010 Charge for the year Disposals Reclassiﬁ cation Balance Dec 31, 2010 Charge for the year Disposals Reclassiﬁ cation Balance Dec 31, 2011 Net book value Balance Jan 1, 2010 Balance Dec 31, 2010 Balance Dec 31, 2011 Mine buildings Plant and equipment Mineral properties Capitalized stripping costs Mobile Equipment Construction in progress (“CIP”) $ 47,318 6,240 – 357 53,915 310 (389) – $ 53,836 $ 28,372 3,543 – 340 32,255 2,367 (384) – $ 34,238 $ 295,187 15,071 (990) 1,651 310,919 11,979 (1,049) 926 $ 322,775 $ 184,513 17,557 (185) (5,059) 196,826 12,331 (701) – $ 208,456 $ 160,645 10,425 (898) (985) 169,187 18,512 – (265) $ 187,434 $ 108,081 9,034 (897) 139 116,357 7,556 (3) – $ 123,910 $ 56,700 – – 14,651 71,351 44,847 – – $ 116,198 $ 31,066 9,206 – – 40,272 35,475 – – $ 75,747 $ 168,220 103,252 (18,924) 12,238 264,786 102,426 (20,588) 303 $ 346,927 $ 81,794 46,888 (18,349) 4,580 114,913 78,304 (20,008) – $ 173,209 $ 88,006 90,017 (627) (27,912) 149,484 30,415 (394) (964) $ 178,541 $ $ – – – – – – – – – Total $ 816,076 225,005 (21,439) – 1,019,642 208,489 (22,420) – $ 1,205,711 $ 433,826 86,228 (19,431) – 500,623 136,033 (21,096) – $ 615,560 $ 18,946 21,660 $ 19,598 $ 110,674 114,093 $ 114,319 $ 52,564 52,830 $ 63,524 $ 25,634 31,079 $ 40,451 $ 86,426 149,873 $ 173,718 $ 88,006 149,484 $ 178,541 $ 382,250 519,019 $ 590,151 10. JOINTLY-CONTROLLED INTERESTS The Company proportionately consolidates its ﬁ fty percent interest in the Kara Beldyr Russian joint venture and ﬁ fty percent interest in the Öksüt Turkish joint venture which it jointly controls. Included in the consolidated ﬁ nancial statements are the following items that represent the Company’s interests in the assets and liabilities and expenses of these joint ventures: (Thousands of US$) January 1, 2010 December 31, 2010 December 31, 2011 Current Non-current assets assets Current liabilities Expenses $ $ $ – 192 151 $ $ $ – 136 246 $ $ $ – (4) (129) $ $ $ – 206 1,470 92 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 92 27/03/12 8:21 AM 11. GOODWILL The Company has two cash-generating units (“CGU”), one in the Kyrgyz Republic and one in Mongolia, of which only the Kyrgyz CGU carries goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill for the Kyrgyz Republic remained unchanged at $129.7 million over the reporting periods ended December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010. Annual Test as at September 1, 2011: The Company performed its annual test for goodwill impairment as at September 1, 2011 in accordance with its policy described in note 3. In the absence of an active sales market for the Kyrgyz operations, the Company has applied the fair value less cost to sell methodology to determine the recoverable amount of the Kyrgyz CGU in testing for impairment. The net asset value (“NAV”) of the Kyrgyz CGU is determined based on a discounted cash ﬂ ow analysis, with the associated recoverable amount determined using a market multiple of the NAV as public gold companies typically trade at a market capitalization that is based on a multiple of their underlying NAV. As an industry participant would include the future use, including any expansion projects over the life-of-mine (LOM) in determining fair value, the Company has included future conversion of resources into production and the associated capital and development expenditure in the discounted cash ﬂ ow estimates. As part of the Company’s annual reserve estimation process, each CGU updates its LOM plan which optimizes the production of its proven and probable reserves. The LOM is enhanced with the inclusion of resource conversion based on management’s best estimate of convertibility. The resulting valuation model summarizes the cash ﬂ ows which management expects to generate over the mine’s life, using various business and economic assumptions. Key assumptions used in building this cash ﬂ ow model and for calculating the Kyrgyz CGU present value used in this impairment test were as follows: i. For the September 1, 2011 impairment test, gold price per ounce used was $1,700 per ounce for the balance of 2011, $1,545 per ounce for 2012, $1,450 per ounce for 2013, $1,300 per ounce for 2014 and $1,100 per ounce for 2015 onwards. Management determined gold prices based on the most recent market commodity price forecasts consensus up to September 1, 2011 from a number of recognized ﬁ nancial analysts. For the September 1, 2010 impairment test, gold price per ounce used was $1,181 per ounce for the balance of 2010, $1,206 per ounce for 2011, $1,157 per ounce for 2012 and $1,027 per ounce for 2013, $1,018 per ounce for 2014, $1,003 per ounce for 2015 and $950 per ounce for 2016. ii. Total production over the life of the Kumtor mine of 6.9 million ounces (2010 – 6.7 million ounces) used in the cash ﬂ ow model as at the date of the evaluation (September 1, 2011), includes 2.4 million ounces (2010 – 2.6 million ounces) of converted resources. Management expect that the Kyrgyz CGU to continue mining and processing ore (including converted resources) through 2024. Management determined its planned production proﬁ le and total life of mine production based on its development activity to date and its current mine and processing plans. iii. The real after tax discount rate of 11.5% (2010 – 11.6%) based on the Company’s estimated weighted- average cost of capital (as conﬁ rmed with third party) giving consideration to risks associated with the Kyrgyz cash ﬂ ows. Impact of changes to key assumptions The fair value of the Kyrgyz CGU was well in excess of its carrying value. Based on sensitivity analysis, no reasonable change in assumptions would cause the carrying amount of the CGU to exceed its recoverable amount. As a result, management concluded that current circumstances did not indicate that the carrying value of the Kyrgyz reporting unit exceeded its fair value and thus no impairment of its goodwill was required at this time. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 93 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 93 12. LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES AND OTHER (Thousands of US$) Reclamation trust fund (note 16) Other long term receivables Deferred ﬁ nancing fees (note 15) Other assets (a) Total December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ $ 9,081 4 2,474 13,115 24,674 $ 7,448 46 3,100 6,705 $ 17,299 $ $ 6,443 111 – – 6,554 (a) Includes $12.9 million (December 31, 2010–$4.3 million) of cash deposited for the purchase of mobile equipment. 13. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Thousands of US$) Trade creditors and accruals Liability for share-based compensation Amount payable to related parties Total December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ $ 34,411 41,974 – 76,385 $ $ 29,428 41,481 – 70,909 January 1 2010 $ $ 31,420 17,503 175 49,098 14. TAXES a. Revenue-Based Taxes – Kumtor Revenue-based taxes are payable to the Kyrgyz Government under the Restated Investment Agreement which received the approval of the Kyrgyz parliament on April 30, 2009. Under the Restated Investment Agreement, taxes are imposed at a rate of 13% of gross revenue. In addition, effective January 1, 2009, a contribution of 1% of gross revenue is made to the Issyk-Kul Oblast Development Fund. During the period ended December 31, 2011, the 13% revenue-based tax expense recorded by Kumtor was $122.3 million ($91.6 million in 2010), while the Issyk-Kul Oblast Development Fund of 1% of gross revenue totalled $9.4 million ($7.0 million in 2010). As at December 31, 2011, $15.2 million revenue-based tax is payable to the Kyrgyz Government (December 31, 2010 – $25.5 million and January 1, 2010 – $29.4 million). At the request of the Kyrgyz Government, Kumtor provided an advance of taxes of $2 million at December 31, 2011, which will be applied against the revenue-based taxes otherwise payable in January 2012. Taxes were also advanced at the request of the Kyrgyz Government in the third quarter of 2010 totalling $11 million. This advance was outstanding as at December 31, 2010 and was fully applied against Kumtor’s 2010 revenue-based tax obligation in January 2011. b. Income Tax Expense (Thousands of US$) Current income tax Deferred income tax Total income tax expense 2011 2,856 5,274 8,130 $ $ 2010 16,398 (11,971) 4,427 $ $ No entities, other than those in the Mongolian segment, recorded an income tax expense during the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. 94 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 94.indd 94 Mar/31/2012 1:35 PM The provision for income tax differs from the amount that would arise using the weighted average tax rate applicable to proﬁ ts of the consolidated entities as follows: (Thousands of US$) Proﬁ t before income tax Income tax calculated at domestic tax rates applicable to proﬁ ts in the respective countries Income tax effects of: Difference between Canadian rate and rates applicable to subsidiaries in other countries Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences Impact of foreign currency movements Non-deductible employee costs Non-deductible inter-company dividend Other non-deductible expenses or non-taxable items Income Tax Expense 2011 2010 $ 379,008 107,070 $ 326,718 101,283 (121,621) 11,555 2,032 1,200 – 7,894 8,130 $ (93,955) (5,782) (11,575) 1,639 6,512 6,305 4,427 $ c. Deferred Income Tax The signiﬁ cant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: (Thousands of US$) Deferred income tax assets: Inventory Provisions – asset retirement obligation Total deferred tax assets Deferred income tax liabilities: Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Property plant and equipment Other Total deferred tax liabilities December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ 2,487 2,682 5,169 $ 1,452 2,089 3,541 $ 696 2,599 3,295 (685) (930) (5,229) (222) (7,066) – – (174) – (174) (2,509) (5,825) (3,568) (31) (11,933) Net deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) $ (1,897) $ 3,367 $ (8,638) The company had the following positions in respect of which no deferred income tax asset has been recognized: (Thousands of US$) December 31, 2011 Expiring within one to ﬁ ve years Expiring after ﬁ ve years No expiry date (Thousands of US$) December 31, 2010 Expiring within one to ﬁ ve years Expiring after ﬁ ve years No expiry date Tax losses- income Tax losses- Capital Non Deductibles Reserves Exploration $ 15,889 142,499 386 $ 158,774 $ $ – – 31,629 31,629 $ $ – – 23,433 23,433 $ – – 43,443 $ 43,443 Tax losses- income Tax losses- Capital Exploration Non Deductibles Reserves $ 14,805 106,574 523 121,902 $ $ $ – – 31,994 31,994 $ $ – – 19,693 19,693 $ $ – – 37,276 37,276 Other Total – – 6,854 6,854 $ 15,889 142,499 105,745 $ 264,133 Other Total – – 8,927 8,927 $ 14,805 106,574 98,413 $ 219,792 $ $ $ $ 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 95 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 95 27/03/12 8:21 AM (Thousands of US$) January 1, 2010 Expiring within one to ﬁ ve years Expiring after ﬁ ve years No expiry date Tax losses- income Tax losses- Capital Exploration Non Deductibles Reserves Other Total $ 1,311 118,044 428 119,783 $ $ $ – – 30,405 30,405 $ $ – – 64,189 64,189 $ $ – – – – $ $ – – 4,414 4,414 $ 1,311 118,044 99,436 $ 218,791 No deferred tax liabilities have been recognized in respect of the aggregate amount of $1,319 million ($999 million as at December 31, 2010) of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint ventures, as the Company controls the timing and circumstances of the reversal of these differences, the occurrence of which is not anticipated to reverse in the foreseeable future. 15. BORROWINGS On November 16, 2010 the Company entered into a three-year $150 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) as sole lender. On April 15, 2011, the Company, completed and satisﬁ ed all the conditions precedent related to the Facility. The Facility is for general corporate purposes, permitted acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures and intercompany loans and/or capital contributions to ﬁ nance the development of the Company’s existing properties in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, and for future investments in other countries where EBRD operates. The terms of the Facility require the Company to pledge certain mobile equipment at Kumtor as security and maintain compliance with speciﬁ ed covenants including ﬁ nancial covenants. The Company was in compliance with the covenants for the year ended December 31, 2011 and for the period from November 16, 2010 through the remainder of 2010. Amounts drawn on the Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.9%, payable in arrears at the end of each interest period of either three or six months. A commitment (standby) fee is also payable, semi-annually in arrears, on the undrawn amount of the Facility. A fee of 0.75% is applied to the undrawn portion of the Facility where less than 50% of the facility amount is drawn, or 0.50% where at least 50% of the facility amount is drawn. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company expensed commitment fees of $0.9 million. As at December 31, 2011, the Facility remained undrawn. 16. PROVISIONS Asset Retirement Obligations (Thousands of US$) Kumtor gold mine Boroo gold mine Less: current portion Total long-term provisions 96 CENTERRA GOLD INC. December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ $ 30,378 25,247 55,625 (1,848) 53,777 $ $ 22,088 18,345 40,433 (9,553) 30,880 $ $ 17,927 16,018 33,945 (7,399) 26,546 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 96 27/03/12 8:21 AM Centerra’s estimates of future asset retirement obligations are based on reclamation standards that meet regulatory requirements. Elements of uncertainty in estimating these amounts include potential changes in regulatory requirements, reclamation plans and cost estimates, discount rates and timing of expected expenditures. The Company estimates its total undiscounted future decommissioning and reclamation costs at December 31, 2011 to be $62.9 million (December 31, 2010 – $48.5 million and January 1, 2010 – $42.8 million). The following is a summary of the key assumptions on which the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligations is based: a. Expected timing of payment of the cash ﬂ ows is based on the LOM plans. b. Ongoing reclamation spending continues at Boroo, while at Kumtor reclamation is expected to start at the end of the mine life in 2021. Risk-free discount rates of 2% at Kumtor and 0.6% at Boroo at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 – 3.18% at Kumtor and 2.0% at Boroo and January 1, 2010 – 3.85% at Kumtor and 3.39% at Boroo). c. The following is a reconciliation of the total discounted liability for asset retirement obligations: (Thousands of US$) Balance at January 1 Liabilities paid Revisions in estimated timing and amount of cash ﬂ ows Impact of revisions in estimated timing and amount of cash ﬂ ows recorded in earnings Gain on liabilities incurred Accretion expense Less: current portion Balance at December 31 2011 $ 40,433 (2,446) 15,942 494 – 1,202 55,625 (1,848) 53,777 $ 2010 33,945 (1,626) 7,070 234 (423) 1,233 40,433 (9,553) 30,880 $ $ In 1998, a Reclamation Trust Fund was established to cover the future costs of reclamation at the Kumtor gold mine, net of salvage values. This restricted cash is funded on the units of production method, annually in arrears, over the life of the mine and on December 31, 2011 was $9.1 million (December 31, 2010 – $7.5 million and January 1, 2010 – $6.4 million) (note 12). In December 2011, the Company revised the closure plan at Boroo with effect of deferring the reclamation spending at the site from 2015 to 2018 and updated the closure cost plans for Kumtor and Boroo. As a result of deferring the reclamation spending, decrease in discount rate and an update to the closure cost plan, the present value of the obligation at Boroo increased by $8.9 million with an offsetting increase in reclamation asset. A similar update to Kumtor’s closure cost plan and decrease in discount rate resulted in an increase to the obligation of $7.5 million, with $0.5 million of the increase charged to earnings and $7.0 million recorded as an increase in the reclamation asset, included as part of property plant and equipment. In December 2010, the Company revised the estimated mine life at Kumtor with the effect of deferring the reclamation spending at the site, and updated the discount rate and the closure cost plans for Kumtor and Boroo. As a result of the increase in estimated mine life, decrease in discount rate and update to closure plan the present value of the obligation at Kumtor was increased by $3.4 million, with $0.2 million of the increase charged to earnings and $3.2 million recorded as an increase in the reclamation asset, included as part of property plant and equipment. A similar update to Boroo’s closure cost plan resulted in an increase to the obligation of $3.9 million with an offsetting increase in the reclamation asset. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 97 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 97 17. COST OF SALES (Thousands of US$) Operating costs: Salaries and beneﬁ ts (a) Share-based compensation Consumables Third party services Other operating costs Royalties, levies & production taxes Changes in inventories and impairment Inventories obsolescence (note 8) Depreciation, depletion and amortization 2011 2010 $ 78,588 1,932 212,240 5,055 16,221 4,321 (35,336) 283,021 897 98,377 $ 382,295 $ 48,191 6,466 194,490 5,660 14,377 7,579 (10,670) 266,093 506 75,591 $ 342,190 (a) Included in the amounts shown for the year ended December 31, 2011, is $14.1 million recorded for the settlement of the Kyrgyz Social Fund assessment between Kumtor and the Kyrgyz Government, in respect of the base wages of Kumtor’s national employees, for the ﬁ rst nine months of 2011 and the full year of 2010. In late 2010, the Social Fund notiﬁ ed the Company of its position that the Company should pay contributions to the Social Fund not only in respect of base wages but also in respect of the premium compensation that the Company is required to pay employees for work at high-altitude. As a result of the revised basis for calculation of the Company’s social fund contributions including the high altitude premium, an additional $2.3 million was paid in the fourth quarter of 2011 as the Company contributions to the Social Fund. 18. MINE STANDBY COSTS Over a period of 11 days ended May 28, 2011, the Company’s SAG mill plant at Boroo was temporarily shutdown due to a failure in the SAG mill exciter. The milling and production processes were stopped during the shutdown. The Company incurred and expensed $0.2 million in labour, maintenance and mine support costs directly as a result of the shutdown at Boroo for the year ended December 31, 2011. Over a period of 10 days ended October 10, 2010 the Company’s mining operations at Kumtor were temporarily suspended due to a labour dispute initiated by unionized workers of the Kumtor Operating Company. The Company incurred and expensed $1.3 million in labour, maintenance and mine support costs directly as a result of the labour dispute at Kumtor for the year ended December 31, 2010. 19. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Thousands of US$) Social development contributions (a) Claim settlement (b) Net Alluvial production (income) expenses (c) Project care and maintenance (d) 2011 12,641 2,587 (129) 372 15,471 $ $ $ $ 2010 8,713 – (726) – 7,987 (a) During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company, through its subsidiary Kumtor, contributed $10 million to be used for the refurbishment of schools through the subsidiary’s Community Development and Initiatives program in the Kyrgyz Republic. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recorded $6.4 million representing the estimated amount to settle a constructive obligation for the construction and equipping of a maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar through the Boroo Community Development and Initiatives program in Mongolia. (b) The Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Boroo Gold LLC, which owns the Boroo project, accrued $2.6 million relating to the settlement of a claim for compensation that it received from the Mongolian General Department of Specialized Inspection (“SSIA”) in October 2009 following the June 2009 inspection at the Boroo project. The claim related to certain mineral reserves, including state alluvial reserves covered by the Boroo project licenses that are recorded in the Mongolian state reserves registry, but for which there are no or incomplete records or reports of mining activity. (c) Beginning in 2009, the Company engaged a third party to mine and process an alluvial deposit located on the Boroo mining concession. During 2011, $0.1 million (2010 – $0.7 million) was received as the Company’s share of the net income from the mining, processing and sale of gold doré from the alluvial deposit. (d) Care and maintenance costs of $0.4 million were recorded in 2011 to maintain the site at the Gatsuurt development project. See note 26 for further details. 98 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 98 27/03/12 8:21 AM 20. EXPLORATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COSTS (Thousands of US$) Exploration: Mine sites exploration Advanced projects Generative exploration and other projects Exploration administration Total exploration Business development Total 21. CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION (Thousands of US$) Administration and ofﬁ ce (a) Professional fees Salaries and beneﬁ ts Share-based compensation (b) Depreciation and amortization Total 2011 2010 $ 12,715 12,889 10,595 3,399 39,598 3,296 $ 42,894 2011 $ 7,876 4,835 14,396 17,333 462 $ 44,902 $ $ $ $ 11,505 7,442 10,188 2,161 31,296 1,150 32,446 2010 4,164 7,043 11,881 28,686 496 52,270 (a) Includes administrative and ofﬁ ce costs for the Toronto corporate ofﬁ ce and other corporate entities (holding companies). (b) Share-based compensation includes a non-cash item for stock option amortization expenses, of $1.8 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 22. OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSES (Thousands of US$) Interest income Loss on disposal of assets Bank charges Foreign exchange gain Other (income)/expenses Net 23. FINANCE COSTS (Thousands of US$) Revolving credit facility: Amortization of deferred costs Commitment fees Other revolving credit facility costs Accretion expense and impact of revisions on provision for reclamation (note 16) 2011 (1,175) 484 71 (92) (344) (1,056) $ $ 2010 (721) 1,127 86 (171) 269 590 2011 2010 772 900 177 1,696 3,545 $ $ – – – 1,467 1,467 $ $ $ $ 24. DISPOSAL OF INTEREST IN REN PROPERTY On July 2, 2010, the Company closed the sale of its interest in the REN exploration project to Homestake Mining Company of California (a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation) for gross cash proceeds of $35.2 million resulting in a net gain of $34.9 million. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 99 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 99 25. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY a. Share Capital Centerra is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, class A non-voting shares and preference shares with no par value. b. Earnings per Share Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing the net earnings applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing the net earnings applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year, plus the effects of dilutive common share equivalents such as stock options, performance share units and restricted share units. Diluted net earnings per share is calculated using the treasury method, where the exercise of stock options, performance share units and restricted share units are assumed to be at the beginning of the period, and the proceeds from the exercise of stock options, performance share units and restricted share units and the amount of compensation expense measured but not yet recognized in income are assumed to be used to purchase common shares of the Company at the average market price during the period. The incremental number of common shares (the difference between the number of shares assumed issued and the number of shares assumed purchased) is included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share computation. Common share equivalents are not included in the computation of diluted net earnings per share in years when net losses are recorded or if the assumed conversion effect of the common share equivalents results in the increase in earnings per share above the basic level, given that they are anti-dilutive. Basic and diluted earnings per share computation: (Thousands of US$) Net earnings attributable to shareholders’ Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (thousands) Effect of potential dilutive securities: Stock options (thousands) Restricted share units (thousands) Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands) Basic and diluted earnings per common share 2011 2010 $ 370,878 236,088 $ 322,291 235,488 248 18 236,354 374 – 235,862 $ 1.57 $ 1.37 Excluded from the 2011 calculation of diluted earnings per share were 215,107 outstanding options (2010 – 197,763) where the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the year. In 2011 1,671,008 performance share units (2010 – 1,957,935) were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the effect of the assumed potential conversion of the units to equity would have increased the earnings per share amount. c. Dividends Dividends are declared in Canadian dollars and paid in Canadian dollars. The details of dividends distribution in 2011 and 2010 are as follows: Paid dividends recorded in U.S. dollars (Thousands of US$) Dividends declared (Canadian Dollar per share amount) Special Dividends declared (Canadian Dollar per share amount) 2011 99,322 0.10 0.30 0.40 $ $ 2010 13,620 0.06 – 0.06 $ $ 100 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 100 27/03/12 8:21 AM d. Share-Based Compensation The impact of Stock-Based Compensation is summarized as follows: Number outstanding Expense/(Income) Liability (Millions of US$ except as indicated) Dec 31/11 Dec 31/11 Dec 31/10 Dec 31/11 Dec 31/10 Jan 1/10 (i) Centerra stock options (ii) Centerra – PSU (1) (iii) Centerra annual – PSU (2) (iv) Deferred share units (v) Restricted share units (vi) Cameco stock options 752,448 1,314,134 77,013 354,516 49,659 – $ 1.8 15.2 1.9 (0.7) 0.9 – $ 19.1 $ 1.1 23.2 6.5 4.4 – – $ 35.2 $ – 33.0 1.9 6.2 0.9 – $ 42.0 $ – 28.4 6.2 6.9 – – $ 41.5 $ – 6.1 6.3 3.8 – 1.3 (3) $ 17.5 (1) Centerra performance share units (2) Centerra Annual performance share units (3) Amount paid in 2010 on exercise of options. The Cameco stock option plan no longer applies to Company employees. (i) Stock Options Centerra has established a stock option plan under which options to purchase common shares may be granted to ofﬁ cers and employees of the Company. Options granted under the plan have an exercise price of not less than the weighted average trading price of the common shares where they are listed for the ﬁ ve trading days prior to the date of the grant. The options issued prior to 2006 vest over ﬁ ve years while options issued in or after 2006 vest over 3 years, except for the 2010 grant which vests 50% on the ﬁ rst anniversary and the remaining 50% on the second anniversary. All issued options expire after eight years from the date granted. Options may be granted with a related share appreciation right. In these circumstances, the participant can either elect to receive shares by exercising the stock option or to receive payment in cash equal to the equivalent gain in the stock price. Centerra, at its discretion, can require any holder who has exercised a share appreciation right to exercise their option instead, or can elect to satisfy the cash amount owing upon exercise of a share appreciation right with common shares. There are currently no stock option grants with a share appreciation right outstanding. A maximum of 18,000,000 common shares are available for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the plan. Certain restrictions on grants will apply, including that the maximum number of shares that may be granted to any individual within a 12-month period will not exceed 5% of the outstanding common shares. Average exercise award price for options granted in the year (Cdn $/share) Weighted exercise average price on outstanding options (Cdn $/share) Centerra’s stock options transactions during the year were as follows: December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ $ 18.42 12.31 $ $ 14.37 7.45 Balance, January 1, Granted Exercised Balance, December 31, 2011 2010 Number of Options 903,986 318,106 (469,644) 752,448 Weighted Average exercise Price – Cdn$ $ 7.45 18.42 (7.09) 12.31 Weighted Average Number of Options 1,816,155 100,000 (1,012,169) 903,986 Exercise Price – Cdn$ 6.58 14.37 (6.58) 7.45 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 101 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 101 The Black-Scholes model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of stock options that have no vesting restrictions. The model requires the use of subjective assumptions, including expected stock- price volatility; historical data has been considered in setting the assumptions. In determining the fair value of these employee stock options, the following weighted average assumptions were used for the series issued in 2011: • On March 7, 2011, Centerra granted 308,999 stock options at a strike price of Cdn $18.31 per share. The fair value of the stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, assuming a weighted average expected life of 3-years, 75.66% historical Company’s volatility, dividend yield of 0.35% and a risk-free rate of return of 2.09%. The resulting weighted average fair value per option granted was Cdn $8.70. The estimated fair value of the options is expensed over the graded vesting period for each tranche, which range from 1 year to 3 years. On September 14, 2011, Centerra granted 9,107 stock options at a strike price of Cdn $22.28 per share. The fair value of the stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, assuming a weighted average expected life of 3-years, 60.87% volatility, dividend yield of 0.30% and a risk-free rate of return of 1.19%. The resulting weighted average fair value per option granted was Cdn $8.87. The estimated fair value of the options is expensed over the graded vesting period for each tranche, which range from 1 year to 3 years. The estimated fair value of the options is expensed over the graded vesting period for each tranche, which range from 1 year to 3 years. The resulting fair value of the options granted in 2011 was $2.7 million (2010 – $0.5 million). • • The terms of the options outstanding at December 31, 2011 are as follows: Award Date 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 Award Price $14.29 (Cdn) $4.81 (Cdn) $14.37 (Cdn) $18.31 (Cdn) $22.28 (Cdn) Expiry Date March 7, 2016 February 17, 2017 August 19, 2018 (1) March 6, 2019 September 13, 2019 Number options outstanding Number options vested 38,030 296,312 100,000 308,999 9,107 752,448 38,030 94,703 50,000 – – 182,733 (1) The 2010 grant carries a different vesting schedule whereby 50% vests on the ﬁ rst anniversary and the remaining 50% vest on the second anniversary. In 2011, $1.8 million of compensation expense was recorded on this plan ($1.1 million in 2010). (ii) Performance share unit plan Centerra has established a performance share unit plan for employees and ofﬁ cers of the Company. A performance share unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of a common share or, at the Company’s option, a common share purchased on the market. Performance share units issued before 2010 vest two years after December 31 of the year in which they were granted. Performance share units granted in 2010 and thereafter vest 50% at the end of the year after grant and the remaining 50% the following year. The number of units which will vest is determined based on Centerra’s total return performance (based on the preceding sixty-one trading days weighted average share price) relative to the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index Total Return Index Value during the applicable period. The number of units that vest is determined by multiplying the number of units granted to the participant by the adjustment factor, which can be up to 1.5 for units granted before 2010 or up to 2.0 for units granted in 2010 and onwards or potentially result in no payout. Therefore, the number of units that will vest and are paid out may be higher or lower than the number of units originally granted to a participant. Also in 2010 “special” performance share units were granted in lieu of stock options. Distinguishing these “special” units from the regularly issued PSU series is the fact that the “special” units vest one third at the end of each year of their three-year term and carry an adjustment factor of 1.0. 102 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 102 27/03/12 8:21 AM If dividends are paid, each participant will be allocated additional performance share units equal in value to the dividend paid on the number of common shares equal to the number of performance share units held by the participant, based on the share price on the date of the dividend. Centerra’s performance share unit plan transactions during the year were as follows: Number of Units Balance, January 1 Granted Exercised Cancelled Balance, December 31 2011 2010 1,528,209 219,211 (421,964) (11,322) 1,314,134 1,201,677 539,546 (99,434) (113,580) 1,528,209 The Monte Carlo simulated option pricing model was used in estimating the fair value of a performance share unit that is not vested as at year end. The model requires the use of subjective assumptions, including expected stock-price volatility, risk-free rate of return and forfeiture rate. Historical data has been considered in setting the assumptions. In determining the fair value of these units, the principal assumptions used in applying the Monte Carlo simulated option pricing model were as follows: Share price S&P/TSX Global Gold Index Expected life (years) Expected volatility – Share price Expected volatility – Gold Index Risk-free rate of return Expected dividends Forfeiture rate December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ $ 20.37 429.16 1.29 54.1% 33.4% 1.5% 0.35% 2.8% $ $ 19.89 449.74 1.25 50.3% 29.9% 1.6% 0.06% 1.4% For the units that are fully vested as at year end, the fair value of the unit was determined using the calculated sixty-one trading days weighted average share price multiplied by the adjustment factor. In determining the fair value of the vested units, the principal assumptions used were as follows: Share price Weighted adjustment factor December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ 20.37 1.53 $ 19.33 1.26 The vested numbers of units outstanding as at December 31, 2011 are 892,262 (December 31, 2010 – 421,964 and January 1, 2010 – 423,746). The intrinsic value of the vested units at December 31, 2011 is $27.8 million (December 31, 2010 – $10.3 million and January 1, 2010 – $1.1 million). At December 31, 2011, the total number of units outstanding (vested and unvested) was 1,314,134, with a related liability of $33.0 million (December 31, 2010 – 1,528,209 and $28.4 million liability and January 1, 2010 – 1,201,677, and $6.1 million liability). In 2011, compensation cost expense of $15.2 million was recorded on this plan ($23.2 million in 2010). (iii) Annual performance share unit plan Centerra has established an annual performance share unit plan for eligible employees at its mine sites. A performance share unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of a common share or, at the Company’s option, a common share purchased on the market. At the start of a year, an eligible employee receives a number of performance share units based on Centerra’s preceding sixty-one trading days weighted average share price. The number of units which will vest at the end of the same year is determined based on Centerra’s total return performance (based on the preceding sixty-one trading days weighted average share price) relative to the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index Total Return Index Value during the 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 103 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 103 27/03/12 8:21 AM applicable period. The number of units that vest is determined by multiplying the number of units granted to the participant by the adjustment factor, which can be as high as a factor of 2.0 or potentially result in no payout. The annual performance share units cannot be converted to shares at the option of the unit holder. If dividends are paid, each participant will be allocated additional performance share units equal in value to the dividend paid on the number of common shares equal to the number of performance share units held by the participant, based on the share price on the date of the dividend. Centerra’s annual performance share unit plan transactions during the year were as follows: Number of Units Balance, January 1 Granted Exercised Cancelled Balance, December 31 2011 2010 156,571 96,059 (159,497) (16,120) 77,013 420,870 179,155 (425,877) (17,577) 156,571 At December 31, 2011, the number of units outstanding and fully vested was 77,013 with a related liability of $1.9 million (December 31, 2010 – 156,571 and $6.2 million liability and January 1, 2010 – 420,870 and $6.3 million liability). In 2011, compensation cost expense of $1.9 million was recorded on this plan ($6.5 million in 2010). For the unit that is fully vested as at year end, the fair value of the unit was determined using the calculated sixty-one trading days weighted average share price multiplying by the adjustment factor. In determining the fair value of the vested units, the principal assumptions used were as follows: Share price Weighted adjustment factor (iv) Deferred share unit plan December 31 December 31 2010 2011 $ 20.37 1.17 $ 19.33 2 Centerra has established a deferred share unit plan for Directors of the Company to receive all or a portion of their annual retainer as deferred share units. A similar plan was established to provide compensation in the form of deferred share units to the Company’s Vice Chair (the “Vice Chair Deferred Unit Plan”) for the duration of the Vice Chair tenure. Deferred share units are paid in full to a Director and to the Vice Chair no later than December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year of termination of service. A deferred share unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of a common share or, at the Company’s option, a common share purchased on the market. Deferred share units vest immediately upon grant. If dividends are paid, each Director and the Vice Chair will be allocated additional deferred share units equal in value to the dividend paid on the number of common shares equal to the number of deferred share units held. The deferred share units cannot be converted to shares at the option of the unit holder. Centerra’s deferred share unit plan transactions during the year were as follows: Number of Units Balance, January 1 Granted Exercised Cancelled Balance, December 31 2011 2010 344,728 9,788 – – 354,516 375,216 58,443 (88,931) – 344,728 At December 31, 2011, the number of units outstanding was 354,516 with a related liability of $6.2 million (December 31, 2010 – 344,728 and $6.9 million liability and January 1, 2010 – 375,216 and $3.8 million liability). In 2011, compensation cost recovery of $0.7 million was recorded on this plan (expense of $4.4 million in 2010). 104 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 104 27/03/12 8:21 AM (v) Restricted share unit plans Effective as of January 7, 2011, Centerra established a restricted share unit plan for non-executive Directors and designated employees of the Company to receive all or a portion of their annual retainer and salaries as restricted units. The restricted share units vest immediately upon grant and are redeemed on a date chosen by the participant (subject to certain restrictions as set out in the plan). A restricted share unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of a common share or, at the holder’s option, a common share issued from the Company’s treasury. The plans reserves 1,000,000 shares for issuance. If dividends are paid, each participant will be allocated additional restricted share units equal in value to the dividend paid on the number of common shares equal to the number of restricted share units held. Centerra’s restricted share unit plan transactions during the year were as follows: Number of Units Balance, January 1 Granted Exercised Cancelled Balance, December 31 2011 2010 – 55,422 (5,763) – 49,659 – – – – – All units granted in 2011 were assumed to be settled in cash and therefore accounted under the liability method. At December 31, 2011, the number of units outstanding was 49,659 with a related liability and expense of $0.9 million. 26. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments As at December 31, 2011, the Company had entered into contracts to purchase capital equipment and operational supplies totalling $142.9 million (Kumtor $142.7 million and Boroo $0.2 million). These commitments are expected to be settled over the next twelve months. Leases The Company enters into operating leases in the ordinary course of business, primarily for its various ofﬁ ces and facilities around the world. Payments under these leases represent contractual obligations as scheduled in each agreement. The main signiﬁ cant operating lease payments, including operating costs, are for its corporate ofﬁ ces in Toronto and in the current year 2011 were $0.7 million (2010 – $0.6 million). The future aggregate minimum lease payments under the Toronto Corporate ofﬁ ces non-cancellable operating lease are as follows: (Thousands of US$) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 and thereafter 2011 – 398 401 438 478 478 2,193 $ $ 2010 401 398 401 438 478 478 2,594 $ $ 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 105 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 105 27/03/12 8:21 AM Contingencies Kyrgyz Republic As previously disclosed, Kumtor Operating Company (“KOC”), the Company’s Kyrgyz Republic operating subsidiary was in a dispute with the Kyrgyz Republic Social Fund (the “Social Fund”) regarding whether Social Fund contributions were required to be paid with respect to a high-altitude premium payable to KOC employees. This dispute began in 2010 and eventually led to KOC ﬁ ling a claim in September 2011 to invalidate an assessment issued by the Social Fund requiring KOC to pay approximately $6.7 million in contributions owing for the 2010 operating year. The matter was resolved in the third quarter of 2011 when KOC and the Social Fund reached an agreement whereby Kumtor would voluntarily pay to the Social Fund $14.1 million, covering the 2010 operating year ($6.7 million) and the ﬁ rst nine months of 2011 ($7.4 million), without any penalties, ﬁ nes and ﬁ nancial sanctions and agreed to apply the Social Fund contribution to the high altitude premium in the future. Going forward, KOC will pay the employer’s portion of the Social Fund deduction for the high altitude premium and the employees will be responsible for the employee portion of such deduction. Mongolia In the fourth quarter of 2011, Centerra’s wholly owned subsidiary, Boroo Gold LLC, which owns the Boroo project, resolved the previously disclosed very signiﬁ cant claim for compensation that it received from the Mongolian General Department of Specialized Inspection (“SSIA”) in October 2009 following the June 2009 inspection at the Boroo project. The claim related to certain mineral reserves, including state alluvial reserves, covered by the Boroo project licenses, that are recorded in the Mongolian state reserves registry, but for which there are no or incomplete records or reports of mining activity. Pursuant to the resolution, Boroo Gold LLC accrued approximately $2.6 million in the 2011 year-end results and subsequently paid the amount in January 2012. While this claim has been resolved, other regulatory issues remain outstanding in Mongolia, including the issuance of a ﬁ nal heap leach permit. The Company continues to have discussions with regulatory ofﬁ cials regarding the issuance of the permit. As previously disclosed, the Mongolian Parliament enacted the Law to Prohibit Mineral Exploration And Mining Operations At River Headwaters, Protected Zones Of Water Reservoirs And Forested Areas (the “Water and Forest Law”) in 2009. Under the Water and Forest Law, mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in water basins and forestry areas in Mongolia would be prohibited, and the affected licenses would be revoked. The legislation provides a speciﬁ c exemption for “mineral deposits of strategic importance”, which would exempt the Boroo mining licenses from the application of the legislation. Centerra’s Gatsuurt licenses and its other exploration license holdings in Mongolia however, are currently not exempt. Under the Minerals law of Mongolia, Parliament on its own initiative or, on the recommendation of the Government, may designate a mineral deposit as strategic. Such designation could result in Mongolia receiving up to a 34% interest in the deposit. In 2010, the Company received correspondence from the Minerals Resource Authority of Mongolia (“MRAM”) stating that certain of its mining and exploration licenses, including the Gatsuurt mining licenses, could be revoked under the Water and Forest Law. In 2010, the Company was also informed by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (“MMRE”) that since the Gatsuurt licenses were within the area designated, on a preliminary basis, as land where mineral mining is prohibited under the Water and Forest Law, and that the MMRE would communicate further with the Company on negotiations with respect to an investment agreement for the Gatsuurt project once the MMRE received additional clarity on the impact of the Water and Forest Law on the Gatsuurt project. In November 2010, the Company also received a letter from the MMRE indicating that operations at the Gatsuurt project cannot be commenced while the implementation of the Water and Forest Law is being resolved. Accordingly, it is anticipated that further approvals and regulatory commissioning of Gatsuurt will be delayed as a result of the Water and Forest Law. 106 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 106 27/03/12 8:21 AM In November 2010, the Mongolian cabinet announced its intention to initiate the revocation of 1,782 mineral licenses under the Water and Forest Law on a staged basis, beginning with the revocation of 254 alluvial gold mining licenses, the list of which was ﬁ nalized by the Mongolian Parliament in 2011. The Company has three licenses on the list of alluvial gold mining license that may be revoked. None of these licenses are material to the Company. In particular, the Company’s principal Gatsuurt hardrock mining licenses are not on the list of alluvial licenses to be revoked. In accordance with the Water and Forest Law, the Company submitted in February 2011 a formal request for compensation for the three licenses to be revoked, which requests were updated again in January 2012 as a result of the ﬁ nalization of the list. The Mongolian Government announced in 2010 that it is considering taking the following actions as the next stages of its implementation of the Water and Forest Law: • preparing and submitting to the cabinet a proposal to designate as “strategic” those deposits, the development of which would contribute to regional social and economic development and, at the same time, require signiﬁ cant amounts of compensation; • revoking all licenses for non-gold mining operations which utilize surface water; • revoking all 460 gold exploration licenses and providing compensation; • revoking all 931 non-gold exploration licenses and providing compensation; • revoking and providing compensation to all remaining affected mining licenses. Of the Company’s 55 mineral licenses, 36 licenses (including the Gatsuurt hard rock licenses) are included in the 1,782 licenses referred to in the cabinet announcement as subject to staged revocation. The Company understands that Mongolia’s cabinet expects that the Water and Forest Law will take until approximately November 2012 to fully implement. According to statements by ofﬁ cials, the Mongolian Government estimates that the total compensation due to mining companies for the revocation of their licenses will amount to approximately US$4 billion, which is about 65% of the Mongolia’s annual gross domestic product for 2010. The Water and Forest Law has attracted opposition from Mongolia’s alluvial miners, the Mongolian National Mining Association and other groups. A group of parliamentarians proposed amendments to the Water and Forest Law in 2011 to reduce its impact on environmentally-sound mining operations. The Company understands that as drafted, such amendments would allow the Gatsuurt project to proceed. Such amendments were discussed by a Mongolian parliamentary committee in 2011 which then referred it to Parliament for further discussion. The Parliament did not discuss the amendment during the 2011 but the Company understands that the amendments may be tabled for discussion in 2012. Centerra is reasonably conﬁ dent that the economic and development beneﬁ ts resulting from its exploration and development activities will ultimately result in the Water and Forests Law having a limited impact on the Company’s Mongolian activities. There can be no assurance, however, that this will be the case. Unless the Water and Forest Law is repealed or amended such that the law no longer applies to the project or Gatsuurt is designated as a “mineral deposit of strategic importance” that is exempt from the Water and Forest Law, mineral reserves at Gatsuurt may have to be reclassiﬁ ed as mineral resources or eliminated entirely and the Company may be required to write-off the associated investment in Gatsuurt and Boroo. As at December 31, 2011, the Company had net assets recorded amounting to approximately $36 million related to the investment in Gatsuurt and approximately $25million remaining capitalized for the Boroo mill facility and other surface structures which are expected to be utilized for the processing of ore from Gatsuurt. Although the Company expects to exploit the Gatsuurt deposit, should this not be the case, the Company would be required to write-off these amounts. A revocation of the Company’s mineral licenses, including the Gatsuurt mineral license, or the reclassiﬁ cation of mineral reserves or the write-off of assets could have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations and ﬁ nancial condition. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 107 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 107 In November 2010, the Mongolian Parliament passed amendments to its Minerals Law that modiﬁ ed the existing royalty structure on mineral projects. Pursuant to the amended royalty structure, the royalty rate is no longer a ﬁ xed percentage but is graduated and dependent upon the commodity price in U.S. dollars. In the case of gold, there is a basic 5% royalty fee that applies while gold is less than $900 per ounce. For any increase of $100 to the price of gold, there is a corresponding 1% increase to the royalty fee. Accordingly, at $900 per ounce, the royalty fee increases to 6% which continues until the gold price reaches $1,000 per ounce at which point, the royalty increases to 7%, at $1,100 per ounce, the royalty increases to 8%, and at $1,200 per ounce, the royalty increases to 9%. The highest royalty fee rate is reached at 10% when gold is $1,300 per ounce and above. The graduated royalty became effective as of January 1, 2011 for all mining projects in Mongolia. On January 19, 2011, the Standing Committee of the State Great Hural of Mongolia issued a resolution to the Mongolian Government which, among other things, resolved to direct the Government to enter into negotiations to have the graduated royalty structure apply to business entities that have already entered into a stability agreement and/or an investment agreement. This would include the Company’s Boroo project which is currently operating pursuant to a stability agreement entered with the Mongolian Government. The Company is of the opinion that the Boroo stability agreement provides, among other things, legislative stabilization for its Boroo operations and accordingly the graduated royalty fee is not applicable to Boroo’s remaining operations. As of the date of this Annual MD&A, the Company is not aware of any response or activity by the Mongolian Government on this State Great Hural of Mongolia resolution. Despite this, the Company cannot provide any assurances that Boroo will not be made subject to the graduated royalty fee. If the graduated royalty fee does apply to Boroo, it may have an adverse impact on Centerra’s future cash ﬂ ows, earnings, results of operations or ﬁ nancial condition. Regardless of whether the graduated royalty fee applies to the Boroo operations, it will apply to gold produced from the Gatsuurt project, when developed. Corporate Matters In March 2011, Centerra was served by a Turkish company, Sistem Muhenkislik Insaat Sanayi Ticaret SA (“Sistem”), with a notice of enforcement to seize any shares and dividends in Centerra held in the name of the Kyrgyz Republic, followed by a notice of garnishment in April 2011 for any debts owed by Centerra to the Kyrgyz Republic (the “Republic”). These notices were served by Sistem through the Sheriff in Toronto as part of the enforcement proceedings brought by Sistem in the Ontario Superior Court to collect approximately US$11 million with additional interest, owed to Sistem by the Republic in accordance with a judgment of the Ontario Superior Court enforcing an international arbitration award against the Republic. In these Ontario proceedings, Sistem alleges that the shares in Centerra owned by Kyrgyzaltyn JSC, and any dividends paid in respect of those shares, are in fact legally and beneﬁ cially owned by the Republic and are therefore subject to execution to pay the judgment. Based on legal advice received, Centerra disputes those allegations and maintains that Kyrgyzaltyn JSC alone is the legal and beneﬁ cial owner of the shares and any dividends in respect of those shares, based on the applicable legal principles and the binding agreements with Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. As a result and notwithstanding such notices of enforcement and garnishment, Centerra paid its May 18, 2011 dividend (as discussed above) in the total amount of approximately Cdn$31 million to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. Sistem is continuing with its claim regarding the Centerra shares owned by Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. If this claim is successful in the Ontario court proceedings, Sistem may have a right to execute its judgment against those shares and may assert a claim against Centerra in respect of the payment of the dividends to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC. However, Centerra believes it has a strong defence to that claim based on the facts and the law. At a motion in September 2011, Kyrgyzaltyn JSC was formally added as a party to the proceeding. Kyrgyzaltyn has brought a motion to be heard by the Ontario Superior Court (to be heard in April 2012) to set aside the Ontario judgment enforcing the arbitration award on the basis that the court did not have jurisdiction to entertain the application or in the alternative that there is a foreign court which is a more convenient forum to hear and decide the issues of legal and beneﬁ cial ownership of the shares as between Kyrgyzaltyn and the Kyrgyz Republic. 108 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 108 27/03/12 8:21 AM 27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS a. Kyrgyzaltyn JSC Revenues from the Kumtor gold mine are subject to a management fee of $1.00 per ounce based on sales volumes, payable to Kyrgyzaltyn JSC (“Kyrgyzaltyn”), a shareholder of the Company and a state-owned entity of the Kyrgyz Republic. The table below summarizes 100% of the management fees and concession payments paid and accrued by Kumtor Gold Company to Kyrgyzaltyn and the amounts paid and receivable by Kyrgyzaltyn to Kumtor according to the terms of a Gold and Silver Sale Agreement between Kumtor Operating Company (“KOC”), Kyrgyzaltyn and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The breakdown of the sales transactions and expenses with the related parties are as follows: Related parties in the Kyrgyz Republic (Thousands of US$) Management fees paid to Kyrgyzaltyn Gross gold and silver sales to Kyrgyzaltyn Deduct: reﬁ nery and ﬁ nancing charges Net sales revenue received from Kyrgyzaltyn 2011 2010 $ 599 $ 944,020 (2,947) $ 941,073 $ 568 $ 706,823 (2,558) $ 704,265 Gold produced by the Kumtor mine is purchased at the mine site by Kyrgyzaltyn for processing at its reﬁ nery in the Kyrgyz Republic pursuant to Gold and Silver Sale Agreement discussed above. Dividend (Thousands of US$) Dividends paid to Kyrgyzaltyn 2011 2010 $ 29,412 $ 4,412 Related party balances The assets and liabilities of the Company include the following amounts due from and to Kyrgyzaltyn: (Thousands of US$) Prepaid expenses Amounts receivable Total related party assets Amounts payable Total related party liabilities December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ $ $ $ 143 47,366 47,509 – – $ $ $ $ 12 88,997 89,009 – – $ $ $ $ – 37,861 37,861 175 175 Amounts receivable from Kyrgyzaltyn arise from the sale of gold to Kyrgyzaltyn. Pursuant to the Agreement on New Terms, entered into in April 2009, the Gold and Silver Sale Agreement was amended and restated in June 2009 with new terms. Kyrgyzaltyn is required to pay for gold delivered within 12 days from the date of shipment. Default interest is accrued on any unpaid balance after the permitted payment period of 12 days. The obligations of Kyrgyzaltyn are partially secured by a pledge of 2,850,000 shares of Centerra owned by Kyrgyzaltyn. b. Transactions with Directors and Key Management The Company transacts with key individuals from management and with its directors who have authority and responsibility to plan, direct and control the activities of the Company. The nature of these dealings were in the form of payments for services rendered in their capacity as director (director fees, including stock-based payments) and as employees of the Company (salaries, beneﬁ ts and share-based payments). 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 109 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 109 Key management personnel are deﬁ ned as the executive ofﬁ cers of the Company including the President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer, Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer, Vice President and Chief Operating Ofﬁ cer, Senior Vice President Global Exploration, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Vice President Business Development and Vice President Human Resources. During 2011 and 2010, remuneration to directors and key management personnel were as follows: Compensation of Directors Compensation of the directors comprised: (Thousands of US$) Fees earned and other compensation Share-based compensation: Earned during the year Appreciation during the year from previous grants 2011 $ 1,055 $ 1,151 (607) 1,599 $ $ 2010 945 855 3,563 5,363 Fees earned and other compensations These amounts represent fees paid to the non-executive chairman and the non-executive directors during the ﬁ nancial year. Share-based compensation A portion of the directors’ compensation is settled with the Company’s share-based plans (Deferred Share Unit plan and Restricted Share Unit plan) according to the election of the directors. The Deferred Share Unit and Restricted Share Unit amounts granted to directors represent the intended value to settle the compensation obligations owed by the Company in satisfaction of the directors’ election. The Deferred Share Unit and Restricted Share Unit plans in which the directors participate are discussed in note 25. Compensation of Key Management Personnel Compensation of key management personnel comprised: (Thousands of US$) Salaries and beneﬁ ts Share-based compensation: Earned during the year Appreciation during the year from previous grants 2011 $ 5,462 $ 8,280 941 14,683 $ $ 2010 5,461 6,546 4,788 16,795 Salaries and beneﬁ ts These amounts represent salary, supplementary executive retirement plan contribution, and beneﬁ ts earned during the year, plus cash bonuses awarded for the year. Share-based compensations This is the recognized cost to the Company of senior management’s participation in share-based payment plans, as measured by the fair value of options and performance share units granted, accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2 ‘Share-based Payments’. The main plans in which senior management have participated are the stock options plan and PSU plan. For details of these plans refer to note 25. 110 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 110 27/03/12 8:21 AM 28. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The Company’s primary objective with respect to its capital management is to ensure that it has sufﬁ cient cash resources to maintain its ongoing operations, to provide returns for shareholders and beneﬁ ts for other stakeholders and to pursue growth opportunities. To secure additional capital to pursue these plans, the Company may attempt to raise additional funds through borrowing and/or the issuance of equity or debt. The Company’s capital structure consists of short-term debt (net of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments) and shareholders’ equity, comprising issued common shares, contributed surplus and retained earnings. (Thousands of US$) Short-term debt Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Net debt Shareholders’ equity Total capital December 31 December 31 2010 2011 January 1 2010 $ – (195,539) (372,667) (568,206) 1,538,459 $ 970,253 $ – (330,737) (82,278) (413,015) 1,261,797 $ 848,782 $ – (176,904) (145,971) (322,875) 945,578 $ 622,703 The Company is bound by certain covenants stipulated in the revolving credit facility. These covenants place restrictions on total debt, dividend payments, and set threshold parameters for certain ﬁ nancial ratios. As at December 31, 2011 the Company is in compliance with these requirements. 29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company has various ﬁ nancial instruments comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash, receivables, a reclamation trust fund, borrowings, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The estimated fair values of certain ﬁ nancial instruments have been determined using available market information or other valuation methodologies that require considerable judgment in interpreting market data and developing estimates. Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and reclamation trust fund are classiﬁ ed as ﬁ nancial instruments carried at fair value through proﬁ t or loss and amounts receivable are classiﬁ ed in the “Loans and Receivables” category, which is measured at amortized cost. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, with ﬁ nancial institutions, invested in term deposits, treasury bills, banker’s acceptances and corporate direct credit with original maturities of three months or less. Fair values of the cash equivalents and short-term investments are determined directly by reference to published price quotations in an active market at the reporting date. Short-term investments consist of investments in term deposits, treasury bills, banker’s acceptances, bearer’s deposit notes, and corporate direct credit with original maturities of more than three months but less than twelve months. Fair values of the cash equivalents and short-term investments are determined directly by reference to published price quotations in an active market at the reporting date. The fair value of amounts receivable is determined by the amount of cash anticipated to be produced in the normal course of business from the ﬁ nancial asset, net of any direct costs of the conversion into cash. There were no borrowings by the Company incurred in 2011 or outstanding at December 31, 2011. The Company has a credit facility available with the EBRD whereby borrowings bear interest at a ﬁ xed premium over the variable London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The fair value of borrowings under this facility would approximate their carrying amount given the ﬂ oating component of the interest rate. 2011_Centerra_Page 111-112.indd 111 Mar/31/2012 1:37 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 111 Classiﬁ cation of the ﬁ nancial assets and liabilities in the statement of ﬁ nancial position were as follows: December 31, 2011 (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Reclamation trust fund Long-term receivables and other assets Financial Liabilities Accounts payables and accrued liabilities December 31, 2010 (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Reclamation trust fund Long-term receivables and other assets Financial Liabilities Accounts payables and accrued liabilities January 1, 2010 (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Reclamation trust fund Long-term receivables and other assets Financial Liabilities Accounts payables and accrued liabilities Loans and receivables Other financial liabilities Asset/liabilities at fair value through earnings $ – – – 56,749 – 13,119 $ 69,868 $ $ – – $ $ $ $ – – – – – – – 76,385 76,385 $ 195,539 372,667 179 – 9,081 – $ 577,466 $ $ – – Loans and receivables Other ﬁ nancial liabilities Asset/liabilities at fair value through earnings $ – – – 100,562 – 6,751 107,313 $ $ $ – – $ $ $ $ – – – – – – – 70,909 70,909 $ 330,737 82,278 795 – 7,448 – $ 421,258 $ $ – – Loans and receivables Other ﬁ nancial liabilities Asset/liabilities at fair value through earnings $ – – – 44,281 – 111 $ 44,392 $ $ – – $ – – – – – – – $ $ 49,098 49,098 $ 176,904 145,971 – – 6,443 – $ 329,318 $ $ – – IFRS 7 Financial Instruments – Disclosures, requires that an explanation be provided about how fair value is determined for assets and liabilities measured in the ﬁ nancial statements at fair value and establish a hierarchy for which these assets and liabilities must be grouped based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques 112 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 111-112.indd 112 Mar/31/2012 1:37 PM are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reﬂ ect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reﬂ ect the Company’s assumptions. The two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1: observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2: inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets, which are observable, either directly and/or indirectly; and Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which little or no market data exists, therefore require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The following table summarizes the fair value measurement by level at December 31, 2011, December 31, 2010 and January 1, 2010 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Reclamation trust fund Financial liabilities Cash settled share-based compensation liabilities December 31, 2011 Level 1 Level 2 December 31, 2010 Level 2 Level 1 January 1, 2010 Level 1 Level 2 $ 195,539 372,667 179 9,081 $ 577,466 $ $ – – – – – $ 330,737 82,278 795 7,448 $ 421,258 $ $ – – – – – $ 176,904 145,971 – 6,443 $ 329,318 $ $ – – – – – $ $ – – $ 41,974 $ 41,974 $ $ – – $ 41,665 $ 41,665 $ $ – – $ 16,930 $ 16,930 30. FINANCIAL RISK EXPOSURE AND RISK MANAGEMENT The Company is exposed in varying degrees to certain ﬁ nancial instruments and related risks by virtue of its activities. The overall ﬁ nancial risk management program focuses on preservation of capital, and protecting current and future Company assets and cash ﬂ ows by reducing exposure to risks posed by the uncertainties and volatilities of ﬁ nancial markets. The Board of Directors has a responsibility to ensure that an adequate ﬁ nancial risk management policy is established and to approve the policy. Financial risk management is carried out by the Company’s Treasury department under a policy approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasury department identiﬁ es and evaluates ﬁ nancial risks, establishes controls and procedures to ensure ﬁ nancial risks are mitigated in accordance with the approved policy and programs, and risk management activities comply thereto. The Company’s Audit Committee oversees management’s compliance with the Company’s ﬁ nancial risk management policy, approves ﬁ nancial risk management programs, and receives and reviews reports on management compliance with the policy and programs. The Internal Audit department assists the Audit Committee in undertaking its oversight of ﬁ nancial risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the Audit Committee. The types of risk exposure and the way in which such exposures are managed are as follows: a. Currency Risk As the Company operates in an international environment, some of the Company’s ﬁ nancial instruments and transactions are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The results of the Company’s operations are subject to currency transaction risk and currency translation risk. The operating results and ﬁ nancial position of the Company are reported in U.S. dollars in the Company’s consolidated ﬁ nancial statements. The ﬂ uctuation of the U.S. dollar in relation to other currencies will consequently have an impact upon the proﬁ tability of the Company and may also affect the value of the Company’s assets and the amount of shareholders’ equity. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 113 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 113 As required, the Company either makes purchases at the prevailing spot price to fund corporate activities or enters into short-term forward contracts to purchase Canadian Dollars or Euro. During the year ended December 31, 2011, Cdn $111.7 million and Euro 8.0 million of such forward contracts were executed (December 31, 2010 – Cdn $6.7 million and Euro 16.0 million; and January 1, 2010 – Cdn $6.3 million and nil Euro). There were no outstanding Cdn forward contracts and Euro 2 million contracts outstanding at December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 – nil and January 1, 2010 – nil). The exposure of the Company’s ﬁ nancial assets and liabilities to currency risk is as follows: December 31, 2011 (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Financial Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities December 31, 2010 (Thousands of US$) Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Other long term assets Financial Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Kyrgyz Mongolian Canadian Dollar Tugrik Som Russian European Euro Ruble Turkish Australian Dollar Lira $ $ 650 – – 132 782 $ 684 – 179 2,093 $ 2,956 $ 32,572 4,758 – 616 $ 37,946 $ 10,077 $ 10,077 $ 7,862 $ 7,862 $ $ 251 251 $ $ $ $ 50 – – 125 175 $ 6,313 – – 173 $ 6,486 254 254 $ $ 843 843 $ $ $ $ 15 – – 29 44 16 16 $ $ $ $ – – – – – – – Kyrgyz Mongolian Canadian Dollar Tugrik Som Russian European Euro Ruble Turkish Australian Dollar Lira $ $ 436 – – 81 149 666 $ 1,642 – 795 2,833 – $ 5,270 $ 14,877 – – 356 202 $ 15,435 $ 4,616 $ 4,616 $ 13,148 $ 13,148 $ 40,238 $ 40,238 $ $ $ $ 84 – – 83 – 167 $ 4,878 – – 127 – $ 5,005 – – $ $ 1,211 1,211 $ $ $ $ – – – – – – – – $ $ $ $ – – – – – – 292 292 A strengthening of the U.S. dollar by 10% against the Canadian Dollar, the Kyrgyz Som, the Turkish Lira, the Russian Ruble, European Euro and the Mongolian Tugrik at December 31, 2011, with all other variables held constant would have led to additional before tax net income of $2.9 million (2010 – $3.6 million) as a result of a change in value of the ﬁ nancial assets and liabilities denominated in those currencies. b. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk borne by an interest-bearing asset or liability as a result of ﬂ uctuations in interest rates. Financial assets and ﬁ nancial liabilities with variable interest rates expose the Company to cash ﬂ ow interest rate risk. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments include highly liquid investments that earn interest at market rates. As of December 31, 2011, the majority of $568.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (December 31, 2010 – $413.0 million and January 1, 2010 – $322.8 million) were comprised of interest-bearing assets. Based on amounts as at December 31, 2011, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would change annual interest income by approximately $4.4 million (2010 – $2.7 million). 114 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 114 27/03/12 8:21 AM In addition, the interest on the undrawn $150 million revolving credit facility includes a variable rate component pegged to the London Interbank Offer Rate, or LIBOR. Although the Company endeavours to maximize the interest income earned on excess funds, the Company’s policy focuses on cash preservation, while maintaining the liquidity necessary to conduct operations on a day-to- day basis. The Company’s policy limits the investing of excess funds to liquid term deposits, treasury bills, banker’s acceptances, bearer’s deposit notes and corporate direct credit having a single “A” rating or greater. c. Concentration of Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk of a ﬁ nancial loss to the Company if a gold sales customer or counterparty to a ﬁ nancial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligation. Credit risk arises principally from the Company’s receivables from customers, deposits and short-term investments. The Company’s exposure to credit risk, in respect of gold sales, is inﬂ uenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The Company’s revenues are directly attributable to sales transactions with three customers. Boroo sells the gold and silver content of its doré to Auramet Trading, LLC or Johnson Matthey Limited. The sales of gold and silver are governed by a Master Purchase Contract with Auramet Trading, LLC, and a Gold Doré Reﬁ ning Agreement with Johnson Matthey Limited’s North American precious metals division. Kyrgyzaltyn LLC, a state-owned company that operates a reﬁ nery in the Kyrgyz Republic, is Kumtor’s sole customer and is a shareholder of Centerra. To partially mitigate exposure to potential credit risk related to Kumtor sales, the Company has an agreement in place whereby Kyrgyzaltyn has pledged 2,850,000 of Centerra common shares it owns as security against unsettled gold shipments, in the event of default on payment (note 25). Based on movements of Centerra’s share price, and the value of individual or unsettled gold shipments, over the course of 2011, the maximum exposure during the year, reﬂ ecting the shortfall in the value of the security as compared to the value of any unsettled shipments, was approximately $44.8 million. The Company manages counterparty credit risk, in respect of short-term investments, by maintaining bank accounts with highly-rated U.S. and Canadian banks and investing only in highly-rated Canadian and U.S. Government bills, term deposits or banker’s acceptances with highly-rated ﬁ nancial institutions and corporate direct credit issues that can be promptly liquidated. At December 31, 2011 21% of cash and equivalents were held with Bank of Nova Scotia, and 9% with Royal Bank of Canada. Another 16% was held with various other U.S. and foreign banks. This 46% of liquid assets held includes not only cash in operating bank accounts, but also term deposits and other investments where the bank is the counterparty. The remainder of the assets were held in government and agency securities, and highly-rated corporate direct credit issues. d. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its ﬁ nancial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s Financial Risk Management Policy requires that surplus cash only be invested in highly-rated and highly-liquid instruments to ensure risk to the Company’s assets is minimized. The Company manages its liquidity risk by ensuring that there is sufﬁ cient capital to meet short- and long- term business requirements, after taking into account cash ﬂ ows from operations and the Company’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. In addition, there is an undrawn credit ﬁ nancing facility of $150 million. The Company believes that these sources will be sufﬁ cient to cover its likely short- and long-term cash requirements. Senior management is also actively involved in the review and approval of planned expenditures by regularly monitoring cash ﬂ ows from operations and anticipated investing and ﬁ nancing activities. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 115 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 115 At December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $568.2 million which represents 56% of 2011 operating revenues. A maturity analysis of the Company’s ﬁ nancial liabilities, contractual obligations, other ﬁ xed operating commitments and capital commitments is set out below: (Millions of US$) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Reclamation trust deed Capital equipment Operational supplies Conservation fund Lease of premises Total contractual obligations Total 76.4 27.9 98.4 44.5 0.1 2.1 249.4 $ $ Due in Less than One year Due in 1 to 3 Years Due in 4 to 5 Years Due After 5 Years 76.4 4.1 98.4 44.5 0.1 0.4 223.9 $ $ $ – 8.2 – – – 0.8 9.0 $ $ – 7.7 – – – 0.9 8.6 $ $ – 7.9 – – – – 7.9 The Company has sufﬁ cient cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments to meet its current obligations. e. Commodity Price Risk The value of the Company’s revenues and mineral resource properties is related to the price of gold, and the outlook for this mineral. Adverse changes in the price of certain raw materials can also signiﬁ cantly impair the Company’s cash ﬂ ows. Gold prices historically have ﬂ uctuated widely and are affected by numerous factors outside of the Company’s control, including, but not limited to, industrial and retail demand, central bank reserves management, forward sales by producers and speculators, levels of worldwide production, short-term changes in supply and demand due to speculative hedging activities, macro-economic variables, and certain other factors related speciﬁ cally to gold. The proﬁ tability of the Company’s operations is highly correlated to the market price of gold. To the extent that the price of gold increases over time, asset value increases and cash ﬂ ows improve; conversely, declines in the price of gold directly impact asset value and cash ﬂ ows. A protracted period of depressed prices could impair the Company’s operations and development opportunities, and signiﬁ cantly erode shareholder value. To the extent there are adverse changes to the price of certain raw materials (e.g. diesel fuel), the value of the Company’s reserves may be impacted. If the world market price of gold was to drop and the prices realized by the Company on gold sales were to decrease by 10%, based on the number of ounces in inventory as at December 31, 2011, the Company’s proﬁ tability and cash ﬂ ow, after adjusting for any remaining conversion costs not yet incurred, would be negatively affected by an additional before tax net loss of $52.2 million (2010 – $64.1 million). 31. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE a. Changes in operating working capital (Thousands of US$) 2011 (Increase) decrease in amounts receivable (Increase) decrease in inventory – ore and metal (Increase) decrease in inventory – supplies Increase in prepaid expenses Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (decrease) in Revenue-based tax payable Reduction (increase) in depreciation and amortization included in inventory Reduction (increase) in accruals included in additions to PP&E $ 43,813 (55,521) (42,790) (4,615) 5,475 (10,311) 18,563 1,235 (44,150) $ 2010 (56,281) (22,352) (7,459) (10,503) 21,810 (3,866) (856) (272) (79,778) $ $ 116 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 116 27/03/12 8:21 AM b. Investment in property, plant and equipment (PP&E) (Thousands of US$) Additions to PP&E during the year ended December 31, Impact of revision to asset retirement obligation included in PP&E Depreciation and amortization included in additions to PP&E Reduction (increase) in accruals included in additions to PP&E Cash investment in PP&E 2011 2010 $ (208,489) 15,942 18,627 (1,235) $ (175,155) $ (225,434) 7,070 9,867 272 $ (208,224) 32. SEGMENTED INFORMATION In accordance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments, the Company’s operations are segmented on a regional basis and are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”). The Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer has authority for resource allocation and assessment of the Company’s performance and is therefore the CODM. The Kyrgyz Republic segment involves the operations of the Kumtor Gold Project and local exploration activities, and the Mongolian segment involves the operations of the Boroo Gold Project, activities related to the Gatsuurt project and local exploration activities. The Corporate and other segment involves the head ofﬁ ce located in Toronto and exploration activities in North American and other international projects. The segments’ accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of signiﬁ cant accounting policies (note 3) except that inter-company loan interest income and expenses, which eliminate on consolidation, are presented in the individual operating segments where they are generated when determining earnings or loss. Geographic Segmentation of Revenue The Company’s only product is gold doré, produced from mines located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia. All production from the Kumtor Gold Project is sold to the Kyrgyzaltyn reﬁ nery in the Kyrgyz Republic while production from the Boroo Gold project is sold to Auramet Trading, LLC or Johnson Matthey Limited; the latter also reﬁ nes the gold for Boroo at its reﬁ nery located in Ontario, Canada. The following table reconciles segment operating proﬁ t per the reportable segment information to operating proﬁ t per the consolidated income statement. Year ended December 31, 2011 (Millions of U.S. dollars) Revenue from Gold Sales Cost of sales Mine standby costs Regional ofﬁ ce administration Earnings from mine operations Revenue-based taxes Other operating expenses Exploration and business development Corporate administration Earnings from operations Other (income) and expenses Finance costs Earnings (loss) before income taxes Income tax expense Net earnings and comprehensive income Capital expenditure for the year Goodwill Assets (excluding Goodwill) Kyrgyz Republic Mongolia Corporate and other $ $ 941.1 332.6 – 15.3 593.2 131.8 11.5 13.6 2.1 434.2 (0.7) 1.3 433.6 79.2 49.7 0.2 6.0 23.3 – 3.9 11.4 0.4 7.6 0.6 0.4 6.6 $ – – – – – – – 17.9 42.4 (60.3) (0.9) 1.8 (61.2) Total $ 1,020.3 382.3 0.2 21.3 616.5 131.8 15.4 42.9 44.9 381.5 (1.0) 3.5 379.0 8.1 370.9 $ $ $ $ 180.7 129.7 1,016.6 $ $ $ 6.6 – 319.4 $ $ $ 0.6 – 222.9 187.9 $ $ 129.7 $ 1,558.9 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 117 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 117 27/03/12 8:21 AM Year ended December 31, 2010 (Millions of U.S. dollars) Revenue from Gold Sales Cost of sales Mine standby costs Regional ofﬁ ce administration Earnings from mine operations Revenue-based taxes Other operating expenses Exploration and business development Corporate administration Earnings from operations Other (income) and expenses Finance costs Gain on sale of REN property Earnings (loss) before income taxes Income tax expense Net earnings and comprehensive income Capital expenditure for the year Goodwill Assets (excluding Goodwill) Kyrgyz Republic Mongolia Corporate and other $ 704.3 272.4 1.3 14.3 416.3 98.6 1.2 11.9 2.0 302.6 1.1 0.9 – 300.6 $ 145.5 69.8 – 6.8 68.9 – 6.8 8.2 0.4 53.5 1.1 0.6 – 51.8 – – – – – – – 12.3 49.9 (62.2) (1.6) – (34.9) (25.7) $ $ $ 186.5 129.7 713.6 $ $ $ 25.2 – 277.6 $ $ $ 0.3 – 279.6 Total 849.8 342.2 1.3 21.1 485.2 98.6 8.0 32.4 52.3 293.9 0.6 1.5 (34.9) 326.7 4.4 322.3 212.0 129.7 1,270.8 $ $ $ $ $ 33. FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS a. Transition to IFRS The Company has adopted IFRS effective January 1, 2011 with a transition date of January 1, 2010. Prior to the adoption of IFRS the Company prepared its ﬁ nancial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. The comparative information presented in these ﬁ nancial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the opening ﬁ nancial position as at January 1, 2010 (the “Transition Date”) has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies referenced in note 3 and IFRS 1, First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS 1”). b. Initial elections upon adoption The Company adopted IFRS in accordance with IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. The IFRS 1 exemptions and exceptions applied in the conversion from Canadian GAAP to IFRS by the Company are explained as follows: IFRS Exemption Options i. Business combinations The Company elected under IFRS 1 not to restate previous business combinations prior to the transition date. Consequently, any goodwill arising on such business combinations before the Transition Date has not been adjusted from the carrying value previously determined under Canadian GAAP as a result of applying this exemption. 118 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 118.indd 118 Mar/31/2012 1:38 PM ii. Share-based payments The Company elected under IFRS 1 not to apply IFRS 2, Share-Based Payments, to all equity instruments of share-based payments that had vested at the transition date. Further, the Company elected not to apply IFRS 2 for all cash-settled share-based payments that were settled before the transition date. iii. Borrowing costs The Company elected to expense borrowing costs prior to January 1, 2010, which is consistent with the Company’s accounting policy for such costs under Canadian GAAP. iv. Asset retirement obligation The Company applied the requirements of IFRIC 1, Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities, which retrospectively requires speciﬁ ed changes, in decommissioning, restoration or similar liabilities to be added to or deducted from the cost of the asset to which it relates and the adjusted depreciable amount of the asset to then be depreciated prospectively over its remaining useful life. v. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries The Company adopted IFRS later than its subsidiaries. As a result the Company, in its consolidated ﬁ nancial statements, measured the assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries at the same carrying amounts as in the ﬁ nancial statements of the subsidiary, after adjusting for consolidation adjustments and for the effects of the business combination in which the Company acquired the subsidiary. IFRS mandatory exception i. Estimates Hindsight is not used to create or revise estimates. The estimates previously made by the Company under Canadian GAAP were not revised for application of IFRS except where necessary to reﬂ ect any difference in accounting policies. c. Reconciliation between Canadian GAAP and IFRS In preparing the Company’s opening IFRS statement of ﬁ nancial position, the Company has adjusted amounts reported previously in its consolidated ﬁ nancial statements prepared in accordance with previous Canadian GAAP. An explanation of how the transition from previous Canadian GAAP to IFRS has affected the Company’s ﬁ nancial position and equity is set out in the following tables in note 32(d) and the notes that accompany the tables in note 32(f ). IFRS 1 requires reconciliation disclosures that explain how the transition from Canadian GAAP to IFRS has affected the Company’s previously reported consolidated ﬁ nancial statements prepared in accordance with previous Canadian GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2010. An explanation of how the transition from previous Canadian GAAP to IFRSs has affected the Company’s ﬁ nancial position, equity, statement of earnings and comprehensive income and material adjustments to cash ﬂ ows and equity is set out in the following tables in note 32(e) and the notes that accompany the tables in note 32(f ). 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 119 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 119 d. Reconciliation between Canadian GAAP and IFRS Below is the Company’s consolidated statement of ﬁ nancial position as at the transition date of January 1, 2010 under IFRS. As at January 1, 2010 (date of Transition) (Thousands of US$) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Amounts receivable Current portion of future income tax asset Inventories Prepaid expenses Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Long-term receivables and other Long-term inventories Deferred income tax asset Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Taxes payable Current portion of provision for reclamation Current portion of future income tax liability Provision for reclamation Deferred income tax liability Shareholders’ equity Share capital Contributed surplus Retained earnings Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity notes Previous Canadian GAAP Effect of transition to IFRS IFRS opening Financial Position (iv) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (iv) (i) (iv) (iii) $ 176,904 145,971 44,281 1,555 151,822 11,718 532,251 380,979 129,705 6,554 23,120 1,418 541,776 $ 1,074,027 $ 49,178 35,066 8,169 7,662 100,075 21,533 – 21,533 646,081 34,298 272,040 952,419 $ 1,074,027 – – – (1,555) – – (1,555) 1,271 – – – (1,356) (85) (1,640) (80) – (770) (7,662) (8,512) 5,013 8,700 13,713 – 1,078 (7,919) (6,841) (1,640) $ 176,904 145,971 44,281 – 151,822 11,718 530,696 382,250 129,705 6,554 23,120 62 541,691 $ 1,072,387 $ 49,098 35,066 7,399 – 91,563 26,546 8,700 35,246 646,081 35,376 264,121 945,578 $ 1,072,387 Below is the reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated statement of opening equity as at the transition date of January 1, 2010. As at January 1, 2010 (date of Transition) (Thousands of US$) Total equity previously reported under Canadian GAAP Provision for reclamation Cash settled share-based compensations Income taxes recoverable Total equity under IFRS at Transition notes (i) (iii) (iv) Previous Canadian GAAP $ 952,419 – – – $ 952,419 Effect of transition to IFRS IFRS opening Financial Position – (2,973) 80 (3,948) (6,841) $ 952,419 (2,973) 80 (3,948) $ 945,578 120 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 120 27/03/12 8:21 AM e. Reconciliation between Canadian GAAP and IFRS as at December 31, 2010 Reconciliation of ﬁ nancial position between Canadian GAAP and IFRS As at December 31, 2010 (Thousands of US$) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Restricted cash Amounts receivable Current portion of Deferred income tax asset Inventories Prepaid expenses Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Long-term receivables and other Long-term inventories Deferred income tax asset Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Taxes payable Current portion of provision for reclamation Provision for reclamation Shareholders’ equity Share capital Contributed surplus Retained earnings Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity notes Previous Canadian GAAP Effect of transition to IFRS (iv) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (i) $ 330,737 82,278 795 97,281 1,601 183,207 22,221 718,120 515,949 129,705 17,299 12,877 2,722 678,552 $ 1,396,672 $ 65,221 27,354 9,728 102,303 24,891 655,178 33,240 581,060 1,269,478 $ 1,396,672 – – – 3,281 (1,601) (1,574) – 106 3,070 – – – 645 3,715 3,821 5,688 – (175) 5,513 5,989 – 587 (8,268) (7,681) 3,821 Reconciliation of Consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income For the year ended December 31, 2010 (Thousands of US$) Comprehensive income under Canadian GAAP Provision for reclamation Depreciation Share-based compensation Exchange difference on deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Provision for constructive obligation Net revenue from sales of gold Comprehensive income under IFRS notes (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (iv) (v) (vi) Previous Canadian GAAP $ 322,640 – – – – – – – $ 322,640 Effect of transition to IFRS – 444 (183) 1,087 (194) 3,188 (6,365) 1,674 (349) IFRS $ 330,737 82,278 795 100,562 – 181,633 22,221 718,226 519,019 129,705 17,299 12,877 3,367 682,267 $ 1,400,493 $ 70,909 27,354 9,553 107,816 30,880 655,178 33,827 572,792 1,261,797 $ 1,400,493 IFRS $ 322,640 444 (183) 1,087 (194) 3,188 (6,365) 1,674 $ 322,291 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 121 27/03/12 8:21 AM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 121 f. Changes in accounting policies The following paragraphs explain the signiﬁ cant differences between Canadian GAAP and the IFRS accounting policies applied by the Company. These differences result in the adjustments in the prior tables. The descriptive caption next to each numbered item below corresponds to the same numbered and descriptive caption in the tables in (32(d) and (e)). i. Provision for reclamation and rehabilitation (Decommissioning Liabilities) Under IFRS, a liability must be recognized at the time when the entity becomes legally or constructively obliged to rehabilitate a disturbance resulting from mining activities, while under Canadian GAAP, a liability is only recognized when the entity is legally bound. Discount rates used should reﬂ ect the risks speciﬁ c to the decommissioning provision. Unlike IFRSs, under Canadian GAAP discount rates for asset retirement obligations are based on the entity’s credit-adjusted risk-free rate. IFRS requires re-measurement of the liability at each reporting date whereas Canadian GAAP requires re-measurement of the liability in the event of changes in the amount or timing of cash ﬂ ows required to settle the obligation. Over and above this, IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, requires the re-measurement of the provision for reclamation and rehabilitation if there is a change in the current market-based discount rate. However under Canadian GAAP HB 3110 Asset Retirement Obligations, the provision for reclamation and rehabilitation is not adjusted for changes in the discount rate. The use of the current discount rate for all changes in estimates combined with the requirement to re-measure the liability at each reporting date under IFRS signiﬁ cantly simpliﬁ es the process required to measure any restoration liabilities as there will no longer be a need to record and account for separate layers of the original liability and each subsequent upward revision in estimated cash ﬂ ows. As a result, the provision for reclamation and rehabilitation under IFRS has been re-measured using the risk-free discount rate in effect at January 1, 2010 of 3.85% at Kumtor and 3.39% at Boroo, resulting in an adjustment of $4.2 million recorded as an increase to the provision for reclamation with corresponding offset of $2.9 million to equity and $1.3 million to property, plant and equipment. As at December 31, 2010, the ARO liability under IFRS has been re-measured using the risk-free discount rate in effect at December 31, 2010 of 3.18% at Kumtor and 2.0% at Boroo, resulting in an adjustment of $2.5 million recorded as an increase to the provision for reclamation with an offsetting increase of $0.5 million to accretion expense (ﬁ nance cost) and $2.0 million increase to ARO asset. ii. Property, Plant and Equipment IFRIC 1, Changes in Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities, contains guidance on accounting for changes in decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities due to timing in the revision of estimated outﬂ ows and revisions to the risk-free discount rate. Where changes occur, these changes are required to be capitalized as part of the cost of the underlying assets and depreciated prospectively over the remaining life of the asset to which they relate. Due to the adjustments to the provision for reclamation discussed in (i) above, the book value of the property, plant and equipment at January 1, 2010 increased by $1.3 million and additional $2.0 million increase at December 31, 2010. Additional depreciation expense of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 relating to depreciation on the ARO asset recognized, as noted above, was recorded. iii. Share-based payments IFRS 1 requires the Company to apply IFRS 2, Share-Based Payments, to all equity instruments of share-based payments that have not vested at the transition date. IFRS requires that cash-settled share based payments be accounted for using a fair value method, as opposed to an intrinsic value under Canadian GAAP. IFRS 2 was applied for applicable unvested stock options granted prior to the Transition Date at January 1, 2010. Consequently, as a result of the difference in measurement of the equity-settled share-based compensation at January 1, 2010 on which IFRS require different measurement for stock options that have graded vesting features compared with Canadian GAAP that value the stock options as a single grant, an adjustment of $1.1 million was recorded to decrease opening retained earnings with offset to contributed surplus. 122 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 122 27/03/12 8:21 AM IFRS 2 was applied to liabilities arising from cash-settled share-based payment transactions that existed at January 1, 2010. Consequently, as a result of the difference in measurement, as noted in note 3(o), outstanding liability related to the Company’s cash-settled share-based compensation was reduced by $0.1 million with offset to retained earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2010 share-based compensation expense recorded under Canadian GAAP was decreased by $1.1 million. iv. Taxes IAS 12, Taxes, contains different guidance related to the recognition and measurement of deferred income taxes. It requires the recognition of deferred income taxes in situations not required under Canadian GAAP. Speciﬁ cally, a deferred tax liability (asset) is recognized for exchange gains and losses relating to foreign non-monetary assets and liabilities that are re-measured into the functional currency using historical exchange rates. Temporary differences are also recognized for the difference in tax bases between jurisdictions as a result of the intra-group transfer of assets. Furthermore, Canadian GAAP requires that the current and long-term portions of deferred income tax assets, and deferred income tax liabilities, be shown separately on the ﬁ nancial statements, whereas IFRS does not. As a result of differences in recognition and measurement under IFRS and Canadian GAAP, as at the Transition Date of January 1, 2010, a decrease in the amount of $2.9 million in the deferred income tax asset was reﬂ ected and adjusted to opening retained earnings. In addition, $1.04 million of deferred income tax liability was recognized as the deferred income tax effect on differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS, described in 32 (f ) (i) to (iii) above. These adjustments are associated with the Mongolian segment. Furthermore, for the year ended December 31, 2010 the reported Canadian GAAP results were adjusted to reﬂ ect deferred income tax recoveries of $3.2 million resulting from the IFRS method of determination of temporary differences related to the Mongolian segment. v. Provision for constructive obligation On transition to IFRS on January 1, 2010, there was no constructive obligation to recognize by the Company. However, as at December 31, 2010, the Company recorded $6.4 million representing the estimated amount to potentially settle a constructive obligation through the Company’s Community Development and Initiatives program. The Company’s subsidiary Boroo Gold LLC may have created an expectation that it would collaborate with the Government of Mongolia to build a maternity hospital in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar even though the expectation was not legally enforceable. Under IFRS, the expectation that the Company may be required to fund its share of the maternity hospital resulted in the Company recording a provision under IFRS. vi. Revenue recognition Under Canadian GAAP, revenues from the sale of gold and silver are recognized by the Company when risks and rewards of ownership have substantially passed (interpreted to mean title transfer), delivery is effected and when the Company has reasonable assurance with respect to measurement and collectability. Under IFRS, revenues from the sale of gold and silver are recognized when risks and rewards of ownership are transferred, which is deﬁ ned by the Company to be at the point when the customer has taken delivery and pricing has been determined. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, provided it is probable that economic beneﬁ t will ﬂ ow to the Company and the revenue and costs, if applicable, can be measured reliably. There is no adjustment as at the Transition Date relating to the differences in revenue recognition. For the year ended December 31, 2010 net revenue from sales of gold under IFRS increased by $1.7 million ($3.3 million increase in revenue, $2.7 million increase to cost of sales and $1.1 million decrease to depreciation, depletion and amortization). g. Statement of Cash Flows The IFRS transition adjustments noted above did not have a material impact on the presentation of the Company’s statement of cash ﬂ ows. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 123 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 123 27/03/12 8:21 AM Deﬁ nitions MINERAL RESERVE A mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured or indicated mineral resource demonstrated by at least a preliminary feasibility study. This study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic, and other relevant factors that demonstrate at the time of reporting, that economic extraction can be justiﬁ ed. A mineral reserve includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when the material is mined. PROVEN MINERAL RESERVE A proven mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource demonstrated by at least a preliminary feasibility study. This study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic and other relevant factors that demonstrate at the time of reporting that economic extraction is justiﬁ ed. PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVE A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of an indicated, and in some circumstances a measured mineral resource demonstrated by at least a preliminary feasibility study. This study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic, and other relevant factors that demonstrate at the time of reporting that economic extraction can be justiﬁ ed. MINERAL RESOURCE A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of natural, solid, inorganic or fossilized organic material in or on the earth’s crust in such form and quantity and of such a grade or quality that has reasonable prospects for economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, geological characteristics and continuity of a mineral resource are known, estimated or interpreted from speciﬁ c geological evidence and knowledge. MEASURED MINERAL RESOURCE A measured mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, density, shape and physical characteristics are so well established that they can be estimated with conﬁ dence sufﬁ cient to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters, to support production planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes that are spaced closely enough to conﬁ rm both geological and grade continuity. INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, density, shape and physical characteristics can be estimated with a level of conﬁ dence sufﬁ cient to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters, to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable exploration and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes that are spaced closely enough for geological and grade continuity to be reasonably assumed. 124 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 59420_Centerra_Financials.indd 124 27/03/12 8:21 AM INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCE An inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality can be estimated on the basis of geological evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed but not veriﬁ ed geological and grade continuity. The estimate is based on limited information and sampling gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. In this mineral reserves and resources statement Centerra uses a deﬁ nition of classes of mineralization taking into account a maximum number of parameters of various natures. These parameters are: • the precision of the estimate; • the economic feasibility of the project which relates not only to grades but to the volume of the reserves, the location, the chemistry of the expected ore, the price of the product, etc; and • the legal status of the project and its possible evolution in the very near future. Centerra’s mineral reserves include allowances for dilution, and mining and/or metallurgical recovery. No allowances have been applied to mineral resources. Stated mineral reserves and resources have been reported based on estimated quantities of mineralized material recoverable by established mining methods. This includes only deposits with mineral values in excess of cut-off grades used in normal mining operations. Centerra’s mineral reserves include material in place and on stockpiles. Only mineral reserves have demonstrated economic viability. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral reserves and resources. The accuracy of any reserve and resource estimation is the function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgement. Results from drilling, testing and production, as well as material changes in gold prices, subsequent to the date of the estimate, may justify revision of such estimates. Centerra’s classiﬁ cation of mineral reserves and resources and the subcategories of each conforms to the deﬁ nitions adopted by the CIM Council on August 20, 2000, which are incorporated by reference into NI 43-101, issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators. Centerra reports reserves and resources separately. The amount of reported resources does not include those amounts identiﬁ ed as reserves. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. 2011_Centerra_Page 125-126.indd 125 Mar/31/2012 1:39 PM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 125 Corporate Information Exploration Ofﬁ ces Centerra Gold Inc. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Bodi Tower 11th Floor, Sukhbaatar Square Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 210646 Centerra Gold Inc. Cankaya, Ankara Buyukesat Mahallesi Cayhane Sokak No: 47/9 06700 Gaziosmanpasa Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey Centerra Gold Inc. Beijing Representative Ofﬁ ce Beijing, China 1606 Full Tower 9 Dong San Huan Zhong Lu Chaoyang District Beijing, China 100020 Operations Ofﬁ ces Kumtor Operating Company Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 24 Ibraimov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720031 Boroo Gold LLC Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia P.O. Box 223, Bodi Tower, 11th Floor Sukhbaatar Square Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 210648 Transfer Agent For information on common share holdings, lost share certiﬁ cates and address changes, contact: CIBC Mellon Trust Company c/o Canadian Stock Transfer Company Inc. 320 Bay Street P.O. Box 1 Toronto, Ontario Canada M5H 4A6 North America phone toll free: 1.800.387.0825 or 416.643.5500 www.cibcmellon.com Auditors KPMG LLP 333 Bay Street Suite 4600 Toronto, Ontario Canada M5H 2S5 Stock Exchange Listing Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: CG Investor Relations Contact John W. Pearson Vice President Investor Relations Corporate Headquarters Suite 1500 1 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario Canada M5J 2P1 T 416.204.1953 F 416.204.1954 www.centerragold.com Directors Patrick M. James (1), (2), (7) Niyazbek B. Aldashev (1), (3), (6) Ian G. Austin (1), (3) Raphael A. Girard (2), (5), (6) Karybek Ibraev (4), (5), (6) Stephen A. Lang John W. Lill (4), (6) Amangeldy Muraliev (2), (4) Sheryl K. Pressler (1), (2) Terry V. Rogers (3), (5), (6) Bruce V. Walter (4), (5), (8) Anthony J. Webb (2), (3) (1) Member of the Audit Committee (2) Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (3) Member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (4) Member of the Safety, Health and Environmental Committee (5) Member of the Reserves Committee (6) Member of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (7) Mr. James is Chair of the Board of Directors (8) Mr. Walter is Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors Ofﬁ cers and Management Stephen A. Lang President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer Jeffrey S. Parr Vice President and Chief Financial Ofﬁ cer Ronald H. Colquhoun Vice President and Chief Operating Ofﬁ cer Ian Atkinson Senior Vice President, Global Exploration Frank H. Herbert General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Dennis C. Kwong Vice President, Business Development John A. Ross Vice President, Human Resources Matthew D. Bliss Vice President, Environment and Sustainability David A. Groves Vice President, Exploration John W. Pearson Vice President, Investor Relations Gordon D. Reid Vice President, Operations John M. Kazakoff President, Boroo Gold Company Michael Fischer President, Kumtor Operating Company Andrew A. Sazanov President, Kumtor Gold Company 126 CENTERRA GOLD INC. 2011_Centerra_Page 125-126.indd 126 Mar/31/2012 1:39 PM Corporate Proﬁ le Centerra is a Canadian-based gold mining company engaged in operating, developing, acquiring and exploring gold properties primarily in Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets worldwide. The Company is the largest Western-based gold producer in Central Asia with two operating gold mines located in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia. In 2011, Centerra produced 642,380 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of $502 per ounce produced. Centerra’s objective is to establish annual gold production of 1.5 million ounces and build shareholder value by maximizing the potential of its current properties, expanding its portfolio of gold mining operations, continuing to increase its reserves and resources and add additional exploration properties. Centerra’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol CG. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Contents 2 Financial Highlights 4 President’s Message 6 Reserves 8 Platform for Growth 11 2011 Year-end Gold Reserve and Resource Summary 12 Kumtor 14 Boroo 16 Corporate Responsibility 17 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 74 Report of Management’s Accountability 75 Independent Auditors’ Report 76 Consolidated Financial Statements 80 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 124 Definitions 126 Corporate Information All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars in this report, except as otherwise indicated. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements Certain information contained or incorporated by reference herein which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the Securities Act (Ontario). Such forward-looking statements include forecasted gold production and cash costs for 2012, expected 2012 capital expenditures, 2012 mining and exploration plans and forecasted expenditures on community investments. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in this Annual Report and the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form which is available on SEDAR. Although Centerra believes that the assumptions inherent in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the reader should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking information is as of March 27, 2012. For a detailed discussion of the key assumptions and risk factors, please refer to the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in this Annual Report. Centerra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws. Printed in Canada using VOC-free inks. Centerra Cover.indd 2 02/04/12 6:45 AM C e n t e r r a G o l d I n c . 2 0 1 1 A n n u a l R e p o r t Solid. Gold. Centerra Gold Inc. 2011 Annual Report Suite 1500 1 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario Canada M5J 2P1 T 416.204.1953 F 416.204.1954 www.centerragold.com Centerra Cover.indd 1 02/04/12 6:45 AM

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